New Metallica

[slcraiders]

Don't take it as I am plugging the band- just the new album. It is a step in a good direction. As for the band, they would probably not break my favorite 300 artist list. Hetfield and Ulrich can go f- themselves. However, it is great to hear Mr. Hammett playing solos again. I was worried the dude came down with arthritis or something after listening to the last couple of albums. I love Robert Trujillo as a bassist and musician in general. He was putting out great music that buried Metallica before joining the band such as Suicidal Tendencies.

I'm with Chris - the best thing I like about metallica is switching channels when it comes on the radio.

I am with you Ted. Any Metallica I have heard on the radio automatically gets switched. I would rather listen to Manudo than to hear Enter Sandman again.

I absolutely can't stand Metallica. At practice I'll turn my snares off so it sounds like I'm hitting an empty keg and play one of Lars' drum beats that any beginner could play.

Lars sucks.

Metallica sucks.

I'm a music snob. "YEAH!!!"

I am a music snob too. That's why I cannot stand played out poser bands like 1817. You may not like Metallica's music, but you should listen more closely to your own band before dissing the talent level of musicians far superior to yours.

[chefchris]

damn.

[bigwhiteash]

I'm certainly not saying they're at the top of my list, but if you play Orion, or Call of Ktulu... I'm immediately rocking out!

Metallica, whether you like them or not, was a VERY powerful force with their early albums, well written, expertly produced, and able to back that up with sold out world tours.

I don't want to start an argument, since musical tastes are as diverse as cigar preferences. But anybody who says they "suck" is just plain LOST!

[dustinpollock]

hey i like manudo.......................

[Roham]

I'm with ya Chris, fuck METALLICA!

[basil]

ok - one of my favs right now I can only find on youtube - other versions of both songs by various artists are out there on CD, but this is the shit: Twilight Singers with Mark Lanagan doing a "Live with Me / Where did You Sleep Last Night" medley. fuckin' sick. Also, Lanegan with Soulsavers on "Revival". Also been listening to some Nick Cave - this guy is a genius.

[heftysmokes]

I will say they were smart getting Rick Rubin in on the deal, he's produced a shitload of big acts, including Slayer.

Wait a minute, when did Slayer become a big act?

Rubin also produced Cash's American Recordings, Tom Petty's Wildflowers, and a shitload of other big names (RHCP. Weezer, U2, SOAD, Beastie Boys, Run DMC)

Also been listening to some Nick Cave - this guy is a genius.

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds are flipping awesome. Basil, you should check out
Grinderman, another Nick Cave project.

As far as Metallica, I've loved them since 5th grade when my older cousin made me a copy of Master. Even liked the black album...then they cut their hair and it was like they lost their powers.
St. Anger had potential but was IMO, one of the most poorly produced albums I've heard. The dvd does sound way better.
They may be HUGE assholes (James and Lars) but Kirk is a guitar god and James was right about Trujillo, ST rocks.
Did anyone see the Some Kind of Monster doc? I lost all respect for Lars and James as human beings, but I'll still listen to their old stuff and throw up the horns.