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Trypes Respond to Metallica's "Den Chorase Pouθενa" - Guitarist's Post

Trypes Respond to Metallica's "Den Chorase Pouθενa" - Guitarist's Post

From Ta Nea · (8h ago) Greek Positive tone

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The legendary band Metallica performed a concert in Athens as part of their M72 World Tour.
  • During the show, they surprised the audience by performing two Greek songs, including a rendition of "Den Chorase Pouθενa" by the Greek band Trypes.
  • The guitarist of Trypes, Babis Papadopoulos, shared his thoughts on Metallica's performance, expressing pride that their song has become part of modern Greek music history.

The recent Metallica concert in Athens, part of their M72 World Tour, has become a talking point not just for rock enthusiasts but also for the Greek music scene. As reported by Ta Nea, the legendary band delivered a powerful performance at the OAKA stadium, but the true highlight for many was their unexpected tribute to Greek music. The surprise inclusion of two Greek songs, most notably their rendition of "Den Chorase Pouθενa" by the iconic Greek band Trypes, sent waves of excitement through the audience. This gesture resonated deeply within Greece, showcasing an appreciation for local artistry on a global stage. The article features a thoughtful response from Babis Papadopoulos, the lead guitarist of Trypes. He shared his perspective on Facebook, emphasizing that Metallica's performance was not about technical prowess but about honoring the audience and acknowledging the cultural significance of the song. Papadopoulos expressed his pride that "Den Chorase Pouθενa," a song he co-created, has achieved such a lasting place in the history of modern Greek music. This event underscores a unique aspect of cultural exchange, where international artists engage with and celebrate local heritage, creating memorable moments that bridge global and national identities. For Greek audiences, seeing a song from their own musical history performed by a band of Metallica's stature is a moment of collective pride and recognition.

Οι Metallica στη χθεσινοβραδινή συναυλία τους στο ΟΑΚΑ επέλεξαν να παίξουν δύο ελληνικά κομμάτια για να ευχαριστήσουν το κοινό που τους τίμησε με την παρουσία του. Ένα από τα δύο ήταν ένα δικό μας, από τις Τρύπες. Δεν το έκαναν για να δείξουν ότι παίζουν τα πάντα τέλεια. Δεν έχουν ανάγκη να αποδείξουν αν μπορούν να παίξουν “καλά” αυτά τα κομμάτια. Έχουν αποδείξει την αξία τους μέσα από την πολύχρονη πετυχημένη πορεία τους και μέσα από τη δισκογραφία τους που έχει παγκόσμια αποδοχή. Όλα τα άλλα είναι κουβέντες καφενείου των σόσιαλ. Η ανταπόκριση του κοινού έδειξε ότι σαν καλοί επαγγελματίες ξέρουν να το ικανοποιούν. Προσωπικά, χαίρομαι που ένα τραγούδι που συμμετείχα δημιουργικά όπως το “Δεν χωράς πουθενά” αποδεικνύεται ότι έχει μείνει στην ιστορία της σύγχρονης ελληνικής μουσικής.

— Babis PapadopoulosThe guitarist of Trypes commented on Metallica's performance of their song.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.