FIRST BIOTCHES! Posted by john lennon @ 03/31/2008 12:15 PM EST

I've even managed to update the IS Road secion of our website. Posted by IS-JD @ 03/31/2008 12:18 PM EST

WOW, big fuckin news!!!! Gettin a little pissed. How about some album news?, Single news? I'm sure we all want some news dealing with some new music.....even like a 30 second clip of a new song would make me bust a nut at this point!! Posted by MONSTER @ 03/31/2008 12:49 PM EST

Lars said we'd hear something new from the live gigs to come. I have a feeling that will be the only hint we get about anything until they start announcing release dates for the fall. Posted by kurt @ 03/31/2008 05:50 PM EST

arizona! cool! wait a minute....ohh thats right i live in freaking NYC!! Posted by xino @ 04/01/2008 12:28 AM EST

what about the Metallica logo used on the KFMA flyer? looks like it was peeled of the MOP album. Hopefully they'll stick with this logo on the new album instead of the new one. Posted by The General @ 04/01/2008 09:16 AM EST

just find this interview with lars, kinda old http://gc.guitarcenter.com/interview/larsulrich/ Posted by xino @ 04/01/2008 09:47 AM EST

That's what I am saying... Mark your calendars for NEXT MONTH! May 16th, Arizona, they've GOT to play something new... 46 days and counting until we hear a song from the album!!! Posted by D-J @ 04/01/2008 08:54 PM EST

Hope this isn't an April Fool's Joke... posted from Blabbermouth earlier on April 1st: METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has commented on the band's headlining appearance at this year's Reading and Leeds Festivals, which will happen, as usual, in England over the August Bank holiday weekend — from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24. "Alongside the hallowed turf of Castle Donington there is no place in the UK that is more historic or more of an honor for METALLICA to play than at Reading," Ulrich told Kerrang! magazine. "Back in the day when I was first tripping on music, I'd look at the line-up and see bands like IRON MAIDEN, UFO and WHITESNAKE headlining, so for us to be asked to come back yet again and stand at the top of the pile so to speak is an absolutely tremendous gift from the organisers. It's just such an absolutely incredible thing to be a part of. "I remember playing the festival back in '03 and getting the chance to close down Reading, and that was such a massive feeling to carry around," he added. "The fact that they've asked us to come back and do the same thing again is absolutely huge in my eyes. We headlined Wembley last year, did Download the year before, and so playing Reading and Leeds just seemed like the obvious thing to do. In my eyes it's still one of the biggest and most monumental music festivals in the world, and with bands like SLIPKNOT and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE playing I'm sure it's going to be one of the best line-ups that people have seen in quite a while." Ulrich said fans can expect to hear some new material from their forthcoming ninth studio album. "We're psyched to play some new songs," he laughed. "In fact, if we don't, then I give people permission to come and find me and slap me across the face! We're certainly planning on rolling out some of the new songs for the first time, but right now our focus is on finishing the record. As soon as that's out of the way, we'll be hitting the rehearsal room and getting to grips with playing these bastards live!" Posted by Tipper @ 04/02/2008 01:40 AM EST

we thought we heard something new and fresh last year, New Song and Other New Song... Im getting used to not holding my breath with this band, then I'll be more surprised if something does happen. LOL Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/02/2008 01:41 AM EST

tipper...its true, it's on kerrang's website Posted by xino @ 04/02/2008 11:27 AM EST

etallica Wins 92.3 K-Rock March Madness http://www.923krock.com/pages/1744599.php Posted by xino @ 04/02/2008 11:41 AM EST

If it is indeed a September release for the new album, there's good chance that a single will already be out by the time they play Readings and Leeds. My guess is that Bonnaroo is the show in which they play something new for the first time, as that should be around the time that the album is announced. Again, assuming the album is out in September. Posted by Trace @ 04/02/2008 12:54 PM EST

