Metallica: 'Death Magnetic' At No. 1

Metallica's much anticipated follow-up to St. Anger, Death Magnetic, will debut at Number One on the Billboard 200 album chart. The debut marks the return of the four horsemen; James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo. The band worked with Rick Rubin, Slayer's famous producer, and it forced Metallica into a new headspace.

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In a previous interview Metallica's James Hetfield talked about working on Death Magnetic as opposed to St. Anger.

 James Hetfield On Making Death Magnetic Vs St Anger

"Very different from the last album. St. Anger, hours and hours of talking. Talking about what's going to go on, what just happened, what's gonna happen, what will... All of that, and going in and having coaches here and there. This one we're pretty much on our own. It does, it feels so we kind of have to crack the whip every once in a while and get everyone in there."

Metallica's Death Magnetic beat out albums by Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Jessica Simpson and LL Cool J for the top slot. The tour kicks off October 21 in Glendale, Arizona. Their latest single is "The Day That Never Comes."

Comments

[Dr Funkenstein]

Deservedly so!

[childofkorn]

KILL 'EM ALL

[Stampede]

Dr Funkenstein wrote:

Deservedly so!

indeed! it's great.

[Mootallica]

I knew it'd beat Slipknot.

Good news for Metallica

[f1f2]

Mootallica wrote:

I knew it'd beat Slipknot.

Good news for Metallica

wtf Slipknot?
Metallica will always

[Mr_Pleb_Mgoo]

The real metallica fans knew they'd come back.

Metallica didn't sell out, bob rock did.

[howrylak1]

I like the album. This is what St. Anger should have sounded like.

[guitartilldeath]

Metallica's Death Magnetic beat out albums by Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Jessica Simpson and LL Cool J for the top slot.

Praise the Lord.

[Pants1985]

Whether it be Slipknot or Metallica. I am just glad to see Metal getting the #1 spot on the charts.

[LondonGeetarist]

Metallica's Death Magnetic beat out albums by Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Jessica Simpson and LL Cool J for the top slot.

Finally someone good at Number 1!!

[morning666star]

the album is awesome

[CGC002]

Finally, real music is once again in the top spot.

[Melodic_Rocker]

Is this really a surprise to anyone? as overly-hyped as this album was. which i found to be quite mediocre, but still way better than st. anger

[Bassist 2.0]

I just got this album today and its really heavy. Its been pounding on my stereo for about a few hours so far lol.

That Was Just Your Life sounds like a Kill'em all song to me and its one of my favorite Metallica songs now.

[eetfuk58]

Stampede wrote:

Dr Funkenstein wrote:

Deservedly so!

indeed! it's great.

HELL YES!! looove the album. Thank god rick took all of james' 7 string guitars away. i cant say enough good about this album!

[georgakis187]

owned all opPOSERS once again...

now every faggot that doubted them can suck my fat one

[brokenwizard]

cool, we all knew this would happen though, like the album was super built up, like, EVERYONE is buying this album, still i do like it and it is the best release of the week/month whatever so i'm not complaining.

[pwrmax]

eetfuk58
HELL YES!! looove the album. Thank god rick took all of james' 7 string guitars away. i cant say enough good about this album!

James never used 7-strings, just tuned his guitar down to C.

[newbie08]

It was quite obvious that this would happen. It's Metallica!!!! Love the album.

[MasterStafy]

eetfuk58 wrote:

Stampede wrote:

Dr Funkenstein wrote:

Deservedly so!

indeed! it's great.


HELL YES!! looove the album. Thank god rick took all of james' 7 string guitars away. i cant say enough good about this album!

hey I play a seven string. 7 string has nothing to do with the style of music. I play this style. if your in standard tuning...the seventh string is B...so its not much heavier.

OTHER THAN THAT. Metallica will take over the world soon. (wishful thinking) and i think theyve made amends with napster considering they dont care that people streamed their music before it came out or downloaded it. LONG LIVE METALLICA

[Mike 'em all]

zomg i knew they wuld get to number 1, i work in a music store and we sold so many death magnetic's, and it wuz playing for 8 hours straight so ive heard the album about 5 times, and its pretty epic especially compared to st anger

[shipping_steel]

hopefully this album of epic proportions will but an end to all these so called ''real'' or ''hardcore'' fans whingeing that metallica sold out

[Bard_of_all]

Hmm, I've always loved metal and I've never really listened to Metallica... I think now is the time to check em out haha.

[MasterStafy]

Bard_of_all wrote:

Hmm, I've always loved metal and I've never really listened to Metallica... I think now is the time to check em out haha.

yes you should

shipping_steel wrote:

hopefully this album of epic proportions will but an end to all these so called ''real'' or ''hardcore'' fans whingeing that metallica sold out

'tallica can do whatever the fuk they want to as long as they make kick ass music.

[happyfinesad]

pwrmax wrote:

eetfuk58
HELL YES!! looove the album. Thank god rick took all of james' 7 string guitars away. i cant say enough good about this album!


James never used 7-strings, just tuned his guitar down to C.

Not true. On St. Anger he played one or two songs on an LTD F series seven string.

[happyfinesad]

I love how now that everyone has found out that the album doesn't suck, all of the previous dissenters have, instead of just sucking it up and eating crow, come out like "I ****in' knew it, man! Metallica ****in' own!". Funny, that.

[metallica72487]

i knew this would happen love the album

[MasterStafy]

happyfinesad wrote:

I love how now that everyone has found out that the album doesn't suck, all of the previous dissenters have, instead of just sucking it up and eating crow, come out like "I ****in' knew it, man! Metallica ****in' own!". Funny, that.

metallica has only sucked by metallicas own standards. st. anger still killed all other poser rock out there.

[TiDyCaTT900]

actually..if you watch the St.Anger dvd, it shows James using a 7-string..which I see no problem with cuz I use them aswell.
he only uses it in one song mind you..

[MasterStafy]

and what makes that even better is that metallica wasnt even trying.

[MasterStafy]

this album has seperated the fairweather metallica fans with the true fans. I own all the albums and liten to them on a regular basis. I consider myself a true fan all others over overanalyze metallica and judge them...read between the lines and stop talking out your ass. when you make a multiplatinum band that is better then metallica then you can judge them.

[RU Experienced?]

I'm not surprised this hit number one, I wonder how it's doing in terms of Rock Band sales comparatively lol. Still haven't gotten around to listening to it other than those 3 singles which I didn't particularly like.

[derrickddyp]

SWEET! thats bad ass! \m/



finally the title matches the article. lol

[Chewy120]

guitartilldeath wrote:

Metallica's Death Magnetic beat out albums by Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Jessica Simpson and LL Cool J for the top slot.

Praise the Lord.

i'll amen to that

[sowhat360]

Melodic_Rocker wrote:

Is this really a surprise to anyone? as overly-hyped as this album was. which i found to be quite mediocre, but still way better than st. anger

if you think this is mediocre then you must think their old stuff is mediocre as well. this is new album is some badass thrash metal. the thing just rocks out and it's raw as hell. very glad this wasnt overproduced in a effort to combat st. angers underproduction.

[Shabalaba]

I was expecting a good album and it delivered, i have to say some songs such as Unforgiven III were a let down, and the instrumental wasn't amazing, but songs like That was just your life were totally kick ass, glad they are back on form

[This1GoesTo11]

If they produced "St. Anger" with the same sound as "Death Magnetic," it would have been a much better record.

