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02/23/2007 Entry: "CATCHING UP"
Metallica.com has announced that Metallica enters the studio on March 12! They've also started to list some details on the bands 'Sick of the Studio' tour starting in July.
Rolling Stone magazine has had a few blurbs about the upcoming album - inlcuding a brief interview with Lars where he explained the new tunes working titles: "Right now, most of them are called cities, I kid you, not!" Ulrich exclaims. "Casper, Fresno, Munich, Glasgow- that seemed the easiest way to identify them." "Twenty minutes before stage time, we would go into a room and play, to get the machinery moving. They were jams, riffs, fun and games. And they were recorded." "That's where 95% of the album came from." The new album, as yet untitled is awaiting Hetfield's finished lyrics, & is Metallica's first with Trujillo, who joined after the completion of St. Anger. Rubin says he wants to make the group sound "like the Metallica that made them Metallica without going backward"- and that he's doing it by challenging old habits.
"He's questioning what key we should play in," Ulrich says. "We've played in E flat since the beginning of the 90's. Nobody questioned it. All of a sudden, Rick is going, "Maybe the stuff has more energy and hetfield's voice sounds better in E. He's forced us to rethink big-picture stuff, something we havent done in years."
Rubin also insisted that Metallica rehearse and learn the material until, as Ulrich puts it, "we can play these songs in our sleep, standing on our heads. "With Bob, we'd go into the studio when we had some concrete ideas. But Rick wants us to take care of all the creative elements first. He wants us to capture these songs in a recording environment instead of creating them there."
And from Rick Rubin himself, from MTV: "I saw [the warts-and-all Metallica documentary 'Some Kind of Monster'], and it made me really nervous," Rubin said. "Then we started working, and it's the opposite direction of that. They're really productive, really communicative — it seems like they really like being in the room together. It's a great process. They say they're more excited than they have been in a long time about making music. We're going to start recording in March. I asked them not to reinvent themselves so much as to make a defining album, like the purest of what Metallica is. That's the aim, so we'll see what happens." We all Love Ennio Morricone - the tribute album to the famed composer is now out and surprise, surprise, features James Hetfield on lead guitar! (We thought it sounded a lot like 'Whiskey' where James also plays the leads).
Check out the Beatniks of Koolsville (MySpace), a cool car club James belongs to. They have lots of pics, including some from a recent winning entry of James' '53 Buick winning ' Most Elegant' at the SF Rod Custom & Motorcycle Show held earlier this year.
James also recently appeared on ESPN2's Classic Car Auction program where he sold a highly modified 2004 Ford F150 Lariat Truck with an ESP Truckster in the back - the car appeared to have a Dirty Donnie paint job complete with a flat black finishe and green pinstriping and purple flames. The truck was sold at a loss with no reserve. (We hope to have video soon!)
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muahaha first bitch! jk lol i could careless lol, but everyone does this so i just had to do it too! lol
Posted by Nick @ 02/23/2007 01:37 AM EST

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It's about fuckin time there's news. you guys need to update every week not every 10 months!
Posted by Survialism @ 02/23/2007 02:32 AM EST

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Some people have lives, Survialism.
Posted by Last Son of Krypton @ 02/23/2007 03:12 AM EST

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AND there isn't something to report every week. jeez, complaining, never heard that before
Posted by The General @ 02/23/2007 08:59 AM EST

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It's a fan site, run by a fan, who has a job and a life, get over it.
I'm betting from here on out that there will be more frequent things to report. Recording, touring, finishing the record, etc.
Posted by kurt @ 02/23/2007 09:02 AM EST

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I have to say, that in defence of IS. This is my first stop for all things Tallica, and the comments are great.
IF YOU DONT LIKE IT - F*CK OFF!
Posted by F1XXX3R @ 02/23/2007 10:26 AM EST

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nice!
Posted by xino @ 02/23/2007 10:37 AM EST

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I usually check Metallica.com first and many know that any news I see or hear of, I'll post it, as many do. It's like a little community. I like the fact that you can just type away and not have to register.
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 02/23/2007 01:52 PM EST

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I always check here first now. Metallica.com doesn't post much of anything. There's no rumors posted or anything interviews that give u an insite on what's REALLY goin on.
Posted by Nick @ 02/23/2007 04:44 PM EST

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what about this: old school IS.....The Rumor Mill. Should it be brought back?
Posted by The General @ 02/23/2007 05:13 PM EST

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The Rumor Mill... oh dear gods.
Posted by IS-JD @ 02/23/2007 07:25 PM EST

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How come the band info on this website still says comming soon. Trujilo has been a membe for over 3 years and his profile is still not complete.
Posted by Null @ 02/23/2007 07:53 PM EST

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WTF is going on with this dude that keeps posting under different names!!!!! dude you need to back off!!! go to www.metallica.com to check mr. trujillo stats....
Posted by xino @ 02/23/2007 09:28 PM EST

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Hey nick, thanks for the tipo on valley of misery...Does anyone knows if the boys are bringing back "inside the studio" that should be very cool...
Posted by EPDA @ 02/23/2007 10:46 PM EST

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Dude, fuck the Rumor Mill... honestly what for??? Think... This basically is the rumor mill!! no point what so ever... keep it like this!
Posted by Nick @ 02/24/2007 02:37 AM EST

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rumor mill jesus ..britney spears fans are going thru the same thing we went thru in 96
Posted by sean @ 02/24/2007 03:19 AM EST

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jeez, it was a joke...funny ha ha, not funny queer. a'course the rumor mill shouldn't be brought back. where's the laughter?
Posted by The General @ 02/24/2007 09:53 AM EST

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Here's rumor mill shit for yaz....
New Album in May!? - I talked to a XXXX friend and he's heard scuttlebutt that the new album could be out as early as May.
With the band going in the studio knowing the songs very intimately and Rubin already having a reputation as working notoriously fast - the could be done in as little as a week or two.
A single and video could already have been selected and artwork could be being worked on already. In fact, one of the MetClub HQ pics has Lars holding a page of 'Tallica logos - could they be deciding those aspects of the album already - with an eye for a quick album turnaround after the studio?
Posted by IS-JD @ 02/24/2007 11:37 AM EST

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Sean? We got nothing on Britney fans... that bird is friggin' nuts.
Posted by IS-JD @ 02/24/2007 11:38 AM EST

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Just heard the full version of The Ecstasy Of Gold and it fucking kicks some serious ass !!!
Posted by StrangeR @ 02/24/2007 01:26 PM EST

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i was reading on the club boards that james played lead guitars to that song, i knew it sounded different, but the question is why? maybe kirk was kinda busy with his child when they recorded that song...
Posted by xino @ 02/24/2007 01:52 PM EST

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Well, the leads are more like harmony pieces. James has done most of the harmony guitars.
This is from the Justice credits: "All harmony, melody, and acoustic guitars on all songs, and the second solo in To Live is To Die by Hetfield"
Back in the day, all Kirk did was play the solo - so this is kinda true to form. Except, Kirk does seem to be playing rhythm.
Posted by IS-JD @ 02/24/2007 02:13 PM EST

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ha true.. man i hope the album is done soon that would be nice. as far as ecstacy of gold i dunno the lead doesnt sound like hetfield not that its a dragonforce solo or anything i mean hes obviously capable just doesnt sound like him
Posted by sean @ 02/24/2007 02:30 PM EST

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Well JD, hopefully that works, because then, this would be one of the best years for Metal releases. Machine Head's new one is fuckin' killer. It's similar to AJFA in that every damn song outstays it's welcome, but that's the point. I am looking forward to Mustainadeth's new one, and of course MetallicA. Here's to hoping that album is a fuckin' monster... you guys that keep pining for load and reload, keep pining. That being said, I put together a load CD that went...
1.Ain't my bitch 2.House that Jack Built 3.Until It Sleeps 4.King Nothing 5.Bleeding me 6.Outlaw Torn 7.Fuel 8.Better than you 9.Bad Seed 10.Fixxxer
Here's to MetallicA keeping it metal. Yes I'm glad they seperated themselves from becoming repetitive like Slayer, but it's time to do what they do best... Play with some fuckin' speed, and throw down the hammer.
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 02/24/2007 03:07 PM EST

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It's race who can come up with an album soon, Gunz vs 'tallica. Maybe a guns 'n tallica US tour?
Posted by Option @ 02/24/2007 06:07 PM EST

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you never know, larz might bust out the white leather jacket and start running with axl again. just watched a youtube of Hetfield with AIC, "Would?", damn JH is the master. This next album is going to be gooooooood.
Posted by The General @ 02/24/2007 06:40 PM EST

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Let's not hope for a second guns/METallica tour... Guns is a fine album band and sucked live... I could only imagine the bucket of pig shit they sound like now
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 02/24/2007 08:43 PM EST

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I really don't want to see them play together. It's Axl....not GnR let's not kid ourselves.
Posted by Nick @ 02/24/2007 09:57 PM EST

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I could not care less about GNR, i just want to pick up the new 'tallica album....ASAP
Posted by EPDA @ 02/25/2007 07:00 AM EST

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A non-constructive and somewhat redundant ramble:
I'm really looking forward to this album! The addition of Rubin as a producer excites me a fair bit. One of my bigger fears was that Metallica were going to try to rip off MOP or AJFA, but this quote:
"Rubin says he wants to make the group sound "like the Metallica that made them Metallica without going backward" "
gives me some confidence. This should be quite an awesome record!
Posted by Caspian @ 02/25/2007 10:24 AM EST

