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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: New Album To Arrive Next Spring
- July 12, 2007
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Sweden's TV4 interviewed METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich earlier today (July 12) approximately two hours before the band's headlining performance at Stadion in Stockholm. Watch the 12-minute unedited question-and-answer session at this location. When asked about METALLICA's upcoming studio album, which the group has been working on for the past few months, Ulrich replied, "It's the first time in almost 20 years that we're working with a producer other than Bob Rock. We're working with Rick Rubin, who's made records with everybody from the CHILI PEPPERS to JOHNNY CASH to SLIPKNOT to whatever… So we're excited to be working with a different producer. It's interesting, it's stimulating. The stuff that I've heard… [Laughs] … which is pretty much all of it, is very heavy, a little more dynamic than the last record, 'St. Anger', and I think that what he's really trying to do is capture an excitement and capture kind of a moment and trying to get us away from spending too much time thinking about what we're doing so he's trying to get us just to play in the studio. It sounds like it has a lot of energy and a lot of kid of good, energetic moments. But James [ Hetfield] is gonna start singing in August and [we'll] do some overdubs. We're gonna spend another couple of months in the fall to finish the overdubs and we should hopefully mix the record by November and have it out in the early spring." High-quality photos of METALLICA's Stockholm concert can be found at Mestrock.se. METALLICA's setlist for Stockholm concert: 01. Creeping Death02. For Whom The Bell Tolls03. Ride The Lightning04. Disposable Heroes05. The Unforgiven06. ...And Justice For All07. The Memory Remains08. No Leaf Clover09. Orion10. Fade To Black11. Master of Puppets12. Whiplash- - - - 13. Sad But True14. Nothing Else Matters15. One 16. Enter Sandman - - - - 17. The Four Horsemen18. Seek and DestroyA soundboard recording of METALLICA's new track, tentatively dubbed "The Other New Song", recorded during the band's appearance on June 29, 2007 at the Bilbao BBK Live festival in in Bilbao, Spain has been posted at YouTube. METALLICA previously played the same track live on August 15, 2006 at Seoul Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul, South Korea (watch professionally filmed video footage with soundboard audio at this location). A high-quality video clip of METALLICA performing the "first" new song during their headlining appearance at the Gelredome in Arnhem, Holland on June 8, 2006 as part of their "Escape From The Studio '06" European tour is available at YouTube.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/12/2007 7:52:37 PM
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raw, in-the-studio energy sounds a bit too much like st. anger to me. i think i would rather they think too hard about it.
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COMMENT | FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!
posted by :
7/12/2007 7:56:48 PM
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I can't wait to not get this!!!!!!!!!
plur
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COMMENT | METALLICA RULES!!!
posted by : goatmetal
7/12/2007 8:03:05 PM
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I CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE NEW ALBUM!!!
IT'S GONNA CRUSH JUST LIKE ST. ANGER!!!!
METALLICA OWNS EVERYONE.... JUST ACCEPT IT!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/12/2007 8:05:50 PM
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Metallica are so fond of their material from the post "black album" era that they've loaded their setlists with it. /sarcasm.
Looks to me like a band that knows they've lost it and are trying to regain any credibility they once had.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/12/2007 8:07:28 PM
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I agree with cowbob. energy and 'just playing' is what got us to st. anger. not thinking won't give anyone the intricate parts of the older metallica. you can't have those kind of interweaving guitar lines if you don't work them through. they COULD surprise us, and give us a decent cd though. they do technically have it in them, sa they have done it before, and occasionally have some sweet parts here and there.
interesting that it would take two, almost three years to come up with a cd in which they are catching energy and spontaneous feel.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/12/2007 8:10:16 PM
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^LOL
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/12/2007 8:11:17 PM
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"Looks to me like a band that knows they've lost it and are trying to regain any credibility they once had."
Kissing up due to the fact that St. Anger was the lowest selling album in their catalog. Trying to entice some of those old fans they used to say they didn't need (and say what you want about the album going double platinum, 2 million copies is piss poor compared to what the albums before it turned over).
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COMMENT | Rick Rubin energetic?
posted by :
7/12/2007 8:18:15 PM
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From what i've known he's a really fat lazy guy, so energetic? Strange...