[GN'R Dude]

A nice change

[KThxBai.]

hetfield looks like a leprecaun now he needs a little green hat!

[uv_abcs]

yeahh..i hope that metal or rock and roll would get back to the mainstream..not that hiphop whatsoever..or like the jonas brothers/HSMwhatevers...

[dreamtheater91]

brokenwizard wrote:

cool, we all knew this would happen though, like the album was super built up, like, EVERYONE is buying this album, still i do like it and it is the best release of the week/month whatever so i'm not complaining.

I think I'm going to like "Shogun" more than this, so that'll probably be my favorite for September. Still a good album by Metallica. James really can't sing anymore. He sounds good in some spots, but is lacking for the most part. Very poor sound quality. I know they were going for an 80's sound, but honestly, if they re-released ...AJFA with the same production as the Black Album, you'd buy it again.

[stewiegriffin23]

yeeeaaahhh.....dis albums awesome....its as good as ...and justice for all!!!

[TheJudasKiss]

#1.

I love how these guys who are all pushing 50 still beat the younger generation.

Metal vs Pop
& Metal wins. Go figure. Just goes to show where all the real talent is.

Gotta love MetallicA.

[MasterStafy]

KThxBai. wrote:

hetfield looks like a leprecaun now he needs a little green hat!

considering I, myself am irish I love this comment.

[crazyj]

This album is pretty sick. I've been a die hard metallica fan since 2004. i know thats only four years but for me its been a long time. They are the reason why i started playing guitar.
Death Magnetic may not be their best album but it still rocks. I know james singing isnt as good as it use to be but when has james even been a good singer? All in all Im glad metallica didnt disappoint and I have high hopes they will release another killer album in the near future.

I actually hope they play some of their newer songs on this tour their doing.

[i_am_metalhead]

Mr_Pleb_Mgoo wrote:

The real metallica fans knew they'd come back.

Metallica didn't sell out, bob rock did.

Yes! Metallica has always been Metallica - that lame hair metal producer is the one who caused them to sound like shit!

Melodic_Rocker wrote:

Is this really a surprise to anyone? as overly-hyped as this album was. which i found to be quite mediocre, but still way better than st. anger

If you think that Death Magnetic is mediocre then you sir don't know what real music is!

eetfuk58 wrote:

Stampede wrote:

Dr Funkenstein wrote:

Deservedly so!

indeed! it's great.

HELL YES!! looove the album. Thank god rick took all of james' 7 string guitars away. i cant say enough good about this album!

Huh?? James never played a seven string!?? Ever hear of this thing called drop tuning!? :p:


DM is amazing! Words really can't even describe it! Metallica have reclaimed their thrown as the reigning kings of metal!

[Vanhanen]

The new album is great

[Flibo]

It was a bit boring, missed slow parts and beautiful instrumental parts. But hey, it wasn't bad.

[Orion999]

shipping_steel wrote:

hopefully this album of epic proportions will but an end to all these so called ''real'' or ''hardcore'' fans whingeing that metallica sold out

haha, wishful thinking my friend. They're like ex-girlfriends and wives...too much sh*t coming out of the mouth and too much c*ck going in

[Blackening]

in ya face mainstream bitches

[SERIALTRENDKILL]

Thank god it beat out all that crap. finally, metal is back on the map. I only think the album is OK though. UA,Motorizer,All Hope Is Gone>DM.

[warfalcon53]

uhh, actually james did use some seven strings. they were the funny looking ESPs with the horns, those were all seven strings. he might not have recorded with them, but he did play em alot, espescially live with songs like frantic and st anger

[5_Strings]

Bard_of_all wrote:

Hmm, I've always loved metal and I've never really listened to Metallica... I think now is the time to check em out haha.

haha .. once you step in .. you can never get out my friend .. long journey to go

[thedarkblues06]

Chewy120 wrote:

guitartilldeath wrote:

Metallica's Death Magnetic beat out albums by Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Jessica Simpson and LL Cool J for the top slot.

Praise the Lord.

i'll amen to that

I'll amen to that as well. Metal is back on the map, boys. It's time to go out, headbang, and kick some ass.

[marvelboy_04]

death magnetic is awesome. they played 3 songs in a row from it on my local radio station and its amazing. my favorite right now is cyanide

[ordinary_story]

yea its a pretty awesome album....listening to it with high expectations will make it suck for you though....i heard it once alone and i thought was pretty meh.....rocking out with my friends i realised that it pretty much rocks!!....so yea +1 to Metallica. good stuff.

[aza_rock_god]

am i the only one who doesnt like this album?

[blackborrego]

the beast is back

[Chimpy101]

New album is ok, although to be honest it is nowhere near as good as their older stuff, and I have to admit that I prefer St Anger to this album

[xXChimairaXx]

Pants1985 wrote:

Whether it be Slipknot or Metallica. I am just glad to see Metal getting the #1 spot on the charts.

Same here. Couldn't be happier.

[cookadam]

i love metallica, but I think I had my expectations too high for this album. Its good, but I dont see myself listening to this a lot down the road...

Its kinda repetitive and "stock" sounding...and kirk doesnt sound like he has gotten any better as a guitarist in the last 20 years, kinda sad...

[RazorbackDevil]

I helped!

[Brendan.Clace]

Its easy to give this album a good rating, considering anything after the first 5 or 6 albums.... seriously.

[conman5895]

well i love metalicca but i think the spot wont ast when acdc black ice comes

[lateralus2]

cookadam wrote:

i love metallica, but I think I had my expectations too high for this album. Its good, but I dont see myself listening to this a lot down the road...

Its kinda repetitive and "stock" sounding...and kirk doesnt sound like he has gotten any better as a guitarist in the last 20 years, kinda sad...

I guess that the album was generally over-hyped, and it's indeed sad, however anticipated, that not everyone will be satisfied with it. I, myself, think that Death Magnetic is pretty mediocre, and Kirk really lost his magic. It's just not a good piece of music, is it Metallica or not.

[CTFOD]

Wow, 70 comments and no pot-shots at Lars or how much Metallica suck? Looks like they're really back on top. Death Magnetic isn't exactly a new MoP, but it certainly beats the hell out of Load, Reload and St. Anger combined.

[maxxbuckeye54]

im just curious what everyone thought of unforgiven III. i think it wasn't that great. it's like 6 songs of thrashing and whoopin ass, then ufIII. im thinkin they should have kept it fast paced the whole way through, then throw ufIII at the end, in secret-song fashion.

[fr33t0m]

Nothing special but still better than the other pop crap. Once the bandwagon phase wears off we will start to see more honest reviews of the album.

[Thyrfing]

Pants1985 wrote:

Whether it be Slipknot or Metallica. I am just glad to see Metal getting the #1 spot on the charts.

I would agree, but Slipknot isn't metal. :P

[cookadam]

I would say I prefer ReLoad to DM

[blklbl2007]

slipknot deserves a little respect theyre album was really good and i was anticipating it but not as much as i was the new metallica. and when i heard almost all the tracks i was like its not alcoholica but theyre back kicking ass and taking names.

[Aerotides]

Mootallica wrote:

I knew it'd beat Slipknot.

Everyone knew it would beat slipknot.