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Did anyone pick up the Morricone CD yet? If so, what else stands out on that CD? I think I'll pick that up today, since I keep forgetting to get it.
I wouldn't mind hearing some of the load/reload songs on the next tour. I'd like to Hear The House that Jack Built, Carpe Diem Baby, Where the Wild Things are and Fixxer. Speaking of Fixxer, in the beginning, didn't they reverse some guitars to make the sound? I can't remember. Anyway, I know they avoided the Load/Reload stuff on tour because of production techniques. I say they could record the beginning of Fixxxer just like they do for the symphony on No Leaf Clover and other songs.
I listened to Garage Inc the other day and I forgot how awesome the production on those CDs is. The drums and guitars are really heavy on 'em. Loverman, Astronomy, all the songs sound clean and polished.
I'll go on any tour that MetallicA does, but I'm not sure if there will be another Guns/Tallica tour. I know Axl had a huge ego problem back then, but that was then. Maybe he's cooled off since then. Anyway, I've never been a huge G'NR fan. I bought the 1st album, but to me, I get a little tired of Axl's voice. The same thing for Mustaine, too. I can listen to it for a while, but the voice just annoys me for a little while. Some of you might be having the same thoughts about this loooong post of mine...I can realize James' voice has changed, but he's still lightyears ahead of Mustaine and Axl. Hetfield still has an awesome voice. I'm glad he never strayed from singing. I can't wait to hear new MetallicA stuff!!
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 02/25/2007 11:24 AM EST

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Do you guys not think that the reason Axl keeps delaying Chinese democracy is because he is trying to refrom the original lineup? Izzy has been playing some shows live with him, Adler said he would be there in a second. There are rumours, yes I know rumours, that he has buried the hatchet with Slash. I would love to see GNR and STP back together, and also Rage Against the MAchine and..........................
SOUNDGARDEN!!!!!!!!!!!! (praying)
Posted by manguy @ 02/25/2007 12:13 PM EST

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that would be cool manguy. ..whoa sounds like a bad comic book if you say this shit out loud like caspian and general prepare the shuttle for launch..me and motorbreath will man the lazers.
Posted by sean @ 02/25/2007 12:33 PM EST

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alright i got my not funny post out of the way for this week ..anyways alot of ppl are leaving thorn within out of there mixes thats a good tune no?
Posted by sean @ 02/25/2007 12:38 PM EST

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yeahhh i dont really think they are getting back together, i mean velvet revolver already finished the album, i rather see them than guns n roses, fuck axl, his ego is still bigger than the states
Posted by xino @ 02/25/2007 02:20 PM EST

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Yeah, it would be to cool to see Rage, Sound Garden, and GnR together again. Maybe they could all do a Summer Sanatarium tour with Met. Don't think it could but it would be pretty sweet.
Posted by The Unamed Fan @ 02/25/2007 06:55 PM EST

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There's no way Metallica will have an album out before July. For God's sake...they named their July tour "Sick of the STUDIO". I know Rubin works fast but Metallica doesn't. At best, they will be done recording by July, will come back to mix & master, get the new album to the publisher by August and release late Sept/early Oct. At best....
Posted by Pooper Scooper @ 02/25/2007 07:16 PM EST

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Yeah, Sean, Thorn Within is a good song. I forgot that one. Cool if they played more of The Outlaw Torn.
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 02/25/2007 07:29 PM EST

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I wish they were doing JITS again with this album, that was sweet.
Posted by Mark @ 02/25/2007 07:57 PM EST

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Well, Ennio just picked up his special Oscar. Cool, but they should have had Tallica perform, not Celine Dion. I guess when hell freezes over.
Posted by manguy @ 02/25/2007 11:09 PM EST

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Even if there was some weird shift in the universe and the old GNR band got together, I think Metallica is smarter then to set themselves up to tour with them. Axl is still a prick after all these years and still doesn't show up for shows.
I love a quote I heard from Kirk saying "aftering touring with GNR, we learned what not to do as a band"
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 02/26/2007 12:40 AM EST

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Can someone post a link for the Metclub logo with the scary guy vultures? I had it saved on my computer once, but can't find it now...It had 3 or 4 vultures on it. Thanks!
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 02/26/2007 01:18 AM EST

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Thanks, more beer!
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 02/26/2007 07:40 AM EST

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Axl's lateness to shows is so common now it is expected. The concert promoters figure it in their schedules, costs etc.. It is no longer funny or cool, if it even ever was, just annoying. 2 hours between bands? Mine as well go take a big power dump and read some Socrates.
Posted by manguy @ 02/26/2007 10:09 AM EST

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lol
Posted by sean @ 02/26/2007 11:22 AM EST

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I went to the GNR/tallica tour way back when. I went in to it loving both bands, but definitely left thinking metallica was much better. GNR played sloppy as hell. The odd thing is, I saw GNR open for Aerosmith and they were much better as an opening act.
I bet they can get 90% of the recording done before the summer gigs(depending on vaca's or not). So they could just come back, finish up, mix/master and have it out by late summer/early fall.
Posted by kurt @ 02/26/2007 01:12 PM EST

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Y does every story about Metallica end in.. Metallica plan to release a new record by the end of the year"? It's friggin March basically and they are done writing! That sounds so ridiculous. I would be dissapointed if we weren't hearing new music by late september/october. I mean come on!
Posted by Nick @ 02/26/2007 02:08 PM EST

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what is another good metal band to listen to that sounds similar to metallica? I'm not much into death metal, but more rythim/solos.
Posted by travis @ 02/26/2007 04:33 PM EST

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what is another good metal band to listen to that sounds similar to metallica? I'm not much into death metal, but more rythim/solos.
Posted by travis @ 02/26/2007 04:33 PM EST

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Not sure of any good metal bands similar to metallica.
Megadeth is o.k. Countdown to Extinction maybe. Older stuff, but my fav. Megadeth album.
Machine Head: Through Ashes of empires is a pretty good CD. And some good songs to look up by them are: Crashing Around You and Defening Silence.
Some current non-metal bands I've been listening to that are good:
My Chemical Romance. Some killer songs on the Black Parade Album. I love the guitar work on some of the songs.
Breaking Benjamin: Phobia. Some good heavy stuff.
None of these bands come even close to Metallica though. Can't wait for the new album!
Posted by Dave @ 02/26/2007 05:32 PM EST

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I recommend Life of Agony, especially their album river runs red. in some songs their metallica-influence is more than evident. good, explosive rhythm-sections. besides metallica, iron maiden, system of a down and black sabbath my most fav band.
Posted by santor @ 02/26/2007 05:47 PM EST

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listen to dream theater's train of thought, great metal album, really intense, great riffs, awesome solos (both keyboards and guitars) and the drums are superb
Posted by xino @ 02/26/2007 06:06 PM EST

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Dave... the machine head album you referenced is supercharger, ashes of empires is the best metal release of the last 6 or 7 years
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 02/26/2007 08:10 PM EST

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Metallica is pretty unique. hard to say.
Posted by Nick @ 02/26/2007 09:53 PM EST

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corrosion of conformity - deliverence corrosion of conformity - wiseblood
Posted by The General @ 02/26/2007 10:25 PM EST

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Listen to Trivium, Rammstein, Megadeth, Diecast, Iron Maiden
Posted by Opinion @ 02/26/2007 11:42 PM EST

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testament,pantera,slayer,megadeth is the closest youll get to metallica or kill em all =bonded by blood -exodus or the scream/sing bands-killswitch,trivium,ax7,atreyu motley crue lol or like general said coc cept first album has a different singer.
Posted by sean @ 02/26/2007 11:44 PM EST

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If you get a chance, get your hands on Alternative 4 by Anathema, How to Measure a Planet by The Gathering (kinda progressive), Morningrise by Opeth, and 10.000 days by Tool (also a bit progressive). Thou not necessarily "metal" these albums are heavy. Really, give em a try!
Posted by EPDA @ 02/27/2007 12:11 AM EST

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"Dave... the machine head album you referenced is supercharger, ashes of empires is the best metal release of the last 6 or 7 years"
False. Listening to Machine Head makes you dumber. It's a fact!
For awesome metal, Mastodon, Isis, Neurosis (their early stuff is amazing, but not for the faint of heart). Those 3 bands should keep you entertained for a while.
Posted by Caspian @ 02/27/2007 07:18 AM EST

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wow... Caspian... Dumber... so you post and remove all doubt. Mastadon is good, neurosis okay, but Machine Head kills those bands.... If you had a semi intelligent put down casper, you'd have some legs, but until then, we'll just call you nubby
Posted by MOTORBREAT666 @ 02/27/2007 11:59 AM EST

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lol settle down guys b4 i call phil towle. besides fall out boy is better than all those bands
Posted by sean @ 02/27/2007 12:19 PM EST

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hahahahaha!
Posted by xino @ 02/27/2007 01:17 PM EST

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Bands I've most listened to while waiting for new tallica:
Lamb of God(probably more than anything else) Machine Head Slayer Mastodon Pantera
And for when I was in for a less than metal mood:
Pearl Jam Rush
These are the discs that have spent the most time in my car. Of course I just love hitting shuffle on the Ipod.
Posted by kurt @ 02/27/2007 01:19 PM EST

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Actually, since I last posted I've come across a copy of The Blackening(MH) and am listening to it now. Pretty intense CD so far.
Posted by kurt @ 02/27/2007 04:43 PM EST

