Metontour just said Cyanide was played from DM!! Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/10/2008 12:09 AM EST

YES!!! Metallica's music is in my blood. I feel it pumping in my veins every minute I'm alive. Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/10/2008 12:20 AM EST

Not at all happy with the idea of them having two opening acts. They're were supposed to have done a song with King Diamond, which I'm guessing is the second "surprise." Posted by Trace @ 08/10/2008 12:53 AM EST

I am anxious to hear this or even hear from someone that was at the show. Posted by Mark @ 08/10/2008 01:05 AM EST

HELLLLLLLLL YEAH!!!! Posted by The General @ 08/10/2008 01:22 AM EST

I'll save the celebrations for when I hear it. Posted by Tipper @ 08/10/2008 02:19 AM EST

Gotta say, I've never been so happy to be wrong. They played Cyanide, which is the "Suicide, I've already died" song, and is the riff that we heard on the first MM trailer. The song has a lot of time changes, and brutal riffs that I'm not entirely sure go together. I need to hear this several times before I'm sure if I like it. I live like 3 miles from the stadium and just got back, so expect people who live a little farther out to be getting home and posting the thing within the next hour so everyone can hear. Posted by Azrael @ 08/10/2008 02:27 AM EST

The King Diamond performance was fairly interesting, although it was pretty late, just after midnight when they started, so I'm not sure people were entirely in the right frame of mind to get a 12 minute cover tune sung by a singer who can be hard to listen to if you aren't used to Merciful Fate. The highlight of the night for me was the flawless performance of Damage Inc, which is the one song I've never seen them do live in 20 years of going faithfully every time they come to town (actually missed it by one day at the forum in 2004, but was at the first show they played dyer's, so it wasn't too much of a letdown.) I was so completely blown away by how well they performed Damage, and I'm looking forward to the tour later in the year, they're tighter than we've seen in... well, maybe tighter than any time since AJFA. It's late and I'm babbling, so I'll sit tight and wait for someone to post Cyanide. Then there will be much bitching, because no matter whether you like it or not, I can pretty much guarantee it isn't what you were expecting. Posted by Azrael @ 08/10/2008 02:37 AM EST

http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=L5rFjCR9NeI Posted by Tony @ 08/10/2008 04:03 AM EST

Omg omg omg awesome!!! Very groovy!!! When listening to this video, take into consideration the song has been going for a while b4 this guy started recording. OMG amazing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5rFjCR9NeI Posted by Nick @ 08/10/2008 04:08 AM EST

Even with that shitty quality you can tell that this song is going to kick some serious ass ! Posted by $trangeR @ 08/10/2008 04:28 AM EST

Reminds me of RTL and AJFL!!! Oh yeah, with a new twist! Posted by Nick @ 08/10/2008 04:29 AM EST

Nice! Though with the quality and sound of the video, it's kind of hard to make out some of the guitar and vocals. Drums are louder and drowning the guitar sound out. The song does groove, and the brief dueling guitar part sounds really cool to me. Can't wait to hear the album version. Posted by Dave @ 08/10/2008 04:42 AM EST

So Cyanide is the Death Magnetic song, you can hear James saying "Death Magnetic" just before the "Suicide I've already died" part. Posted by $trangeR @ 08/10/2008 05:09 AM EST

I gotta tell ya, hearin that should give any sceptic a shot of optimisim! They sound like a band again! Posted by Yukoner @ 08/10/2008 05:22 AM EST

I just got back from the concert and wow....I've never heard the band sound more in tune and focused. I was at the meet and greet and Lars confirmed that within the next week or so "shit will start to hit the fan". Take it for what it's worth (ya know Lars) but still the Death Magnetic ball is a rolling! Posted by Joe Cool @ 08/10/2008 05:50 AM EST

Ohh! and I also saw some crew guy singing along to Cyanide...and not the catchy chorus parts. Someone has something we don't! Posted by Joe Cool @ 08/10/2008 05:53 AM EST

shorter but wayyyyy better haahahah http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfms8L6lK5A i think this is great Posted by kotrinio @ 08/10/2008 06:37 AM EST

I was just about to post that one. It's pretty cool; sounds maybe a little bit unfocused, but this is a snippet of a song I've never heard before, I think it will grow on me quite a bit. Posted by caspian @ 08/10/2008 07:11 AM EST

