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METALLICA's 'Mission' Launch Date Announced
- May 2, 2008
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METALLICA's recently announced web site — MissionMetallica.com — where the band says it will offer fans a chance to "experience the [group's] new album before it's done," is scheduled to go "live" on May 12.
As previously reported, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich told RollingStone.com that the band intends to explore "everything" in terms of selling its music once its current recording contract expires. But although the group's upcoming ninth studio album is its last with Warner Bros. Music, Ulrich said they would be hesitant to follow in the footsteps of U2 and MADONNA and sign a comprehensive "360 deal" with Live Nation. Ulrich explained, "We've never sold ourselves that way. No disrespect. We want to be as free a player as possible. We've been observing RADIOHEAD and Trent Reznor and in 27 years or however long it takes for the next record, we'll be looking forward to everything in terms of possibilities with the Internet."
Ulrich told The Pulse of Radio something similar when asked what the band will do once its contract is finished. "There's a bunch of possibilities out there," he said. "It's great to be able to have the choices, and it's great when you don't need the record company to sign the checks, you know what I mean? Then it sort of becomes a whole different thing. The landscape continues to change, you know, so we'll see."
Ulrich talked with RollingStone.com on April 19, as the band did an autograph session at an independent record store in northern California to celebrate Record Store Day. Ulrich called the group's participation a "no-brainer," adding, "The record store has been such a huge part of our lives. When I was 12, 14 years old in Denmark, the record store was the Holy Grail and the guy who worked there was my hero."
The new METALLICA album is tentatively due out in September, with U.S. tour dates possibly in the works for around the same time.
The band has scheduled a slew of European festival dates for May, June, July and August in addition to two U.S. shows, on May 16 at a radio festival in Tucson, Arizona and mid-June at the Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee.
(Thanks: SkrapMetal83)
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COMMENT | wow, what a fukin hypicritical thing
posted by : ENVISIONED3RDEYE
5/2/2008 8:05:20 PM
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the last time some1 was putting out their music before it was done, lars went ape-shit and sued the world. now they are offering it themselves. WHAT A BUNCH OF PATHETIC BITCHES!!!
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COMMENT | hmmm, lets see
posted by :
5/2/2008 8:08:19 PM
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with all the controversy going on about this in the future, let's see how this will turn out!
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COMMENT | Another drone
posted by :
5/2/2008 8:13:26 PM
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Great... all albums since the Black Album have sounded the same. Sounds like yet another similar sounding album....
Lars is an idiot, and Metallica has yet to create a unique album... so fuk um.
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COMMENT | I only have hope...
posted by :
5/2/2008 8:21:11 PM
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in Rick Rubin, because whatever he touches turns to gold and not in a sell out way (most of the time), but ya hopefully he can change something, I mean maybe his working with Slayer all these years could rub off on Metallica.
Maybe just maybe
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/2/2008 8:38:15 PM
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why does anyone still give a flying fuck about this band????
Jesus H Christ
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/2/2008 8:55:39 PM
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Metallica > Everyone here
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/2/2008 9:15:43 PM
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The haters here never cease to amaze me. They are losing creative things to say while bashing Metallica but remain pathologicaly feverish about doing so. It's truly a phenomenon.
Wonder what the metal landscape would look like with out this band existing. Now THAT'S boring.
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posted by :
5/2/2008 9:21:12 PM
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COMMENT | Another drone
posted by : cbw
5/2/2008 8:13:26 PM
Great... all albums since the Black Album have sounded the same. Sounds like yet another similar sounding album....
^ your fucking kidding rite !....regardless of how shit you think Metallica are.. you cannot say all post-black albums sound alike...that's half their problem...everyone's pissed cos they strayed from the thrash metal blueprint ...and most expect them to hammer out MOP over and over again.
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COMMENT |
posted by : RiotAct666
5/2/2008 9:23:41 PM
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Cool
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COMMENT | Metallica deserves alot of respect
posted by :
5/2/2008 9:26:45 PM
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I'm 42 yrs old, I was in High School when they emerged. for a while they were the coolest thing in the world. They belong on any Metal Mt. Rushmore you care to name. However, Pantera kinda of diminished Metallica for me forever. Like an X-rated movie compared to an R-rated movie or Dr. J (like I said I'm old) against Michael Jordon. Whatever Metallica's strengths were Pantera was Stronger. In large part because Pantera housed the Eddie Van Halen of metal R.I.P. Dime. Lars and James have not made a competitive album almost 20 years, but we owe them a lot
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/2/2008 9:29:35 PM
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We wouldn't even be here on Blabbermouth if it wasn't for Metallica.
