Originally Posted By DAR Metallica released their ninth album today Death Magnetic. I down loaded a few songs prior and really liked what I heard. Like the reviews have said it sort of harkens back to their Master of Puppets, And Justice For All Era when the band was at it's best artistically. I'm hoping the rest of the album is good because the last album St Anger was downright awful.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hey DAR, my brother bought 2 concerts tickets as a surprise for Monday in London. Sadly, I can't go as I am on a course :-( But I am looking forward to this album (though I am a commercial sell out as the Black Album is my fave).
Originally Posted By AuroraRose listened to it todsy in the caron a drive--its listenable, but the vocals are a bit weak--james has lost that mad at the world quality his voice had--my DH said he sounded like a rich guy trying to make more money instead of a hungry musician. I will say this, it is UNDENIABLEY Metallica and worth the buy
Originally Posted By vbdad55 With all due respect to Metallica - the Masters of Metal were, are and always will be Black Sabbath. Saw Metalica open for Ozzy during the Master of Puppets- thrash metal days - and after a stint inrehab for them - they did emerge a heavier ( and IMHO better Metalica who discoved the bass line ) -