I definitely think this song kicks ass. The *only* concern I have is what a few people have mentioned - that some of the riffs don't go together. I am not sold on that theory - I am just guarded until I hear the studio version. I am guarded because that is EXACTLY what I didn't like about The New Song and the Other New Song (Vulturous and Death Is Not The End). Those two songs had some great bits in it, but sounded like they should have really been 4 or 5 songs instead of 2 because certain pieces just didn't go together. That said, if Cyanide has any issues, ANY issues at all, that would be the only one. But again, I don't think its ANYWHERE as disjointed at Vulturous and Death Is Not The End. I am hoping when they first played those two songs for Rubin, he walked up and slapped each one of them in turn and said "No!". So hopefully we won't get any of that on the record. Cyanide sounds awesome to me! I bet that slower melodic part will sound great from the studio version! Posted by D-J @ 08/10/2008 07:21 AM EST

How f-ing cool would it be if they post the entire song (high quality version) of this performance on MM today!! Maybe even a download of the live ozzfest performance!! On the riff changes throughout the song, I see what you guys are talking about. But damn this song is so damn catchy! The bit where you here just rob and lars...man it sounds like a march! Posted by Dave @ 08/10/2008 08:34 AM EST

Also...I don't think they are playing Cyanide in standard tuning. They probably just prefer to play it this way live, I dunno. Please correct me if I am wrong though, experienced guitar players. Posted by Dave @ 08/10/2008 08:42 AM EST

Posted by Dave @ 08/10/2008 09:56 AM EST

Listened to it a few times and sounds pretty cool. Hard to make a call because of the quality, but it does groove. I remember hearing the concrete face and concrete angel. Hope to hear some better quality stuff that might show up on Metontour. Lars definitely sounds pretty busy behind the kit. Also, I hope Joe Cool is right about some the wheels turning within a week or so. Oh, can't stop the train from rolling! Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/10/2008 10:09 AM EST

metontour really came through on this one...check it out Posted by damn @ 08/10/2008 10:11 AM EST

The Metontour vid makes the song seem a little less pasted together. The Youtube clips sound more like a bunch of riffs slapped together... I was a little worried on the Youtube clips... a little relieved at the MOT clip. I bet this sounds amazing from the studio. Still a little more bluesier at times (ie, Loadish) than I expected... I'm glad they didn't lose that fluidity. Posted by IS-JD @ 08/10/2008 10:38 AM EST

...and that Hetfield chug on that E string is godlike. Posted by IS-JD @ 08/10/2008 10:39 AM EST

I agree the song makes more sense on the Metontour vid. My first impression is it sounds like some kind of missing link between the Black album and Load. I wouldn't be surprised if Rob had a major hand in the writing and arranging of this one, it grooves and bounces in places. Good as a taster for the album. Posted by Devilman @ 08/10/2008 11:17 AM EST

it sounds pasted together partly because of mission metallica. we got a bunch of MM clips in the song..so that makes it sound like a Mission Metallica Medley. Posted by sean @ 08/10/2008 11:21 AM EST

bak to justice....holy shit! lots of riffs!!! so they are going prog!! awesome! Posted by xino @ 08/10/2008 11:28 AM EST

First listen to Cyanide on metontour, liked it but my jaw didn't drop either; although the solo did grab me right away. Awesome stuff. Second listen, liked it more...so could be one of those deals... Posted by manguy @ 08/10/2008 11:28 AM EST

OK, after hearing the MOT version, I can say that it isn't disjointed like I was afraid of. When they were playing it live, I was having flashbacks to the first time we heard St. Anger from the Fillmore, and it was like "Why a slow section there when you were already in full-on thrash mode?" In St. Anger, that transition and the one back to the main riff basically eliminate any momentum and negate everything that happened before and make the song a bit pointless. Cyanide's transition to the Drums/Bass part was the part that was really worrying me the first time I heard it, but listening to it several times (which is a necessity for any good song) has convinced me that there isn't any loss of momentum in that section, and that the riffs are actually building on each other throughout the song, even during the 180 degree turnarounds in beat patterns. This is a cool song. Now I'll go read blabbermouth and let them tell me how it sucks, the band sucks, Dallas sucks, gravity sucks, and I suck for not agreeing with them. Posted by Azrael @ 08/10/2008 11:56 AM EST

alot of death and suicide. i dunno how to explain this but i prefer when the subject matter is delivered from the "help me" side..not the "do it" side. music sounds good but i think im a little too old to sing along to this one. Posted by sean @ 08/10/2008 12:04 PM EST

The first verison of the song I heard was the MoT version. Ironcially enough, I got that a YouTube (just clicked on the longest clip among the top search results). Anyway, I like what I hear, but I'll need to listen more and maybe find something with a little bit better vocal mix. Still, I'm going to go back and listen to that right now. Posted by Trace @ 08/10/2008 12:06 PM EST

