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Post by Synthinator on Jul 23, 2008 5:24:46 GMT -5
Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California. Founded when drummer Lars Ulrich posted an advertisement in a Los Angeles newspaper, Metallica's original line-up consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, lead guitarist Dave Mustaine, and bassist Ron McGovney. McGovney and Mustaine were later ejected from the band, in favor of Cliff Burton and Kirk Hammett, respectively. The ejection of Mustaine resulted in a feud between him and Metallica. In September 1986, Metallica's tour bus skidded out of control and flipped, which resulted in Burton being crushed under the bus and killed. Jason Newsted replaced him less than two months later. Newsted left the band in 2001 and was replaced by Robert Trujillo in 2003. Metallica's early releases included fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as one of the "Big Four" of the thrash metal subgenre alongside Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. The band earned a growing fan base in the underground music community, and some critics say the 1986 release Master of Puppets is one of the most influential and "heavy" thrash metal albums. The band achieved substantial commercial success with its self-titled 1991 album Metallica, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Some critics and fans believed the band changed its musical direction to appeal to the mainstream audience. With the release of Load in 1996, Metallica distanced itself from earlier releases in what has been described as "an almost alternative [rock] approach", and the band faced accusations of "selling out". In 2000, Metallica was among several artists who filed a lawsuit against Napster for sharing the band's copyright-protected material for free without the band members' consent. A settlement was reached, and Napster became a pay-to-use service. Despite reaching number one on the Billboard 200, the release of St. Anger in 2003 disappointed some critics and fans with the exclusion of guitar solos, and the "steel-sounding" snare drum. A film titled Some Kind of Monster documented the recording process of St. Anger. Metallica has released eight studio albums, two live albums, two EPs, nine videos, and has finished recording their upcoming ninth studio album, Death Magnetic. The band has become one of the most commercially successful and influential heavy metal acts. With 100 million records sold worldwide, including 57 million in the United States, the band has won seven Grammy Awards, and has had four albums peak at number one on the Billboard 200. The band's 1991 album Metallica, has sold over 15 million copies, which makes it the 25th highest selling album in the United States. Official site: www.metallica.com/Myspace: www.myspace.com/metallica
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Post by Synthinator on Jul 23, 2008 5:28:24 GMT -5
Here is the cover art for Metallica's new album. Never thought Metallica would put a hairy vagina as a cover.
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Post by Bazz on Jul 23, 2008 7:02:50 GMT -5
I have heard this album already (or at least, what's available to hear) & I must say that I'm impressed. I actually liked it.
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Post by Webby on Jul 23, 2008 7:27:21 GMT -5
Here is the cover art for Metallica's new album. Never thought Metallica would put a hairy vagina as a cover. That has to be one of the worst cover arts ever. ;D ;D
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Post by metalqueen on Jul 23, 2008 8:57:29 GMT -5
Here is the cover art for Metallica's new album. Never thought Metallica would put a hairy vagina as a cover. And the opening looks like a coffin I have no idea who came up with a idea like that
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Post by Webby on Jul 23, 2008 13:08:29 GMT -5
Here is the cover art for Metallica's new album. Never thought Metallica would put a hairy vagina as a cover. And the opening looks like a coffin I have no idea who came up with a idea like that Someone whose mind is very disturbed
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Post by lp on Jul 23, 2008 15:41:22 GMT -5
Here is the cover art for Metallica's new album. Never thought Metallica would put a hairy vagina as a cover. LMFAO...that's exactly what I thought if I saw this cover! LOL Somebody knows how the songs are?
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Post by josh1982004 on Jul 23, 2008 17:07:32 GMT -5
This is the tracklisting for the new album,from blabbermouth:
01. That Was Just Your Life 02. The End Of The Line 03. Broken, Beat & Scarred 04. The Day That Never Comes 05. All Nightmare Long 06. Cyanide 07. The Unforgiven III 08. The Judas Kiss 09. Suicide & Redemption 10. My Apocalypse
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Post by fenrir1987 on Aug 7, 2008 10:57:30 GMT -5
cant stand this band, im refuse to listen to the new album, i know i wont like it so im not going to waste my time
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Post by Synthinator on Aug 23, 2008 9:33:07 GMT -5
Preview for "The Day That Never Comes" video:
Only 32 seconds but it looks somewhat promising. At least it looks metal.
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Post by Webby on Aug 24, 2008 19:27:08 GMT -5
I heard the new song already. It's great! I liked it a lot. I hope the new album is as good as this new song.
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Post by HaiBaNe on Aug 30, 2008 2:58:45 GMT -5
Of the two clips I have heard, the first, the single, was not very good. The second, a track called 'My Apocalypse' was much better and more like Metallica of old but still lacked something..... soul.
I will definitely be trying before buying this CD.
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Post by Bazz on Aug 30, 2008 4:25:43 GMT -5
I retract my previous statement. The more I listen the less I like it.
I had a friend who upon release of the Black album, opened his bedroom window & threw his collection out of his window.
Maybe he saw what was coming ??
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Post by HaiBaNe on Sept 1, 2008 4:44:57 GMT -5
Crikey... that's a bit extreme. The only CD I remeber throwing away was Dio's 'Lock Up the Wolves' which was a dire album.
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Post by hmd on Sept 1, 2008 16:45:54 GMT -5
The samples hasn't been bad, yet... I have my doubts. My Apcalypse was bad IMO, but The Day That never Comes was decent with a good solo.
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