Metallica.
What do we all think of when that band is mentioned? I can probably sum it up for you. They started as a revolutionary metal band that, well, revolutionized the genre. They created what is arguably the greatest trilogy in metal albums ever. That's right...EVER! Of course I speak of Master of Puppets, Ride the Lightning, and ...And Justice For All. Then what happened? Their audience split when Metallica decided to try things just a tad bit different with 'the Black Album'. Currently many people declare the black beast of a record is their greatest work of art. I personally enjoy it as much as Master of Puppets for instance.
It only got worse, though. Those in opposition of Metallica's slightly different style from the black album shat bricks when Metallica punched them square in the jaw with Load and ReLoad. Those individuals were never happy again. Metallica was changing and showed no remorse. They gained new fans in place of their hardcore, underground followers with their new sound.
Eventually, St. Anger happened. This album was mind-boggling. Gone were the favored guitar solos and metaphor sprinkled lyrics. Instead Metallica fans were left with such gems (sarcasm) like "FRANTIC, TICK, TICK, TICK, TICK, TOCK!" Needless to say just about every fan, new and old, was left unbelievably disappointed. All hope was lost for our metal heroes of the past.
Out of fucking NOWHERE, Metallica strikes again with their newest album, Death Magnetic. I have listened to the entire record several times now, and the first word that came to my mind was nostalgic. That's exactly how it made me feel. Not quite Ride the Lightning, not quite Black Album, it is something entirely new and original; however, it harks the listener back to the days when Metallica kicked your ass with metal and thrash. All in all the album does in fact kick ass. For those of you hesitant about ever purchasing or even listening to another Metallica record, this is the achievement you've been waiting for. It's loud, obnoxious and has more intelligent riffs than you can shake a stick at. Why on earth you would shake a stick at rock music, I don't know, but it's there. Only one song I believe clocks in under seven minutes. The rest are epic rock experiments that will not give up. You will stay in your car after reaching your destination to hear the end of a track. Relentless, smart, old-school, head bangingly happy music is what you will receive upon getting this album. I highly recommend it.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
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Slap me in the fucking asshole! I hands down agree with you. Nothing says "true fan" like when you can name damn near every track just from the smallest excerpt of a song. Those that stayed true to Metallica...I salute you! It was only a few days ago when I first heard this song. Ever since I started with WoW, I don't listen to much music. On this particular day however, I was streaming music while doing my dailies and the minute I heard the song I had to 20 take that shit! ALT/TAB..no fucking way!!! Metallica has new shit! I was blown away. Hate it or Love it, it is what is it. The style of music will never cease to change, but neither will the love that these guys put in to make music like this. Well said Ron! That'll do pig, that'll do.
Right you are.
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