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new so what sounds promising....
Posted by xino @ 02/27/2007 09:07 PM EST

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"wow... Caspian... Dumber... so you post and remove all doubt. Mastadon is good, neurosis okay, but Machine Head kills those bands.... If you had a semi intelligent put down casper, you'd have some legs, but until then, we'll just call you nubby"
how the hell does Machine Head beat Neurosis? Neurosis are at least ten times heavier then Machine Head, have far superior lyrics then Machine Head, have much better riffs, and have way more integrity/dedication to their art then Machine Head ever will.
I wouldn't have actually commented on Machine Head's suckiness, but the best metal release of the decade? No way. That's a terrible call. Possibly the best 'jumpdafuckup' release of this decade, but it hasn't had very strong competition, has it?
Also: If you don't want to look like an idiot when calling someone else an idiot, don't use ellipses! They look retarded.
Posted by Caspian @ 02/27/2007 10:38 PM EST

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technically misfits suck compared to nevermore but i like them better not because theyre better but because I enjoy them more its not always about technicity.alot of people love dream theatre but i fall asleep by the time petrucci gets done dominating.
Posted by sean @ 02/28/2007 12:06 AM EST

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dude!!! dream theater own! hahahaha well you right, you dont like i like, whatever, there are a million bands out there...
Posted by xino @ 02/28/2007 01:51 AM EST

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Check out the new machine head album, killer. on machinehead1.com there is a video with excerts
do u think metallica will play any of the new album live ?
Posted by andrew @ 02/28/2007 09:10 AM EST

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Did anyone pick-up or heard the full Morricone CD? If so, is it worth the other tracks or should i just download it?
Posted by Bond @ 02/28/2007 10:14 AM EST

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received my fan cans today...fucking bump! 2 fan can 5's with no goodies in them! that sucked! and I already had fan can 5....so i guess i'll just sell it or dont know trade it...damn!
Posted by xino @ 02/28/2007 11:46 AM EST

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Bond- DO NO buy the CD!!! I listened to 30 second cuts from the other tracks. you don't want it trust me. Just get the tallica song and ur all set.
Posted by Nick @ 02/28/2007 02:48 PM EST

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Godsmack is a band that has a lot of Metallica influence and are really good if your looking to stay away from the death metal stuff.
I find Chevelle and Seether have been doing a lot of playing on my computer lately as well.
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 02/28/2007 03:13 PM EST

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I bought the Morricone CD, but have only listened to EoG. I'm already bored with Godsmack's latest album.
James sure does have some nice vehicles. That little roadster is in Metallica: SKOM. I remember noticing it had Kansas plates on it and said "Beatnik."
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 02/28/2007 04:34 PM EST

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Yeah, Seether and Godsmack are damn good. Especially live.
Posted by Nick @ 02/28/2007 04:43 PM EST

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Well nubby nub nubs... you still have no legs to stand on... you're stating an opinion, and you know the rest of the saying (if not, you really are one yourself). Right on my boy Kurt. You and I are listening to similar bands... any cuts of the ones listed that stand out?
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 02/28/2007 05:27 PM EST

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xino, you got the shaft. glad I didn't get one now. you figure they would at least put something in there. that was a rip. just look at the bright side, you just bought larz a new turkey sandwich and diet coke....and maybe a mint.
Posted by The General @ 02/28/2007 05:36 PM EST

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It's not an opinion, it's a fact. CAN'T YOU SEE??? It's pretty obvious.
" My sweetest grin will pull you in Behind that grin a razor teeth smile Under your bed Inside your head I am the monster in wait
Walk, run I'm the fear you've become Pray, hope Before it's your Downfall, and all falls down"
From Seasons Wither.
Obviously, singing along to that will kill brain cells. It's pretty straightforward.
You would see it to, but listening to too much Machine Head has made it too hard to see. Finally: Opinions aren't equal. Some people are better informed then others- This applies to lots of things, whether politics, sport, or music.
Posted by Caspian @ 02/28/2007 06:09 PM EST

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and you're not one nubalicious... The couple new megadeth songs sound pretty killer... Gears of War is their (mustaine's) best song since the cryptic years.
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 02/28/2007 06:48 PM EST

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METALLICA'S MUSIC VIDEOS NOW ON iTUNES! 2/26/2007 [ back ]
On Tuesday, February 27th all of the promotional videos will be available on the iTunes Music Store including the "extras" that were on the DVD. That makes 21 videos in all (every one we have ever made - for better or worse!) as well as the 1989 release "2 of One," (previously only available on VHS), "The Unforgiven" theatrical version, and the "Some Kind Of Monster" film trailer. You can download the whole package or pick and choose your tracks . . . your call.
One more thing . . . and this sucks . . . we're still not happening with iTunes outside of North America due to the inability of our overseas record company to get this one together. We apologize to all of our friends in the rest of the world . . . we are working on getting it sorted.
You will be able to listen AND watch Metallica on your iPods . . . click the link below.
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 02/28/2007 07:20 PM EST

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That's cool, but when they can all be downloaded for free, it's pretty hard to pay for it.
It would also be nice if they gave people who bought the video DVD some sort of free video deal on Itunes.. It's a bit of a rip to have to pay for them twice.
Also: Machine Head are gay. It's proven. I'm enjoying this mini flame war! I haven't had one in many moons. :P
Posted by caspian @ 03/01/2007 05:35 AM EST

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I do agree with stubby nubs... my brother knows how to download the DVD and format it so he can put it in his IPOD. Little wars don't bother me at all. I'm assuming Machine Head fucked a relative or girlfriend of yours to have such a strong hateful opinion.
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 03/01/2007 11:07 AM EST

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The thing that i don't like is they aren't offering a package deal. instead u have to pay for each individual video, which i think is a major mistake.
Posted by Nick @ 03/01/2007 02:53 PM EST

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Caspian, I've got to say I like Seasons Wither, and I've never once paid attention to the lyrics. I'd bet there are a shitload of tunes I like(and probably you too) that have some fairly retarded lyrics. Take blackened for example. Love the song, but "whipping dance of the dead"?
Anyways, Motorbreath666, were you referring to any standout tracks on the new machine head? If so, the ones that have so far grabbed my attention the most are 1. clenching the fists..., 2. beautiful morning, 3. aesthetics of hate, 6. Halo and 7. wolves. Not to say the other tracks are bad, but thus far these have stuck with me the most.
Posted by kurt @ 03/01/2007 03:34 PM EST

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try stonesour- come what ever may . best vocals ı have heard after james. corey taylor from slipknot.
Posted by endofdays @ 03/01/2007 03:39 PM EST

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Tickets for METALLICA's July 15 concert at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland reportedly sold out less than 30 minutes after they went on sale this morning (Wednesday, February 28). As previously reported, METALLICA's July 12 concert at Stadion in Stockholm, Sweden and July 10 gig at Valle Hovin Stadion in Oslo, Norway took less than an hour and a half to sell out Monday morning (February 26).
wow thats something uh
Posted by xino @ 03/01/2007 04:35 PM EST

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So I guess you made it out from under that rock.
Posted by Mee @ 03/01/2007 08:48 PM EST

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cool stuff eet fuk!
Posted by xino @ 03/02/2007 10:02 AM EST

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from ultimate-guitar.com some regurgitation from rick rubin
"We really have to feel secure about the music and know it's good," Rubin told Billboard in December about the process. "Then in the studio, we're free to only worry about performance and not worry about writing a song. Hopefully, we've done our homework."
Posted by sean @ 03/02/2007 11:02 AM EST

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"wf4jl4z-mq3k21o-tw6qb3f2-0
Posted by online casino @ 03/02/2007 11:19 AM EST

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Kurt my dear brotha in arms... There's only eight songs on that album "the blackening" but supposedly a ninth to be added because it got leaked. Those songs are killer my friend. Clenching and Wolves git it for me. The solos are very reminiscent of Kirks early and Black album solos. Shadows fall new one sounds good, as well as the new Mustaineadeth. Been on a Van Halen/Hagar kick... Take your whiskey home, and poundcake are the tunes of late... titty bar today for my 29th bday so if anyone is in Denver feel free to holla at your boy, and we'll do a shot!
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 03/02/2007 12:01 PM EST

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LARS ULRICH of Metallica LIVE on the Eddie Trunk Radio Show 3/2! Do not miss this exclusive as Lars calls in live from the studio with an update on Metallica and the new CD. Show is live 3/2 on Q104.3 NYC tri-state area and live online at www.q1043.com 11PM-2AM EST. Show will also air on all affiliate stations at the usual date and time the next week.
Posted by sean @ 03/02/2007 01:58 PM EST

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hopefully he will use better descriptive adjectives than "spunky"
Posted by sean @ 03/02/2007 02:07 PM EST

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don't forget about "stock" and "cliche"
Posted by The General @ 03/02/2007 03:29 PM EST

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Hey guys have you turned Blackened intro backwards?Which way do you think it's better?I believe this piece is kind of unique since it's fuckin awesome both backwards and as it's on the record.Although i think it's kind of more sad,dramatic backwards
Posted by jesius @ 03/02/2007 05:16 PM EST

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got a link to the backwards version? it on youtube?
whenever I try to rewind the CD backwards, it goes too fast.
My phonograph doesn't like it either.
Posted by The General @ 03/02/2007 05:48 PM EST

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Yeah motorbreath, you have some nice selections there. My fav VH albums are fair warning and women and children. Very underrated.
Enjoy the b-day festivities brutha.
Posted by kurt @ 03/02/2007 05:55 PM EST

