Here is an example of how the UK music tabs are spinning the story: "drummer Lars Ulrich admits he would jump at the chance to tour alongside Axl Rose's legendary group. He says, 'We're road dogs. We love to tour. So we'd never say no. We've learned never to say no to anything, and all four of us love Chinese Democracy.'"

The actual exchange went like this (full video below): A reporter asks "on the topic of drama and near tragedy, would you guys ever consider touring with Guns N' Roses again now that they're back out?"

(Laughter from Metallica) Lars is seen shaking his head and mouthing the word "no" but then becomes diplomatic and says, "Like James was saying earlier, we're rode dogs we love to tour, so if that opportunity ever came in the right situation� of course."

James adds, "We've learned never to say never, cause you don't know what hurtle, or what great thing is gonna be handed to you."

Lars jumps in with "We actually, all 4 of us really like Chinese Democracy, I think it's a great record and I mean who knows, we never say no to anything." (James had a smart ass aside in the middle of that).

Kirk concludes with "I think the question is: would they tour with us?"