Hero Of The Day [CD-Single] Review

Release Date: 1996
Label: Elektra
Genres: Thrash, Speed Metal, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Number Of Tracks: 2
Hero Of The Day is meant for hard rock fans, not metal heads.

Sound:	4
Lyrics:	3
Impression:	2
Overall rating:	3
Users rating:	7
Comments:	70

overall: 3

Reviewed by: (...), on february 19, 2007

Sound: Hero Of The Day does not sound like the Metallica I know. The whole approach is different. And while the single includes a live Kill/Ride medley, these songs off their first two CDs do not even sound like classics anymore when played by Metallica. I mean they sound like different songs. Slower, more choppy, and I need not talk about James' recent voice change shall I? The medley contains Ride the Lightning, No Remorse, The Four Horsemen, Phantom Lord, Hit The Lights, and Fight Fire With Fire. Hero Of The Day is meant for hard rock fans, not metal heads. // 4

Lyrics and Singing: One word. Terrible. Yes, the lyrics do go good with the music, but how they are sung makes me want to go deaf. It seems to me that around the time of the Black Album, James got throat surgery or something. Yes James can sing on tune, but doesn't do even an average job with it. Uh, what am I listening to and what have you done with James? // 3

Impression: The single doesn't compare to anything on this earth, in a bad way. I hate the vocals, guitars, and everything for that matter. If it was stolen, I seriously would not care. I was out at a store and saw it, and thought that I could add it to my CD collection. Yet I did not know what was in store for me when I put it in my CD player on the way home. I listened to it once that day, and once today just to remember how bad it was so I could tell you. // 2

Comments

[metalhead987]

that blows...a real travesty to metal heads everywhere. maybe metallica is on their downhill slide. a sad day for metal is at hand...

[LordThon]

...James blew his vocal chords recording the cover of "So What" during the Black Album sessions.

I take it you don't own Load or Reload?

[Brian-guitarist]

I liked Hetfield's vocals in the black album and down, but after that, they got horrible. Sorry James, but it's true

[gopherthegreat]

i didnt really like their stuff after the black album, except for the Until it sleeps single, which i do like. but even the black album wasnt as good as their early stuff. their best in my opinion was Justice For All, where they were at the peak of their creativity (in my opinion).

[synystergabriel]

**** you ****ing dick. you trying be forty and singing like your were twenty

[M.B.MetalTabber]

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are.

[Shabalaba]

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are

Dude you are completely right, i allways think that. If you are goin to rate someones album on what they used to do, just dont bother, Metallica dont play what you want they play what they want. Whatever it may be.

[el-gilberto]

im as much a metalhead as anyone, but i honestly like the mellower, more atmospheric elements of load and reload. its different to their other stuff, but that doesnt mean its bad!

[LordThon]

M.B.MetalTabber wrote:

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are.

Exactly the stance I've always taken. It's good to see that I'm not alone.

[Sintera666]

synystergabriel wrote:

**** you ****ing dick. you trying be forty and singing like your were twenty

I think yhis dude took things just a little too seriously. I mean, we all know its true that James cracked his voice up, it's true. Does that mean he still cant sing, no! However, it just so happens that in this particular CD, his singing just sucks. I listened to a live version of him singing Fight Fire with Fire and it wasn't pretty. He just can't sing their old stuff anymore, but the new stuff goes right with his singing. Load and Reload were KICKASS!!!

[Rockstar_imn]

I don't think the single was THAT bad. Sure, not their greatest work, but still. And just to put my thoughts out there, you really can rate albums from bands like Metallica and others based on how they used to be. Because they strayed from the kind of music that they used to be and the music that their fans really liked. Metallica used to be a good Thrash metal band. Now they're hard rock. Sure, I still think they're good, but I'd much rather listen to the old, thrash metal Metallica

[triky66]

This review was bull shit.

I am just going to say that Metallica wouldnt be around if they stuck to thrash. I am not saying that I dont like the early albums, because I do. But Hero Of The Day is a great song, as was Load/ReLoad.

