titties! Posted by Tony @ 08/26/2008 10:28 AM EST

Rules!!!!! Posted by g @ 08/26/2008 10:56 AM EST

The other two songs will be available on iTunes as well. I guess releasing these tracks is not only a way to up the hype for DM, but also a tactic to fight against leaks. Speaking of which, anyone think DM's release may be pushed a few days to the 9th? Posted by Trace @ 08/26/2008 11:45 AM EST

Heavy song wich reminds me of dyers eve / damage inc. Great song! Posted by Gert-Jan @ 08/26/2008 11:46 AM EST

A great song. I just hate the internet feed quality. I love hearing The Day on the radio in my car but think it sounds just ok online. I cant wait for the CD to drop. Posted by Mark @ 08/26/2008 11:53 AM EST

To repeat my thoughts from the last thread: This song owns hard, and it's exactly what I was hoping for from this album. I remember hearing that this album is "9 epics and 1 song", and I'm assuming this is the song. It's sweet, here's hoping that the epics also have some brutal and fast moments. The heaviest thing they've done since Dyers' Eve. Posted by caspian @ 08/26/2008 12:03 PM EST

The Day also sounds better in my car. I think it's just compressed from the internet and I even have a Boston speaker system set up to my computer. Either way, it's awesome! Based on the 3 songs I've heard so far, I have a feeling this album is going to be an instant classic! Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/26/2008 12:28 PM EST

I can't believe how many people are bitching about this song in the last thread... I really] like the lyrics in the song. The solo shreds. Posted by Nick @ 08/26/2008 12:31 PM EST

WOW !!! I'll reserve judgement on the entire album being an instant clasic 'til I get my hands on it, BUT My Apocalypse is an instant classic!! just one (small)thing, does anyone else think that Lars' drumming is struggling to keep up with James. Also should the album be packed with quality like this it's gonna be interesting to see which current staple live songs will be dropped (unless they play 3 hour shows :P ) Posted by Devilman @ 08/26/2008 12:59 PM EST

I want 4 new songs a night. I think that is enough to ask for. Posted by Nick @ 08/26/2008 01:00 PM EST

A Little Taste of death #9: http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=601104 Posted by EPDA @ 08/26/2008 01:10 PM EST

holy shit. Posted by sean @ 08/26/2008 01:58 PM EST

im beginning to think people like the anticipation more. Like dreaming of a lamborghini, then when you finally get it..you realize you cant see shit out the windows,gas is way too expensive and the sound system sucks. Posted by sean @ 08/26/2008 02:16 PM EST

Any idea where can i get a decent mp3 of My Apocalypse, here in Colombia we dont have Itunes Store... Posted by EPDA @ 08/26/2008 02:18 PM EST

I just don't hear anything in the clips in the now 3 songs we heard. I liked My Apocalypse before the song finished. Cynaide I liked after a listen or 2. The Day is good, just will be one of the songs to listen to a few more times though. Being 38, and still into Metal I want to hear the heavy stuff I was into when I was a teen. I have bought Metallica Albums (not S&M)since 86. I had only heard Metallica on a local college radio station pre 86 as they were played amongst punk and hardcore songs for a few hours a night. My Point is I been following them since early days. I also think that My Apocalypse works well into the old stuff. Before anyone says that it don't (As They Would ON Blabbermouth) the lack your hearing is simply James voice has aged. He don't sound like a kid no more. The production is different then the old days. How many times has Ozzy stated that he would love to do another full Sabbath album but it won't like capture the feeling and sound that the 70's did. They can try and duplicate it, but the sound was the times. Unless they can walk into the same studio, same equipment and same engineer's it is not likely the sound of that time can be fully duplicated. Ever create something you couldn't make just as perfect a second time. You can come close, but when you create something that is your best, good luck on making a 100% duplicate. So Again, this is why when they play Creeping Death or other classic Metallica live now it don't sound even as good as live as it did in the 80's. This is why the new album will be heavy, and classic on it's own. The Loads will be like St Anger, it was trial and error? I liked all Metallica albums/songs because it is them. What has caused the constant haters is the fact they said things in the early going that everyone hung onto and have now felt cheated. A 19 year old James saying "kill all the poser's" while on stage chanting "Metal Up Your Ass" and saying we hate all the fake people. This gave everyone the impression that these guys will be the all the time Metal band that will kill all the fake people lol with their music and followers. Do you people who are into your 30's now run around the streets with your buddies heading to the park to drink and looking to kick ass etc? You did when you were a teen. Why not now? maturing comes to mind. So Metallica starts thinking we can do video's (people call that a sell out) they then write more then 1 ballad on an album (people called that selling out) they cut their hair (Sold out....) make up was questionable lol dunno wtf there. K stop ranting now.. lol.. Fact is, MOP was 86/87 AJFA 88/89 BA 90/91 load era and then Anger. They moved on and on, and now they bring the maturity into the old school style and you get Death Magnetic. Only way to make MOP or Ride pt would have to be titles with a 2 beside all the classic we know and love, other wise it will be what you hear today. Posted by INKER @ 08/26/2008 02:19 PM EST