Sorta funny story from the King Diamond thing... Lars was introducing King and the MF medley and said that they had found out King lived about 5 minutes away and so they had to take the opportunity to bring him out... when King came onstage the person next to me (who had clearly never heard of Mercyful Fate) looked at me and said "I don't think I've seen HIM at the supermarket before? Seems like he would stand out." Got a laugh out of that, especially considering what a soccer-mom sort of area this is. The mental image of him in full makeup standing in the express line to get some eggs had me chuckling all nite. Amazing concert, great crowd, and now I'll shut up and let others post. Posted by Azrael @ 08/10/2008 12:13 PM EST

Well here is my opinion... First off, the song is incredible. But there a few things I noticed. The simplicity of the main riff (Sex Type Thing-esque) kind of reminds me of the simplicity of some of the St. Anger riffs (i.e. Frantic). The same can be said for the relative progressiveness yet repetitiveness of this song. Therefore, I believe that this is what St. Anger would have sounded like if they were to have "finished" the album by adding more production and solos to it. That being said, I believe that this track is more powerful and infectious than anything off St. Anger. Just my two-cents on the matter. I'm curious to know if anybody agrees. Posted by Ice Nine @ 08/10/2008 12:19 PM EST

From what I hear I like it but wow its hard to tell anything from the quality of any of the clips. Posted by Tim @ 08/10/2008 12:27 PM EST

i was thinking the same thing sean. and there are a few drum parts where it sounds like Larz is just making it up as he goes along, almost like a drum solo. Do love the riffs that have been on MM. Probably sounds wayyy better on the album. Posted by The General @ 08/10/2008 12:35 PM EST

I definitely like it. The song structure and rapid changes remind me of the Megedeth Rust in Peace album (not the riffs). It is Black Album riffmanship meets AJFA structureship. I am glad it sounds like they're gonna have some "groove" songs on the album to go along with "thrash" speed songs though. I am still a big fan of the Bellz & God that Failed-type songs. Posted by marcus @ 08/10/2008 12:45 PM EST

It's fuckin' awesome. Very heavy groovish like Harvester, Thingy, Bellz, and Sad but True. I'm rockin' that shit right now son! Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 08/10/2008 01:39 PM EST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1B6bNB_jXg THE BEST ONE AND COMPLETE!! Posted by JOHN @ 08/10/2008 03:10 PM EST

Overall I think it sounds really good ( the poor sound quality probably isn't doing it any justice)but the beginnign of the part where it is just rob and lars playing(before the main riff comes in)sounds forced and a little out of place. Hopefully its because they are still rehearsing these tunes and maybe they aren't totally comfortable playing them as a unit yet. Posted by EET FUK @ 08/10/2008 05:12 PM EST

God some of you people are soo damn picky. The song kicks ass. Listen to Purify then listen to this.... Posted by Nick @ 08/10/2008 05:29 PM EST

According to different Magazine reviews of Death Magnetic in June, Cyanide is not the best song on DM.. "...another(song) features an almost RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE-esque drum 'n' bass undercurrent and lyrics about 'suicide' and 'cyanide'..." "...Track five has another strong opening, with an uncharacteristic bouncing groove not a million miles away from RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE making appearances throughout setting off sharp riffs that come up against an irregular barrage of percussion that sets it off briefly on a more melodic path and builds up once again into a thrilling riff-fest mayhem... " more reviews here: http://www.dropchuk.com/gm/archives/00000659.htm It looks like "The Day That Never Comes" & "The Unforgive III" are the real killers Posted by $trangeR @ 08/10/2008 06:14 PM EST

Well it was killer to be reading all about the new song on this website but not being able to hear it cause youtube is blocked!!! Now I finally get to hear it... man the quality makes it so hard to have an opinion on the whole thing. It sounds really cool and groovy, defenetly all over the place, so many tempo changes! I am really hesitent to make any comments on the it until I hear better quality. But I like where it's going :) Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 08/10/2008 06:32 PM EST

and finally, the black explorer and white flying V, YEAH YEAH!!! i'm liking Cyanide more and more. I don't think he says Death Magnetic, just death. Posted by The General @ 08/10/2008 06:41 PM EST

The album is now officially done, and The Day The Never Comes will hit airwaves later this month, but we knew that. Posted by Trace @ 08/10/2008 06:50 PM EST