I am just glad Metallica are doing what they want to do.

[ernies_balls]

synystergabriel wrote:

**** you ****ing dick. you trying be forty and singing like your were twenty

[beeboshain]

M.B.MetalTabber wrote:

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are.

WELL FUCKING SAID 10/10 for that reply

[break-me-in]

beeboshain wrote:

M.B.MetalTabber wrote:

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are.

WELL FUCKING SAID 10/10 for that reply

Whilst you sorta make a good point, the albums aren't as good because we are all aware that Metallica are capable of creating much better music. It's the disappointment (although I personally think St. Anger was the final nail in the coffin.)

[Shabalaba]

(although I personally think St. Anger was the final nail in the coffin.)

They even admit it wasnt the best album, everyone knows it, doesnt mean its crap or as you said the final nail in the coffin. Besides they are realsing a new album this year meant to be way better than St. Anger.

[jfsj123]

st anger wasnt a decent album but ive got high ewpectations for their new album.

[mEtAl_hEiGhTs]

Well....i personally loved the older cd's, and although i haven't heard load/reload, i like St.anger AND black. Its different, but a good different.

[Metallicafan777]

You know, they are still Metallica. Their new stuff may be different, but it's just that. Just because it's different from their older stuff it doesn't mean it sucks.

[POWERMETAL!]

jfsj123 wrote:

st anger wasnt a decent album but ive got high ewpectations for their new album.

they've really built this album up to be the best thing ever but theres no way a band can suck for 10 or 15 years and come back with a killer album, but ppl will probally like it because look at whats out to compare it to. nothing. trivium? garbage.

Metallicafan777 wrote:

You know, they are still Metallica. Their new stuff may be different, but it's just that. Just because it's different from their older stuff it doesn't mean it sucks.

no. i really don't think they are the same band anymore, the've changed not just the music but the attitude and everything. they aren't metallica.
if you could go back in time and ask the origional band (with dave and cliff) what this is and show them a video of metallica now they would probally say that it was complete shit. and if you woulda told them that was what was gonna happen to metal then you'd get hit!

that was metallica. this is not. and can never be again.

[ldnovelo]

M.B.MetalTabber :
If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are.

Imagine green day with load ond reload, everyone would throw the other cds by the window, and metallica would say: damn thats what we wanted f*** you green gays

[brian_s]

This song isn't metal, it's rock. Hero of the day & Until it sleeps are my favorite Load/reload songs. Until it sleeps is one of my favorite metallica songs because of it's lyrics with wich I can really connect to.

[zigslip]

POWERMETAL! wrote:

jfsj123 wrote:
but ppl will probally like it because look at whats out to compare it to. nothing. trivium? garbage.

why take a blow at trivium, their pumping out some great stuff, especially compared to a lot of the other bands around, number 12 looks like you, wtf is that shit, there's bound to be some kids, messing on guitars, that are extremely good like, Cacophony, metal just can't keep sucking and sucking, but it has been for a while now

[Banana-Milk]

LOL! He Didnt Get Throught Surgery!

He Went To Rehab, Now Hes All Sober!

[DustyBannister]

I think Metallica was on the downhill slide with THe Black Album. Metallica before that I love.

As for Zigslip, I like Trivium too, big fan but that last cd deserves just a few shots, it's good just not as creative as they used to be.

[Metallicafan777]

If you can't appreciate the musical value of Metallica's new stuff, at least appreciate the fact they are still around. And the only reason noone likes their new stuff is because you can't do anything but compare it to their older stuff, which was better. Look at it for what it is, not what it should be.

[trivium1001]

Metallicafan777 wrote:

You know, they are still Metallica. Their new stuff may be different, but it's just that. Just because it's different from their older stuff it doesn't mean it sucks.

I think that the tragedy of cliff still lives on, thats why i think metallica is going down in their albums. I think that they MIGHT think about cliff still and it is why thay are having problems.