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COMMENT |
posted by : Oldskulethrash
7/12/2007 8:18:35 PM
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Unfortunately I don't think this record is gunna sell any more records than St.Anger, cuz people don't buy records like they use too. Too many people download illegal music and I truly don't think that we'll ever have a rock album that sells 10 million again, the closet is...and lets face it is Nickelback (HAHA) with 5-6 million...unfortunately!
but good luck to Metallica! i hope it sounds killer !...which it will
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/12/2007 8:42:01 PM
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"Unfortunately I don't think this record is gunna sell any more records than St.Anger, cuz people don't buy records like they use too. Too many people download illegal music..."
The pay services are just as much at fault. That is what made mp3 player's an accepted medium.
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COMMENT |
posted by : houde666
7/12/2007 9:00:02 PM
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Spring? Jesus Christ... Why don't you finish the damn thing in fall and release it for christmas?
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posted by :
7/12/2007 9:04:21 PM
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It's only a question of how bad the new album will be.
Doesn't matter of course, because Metallica can still sell records and play stadiums no matter how bad they get and their loyal fans wont even think twice about spending their money on them and praising how great they are....
bravo Metallica. The band that doesn't have to release anything even half decent and still bring in the $$$$.
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COMMENT | Next spring?
posted by : Dissident^
7/12/2007 9:15:26 PM
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I'm gonna forget about it.
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COMMENT | Here's the album cover:
posted by : Nigerian Runner
7/12/2007 9:27:39 PM
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http://rosshalfin.co.uk/metallica/metallica-colour274.html
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COMMENT | Metallica owns
posted by : RiotAct666
7/12/2007 9:57:01 PM
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Bring it on!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/12/2007 10:02:18 PM
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This is your last chance metallica I wouldn't be so confident if I were you
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COMMENT | New songs ...
posted by : wag
7/12/2007 10:04:02 PM
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aren't very impressive. I know it's to soon to tell but DAMN.
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COMMENT | Spring?
posted by :
7/12/2007 10:09:09 PM
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Man, it's always a challenge to wait for a new Metallica album. Always ends up being worth it though. (Sorry assholes, I like all of Metallica's material)
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COMMENT | Metallica
posted by : PikeChopsaw
7/12/2007 10:16:46 PM
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I have mixed feeling about that new song. Its sounds better than anything on St. Anger but not up to par with their 80's output. Maybe if they rework the song some more.....
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COMMENT | "its kind of sad to see so much dedication in something you hate."
posted by :
7/12/2007 10:33:58 PM
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tell that to tipper gore and adolf hitler
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COMMENT | WTF!
posted by : motor-ed
7/12/2007 10:37:24 PM
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I love Metallica, but honestly what the hell takes them so long?! I know what's gonna happen it will be pushed back till summer 2008.
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COMMENT | SkrapMetal83
posted by :
7/12/2007 10:43:22 PM
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So, only assholes don't like St.Anger? I didn't know that not liking something made one an asshole....
Even if a person likes St.Anger, they still must admit that Metallica have watered themselves down at least a little bit. I mean, compare the guitar work on the first four albums to St.Anger. Not only that, compare the lyrics, the vocals, pretty much everything. You can't tell me that Metallica is still as great as they were and keep a straight face.
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COMMENT | SkrapMetal83
posted by :
7/12/2007 10:50:43 PM
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my thoughts exactly bro, couldn't say it any better
Im a metallica fan till the end
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COMMENT | DarthMocha212005
posted by :
7/12/2007 10:53:37 PM
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"You can't tell me that Metallica is still as great as they were and keep a straight face."
I agree, but they are still the captains of crunch
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COMMENT |
posted by : wooten
7/12/2007 10:55:19 PM
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That is insane. I remember after load came out, James said 5 years between records was bullshit.
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COMMENT | wooten
posted by : motor-ed
7/12/2007 11:31:37 PM
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Well put. He should also realize taking as long as they are now is also insane. It does make me worry, if they are truly inspired and excited wouldn't they want to finish and get this great work out as soon as possible. Rick Rubin needs to kick all of them in the ass.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Opeth_kvlt
7/12/2007 11:37:10 PM
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hugo is a piece of shit. he's going out of his way to not follow the "peace, love, unity, and respect" that he abbreviates at the bottom of every post. fuck off you hating asshole.