"So Again, this is why when they play Creeping Death or other classic Metallica live now it don't sound even as good as live as it did in the 80's." Everyone says the best Live Stuff is Justice tour. Notably Seattle. Posted by INKER @ 08/26/2008 02:22 PM EST

i never wanted a Lamborghini, but rather a Ferrari F40. Probably still couldn't see the hood, lol. Posted by The General @ 08/26/2008 02:41 PM EST

this song had me spinning through the room. i never expected them to ever sound so brutal again. killer. Posted by toolish @ 08/26/2008 02:48 PM EST

FUCKING RULES< PERIOD>>> Posted by TONY @ 08/26/2008 03:04 PM EST

lol at general..the lyrics are crazy on this album! james is starting to scare me. here we all think james is this catholic,happy,sober guy asking us how we feel to be alive ..then he writes lyrics about suicide,murder,death,abuse, that would make kerry king have nightmares. lol whats going on here. craziness. kinda like in a movie when the good guy turns out to be the physcopath. Posted by sean @ 08/26/2008 05:01 PM EST

Is it possible for someone to hate on this song?? Cite this song as reference to that Kirk quote about they could still make an album like this, they just chose not to. Jesus. Posted by Ern @ 08/26/2008 06:11 PM EST

I thought about that Kirk quote too, however I'm not so sure that they chose not to... theres 1 factor that few ppl are picking up on, Robs influence in the writing of this album. Maybe I'm way off but it seems his energy has rubbed off on the others and made them rediscover their roots. Posted by Devilman @ 08/26/2008 06:40 PM EST

Fuckin' ay to that. Posted by Harvester of Sorrow @ 08/26/2008 07:18 PM EST

So I just got home from work and was able to download the MP3..much much much better quality and clearer than the stream...lars' snare is still too loud but trust me i think it still kicks some serious ass Posted by Mark @ 08/26/2008 07:48 PM EST

Yeah, the snare is too loud for my taste. And I'm still getting used to James' non-harmonized voice on this one. This may be my third fav of the three new ones, but I've only listened to My Apocolypse like 5 times now. There's just something about the whole overall sound that makes it feel St. Angerish to me (maybe the loud snare). I dunno. TDTNC is still my fav, and I grew up on the old school stuff. Posted by Dave @ 08/26/2008 08:17 PM EST

I'm waiting it out until the album comes out. I am really avoiding all the singles and previews. Remember the old day's of waiting until the album comes out? Posted by Bond @ 08/26/2008 08:43 PM EST

No... Posted by Mark @ 08/26/2008 09:01 PM EST

I'm absolutely floored!!!! Posted by Russ @ 08/26/2008 09:03 PM EST

its thrash..maybe some of you really dont like thrash? it fits in there with exodus,testament, slayer. problem is most metallica fans prefer foo fighters over bonded by blood or hell awaits and there in lies your problems. Posted by sean @ 08/26/2008 09:27 PM EST

Perhaps not foo fighters, but equally terrible pop bands like Trivium/A7X/BFMV etc. Posted by caspian @ 08/26/2008 09:36 PM EST

Best fuckin tune I heard on the new album! so far... and they've all been good! Posted by Yukoner @ 08/26/2008 09:45 PM EST

Hey... I happen to like Foo Fighters and Trivium, and there's nothing wrong with that... but I also like Slayer, love Testament and much prefer the thrashier Metallica than the 90's Load/Reload shit. (St Anger doesn't even rate a mention). My Apocalypse reminds me of RTL/MOP and particularly, Justice. It's good shit. And it's not before time that Metallica (who were the kings of thrash metal when I started listening to them over 20 years ago) started playing thrash again. Just goes to show that us old blokes can still go hard!!! Posted by Harvester of Sorrow @ 08/26/2008 09:46 PM EST

right my point isnt to put down other bands..we all listen to rock ..but listen to battery then listen to my apocalypse..its the 2008 version. it sounds like a left over master of puppets demo..which is cool. look at the diversity we already have on this album? the only other thrash band capable of a ballad is testament. Posted by sean @ 08/26/2008 09:48 PM EST

I gotta throw up "tha dubs" for my boy Waverly 73. As I was rocking out to that song ball hanging out of my shorts this morning I read some threads on Blabbermouth. Waverly was reppin' son! Posted by MOTORBREATH666 @ 08/26/2008 10:12 PM EST

I'm speechless...I'm at a loss for words...give me a sec, will yah...I just finished having a life changing experience and I'm a little out of breath..."My Apocalypse" really took my breath away...someone call a doctor...it's been a long time since I've thrashed my ass off like that to a new METALLICA song or any new song by any band for that matter...METALLICA are still the kings of thrash...if you're currently in a band and you want the crown, you want the throne...well I guess you're just gonna have to work asses of a lot harder than you already are...'cause in case you haven't already noticed, METALLICA is still creating the best damn thrashin' Heavy Metal music your ears have ever heard...There still showing the world how it's fuckin' done, THE RIGHT WAY, THE ONLY WAY, THE METALLICA WAY!!!!...need oxygen ...now...Peace bros. Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/27/2008 12:04 AM EST

spell check: THEIR still showing the world how it's done, THE RIGHT WAY, THE ONLY WAY, THE METALLICA WAY!!!! Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/27/2008 12:07 AM EST

To continue about my point from the last thread... yes, I think My Apocalypse has a "Happy" sound to it. It's in the main riff. Of course if someone reads the lyrics, they wouldn't think of the themes as being happy. (Kind of obvious, don't you think?) But, and this is not putting down the new song, it's not what I'm looking for. I liked Cyanide. I loved Day That Never Comes. My Apocalypse, though fast and thrashy, just not that good to my ears. Then again, it's my opinion, and what should I care if you disagree? Posted by Tipper @ 08/27/2008 12:10 AM EST