[link-667]

****in hell... talk about being harsh. this is a very good tune of metallica, i quite like the guitar and the vocals are very emotional. its called changing their music and what they feel is right, they did not make this song to be bad. personally it came from hetfields heart when he wrote this song

[thedarksith]

Everybody keeps saying James is getting older, they play what they want to play, not what the fans want, so on and so forth. Bottem line is Justice was there last great album. The Black album was OK. If James is getting too old, fine, quit singing and be done. If they only play what they want, fine , don't bitch when noone buys your cd's.

[roarinflames]

POWERMETAL! wrote:

jfsj123 wrote:

st anger wasnt a decent album but ive got high ewpectations for their new album.

they've really built this album up to be the best thing ever but theres no way a band can suck for 10 or 15 years and come back with a killer album, but ppl will probally like it because look at whats out to compare it to. nothing. trivium? garbage.


Metallicafan777 wrote:

You know, they are still Metallica. Their new stuff may be different, but it's just that. Just because it's different from their older stuff it doesn't mean it sucks.

no. i really don't think they are the same band anymore, the've changed not just the music but the attitude and everything. they aren't metallica.
if you could go back in time and ask the origional band (with dave and cliff) what this is and show them a video of metallica now they would probally say that it was complete shit. and if you woulda told them that was what was gonna happen to metal then you'd get hit!

that was metallica. this is not. and can never be again.

good luck finding material with both mustaine and cliff faggot
they werent even in the band at the same time dumbass

[Motorheadbanger]

roarinflames wrote:

POWERMETAL! wrote:

jfsj123 wrote:

st anger wasnt a decent album but ive got high ewpectations for their new album.

they've really built this album up to be the best thing ever but theres no way a band can suck for 10 or 15 years and come back with a killer album, but ppl will probally like it because look at whats out to compare it to. nothing. trivium? garbage.


Metallicafan777 wrote:

You know, they are still Metallica. Their new stuff may be different, but it's just that. Just because it's different from their older stuff it doesn't mean it sucks.

no. i really don't think they are the same band anymore, the've changed not just the music but the attitude and everything. they aren't metallica.
if you could go back in time and ask the origional band (with dave and cliff) what this is and show them a video of metallica now they would probally say that it was complete shit. and if you woulda told them that was what was gonna happen to metal then you'd get hit!

that was metallica. this is not. and can never be again.
good luck finding material with both mustaine and cliff faggot
they werent even in the band at the same time dumbass

ummmmm..... dave quit in '83. kliff joined in '82
go back to bed retard

[Banana-Milk]

uuum... you spelled cliff wrong... go back to school retard!

[Banana-Milk]

Metallica Still Rocks... Its Just There Old Now...

[j-walk]

Cliff faggot? What the ****s the matter with this clown? Anyways, we were all a little dissapointed when load came out but they are still good albums. Cliff faggot, someone shoot this dirt bag!

[greia]

Quit bitching about Metallica. They deserve respect. St. Anger rocks and the new album is going to be great!

[MetalCro]

This review was bull shit, metallica is the greatest band of all time, all albums they made are great, but they cant all be the same(like maiden and slayer), and they can do whatever they want, st. anger was great so was all the other albums!and new album looks like its going to be great too

[XSider]

I just can't hear anymore what you are talking about. How can a 40 year old man sing like 20 year old?? HOW? He can't! Why all of you want that, if you know that it cannot be... He's not young anymore.

[XSider]

And the other thing: don't listen to it, if it's "shit". I like every album, and don't want James to quit singing.

[darkjedi1993]

I'm a straight up metal head, but i still LOVE Metallica's soft stuff like Nothing Else Matters, One, and ...And Justice For All.

[Brad_Bassist]

Yeah i bought this album too and i knew it was gonna suck they don't even sound like metallica anymore they just sound like, like i can't explain it, it was so bad terrible actually if i could send them all a letter showing them this they would change right back to how they used to be like in the 90's completely bad album worse than st. anger (now thats saying something!)