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Fair Warning is a gem, kurt. Everybody points to 1984 as the quintesential Roth era VH album--and it is great, but FW is by far their heaviest. Its a shame that Eddie and Alex are probably not going to atttend their own Hall of Fame induction. Holy Fuck, put aside your petty differences with Roth, Anthony, and Hagar for one evening and at least show some respect (if not for each other) for the fans that put you there in the first place. Anthony, Roth, and Hagar have kept an open mind and said they would show up, go with whatever happens, and be a good sport about it. So what is the problem with the Van Halens? I've been a VH (and EVH)fan all my life but this is bullshit! Thank god Metallica didn't go down this road when things went sideways in 2001.
Posted by EET FUK @ 03/02/2007 09:59 PM EST

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That Blackened link is awesome Ice!
Posted by EET FUK @ 03/02/2007 10:15 PM EST

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Looks like I got my wish:
From the Van Halen News Desk (VHND.com)
"Today's Rock Facts" from Premiere Radio Networks
We can now tell you that all the members of Van Halen — Eddie and Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar — have told the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that they will be attending the induction ceremony on March 12th in New York. Roth, Anthony and Hagar had said from the start that they would be there, and we learned last night (Thursday) that Eddie and Alex have reserved a table for themselves and their families. However, they will not be performing. Velvet Revolver will pay tribute to them, with the band's Scott Weiland and Slash actually inducting them. This marks the second year in a row that one of the inductees, who are all there and accounted for, will not perform. Metallica paid tribute to a non-performing Black Sabbath last year."
Sucks that they won't play though!
Posted by EET FUK @ 03/02/2007 10:25 PM EST

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Looks like I got my wish:
From the Van Halen News Desk (VHND.com)
"Today's Rock Facts" from Premiere Radio Networks
We can now tell you that all the members of Van Halen — Eddie and Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar — have told the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that they will be attending the induction ceremony on March 12th in New York. Roth, Anthony and Hagar had said from the start that they would be there, and we learned last night (Thursday) that Eddie and Alex have reserved a table for themselves and their families. However, they will not be performing. Velvet Revolver will pay tribute to them, with the band's Scott Weiland and Slash actually inducting them. This marks the second year in a row that one of the inductees, who are all there and accounted for, will not perform. Metallica paid tribute to a non-performing Black Sabbath last year."
Sucks that they won't play though!
Posted by EET FUK @ 03/02/2007 10:25 PM EST

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Is there an echo in here? lol. sorry.
Posted by EET FUK @ 03/02/2007 10:26 PM EST

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o-k..lars interview sum up: rubin is doing vocal work with hetfield the solos are cranked up ,the snare is back to normal and itll be fast pummeling metallica. there recording 14 songs march 12th late 07 early 08 release date. and the rest of the 50 minute interview i just listened too wuz filled with bullshit. no direct questions about the album. oh and maybe next year theyll do justice 20 yr aniversary
Posted by sean @ 03/03/2007 12:46 AM EST

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Any word on a North American tour coming up, Sean?
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/03/2007 02:15 AM EST

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A 20yr Justice thing would be freaking killer (tis me favourite album). 14 songs though? I'd prefer an awesome 8/9 song album to an album with a couple of poor songs.
Posted by caspian @ 03/03/2007 02:56 AM EST

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Sounds promising, but I'd also prefer if they'd just do 8-10 songs, why not take only the best ones from the recording sessions? I hardly know an album with 14 songs that doesn't have at least some fillers. Over-all-effect for the listener of less songs, but all top quality is much better than some mediocre filler stuff being added just for the sake of length... hope they keep that in mind. Hopefully Rick tells the man that he should do what he can do best: NO MORE silly hurdy-gurdy lyrics/singing!!! So far so good. Cheerz
Posted by MORE BEER @ 03/03/2007 10:13 AM EST

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yeah lars said dont worry when the album is finished is when they will do the 50+ north american dates(cough if its still a continent) um wut else ...he got hammered with scott ian last weekend(anthrax). he knows the american fans are a little bummed theyre going to europe again but they love going there in june and dont worry they might do puppets or even justice aniversary againwhen they tour here. sorry im babbling but the DJ asked him 35 minutes worth of st anger some kind of monster questions and i wuz ready to drive to the station and punch him. theres prolly a better sum up on www.metallicabb.com/forum
Posted by sean @ 03/03/2007 10:28 AM EST

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ok the whole justice album would be cool, but too bad they didnt think of this idea for the 20th of Lightning. Unless the do the 25 in 2009. Or maybe they just dont want to play escape. lol
Posted by manguy @ 03/03/2007 11:13 AM EST

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I don't know if they would do all of AJFA lol. Hets even said how long and brutal the songs were people in the crowd seemed to be like um alright already. LOVE the CD but i dont see that happening.
Posted by Nick @ 03/03/2007 12:52 PM EST

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i love metallica but the ajfa album in full would be a disaster these days.they could get through it but it would be half assed. it would be like rocky coming back to..wait nevermind.
Posted by sean @ 03/03/2007 07:58 PM EST

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Agreed..no Justice 20th aniversary performance.
Posted by EET FUK @ 03/04/2007 02:18 AM EST

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Hell yeah that justice demo guitar sound is KILLER, if this had been recorded properly...
Posted by MORE BEER @ 03/04/2007 05:07 AM EST

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I don't know man, I've seen Blackened and Dyers Eve live and it's killer!
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/04/2007 09:48 AM EST

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To live is to die. 'Nuff said.
Posted by Depp @ 03/04/2007 10:04 AM EST

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I would definately dig a justice anniversary show!!! Maybe even a little bit more than the puppetz one. But one thing for sure if they 'd do that, they gonna spend a whole lotta time rehearsing!!! Think it won't happen. When the new stuff is out there in early '08 they'll start their big world tour, play lotta new stuff, all the arena crowd pleasers (roam...), no room for justice stuff. I'm sure they'll play the title track and maybe frayed ends or to live is to die as a special, but that's it. Cheerz!!!
Posted by MORE BEER @ 03/04/2007 11:34 AM EST

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dont think they'll play the title track ever again, according to kirk of course, i mean what do i know...hehe
Posted by xino @ 03/04/2007 11:54 AM EST

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i liked wen i saw em play breadfan live its the only song the crowd doesnt really sing along too cuz half the people dont know the words
Posted by sean @ 03/04/2007 12:48 PM EST

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look in the comics section of the sunday paper, "foxtrot" takes a cheap shot at the downloading metallica thing. they even put the pychiatrist on hold to address the downloading. man its gonna really suck in 20 years if metallica is remembered for napster and some kind of monster.
Posted by sean @ 03/04/2007 01:31 PM EST

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bill amend is gay! hahahaha
Posted by xino @ 03/04/2007 06:09 PM EST

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lol its funny how metal fans are anti-trends but we have the most sub genres and trends out of any other music from prog,folk,grindcore,industrial,screamo,death,doom,black,thrash etc i mean a rapper is a rapper a pop singer is pop singer but metal fans could argue for days about which rock n roll bands are what and people actually get pissed off about it. we're pretty lame if u think about it.
Posted by sean @ 03/05/2007 09:51 AM EST

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even with one band in particular kill em all is thrash the black is album is mainstream hard rock load is alternative and st anger is nu metal no wonder why metallica is taking so long in the studio the poor old guys are confused as hell ..wait standard tuning cuz downtuning is nu metal..shit i cant say whoaa cuz thats punk ..shit need solos for thrash metal or is it classic rock or arena rock or pop metal? FUCKKK wait y did u say i cant wear this red yankees hat again?
Posted by sean @ 03/05/2007 09:57 AM EST

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yeah interesting. i just hope that they come back to SA again for somw shows in 2008. That would be killer.
Minus Human
Posted by Minus Human @ 03/05/2007 03:37 PM EST

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This is nothing to do with metallica, but i was looking on YouTube and came across this gutair player called Andy Mckee, do a search
he plays acoustic gutair, but involves a lot of tapping and work on the fret board, reminds me of some of Satches early work. The rythmn seem really melodic, im not usually a fan of no singing music, but this seems different.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pbSvsIVTwQ&mode=related&search=
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsD6uEZsIsU
wot do you think ?
Posted by andrew @ 03/05/2007 04:19 PM EST

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That guy is fuckin awesome!
Posted by Nick @ 03/05/2007 04:29 PM EST

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andys alright but theres this black dude from the eighties stanley jordan and he is God of the piano style 2 hand tap guitar. I appreciate it as a guitarist but ill take chris broderick
Posted by sean @ 03/05/2007 10:03 PM EST

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sure you don't mean Lloyd Grant?
Posted by The General @ 03/06/2007 08:59 AM EST

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I've been listening to Corrosion of Conformity's ITAoG.
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/06/2007 09:32 AM EST

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I'm sorry, but it's a bit irritating were hearing 2008 now!!! WTF ugh.. i try not to think about it, but it's not easy to wait! just think, by the time this thing comes out it's gonna b like 5 years since st anger... 5 friggin years man!
Posted by Nick @ 03/06/2007 04:53 PM EST

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May be 2008, but are these leaked song titles!!!?
1. Buckle For Your Dust 2. No Justice, No Victory 3. Death Is Not The End 3. Wasted Soldiers 4. The Last Days 6. Pick The Bone 7. Twisted Truth 8. Within These Walls 9. Forgiving The Dead Man Walking 10. Drifter 11. Sinister Visions 12. Unopened Hand 13. The Darkest Hour 14. Whithered Hands
Posted by Someone from the Inside @ 03/06/2007 09:52 PM EST