Sean/General: It is hard to tell where the death and suicide lyrics are coming from because of the sound quality. I am not a huge fan of that type of lyric but I will know better when I can hear a better recording and have a lyric/cover art slip in my hand. Then you can tell the context. I am encouraged by what we could hear. Posted by The Unnamed Fan @ 08/10/2008 07:25 PM EST

well its not 9am music but sittin with a cold beer at 9pm its giving me a hard on. i like it. Posted by sean @ 08/10/2008 08:18 PM EST

well..a semi Posted by sean @ 08/10/2008 08:20 PM EST

Hard to make out the lyrics because of the quality, so I'm sure a lot of the words are wrong: Sleep And dream of this An Angel's kiss Brings final bliss Come believe it Empty Coffin Death won't you let me stay Empty Casket Death, hear me call your name Call your name Suicide I've already died It's just the funeral I've been waiting for Cyanide Bring me death inside Break this empty shell forevermore Wait Wait patiently Go on death-black wings One falling slip Pray for me Empty Coffin Death won't you let me stay Empty Casket Death, hear me call your name Call your name Suicide I've already died It's just the funeral I've been waiting for Cyanide Bring me death inside Break this empty shell forevermore Say is that rain or are they tears They stain your concrete face for years Crying, weeping, shedding strife Year after year Life after life Manhandles, frush lay broken ground (No clue what the "F" he's saying here at all!) A concrete angel there I found Upon the earth but falling fast With peace at last For peace at last Empty Casket Death won't you let me stay Death, elates me Death, hear me call your name Call your name Suicide I've already died It's just the funeral I've been waiting for Cyanide Bring me death inside Break this empty shell forevermore Forevermore Forevermore Just the funeral I've been waiting for Posted by Dave @ 08/10/2008 08:37 PM EST

Sounds great to me!!! Posted by MONSTER @ 08/10/2008 09:59 PM EST

anyone else notice you can actually hear lars bass drums now as opposed to most of the recent concerts where they seemed to eb turned way down. oh ya, song sounds cool too Posted by Mark @ 08/10/2008 10:23 PM EST

Infectious grooves, man! Yes, the pun was intended. Cyanide kicks ass! Great song. Great live band. Masters of their instruments. By far, Earth's greatest band. I really need DEATH MAGNETIC, NOW!!! I'll be feeding off of this live version until the full album is released. Just over a month away. Are you feeling the mighty sounds of Metallica, pumping through your veins, I'm feeling it, brothers and sisters! The single couldn't come any sooner. THE DAY THAT NEVER COMES!!! Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/10/2008 11:02 PM EST

With King Diamond: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTgNo6Fb9_g&eurl=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=102557 Posted by EET FUK @ 08/10/2008 11:10 PM EST

I'm starting to like it more. It just has a lot of tempo changes and it's hard to wrap your mind around and try to make out the lyrics, due to the quality. That Hetfield chug is awesome and again, Lars is pretty busy back there. I also like the dualing guitars around 6 minutes. Also, that Mercyful Fate medley was pretty cool. I like the roar in the "king of pain" part. Really cool! It's a great time to be a Metallica fan hearing this song and getting a new video/single very soon. "Wait, wait patiently..." Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/10/2008 11:19 PM EST

I'm loving how this is stirring the Metallica haters up. The song sounds awesome but they'll bash the shit out of it just for the sake of it. When it gets down to it Metallica win and they lose. I've got a feeling this album is going to be one for the ages. BRING IT MOFOS!!!!! I'M EXCITED!! TALLICA RULE THE WORLD Posted by Waverley73 @ 08/11/2008 12:24 AM EST

Happened to stop by my local Hot Topic today and saw some new Metallica Death Magnetic T-shirts! They will be selling the album for $9.99 the day it gets released. Posted by Cooper @ 08/11/2008 12:29 AM EST

Hey mark I noticed the Bass myself, sounds great. Posted by Tim @ 08/11/2008 01:09 AM EST

lol dave that wasnt bad until I got to "manhandles" Posted by sean @ 08/11/2008 01:54 AM EST

two mins 20 on that complete sianide...wow.. cool Posted by andrew @ 08/11/2008 04:18 AM EST

Fuckin ozzfest..new song AND fuckin King...why did ozzy do monsters of rock here in calgary instead of ozzfest. FUCK! how can i be so mad at something so fucking cool though..this fucking kicked my ass so bad Posted by Mark @ 08/11/2008 09:53 PM EST

If you guys were honest enough you would say this song is not good at all. Listen to harvester of sorrow, then listen to cyanide... feel the amazing difference of quality, the hook, everything? Don´t be stupid guys, you were all saying St Anger was amazing when some songs leaked, and we all know it´s really terrible. This song is a poor version of load, a bunch of riffs with nonsense connection. Be honest, it´s non even a decent song. Posted by Llorch @ 08/13/2008 04:41 AM EST

And by the way, I´m a Metallica fan, I love their old material and I do like their Load/reload era. It´s just painful to see how low their falling, that real inspiration has gone. Posted by Llorch @ 08/13/2008 04:44 AM EST

Cyanide is better than St. Anger album.. Thanks goodness! Posted by metal in AR @ 08/14/2008 08:54 PM EST