In response to an earlier story originally posted on ClassicRockmagazine.com, in which Dave Mustaine addressed rumours that Metallica allegedly planned to fire Lars Ulrich back in the 80s, Scott Ian contacted Metal Hammer to clarify that, contrary to the report, he did not deny the story via Twitter. ???I??m on vacation post triumphant John Bush Sonisphere show. Never issued a denial on the Anthrax Twitter. That was our webmaster