Pancake Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 New Metallica album, some interesting snippets and full track previews on their OS. Sounding good so far to these ears, really looking forward to this now. Anyone else had a listen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 26 August, 2008 Share Posted 26 August, 2008 I haven't. Probably because IMO Metallica have been on a slow downward slide since 1991. Yes, there have been some good tracks since, for example I'm a big fan of Unforgiven II, but they were much better up to and including "Metallica". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 26 August, 2008 Author Share Posted 26 August, 2008 I haven't. Probably because IMO Metallica have been on a slow downward slide since 1991. Yes, there have been some good tracks since, for example I'm a big fan of Unforgiven II, but they were much better up to and including "Metallica". Fully agree that their post "Black Album" output has been patchy at best, but this new stuff does sound a bit more promising... check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff leopard Posted 28 August, 2008 Share Posted 28 August, 2008 The documentary 'Some kind of Monster' is essential viewing, especially for anyone who labours under the impression Metallica 'rock'. Ride the Lightening was the only good thing they've done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 29 August, 2008 Share Posted 29 August, 2008 (edited) Im sorry but I saw Metallica at Reading, im not their biggest fan but they were supperb. The song Cyonide from Deat Magnetic sounded wicked too. Rick Ruben is producing the album also and he doesnt do too many duffers Edited 2 September, 2008 by saint_bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 1 September, 2008 Share Posted 1 September, 2008 I enjoyed the Culture Show special on them on BBC at the weekend. Also, having heard that the new album features Unforgiven III, I might be tempted to give it a spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 1 September, 2008 Share Posted 1 September, 2008 Thought Reload was ok,and S&M was "quirky" but the production was a bit off. Looking forward to the new release but it will have to be damn fine to beat Master of Puppets or the "black album" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 2 September, 2008 Share Posted 2 September, 2008 One of the most overrated bands of all time, imho. (not that I mind them, but there's way too much hype surrounding them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 2 September, 2008 Share Posted 2 September, 2008 I don't know how anyone can say they're over-rated. They changed metal and brought it to the masses. Whether you like them or not, they have influenced so many metal bands since the mid 80s. Furthermore, they did this at a time when metal was not cool and Culture Club, Bronski Beat and other such 80s crap were top of the pops. I can only assume that people who cannot recall this probably didn't live through the 80s. I, for one, will be forever thankful to Metallica for getting me into metal and I will always go and see their fantastic live shows every time I can. Stuff since the Black Album has indeed been patchy but to say they are over-rated? I think not. They fully deserve their legendary status. Re the new album, the few snippets I've heard sound pretty good and rifftastic to me although I haven't yet heard anything with vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 6 September, 2008 Share Posted 6 September, 2008 The Day That Never Comes is ok, but nothing special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 7 September, 2008 Share Posted 7 September, 2008 (edited) What amazes me is that you can walk into your'e local Burtons Menswear and purchase Metallica and Motorhead T-Shirts and be "trendy" in doing so. Not so long ago you were a social outcast for liking the aforementioned bands,now it's cool. I used to take so much flak for the music i liked,now you can wear the shirt and not have a clue about the band,yet be accepted,but 'cos it is now the "norm"you get away with it. Fookin' plastics. Edited 7 September, 2008 by saint lard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 8 September, 2008 Share Posted 8 September, 2008 St Anger would be better if they had remixed it to remove the snare drum completely, it sounds like Lars is using a biscuit tin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 10 September, 2008 Share Posted 10 September, 2008 It's a good return to form. Certainly better than 'Load', 'Re-Load' and 'St. Anger'. Which must mean that it's their best work since the Black album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskoolsi Posted 10 September, 2008 Share Posted 10 September, 2008 It's a good return to form. Certainly better than 'Load', 'Re-Load' and 'St. Anger'. Which must mean that it's their best work since the Black album. What about garage Inc? 1 of the Cd's was new covers. Their version of whisky in the jar is the best and there's a few other good covers. Loverman is poo though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 11 September, 2008 Share Posted 11 September, 2008 Anyone else going to the o2 on monday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan217 Posted 11 September, 2008 Share Posted 11 September, 2008 Anyone else going to the o2 on monday? I shall be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 11 September, 2008 Share Posted 11 September, 2008 Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 12 September, 2008 Share Posted 12 September, 2008 Listening to this now and not sure about it yet. Some bits are good but not immediately grabbing me, although most of my favourite albums take a while to get into so I will persist. Either way, I don't really get the immediate comparisons with AJFA or MOP at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Jonny Posted 13 September, 2008 Share Posted 13 September, 2008 Ive had death magnetic for a couple fo weeks cos im an iliegal whore, its settled very well with me, some of the riffs are class A metallica. Broken, beat, and scarred is my fave so far, brilliant stuff! Wish I was going