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COMMENT | Persecutorxx
posted by :
7/13/2007 1:06:55 AM
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The end came in August '91.
:P
plur
n/p:"Mein Teil" - Rammstein
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COMMENT | Just wondering....
posted by :
7/13/2007 1:10:19 AM
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Do any of you that don't like the post 80's albums like any of the songs on the newer albums? The Black album aside, what about songs like "Bleeding Me", "Fixxxer", "Low Man's Lyric", and "The Outlaw Torn"? I love all of those songs. I like a few others and really don't like the rest. I am also one of the few who like St Anger. Not all the songs are good, but some are.
So I'm wondering, do the folks who feel Metallica sold out, do you guys just brush off the whole album because it's not the Metallica of the first four albums or do you genuinely not like the songs?
What I found after some time was that I felt betrayed by Metallica like a lot of you did, but once I got over it, I was able to sit down and listen to the music and realized I liked some of it *gasp* I know, it's hard to believe.
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COMMENT | please...
posted by :
7/13/2007 1:22:41 AM
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hopefully metallica can quit being full of bullshit and just finish the goddamn album. it's been over four years since the travesty that was "st. anger, " and they need to redeem themselves quick before they lose any more credibility in my eyes.
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COMMENT | Well, since you asked,
posted by :
7/13/2007 1:28:24 AM
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I find "The Unforgiven", "Bleeding Me" and "No Leaf Clover" to be listenable at times. I also think that "Hero of the Day" is a great song that they should've farmed out to some other artist/band, because it sucked when they played it. Listen to the version on S&M and imagine someone like...oh, say, Bruce Dickinson singing it.
I've given every album since the Black Album 2 or 3 complete listens. Each one sounded worse with each successive listen.
plur
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/13/2007 1:29:31 AM
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when i think about lars i touch myself
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/13/2007 1:37:16 AM
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this album will smolder. pick up "in the heat of the night" - Pat benatar
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/13/2007 1:54:08 AM
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its possible for it to be their best seller. judas priests aor and iron maidens amolad were their top sellers. i just hope it doesnt suck
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COMMENT | forgotten metallica song
posted by :
7/13/2007 2:22:07 AM
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go check it out on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJB6tbGVzN4&mode=related&search=
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COMMENT | Rick Rubin
posted by : CarcPazu
7/13/2007 3:29:06 AM
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I really love how they always managed so far to only link Rubin with Johnny Cash, RHCP and Sliknot but never mentioning Slayer, which everyone kinda linked with Rubin in the metal community... I wonder why.
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COMMENT | The amount of time
posted by : Blackthorned
7/13/2007 3:55:40 AM
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this is taking says it all - he talks about impulse and passion but they have to slave away for years to get anything done. How the mighty have fallen.
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
7/13/2007 4:31:54 AM
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metallica sucky sucky, 5 dollarz
whoooooaaa whoooooaaaaa whoa whoa yeaaaaa
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COMMENT | why
posted by :
7/13/2007 6:08:32 AM
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does it take them soooo long to record an album in the studio?? I remember Nile going into the studio in Feb or March and their new album comes out this month!! WTF?? Fuck Metallica, fuck them up their stupid asses.
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COMMENT | takes a lot of time........
posted by :
7/13/2007 6:58:14 AM
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but remember lars..........you can't polish a turd.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/13/2007 7:07:07 AM
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Why is Lars speaking as though he's not in the band ?
"The stuff that I've heard… [Laughs] … which is pretty much all of it, is very heavy, a little more dynamic than the last record, 'St. Anger',"
Lars is part owner of the band, so why is he not totally involved?
The stuff that he's heard? Shouldn't he have heard EVERYTHING?
Or has Metallica, after the fiasco that was St Anger, really come to hate each other and are recording everything individually in sessions.
Weird
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COMMENT | naur
posted by : voodoo man
7/13/2007 7:10:43 AM
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"metallica sucky sucky, 5 dollarz
whoooooaaa whoooooaaaaa whoa whoa yeaaaaa."
The last I heard, your mother dearest had the same exchange rate.