[rockguitarist86]

synystergabriel wrote:

**** you ****ing dick. you trying be forty and singing like your were twenty

Fagget

[UhmG0st]

I don't think metallica suks now. they just arent what they used to be, although, not many successful bands remain the same throughout their entire career. I enjoy their early shit personally, but the new music isn't THAT bad...

[Helloween 4Ever]

gopherthegreat wrote:

i didnt really like their stuff after the black album, except for the Until it sleeps single, which i do like. but even the black album wasnt as good as their early stuff. their best in my opinion was Justice For All, where they were at the peak of their creativity (in my opinion).

Personally, i think Ride the Lightning was their best because(Im a Bassist) theres almost no bass in that song, cause they dougted Newsteds ability.
everything after the Burton acident was slowly getting worse. RIP Cliff

[All0utR0ck]

Motorheadbanger wrote:

roarinflames wrote:

POWERMETAL! wrote:

jfsj123 wrote:

st anger wasnt a decent album but ive got high ewpectations for their new album.

they've really built this album up to be the best thing ever but theres no way a band can suck for 10 or 15 years and come back with a killer album, but ppl will probally like it because look at whats out to compare it to. nothing. trivium? garbage.


Metallicafan777 wrote:

You know, they are still Metallica. Their new stuff may be different, but it's just that. Just because it's different from their older stuff it doesn't mean it sucks.

no. i really don't think they are the same band anymore, the've changed not just the music but the attitude and everything. they aren't metallica.
if you could go back in time and ask the origional band (with dave and cliff) what this is and show them a video of metallica now they would probally say that it was complete shit. and if you woulda told them that was what was gonna happen to metal then you'd get hit!

that was metallica. this is not. and can never be again.
good luck finding material with both mustaine and cliff faggot
they werent even in the band at the same time dumbass

ummmmm..... dave quit in '83. kliff joined in '82
go back to bed retard

Actually...to correct your statement...Dave Mustaine was in Metallica ONLY when Ron McGovney was in the band. And this was during the "No Life 'Till Leather" and "Metal Up Your Ass" days. Metallica parted ways with McGovney and kicked Mustaine out of the band because of his alcohol issues. Which, in point in time they found Cliff and replaced Mustaine with Kirk Hammett and THEN they released "Kill 'Em All"

YOU sir...should check up on your Metallica history

[JohnTheFishermn]

All0utR0ck wrote:

Motorheadbanger wrote:

roarinflames wrote:

POWERMETAL! wrote:

jfsj123 wrote:

st anger wasnt a decent album but ive got high ewpectations for their new album.

they've really built this album up to be the best thing ever but theres no way a band can suck for 10 or 15 years and come back with a killer album, but ppl will probally like it because look at whats out to compare it to. nothing. trivium? garbage.


Metallicafan777 wrote:

You know, they are still Metallica. Their new stuff may be different, but it's just that. Just because it's different from their older stuff it doesn't mean it sucks.

no. i really don't think they are the same band anymore, the've changed not just the music but the attitude and everything. they aren't metallica.
if you could go back in time and ask the origional band (with dave and cliff) what this is and show them a video of metallica now they would probally say that it was complete shit. and if you woulda told them that was what was gonna happen to metal then you'd get hit!

that was metallica. this is not. and can never be again.
good luck finding material with both mustaine and cliff faggot
they werent even in the band at the same time dumbass

ummmmm..... dave quit in '83. kliff joined in '82
go back to bed retard


Actually...to correct your statement...Dave Mustaine was in Metallica ONLY when Ron McGovney was in the band. And this was during the "No Life 'Till Leather" and "Metal Up Your Ass" days. Metallica parted ways with McGovney and kicked Mustaine out of the band because of his alcohol issues. Which, in point in time they found Cliff and replaced Mustaine with Kirk Hammett and THEN they released "Kill 'Em All"

YOU sir...should check up on your Metallica history

Actually, Motorheadbanger is correct. Cliff and Dave were in the band at the same time. There is even videos were both are playing, and there is a cd from a live show for download in Metllica's site were both play. If anyone should check the Metallica history it is you.

