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Re: METALLICA Discussion
Stavros Pamballis of UK's Terrorizer magazine has just had an opportunity to listen to the new METALLICA album "Death Magnetic" in its entirety. His knee-jerk first impressions follow.
"If you could timewarp back to 1983 with a copy of 'Death Magentic' in your hands and play it to the spotty, longhaired brats who'd just finished recording 'Kill 'Em All', they would have no problem at all recognizing themselves in its epic song structures, jaw-dropping guitar work (all buzzsaw guitars and face-melting solos) and sheer whiplash-inducing energy. In fact, they'd probably be impressed.
That's right kids, for once, you can believe the hype: 'Your' METALLICA are back and they've brought their balls with them this time.
"The album is so complex, so riddled with stops, starts, breakdowns and solos that, much like ''¦And Justice For All' it is virtually impossible to digest in one sitting but a few questions can be answered:
"Is it thrash? Hell yes! At times anyway. Opener 'That Was Your Life' is the heaviest thing they've done since 'Battery' while 'All Nightmare Long' sounds like it was written by SLAYER. On the whole, the album feels like the missing link between '...And Justice For All' and 'The Black Album'. James' vocals, have something to do with this as he rarely uses the low growl of the early days, opting for the higher registers of the Bob Rock days.
"How's the production? Runs rings around 'St Anger', but that's not saying much. Very strong on the whole but the drums are a little too high in the mix and the dynamics suffer as a result. Recalls the Black Album at times but with a hint of 'Reign In Blood'.
"What are the highlights? Almost every song on this album is at the very least interesting. 'Judas Kiss' is an instant, moshpit-firendly classic while 'Unforgiven III' is the album's true epic ballad. Let's just say it blows both of its namesakes out of the water.
"Okay...any negatives then? Lars Ulrich. The guy's limitations are laid bare by the spectacular guitar work on this album.
"So, is it as good as the 'First Four'? Only time will tell... Probably not, but at least it sounds like it belongs to the same back catalogue as those albums. A METALLICA (written the old way) album through and through!"
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Re: METALLICA Discussion
"How's the production? Runs rings around 'St Anger', but that's not saying much. Very strong on the whole but the drums are a little too high in the mix and the dynamics suffer as a result. Recalls the Black Album at times but with a hint of 'Reign In Blood'.
told y'all the drums were too damn prominant
that on top of the slayer reference almost makes it seem like the terrorizor guys read this board too 
all i;ve heard so far is cyanide and the single like to hear more though before the final jury is out
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Interesting review...I think the problem with metalica is that they just have too many styles...theres the hard core thrash sound of the old records, then the more radio friendly Black album, then the more structured songs of Re-load...and then that extended aimless jam session that was St Anger.
It seems its going to be hard to make stuff that pleases everyone. I mean the black album is an all time classic. But I liked some of the newer stuff everyone hates...songs like "fuel", and "The memory remains" and "Devil's Dance" were pretty cool IMHO. I agree St Anger was basicly unlistenable. Of course I like old school metallica a hell of a lot as well. But its going to be hard if the radio wants them to make "sandman" and the fans want 'puppets". I expect this album will have a few cool songs though - which is what i feel about most metallica albums...to me they arn't one of those bands where i always like every song.
As for the CD reference - I think thats a stretch...there millions of albums with 13 tracks!
I agree. I liked Load and ReLoad, for the most part. Peopls were just dissapointed that it wasn't more speedmetal.
- jimmythegent
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not too sure... sounds like they are trying very hard.... although it kind of impressive - certainly more listenable than anything off their last album
Im on the fence concerning the Day that never comes too... production is a bit raw for my tastes....
It may well grow on me - I still have high hopes for this album
- monkeychow
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Pearl Jam's "Why Go"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIU3Jagrs4Y
Metallica clips from Death Magnetic (:34-:56)
http://www.youtube.com/v/YQvDWdK_b1E&rel=0
I see some similarities between these two.
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Listened to The Day That Never Comes this weekend, for new-Metallica it's strong.
But that song would be a B-side even on Load or Reload. Sorry 'Tallica. This album might end up being better than St. Anger, but it won't be this big spectacular return to the glory days of Metallica.