[slayer_rule_\m/]

now a horde of people are going to say metallica never 'sold out'.
It sounds like a good album, might pick it up when i get the chance

[McLovin-]

Ever since I heard that little bit of "Cyanide" on the Mission Metallica site... I've wanted to listen to it.

Cyanide is teh best song EVAR!

[buckethead_jr]

Melodic_Rocker wrote:

Is this really a surprise to anyone? as overly-hyped as this album was. which i found to be quite mediocre, but still way better than st. anger

+1

[Birchall17]

Mr_Pleb_Mgoo :
The real metallica fans knew they'd come back.

Metallica didn't sell out, bob rock did.

The real Metallica fans liked their music and supported them regardless and didn't jump on the 'lets sh*t on Metallica' band wagon.

[LedFloyd77]

georgakis187 :
owned all opPOSERS once again...

now every faggot that doubted them can suck my fat one

lol i totally agree... its funny that everyone is saying metallica is back and theyre the best.. but 6 months ago half of UG was saying how bad they were..

[Afi_rocker_91]

Dont care for it.
Older stuff is better.
Not saying they aint talented, its just i prefer older stuff.

I mean its not that great, i think why it got #1 is cause it was anticipated and duh, everyone loves metallica so they had to go buy the album. Anyways, Slipknots was great. Different..but great. I also prefer their older stuff as well.

[Afi_rocker_91]

Btw, i do admit this new metallica album was soooo much better than St.Anger

[Metallicam]

Load and Reload were way better than this in my opinion. This is an ok album, and only slightly better than St Anger. Don't get me wrong, I love all their stuff, but this was just kind of a 'meh...' reaction.

[Metallicam]

maxxbuckeye54 wrote:

im just curious what everyone thought of unforgiven III. i think it wasn't that great. it's like 6 songs of thrashing and whoopin ass, then ufIII. im thinkin they should have kept it fast paced the whole way through, then throw ufIII at the end, in secret-song fashion.

I agree with you. I wasn't a big fan and didn't think it deserved to be part of the trilogy. I think a secret song would have been a neat idea.
Sorry for the double post.

[myname86]

Metallicam :
maxxbuckeye54 wrote:

im just curious what everyone thought of unforgiven III. i think it wasn't that great. it's like 6 songs of thrashing and whoopin ass, then ufIII. im thinkin they should have kept it fast paced the whole way through, then throw ufIII at the end, in secret-song fashion.


I agree with you. I wasn't a big fan and didn't think it deserved to be part of the trilogy. I think a secret song would have been a neat idea.
Sorry for the double post.

I gotta say I think Unforgiven III is a really great song after a few listens. Like a lot of songs on this album it kinda has to grow on you. Yes, it doesn't thrash and kick your ass like the other songs but the albums gotta have some dimension to it (don't want another St. Anger eh?) And as for it not being apart of the trilogy, I again have to disagree. The lyrics James wrote for this song continue the story he started on the Black Album with The Unforgiven and Reload's Unforigven II. Next to Judas Kiss, these could be some of the best lyrics on the album. James has that ability to make one line sound so epic, "How can I be lost, if I don't know where to go." It's so laid out and simple but so powerful. That's the Metallica I love.

[DunnyExplorer]

Metallica did not "sell out" on Load and Reload - they merely stretched their wings in a different musical direction. As a musician (I use the term loosely!) I can fully appreciate why they recorded these albums - to try and keep themselves fresh - without these albums the band may very well have imploded. I have to admit that I don't really care for either album (I think there is probably a good 6 song EP from the songs on both records) but then again I don't think the songs on St Anger are that bad - its just the production that stiffles it and this probably puts me at odds with most peoples views.

However, Death Magnetic is a true return to form as far as I'm concerned - don't think there is a bad song on it. Loved it from the first listen.

[myname86]

"Got no where to go"...****ed that one up

[Tattoo5150]

this album ****ing kicked ass and definately kicked the shit out of st anger

[Kapalen]

Bard_of_all wrote:

Hmm, I've always loved metal and I've never really listened to Metallica... I think now is the time to check em out haha.

You're a liar, it's impossible to both love metal and not have heard metallica.

[NeverMIA]

MasterStafy wrote:

this album has seperated the fairweather metallica fans with the true fans. I own all the albums and liten to them on a regular basis. I consider myself a true fan all others over overanalyze metallica and judge them...read between the lines and stop talking out your ass. when you make a multiplatinum band that is better then metallica then you can judge them.

I completely agree.

[mercurymay]

Metallica's Death Magnetic beat out albums by Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Jessica Simpson and LL Cool J for the top slot.

Was that necessary to include? Come on. That's like "Britney Spears was defeated by David Draiman when it came to determining the most talented bald vocalist"

[fatass665]

yeah metallica ****ing sucks
theres so many better bands out there now
but they sould just stop and quit
and they are all hypocrites

[MasterStafy]

DunnyExplorer wrote:

Metallica did not "sell out" on Load and Reload - they merely stretched their wings in a different musical direction. As a musician (I use the term loosely!) I can fully appreciate why they recorded these albums - to try and keep themselves fresh - without these albums the band may very well have imploded. I have to admit that I don't really care for either album (I think there is probably a good 6 song EP from the songs on both records) but then again I don't think the songs on St Anger are that bad - its just the production that stiffles it and this probably puts me at odds with most peoples views.

However, Death Magnetic is a true return to form as far as I'm concerned - don't think there is a bad song on it. Loved it from the first listen.

I personally love Metallica as musicians I think whatever they do, they do for a reason (reference to Kirk's comment on choosing not to)
they can turn crap into gold by looking at it. I daresay they could do a song with MCR and make them look good.....nevermind I take that back. but anyway Death Magnetic does not have a bad song on it and I include the unfogiven three on the basis that it is bad only compared to the other two. I put this album on my mp3 player behind my and justice for all playlists and master of puppets and kill em all and ride the lightning...basically the first 4 albums and I felt like it was just an extention of the first 4. The black album didn't sound much like the others even though (it is disputed) that their best song ever is on that album. personally master of puppets may be equal to sandman..i don't know cause I love all songs that Metallica puts out including St. Anger. Maybe thats just me but Metallica never lost it they always had it...using the term "it" loosely being different talents of songwriting and guitar skill and going from the black album on back, to load and reload takes alot of talent to completely change your sound like that. Some bands can't even find that "Sound". Yet to change it completely and still sound awesome is beyond me. Metallica is just amazing. Like them or not no opinion, may it be good or bad, biased or unbiased, or just overanalyzing in every way will never change the fact that Metallica IS Metallica and it will always be that way.

[TheJudasKiss]

Theres just something about this band that I love.

Like, I love the music obviously. I love every single album they've ever made. But there's just something about these guys... in my eyes, they can never do wrong.

[radioplay]

didnt really like em then,dont really like em now. But their older stuff is pretty good,Sad But True has to be one of my favorite songs.

[jdF250]

defintiely a mediocre album.....Metallica are just the greatest band ever. EVER!!!!!

[jdF250]

seriously.....did anyone expect a difference.....NO!

[MasterStafy]

TheJudasKiss wrote:

Theres just something about this band that I love.