The lyrics to all three songs ARE my favorite since Justice. :) Posted by Tipper @ 08/27/2008 12:11 AM EST

Thanks METALLICA, not only have you guys made my day, you've made my life complete!!! HELL FUCKIN' YEAH!!!!! Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/27/2008 12:12 AM EST

You're 0 for 2 OMCTD. It's THEY'RE still showing the world how it's done. :-) Posted by AJH @ 08/27/2008 12:31 AM EST

You know, after listening to both new tracks, and don't get me wrong - I'm not bagging them cause I reckon they're awesome - but the one thing that seems to let them both down is the way Jaymz sings the last word of the song. The last "This I swear" in TDTNC is weak and so is the last "My Apocalypse" in, naturally enough, My Apocalypse. It's kind of like blowing your load and then falling asleep straight away instead of barring up for round two... Posted by Harvester of Sorrow @ 08/27/2008 01:02 AM EST

Don't want to speak heresy here, but the song is a bit Slayer-ish to me. Not a bad thing, but it's interesting if that's the Rick Rubin influence. Posted by Azrael @ 08/27/2008 01:02 AM EST

holy shit!!! what a great tune! its funny how people in blabbermouth are bashing this song?? i thought they wanted old metallica??? fuck! it sounds like old metallica, just kinda new (i know, i know) fuck em! and fuck kerry king! fuck axl too! why not, im tired of freaking GnR fans bashing metallica and idolizing axl, blind fuckers....the riffing in this song is what metallica did back in the day...sometimes i just dont get people, wonder how will this album affect todays music scene... Posted by xino @ 08/27/2008 01:09 AM EST

and yeah it has a slayer feel to it, only that its way better Posted by xino @ 08/27/2008 01:11 AM EST

People on Blabbermouth have been bashing the band for so long that they are now invested in the album not doing well so that they can go "See, we told you." Whatever with them. Posted by Azrael @ 08/27/2008 07:23 AM EST

Well.. what song will have the lyrics "When the night goes hellbound, when the moon goes resurrect the night"?? unforgiven III? Posted by ZeNo @ 08/27/2008 07:25 AM EST

To the Bond character that said he's holding out until the album comes out, check back in with me next week after they release another song..... Posted by marcus @ 08/27/2008 07:48 AM EST

16 days left! Posted by Tipper @ 08/27/2008 08:08 AM EST

howdy guys, havent been here in a while, came here by istake actually searching for something lol love the new stuff! Posted by axl409 @ 08/27/2008 09:24 AM EST

Am I the only one that listens to this new song and when James utters the first line you actually expect to hear "Propaganda war ensemble, burial to be"..... Posted by huh @ 08/27/2008 09:29 AM EST

Even though nothing's gone on sale yet, Metallica's already added extra dates in LA, Chicago and Newark. Oh and best of all, Metallica.Com tells us to check back later in the week for ticket info. Posted by Trace @ 08/27/2008 11:06 AM EST

hey fucker, lets remember who started all this shit ok Posted by Tony @ 08/27/2008 11:07 AM EST

""Am I the only one that listens to this new song and when James utters the first line you actually expect to hear "Propaganda war ensemble, burial to be"..... "" I hear this n that of Slayer in there, that is Rick influence. I also hear what could come from legacy - Testament's first album like I am waiting to hear "Over the Wall" Posted by INKER @ 08/27/2008 03:53 PM EST

I don't know but the lyrics to this song just rule my ass. Desolating hail of fire. Flesh falls away, The bones they all shatter Holy &&*&*!!!! Posted by manguy @ 08/27/2008 04:14 PM EST

>>Mission: Metallica.com has also posted an improved mp3 of 'The Day That Never Comes' as there were many complaints regarding the quality of the original file.<< That's effing great; what about all of us (me) suckers who paid money to download the P.O.S. version off iTunes? REFUND! Let's see some of that Napster money, LARS! Posted by die on your feet @ 08/27/2008 04:21 PM EST

I'm not an itunes subscriber, but I've read that people informed itunes and they were given credit. Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/27/2008 04:24 PM EST

Thanks, good to know. ps Apocalypse guitar sound is MUCH better than The Day. Nice riff! Posted by die on your feet @ 08/27/2008 04:50 PM EST

the song is ok i guess.....it would be better if the bass was turned down a notch, the guitar had a lil more treble, lars' kickdrum was muffled a touch, the snare was a few octives lower, james' voice wasnt as raw, kirk's solo was played with a major scale instead of a minor, kirk's guitar had a touch more wah pedal, not enough cowbell, instead of my apocalypse the song was Battery remastered.....other than that it's a decent tune...oh & I think Lars' is behind on the drums too because he obviously doesnt know how to play the drums right...thats about it though. Posted by marcus @ 08/27/2008 05:20 PM EST

I gotta have more cowbell baby! Posted by die on your feet @ 08/27/2008 05:37 PM EST

when did all the metallica fans turn into such whining pussies. I cant deal with this generation of emo fags. maybe if i had ipod,cell phone,internet and a bike helmet at 12 i would be a little queer now too..i dunno. Posted by sean @ 08/27/2008 08:38 PM EST