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LMAO.. if ur serious, NO!
Posted by Nick @ 03/07/2007 01:46 AM EST

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LMAO.. if ur serious, NO!
Posted by Nick @ 03/07/2007 01:46 AM EST

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Someone from the inside, any leaked lyrics from any of those songs besides death is not he end and pick the bone? Sorry lol, dont know why I am laughing because if you are "someone from the inside" then I probably sound pretty damn stupid right now.
Posted by Robert @ 03/07/2007 02:34 AM EST

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5 years, i said it ages ago, and no one believed me, Metallica are so slow, but why should they hurry up
metallica will go for a june 08 release.
New song titles sound funny, cant see it myself,
Posted by andrew @ 03/07/2007 07:41 AM EST

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You know Tool is well known for putting out their albums every 4-6 years and nobody bitches about that. Dont you think the biggest heavy band in the world has the right to take their time on their albums. Im pretty sure MOP thru Black gave them the right to do whatever the hell they want to at this point. Maybe not I guess :- /
Posted by Marcus @ 03/07/2007 08:54 AM EST

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well thats cause the guys in tool where in other proyects or bands, i dont really care if metallica take 2 or 6 years to put out an album as long as its good, i mean who knows maybe they'll surprise us with a live album after that or maybe some more covers.....dream theater is a great example of a band that works really hard i mean, they usually put an album out, the next year a live album and the next one a new album, and its been like that since 1999...go ahed metallica take your time and fuck kerry king!
Posted by xino @ 03/07/2007 09:34 AM EST

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One positive thing to look forward too is that we are almost guaranteed that we will hear new songs from the new album while they tour in europe this summer...
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/07/2007 10:05 AM EST

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In a way i don't wanna hear anything new till it comes out. idk... i remember buying st. anger and already knowing a bunch of the tracks and that's no fun. i wanna hear the single though obviously. but yeah how awesome would that be if after the new cd came out they did a live album.. and what if they did unplugged too! i want metallica to do unplugged real bad. That would be pretty sweet i think if they released an unplugged cd a little after the new one.
Posted by Nick @ 03/07/2007 02:04 PM EST

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Yeah, I don't really want to hear any of the songs yet. I hope the two we heard end up being b-sides so every track on the record will be a surprise.
Only on the last record cycle was Maynard involved in lots of other stuff. They didn't have as many excuses for the wait between their previous albums.
While I think an almost 5 year wait is a bit of a mistake, there was only one year off for the band in that. They toured for almost 2 years. I'd rather they toured for six months to a year at a time and recorded more. Also note, of the "big four", they all take considerable time in between releasing records these days for various reasons. What I can't understand is these younger bands who wait 2-3 years between records. At least met, mega, anthrax, slayer etc, paid their dues. Look at godsmack, SOAD, disturbed, etc. One or two records and then they take a ton of time off(not that I really care about any of em, just making the point).
Posted by kurt @ 03/07/2007 03:57 PM EST

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If those are song titles, I hope they spell the words correctly when the album comes out...
Posted by IS-JD @ 03/07/2007 04:23 PM EST

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I think doing the song again is pure marketing. It's become a fan favorite over the years and he's trying to cash in on it. I suppose that's OK, but I'm much more interested in the rest of the record.
Posted by kurt @ 03/07/2007 05:17 PM EST

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I love it when somebody posts a link that has HOLY SHIT!!!!! METALLICA IS BACK BABY!! as a desciption and you try to click on it and it's gone.
Posted by Seth @ 03/07/2007 08:08 PM EST

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Here's what I think would be awesome when you buy the new album: You get a live DVD that includes the 20th anniversary of Master of Puppets played in it's entirety! I wouldn't be surprised if that happened. Besides, other than the St Anger rehearsals on DVD, Rob hasn't been on anything. The music companies are looking to include more bonus features to encourage buying instead of downloading.
I'm somewhat torn if they do a new JITS thing. I like the fact that everyone can kind of see or hear what's going on, but then again, it's kind of like opening a present before your birthday.
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/07/2007 08:49 PM EST

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the fake song names are starting already?
Posted by sean @ 03/07/2007 09:07 PM EST

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Tool has said they like to wait that long before albums because they want to "grow" between albums. So every album they release will be different and reflect the different stages of their lives. After hearing that it's kinda hard to argue.
What I would love to come with the new album. The DVD Audio version as well. The regular CD to keep in your car and the DVD 5.1 in your stereo... now THAT would be sweet.
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/08/2007 12:40 AM EST

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Thingy, that's a good point. You know the record company wants something in there to really entice purchases, rather than downloading everything. They've got to do something interesting.
I don't really want any JITS stuff, just keep us updated with the progress here and there.
Posted by kurt @ 03/08/2007 02:38 PM EST

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I wonder if all 14 are gonna make the CD??
are they all heavy??
Ballads??
any unforgiven type songs??
Personally I like diversity. If it really is 14 songs, I would love to hear a song that's kinda like an unforgiven/fade/sanitarium type song and maybe a ballad... then the rest heavy of course!!
Posted by Nick @ 03/08/2007 03:08 PM EST

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METALLICA will perform at the Wembley Stadium in London, England on July 8. The group's "Sick Of The Studio '07" tour schedule is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 28 - Lisbon, Portugal - Super Bock Super Rock Festival
Jul. 01 - Werchter, Belgium - Rock Werchter Festival Jul. 03 - Athens, Greece - Rockwave Festival Jul. 05 - Vienna, Austria - Rotundenplatz Jul. 08 - London, England – Wembley Stadium Jul. 10 - Oslo, Norway - Valle Hovin Stadion Jul. 12 - Stockholm, Sweden - Stadion Jul. 13 - Aarhus, Denmark - Vestereng Jul. 15 - Helsinki, Finland - Olympic Stadium Jul. 18 - Moscow, Russia - Lushniki Stadium
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich told a New York radio program on Friday night (March 2) that the band will lay down 14 songs for its ninth studio album, which the group will begin recording next Monday (March 12) in San Francisco. Ulrich said on the "Friday Night Rocks" show, "We started out about six months ago with about 25 songs and now we've narrowed those down to 14, and we're gonna start recording 14 songs next Monday. So we're all pretty stoked."
Unlike the troubled, turbulent sessions for the band's last album, 2003's "St. Anger", Ulrich told Launch that pre-production for the new effort has had a whole different vibe. "It's frighteningly tame (laughs)," he said. "The four of us show up and we hang out and we have a great time, and there are no psychiatrists in sweaters, there are no film crews, it's very much like it used to be. It's pretty mellow around here. All that 'St. Anger' stuff seems like a movie (laughs)."
Of course, the drummer is jokingly referring to "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", the documentary that chronicled the making of "St. Anger".
Ulrich acknowledged on Friday night that American fans were disappointed that the band will tour in Europe and not the U.S. for the second summer in a row. But he added, "All our American fans out there must rest assured that there will be no end to the love coming everybody's way in the next couple of years with the new record and so on."
The drummer also said he was "sure in his heart" that METALLICA would play the entire "Master of Puppets" album live in the U.S., as it did last year in Europe.
The group plans to work in the studio until early June, take a break for its European tour, then finish recording in August. As for whether METALLICA will release the new album in 2007, Ulrich said, "I'd like to try and get it out this year, I hope we can get it out this year. If it doesn't come out this year, then it will be out at the very beginning of next year."
Source: Blabbermouth
Posted by andrew @ 03/08/2007 03:09 PM EST

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by any chance anyone got the lullabye renditions of metallica?? i just bought it...will listen tonight
Posted by xino @ 03/08/2007 05:30 PM EST

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Just because anyone puts the Name metallica on any merchandise doesnt mean its good.
Posted by Tobey @ 03/08/2007 08:49 PM EST

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I have no intentions of getting anything like that... unless i had a kid.
Posted by Nick @ 03/08/2007 09:14 PM EST

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just listened to some songs, and it sounds really good, it actually makes me wanna sleep, i knew it was a good product cause i bought the pink floyd one for my nephew...
Posted by xino @ 03/08/2007 10:56 PM EST

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Anyone know a good guitar amp. less than 250 bucks?
Posted by Tobey @ 03/09/2007 10:13 AM EST

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Anyone know a good guitar amp. less than 250 bucks?
Posted by Tobey @ 03/09/2007 10:13 AM EST

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Anyone know a good guitar amp. less than 250 bucks?
Posted by Tobey @ 03/09/2007 10:14 AM EST

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check the marshall mg series...
Posted by xino @ 03/09/2007 11:31 AM EST

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hey guys,
I just realized that the metallica-morricone-song marks the first ever studio-track with robert trujillo. welcome to metallica´s audio-recording-universe, rob!
Posted by santor @ 03/09/2007 03:54 PM EST

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to tell you the truth (except for cliff recordings) i've never really noticed the bass on metallica recordings, with some exceptions like the intro to devils dance or the god that failed...
Posted by xino @ 03/09/2007 04:08 PM EST

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well, then listen sad but true, wherever I may roam, my friend of misery, king nothing, the outlow thorn...bob rock convinced them to make the bass hearable.
but it´s kind of interessting how they will deal with the bass-sound after the newsted-era.
...and by the way, the bass-sound on master of puppets wasn´t that big eather.
Posted by santor @ 03/09/2007 04:17 PM EST