[kassu]

"Hero Of The Day is meant for hard rock fans, not metal heads."


Metallica has always been for metal heads. Atleast before

[BeanieM2B]

all im gonna say on this matter is that metallica are always doin something new and different (not new as in unique and never done before but something which is new to them) theyre always re-inventing their sound and if you ask me they wouldnt be where they are now without doing so.

whos gonna buy Kill Em All 9 times? regardless of how good their first few albums are, people will get fed up if they sound exactly the same on every new album they release.

[rasedori]

ya see, no matter what, no matter how it goes, metallica will always be better than alot of other bands out there, or any bands that will ever be out there.

isn't that right, weezer.

[shiftycow]

I like all Metallica albums. ALL
That being said, I am happy to see that they are trying new stuff with every album. If they all sounded like the first three it wouldn't be so great, it would be monotonous. I really hope they try a little harder with this upcoming work. I hope they let Kirk do what they hired him to do, and play lead, solos etc. Last but not least I almost got down on my knees and thanked God that Bob Rock is not producing this album. I think the vast majority of the bad decisions came from him, I think he is responsible for the tension. Notice, that their sound changed so dramatically when he came aboard.

[wildchild6660]

LordThon wrote:

M.B.MetalTabber wrote:

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are.

Exactly the stance I've always taken. It's good to see that I'm not alone.

I agree. Those albums were not bad. That was the musical direction they should have continued to go in. But St. Anger was kind of crap. And this new single is terrible.

[All0utR0ck]

JohnTheFishermn :
All0utR0ck wrote:

Motorheadbanger wrote:

roarinflames wrote:

POWERMETAL! wrote:

jfsj123 wrote:

st anger wasnt a decent album but ive got high ewpectations for their new album.

they've really built this album up to be the best thing ever but theres no way a band can suck for 10 or 15 years and come back with a killer album, but ppl will probally like it because look at whats out to compare it to. nothing. trivium? garbage.


Metallicafan777 wrote:

You know, they are still Metallica. Their new stuff may be different, but it's just that. Just because it's different from their older stuff it doesn't mean it sucks.

no. i really don't think they are the same band anymore, the've changed not just the music but the attitude and everything. they aren't metallica.
if you could go back in time and ask the origional band (with dave and cliff) what this is and show them a video of metallica now they would probally say that it was complete shit. and if you woulda told them that was what was gonna happen to metal then you'd get hit!

that was metallica. this is not. and can never be again.
good luck finding material with both mustaine and cliff faggot
they werent even in the band at the same time dumbass

ummmmm..... dave quit in '83. kliff joined in '82
go back to bed retard


Actually...to correct your statement...Dave Mustaine was in Metallica ONLY when Ron McGovney was in the band. And this was during the "No Life 'Till Leather" and "Metal Up Your Ass" days. Metallica parted ways with McGovney and kicked Mustaine out of the band because of his alcohol issues. Which, in point in time they found Cliff and replaced Mustaine with Kirk Hammett and THEN they released "Kill 'Em All"

YOU sir...should check up on your Metallica history

Actually, Motorheadbanger is correct. Cliff and Dave were in the band at the same time. There is even videos were both are playing, and there is a cd from a live show for download in Metllica's site were both play. If anyone should check the Metallica history it is you.

Whoopdee freakin do...Burton and Mustaine were in Metallica for ONE concert...MY BAD!!!!

[Kirk_Hammet12]

metallica are the best band around and all their albums kick arse so i dont know wot every one is talkin about... metallica deserve respect, they have been around 4 ages and never cease to amaze so go and slit ur wrists or summit

[bassman213293]

go slit our wrists? go onto a hawthorne heights forum and say that, not in a metallica discussion retard.