Like, I love the music obviously. I love every single album they've ever made. But there's just something about these guys... in my eyes, they can never do wrong.

that comment the lo-o-o-ong one right before yours basically says what you just did. The fact that they aren't stupid like fall out boy or the jonas brothers or MCR or (insert poser band here) is just that. If you read any biography on them or read the interview with ron mcgovney you will explode with respect for them. I did. I love them as people. hetfield is the ****ing man and their music fits my interests perfectly. Like black people to rap, its me to metallica.

[Cobalt Blue]

happyfinesad wrote:

I love how now that everyone has found out that the album doesn't suck, all of the previous dissenters have, instead of just sucking it up and eating crow, come out like "I ****in' knew it, man! Metallica ****in' own!". Funny, that.

good call, you don't see anybody saying like "well shit I was wrong, this isn't shit like st. anger."

... I still have to pick up the new album I've only listened to two tracks so far.

[DunnyExplorer]

MasterStafy - I think we are reading from the same page my friend. What I am trying to say is that whatever any band does, they do for a reason, especially when you become as big as Metallica. They never lost their ability as musicians and they never lost their ability to write songs - they merely ventured in to areas that didn't sit well with certain parts of their audience. I personally think "Master of Puppets" is the greatest metal album of all time but Death Magnetic at the moment puts a warm smile on my face when I listen to it - I think it is that good. I have been an avid fan since 1983 when I bought "Kill 'em All" and saw the band in London in 1984 at the Lycem Ballroom (after their 1983 tour with The Rods was cancelled.....due to poor ticket sales!) and they have never "lost" it - they merely recorded some songs that I personally did not think were as good as their previous output. Then again, when your previous output is as strong as theirs, they will always struggle in some peoples eyes. Lets have the UK tour dates announced - cant wait to see the boys live again.

[Jonny92]

Mr_Pleb_Mgoo wrote:

The real metallica fans knew they'd come back.

Metallica didn't sell out, bob rock did.

true that

[MasterStafy]

fatass665 wrote:

yeah metallica ****ing sucks
theres so many better bands out there now
but they sould just stop and quit
and they are all hypocrites

your obviously not a fan. look you are entitled to your opinion but its wrong. I would love to see you say that to Hetfields' face.He would hunt you down ALL NIGHTMARE LONG, shove CYANIDE down your throat, and sing THAT WAS JUST YOUR LIFE to celebrate. Just stop complaining like a pussybitch and dont buy the album.

[teh_Beatles]

Am I the only one who is diasspointed with the album?

[MasterStafy]

DunnyExplorer wrote:

MasterStafy - I think we are reading from the same page my friend. What I am trying to say is that whatever any band does, they do for a reason, especially when you become as big as Metallica. They never lost their ability as musicians and they never lost their ability to write songs - they merely ventured in to areas that didn't sit well with certain parts of their audience. I personally think "Master of Puppets" is the greatest metal album of all time but Death Magnetic at the moment puts a warm smile on my face when I listen to it - I think it is that good. I have been an avid fan since 1983 when I bought "Kill 'em All" and saw the band in London in 1984 at the Lycem Ballroom (after their 1983 tour with The Rods was cancelled.....due to poor ticket sales!) and they have never "lost" it - they merely recorded some songs that I personally did not think were as good as their previous output. Then again, when your previous output is as strong as theirs, they will always struggle in some peoples eyes. Lets have the UK tour dates announced - cant wait to see the boys live again.

Yessir we all can agree that when yuo start out setting the bar that fricken high its hard to go higher.

[Raven_Flight]

yes i knew this was going to happen! =)
really deserved
but something about the article bothered me
The four horsemen are james, lars, kirk and CLIFF
nothing's gonna change that!
nothing against trujillo, he fits perfectly into tallica
go, go, death magnetic!

[MasterStafy]

Raven_Flight wrote:

yes i knew this was going to happen! =)
really deserved
but something about the article bothered me
The four horsemen are james, lars, kirk and CLIFF
nothing's gonna change that!
nothing against trujillo, he fits perfectly into tallica
go, go, death magnetic!

well...true. BUT he is the rightful Heir and successor to the label so I think it fits.

[TheJudasKiss]

MasterStafy wrote:

TheJudasKiss wrote:

Theres just something about this band that I love.

Like, I love the music obviously. I love every single album they've ever made. But there's just something about these guys... in my eyes, they can never do wrong.


that comment the lo-o-o-ong one right before yours basically says what you just did. The fact that they aren't stupid like fall out boy or the jonas brothers or MCR or (insert poser band here) is just that. If you read any biography on them or read the interview with ron mcgovney you will explode with respect for them. I did. I love them as people. hetfield is the ****ing man and their music fits my interests perfectly. Like black people to rap, its me to metallica.

I do respect them, I have nothing for respect for this band. James Hetfield is my idol. Metallica been my favorite band since forever. They're what got me into this type of music and they're the reason I started playing guitar. I dont know, I guess I kinda owe them my identity. They helped me figure out who I am.

Checked

[bmarlatt1685]

MasterStafy wrote:

this album has seperated the fairweather metallica fans with the true fans. I own all the albums and liten to them on a regular basis. I consider myself a true fan all others over overanalyze metallica and judge them...read between the lines and stop talking out your ass. when you make a multiplatinum band that is better then metallica then you can judge them.

+1,000... I agree. I own all their albums, and love them all. Yes, even Load and Reload to all the poser fans out there. Load's in my top 5 favorite of theirs too. St. Anger wasn't great, and it certainly wasn't "Metallica" good, but it was still a good album compared to other crap out there. They could've just tuned the snare and put solos in, but that's Bob Rock's fault (If you've seen "Some Kind of Monster" you'll know Hammett protested the idea of a no solo album so they wouldn't become "trendy"). As for this album, I love it. "The End of the Line" and "The Judas Kiss" are my favorite's on it, and I even love "The Unforgiven III"... very different from the previous two.

[MasterStafy]

TheJudasKiss wrote:

MasterStafy wrote:

TheJudasKiss wrote:

Theres just something about this band that I love.

Like, I love the music obviously. I love every single album they've ever made. But there's just something about these guys... in my eyes, they can never do wrong.


that comment the lo-o-o-ong one right before yours basically says what you just did. The fact that they aren't stupid like fall out boy or the jonas brothers or MCR or (insert poser band here) is just that. If you read any biography on them or read the interview with ron mcgovney you will explode with respect for them. I did. I love them as people. hetfield is the ****ing man and their music fits my interests perfectly. Like black people to rap, its me to metallica.


I do respect them, I have nothing for respect for this band. James Hetfield is my idol. Metallica been my favorite band since forever. They're what got me into this type of music and they're the reason I started playing guitar. I dont know, I guess I kinda owe them my identity. They helped me figure out who I am.

Amen. Enough said.

[Deftones_84]

aza_rock_god wrote:

am i the only one who doesnt like this album?

I like the album, but I think United Abominations beats this by at least 2 letter grades.

[MasterStafy]

Deftones_84 wrote:

aza_rock_god wrote:

am i the only one who doesnt like this album?


I like the album, but I think United Abominations beats this by at least 2 letter grades.

Difference for me there is I have never heard united... whatever you said.

[MasterStafy]

In the beginning, there was Metallica and it was orgazmic.
Hetfield said, let there be metal
and it came to be.
He sat there and said it is awesome.
and instead of resting on the 7th day they rock all the time.