Marcus, I hope your last post was said tongue-in-cheek. I think I detect a note of sarcasm in it... Posted by Harvester of Sorrow @ 08/27/2008 08:59 PM EST

I was on Blabbermouth reading some of the comments about the new song and I was suprised that a lot of the guys really liked it. Although I will admit, I did see some crap about "trying too hard" or some other bulls%#t. It is funny how some mullet wearing a-hole will cry for the boys to go back to "thrash" and when they do they still aren't happy. Haven't seen anyone rating the new songs so far. Here is mine at this point (subject to change as I hear different things in each song with each listen) 1. Cyanide 2. TDTNC 3. My Apocolypse What say you all?? Posted by Unnamed Fan @ 08/27/2008 09:02 PM EST

I agree Sean, some people on here are acting like pussies. P.S. ur wrong marcus Posted by Nick @ 08/27/2008 09:12 PM EST

the produccion this , the drums that ,and i dont know what else anymore...reminds me the days back in the 80 when a lot of people complaning for those things , but now in 2008 come on the sound is almost perfect i wander how many of you like the vinyl sound hahahaha so relax people its all about music , and for my ears this is very good music and the album seems a fine piece in the history of metallica enjoy it Posted by kotrinio @ 08/27/2008 09:18 PM EST

oh i almost forgot it the vocals on my apocalypse are fucking amazing james is the man cheers Posted by kotrinio @ 08/27/2008 09:21 PM EST

lol...more cowbell (that SNL was the best)... a taste of death #10 = sabbath...can't wait to hear that song. Posted by Crushing Metal Strikes @ 08/27/2008 09:28 PM EST

Marcus... well done... Swift is applauding in his grave. Posted by Azrael @ 08/27/2008 09:54 PM EST

Hey idiots... I only say that because only an idiot couldn't tell Marcus was joking and just providing a parody of the whiners, so... Lighten up fuck-sticks!! It's a great time to be a Metallica fan!! Posted by Blaster of Muppets @ 08/27/2008 11:06 PM EST

I fuckin' love METALLICA!!!! THEY'RE still the kings of metal!!!! I feel for all the other bands/musicians out there, eat your hearts out fuckers, your shits just not good enough, yet! Keep practicing and maybe your day will come. That means you too, Kerry Queen (or whatever the fuck your name is), go (back) to music school and relearn, I repeat, your shit is not good enough and your band GAYER (or whatever the name is ) is especially overrated! Hey, don't go and get all bent out of shape. There's nothing wrong with a little constructive criticism, I hope it inspires your asses to write better music. Refer to METALLICA, the gods of metal for the best possible inspiration out there! On a side note, was I the only one who had a near death...magnetic...experience, while listening to the thrashing and crushing "My Apocalypse" for the first time??...it's totally kickin' my ass again, right now!!!!...Peace bros. Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/27/2008 11:51 PM EST

All these new threads lately and no one has said this, but I guess I will start it :)....... FUCK KERRY KING!!!! hahaha Posted by Nick @ 08/28/2008 12:04 AM EST

Here's a hunderd thousand FUCK YOU's, for starters. Just for you Kerry King, enjoy. There's plenty more where that came from...and heres a hundred thousand boxes of tissues to wipe your tears up with...grow up and be a man Kerry...suck up boy...quit your crying... Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/28/2008 12:13 AM EST

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103625 The guy in this article is a d-bag. Ok call me stupid, but.... THE SOUND QUALITY IS NOT BAD. Ok maybe it could be better, but it's not that bad to make such a big deal about this. Seriously I have had it with picky people that bitch about everything and put this band under a microscope. It's just F***ing music!!! It's Metal! Let it be!! UGH Posted by Nick @ 08/28/2008 12:16 AM EST

No doubt, this whining is getting way out of control! I don't have any of the new mp3's, but the songs sound fine to me from Met's site and on the radio. Heck, I don't even use my mp3 player. I couldn't even tell you where the charging cable is for the dang thing. Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/28/2008 12:53 AM EST

Agree with your last sentiments Nick. Even contributors to this site are starting to sound like Blabbermouth losers - "Trivium Suck", "Fuck Kerry King" etc etc. What's with all the haters? It's all metal, and it's all good. (Except maybe for Dragonforce). It would be more appropriate to see people saying "Coldplay Suck" and "Fuck Snoop Dogg", but then again, who would waste their time stating the obvious... Posted by Harvester of Sorrow @ 08/28/2008 01:08 AM EST

Metallica has never cared what anyone thinks of them, so why would they start to now. Who really gives a rat's ass what blabbermouth, or Kerry King, or Chino Moreno say about the Met Boys. I strongly feel that most of us whom frequent this site are, have been, and will always be loyal to Metallica, through the good times and the bad. To be honest, I don't understand why people come here just to talk shit all the time. This board is obviously open for all kinds of discussion, but I get disheartened to see topics brought up that aren't even remotely Metallica related. Dudes, this is Intersandman, not soap box for emo, rap, and pop haters. Shit I love old country like Waylon, Willie, and Cash, and so do James and Kirk by the way. (The real fans already know this.) Anyways, I apologize for the rant, I just think it would be way cooler to discuss all of the new songs and cool things going in the the universe of Metallica, the greatest rock band of our time. Posted by ole @ 08/28/2008 03:11 AM EST