[guitarfreak222]

wildchild6660 wrote:

LordThon wrote:

M.B.MetalTabber wrote:

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are.

Exactly the stance I've always taken. It's good to see that I'm not alone.
I agree. Those albums were not bad. That was the musical direction they should have continued to go in. But St. Anger was kind of crap. And this new single is terrible.

erm this was released in 1996 its not there new album

[guitarfreak222]

new single i meant

[rockerman987]

1st. I like every single one of Metallica's songs, even St anger.
2nd. Like i just said i like this, but it even seems to be aimed more at soft rock/alternotive fans

[thebeholder19]

Metallica is the longest lasting band to actually do something. Rolling Stones? Christ, when you can order the from the senior citizens menu, give it up. There has only been 2 times I was let down by Metallica. Napster, and hearing Kirks voice on Some Kinda Monster (the movie) But then I listened to a song from every album and remembered, who gives a shit? their music kicks ass.

[MorbidVirus]

Complete shit. Moving on.

[jpob]

this song kicks ass, its one of the last songs that hetzys voice is ok and the heavy interlude is just PERFECT. I give the song a 4.5/5

[hjk]

this is just not metallica

[steelfingers]

Shabalaba wrote:

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are

Dude you are completely right, i allways think that. If you are goin to rate someones album on what they used to do, just dont bother, Metallica dont play what you want they play what they want. Whatever it may be.

i couldnt agree more. thats the problem with many people, they believe that a band has to stick to one genre. sure, its true that a band should focus on their main genre, but they dont have to stick to one thing, they can do whatever they want! take a look at dream theater for example, theyre not just a progressive metal band, they also take influence from rock, blues, ballads (another day, through her eyes, hollow years,wait for sleep) and heavier more thrash metal (constant motion, honour thy father) while still also playing their prog metal roots (under a glass moon, octavarium)

[Kurai]

So? Why 3? It's a great song!! It shouldn't be reviewed by idiots like you who instead of reviewing post if they liked it or not

This single ain't 3, it's definitely around 7/8

[pantallica95]

M.B.MetalTabber wrote:

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are.

THANK YOU! i was trying to say sumthing like that but i always worded it wrong!

[pantallica95]

cliff and dave were both on the whiplash/no remorse demo tape. it was their first tape with cliff and last with dave.

[cof_median11]

you cant give metallica any shit. they rocked the hell outta the world. now they are in there forties and sobered up, theyre not in there 20's partying every night drinking all the time, they have familys now. and have settled down so obviosly were not gonna hear another album like the early ones because they physically and emotionallycant play that style. also look at bands liek iron maiden who were thrashin in the 80's and now have a totally different sound because they've aged

[Robert Judkins]

This review is spot on. Load was truly appalling.

[Maniacal_Mikey]

M.B.MetalTabber wrote:

If any other band had released Load and ReLoad, they'd be massive albums. Don't rate Metallica's albums based on what they had released before them, rate them based on how good they actually are.

I know no one ever looks at these old reviews anymore, but I want to say thank you to this dude, because he is someone who actually knows how to listen to music. He doesn't judge bands by all their stuff, but simply by their current music. You, sir are a TRUE Metallica fan.

[Maniacal_Mikey]

Metallicafan777 wrote:

If you can't appreciate the musical value of Metallica's new stuff, at least appreciate the fact they are still around. And the only reason noone likes their new stuff is because you can't do anything but compare it to their older stuff, which was better. Look at it for what it is, not what it should be.

Thank you, sir.

[Astaldo]

always these "metallica-died-after-load"-people... screw yourself! to all "this-is-not-metallica"-people... ever listened to Nothing else matters? **** off and post bullshit on oasis-reviews on amazon... that's all

[Smithsc]

I fully agree with Astaldo, I hate how no one could fathom that metallica had went through a change! Goddammit anyways just shut the f**k up and accept it. No one is forcing you to listen to anything. I think its an alright song but not as bad as the reviewer makes it out to be.