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COMMENT | alexmk
posted by :
5/2/2008 9:29:57 PM
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We don't owe them shit.
Metallica = dead since '91
jdfu!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Fani Dilth
5/2/2008 9:32:03 PM
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Mission Suck Green Furry Tennis Balls
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COMMENT |
posted by : TheEagle
5/2/2008 9:34:30 PM
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It's funny to see how Lars embraces the Internet now that it invaded the whole of the music business. He must have realized that if you cannot fight the monster you better take advantage of it. If Metallica goes online with their next albums then I guess the new business models will follow them. After Radiohead and NIN, Metallica could add the weight this approach needs to convince people of all the good it can bring...
I've got no hope for this next album but only for this band's impact on the emerging business models they'll go with.
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posted by :
5/2/2008 9:35:40 PM
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LARS=METAL!!!!!
That is all.
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COMMENT | metallica is Dead???
posted by : alexi_laiho
5/2/2008 9:36:56 PM
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Well They make pretty Good money for Dead People xD
f*** the haters
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COMMENT | Metallica Rules!
posted by :
5/2/2008 9:38:49 PM
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And all you dipshits know it!
You will all be on 'Mission' wanking your doodle about Metallica till the album comes out.. and then you will talk about it for the next 5 years...
METALLICA OWNS YOU!
and dont you forget it....
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COMMENT | metallica is Dead???
posted by : alexi_laiho
5/2/2008 9:43:40 PM
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Well They make pretty Good money for Dead People xD
f*** the haters
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/2/2008 9:53:33 PM
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Metallica>Blabbermouth
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/2/2008 9:54:16 PM
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I've got no issues with Metallica, but I have been fairly disappointed for a number of years now. I'd be really happy to see this album shine, so I will wait on.
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COMMENT | ghodofthunder.........
posted by :
5/2/2008 10:06:10 PM
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METALLICA OWNS YOU!
and dont you forget it....
LOL, owned by a bunch of sellout has beens who havent made a "metal" record in nearly 2 fucking decades???
hahaha that was funny
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COMMENT | J.Jay
posted by :
5/2/2008 10:29:12 PM
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Even the smallest of sheep will still flock to the Shepherd.
And by smallest sheep I mean you... and by flocking to the Shepherd I mean METALLICA Hence.. I mean you flocking like the little sheep you are to Metallica.
DYNOMITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Send my regards to Florida!
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COMMENT | wtf?
posted by :
5/2/2008 10:39:54 PM
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Metalli-Who?
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COMMENT | HYPOCRITS or COMPLETELY DESPERATE HAS BEENS?
posted by : Brother Maynard
5/2/2008 10:44:26 PM
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There are 2 schools of thought here. One being that Meturdlica has done an about face about yet again about sharing music with the public. Remember this is a band that when they began actually encouraged their fans to copy tapes and pass them along to friends. But now that they've matured and have embraced the monster of commercialism and utter greed, they are hedging bets that 30 second snipets of the best parts of their yet to be released half-hearted effort. Their are a few things we can be sure of with this release. One is that you'll be able to hear the bass in all it's glory since a more than competent 4 string crusher is at the helm. Two is that depending on the feedback of the fans will probably determine which if any songs actually get released. Remember we have an iconic band that hasn't done a decent record since 1991 and even though they can play greatest hits concerts for the rest of their lives, they don't really want to end up a footnote in that they were the greatest metal band ever and then they got soft and lost their edge.
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COMMENT | ANYONE WHO
posted by : doyouwanttodie
5/2/2008 11:29:34 PM
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TALKS SHIT ABOUT METALLICA SHOULD GO FUCK YOUR MOMMIES. YOU FUCKING PEOPLE ARE SO FUCKING PATHETIC, BLAH, BLAH BLAH FUCKING BLAH. THAT IS WHAT YOU ALL FUCKING SOUND LIKE, BLAH FUCKING BLAH FUCKING BLAH. WITHOUT METALLICA THERE WOULD BE NO METAL, IF THERE WAS IT WOULD SOUND LIKE KID ROCK.
