TawmDee Posted July 31, 2006 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwsbUUEOT9g Better than St. Anger but I don't really have any comment on it right now. It's alright, I suppose, James Hetfield really can't sing that well though + his vocals are too loud and he looks funny when he sings :P But wow, a solo! Sloppy double kicks! Testament sounding verse! Metallica can't go wrong here probably! Though knowing them... heh. 0 Share this post Link to post
myk Posted July 31, 2006 Heh, you know, it sounds like a little medley of their last 20 years of music, thus uneven; parts sound like the better stuff, parts like the crappier. Even the singing (that is okay on the "chorus" but not really otherwise). They could do better getting rid of some of the "rhythm" style they acquired in the past dozen years. 0 Share this post Link to post
kristus Posted July 31, 2006 They could do getting rid of Lars Ulrich who is a shitty drummer. EDIT: Ok that was brutal, in a very bad way. D: 0 Share this post Link to post
Lüt Posted July 31, 2006 Rumor has it that the final drumtrack in Enter Sandman was compiled from over 50 takes. 0 Share this post Link to post
Belial Posted July 31, 2006 To quote some YouTube comment, "Hets voice breaks more than a teenagers in the midst of ball droppage". 0 Share this post Link to post
Cupboard Posted July 31, 2006 In their more recent albums they've had a good sound in a handful of songs. All of the 'filler' songs in Load, Reload, and St. Anger made me want to cry and throw plates at things. Unfortunately, I think it's safe to say that the glory days are over. 0 Share this post Link to post
Rotting Corpse Posted July 31, 2006 Well, it not that bad but it's still not that great. The vocals were crap and the druming could have been a hell of a lot better. The guitar and bass riffs were ok but were no ware near Thrash. I'm glad to see Kirk soloing. Even if it seemed like he is lossing his touch. After hearing St. Anger this is a step in the right direction. Hell, if they do make a album half as good as And Justice for All I might start calling my self a fan. Some thing I have not done since the Black Album. 0 Share this post Link to post
Csonicgo Posted July 31, 2006 black album was awesome... this video... I'm not so sure they've "got it" anymore. 0 Share this post Link to post
AirRaid Posted July 31, 2006 ... What THE FUCK is that on Hetfield's chin? Having listened to the whole thing, I can only say - If Metallica made an entirely instrumental album I don't think it would be that bad. Terrible drumming aside. Edit: This would also save Hetfield from a heart attack, it seems. 0 Share this post Link to post
DooMAD Posted July 31, 2006 I closed it when he started singing (at least I'm assuming that's what it was supposed to be). It was okay up until that point, then it needed to die. 0 Share this post Link to post
Job Posted July 31, 2006 Hetfield, you must respond to our insistence to cease your crapanium enrichment program. If you do not respond or comply within a week, sanctions will be enacted and enforced. 0 Share this post Link to post
Csonicgo Posted July 31, 2006 Job said:Hetfield, you must respond to our insistence to cease your crapanium enrichment program. If you do not respond or comply within a week, sanctions will be enacted and enforced. I wondered when the funney would arrive. 0 Share this post Link to post
baronofhell Posted July 31, 2006 Parts of the beginning of the song kinda remind of of Korn's cover of earache my eye from their Follow the Leader album. 0 Share this post Link to post
spank Posted July 31, 2006 This performance is really lame. But the song is definitely better than St. Anger. And Hammett is still going strong. 0 Share this post Link to post
Rotting Corpse Posted July 31, 2006 AirRaid said:What THE FUCK is that on Hetfield's chin? hes trying to be Nu-metal with a huge gotie or thinks he can be like Scott Ian. Its funny hearing Hetfields voice go down the shiter when you have Chuck Billy [Testament] who over came throat cancer and sounds 10 times better then Hetfield. 0 Share this post Link to post
XDelusion Posted July 31, 2006 People never get old of corporate rock. ever listen to Ramallah? 0 Share this post Link to post
pilottobombadier Posted July 31, 2006 Hetfield's so offkey it isn't funny. And the only thing that sounds even slightly influenced by Testament is the opening. Unless you're referring to corporate rock image Testament of the early 90's. That song is fucking awful. But at least it's a step in the right direction, as someone else said. I mean, at least they are attempting to reach back to their slightly progressive roots. But yeah, they're has-beens. 0 Share this post Link to post
XDelusion Posted July 31, 2006 In my experience I'd say that once what ever it is inside of you that inspires you to do great things has left... ...then the only thing that comes out from there on is merely a pale immitation. It's kind of like playing the blues... ...but having never grown up with any real trauma to reach to for inspiration when you play. 0 Share this post Link to post
TawmDee Posted July 31, 2006 Yes, I was referring to Testament's 1992 album - The Ritual, the "commercial" one, though I still think it was pretty good. 0 Share this post Link to post
Purp Posted July 31, 2006 I think it sounds awesome. I saw Metallica last month at Download Festival 06 in Donnington Park. They played a new song there (apparently called New Song) and I can't remember what it was like now or if it's the same as that one, but I remember thinking it sounded amazing at the time. Edit: Aha, here it is - OMFG, I saw this live and none of you did! Meheheheheheheeeh! Yeah, ok. Edit 2: Oh yeah, and it seems that it is the same song, in case no-one noticed. 0 Share this post Link to post
XDelusion Posted August 1, 2006 I was just listening to Testament the other day infact. The Practice What you Preach album. Wasn't as impressed as I used to be with it, but still kinda liked it for the lyrics. 0 Share this post Link to post
spank Posted August 1, 2006 I like The New Order. And Demonic's got good old Gene Hoglan behind the drumkit! 0 Share this post Link to post
Dittohead Posted August 1, 2006 myk said:Heh, you know, it sounds like a little medley of their last 20 years of music, thus uneven; parts sound like the better stuff, parts like the crappier. Even the singing (that is okay on the "chorus" but not really otherwise). They could do better getting rid of some of the "rhythm" style they acquired in the past dozen years. My thoughts exactly. I don't appreciate the singing in this little diddy, either. The song appears to go all over the place, but with no consistent style or theme. 0 Share this post Link to post
SYS Posted August 1, 2006 Too much group therapy. Good thing they were bitchin about people stealing their music. Needed the $ to pay the rich people shrinks that raped both their minds and wallets. Sobrerity and mental serenity have destroyed their ability to make good music. Zakk Wylde was thrown into rehab by sharon osbourne. He escaped and fled to the nearest bar. No need to get suckered into that shit for him. Hate to see what kind of music he'd be makin if he decided to stay. If you're really "hardcore" and elitist, you'll say they went downhill when they made the Black album. If you're not elitist, you'll say they went downhill when they made Load. And if you just got a clue, you'll say they sucked when ST.Anger reared it's ugly head. Heard that same recording quite sometime ago, minus the video. All the negative things to say about it, have already been stated. 0 Share this post Link to post
sirjuddington Posted August 1, 2006 I quite like the new song. I also still think Load is their best album ;) *hides to avoid flying objects* 0 Share this post Link to post
Bucket Posted August 1, 2006 What is it called when we stopped liking Metallica after puberty settled in? 0 Share this post Link to post
Belial Posted August 1, 2006 SlayeR said:I also still think Load is their best album ;) Heh, I don't, but I still think it's great. 0 Share this post Link to post
Lüt Posted August 1, 2006 TheCupboard said:All of the 'filler' songs in Load, Reload, and St. Anger made me want to cry and throw plates at things.If there's anything I thought Load and Reload were, it was consistent. Which do you call fillers vs the actual goods? 0 Share this post Link to post