"It's all metal, and it's all good." Hahaha, no. I would invite you to have a look at some Myspace-based Bedroom black metal bands. No, metal is certainly no indication of quality. Also, the production isn't terribly great. The acoustics are really screwed- there's no reverb, it sounds like all of it was recorded in a iso booth. The guitar tones are pretty cool, but the vocals are mixed too high. Finally, why shouldn't we nit pick? This is one of the most hyped releases, since, well, the last metallica album. It's stupid to assume that this wouldn't be analysed into oblivion. Also: Apocalypse is a really, really good song!!? Easily the best of the 3. Posted by caspian @ 08/28/2008 04:01 AM EST

well I happen to like Coldplay and Snoop Dogg, so I guess I have not taste right? Far from it! True music lovers can find things they like in many different artists or genres. One of my favorite bands is King Crimson. Another is Tom Waits. It's just that when I want my metal, Ride the Lightning is the album I go to. It's okay to like bands that aren't metal. Who can deny that The Police are a crazy-talented band? Posted by Tipper @ 08/28/2008 07:19 AM EST

I guess you could argue that I'm losing my Man Card by going to see Coldplay later this year, but they just put out one of the best pop albums of the last few years, and Metallica isn't touring even close to me this year. You could also make the argument that I receive +5 Man Points because I'm going to the Coldplay concert with my girl to get some pussy. Posted by Tipper @ 08/28/2008 07:22 AM EST

hahahaha I agree with Caspain, the guitar riffs in that song are insane! When I woke up Tuesday morning & 1st heard Apocalypse it was like somebody kicked me in the dick with steel toe doc martins (I dont know if the kids have those today but the older folks know what I'm talkin about right now) but it hurt so fucking good, just smiles all day. Did anybody else feel my pain... PS: I know I am not a producer but everybody knows that the formula for a successful record is cowbell...Death Magnetic + More Cowbell = Platinum! And by the way, with the exception of the 3 people that know who Will Farrell is on here and knew I was 100% joking, Ive given this band a ton of my money over the last two decades by concert, metclub, cd, tape, box-set and whatever else Lars does to make a living. While I sweat DM so far, if I or any of the other fans do have a small beef with something it doesnt mean I am not a fan. We're all gonna buy the album, go to our local concert (and probably another concert stop on the tour not too far away), it will sell millions worldwide, the tour will make millions worldwide, I think Lars will be able to feed his family still(and all of ours for that matter), they will still be the biggest band of our lifetime & the world will keep turning. The contract is up & this could be the last horrah fellas, I hope not but if it is I have enjoyed coming to this site over the last decade. "I'm gonna sit right back and enjoy this ride" 2 MORE WEEKS FUCKERS! Posted by marcus @ 08/28/2008 07:35 AM EST

Ill back Tipper up, I too like some Coldplay tunes along with Snoop Dogg. And FUCK KERRY KING TIL I DIE, but he did co-write Angel of Death which I think is just one of the most badass metal songs I've ever heard to this day. Yeah I said it Posted by marcus @ 08/28/2008 07:45 AM EST

While we are getting to know each other a bit more through musical tastes; here is a sampling of some artists I like (other then metal). The Clash Floyd Big Country (scottish rock band) Uk Subs Neil Young U2 Peter Tosh John Coltrane Bach Buddy Guy Public Enemy Dead kennedys Beatles Chris Isaak (really cool guitar sound, for something different) Cream CCR Mark Knopfler Duran Duran (when I am in a weird mood or I am forced to dance) Elvis Costello Enya (when I REALLY want to chill) Waylon Jennings James Brown Hendrix Nick Cave KMFDM Paganini Pearl Jam Police REM The Replacements Tea Party Tom Petty There are TONS more, but I am just giving a sampling of bands that represent a myriad of styles (other then metal and hard rock) Posted by manguy @ 08/28/2008 09:10 AM EST

who cares Posted by Tony @ 08/28/2008 09:51 AM EST

I remember putting load in my Cd player the day it came out and thinking, wow what a loud mix. I do have to agree it sounds like the mix is recorded with the master volume on 5 then all the instruments up to ten, instead of it sounding warm and fluffy it sounds too distorted ! Posted by andrew @ 08/28/2008 09:54 AM EST

http://www.thequietus.com/articles/metallicas-lars-ulrich-on-cocaine-oasis-megadeth-and-that-quietus-incident cool interview with lars Posted by xino @ 08/28/2008 09:55 AM EST

"The guy in this article is a d-bag. Ok call me stupid, but.... THE SOUND QUALITY IS NOT BAD. Ok maybe it could be better, but it's not that bad to make such a big deal about this. Seriously I have had it with picky people that bitch about everything and put this band under a microscope. It's just F***ing music!!! It's Metal! Let it be!! UGH " tell me about it dude, what a fucking joke this whole thing has become..and whats so ironic about it is most metal music, sound wise is fucking horrible..HORRIBLE! and people have the audacity to nitpick over the sound of THIS? seriously, its one big fucking joke Posted by axl409 @ 08/28/2008 10:05 AM EST

Ticketmaster now has six shows up. It looks like we can expect Metclub tickets to go on sale on Saturday, for at least these and maybe more. The MM members then get their chance starting Monday, with tix going on sale to the general public in two weeks. Prices are ranging from $55-$75 (Omaha and Moline) to $62.50-$82.50 (Newark). We'll probably get more info on this later today. http://www.ticketmaster.com/Metallica-tickets/artist/735647 Posted by Trace @ 08/28/2008 11:49 AM EST