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COMMENT |
posted by : wooten
5/2/2008 11:52:56 PM
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If you don't like the music a particular band has put out in 15 or 20 years, why do you bother posting? Metal definitely has the most immature fans of any genre.
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COMMENT | doyouwanttodie
posted by :
5/3/2008 12:38:03 AM
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Metallica toured with Kid Rock.
Just a reminder.;)
jdfu!
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COMMENT | doyouwanttodie
posted by : Neil Young's Cocaine Booger
5/3/2008 12:52:58 AM
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WITHOUT METALLICA THERE WOULD BE NO METAL.....
Tell that to Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Angel Witch, Diamond Head, Motorhead, Holocaust, Budgie, Venom, and Exodus!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : abigllama
5/3/2008 1:06:09 AM
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Lars mostly likes to tell lies...mostly
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COMMENT | Anyone who says this is hypocritical...
posted by :
5/3/2008 2:18:22 AM
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Is beyond stupid. They were pissed that OTHER people were determining when and how their music was released. They've never been opposed to online trading. They could care less. They just want to make sure demos and rough cuts aren't released without their say so.
Get the fucking cum out of your ears, and wipe the shit from your eyes, and you might start to realize that Napster played all the stupid wannabe pirates like the bitches they are.
Hate the band's music all you want, but don't buy in to the Metallica hates everyone bull shit. It simply isn't true.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/3/2008 3:44:34 AM
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I've said it before and i'll say it again....fuck you all, Metallica rules
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COMMENT |
posted by : Your Mom's Best Friend
5/3/2008 3:57:09 AM
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Their last good album was Justice, and if you disagree you're just plain wrong.
And until proven otherwise:
R.I.P. Metallica 1983-1989
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COMMENT | ^^^^^^
posted by :
5/3/2008 5:18:43 AM
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I disagree, but you my ignorant poser; you are the one who is wrong.
Metallica rules.
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COMMENT | ENVISIONED3RDEYE and all other clichéd Metalli-bashers
posted by : gunnarcannibal
5/3/2008 7:25:41 AM
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The difference is that this is THEIR choice not someone else's. Why is that so hard for people to understand? It is the difference between giving someone a dollar and someone taking a dollar from you without asking and giving it to someone else. You can’t argue with that logic. Even if you are a millionaire you have the right to protect what is yours and what you have earned and NO ONE has the right to take it from you without asking. Every band believes that but Metallica are the only one's with the balls to say it.
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COMMENT | hum........ruled or rules?
posted by :
5/3/2008 7:30:14 AM
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I would agree that Metallica ruled for a short time in the US 85-91 but worldwide.......um.....yawn.........no! Saying that Metallica rules is assuming they are still ruling............well seriously, if you haven't released anything metal for so long you are NOT ruling anything, you fans here are all living in the past.
FACT: Lars said himself they are not metal and 'lica has not produced real metal since 20 yrs. just accept it!
Iwill look forward to seeing the new album in the the 5$ bin at Wal-mart the end of this year........yawn.........
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COMMENT |
posted by : gunnarcannibal
5/3/2008 7:34:20 AM
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and everyone brings up the fact that they told people to tape their shows and pass them around for free, well it is a different world now, and like I said THEY said it not someone else. And no one stays 20 forever. Sorry, when you are young you believe in things, things that are impossible, but once you get old you realize how the world really works, that is called growing up...it happens to everyone.
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COMMENT |
posted by : gunnarcannibal
5/3/2008 7:44:42 AM
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Once again anyone who responds to a Metallica post IS interested in Metallica. Even if they say "yawn" or they don't care...I can’t imagine writing about something I don’t care about. Would you be this passionate about your feelings if you read an article on The Spin Doctors or Hootie and the Blowfish? No because who gives a fuck about that shit? No one would have read the fucking article! Everyone here is going to buy or steal the new Metallica album, you can never resist. Unless you really don’t care, but than you never would have read this article in the first place. And why talk shit about Metallica when they did their part? Let them go, there are so many great metal bands out there. If you really don't care about Metallica than shut the fuck up! I'm sick of showing you all how wrong you are all the time.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/3/2008 8:13:01 AM
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Stop taking yourselves so bloody seriously, Metallica were a decent band who did 5 good albums in a row (how many bands manage that?) , and they still put on decent live shows.