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we did it again got dat killa bump son ..bass iz bananas on dat track
Posted by sean @ 03/09/2007 04:24 PM EST

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dude santor, i notice the bass on those songs, but listen to my friend of misery, wheres the bass?? yeash i know the intro, but when the guitars come in the bass gets lost and thats true, metallica's always been a guitar band...and cliffs bass is hearable cause he used a lot of either distortion or wah plus his settings where a little more trebly than jasons...
Posted by xino @ 03/09/2007 06:45 PM EST

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I remember scott ian saying that master of puppets could have had a fuller bass-sound.
...and yeah, metallica always were a guitar driven band! but when the bass came in on tba the sound got groovyer...this was the first thing I heard when I first listened to the album back then...
lookinf foreward to hear massive wall-of-guitar-sounds on the new record, underlayed by the catchy bass-style of rob!
Posted by santor @ 03/09/2007 10:06 PM EST

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Hey if you wanna hear bass on a metallica song,just listen enter sandman.If you cant notice bass on that song then...YOU ARE DEAF!!!BTW this year it's 20 years since "garage day re-revisited".you think they'll gonna play the whole EP?
Posted by Jesius @ 03/10/2007 09:24 AM EST

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Just curious, if somthing happens and Metallica finishes up the album at the end of May, are they going to rename the "sick of the studio tour"?
Posted by Robert @ 03/10/2007 01:43 PM EST

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Well, I hate to rush for a Monday to get here, but at least MetallicA will start recording tomorrow.
If anyone has the Metallica Videos DVD, did you ever notice the little kid flips the bird on the Theatrical version of The Unforgiven? It happens around 18 minutes, when he's crawling through the wall and comes out behind that picture. I found this on the Msg board yesterday and decided to check it out. I never noticed it before.
Posted by The Thing that shoul not be @ 03/11/2007 11:18 AM EST

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Metallica set to follow in Muse's footsteps The rock band are set for Wembley Stadium 07.Mar.07 12:51pm
Metallica look set to follow Muse and play at gig at Wembley Stadium this summer.
Although the show is yet to be officially been announced, NME.COM understands the rockers will play rebuilt home of English football on July 8.
The show will follows Muse's two night stand at the venue (June 16 and 17), plus George Michael's show on June 9. The latter show is rumoured to feature a Wham! reunion.
from NME.com
Imagine Metallica with Muse or George Micheal HA HA !
Posted by andrew @ 03/11/2007 02:40 PM EST

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this is a stupid comment but made me laugh
i just right clicked on my browser and it said REload, in the menu list COOL !!! HA HA HA
Posted by andrew @ 03/11/2007 02:41 PM EST

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12:07am! today Metallica starts recording thier new album!!!
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/12/2007 12:07 AM EST

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I really hope today they get a lot of shit done. I rather have 8-9 solid songs than 14 semi-done songs.(Load, Reload) this is the time to push for gold. Today's the day it starts.
Posted by Bond @ 03/12/2007 11:07 AM EST

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today is d-day, let´s roll the tapes!
Posted by santor @ 03/12/2007 11:48 AM EST

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Man, I'd like to be a fly on the wall today with them recording today!
Also, when I mentioned that I hope they release a live DVD soon, it would be nice if it was in HD!
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/12/2007 12:33 PM EST

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hopefully they can bang out 2 songs a week and itll be out by june/july. cliff burnstein,rick rubin and torben ulrich should combine magic to cast a non-suck spell on this album.
Posted by sean @ 03/12/2007 01:11 PM EST

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to me 7-8 solid songs sound really good. y do 14 lame ong, (filler)
Posted by Craig @ 03/12/2007 01:52 PM EST

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Bond and Craig, I don't think you have anything to worry about. They finished 25 songs, and picked the best 14 of em to record. If what they say is true, the songs are completely demoed, and all they have to do is lay them down properly. So I'd say it's a safe guess that the ones they picked were of high quality.
What also makes me feel better about that is that I got the new so what Mag this weekend in the mail. The whole thing was an interview performed individually with each band member. It was conducted in late November and as of that time, 22 of the songs were demoed(thus they only needed to do a few more). They described the process as being very much like the older way of recording(primarily lars and james sifting through the tapes and constructing the songs), with the aid of Protools, rather than protools being the crutch. Kirk said james encouraged him to offer lyrics based off some ideas he was talking about, but it didn't sound like any were used as of yet. All three said they liked the fact that most of the points/ideas Rob brought up during the writing process were really solid. They also said that a lot of the lyric writing seemed to be in more of a third person vibe(as in the early records). At the time of the interview they had only met with Rubin 3-4 times and you could tell they were still a bit uncertain on how things were gonna work with him.
Overall it was a very cool set of interviews. Stuff like that was why I got the membership, and that made me feel it was worth it.
Posted by kurt @ 03/12/2007 03:05 PM EST

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kurt thanx for that. I am still waiting for my so what to be delivered. gotta love the club. just finished the monster lives and if any of you dont have it, GET IT. its a good read. talks a lot about the jason fiasco and into a lot more detail about the movie and the vibes that were going on for those years. makes me glad they chose rob.
in my bid to upgrade my vinyl collection from one to two, I found this site www.metallipromo.com that has a ton of info on record if anyone is interested. has a bunch of rare goodies as well.
Posted by The General @ 03/12/2007 05:31 PM EST

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I read that book general. It did fill in a bunch of details edited out of the flick. Definitely a good read.
Posted by kurt @ 03/12/2007 05:52 PM EST

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yeah general that dude (hector) is the metallica collector, thats for sure, i bought a couple of things from him a while ago
Posted by xino @ 03/12/2007 10:00 PM EST

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Thanks kurt! Great info. Any other tidbits about the album you could share quickly...doesn't have to be too much detail since I don't get the mag I shouldn't get a full transcript but nothing is wrong about word of mouth on the gist of stuff right?
Posted by BLVE ÖYSTER CVLT @ 03/13/2007 02:38 PM EST

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Anybody catch the Rock Hall of Fame last night? REM was pretty sweet!
Posted by Ice Nine @ 03/13/2007 03:46 PM EST

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Here's an interview with the "editor" of the new book Metallica and Philosophy.
http://979x.com/bone/bonePix.htm
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/13/2007 04:07 PM EST

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BOC, not much else as far as details of the record. They only said it was taken primarily from the pre-gig warm ups and that playing MOP in it's entirety last summer(as well as learning the record again note for note) really added inspiration to the process.
Otherwise they are playing it pretty close to the vest. No talk of length of songs, just alluding to fast tempos. Lars basically said James is incredible and comes up with tons of great stuff. He described part of his role as laying down beats for James to create stuff to.
I would type out the interviews, but they were really long, and unfortunately(or fortunately) I do have work to do.
Posted by kurt @ 03/14/2007 12:09 PM EST

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Very cool info., Kurt. Thanks! It makes the wait longer for the album. Glad to hear Lars said James is coming up with coming up with a lot of great stuff.
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/14/2007 12:24 PM EST

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Sorry, my last post didn't make sense. Glad to hear James is having great ideas.
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/14/2007 02:21 PM EST

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Yeah thingy, it was great to read that. The enthusiasm coming from Lars when talking about what James was coming up really jumped out at me. I've never heard him praise james to that level before, and since so many negative people say they can't write great shit anymore, that was very reassuring.
Out of the interviews, Kirk was the only one who didn't sound really positive. James was giddy, but was very positive sounding about the whole thing. Rob and Lars sounded extremely happy. Kirk sounded a bit out of the loop, but they interviewed him just after 5 weeks in Hawaai with his newborn and he felt behind in the whole process(they apparently pretty much finished four songs-minus his parts-while he was gone).
Posted by kurt @ 03/14/2007 03:32 PM EST

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LOL! Poor Kirk, they sure have gone back to the old days of writting songs and just telling Kirk when to play his solo.
Remember that scene from SKOM when James was upset that they were working on songs when he wasn't there, and Kirk said something to the effect of how that's how he felt the last 20 years and everyone just ignored him. Poor Kirk, good thing he doesn't have an ego with all that talent...
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/14/2007 04:46 PM EST

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Actually, this time it seems to be more his doing than in the old days. In fact, James has encouraged him to provide lyrics. Kirk has understandably had other things to deal with.
Posted by kurt @ 03/14/2007 05:14 PM EST

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Actually, this time it seems to be more his doing than in the old days. In fact, James has encouraged him to provide lyrics. Kirk has understandably had other things to deal with.
Posted by kurt @ 03/14/2007 05:14 PM EST

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well whatever effort kirk puts in is exactly what we will hear on the new record. as far as lyrics go "death style" wuz kirks idea i wish they meant the legendary band "death" style like scream bloody gore
Posted by sean @ 03/14/2007 06:12 PM EST

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A Death reference! Cool! Spiritual Healing, Pull The Plug, The Evil Dead... Great stuff.
RIP Chuck
Posted by Seth @ 03/14/2007 07:43 PM EST

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New Metallica Song, well, not really, but I got a good laugh out of this, Metallica's version of goofy goober live from woodstock 99 (not really)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FWRLWJyw8A
Posted by Robert @ 03/14/2007 11:38 PM EST

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That link is pretty damn funny lol. I hope we get a studio update very soon!!!
Posted by Nick @ 03/15/2007 01:49 AM EST

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That link is pretty damn funny lol. I hope we get a studio update very soon!!!
Posted by Nick @ 03/15/2007 01:49 AM EST