As a New Yorker, I am so happy that Metallica won the March Madness thing. I was realy afraid that the Foo Fighters ( No offense to them) would win, or some band like them. I'm a little surprised that they faced off against Pearl Jam and won it by very little. I like Pearl Jam since the first time I heard "alive", but kinda lost iterest in them from the last 7 years or so. Just goes to show that everyone who lovs hard rock & metal, knows Metallica is the shit!! And I'm also pretty damn sure that everyone wants them to put out some new music that will hit everyone like Justice & the Black album did. We need good rock/metal today. Thank God 92.3krock is back and is doing the right thing & having our favorite band as their kings!! Now only if my NJ Devils will win the Stanley Cup this year....what a year it will be!! Posted by MONSTER @ 04/02/2008 03:21 PM EST

" tipper...its true, it's on kerrang's website" Well played, xino. Superb use of irony. I bow before you. Posted by Azrael @ 04/02/2008 03:33 PM EST

I'm still torn about hearing some of Metallica's new songs before the album is out. Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 04/02/2008 06:06 PM EST

Just found this Lars interview about the new album: http://img197.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=55891_metallica_interview_122_59lo.jpg Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 04/02/2008 06:27 PM EST

So what, NO April Fools Jokes? this past two years have been freaking lame. I was expecting an album by late 2007. Posted by Bond @ 04/02/2008 07:25 PM EST

ok, so in the interview posted by TTTSNB, we get Lars saying there should be a new album "three or four weeks beforehand". The show is in August, so we're talking late July? or is that when they'll finish the album and we won't see it in stores until September? Clear as mud. Posted by Azrael @ 04/02/2008 08:41 PM EST

Hmmm. "Metallica sucks" as a likely song title... Juicy bits of information in there! Posted by Tipper @ 04/02/2008 11:33 PM EST

tour tour tour. what about some fucking new album news. christ. Posted by Dragonboots2005 @ 04/02/2008 11:59 PM EST

Do not use the Lords name in vain. You should say Hitler or something instead if you are mad. Anyways, I am thinking Lars meant they will be done working on the album before the Leads festival and it will probably be released in September, but maybe a single out by the time the festival happens? Posted by manguy @ 04/03/2008 08:41 AM EST

Not to get into a religion discussion, but I agree with manguy about the Lord's name in vain thing. But I love the suggestion, say Hitler! And for those people that like to say His full name (JC), how about exclaiming "Saddam Hussein!" ?! It has the same sort of ring to it. On to Metallica... All I know is I am hoping to hear a new LIVE Metallica song on May 16th when they play Arizona. Looks like thats 6 weeks away! We should have a countdown timer somewhere, counting down the time in weeks, day, minutes, and seconds until a likely new song! Posted by D-J @ 04/03/2008 11:08 AM EST

After reading that article, I really think we will hear new music in May. Nicely done finding that Thing! I won't believe Lars though until I have actual proof it is on it's way, but exciting non the less. Posted by Nick @ 04/03/2008 02:48 PM EST

wow, religious knuckleheads on a Metallica site. Interesting..... Posted by Dragonboots2005 @ 04/03/2008 03:39 PM EST

how about some new album news. Pauly Shore! Does that make everybody happy? lol Posted by Dragonboots2005 @ 04/03/2008 03:41 PM EST

so "3 to 4 weeks" before Leeds festival is the ball park for this album!!! That's straight from his interview. That's pretty damn sweet, gonna be a great summer now with a new Met album! :) Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/03/2008 06:10 PM EST

....... or maybe not... maybe it is when they finish. But I dunno, if he said they are going back and giving the songs titles... that pretty much sounds like they are done now right? James has GOT to be finished his vocals by now and then they are gonna draw song titles from his lyrics... I dunno, I'm thinking maybe a July album boys :) Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/03/2008 06:13 PM EST

I bet this album doesn't get a title like the Black album didn't. Posted by Ice Nine @ 04/03/2008 09:12 PM EST

uh?? Posted by xino @ 04/03/2008 09:12 PM EST

Think about it...Rick Rubin said he wants it to be a "defining" album. So why not just call it "Metallica"? Posted by Ice Nine @ 04/03/2008 09:55 PM EST

I agree... I want a second eponymous album... hell Zeppelin did it what, four times? It should be at least as good as the Black album with Rick Rubin on board. Posted by Tipper @ 04/04/2008 01:04 AM EST