[James_Het_Rules]

Well i guess maybe now everyone who was dissing on the album will shut up.

Congrats to the guys, this is a great album.

And i can't wait to see em Dec 1st

[scottishmob]

georgakis187 wrote:

owned all opPOSERS once again...

now every faggot that doubted them can suck my fat one

I wish I could shake your hand.

[ALLCINGI]

What a great ****ing albumn !Like the song says suicide and then redemption Metallica really has redeemed themselves FINALLY with this one i've bought two albumns so far!

[ThrashIsGreat]

The thrash kings have reclaimed the throne.

Welcome home Metallica.

[chuck spectre]

wohooooow , **** yeah , i know metallica would do it!!!!

[ALLCINGI]

Oh and Bob Cock sucked and always has!

[Dreaming-V]

hell yeah welcome home metallica

[ImagineTheThorn]

Finally, Metallica is on top of the music world again!

[f1sk]

hehe they still got it

[Mx023]

rofl at the hetfield pic.
you think they'll finally give up on their fight against free music downloads since they're finally making money again?

[saitenslayer]

metallica will always win

[JPetrucci25]

brokenwizard wrote:

cool, we all knew this would happen though, like the album was super built up, like, EVERYONE is buying this album, still i do like it and it is the best release of the week/month whatever so i'm not complaining.

best release of the week/month? wtf is that. tis is the best release of the year. disturbed and slipknot in a worthy 2nd and 3rd

this album is really impressive and 10x better than i was expecting. this should satisfy all the people who say metallica needs to go back to their roots. this proves they still have it in them and if u dont like it, you need to be beat

[fly fly fly]

Great album. Best songs were definitely "That Was Just Your Life", the end heavy part of "The Day that never comes", "All Nightmare Long", and "My Apocolypse". Only 2 complaints...
1. I wish there had been a more diverse amount of speed on the album. it was either their higher tempo-kind of songs, which is awesome, of course, or their super slow ballads. I just wanted to hear a super-heavy chugger. Songs are for the most part awesome though.
2. I wish I could hear the bass a tiny bit more. I love loud drum mixes, but it was almost excessive.

It was amazing beside that...

[MasterStafy]

The experience metallica has (double post sorry)
they have the potential to be better than they were. people dont just get worse. if they do its cause they allow themselves to get worse because of the fact that they bask in fame. METAL isnt about BASKING in fame its about kicking your ass with raw power. metallica will make another album and I am 98% sure that it will be better than this one. I think this was just a warm-up.

[Rocker_94]

Not surprised. It's an epic album. Way better than St. Anger.

[TXWzero]

it's about time there's some real music on the charts. even better it's #1. metallica ****ing rocks!

[cfh0636]

To be honest I used the new album as a coaster... I didn't like it at all Hetfield can't sing anymore. I don't listen to anything after the black album.

[roarinflames]

went to get tickets on saturday
and they sold out in less than 15 minutes

so im basically screwed out of seeing them

[Graveworm]

I'm not surprised.


Metallica fanboys would eat anything Metallica.

[edgeyyz]

...and they deserve number one on the charts...

[mhylands]

Great job! I'm glad to see Metallica doing good again. New album is pretty awesome by the way, however it took me a listen or two to get adjusted.

[teh_Beatles]

Graveworm wrote:

I'm not surprised.


Metallica fanboys would eat anything Metallica.

I agree it's ridiculos.

I still think it's better than St. Anger, but that does NOT make it a good album..

[cfh0636]

Yep it sucks pretty much... Not aggressive enough

[Gormanilius]

Its not at #1 on the billboard charts. Some rapper is there. Why is this?

[Noremak]

yaaay.

9 more years intill the next album!

(they do this so our children can buy thier album also)

[LazyLatinoRocke]

Does anybody get a feeling that metal is coming back like it did before?

[jthm_guitarist]

I don't think this, in any way, tells if the album is good or not. St. Anger was #1 in five countries, doesn't mean the new album will stay.

[Fuzzbox91]

thats good, its definatly one of the best metal albums this year.

[bologna121121]

guitartilldeath wrote:

Metallica's Death Magnetic beat out albums by Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Jessica Simpson and LL Cool J for the top slot.

Praise the Lord.

I couldn't agree more

[Astaldo]

****ing great album!!

[dale-banez]

stewiegriffin23 wrote:

yeeeaaahhh.....dis albums awesome....its as good as ...and justice for all!!!

i wouldn't go that far

[cfh0636]

It doesn't even compare... They should have taken Les Claypool when they had the chance... They also should have picked up Dave Lombardo before he rejoined slayer too. Maybe get a new singer and leave James just to play rhythm then it would be a great album!

[aznrockerdude]

strat07 wrote:

Trivium's Shogun is the best metal album this time.

Dead Pathetic Sucked hard!

No. I don't love/hate them as much as the next UG'er, but they are far from making the best metal album really.

[cfh0636]

Well not that Rob's a bad bassist either... Dave Lombardo makes Lars look like a fool though... I saw a video of them playing Battery with Dave on drums and it was sick. James just doesn't have the shrill in his voice that he had when he was young so it just sounds like a dying old man when he sings

[CliffIsAngry]

and justice for all wasn't that good an album. I can't respect an album where they cut off the bass. And the lyrics on AJFA are very widespread.

I haven't heard all the sounds on Death Magnetic, but they seem to be on track. However I still think Kirk has lost his magic. He seems repititive in his riffing/soloing.

Really nice bass lines though.

[CliffIsAngry]

cfh0636 wrote:

Well not that Rob's a bad bassist either... Dave Lombardo makes Lars look like a fool though... I saw a video of them playing Battery with Dave on drums and it was sick. James just doesn't have the shrill in his voice that he had when he was young so it just sounds like a dying old man when he sings

I agree, james' voice is different, I don't like his vibratoing, it's too much imo.

And Dave Lombardo ripds Ulrich to pieces every time.

[I am the Drake]

I bought it Friday. I'm proud to say that I contributed to its success. It is very good. I love it. It doesn't beat Master Of Puppets, Kill Em All, Ride The Lightening, or the Black Album, but it will definitely do! I can't wait to see them in November!!!

[Tortiss]

metalhead887 wrote:

strat07 wrote:

Trivium's Shogun is the best metal album this time.

Dead Pathetic Sucked hard!

LADS LOOKS LIKE YET ANOTHER PRICK


your trying to compare trivium who are like the size of your cock (which is undoubtlebley small)

to METALLICA the best metal (IMO) band to walk this earth

Up ttallica

cantt w8 for a UK dates 2 announced

As much as I know Trivium sucks hard, do you realize you just made fun of of someone's opinion, then boasted your own?...Just found it a little ironic lol.

[MasterStafy]

cfh0636 wrote:

To be honest I used the new album as a coaster... I didn't like it at all Hetfield can't sing anymore. I don't listen to anything after the black album.

better voice than the shit now.

[MasterStafy]

Donkey Fly wrote:

MasterStafy wrote:

fatass665 wrote:

yeah metallica ****ing sucks
theres so many better bands out there now
but they sould just stop and quit
and they are all hypocrites

your obviously not a fan. look you are entitled to your opinion but its wrong. I would love to see you say that to Hetfields' face.He would hunt you down ALL NIGHTMARE LONG, shove CYANIDE down your throat, and sing THAT WAS JUST YOUR LIFE to celebrate. Just stop complaining like a pussybitch and dont buy the album.