Stop trying to be principled & over intellectualising everything and just LISTEN TO THE JAMMAGE ON THOSE ALBUMS
THEY RULE
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COMMENT | Wow! Talk ablout fucking retarded
posted by :
5/3/2008 9:15:37 AM
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First comment by ENVISIONED3RDEYE: "the last time some1 was putting out their music before it was done, lars went ape-shit and sued the world. now they are offering it themselves. WHAT A BUNCH OF PATHETIC BITCHES!!!" ........ It's their music! they can do what the fuck they want with it, Lars was unhappy about other people putting out their music early, what is so hard to understand about that??? and #2 idiot cbw "Great... all albums since the Black Album have sounded the same. Sounds like yet another similar sounding album....
Lars is an idiot, and Metallica has yet to create a unique album... so fuk um."........... So you are telling me The Black Album, Load, Garage Inc., S+M and St. Anger sound the same? Not to say acouple of those aren't complete shit, but NONE of them sound the same....
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COMMENT | haha "ablout"... stupid coffee jitters!
posted by :
5/3/2008 9:17:11 AM
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COMMENT | Fingers fukkin' crossed eh kids!?!!?
posted by : Kaizer Sedso
5/3/2008 11:43:33 AM
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Have some faith!! If it's shit...so fukkin' what???
Most you tools will download it anyway - for free!!
Post on something you like....if you like anything??!
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COMMENT | James
posted by : Jack Bauer
5/3/2008 11:50:27 AM
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Metallica has been okay since "Justice", but not the same. If you listen to their early albums like "Kill em all" and "Puppets" , there are just layers and layers of guitar solos. It's almost like four or five songs merged into one. Songs like "Four Horseman", "Am I Evil". and Master of Puppets" are epic songs with layers and layers of guitqat work. Everything after "Justice" kind of sounded different. The songs became shorter. The guitar solos became limited at best. It's like they stopped trying to outdue themselves.
On top of that, James' voive really has suffered, especially lately. Simply go to youtube and watch live performances from 1989 and then 2005 of the same song. Not even close.
All that being said, I like these guys. Some drop off can be expected. I just hope they listen to a few of those older songs like "Four Hoursemen" before they bagan recording, and try to make music in that mold so we can enjoy them for a few more years.
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COMMENT | I'm getting...
posted by : ZvartZaft
5/3/2008 11:55:11 AM
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...really tired of all this trendy Metallica-bashing...
If you don't like them, why even bother commenting on Metallica-related news...? What's the point?
I personally love each and everyone of their records, St Anger included - and I am really looking forward for the next one.
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COMMENT | Lars Was Right About Napster
posted by : MuseumOfFear
5/3/2008 12:10:28 PM
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Since cd sales have dropped off, concert tickets prices have risen exponentially. I can't afford to see Rush this summer ($200 for decent seats) and I have a friend who just paid $150 for Dream Theater/Opeth.
It's just ridiculous. I blame the illegal downloaders.
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COMMENT |
posted by : M.E.262
5/3/2008 12:25:21 PM
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Every album after Kiil Em All has had some weak spots, but respect to the kings & I can't wait to see whats next.
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COMMENT | Wait
posted by :
5/3/2008 12:55:00 PM
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I have been a fan since their NO LIFE TIL Leather demo on a cassette-it blew my mind. Every subsequent album from Kill to Justice just completely ruled the metal landscape. Then, we get the Black album and although I liked it, I could tell something changed _ I remember feeling uneasy. We kow what happened after that- a string of good rock albums, 2 experiments( SnM and Anger) and a couple garage interludes thrown in. Metallica still has my utmost respect though. It angers me to see the venom spit out against them-I am excited to hear this new album because I think Rubin sat them down and said-"You guys had to prove yourself at the beginning, now you have to prove yourself once again!" The metal community needs to be reminded on how good these guys were and are. Bring it on boys! I pray the might Metallica is back....James- grow yer hair bro- I miss those bad-ass flowing locks! Metal up yer asses in 2008!
Riffer out
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COMMENT | Hypocrites
posted by : jnch
5/3/2008 2:38:18 PM
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Metallica you hypocrite bunch of losers, learn to play, your recent music sounds like shit.