I agree... I want a second eponymous album... hell Zeppelin did it what, four times? It should be at least as good as the Black album with Rick Rubin on board. Posted by Tipper @ 04/04/2008 01:04 AM EST

Dragonboots... Not sure what you are implying? You can't be Christian and a Metallica fan? lol James, Kirk and Rob all are and they are in the band. Only Lars is an atheist. Anyways, some people get uptight about religious discussion, its not biggie for me. No harm, no foul. I am really hoping for an instrumental on this one. I have a feeling even Rubin has been pushing for one. Peace. Posted by manguy @ 04/04/2008 09:06 AM EST

I think a live DVD Bridge benefit would be a cool bonus with the new album. Either that or a live DVD for the 20th anniversary for Master...i guess it's been 22 years now. I'm listening to All W/in My Hands and Bros. in Arms now from the Bridge benefit. Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 04/04/2008 05:55 PM EST

Well, if Metallica and everyone else feel that this album can REALLY stand up to the black album or MOP... then go balls out and make it the "White Album". Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/04/2008 06:11 PM EST

In other music news New Kids On The Block have reunited. wow, kinda makes me laugh and then I think about how the new Metallica album is gonna drop a big fat greasy turd on pop music. (hopefully). Posted by Tipper @ 04/04/2008 07:51 PM EST

Then even funnier thing is, as much as I despised NKOTB when they were around 20 years ago, they are probably still better then the crap music out today (well at least the pop/rock music). How about another Fan Can? Posted by mangu @ 04/05/2008 10:40 AM EST

Then even funnier thing is, as much as I despised NKOTB when they were around 20 years ago, they are probably still better then the crap music out today (well at least the pop/rock music). How about another Fan Can? Posted by manguy @ 04/05/2008 10:41 AM EST

I hope so too Tipper, just like the Black album did in '91 Posted by MONSTER @ 04/06/2008 01:50 PM EST

No offense, but who gives a shit about a fan can at this point. I just want some solid news on the album and the "single"... the last thing on my mind is a stupid fan can that has nothing to do with a new album. Posted by Nick @ 04/06/2008 09:34 PM EST

ahh... but what if a new fan can had the new single in it? Posted by Tipper @ 04/06/2008 11:07 PM EST

No offense taken Nick, but tone it down a notch bud. Mens PMS?? Pick up a hobby or two and you won't be spending every waking hour on Metallica. Posted by manguy @ 04/07/2008 08:56 AM EST

How long did it take u to come up with that, I bet you felt real coooool after that slick message smart ass. I don't spend every waking hour on Metallica. I think that would be u buddy since ur the one who wants a fan can, because I don't give a shit about a fan can. I think most people on this site would agree with me if the fan can had nothing to do with the album. And buddy I have plenty to do, I go to college, I work, I play the guitar, I have a gf, I watch sports... I have a life Mr. "Manguy". Speak for urself, last time I checked you were on this site just as much as me dumb fuck. Say hi to ur "Womengirl" for me ;). P.s. Fuck Kerry King Posted by Nick @ 04/07/2008 03:22 PM EST

Guys! We're all friends here. Can't you see what this album delay is doing to us? We're turning on each other. We can't let this tear us apart! We have to remain calm, GODDAMMIT! AHHHHH!!! Posted by Seth @ 04/07/2008 04:19 PM EST

Ahhhh... If only we could have our own reality webisode show that chronicles us struggling with waiting for the new album... Posted by D-J @ 04/07/2008 06:23 PM EST

I know right, I was just stating an opinion and Mr. guy got all hot and bothered.... Posted by Nick @ 04/07/2008 07:42 PM EST

Perhaps a "Gigantour"?? lets get the old schools back together Posted by Bond @ 04/07/2008 08:38 PM EST

Nick, you think I got hot and bothered? Yikes. Not even close. Judging by your reaction, I think I was clearly stating the obvious. Maybe its more anger management then Mens PMS? Notice that is a question and not a statement, just like in my original post.. Calling me a "dumbfuck"? Well you have certainly taken it to a new low. Oh well, we all have our moments, lets move on. Posted by manguy @ 04/08/2008 10:28 AM EST