Lame.

Fanyboy.

like i said. opinion. And I am a fan and always will be no matter how bad they get if at all. Metallica could start rapping and I'd still listen to them. I hate rap by the way.

[kainvinosec]

I thought Cyanide was their latest single?

[MasterStafy]

kainvinosec wrote:

I thought Cyanide was their latest single?

its the first song they debued. the day that never comes is their chosen single. and rightly so because it appeals to more than just the metallica crowd.

[neca]

if they re-released ...AJFA with the same production as the Black Album, you'd buy it again.

you can always buy the japanese version of the album. it has a much better sond quality like every other japanese production has

[LedZepKicksAzz]

And I expect them to hold that spot till the ac/dc album comes out.

[shpaz]

I got the album today. As I went through the album, I was like OMG.
I realy liked Death Magnetic. The songs are heavy and thrashy. For a moment there I thought it was 1988. In my openion this is the album of the year.

[Fiberglass Gum]

Fuck those Jonas Brothes cocksuckers. >>

Glad Metallica is up there.

Zep would be proud.

[somedude789]

how the hell did they get involved with Bob Rock anyway?! if you look at his production history hes made more rap/hip-hop albums then anything.

[noodlegts]

MasterStafy wrote:

happyfinesad wrote:

I love how now that everyone has found out that the album doesn't suck, all of the previous dissenters have, instead of just sucking it up and eating crow, come out like "I ****in' knew it, man! Metallica ****in' own!". Funny, that.


metallica has only sucked by metallicas own standards. st. anger still killed all other poser rock out there.

AMEN to that... Death Magnetic!!!! Wohoooo.
Amazing frickin' album.

[RAGman22ReborN]

and deservedly so, this album made me forget St. Anger existed. Plus it's their longest album since ...And Justice For All!. This album was just freakin good and it's the fresh breath of musical air the industry's needed.

[Flying Afros]

Best album in 20 years. Thanks for making this guys.

[recliner33]

metallica didn't sellout, their bandwagon did!!!

[Gormanilius]

HAS ANYONE ACTUALLY WENT TO THE BILLBOARD WEBSITE?????
Death MAgnetic is not at the top for some odd reason, or on the charts for that matter? Can someone please explain this?

[Melodic_Rocker]

Death Magnetic isn't bad, but it definitely isn't the best album in the last 20 years or even the last 2 years. Thrash metal is from the 80's and it should stay there, even though I prefer that to emo/punk crap.

[MasterStafy]

neca wrote:

if they re-released ...AJFA with the same production as the Black Album, you'd buy it again. you can always buy the japanese version of the album. it has a much better sond quality like every other japanese production has

where can I get that?

[JimMRocks]

This is definitally great to hear. I knew they would make a good follow-up to that crappy "St. Anger". Congradulations to Metallica on there well-deserved #1 slot.

[mdawg24]

Melodic_Rocker wrote:

Is this really a surprise to anyone? as overly-hyped as this album was. which i found to be quite mediocre, but still way better than st. anger

I agree. It was much better than I expected, however it wasn't as good as their old stuff still

[wildarmx]

DECENT ALBUM, at its best. the only reason people think this is a good album is because it IS metallica. Slipknots cd is much beter, although hammet did kick some ass

[ZamoraZ]

Metallica's Death Magnetic beat out albums by Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Jessica Simpson and LL Cool J for the top slot.

Praise the Lord.

+1
Good to see that there some hope to change the situation of popular music

[DimeLvR]

After being disappointed after buying the "Black album" when it came out I have never bought another since until last Friday. This new album is great The end of the line is a great song. In fact they are all great songs. Why people think james voice sounds bad is beyond me? I think he sings better this way then when he was trying to sing he cant sing he is thrash he has to yell listen to no life(and black-st. anger) then listen to KEA, RTL,MOP,AJFA he cant sing. This album makes me very happy I was 9 when i first heard metallica or any heavy thrash for that matter I have been hooked since I'm now 32. Thank you MetallicA!!!

[MasterStafy]

DimeLvR wrote:

After being disappointed after buying the "Black album" when it came out I have never bought another since until last Friday. This new album is great The end of the line is a great song. In fact they are all great songs. Why people think james voice sounds bad is beyond me? I think he sings better this way then when he was trying to sing he cant sing he is thrash he has to yell listen to no life(and black-st. anger) then listen to KEA, RTL,MOP,AJFA he cant sing. This album makes me very happy I was 9 when i first heard metallica or any heavy thrash for that matter I have been hooked since I'm now 32. Thank you MetallicA!!!

well ok lets think, he was singing in his 20's back when thrash was just starting and didnt have a traditional sound. his voice wasnt that trained...and if you listen to no life til leather his voice sounded like he was a kid compared to know. It was the fact that metallica was so raw that made them the kings of thrash. well...them and testament. testament is called the godfathers of thrash..but anyway the black album was shure as heck not bad so please spare me the idiocracy.

[lbra73]

I'm so happy this is #1. The album is so amazing I've haven't stopped listening to it. I'm shocked how good it is.

[MegaGreg]

As Jack Black once said, "You can't kill the metal".

[PopPunkPotHead]

UnitedAbominations!!!!!

[MasterStafy]

united is not as good a metallica. PERIOD

[Korosu]

I guess it's like a polished turd. And that's better than the other garbage competing on the Billboard.

[shadowsoverhell]

congrats to Metallica on the awesome album, and for finally gaining some respect for something they've done since Load. I'm not gonna lie, Death Magnetic sounds a lot like the awkward bastard love child of Load and Justice, but it works. really really well. i cant get enough of that All Nightmare Long though, i crawl back in and my luck runs ou-TAH!

[DamageMachine]

PopPunkPotHead wrote:

UnitedAbominations!!!!!

SUCKSS!!!

Glad to see 'Tallica back at the top

[DimeLvR]

MasterStafy wrote:

DimeLvR wrote:

After being disappointed after buying the "Black album" when it came out I have never bought another since until last Friday. This new album is great The end of the line is a great song. In fact they are all great songs. Why people think james voice sounds bad is beyond me? I think he sings better this way then when he was trying to sing he cant sing he is thrash he has to yell listen to no life(and black-st. anger) then listen to KEA, RTL,MOP,AJFA he cant sing. This album makes me very happy I was 9 when i first heard metallica or any heavy thrash for that matter I have been hooked since I'm now 32. Thank you MetallicA!!!

well ok lets think, he was singing in his 20's back when thrash was just starting and didnt have a traditional sound. his voice wasnt that trained...and if you listen to no life til leather his voice sounded like he was a kid compared to know. It was the fact that metallica was so raw that made them the kings of thrash. well...them and testament. testament is called the godfathers of thrash..but anyway the black album was shure as heck not bad so please spare me the idiocracy.

Since ONE James has tried too hard to sing he cannot sing in key thats a simple fact he has to yell to sound like james hence listen to the first 4. and IMHO since one was a hit mr. rock wanted to milk the success for all it was worth. Like i said I love this album Rob adds a groove that metallica has been lackin since the death of Cliff.

This album is prob good enough plus being at #1 to cause mustane to relapse lol.

Checked!

