Written by Doc G. on 14.03.2009 at 22:24

Written by K✞ulu on 14.03.2009 at 22:21

I think one of such songs is Harvester of Sorrow. Live it just sounds so brutal. I remember watching this song live from Moscow in 1991, and it was indescribable. The reason is probably because this song is from ... And Justice For All.

Probably because the main problem with And Justice was the terrible mixing. Couldn't say too much otherwise, never really gave that album a serious listen.

You didn't? Well, for me it's a very original album. I had a click for that album about a month ago, and I was totally loving it. I still think it's an amazing album despite the terrible mixing.

What the hell does this means - http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/metallica-for-wacken-2010/

@Ellrohir: Isn't it obvious? Metallica are going to perform at Wacken...? I think that's pretty cool...what's so wrong with that...

Written by [user id=2084] on 23.03.2009 at 14:13

@Ellrohir: Isn't it obvious? Metallica are going to perform at Wacken...? I think that's pretty cool...what's so wrong with that...

People just want Metallica to perform there, that does not mean they will. And I don't think Wacken will be able to afford them actually.

@Marcel: Yeah I would have to agree...they'd probably want a million dollars...greedy bastards

Lol wtf is that?

That's exactly what I'd like to ask. And where do you get all these pics, Dane?

Written by K✞ulu on 03.04.2009 at 22:37

That's exactly what I'd like to ask. And where do you get all these pics, Dane?

I came across that picture of them and I just added the caption to it. I thought it was funny, but if it is inappropriate I can take it off the site.

Written by Dane Train on 03.04.2009 at 23:40

Written by K✞ulu on 03.04.2009 at 22:37

That's exactly what I'd like to ask. And where do you get all these pics, Dane?

I came across that picture of them and I just added the caption to it. I thought it was funny, but if it is inappropriate I can take it off the site.

no... of course not... it's awesome... so where did you find it? is it really Lars kissing James? That's hilarious. And James' face is

Written by K✞ulu on 03.04.2009 at 23:42

Written by Dane Train on 03.04.2009 at 23:40

Written by K✞ulu on 03.04.2009 at 22:37

That's exactly what I'd like to ask. And where do you get all these pics, Dane?

I came across that picture of them and I just added the caption to it. I thought it was funny, but if it is inappropriate I can take it off the site.

no... of course not... it's awesome... so where did you find it? is it really Lars kissing James? That's hilarious. And James' face is

Jason Newkid back in Metallica....James Hetfield back in therapy.

It's good to see that both parties resolved their differences and can bury old bridges...wish I could see that performance...

Written by [user id=2084] on 23.03.2009 at 22:41

@Marcel: Yeah I would have to agree...they'd probably want a million dollars...greedy bastards

They actually want more than that. I read that Pinkpop had to pay Metallica 1 million EURO last year.

Written by [user id=2084] on 04.04.2009 at 02:51

... and can bury old bridges...

interesting mix up of words here.

It is either "bury the hatchet" or "burn (old) bridges"

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 04.04.2009 at 14:23

Written by [user id=2084] on 04.04.2009 at 02:51

... and can bury old bridges...

interesting mix up of words here.

It is either "bury the hatchet" or "burn (old) bridges"

Oops! BURN old bridges! There was also someone in there that typed "hopefully James can act like an adult long enough to get through one song with Jason" hahah...I find that they all act like children though...even Jason!

I bet Wacken could afford to get Metallica.

A dream come true: I've seen hem live! That was on the second and last night of their tour in Paris, and that was good.
First, the idea of setting the stage in the middle is awesome, now I can't understand how other such big bands are not doing the same, it is so much better: every part of the venue becomes useful, and no one is left to a ridiculously remote corner. Not only that but the whole atmosphere is made even through the venue. I could go on like that for ages, but you probably got the point.
And well, the concert was excellent. The setlist included no less than 6 Death Magnetic songs, 3 from Kill'Em All, 4 from Metallica (including Holier Than Thou) and more.
We also had a nice surprise, as James called in Biff Byford from Saxon, explaining that Metallica's 2nd show ever was opening for Saxon. Then they played Saxon's Motorcycle Man.

The 2 openers weren't bad but suffered from an awful sound. The Sword is probably an interesting and promising band - although some parts were a bit boring - and I'm quite happy Metallica (oh well, Lars) chose them despite the fact they're pretty unknown. That's the spirit.
As for Machine Head, well, I'm not a fan, but the band did quite well for their last show on that tour - and for Phil Demmel's birthday.

I couldn't believe it when I read the newspapers today and I almost fell off my chair. They sold 30 000 tickets in 30 minutes for some Metallica gig somewhere in my own province.

I can't believe there are still so many people eager to see this shitty ultra commercial metal band nowadays, taking into account Metallica haven't done anything good after AJFA. Like Iron Maiden, this is a 'has been' band that should have call it quits two decades ago. I believe some people are simply too lazy to check for better bands and only go by famous names, or some people are so fond of these old bands that were excellent during the 80s they don't see how much they suck now.