This was a forum to talk about 'Tallica, right? So how the hell we ended up paying attention to a silly argument between manguy and Nick? I guess the lack of news is making everybody crazy...peace! Posted by EPDA @ 04/08/2008 06:12 PM EST

Chill out ladies... who's going to the Tucson show? I'm traveling from Denver, to go see it. I'm not going five years without seeing Metallica. Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 04/08/2008 09:54 PM EST

Well, my only shot to see them soon is Bonnaroo and I'll be damned if I'm gonna put up with hippies for four days in the mud to listen to Metallica. They're my favorite band, but COME ON!!! Posted by Tipper @ 04/08/2008 11:06 PM EST

Again, this sounds pretty authentic. Good song, even if isn't real! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e8QOZ4YF5s&NR=1 Posted by F1XXX3R @ 04/09/2008 05:15 AM EST

It's about as authentic as a $3.00 bill! Definetly not Metallica, unless they replaced Lars with a drum machine(lol)! Posted by EET FUK @ 04/09/2008 06:36 AM EST

it's pretty safe to say that the new album has not left the studio yet for even a second. No way could it have leaked yet. Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/09/2008 08:12 AM EST

That's not James' voice. Could that guy be Scandinavian, 'cause to me it seems as he's got sum accent like that going on. ...still waitin'... Posted by MORE BEER @ 04/09/2008 09:08 AM EST

YOu dont have to put up with them for 4 days, just go on the day that Metallica is playing. I'd put up with 10,000 maniacs/hippies/clowns/Orks at a concert in order to see Metallica. Can't deal with a few hippies? C'mon, grow a set. It's Hetfield and Co, not Taylor Hicks. Posted by The General @ 04/09/2008 09:18 AM EST

bonaroo is too expensive! i considered going until i realized it would cost me a liver... Posted by xino @ 04/09/2008 11:13 AM EST

Lars Ulrich recently spoke to NME magazine, issue out now. Some excerpts are below regarding the new album: Hows the record going? Lars: We're pretty much at the end of it. As they'd say in football, we're coming up to the 85th minute What's it sounding like? Lars: It sounds very lively, very energetic, very heavy metal. It's got very lively, raw playing, but it still sounds sonically great. It's big, it's fat and it's fucking lively. Would you say it's a return to the classic Metallica sound rather than that of St. Anger? Lars: Yes, if "classic" means those records from back in the day. St. Anger was more of an experiment we had to do for our own sanity, this is more in tune with the stuff we did in the '80's. Are there any details you can share about the songs? Lars: A couple of weeks ago we sat down and said, OK, it's time we stop calling them '10' and '19' and 'Munich' and 'German Soup' and whatever else we called them when we wrote them. We're actually all going to meet next week and sit down and throw some real song titles at each other. What titles will you be pitching? Well, it always goes between "Fuck your Mother twice" and "Metallica and other addictions" or one of my other favourites "Metallica sucks". Those are always good to come back to when all else fails. what does that mean? that the songs and lyrics are still not done? if they would have the choruses already they wouldn´t have to think about songtitels :-( Posted by santor @ 04/09/2008 11:15 AM EST

Looked up that song on Rhapsody...the band is named "Am I Blood" from the Album "The Truth Inside The Dying Sun." MORE BEER, good call, it says the band is from Finland.... Posted by Crushing Metal Strikes @ 04/09/2008 08:29 PM EST

I remember this band called Metallica.... yeah they were the shit. Haven't heard from them in a long time though. I bet if they came out with a new album this year, it would totally rule. Posted by Tipper @ 04/09/2008 10:05 PM EST

santor, I was thinking the exact same thing when I read that quote. It seems like in the past, James would go and hide away, and come back with the lyrics and song titles. I thought this record was a return to that, and I thought the lyrics and vocals were completed! So where are the song titles? Not good news. But, if they say September, then September it is. And Lars said they would play some songs live during the summer, so I'm pretty sure they are almost done with the songs (lyrics, etc). Posted by booglypoo @ 04/10/2008 02:17 AM EST

john lennon, it's pronounced Biznotches! jk Posted by booglypoo @ 04/10/2008 02:18 AM EST

Biznotches it is! Hope to see 'tallica in Buffalo / Rochester soon. Posted by john lennon @ 04/10/2008 08:19 AM EST