[Metonyx]

Wow a metal album that can be considered metal *coughnotslipknotcough* at no. 1 HAS TO IMPACT the stupid rapper/pretty singer shit thats going around lately. Whatever.

Welcome Home, Metallica. And I see you brought music with you.

[RockInPeaceDime]

Good album with the exception of some of the lead guitar from Kirk. I just don't care for Kirk so don't take that to mean much! Except for the solo on The End of the Line...that was purely the worse music I've ever heard from Metallica and you can't disagree with that.

[lopezmetalmunky]

Alright, so here's what I'm going to say. It's going to be one sentence that everyone can agree on:
Thank God it's not the Jonas Brothers at Number One.

[lopezmetalmunky]

Metonyx wrote:

Wow a metal album that can be considered metal *coughnotslipknotcough* at no. 1 HAS TO IMPACT the stupid rapper/pretty singer shit thats going around lately. Whatever.

Welcome Home, Metallica. And I see you brought music with you.

+1000

[MasterStafy]

lopezmetalmunky wrote:

Alright, so here's what I'm going to say. It's going to be one sentence that everyone can agree on:
Thank God it's not the Jonas Brothers at Number One.

amen, amen, amen.

[DBrooks0022]

guitartilldeath wrote:

Metallica's Death Magnetic beat out albums by Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, Jessica Simpson and LL Cool J for the top slot.

Praise the Lord.


i'll amen to that

+1

[dfresh91]

today is a good day for music, finally no pop crap or sellout stuff that just has sexuall inuendos, finally some real music with real musicians

[acdclandon]

so far i think their pushing the progressive stuff to much
like to me it just sounds like "hey we can still play long ass songs with hard arrangements", the difference with this and ...and justice for all was that justice was also hella good....

[metalhed717]

personally i think that while this is not nearly as good as old metallica, im glad they released this album and is probably the best out there right now (still though formation of damnation was better) and am excited to see some good music on the top of the charts.

[nevin021s]

seeing them on nov. 9th, gonna go front row and lose my voice

sounds like the greatest day of my life

[Warheart1188]

Death Magnetic is great, Very much like the old Metallica, except for different lyrics. I mean, it's not comparable to anything from the 80's but it's better than anything they've released since the black album. Well deserved for them.

[RUSTDOGG666]

Well of course Metallica is going to be those artists at the number one spot. They do deserve it. Death Magnetic kicks ass!!!

[sneyob]

Although this is only Three of the Horesmen,
(Rob is not one)

This album was amazing!

It really grows on you.
Some great riffs, choruses,
Deserves #1!
(Especially with those other albums up there... Kid Rock? LL Cool J? WTF?)

[MasterStafy]

sneyob wrote:

Although this is only Three of the Horesmen,
(Rob is not one)

This album was amazing!

It really grows on you.
Some great riffs, choruses,
Deserves #1!
(Especially with those other albums up there... Kid Rock? LL Cool J? WTF?)

i think Sir Trujillo is an amazing bassist. a step lower than cliff.

[AerialOverdrive]

Kapalen wrote:

Bard_of_all wrote:

Hmm, I've always loved metal and I've never really listened to Metallica... I think now is the time to check em out haha.


You're a liar, it's impossible to both love metal and not have heard metallica.

+1 ...truth

[pantericadeth]

Thyrfing wrote:

Pants1985 wrote:

Whether it be Slipknot or Metallica. I am just glad to see Metal getting the #1 spot on the charts.


I would agree, but Slipknot isn't metal. :P

heyy slipknots metal. lol.

Anyways, i love this new album. I liked load and reload too, just not every song (i like every song from kill-black lol). St anger was ok, not good enough to buy it though. DM i was wayy worth it though, IMO. I was unsure at first but it all grew on me lol. Also good to see them beat jessica simpson. I knew they were better looking but i wasn't sure musically. hahah

[ccase]

The CD was good, no their best work, but im glad to see Metallica find themselves again.

[slashedaxl103]

The four horsemen killing them all

[Bunyip]

Thankyou to all the walmarts, targets, kmarts and various other companies that would have put mass orders through making this album number 1 before it even hit the shelves.

although I beleive this would have been number 1 even if you had to learn how to do a backflip to get a copy damn good album it is too

[jesuswalked2008]

Bard_of_all wrote:

Hmm, I've always loved metal and I've never really listened to Metallica... I think now is the time to check em out haha.

moron.
metallica IS metal.
thats the first metal you should have listened to...

ccccchecked.

[Imperial]

Ha, i was just watching Cliff Em All. James looks a hellofalot younger 25 years ago.

[Strato-Massacre]

isn't this also a big win for metal in general?

[Slasher21]

Are you guy's freaking mad?!? Death Magnetic sucked!!!! It was full of poorly done riffs, crappy drum beats and bad bass playing. The Unforgiven III..... what a pile of shit!!!! It was dreadful. It was one of the worst Metallica songs written. It had no roots from I or II. Hat off to Metallica for trying, but it was bad..... stop before you hurt yourselfs!!!!!

I hated to watch my hero's Metallica crash and burn like that. It's hard for me to listen too because of that.

And Slipknot is metal!!!!! There album was way better than Metallica's, and I would expect Shogun to be too!!!!!

[MegaRon]

Dr Funkenstein wrote:

Deservedly so!

Agreed! Great album all around, so much so that I had to call up my friend who is nuts about Metallica and yell about how Metallica is making good music again! ... Of course, he'd been listening to the released stuff for a while, so he knew, but I was still ecstatic.

[vinne666]

slipknot is one of my favorite bands ever but i knew metallica would do it it was a really good album and i cant wait for the next

[bassboy 999]

Metallica could release an album with a picture of two stones and a stick on the front cover, call it "Dirt Music" and record a normal family conversation over dinner and it would go to number 1. What's this about Slipknot rivalring Metallica? You're out of your mind!

[Rajah]

Death Magnetic could only manage a top 6 debut here in Australia. Slipknot are still number 4 after 3 weeks, having spent the first 2 weeks at number one.

[Metallica Fan08]

Metallica Fan08 wrote:

aza_rock_god wrote:

am i the only one who doesnt like this album?

Yes

[Menzaine]

The album is good but I like beer.

[AmottPetrucci61]

Nothing much to go on about!

[Ichimaru]

Good to see that the population still appreciates heavy metal.

[GNR'n'A7X]

f1f2 wrote:

Mootallica wrote:

I knew it'd beat Slipknot.

Good news for Metallica

wtf Slipknot?
Metallica will always

For real. I'd be one pissed-off motherf*ker if Metallica couldn't beat out Slipknot on the charts. I mean, c'mon: Metallica >>> Slipknot. It's quite simple, really.

-DDP

[GNR'n'A7X]

jesuswalked2008 wrote:

Bard_of_all wrote:

Hmm, I've always loved metal and I've never really listened to Metallica... I think now is the time to check em out haha.

moron.
metallica IS metal.
thats the first metal you should have listened to...

Correction: Black Sabbath =]

-DDP

[joshua029]

well deserved and i'm also glad to see that the early leak didn't hurt the sales. good job boys.

[skindred]

saw them at the 02 monday night, they f*ckin ruled! that was just your life live, amazing. cyanide had everyone goin nuts.

ladies and gentleman, metallica are back on form!!