Tony, you are a douche bag just for writing that. Get lost. Posted by manguy @ 08/28/2008 12:21 PM EST

Taste of Death #10 - Shine ?! 0_o P.S. IMHO My Apocalypse is closest Metallica can get to make something really fast & heavy without creating another MOP2 or AJFA2. P.P.S I love the song ! Posted by $trangeR @ 08/28/2008 12:25 PM EST

That Lars interview was interesting. He said he wanted to start playing new stuff back in May and yet Q-Prime management got all pissy about it. Posted by D-J @ 08/28/2008 01:29 PM EST

manguy, no one cares who the fuck you like.. Posted by Tony @ 08/28/2008 02:23 PM EST

Interesting, on the Metallica board there is a review from Quietus and new one and he sound it sounds "crystal clear" and said the bad sound we hear is only because it is the MP3. Interesting. Posted by Mark @ 08/28/2008 02:37 PM EST

I just read that, too, Mark. Here's the review: http://www.thequietus.com/articles/metallica-death-magnetic-reveiwed-track-by-track Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/28/2008 02:41 PM EST

hey is this the place where we post long lists of things we like? let's see, i like stone IPA's cowbells boobs reading long lists of things that other people like that i don't give two shits about tony's post Posted by die on your feet @ 08/28/2008 03:02 PM EST

and you're all douchebags for arguing about it. Fuck Tony and his opinion, we talk about our expanded musical horizons on here all the time and now everyone is up in arms because of the whining about mp3 quality. I haven't heard a bigger collection of pussies since watching the SKOM DVD... We still talk mostly about Metallica on here and hence, the larger attached concept: music. Holy hell, I know, right? Like, Metallica isn't the only band out there? Really? My Gosh. People have been giving their lists of their favorite this or that since I started coming here in 2002. No reason for it to change. maybe we are all John Cusack from High Fidelity at heart, and Tony just want's to be Jack Black. Whatever. Give your lists, keep the discussions going. Ignore the verbal faggotries of Tony. Nothing will ever replace the predominant Metallica discussions on this board nor should it, and it's ridiculous to even think about. But people are allowed to stray from the topic somewhat if they so desire. Musical tastes is not very far fetched. So fuckin relax and let people talk. Again... it's that all too rare time of new Metallica... and it's quite possible better than it's been in a looooonng time. No sense in getting PMS-y and punching eachother's cooches, is there? Posted by Blaster of Muppets @ 08/28/2008 03:38 PM EST

shut up, this is metallica bitch, the best fucking band in the world Posted by Tony @ 08/28/2008 04:06 PM EST

shut up, this is metallica bitch, the best fucking band in the world, who the fuck cares about anything else right now Posted by Tony @ 08/28/2008 04:06 PM EST

i got my own shit i just got done, and even I dont give a shit about it hahahaha this is METALLICA, let's talk about fucking Elvis Costello Posted by Tony @ 08/28/2008 04:08 PM EST

well said blaster. manguy, i thought your list was really good. It inspired to make one. Metallica ACDC Pantera Slayer(I just ignore what KK says about Metallica) Tool Judas Priest Johnny Cash Waylon Jennings weezer Korn Pink Floyd U2 The Rolling Stones Jewel (I blame my ex for that) Janis Joplin Hendrix The Doors White Zombie (and Rob's solo stuff) Marilyn Manson NWA Eminem Jay-Z Dr. Dre Outkast (when my white ass tries to dance) Rage Against the Machine Type O Negative Megadeth Anthrax Ozzy Black Label Society Sabbath Led Zepplin Whew...I'm sure I missed some. Anyways it's my list for you all to judge. I am not ashamed of it. Music, no matter what genre, all comes out of some form of inspiration. I don't like every genre, but I don't care if someone else does. If that music inspires them some how, that's great. Hey, my grandparents love polka, and I don't care for it all, but I don't think that they are dumb, or that they are lesser peolpe for liking it. It works them. Just like the list before you works for me. Death Magnetic--2 weeks away. Fucking agonizing wait. Cant't wait for more new stuff. Posted by ole @ 08/28/2008 04:15 PM EST

Who put Tony on reverb?? although I did laugh at 'Elvis Costello' I think it's a given that we all think Metallica is the best band in the world, who else really comes here other than people who think that? I do agree that I'm not much worried about much else in the musical landscape currently except Death Magnetic. Nothing else exists as long as this juggernaut is materializing. But I don't put down those who may want to talk about Elvis Costello a little. Posted by Blaster of Muppets @ 08/28/2008 04:18 PM EST

haha as long as good times are had by all Posted by Tony @ 08/28/2008 04:19 PM EST

dammit I knew I missed some The Ramones The Offspring Green Day The Who Motor head Posted by ole @ 08/28/2008 04:22 PM EST

basically all the shit talking about metallica for years has finally rubbed off on everyone else.all the bullshit from defending metallica has just caused people to look for ANY reason to throw in the white flag. I mean go listen to early sepultura..it sounds like a angry guy throwing tools in a bathroom. Posted by sean @ 08/28/2008 04:28 PM EST

if i were president of the internet, i would outlaw long lists and cast away whiny bitches. i'd probably put tony in charge of making sure it stays that way... so that i can enjoy metallica and tool without any interruptions of WAAAAAHHHHH MY LIST IS BETTAR LOLOMG and by the way, an official release of an mp3 with shit-like quality, no matter WHO released it (including metallica, even if Het did the conversion himself) is something that they need to hear about and it is something to be embarrassed about and a legit reason to bitch. this doesn't mean that i don't like the band. it just means that they need to be more careful and professional. otherwise it means that you're all sheep and willing to listen to whatever they put out. Posted by die on your feet @ 08/28/2008 04:40 PM EST