Maybe they are all instrumentals:) Posted by manguy @ 04/10/2008 09:03 AM EST

bonaroo is expensive, but you get to see a bunch of good bands. Metallica, Pearl Jam, MMJ - I think it will be worth it. I really wish I could go to the show in Tucson. Who's going? They'll probably only play Sandman, Sad, Roam, NEM, One, and MOP....lol Posted by The General @ 04/10/2008 10:49 AM EST

Early September would be fine with me. Still summer feeling, a freakin' new Metallica record to rock out. What'cha want more? Hopefully not a record-company- cash-in-release before Christmas. If it guaranteed that the album will be killer I wouldn't have a problem waiting another summer for it. But September should be good, they've had plenty time. WE WANT HEAVY!!!!! Posted by MORE BEER @ 04/10/2008 10:58 AM EST

Back to old logo ? is it me or have metallica gone back to the old logo, noticed it on metallica.com and on the reading posters ? discuss Posted by andrew @ 04/10/2008 04:43 PM EST

Has anyone here paid any attention to Kirk's lightning fast guitar solo in The New Song (Death Is Not The End)? That is the kind of stuff I am hoping awaits us... It starts at 6:10, but then gets wicked fast at 6:30. You guys dig this solo or not? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwsbUUEOT9g Posted by D-J @ 04/10/2008 05:17 PM EST

When will megadeth put out another albmu Posted by Megtallica @ 04/10/2008 07:26 PM EST

I'm going to the Tucson show!!! FUCKING 'A' RIGHT SON! If any of you are attending, shoot me an email and I'm willing to make new friends and we can meet up for a diet soda or a beer in the parking lot! Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 04/10/2008 11:39 PM EST

Shit your right andrew, the old logo is back up on the Metallica.com site. Was this recent or have i just not noticed it for so long? I do have to admit I really like the newer logo, seems to just feel newer and more recent... but I just got a chill when I saw that old logo back up for some reason... brought me back I guess... this could be interesting... Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/11/2008 01:21 AM EST

and regards to the solos. Just listened to that whole song again, man there are some really cool riffs from that song, I do hope they use some of that shit in the new songs, really kicks some ass. But if you think about it, Kirk really hasn't written a solo since 1997!!! It's been over a decade! So I'm thinking Kirk has got to have a build up of some cool stuff up his sleeve, the one from the New Song is a good indication... Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/11/2008 01:24 AM EST

Yeah, thats what I was thinking as well. Plus the other cool thing is that they mentioned some songs feel a little like Fade, Sanitarium, and One, ie, slow and melodic for 2/3 of the song, then an all-out slug fest for the last 1/3. I could definitely use some more of that... They say this album goes back to the feeling of MOP, yet sits between Justice and Black... I was thinking yesterday, how would Justice have sounded if Cliff had been there? How would Cliff had them build upon MOP? Maybe this album is going to be the closest answer to that question now that they are all at peace, not grieving over their former bass player, not hazing their new one... Again, this is the first album with Rob on board, much like Justice was the first with Jason on board, so thats yet another parallel. Posted by D-J @ 04/11/2008 08:59 AM EST

does anybody from the metclub have more news to offer? I´m dying here without an update from the studio. Posted by harvester @ 04/11/2008 09:33 AM EST

I was in MetClub a while back. Got to meet James and Jason backstage, too! But they don't ever really give you any inside scoop, unfortunately... I mean, its rare... Look on the bright side - only 5 weeks before we hear new songs when they play Arizona!!! Posted by D-J @ 04/11/2008 10:30 AM EST

I bet they don't play the new songs in the first leg, they will come in the second one before Reading..... Bet ya five bux.. Posted by F1XXX3R @ 04/11/2008 02:12 PM EST

I fear you may be right, but let's hope you aren't... Of course, there is another possibility... They supposedly recorded a few more songs that will not be on the album, so James could say "I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is we are playing a new song, the bad news is that its not on the new album." Of course, that's REALLY probably not gonna happen... Posted by D-J @ 04/11/2008 04:15 PM EST

Well if Metallica is not gonna give us anything to talk about then lets talk about something else... Like how the Habs are gonna win the Stanley Cup this year!!! WOHO! Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/11/2008 09:49 PM EST