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I never expected to hear Mets take on that song on the radio, but i did!
Posted by Nick @ 03/15/2007 02:03 AM EST

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This drummer is good-plays some Metallica and Dream theater. You'll hear Met playing the song, but his technique is pretty good: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=vadrum
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/15/2007 02:32 AM EST

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good to see the guys recording out of HQ. so they can stick to the recording-process without being distracted by family-stuff. which is very important of course!!! but as a musician there must be time for family and time for the music. and now it´s time for music, definitely! keep the tapes roll, guys!
good to see the metallica-machine starting again!
Posted by santor @ 03/15/2007 05:51 AM EST

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I am assuming they go home on weekends to see family. I can't see them staying there all the way through. I am soooooo excited though after seeing those pics!!!! I thought for a while that Hetfield would never record somewhere else like this, working long hours. I'm glad to see he is. I think them recording somewhere else is gonna help a great deal to the creative element.
fuck kerry king!
Posted by Nick @ 03/15/2007 03:03 PM EST

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I think lars' drumkit looks awesome in that Pic. James is still using the same LP used during the St Anger sessions obviously a favourite of his.
Minus Human
Posted by Minus Human @ 03/15/2007 03:37 PM EST

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yes, nick, this is exactly what i meant. they will properly go home on weekends, but are not distracted by family-stuff during the week. that´s good for the creative process. new environments often push the artistic flows.
Posted by santor @ 03/15/2007 03:38 PM EST

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yeah i meant to post the link to that update earlier but i wuz late. i dunno how james sings with his mouth so wide open hopefully the tarzan yell gets replaced with the clenched teeth growl.
Posted by sean @ 03/15/2007 08:29 PM EST

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Does anyone know what studio they are recording at in LA?
Posted by Robert @ 03/15/2007 09:00 PM EST

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Hhhmm no idea here.. i wish i lived in cali.. i wanna see HQ.
Posted by Nick @ 03/16/2007 04:47 PM EST

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METALLICA Guitarist HAMMETT Says New Material Has 'Middle Eastern' Vibe - Mar. 16, 2007 METALLICA started recording its ninth studio LP in Los Angeles this week. According to the band's site, this is the first time METALLICA has recorded outside of the Bay Area since they spent "an eternity" at One on One Studios recording their 1991 self-titled release, popularly known as The Black Album.
In the latest issue of the METALLICA Club (the group's official fan club) members-only magazine "So What!", guitarist Kirk Hammett was asked if there are any common musical themes running through the 14 songs the band is recording for its new effort. "There is a really unusual theme that's working its way into the music," he replied. "I'm not really sure how to react to it. Maybe it's someone else trying to tell us that we should react to it, but a lot of the music has an eastern harmonic flair to it, a harmonic minor flair to it, and when I say harmonic minor, that could be construed as like eastern sounding or Middle Eastern sounding or maybe Arabic? I don't know if it's just the zeitgeist, a sign of the times, or maybe because like, you know, Middle Eastern culture is so prevalent, or maybe the negative things about Middle Eastern culture. Maybe artists are conscious, just want to shine light on the positive aspects of Middle Eastern culture, i.e. the music. But there's passages that sound, that use harmonic minor and dominant, and those sounds are distinctly Arabic sounding or Middle Eastern sounding, and you hear them in all the songs. At the less likely times, all of a sudden they'll turn a corner and there we are, smack, right dab there in Syria or Iraq, as far as culture is concerned. We're playing notes that were played, have been played for thousands of years, that aren't born in western culture, and it's just a trip to see. And maybe I'm the first to really vocalize it, but it's just there."
Unlike the troubled, turbulent sessions for the band's last album, 2003's "St. Anger", drummer Lars Ulrich told Launch that pre-production for the new effort had a whole different vibe. "It's frighteningly tame (laughs)," he said. "The four of us show up and we hang out and we have a great time, and there are no psychiatrists in sweaters, there are no film crews, it's very much like it used to be. It's pretty mellow around here. All that 'St. Anger' stuff seems like a movie (laughs)."
The group plans to work in the studio until early June, take a break for its European tour, then finish recording in August. As for whether METALLICA will release the new album in 2007, Ulrich said, "I'd like to try and get it out this year, I hope we can get it out this year. If it doesn't come out this year, then it will be out at the very beginning of next year."
(Thanks: Macvilewhore)
Posted by Nick @ 03/16/2007 05:07 PM EST

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WTF DOES THAT MEAN LOL? jk i don't understand the musical terms because i learned off tabs and what not, but i understand for the most part the vibve they are talking about (KINDA)....interesting....
Posted by Nick @ 03/16/2007 05:08 PM EST

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great little interview. That sounds totally weird but quite cool. It would be quite hilarious if Metallica did a Nile on everyone, but I can't see that happening. I like the sound of this though- It sounds different and unusual. I was afraid Metallica would try to clone Trivium, but maybe that's not going to be the case after all.
Posted by caspian @ 03/16/2007 11:01 PM EST

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First off, I don't take Kirk's predictions to heart to much. He's maid some for ReLoad and St. Anger and they both were very off so just take this with a grain of salt.
BUT if he is accurate, then I picture an influence of System of A Down then, I found their guitar riffs had a middle eastern sound to them in a lot of songs which I liked.
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/16/2007 11:19 PM EST

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Middle Eastern influence?!??! Fuck. Look no futher than Wherever I May Roam for that type of material. I do understand what Kirk's getting at and it could be quite heavy!
Posted by EET FUK @ 03/17/2007 12:00 AM EST

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Well I didnt hear what Kirk was talking about in the new song, and the other new song, so looks like those wont make the album, unless they changed them around a little. Will kind of suck though because I wanted to hear what they can do with the other new song, it had alot of potential. But they picked the best 14, so if the new ones dont make it, then the other 14 are obviously better. Ok, now I am just babbleing, time for bed.
Posted by Robert @ 03/17/2007 05:24 AM EST

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frankly i hope those 2 songs don't make it, not gonna lie.
Posted by Nick @ 03/17/2007 02:47 PM EST

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Guareentee that the announcement on Sunday Night is for the Wembley gig on 8th July!
YEAH MOFO! YEAH!
Posted by F1XXX3R @ 03/18/2007 04:03 AM EST

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Told ya!
Wemberrleee, Wemberrrlee, Wemberrlee!
4 fan club ticktes for meeee
Wemberrlee, Wemberrlee, Wemberrlee!
Posted by F1XXX3R @ 03/19/2007 05:08 AM EST

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I wouldn't pay too much attention to what Kirk says about the new sound. He mentioned during the recording sessions for St. Anger that the songs had a jazzy feel to them.
Almost four years later and that jazzy sound still hasn't shown up.
Can't wait for the new album. Thank goodness I've got United Abominations, Year Zero and Down III to tide me over!
Posted by Metallicat @ 03/19/2007 05:11 PM EST

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MACHINE-FUCKIN'-HEAD album officially comes out the 27th with bonus song... I already have a bootleg... Agreed Metallicat... United Abominations sans the new Toute le Monde, and Machine Head git it for me until Metallica pulls their heads out of their asses and finishes up the damn album
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 03/19/2007 07:02 PM EST

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MACHINE-FUCKIN'-HEAD album officially comes out the 27th with bonus song... I already have a bootleg... Agreed Metallicat... United Abominations sans the new Toute le Monde, and Machine Head git it for me until Metallica pulls their heads out of their asses and finishes up the damn album
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 03/19/2007 07:02 PM EST

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IDK this far into the process, u have to take what he says a little serious, yet with a grain of salt cause it's always diff than what u would expect. sounds interesting though.. see what happens.. i wonder how many songs will make it? i am hopeing for 12.
Posted by Nick @ 03/20/2007 02:50 AM EST

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Not to compare the Mighty MetallicA to a lesser band like Puddle of Mud (in my opinion), but at least Metallica can wait a while before they release a new record. They've earned the right to. Not that I really care about Puddle of Mud, but who are they to wait so long to release a CD?!? Besides, MetallicA said they wanted this to be a really good CD. I'm sure I'll enjoy it and can't wait to hear it!
Regarding the 2 new songs, I don't mind them. I'd make a few changes here and there on them, but they're pretty good. I remember Fuel on Cunning Stunts and the lyrics are totally different from the album. Heck, even James sings different lyrics on the first new song we heard. No worries on my end, friends.
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/20/2007 11:50 AM EST

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I agree with ya thingy, Fuel was OK on cunning stunts, but the finished product was better. The only reason I don't want those two songs on the record is cause it would mean there would be room for two more. Although I like them enough that I would be bummed to not get the finished version of those two.
I also agree with you about the puddle of mud thing. I don't even like them and don't have any of their stuff, but I just don't understand any of these younger bands who take forever between records.
Anyways, to hold me over will be the new machine head, megadeth, down, supposedly new ozzy sometime soon, the three new sabbath/dio tune and hell yeah. I got the greatest hits record from Boston today, Brad Delp's suicide rekindled my interest. Listening to the whole thing made me realize I already had everything I needed to from them(the first two records), but some of those oldies are really good.
Posted by kurt @ 03/20/2007 01:48 PM EST

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i see all this vulture merchandise happening which is kinda an indication that the song will be on the album which makes me wonder
Posted by sean @ 03/20/2007 03:52 PM EST

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Good thinking Sean.. never tought about it that way.. do any of u play guitar? cause if u think about it only ONE of those songs is gonna make it. They are playing standard tunning too. that first song is drop c and thats not something that would convert well to standard. I really don't know if it will make it.
Posted by Nick @ 03/20/2007 04:06 PM EST