I wonder if we would all speak and communicate this way if we were sitting around a table face to face. Amazing how the internet just rids people of some fears to talk shit to each other and throw insults. Anyway, I think the bottom line is we are all entitled to our opinions, just like we are all assholes; or is it that we all have assholes? Long day at work. Just leave it to JD to filter and screen. Its his site anywhow. Posted by manguy @ 08/28/2008 05:35 PM EST

i stand by what i say. 'Living on your knees, conformity or dying on your feet for honesty' ring a bell? Posted by die on your feet @ 08/28/2008 05:45 PM EST

i stand too, u got a problem with me, you got a problem with the local police department. ummmm, btw, no one's out to hurt anyone, it's all in good fun, and just a super frenzy before the new album. Remember the black album days in the stores? FUCK YEAH, FUCK ELVIS COSTELLO RIGHT NOW no offense, but seriously fuck him, no one's shitting on this parade!!! Posted by Tony @ 08/28/2008 05:58 PM EST

yeah i remember. casette tapes, smells like teen spirit, beavis and butt-head, use your illusion... good fuckin times Posted by die on your feet @ 08/28/2008 06:10 PM EST

From metallica.com: More Death on the Radio 8/28/2008 [ back ] You may have heard a little something about a radio show being broadcast live from our very own HQ . . . well, we figured it would be a lot more fun if we invited some 'Tallica fans to come hang with us and low and behold, one thing led to another and Foo Fighters Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins actually said "yes!" So on Thursday, September 4, we're going to hang out, play tracks from "Death Magnetic" and chat with Dave and Taylor. The festivities begin at 6:00 PM PDT . . . check with your local radio station to see if they will be carrying the live broadcast and we'll post a list of participating stations next week. You can also listen here streaming on metallica.com and missionmetallica.com. Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/28/2008 06:36 PM EST

Steve Earle!!! Probably the only artist I like better than Metallica! Actually in my 10 disk cd changer (yeah I still listen to cd's... and I got my cassettes too at work) and of those 10 5 Steve Earle 3 Metallica a Dire Straits and a Pantera.. I don't think I changed them cds for about 4 months either Posted by Yukoner @ 08/28/2008 06:44 PM EST

This is my favourite song so far, just ripped it from the site. Good Song Minus Human Posted by Minus Human @ 08/28/2008 07:07 PM EST

Holy shit... I make one comment about not liking Snoop Doggy Drug Smoking Wanna-be Gangsta, and come back to a fucking shit storm!!! Jesus Christ, boys... chill out!!! And while we're making lists of what we like, here's mine: Beer Pussy Music Not Necessarily in that order. Posted by Harvester of Sorrow @ 08/28/2008 07:17 PM EST

Ok, sorry to bring up the 'production' topic again, but i got one question for you all. Why does Lars' snare sounded awesome on TDTNC and terrible on MA!! Its like there two different mixes. Im confused by this. Anyone have an answer? Posted by Pupppetz @ 08/28/2008 08:00 PM EST

the more reviews I read, the more stoked I get!! So... iPhone and free wifi at the bar, I love America!!! Ok who gets banned? Posted by IS Jd @ 08/28/2008 09:41 PM EST

Too many sleepless nights waiting for the best album in a hell of longtime! Bashing Kerry King of SHIT puts my mind at ease and I find it amusing. How many times can we hear the same GAYER album over and over again...same riffs, same song and dance. Fuckin' hack. Kerry the QUEEN of metal should get a real job where SHE's better qualified...like flipping burgers for a living...Kerry should call it quits and stop prentending to be a musician with REAL talent, he's never fooled me. Another shipment of FUCK YOU's just arrived. Here's another hundred thousand, bitch. So yah, FUCK KERRY KING! Kerry the hack fuckin' queen of metal can keep on licking the sweat off of Hetfield's and Hammett's balls. That as close as he will ever get to REAL talent...METALLICA is the greatest source of musical inspiration, ever!!!...Peace bros. Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/28/2008 11:31 PM EST

We should start a new thread just to get away from all the bitching. What ya'll say? A nice fresh start... Posted by Nick @ 08/29/2008 12:32 AM EST

what if he has his snare tuned differently for different songs? Or it was out of tune, and they liked it that way...could be part of a rick rubin recipe - who is actually not a producer, he's like a ebert and roeper. Of the three trax, i really can't choose a favorite. Can't wait to hear them live. Too bad they aren't coming to the south. Posted by The General @ 08/29/2008 12:36 AM EST

I think the full album quality will sound much more dynamic and polished. At least I really hope so. It's funny how I've never anlyzed another band's production values on a new album the way I do with Metallica, I just.. kinda just listen to it. Man Met get's put under the microscope. Posted by Blaster of Muppets @ 08/29/2008 02:46 AM EST

Metallica video from leeds and reading http://www.bbc.co.uk/readingandleeds/2008/artists/metallica/index.shtml#emp 40 mins long, might be uk only sorry Posted by andrew @ 08/29/2008 05:05 AM EST