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COMMENT | atottobc2
posted by :
5/3/2008 3:05:29 PM
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atottobc2 hit the nail on the head. The United States is a total mess right now. It's not just the economy either. It's our culture, and social rights that are being flushed down the toilet too. Everything from not being able to have a cigarette in a public place, the government's continuing pointless war on weed, everyone's selfishness/obssession with themselves (even I am guilty of that one too), and a whole bunch of other issues. Then we have shooting sprees on peaceful landmarks like college campuses. We have more turmoil here than in Iraq.
Yeah movies, and music are not nearly as goog as they were in the 1960's, 1970's, and the 1980's. There are some good remakes like the Amityville Horror remake from 2005. Also, we have pop stars making a million dollars a week on tour. Who in the hell needs a million dollars a week?
Anyway, I think it is good that Metallica is trying to get off a record label. Metallica's music did not go downhill because they decided to change, and experiment with different sounds. They lost their energy, edge, and fell apart as a band.
I am curious to hear what the Bass will sound like on the new
album. Rob Trujilo is a great Bassist. The only thing I see lacking on the new Metallica is the vocals.
When the Black album came out, people said they completely sold out and that album was fine. It's Load and St. Anger that suck. Reload has 2 or 3 decent songs. The Garage Days re-issue was awesome, and the album with the San Francisco symphony orchestra was a good idea.
I am a bigger Black Sabbath and Machine Head fan than Metallica fan, but Metallica did set standards for Heavy Music.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/3/2008 3:24:49 PM
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you stupid fukn whiny biatches just dont get it....because 'Tallica EVOLVED in their music and didnt redo MOP over n over they are sellouts?...lol grow the fuck up
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COMMENT | looking forward to...
posted by :
5/3/2008 5:18:03 PM
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May12th!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/3/2008 6:16:57 PM
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Volume 4 speaks himself.
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COMMENT | hurricane hugo
posted by :
5/3/2008 7:16:31 PM
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"Metallica = dead since '91"
Hey, I know you're fucking retarded and all, but just try to think of something new to say. You've probably got about a week before the next Metallica story is posted. If you think really hard between now and then, you might be able to come up with something else. I'm not sure if you can top the "dead since '91" thing, because that is some really creative, genious stuff. But, surely even you could come up with something. Maybe you could say "they're sellouts because they cut their hair". That's always a good one. You could even go with "Lars and Kirk are gay". I'm just trying to give you some ideas. If you don't have the mental capacity to come up with one of your own, I guess you can use one of those.
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COMMENT | Guess what
posted by :
5/3/2008 8:04:53 PM
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Its all about the Doors, Beatles and Pink Floyd!
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COMMENT | This...
posted by : MetalBeard
5/3/2008 8:47:52 PM
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...like everything else Metallica has released post-Justice, will suck.
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COMMENT | i love
posted by :
5/3/2008 9:58:33 PM
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the fucking douche bags that say Kill em All was thier best album. Fucking nimrods. I guess show no mercy was Slayer's best and Killing is My Business is Mega's best right? Grow the fuck up and wait for metallica to show you how it's done, again.
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COMMENT |
posted by : EilertPilarm
5/3/2008 11:54:18 PM
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Hey Lars, you should ad cowbell all over the new album.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
5/4/2008 5:04:43 AM
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Just put on "Ride The Lightning" and enjoy.
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COMMENT | Metallica and downloading...
posted by : astornfleshlay
5/4/2008 6:36:17 AM
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I think peoples comments are funny regarding Metallica, especially the ones stating the Metallica vs. Napster stuff. Some people WAY above stated that it was hypocritical that Metallica are now embracing downloading. How so? Metallica never had problems with the downloading of their music. They had a problem with downloading their music for FREE! I guarantee you that when Lars talks about you downloading Metallica's music, he means downloading at a premium: $$$. And, if you've ever recorded some songs before with your band, you know that it costs money. If all people downloaded music for free, there would be no bands anymore because bands couldn't stay in business. Just think about it
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COMMENT | God is in the details (or was it the devil?)
posted by :
5/4/2008 4:38:34 PM
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I won't get into the controversy about Metallica's music since the Black Album. It would be pointless. But did anyone notice the logo they're using on the website?
Salaam
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COMMENT |
posted by : garbagemann1234
5/9/2008 11:50:26 AM
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just goes to show you....Metallica doesn't care about the past or what you little anonymous babies want from them. get over it.
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COMMENT | GET OVER THIS
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5/10/2008 1:47:53 AM
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