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thanks for the link thingy.
sean, what vulture merch? I probably missed it.
Posted by kurt @ 03/21/2007 12:28 PM EST

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Kurt, they're selling some vulture t-shirts and they also have a hat out now. You can see 'em on Met's merchandise page. I bet that song will be on the album. When they played the 2nd new song, James said "now we're gonna play something from the new album."
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/21/2007 12:54 PM EST

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I see that song making it if one had too, but the part where he goes "whoah whoah oh oh" needs to go man.. honestly... they aren't the offspring nor does anyone want them to be. plus the guitar over that is pretty lame i think. I love the rest of the song though.. just can't stand that part.
Posted by Nick @ 03/21/2007 01:23 PM EST

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I like the "Whoah's"! Brings me back to the Garage Days album...
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/21/2007 03:28 PM EST

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Yeah, but those aren't their songs.. idk.. to me that's just not metallica. that part of the song sounds like a cover.
Posted by Nick @ 03/21/2007 04:26 PM EST

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I really hope this new song wont make it, its such a filler song. With all that Whoo... I hope Metallica has resumed their recording without any delays or distraction. Just finish the damn album.
Posted by Bond @ 03/21/2007 05:49 PM EST

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I wish... I know better, yes... that Dead Kennedy Rolls would be revived. Or maybe for music at least at that tempo. I like the punk Metallica. Throw some wild solos on the record and release it!
Posted by Metallicat @ 03/21/2007 06:26 PM EST

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need new music
Posted by xino @ 03/21/2007 08:09 PM EST

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I can't believe you guys even mentioned Puddle of Mud and MetallicA in the same sentence... Next thing you know, you guys will be pining for Re-Re Load
Posted by METALLICA @ 03/21/2007 10:20 PM EST

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I can't believe you guys even mentioned Puddle of Mud and MetallicA in the same sentence... Next thing you know, you guys will be pining for Re-Re Load
Posted by METALLICA @ 03/21/2007 10:20 PM EST

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How about asking for some Un-Load? 1983KA, 1984RTL, 1986MOP, 1988AJFA,1991M,...xXx,xXx,...??...2003SA...???...???2008??
Posted by Steward @ 03/21/2007 10:26 PM EST

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If they are selling vulture stuff, they gotta include the song. I like the song, with the exception of the whoooooa stuff. It kinda reminds me of hit the lights.
Metallicat, someday we will hear DKR. At some point they have to do some kind of box or b-sides kind of thing. They have shied away from that before, but everyone does it eventually.
Posted by kurt @ 03/22/2007 02:34 PM EST

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Agreed kurt, there will be a box set one day-too much money to be made! Studio Shit: Binge & Purge II !!!(lol)
Posted by EET FUK @ 03/22/2007 03:04 PM EST

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it seems like heaven and hell's gonna opne for metallica in austria, or some country...interesting
Posted by xino @ 03/22/2007 06:52 PM EST

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I posted as Metallica by mistake yesterday... I was just up in arms over the mention of mudd puddles on this site... lets keep it METALlica, emphasis on METAL. Looking forward to the black sabbath, megadeth and machine head show in denver late in april
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 03/22/2007 07:49 PM EST

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Looks like it's gonna be a 2008 release guys :(
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/25/2007 10:00 PM EST

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They really wanna get it out this year, but they are not making it a priority. This might even the last album they will release because they will tour on it for couple of years then go back into hybernation. after 4 years they will say ok lets quit before were ahead.
Posted by Travis @ 03/25/2007 10:52 PM EST

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If my memory is correct, I think MetallicA is under contract for at least 2 more albums. With Rob on board, I think they have a 2nd wind and they want to prove they still have that fire in them. "But we'll never stop, we'll never quit, 'cause we're Metallica!"
Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 03/25/2007 11:02 PM EST

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Oh there is plenty of Metallica. Even if they get these 2 albums out, you can almost gurantee the unplugged more relaxed type albums. AND Lars mentioned that they have SOOO many other songs that were recorded (aka 3 other Ramones covers) that they are sitting on and just waiting to release later on down their carrier.
But lets focus on this next album which I can't freak'n wait for!
Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 03/25/2007 11:17 PM EST

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From the business end of things, it would make sense for the album to come out just before Christmas, just like ReLoad, Garage Inc. and S&M.
Posted by EET FUK @ 03/26/2007 10:44 AM EST

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RELAXED MUSIC? Dude, it's called Reload... if that's not "relaxed" enough dude listen to Crosby Stills and Nash... I'm tired of fans that want a pussified Metallica
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 03/26/2007 08:14 PM EST

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haha dude you gotta chill...a lot of people loves metallica cause they're metal and a lot of people loves metallica cause of their loads period, now add the fact that they practically ignored the loads during the whole st. anger period so theres people that want that era back, or at least them playing more stuff from/like that era cause thats the metallica they first heard...i personally dont care, i just want good music, a ballad ain't gonna kill me, i rather have a no remorse kinda song but as long as its a good album i dont care
Posted by xino @ 03/26/2007 11:22 PM EST

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DIVERSITY
quit bitching. i'm glad they did the loads. they should do an unplugged, down the road though.
Posted by Nick @ 03/27/2007 01:31 AM EST

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While I'm definitely with Motorhead in that I don't want a Pussy Metallica, It would be pretty awesome if they did something real different. Just because you play Mellow Stuff, doesn't mean you don't have huge testicles. Johnny Cash is hardly 'heavy', but you can't call his music wimpy.. because it's not. :P
Heaviness isn't just expressed through real heavy guitars and fast drums.
Posted by Caspian @ 03/27/2007 05:59 AM EST

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Hey guys, first off, I've said I like the loads... in the vibe that they're always moving forward, that's what I want. St. Anger was a step in that direction, because I certainly got tired of interviews back in the late 90's where all of them with the exception of Newsted were afraid to say "Metal". Metallica is was and will be number 1 in my heart, but their "True Classics" are Metal. I wouldn't mind seeing an acoustic song that's fucked up, (I agree with you Caspian... for once about the heavy bit), but if I want a good radio rock band, I'll listen to some Godsmack... I don't doubt them, nor have I ever... Regardless of what "metal" fans think, ReLoad is a better album than any of Slayer's albums since 1988... Selling out doesn't constitute changing sounds, selling records, or any of that... it constitutes turning your back on what got you there (the top) and reading old interviews from the late 90's I understand why that term was thrown at them... I don't agree with it, but I understand
Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 03/27/2007 04:53 PM EST

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I heard that Metallica is going to re-record Purify in 13 different versions and that's going to be the next album. Anybody else hear about that?
Posted by Kerry King @ 03/27/2007 08:32 PM EST

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Oh yeah, I forgot: Fuck Me!
Posted by Kerry King @ 03/27/2007 08:34 PM EST

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if metallica farted into the microphone im sure that fat guy on youtube would reproduce it perfectly within the hour.
Posted by sean @ 03/27/2007 09:33 PM EST

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fuck slayer hahaha
Posted by Nick @ 03/27/2007 11:52 PM EST

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According the article linked below (cut and paste to read it), Metallica is expected to be part of the Live Earth concert in London on July 7th. That makes sense given how big that event will be and that they'll be playing they'll own concert at Wembley the very next day, but we'll see.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,261561,00.html
Posted by Trace @ 03/28/2007 01:16 AM EST

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man, it would be so cool if metallica would start playing real epic metal again...I still think that after the loads they got into a crises of music-identity they haven´t come over with. that is why st. anger was so mediocre as a metallica-album, altought I like it because of it raw hardcore-style...will hetfield ever be able to write a killer-riff like master of puppets again (not that they have to go back and copy the master-style, but coming up with hudge riffs that blow your head out everytime u here it). sometimes I doubt it, but haven´t lost hope yet. just listend to the last maiden-album, that is why I´m kind of sad now thinking of the last albums of the mighty met.
I WANT A DAMN KILLING KILLER ALBUM AGAIN BY THE BAND THAT I TRULY LOVE SINCE 1986: M E T A L L I C A !!!
Posted by santor @ 03/28/2007 06:36 AM EST

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All I want is a disc full of music that I don't take out of my car for at least six months and that I don't have to hit the skip button. Be it the sound of the first 4, TBA, loads, St. Anger, some fusion of those and/or something we've never heard from them before, as long as it's good. All indications are they are putting their all into it, so I'll probably be happy. I think they're going with a modernized old-school vibe, but we won't know till we hear it.
In the meantime, I picked up the new MH yesterday(already had the bootleg, but I try to support the bands and make the purchase) and the new mega DVD. The DVD captured a good show. The band was good, although the guitarist definitely did not follow the structure of the original solos laid down by marty and others. Kinda cheap by the way of extras though. Almost every DVD these days has all kind of bonuses, interviews, etc. This had nothing but an alternate version of one song.
Posted by kurt @ 03/28/2007 09:49 AM EST

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I wonder if we are getting to the point where all the good riffs have already been thought of, that are musically possible on guitar....
Posted by manguy @ 03/28/2007 12:30 PM EST

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“Good” is a pretty relative statement and can be twisted is many ways. What I think is good, others may not and vise versa. So I would have to disagree.
Posted by Smut-peddler @ 03/28/2007 01:23 PM EST

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electric guitar is one of the newest instruments . problem is there is more copy cats than innovators
Posted by sean @ 03/29/2007 10:37 AM EST

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