The first single is up on their website. I don't care what anyone says.....they still rock. This reminds of the good old days.
http://metallica.com/index.asp?item=601119
http://metallica.com/index.asp?item=601119
sheepedit: i take that back, 3/4 of the way through the song, it becomes absolutely horrible.
I'll turd...I mean third that sentiment. They've sucked for a long time. Since after ...And Justice for All.for once we agree.
lthumbsdown:I reccomend downloading all their albums multiple times...
James Hetfield co-founded the influential heavy metal band Metallica and, as its chief songwriter, helped pen and perform strident songs such as "Don't Tread on Me." It might as well be his anthem for property rights in Marin County.
The Marin County resident has erected a barbed-wire fence on his property near San Rafael, cutting off a fire trail that locals say has been used for at least a half-century to access treasured hiking trails along scenic ridgelines.
Hetfield's representatives have told county officials that the metal and barbed-wire fence is a response to vandalism on the property. Nonetheless, the decision has infuriated the bikers, hikers and equestrians who use the trail. Some locals say it also threatens a century-old county tradition of property owners giving public access to open space.
"This is really a slap in the face to the community," said Connie Berto, 75, who has been using the trail since the 1960s. "It's atrocious. The fence is outrageous."
I know I'm opening up a can of worms by saying this but what is the obsession with Cliff Burton? Great bass player? Yes. Worthy of legendary status? I just don't see it.lthumbsdown:
The only Metallica worth listening to involves Cliff Burton.
Metallica died in 1986.
He sucks because he fenced HIS property? Maybe instead of crying about it, people should get off of their asses and buy their own property to do what they wish with it.He sucks.
Ayn Rand salutes you!He sucks because he fenced HIS property? Maybe instead of crying about it, people should get off of their asses and buy their own property to do what they wish with it.
Any rock star that gets crushed under a bus TWICE deserves legendary status. Soooooooo metal.I know I'm opening up a can of worms by saying this but what is the obsession with Cliff Burton? Great bass player? Yes. Worthy of legendary status? I just don't see it.
Flame on.
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What's funny is that someone who doesn't like his new fence vandalized it with graffiti that says SHAME or some such thing. So smart and productive.He sucks because he fenced HIS property? Maybe instead of crying about it, people should get off of their asses and buy their own property to do what they wish with it.
Bingo!!!!!!!!!!!He sucks because he fenced HIS property? Maybe instead of crying about it, people should get off of their asses and buy their own property to do what they wish with it.
The big problem is that the went from working with the likes of Rick Ruben to working with Bob Rock. What's crazy is that this album was again produced by Rick Ruben which will probably serve to show that he is also washed up. Either that or they simply have so little inspiration/talent left he had nothing to work with. (Edit: this is the likely scenario as Rick Ruben has far too many accolades to write off as a producer.)Metallica is DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If this is any indication of how their new album will sound, it's all over with. They have not produced a good album since "and justice for all. This album is their make it, or break it one. The biggest problem with them since the "Black" album is Hetfield is trying to sing. It's just awful. I've been listening to Metallica since 1983 and other than their older stuff, I can't stand the new material.
It's official!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are done!!!!!
If you're going to reference authors, at least get their names right. Especially someone as controversial as Ayn Rand.Ann Rand salutes you!
He was the soul of the band. The fact that he rocked the bell bottom jeans well into the 80's is proof that he could give a crap about anything besides music. I would also argue that he was more than a "great" bass player. His solo is legendary.I know I'm opening up a can of worms by saying this but what is the obsession with Cliff Burton? Great bass player? Yes. Worthy of legendary status? I just don't see it.
Flame on.
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Happy?If you're going to reference authors, at least get their names right. Especially someone as controversial as Ayn Rand.
DAMN potroast beat me to it!
No, I live in LA. Happiness has been banned here. But I approve of the spelling correction.Happy?
Point taken but I've just never really cared much about individual members of bands I listen to unless they are clearly the driving force. A band is either good or not so good. If a member leaves and the music suffers, chances are I won't listen long enough to care who's fault it is.He was the soul of the band. The fact that he rocked the bell bottom jeans well into the 80's is proof that he could give a crap about anything besides music. I would also argue that he was more than a "great" bass player. His solo is legendary.
To me the band went in a bad direction after his death.
Not to drag out this debate but to me solos speak not at all about true song writing talent. I could care less how well someone shows off their solo skills on stage in front of a crowd if they can't write a song to save their life. I know several super technically talented musicians who are not good song writers but would knock your socks off playing solos all day.His solo is legendary.
LOL, justified.No, I live in LA. Happiness has been banned here. But I approve of the spelling correction.
Metallica was an awesome band. When Dave Mustaine got booted because he was a drunk, the band was different, but still clearly rocked (although Dave wrote some awesome songs, I think the band was better without him). After Cliff died, the band went south.Point taken but I've just never really cared much about individual members of bands I listen to unless they are clearly the driving force. A band is either good or not so good. If a member leaves and the music suffers, chances are I won't listen long enough to care who's fault it is.
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While John Galt and Gail Wynand might salute your attitude, this is property about 20 miles away from Bay Area, and I don't have 10 million dollars to buy land in Marin.He sucks because he fenced HIS property? Maybe instead of crying about it, people should get off of their asses and buy their own property to do what they wish with it.
Yup, he was a bad ass.Assuming Cliff took part in the writing of the songs on Master of Puppets this obviously isn't an issue.
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Wikipedia said:Their first album, Kill 'Em All, features Burton's famous solo piece, "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth," which showcased his use of effects, such as a wah pedal (until then the wah pedal had been the near-exclusive domain of six-string guitarists).
The band's second album, Ride the Lightning, showcased the band's increasing musical growth. Burton's songwriting abilities were growing, and he received credit on six of the album's eight songs. Burton's playing style and use of effects is showcased on two tracks: the chromatic intro to "For Whom the Bell Tolls," and the "lead bass" on "The Call of Ktulu"
The increase of musicianship on Ride the Lightning caught the attention of major record labels. Metallica was signed to Elektra, and began working on their third album, Master of Puppets, which is considered by most critics to be a landmark album in both thrash and the whole of metal. Burton is featured heavily on several tracks, most notably the instrumental "Orion," which again featured Burton's lead bass playing style, and was also entirely composed by Burton. The album also contained Burton's favorite Metallica song, "Master of Puppets." Master of Puppets was the band's commercial breakthrough
I had a very eloquent, thought out response that I was going to post that basically said this exact thing. Thanks for summing it up for me.
3/4 of the way? WTF?edit: i take that back, 3/4 of the way through the song, it becomes absolutely horrible.
The big problem is really that they used to have penises and now they have vaginas.The big problem is that the went from working with the likes of Rick Ruben to working with Bob Rock. What's crazy is that this album was again produced by Rick Ruben which will probably serve to show that he is also washed up. Either that or they simply have so little inspiration/talent left he had nothing to work with. (Edit: this is the likely scenario as Rick Ruben has far too many accolades to write off as a producer.)
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