Better yet, STP has reunited, is touring this summer, and will record a new album starting in November! I am a huge Core/Purple fan, but there's a few good songs off their other three albums. The last song they ever did together (but only made it on a greatest hits album), All In The Suit That You Wear, is pretty cool stuff. Here's a music video of it using World of Warcraft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0cXV3_d0QU The new stuff is supposed to go back to the Core era. They will be playing here in South Florida at the Hard Rock Live on August 20th, so I'll be there. Posted by D-J @ 04/11/2008 10:33 PM EST

Fuckin' Habs! Posted by EET FUK @ 04/12/2008 01:34 AM EST

Go Habs Go! Posted by Mark @ 04/12/2008 12:45 PM EST

I love STP can't wait to see them this year at Summer Fest!!!! Their album "No. 4" is actually pretty damn good compared to the old stuff. Posted by Nick @ 04/12/2008 03:40 PM EST

The good thing with Habs is that you are pretty sure to hear some metallica during the game at the Bell center! Recently they played Ride The Lightning during a fight! It almost went trouhgt the solo... Posted by Bleeding @ 04/12/2008 04:21 PM EST

STP getting back together is fantastic news. Love their stuff. Posted by The General @ 04/12/2008 07:40 PM EST

Days of the New should also have an album out this year, which I'm looking forward to. Anyone picking up the Kill 'Em All and Ride on vinyl this week? I might. Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 04/13/2008 09:33 AM EST

I'm gettin teh RTL vinyl. still waiting for MOP. Posted by Bond @ 04/13/2008 10:35 AM EST

I'm so curious about the new album and songs that it's driving me insane! What logo will they go with? Will there be a title and what will it be if there is one? What will the artwork look like? Will the lyrics be in the booklet? What will most of the songs be about? Can't we just get a hint of something here!? Posted by Dave @ 04/13/2008 07:22 PM EST

Here you go boys! This is the update we all have been waiting for!!! This latest update should satisfy all our needs on everything new about Metallica!!!! *** http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94811 Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/13/2008 07:52 PM EST

.... either that or it's just a shot of James in Hawaii and not in a studio finishing the new album... whatever... Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/13/2008 07:52 PM EST

definately going to get the RTL vinyl. Got MOP and it sounds awesome. Especially loud. That's good news that Het is in hawaii, so the record should be about finished. We need an official update with album title. Its closer than we think. FINALLY. Posted by The General @ 04/13/2008 07:57 PM EST

That news was huge fail, but I'm pretty sure that NoNameGuy was being sarcastic. I certainly hope so, anyway :D Posted by caspian @ 04/13/2008 11:13 PM EST

yes I was caspian, just feeling bitter about the wait and taking it on all you unsuspecting intersandman regulars... I appologise... go habs go Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/14/2008 12:00 AM EST

Damn, Papa Het is sure getting a gut lol. Posted by Nick @ 04/14/2008 03:19 AM EST

That is the first time I have really seen paparazzi like pictures of James. I was curious, but I'm of the opinion they should just let him relax with his family in peace. Damn, you go to Hawaii to the beach with your kids and there's some douchebag taking pictures of you. Posted by booglypoo @ 04/14/2008 10:27 AM EST

Anyways, this vacation makes sense because he won't really have time during the summer due to the touring. I'm still trying to decide if this is good news or not (good if the album is so close to being done that they can take time off before touring, bad if we will hear that the album won't come out until December - then we will really have to slap Lars across the face :)) Posted by booglypoo @ 04/14/2008 10:31 AM EST

i think the recording is done. they just took some time off before mixing the whole thing. and this is what they are doing right now. still, I need some album-news badly!!!!!!!! Posted by santor @ 04/14/2008 11:22 AM EST

what about this http://cgi.ebay.com/METALLICA-KILL-RIDE-MASTER-RARE-PIN-OWNED-BY-CLIFF_W0QQitemZ140222990457QQihZ004QQcategoryZ307QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Posted by The General @ 04/14/2008 05:20 PM EST

Hey... I know you bunch of Candy asses keep talking about the same old shit, and debating how James Hetfield should pose for pictures, but are any of you girls going to the May 16th show? Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 04/14/2008 06:34 PM EST