[billebob666]

got the album yesterday, is growing on me!
Certainly beats the last 3 pathetic excuses for albums they put out!
Only complaint is the lack of Burton (God) Although Trujillos bass is not very audible?

[Deftones_84]

I remember when St. Anger came out, most of the people on the online forums just loved it...but then slowly turned against it. Not saying that it will necessarily happen with this album, but I've seen it happen before. Those of you who rip on United Abominations are just pitiful. Saying that it sucks without any detail of why you think that isn't getting you anywhere. You know it is possible to be a fan of both bands, I know some are.

[fade_to_black17]

Rajah wrote:

Death Magnetic could only manage a top 6 debut here in Australia. Slipknot are still number 4 after 3 weeks, having spent the first 2 weeks at number one.

yea dude whats with that? I suppose some of us have pretty poor taste in music haha.

Im so glad i stuck by these guys the whole time. Im sure there is a lot of haters out there right now who are feeling pretty stupid for doubting them after this awesome comeback.

Congrats Metallica!

[leafy]

HAH! beat kid rock!
rightfully so.

checked

[SEALSniper1152]

Mr_Pleb_Mgoo wrote:

The real metallica fans knew they'd come back.

Metallica didn't sell out, bob rock did.

yeah... at least the new album is good, not the old stuff, but good

[Sibanakk]

I love the nutty sound!

[superjoint2112]

Sibanakk :
I love the nutty sound!

hahaha yeah i really hated when lars said nutty all the time but i guess he really could'nt help it its the only describing word that fits

[azz0017]

aza_rock_god wrote:

am i the only one who doesnt like this album?

nope, i think it was prettty average, and since when has the charts been an accurate representation of good music anyway, i seem to remember st anger doin pretty well in the charts and well it kinda sounds like metallica was ashamed of that album:P

all bitching aside, congrats to them!

[cookadam]

Lets be honest here, if any other band put out this type of music, it would not be at number 1. Bottom line. I love this band, but there isnt really anything new or unique about this album.

They haven't shown any growth, they have only shown that they have stopped slipping downward.

[The-OwNeR]

Look all in all this album is good for metal^^
has it not been a good year for metal. Disturbed. Slipknot now Metallice^^ not to mention Triviums new album and Megadeths new one next year^^

What really grinds ma gears is people saying oh its not like the 80's oh cry me a ****ing river its 2008 music has changed its sound has changed and will continue to change... Overal good album and tbh the Unforgiven III isnt a bad song you need to listen to it a few times till it grows on you

[MasterStafy]

pantericadeth wrote:

Thyrfing wrote:

Pants1985 wrote:

Whether it be Slipknot or Metallica. I am just glad to see Metal getting the #1 spot on the charts.


I would agree, but Slipknot isn't metal. :P


heyy slipknots metal. lol.

Anyways, i love this new album. I liked load and reload too, just not every song (i like every song from kill-black lol). St anger was ok, not good enough to buy it though. DM i was wayy worth it though, IMO. I was unsure at first but it all grew on me lol. Also good to see them beat jessica simpson. I knew they were better looking but i wasn't sure musically. hahah

yuor right, fake metal. like aluminum. metallica is like...titanium...

[MasterStafy]

cookadam wrote:

Lets be honest here, if any other band put out this type of music, it would not be at number 1. Bottom line. I love this band, but there isnt really anything new or unique about this album.

They haven't shown any growth, they have only shown that they have stopped slipping downward.

which is good...no?

[grouch593]

They deserve the number 1 spot with no doubt in my mind. This isn't what St. anger should have sounded like, its what load. reload, and st. anger should have sounded like. I see people trashin this album all over the place. They aren't the same band anymore bands change just like people change. What they have on this album will become a classic.

[horandago]

well deserved

[MasterStafy]

...I listened to St.anger again..and yall might crucify me for saying this but I actually enjoyed it. I mean I am into hardcore stuff besides metallica, like bullet for my valentine (new stuff) and five finger death punch so this actually wasnt that bad. not metallicas best by any means but I liked it.

[Slasher21]

Are you guy's f***ing stupid?!? Metallica's new album was shit. All the songs were crap and it wasn't worth the 30 bucks. St. Anger is sooooo much better than Death Magnetic. All Hope is Gone should be at number one..... what an album All Hope is Gone was.... Legendary. and Shoguns sounds impressive too. STOP SUCKING UP TO METALLICA!!!!!

[FearFactory1981]

I said a while ago Death Magnetic would outsell the black album. I looked at album sales so far, it's reached 490,000, almost a Gold, thus far. Anyone think DM will outsell 1991's "Metallica" or will it come close? Other than that I LOVE the album and can't wait to see them October 25th in KC at the Sprint Center. Come one, come all!

[FearFactory1981]

Slasher21 wrote:

Are you guy's f***ing stupid?!? Metallica's new album was shit. All the songs were crap and it wasn't worth the 30 bucks. St. Anger is sooooo much better than Death Magnetic. All Hope is Gone should be at number one..... what an album All Hope is Gone was.... Legendary. and Shoguns sounds impressive too. STOP SUCKING UP TO METALLICA!!!!!

This guy is obviously a dumb shit. If you hate it so much don't ****ing come here and bash it. St Anger was better? Is your head up your ass for the warmth? Take your medication and remember, socks go on first, then the shoes. Thanks for stopping by, ass.

[MetallicaFan333]

Well, it's been a while since I've posted anything lately... I think the new album is okay, but not what everyone is cracking it up to be... My local radio station played the whole album on their Heavy-Set show and it was okay... I would have been more disappointed about it if I actually have to pay for it... So, yeah... It was only okay to me, but at least they did better that St. Anger... I was almost ashamed of being a Metallica fan with that one... Also, they could've picked a better song to make as a single than "The Day That Never Comes"... Also, I was stoned out of my mind when I was listening to the album on the radio, so, the opinion I had may be a little disqualified... So, yeah... Later...

[Slaytan666]

Aerotides wrote:

Mootallica wrote:

I knew it'd beat Slipknot.

Everyone knew it would beat slipknot.

HAAAAA! I love it.

[Rajah]

fade_to_black17 wrote:

Rajah wrote:

Death Magnetic could only manage a top 6 debut here in Australia. Slipknot are still number 4 after 3 weeks, having spent the first 2 weeks at number one.

yea dude whats with that? I suppose some of us have pretty poor taste in music haha.

Im so glad i stuck by these guys the whole time. Im sure there is a lot of haters out there right now who are feeling pretty stupid for doubting them after this awesome comeback.

Congrats Metallica!

Because they released the album on the Friday/Saturday they only had 24 hours in which sales were recorded for that week. They'll be number one next week without a doubt.

[Mattallica1]

finaly something decent at the top of the uk charts, i hate seeing duffy or amy winehouse on the charts lol

[leikam2112]

The Kid Rock thing is kind of confusing. Don't you have to be a musician to lose to Metallica in album sales?

[Slasher21]

FearFactory1981 wrote:
This guy is obviously a dumb shit. If you hate it so much don't ****ing come here and bash it. St Anger was better? Is your head up your ass for the warmth? Take your medication and remember, socks go on first, then the shoes. Thanks for stopping by, ass.

Fuck-a-doodle-do!!!! Fine, I guess opinions aren't wanted on this website douche bag!!!!