P.S. This post will probably raise the anger of some people. Before trying to start a flaming war, you need to know that I'm one of those people who have very little respect for old bands that don't bring anything good to metal because their creativity has gone years ago. Old bands that seem to linger on the scene only to make money or because it looks like they have nothing else to do.

Old bands that still release good music, I have no problem with (Kreator, Megadeth, Exodus, for example).
But old bands extremely overrated nowadays (Maiden and Metallica), I have trouble with.

Written by Lord_Regnier on 05.04.2009 at 20:23

I couldn't believe it when I read the newspapers today and I almost fell off my chair. They sold 30 000 tickets in 30 minutes for some Metallica gig somewhere in my own province.

I can't believe there are still so many people eager to see this shitty ultra commercial metal band nowadays, taking into account Metallica haven't done anything good after AJFA. Like Iron Maiden, this is a 'has been' band that should have call it quits two decades ago. I believe some people are simply too lazy to check for better bands and only go by famous names, or some people are so fond of these old bands that were excellent during the 80s they don't see how much they suck now.

...or some people are loyal fans and will continue to see them.
...or some people actually like their newer material.
...or some people who were diapers when Master of Puppets was released can finally see them.
...or some people just like to go to see a band no matter how bad they might be.

Written by Dane Train on 05.04.2009 at 20:27

1: ...or some people are loyal fans and will continue to see them.
2: ...or some people actually like their newer material.
3: ...or some people just like to go to see a band no matter how bad they might be.

1. I wouldn't call them fans but fanboys, in this case. Following a band no matter what is not loyalty but bilndness, imo.

2. Then they have very poor tastes in my book.

3. Well, in this case, they're either people who go to gigs only for the sake of going to gigs, or they're fanboys.

Written by Lord_Regnier on 05.04.2009 at 20:39

2. Then they have very poor tastes in my book.

Cool, I have poor taste!

I confess I'm not a 'loyal' fan, unlike many metal listeners. I have no sentimental attachment for bands. Only music matters to me, I don't care for the artists behind it. If a band I like very much starts to release music I dislike, I can drop it quickly. Or I have interest only for one era of a band. Like it's the case for Satyricon, I love their albums until "Nemesis Divina" and think they are masterpieces but I have zero interest for what they have done after ND. Same for Bathory, I like their old BM albums but don't care at all for their viking metal era, as I'm not a fan of viking metal.

In short: for me, only music matters, the rest is trivial.

People still go to there shows because they play older material...yes they'll play Death Magnetic stuff and St. Anger stuff but they will play for about three hours so it's probably worth it to go see them...and yeah, these people have sentimental attachment so it's worth the money to actually see the members of the band on stage...

Concerning Metallica playing their old songs live, I heard many times in the last years that they can't play them conveniently anymore, that Kirk and James can't play their riffs for shit (+ Kirk fucks up every solo he tries to play) and that Lars sucks and can't play anything fast any longer. And I heard it from people who went to their shows recently (and most of them play instruments).

Well that is discouraging to hear...I went and saw them on the Summer Sanitarium tour in 2003 and they were alright back then...so I guess they only play songs live now from the s/t onwards?

Written by [user id=2084] on 06.04.2009 at 05:40
so I guess they only play songs live now from the s/t onwards?

It's not what I heard. It seems they still play some of their old songs but their performance sucks, as their old songs are harder to play than their 90s material.

I am still wanting to hear Metallica do an Alt. Country Rock album. My reaction after hearing Death Magnetic was that it should have been two disks with the Thrash material on the first disk and the second being a more laid back Alt. Country/Melo-Rock record.

Written by Dane Train on 06.04.2009 at 06:42

I am still wanting to hear Metallica do an Alt. Country Rock album. My reaction after hearing Death Magnetic was that it should have been two disks with the Thrash material on the first disk and the second being a more laid back Alt. Country/Melo-Rock record.

Maybe they will team up with Timbaland and do a hip-hop album like that tool Chris Cornell did...only then will I loose faith in them...

Written by [user id=2084] on 06.04.2009 at 07:00

Written by Dane Train on 06.04.2009 at 06:42

I am still wanting to hear Metallica do an Alt. Country Rock album. My reaction after hearing Death Magnetic was that it should have been two disks with the Thrash material on the first disk and the second being a more laid back Alt. Country/Melo-Rock record.

Maybe they will team up with Timbaland and do a hip-hop album like that tool Chris Cornell did...only then will I loose faith in them...

I was actually being serious about wanting to hear them do Alt. Country.

Written by Dane Train on 06.04.2009 at 07:11

Written by [user id=2084] on 06.04.2009 at 07:00

Written by Dane Train on 06.04.2009 at 06:42

I am still wanting to hear Metallica do an Alt. Country Rock album. My reaction after hearing Death Magnetic was that it should have been two disks with the Thrash material on the first disk and the second being a more laid back Alt. Country/Melo-Rock record.

Maybe they will team up with Timbaland and do a hip-hop album like that tool Chris Cornell did...only then will I loose faith in them...

I was actually being serious about wanting to hear them do Alt. Country.

Maybe when they're a bit older and don't care about doing metal that much anymore?