I was reading on encycmet that the album is finished and is ready to be manufactured. probably the album title is out also along with the album art. Why are metallica torturing so many fans with the lack of info. If they give us at least the album name and some art at least there is something to get refed up about. i'm really disapointed with that lack of info. Posted by Bond @ 04/15/2008 10:19 AM EST

IS-JD, seems like the screen is off to the right on the sight. Not sure if I'm the only one seeing this. Hope to hear some updates soon from the boys. I've bene listening to Turn The Page a lot lately, including the acoustic one from the Bridge benefit. Right now, I think I prefer that one over the cover from Garage Inc. Maybe because it's newer. Hard to believe they played that 6 months ago already. Think I'll go look for the new vinyls today. Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 04/15/2008 11:23 AM EST

The off to the side is prolly because of the link posted a few spots above... will fix when I get a chance. Or buy a widescreen like mine :) Posted by IS-JD @ 04/15/2008 12:23 PM EST

Speaking of the Bridge Benefit, I am floored by their acoustic version of All Within My Hands. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8iy7Mpy5F4 Its so melodic. Could be a hint of some of the types of melodies awaiting us on Number Nine. Number Nine... That would be so typical of Metallica to just call the album Number Nine... Posted by D-J @ 04/15/2008 03:24 PM EST

Seriously, I can understand the people that wanna watch their idols 24/7, BUT I think we should leave them their privacy and leave it to them if they wannna share some of their family/private luck with us. When I leave for hollidays wouldn't want to have some f*ckheads surround me mollestin' my family and me all the time. James seemed to be pretty cool ( what a generous/cool gesture from him), but let these guys have their peace. They're not those " I use the media to become popular for f*ck's sake" people, like Tittney Spears etc. What would you think if you were sourounded by some folks that take pictures of you all the time while you're on vacation? That's a petty and a shame! F*ck that!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!Metallica 08!!!!!!!!!! Posted by MORE BEER @ 04/15/2008 08:01 PM EST

The encycmet article assumes that the album must be done because James is in Hawaii. At this point, I'm not sure I'll believe that the album is done after they announce it, have claimed to ship it, and I have it in my hands... basically, until I put it in the cd player and it starts playing, I won't be sure that it won't just be Lars going "yep, got ya, we'll be done in 8 more months after we record the glockenspiel parts and mix them into the vocals. James still needs to finish those too, sorry." And even when I hear the album, I'll still wonder if it's just some youtard trying to promote his band by claiming its Metallica. Posted by Azrael @ 04/15/2008 08:59 PM EST

I'm pretty sure this no-news thing is a backlash from the over-abundance of news updates we got from St Anger. I think they're going to let the music do the talking this time. I picked up the new "The Sword" CD, Gods of the Earth. It's amazing and I'm glad Metallica picked them to play a few dates with. Pretty bold in my opinion. Also, Down is one of my favorite bands, so that lineup is like a dream concert to me. Ugh... if only it was for the US. Posted by Tipper @ 04/16/2008 07:42 AM EST

STP opening for Metallica would be my dream concert... I know they are different styles, but I don't care... Posted by D-J @ 04/16/2008 01:28 PM EST

So I wonder if some info will be coming out tomorrow with their "record day" appearance...??? Posted by Nick @ 04/16/2008 09:47 PM EST

So THIS looks pretty interesting... www.missionmetallica.com Posted by Gino @ 04/17/2008 05:47 AM EST

what the hell is that site???? Where did you find that Gino? I'm paranoid giving my email address thinking it's just some scam... Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/17/2008 08:18 AM EST

no it´s serious. it´s a warner music site. Posted by santor @ 04/17/2008 08:25 AM EST

well I signed up, it is a warner site. still no idea what this is or why we havn't heard anything official about it yet... Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 04/17/2008 09:05 AM EST

NO WAY! THIS MAY!?!! verrry nicee! Posted by Juztice @ 04/17/2008 10:58 AM EST

May is when the Metallimarketing machine starts firing up. Nothing to do with album release, I'd say. Posted by Azrael @ 04/17/2008 12:25 PM EST