Metallica

[permanenteddie]

Funny how opinions can be the total opposite. For me, RTL has by far the best production from the first 4 albums and probably the one that has most of my favorite ones from the 80's: Creeping Death, For whome the bell tolls, The Call of Ktulu, Fade to Black.

 

[GhostofCain]

12 minutes is immediately in this context I think, well done!

12 minutes is a very short time when you get to our age!

 

[TheMercenary]

The story of Metallica's abandoned record.

“It was a real awkward time”: The story of the abandoned Metallica album

In 2001, Metallica hired an old army barracks in California to try and record album eight. The songs were scrapped when James Hetfield entered rehab, but countless fans still want to hear them finished.

www.loudersound.com

 

[Detective Beauregard]

The story of Metallica's abandoned record.

“It was a real awkward time”: The story of the abandoned Metallica album

In 2001, Metallica hired an old army barracks in California to try and record album eight. The songs were scrapped when James Hetfield entered rehab, but countless fans still want to hear them finished.

www.loudersound.com

Thanks for the link.

Regardless of how “bad” the band and friends thought these lost songs were, I have a hard time believing that they were worse than the disaster that is St. Anger. Kirk saying that they were “melodic” is the icing on the cake.

Also, while Lars always looks irritating, his face in that pic is particularly punchable.

 

[Sth2112]

Luckily we will get this stuff when they release the St Anger boxset in a few years. Looking forward to hear the Sigur ros inspired song(s)

 

[TheMercenary]

Who invented thrash metal? Kirk Hammett has a theory

Kirk Hammett was there at the birth of thrash with his original band Exodus, so he should know more than anyone who invented the genre

www.loudersound.com

 

[TheMercenary]

Poll: Which '80s Thrash Band Had The Best First Four Albums? - Metal Injection

Not an easy choice.

metalinjection.net

 

[Azas]

Metallica's first four are impeccable. No contest here.

 

[MindlessPieces]

Poll: Which '80s Thrash Band Had The Best First Four Albums? - Metal Injection

Not an easy choice.

metalinjection.net

I'd say Megadeth's best four are head and shoulders above the best four of any of the others.

 

[chaosapiant]

Metallica's first four are impeccable. No contest here.

I'm not a big fan of Kill 'em All and Ride the Lightning is a lesser version of MOP to my ears. They're still great albums. But yea, Megadeth's first four are ridiculously good. Gar's drumming, especially on their debut, is out of this world.

 

[Azas]

I'm not a big fan of Kill 'em All and Ride the Lightning is a lesser version of MOP to my ears. They're still great albums. But yea, Megadeth's first four are ridiculously good. Gar's drumming, especially on their debut, is out of this world.

To my taste Megadeth became great only on Rust In Piece and Countdown. Prior to that - not so much, chaotic song structures etc. / not my cup of tea.
Kill Em All is just sheer speed metal fun to my ears. Regarding RTL, not so long ago I decided that I like Ride the Lightning more than Master of Puppets. To my ears first four Metallica's albums are very well thought out. Almost like some metalized classical music. No flaws only youthful greatness.

 

[srfc]

Poll: Which '80s Thrash Band Had The Best First Four Albums? - Metal Injection

Not an easy choice.

metalinjection.net

Slayer
Metallica
Megadeth
Anthrax

EDIT: I didn't even read the link so assumed it was of the big 4 only, otherwise I don't think Anthrax would be in 4th place

 

[GhostofCain]

These guys have always done great covers!

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

These guys have always done great covers!

They could legitimately release this recording. The sound is absolutely great for a live recording.

I have never said this of any other band I love, but I really wish they'd stop releasing new original material and just make another Garage, Inc every 4-5 years. Their covers are better.

 

[Jer]

I have never said this of any other band I love, but I really wish they'd stop releasing new original material and just make another Garage, Inc every 4-5 years. Their covers are better.

Can we get an official sane mastering of Death Magnetic in there somewhere, too…?

EDIT: Well, shit, I guess this exists. Is the FLAC-HD version of the “Mastered For iTunes” edition worth it at $18? I’m wondering if this might wind up being like the Rush Vapor Trails HD remaster, which was revelatory…

 

[GhostofCain]

They could legitimately release this recording. The sound is absolutely great for a live recording.

I have never said this of any other band I love, but I really wish they'd stop releasing new original material and just make another Garage, Inc every 4-5 years. Their covers are better.

I'd take both: new original material every 5 years and cover albums in between new material studio releases.

 

[Jer]

Well, shit, I guess this exists. Is the FLAC-HD version of the “Mastered For iTunes” edition worth it at $18? I’m wondering if this might wind up being like the Rush Vapor Trails HD remaster, which was revelatory…

I took the plunge, and while it’s still a harsh-sounding album in general, there’s no more clipping and it’s entirely listenable now. I think it was worth the upgrade to HD-FLAC from the unconscionable original CD master.

 

[chaosapiant]

Would the vinyl of Death Magnets be better mastered/no clipping than the CD, just due to the medium? Because if so, it's also probably possible to find a FLAC vinyl rip somewhere.

 

[Jer]

Would the vinyl of Death Magnets be better mastered/no clipping than the CD

Probably, but I’m really sensitive to tempo warbling and the hissy and poppy bullshit that vinyl produces. A non-horribly mastered hi res digital source is always going to sound better.

 

[Mosh]

Would the vinyl of Death Magnets be better mastered/no clipping than the CD, just due to the medium? Because if so, it's also probably possible to find a FLAC vinyl rip somewhere.

Not necessarily if it used a digital master, which is often the case with new vinyl pressings. My understanding is that the vinyl does sound better for Death Magnetic but that the gold standard is the "unmastered" stems from Guitar Hero.