Big fuckin' deal...it took Slayer 5 fuckin' years to release new material, since GHUA. I'm looking forward to this new album, come '08. James, Lars, Kirk and Rob: SEE YOUR FUKRS IN HELSINKI!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | Jamezz
posted by :
7/13/2007 8:58:30 AM
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That Beard HAS to go.
Seriously, what's he thinking, is he going for the Scott Ian from Anthrax look with that beard?
SERIOUSLY, GET RID OF IT!
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COMMENT | Helevitia
posted by :
7/13/2007 10:23:07 AM
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Excellent post.
I'll reserve judgment until I hear it. Trujillo said the 2 "new songs" won't make the album. Let's hope he's right - they are terrible.
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COMMENT | Wow lars
posted by : fatjimmorrison
7/13/2007 10:40:02 AM
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you have no feel or technique, someone needs to practice. Also when was the last time Rick Rubin worked on a really good hard rock/metal album? and no SOAD don't count.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/13/2007 11:11:18 AM
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The fact is that Metallica dosnt know when it will be done, what Lars says is the "worst case scenario", and it hasnt taken 4 years to make this album, they started like 2 years ago? I guess rubin said that their stuff wasnt good enough, and therfor had to remake it, now when the recording has started/they get back to recording then it wont take for long......
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/13/2007 11:13:21 AM
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Lars talk and in the meantime Megadeth delivers with United Abominations. I think Mustaine should shoot to release another album BEFORE the 4 horsemen get off their arses with the new album.
Seriously I wish them luck. They're gonna need it. Next album better be REALLY very good. I just wish they were able to produce it faster...
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COMMENT | BRING BACK FLEMMING RASMUSSEN...
posted by :
7/13/2007 11:46:16 AM
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for producer
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COMMENT |
posted by : Biki
7/13/2007 1:10:02 PM
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...Man..Blah
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COMMENT | UUUUMMMMMMM......
posted by : SLAYTANIC WAR RABBIT
7/13/2007 8:01:30 PM
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YEAH....UH HUH...
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COMMENT | DarthMocha212005
posted by :
7/13/2007 9:46:40 PM
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COMMENT | SkrapMetal83
posted by : DarthMocha212005
7/12/2007 10:43:22 PM
So, only assholes don't like St.Anger? I didn't know that not liking something made one an asshole....
Even if a person likes St.Anger, they still must admit that Metallica have watered themselves down at least a little bit. I mean, compare the guitar work on the first four albums to St.Anger. Not only that, compare the lyrics, the vocals, pretty much everything. You can't tell me that Metallica is still as great as they were and keep a straight face.
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Hmm, where in my previous post did I mention anything about St. Anger in particular? I said I like all of Metallica's material...obviously you need me to break it down for you because your intelligence level isn't quite up to par. That means Kill Em All, Ride The Lightning, Master of Puppets, Garage Days, ...And Justice For All, The Black Album, Load, Reload, Garage Inc., S&M and yes St. Anger.
But where did I say that people were assholes if they didn't like St. Anger? When I said "sorry assholes..." I was directing that insult to the people who were going to maybe give me shit for liking all of Metallica's material. I'm sure most people caught on to that, except for you of course.
Learn how to understand what you're reading first before you make mindless posts about something I didn't even imply.
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COMMENT | Just got back from Sweden, boy are my arms tired...
posted by :
7/13/2007 11:51:26 PM
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I'm really pissed... I have two weeks in Scandinavia and I arrived just after Venom (who I haven't forgiven since they cancelled Maritime Hall in San Francisco back in '99), then had to leave before Metallica. I suppose I could have seen Motley Crue, but I've seen them many times in their hey day and the current era is a joke. Not gonna buy SEK to see Fat Crue play for about $120 per cheap seat. I could have seen Ozzy, but I was at his unexpected retirement show near Seattle when he lost his voice and ran off-stage before announcing his retirement the next day. Not gonna spend the equivalent of $180 USD to see Ozzy in Stockholm or Oslo. If you're politically unaware, the high cost of tix in Europe is because George Bush and Dick Cheney have screwed the USD exchange rate to maintain support for their failed war. On another note, there is the episode of The Ozbornes where Zach says confidently, "I'll bet you America won't even be a country in 50 years." That was about 7 years ago. Why would he have said that, Sharon?????
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