to the o2 on monday, anyone got a spare ticket?! Saw them at reading but could always use more metallica lovin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 13 September, 2008 Share Posted 13 September, 2008 It is growing on me, but I don't think it is anywhere near as good as the efforts in the last year from other old school thrash legends Death Angel (Killing Season) and Exodus (The Atrocity Exhibition). Still, I can't wait to see them again on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 16 September, 2008 Share Posted 16 September, 2008 The new album has some killer riffs on it and I have to say I really like the majority of it. As mentioned above the culture show special is a must watch for any fan. The o2 last night was amazing and all for the price of two pints. Those guys rock and always will. They are a class above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 17 September, 2008 Share Posted 17 September, 2008 Yep, having also seen some of these songs live on Monday and listened to the album a lot more, I now think this album is pretty excellento actually. That Was Just Your Life and All Nightmare Long are my current favourites (especially the former). Unforgiven III and The Judas Kiss also highlights but actually I don't think there is a bad track on this album. O2 gig was fantastic - one of the best in ages and some of the more obscure classics as well as new ones. No Sandman etc... but this to me was a superb performance for a band looking fresh, enjoying their music and hungry for more. Head still hurts and only got voice back today. Best fiver spent, ever. These guys are well and truly back and I will be seeing them again next year, even if it is Earl's Court (7 April) as rumoured. PS Ewell, what is the Culture Show Special and do you have a link? Couldn't find anything on BBC just now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 17 September, 2008 Share Posted 17 September, 2008 I watched The Culture Show on iPlayer but it doesn't seem to be on there anymore. Do they remove items after a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 17 September, 2008 Share Posted 17 September, 2008 They do indeed. Youtube it is then, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSL Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 Metallica Culture Show is on tomorrow night after Jools Holland on BBC2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 Metallica Culture Show is on tomorrow night after Jools Holland on BBC2 Metallica are also on the Jools Holland show, according to the beeb they close the show with 'Enter Sandman'. :smt035 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 Metallica are also on the Jools Holland show, according to the beeb they close the show with 'Enter Sandman'. :smt035 They played out with The Day That Never Ends when I watched it the other day so unless they recorded more and changed it for the 'repeat', or I turned over early, the BBC are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 They played out with The Day That Never Ends when I watched it the other day so unless they recorded more and changed it for the 'repeat', or I turned over early, the BBC are wrong. What you saw was the short version, the Friday show is an extended one. The details are on the BBC website, as part of an article on the French singer who is married to Sarkozy, who is also on the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 18 September, 2008 Share Posted 18 September, 2008 (edited) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7619923.stm "Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy was given a warm reception, but the biggest cheer of the night went to Metallica, who closed the recorded show with their 1991 piledriver Enter Sandman." And there is a video of Sandman as well. Edited 18 September, 2008 by badgerx16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 So, what you're saying is, I watched the wrong one? Note made. I shall watch the Friday edition from now on, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewell Posted 19 September, 2008 Share Posted 19 September, 2008 So, what you're saying is, I watched the wrong one? Note made. I shall watch the Friday edition from now on, cheers. The Tuesday edition is a LIVE taster. Friday is the full show and the big bands always play 3-4 songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 26 September, 2008 Share Posted 26 September, 2008 I got the album yesterday. I'm not a massive fan of Metallica, but I do think that 'Black Album' is an awesome record and i've been pleasantly surprised by this new record. Some very good riffs on here and while i'm not a very big fan of metal i'm slowly but surely falling in love with the album. 8.5/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 29 September, 2008 Share Posted 29 September, 2008 made the purchase today so still getting into it,thus far it sounds more old school Metallica,which makes me chuffed as nuts. I think it is going to be a "grower". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint lard Posted 30 September, 2008 Share Posted 30 September, 2008 Excellent album,Broken,beat and scarred and Judas Kiss are really great. Have had a peak at the Metallica OS and there seems quite a bit of anger aimed at Lars for some of his comments reference the production, as it has received quite a bit of critisim from fans. Some are even thinking of returning the cd's and boycoting the gigs,mainly in the USA,can anyone shed any light to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 30 September, 2008 Author Share Posted 30 September, 2008 Excellent album,Broken,beat and scarred and Judas Kiss are really great. Have had a peak at the Metallica OS and there seems quite a bit of anger aimed at Lars for some of his comments reference the production, as it has received quite a bit of critisim from fans. Some are even thinking of returning the cd's and boycoting the gigs,mainly in the USA,can anyone shed any light to this. Probably Dave Mustaine using a load of different log ons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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