Death Magnetic

Death Magnetic has leaked online yesterday and I've listened to it a few times. Overall, I'd say it's a solid album that sounds like it would fit right in between ...And Justice for All and the Black Album. Most of the songs are a bit too long and the riffing gets a bit excessive at times, but there are enough exciting riffs, catchy hooks, and great solos to make up for it. Most of the songs aren't quite standout tracks but aren't quite filler either. In other words, worthwhile listens, but not particularly memorable. The exceptions that really stand out, though, in my opinion, are All Nightmare Long, The Unforgiven III, and The Judas Kiss. Overall, I'd say Death Magnetic is just slightly better than than the Black Album.
 
Onhell said:
You forget "C-" is quite the improvement from the "F" that was St. Anger :D They're getting back into it, I'm sure the one after this, IF there is one will be even better.
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I would have given St Anger a D- or a E+. That was at least a step in the right direction away from Load/Reload - it was those tinny drums that really turned me off it. As for the lack of solos on it, as I said before, I don't care too much for solos most of the time - they really have to be special for me to appreciate them.
 
Albie said:
I would have given St Anger a D- or a E+. That was at least a step in the right direction away from Load/Reload - it was those tinny drums that really turned me off it. As for the lack of solos on it, as I said before, I don't care too much for solos most of the time - they really have to be special for me to appreciate them.
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A friend of mine told me he thought St. Anger was a good album, then he realized it was a Metallica album and thought better of it lol. And that's the thing, it was something expected of Slipknot or any other crappy band out there. Though there are three tracks he REALLY likes off of it. I've never heard it, to this day I haven't heard it and I have a good feeling it will remain that way.
 
they lack that something special which makes the first four Metallica albums some of the greatest of the 1980s.  They lack a soul maybe?
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They appear to be lacking a singer from what I have heard. Whatever happened to James anyway, I didn't know he left the band? Who's whispering in back of the music on these songs?
 
The album seems somewhat forced. I can hear reusage of '80s stuff (there's a same ultra-galloping riff like in "One" before "darkness, imprisoning me..." in one song, several other examples too), some solos seem scrambled, but overall it's a very listenable record with classic metal style and sound.

My favourite is Suicide & Redemption. Great instrumental track with a lot of Maiden-like moments.
 
after the first listen I have to say this : it's a definately a good album
yes, it's not Ride The Lightning or Puppets, in the way of inspiration
but the sound is more than OK and there are some very good songs like
The Unforgiven III, Suicide & Redemption, The Judas Kiss, Cyanide, My Apocalypse etc
there's much power, some awesome solos, a pure metal -good made- album

also my first impression comes true; it's the most Maiden-oriented album Metallica ever made
there are some Slayer typic elements too ; I guess it's Rick Rubin's influence
in any case Maiden+Slayer are some AWESOME influences, right ??

that said, but in the end the biggest influence of this album are the great days of the past
the golden decade of thrash metal, and how this can reincarnate during 00s
by its "inventors"

and while I gave to the album only one listen
I feel that if the circonstances will be with Metallica's side,
well, we'll speak for another classic metal album from some years to now!
 
____no5 said:
in any case Maiden+Slayer are some AWESOME influences, right ??
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Hell yeah! :ok: 

I listened to the six that are so far unavailable and nothing seemed inherently bad.  It seems to be a good album and one that I'll certainly enjoy, it's just not at the level of the classics.  Better than Black Album, I think, though.

However, I think between this and AMOLAD you can see the difference between reliving the past and looking towards the future.  Metallica could have made an awesome record even if they didn't try to replicate the 80s.  What if Maiden had decided to make a missing link between Seventh Son and No Prayer (or Powerslave and Somewhere in Time, whatever, take your pick.)?  It wouldn't have been as good as the new albums they've made.
 
Invader said:
What if Maiden had decided to make a missing link between Seventh Son and No Prayer (or Powerslave and Somewhere in Time, whatever, take your pick.)?  It wouldn't have been as good as the new albums they've made.
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Yeah, because BNW wasn't that :p
 
A very nice listen imo  :ok:

Best Moment : The Unforgiven III
Outstanding Tracks : Suicide & Redemption, Cyanide

I give an 8.5  :)
 
I'm listening to My Apocalypse now and I have to admit while having the old thrash sound on much of the song is pleasant, Lars often sounds like he is playing for himself and not with the band.  My memory of the other songs confirms this further.
The Day That Never Comes has a great video.  The intro and the ending solos are the best parts of the song.  The only part I'm not keen on is the drum/singing before the ending solos.  I can't believe they used a Yugo in the song.  I'd think even Afghans could afford better.  :P
 
Deano said:
They appear to be lacking a singer from what I have heard. Whatever happened to James anyway, I didn't know he left the band? Who's whispering in back of the music on these songs?
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I heard the first track and thought the same thing.  I had to wonder for a second if it really was a Metallica song I listend to.  Tho it gets better through the next few tracks.
 
MusicRadar has posted an excerpt from an interview drum magazine Rhythm conducted with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich.

Rhythm: Did Rick Rubin ["Death Magnetic" producer] push you to play the drums better?

Lars: "He pushed me to listen to the other guys. We have this tendency towards, 'You start with the drums, and then you add this, and this...' like you're building a house, with the drums the foundation and everything else an afterthought. But he didn't want that - he wanted us all to play together and interact with each other. His whole thing was: 'We're not going into the studio until the songs are written. We're not recording until you can play these songs with your fuckin' hands tied behind your backs, upside-down, while you're sleeping…' So the studio is not a place of creativity, it's a place of execution. He made me play better because he made us rehearse more."

Rhythm: You've had a lot of flak over the years from people who accuse you of being a poor drummer. Does that ever trouble you?

Lars: "It used to, back in the day — and I spent a lot of time overcompensating for that on the early records. But then you wake up one day and you're like, whatever. It hasn't bothered me for about 15 years. I'm no Joey Jordison, I'm no Mike Portnoy, and I have nothing but love and respect and admiration for all those guys. When I hear some of the young dudes, they blow my mind with what they can do with their feet and stuff - but it's not something that makes me go, 'I need to feel better about myself so I'm gonna learn how to do what they do with my feet.' I'm not a particularly accomplished drummer but I am very, very, very good at understanding the role of the drums next to James Hetfield's rhythm guitar. I guarantee you I'm the best guy in the world for that, and that's enough for me!"
 
wow.
take a look at album's reviews boys & girls !
--->http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica's_ninth_studio_album<---
ok, I know, reviews suck sometimes but yet it's quite impressive
 
in the same column that artwork is placed, there are some general informations for the album, and just under
you can see the professional reviews ; relatively they are too many for an album that has just been released,
and almost all rate the album very high
there is also a link for further reading

Allmusic 4/5   
Gigwise.com  4.5/5
Guitar World (favorable) 
Kerrang!  5/5
MusicOMH  4/5
Pitchfork Media (4.9/10)
Rolling Stone  4/5
The Daily Telegraph (favorable)
The Quietus (favorable) 
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