UK only...FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK Posted by Mark @ 08/29/2008 08:07 AM EST

lars mentions kerry king,mustaine,cocaine.. http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/lars-ulrich-talks-cocaine-oasis-and-megadeth-171229 Posted by sean @ 08/29/2008 09:10 AM EST

crap sorry didnt see it posted already :) Posted by sean @ 08/29/2008 09:11 AM EST

Too Late Too Late! Posted by Tony @ 08/29/2008 10:31 AM EST

yeah i was comparing my apocalypse to dyers eve, and damage inc and definitely the snare sounds a little too loud, but i didn't notice it after i read all the complaints about it so who cares, it sounds good to me... Posted by xino @ 08/29/2008 10:43 AM EST

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/metallicas-death-magnetic-the-track-by-track-guide-171254 song by song review Posted by xino @ 08/29/2008 11:13 AM EST

METALLICA's TRICK: Its a thought i had, that Metallica is getting back at downloading and making there new album a BRILLIANT marketing ploy. Picture this, Metallica releases the demos of these new tracks (from the bonus disc in the coffin box, so they do exist) out first. Basically saying... if you want to hear the finish product, buy the cd, and at the same time making this album the most talked about due to the songs released so far. I think someone DID fuck up the first mp3 of TDTNC and almost blew there cover. Cause the newer one's quality is much better... being its the single and all, thats probably the only REAL track from the cd we will see until the 12th. Brilliant ill say. Posted by Pupppetz @ 08/29/2008 02:19 PM EST

Its funny..listen to the song, the snare is too loud in some parts, but not others. Not that I care..the snare being a little too loud on a kick ass song still means its a fucking kick ass song! Posted by Mark @ 08/29/2008 02:20 PM EST

Well good to know in that review the guy liked 8 of 10 songs. Not liking Cyanide and Suicide and Redemption. I will save my own judgment for the 12th of course, but interesting... Posted by Nick @ 08/29/2008 07:09 PM EST

So, maybe this is a stupid question.....think Unforgiven III will have the horn intro as the past two? Posted by Igorrrrr @ 08/29/2008 07:11 PM EST

well apparently it starts with a piano Posted by xino @ 08/29/2008 07:30 PM EST

Please check this out, whew see it won't sound that way http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/metal_hammer_tv/player/?id=479 Posted by Drum @ 08/29/2008 09:01 PM EST

Damn, can't see the Reading vid, but the pics have one that's really a throwback... 4 of 20 shows Jaymz in mid-thrash in a way we haven't seen since before the mullet. There's a live photo I've been trying to get ahold of for years with him screaming into the mike with his hear whipping forward almost obscuring his face... this pic captures that same brutal live intensity that we thought disappeared with the hair. Posted by Azrael @ 08/29/2008 10:00 PM EST

Thanks for the link, Drum. After seeing that video, one word from Lars comes to mind: "FOCK!" Man, hurry up Sept. 12th! By the way, the Metallica review starts around 7:30 on the video. Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/29/2008 10:03 PM EST

good version of TDTNC IT sounds good, now i can relax. I will no loger listen to the fucked version. http://koonul.wordpress.com/2008/08/22/review-of-the-day-that-never-comes-metallica/ Posted by drum @ 08/29/2008 10:55 PM EST

Notice how no one gives a shit about fly on the wall anymore now that we have 3 new songs, lol Posted by Mark @ 08/30/2008 12:16 AM EST

My 2 cents worth, regarding the snare sound. Take it for what it's worth. The snare sounds are there for a reason...at least thats what I think. On "My Apocalypse", the snare sound totally gives it a real thrash/punk vibe to the song. Whereas on "The Day That Never Comes", the snare sound has a Epic/Metal/Hard Rock vibe to it. Which is very cool, I love them both. So far, it seems (and I'm hoping) every song has been MET-ticulously fitted with the proper snare/drums/guitars/bass sound, very cool...I can't wait to hear the best sounding record in the history of music. DEATH MAGNETIC might not be their best song writing of all their whole entire career (I hoping it is), one things for sure, it will be their best sounding album...thanks in part to METALLICA, Rick Rubin and team... Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/30/2008 12:23 AM EST

Oh yeah, one more thing. Due to the anticipation for METALLICA's new album, I been having some trouble sleeping at night...I have heard certain types of music help with insomnia...so I thought what are some boring as fuck music or bands that I have that will get the job done. I had it narrowed down to Coldplay and Slayer. I put on some Slayer as I was out like a light...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...best sleep I ever had, I have discovered the best cure for all you insominiacs of the world...tonight at bed time I gonna play some Coldplay....zzzzzzzzz....Peace bros....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...... Posted by One Minute Closer To Death... @ 08/30/2008 12:36 AM EST

Just watched the Metal Hammer podcast review. Based on the comment after hearing the album, and I quote, "I can't fault it", it sounds like it will be a winner. Less than 2 weeks to go ... Posted by Harvester of Sorrow @ 08/30/2008 06:30 AM EST

Just picked up 4 floor tickets for the Jan 15th show at Verizon Center...woohoo!! Posted by Cooper @ 08/30/2008 10:11 AM EST

Cool article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/31/arts/music/31ratl.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&ref=arts Posted by AssFace @ 08/30/2008 10:43 AM EST

How did u get tickets already? I don't see any dates that have ticket sales up yet? Posted by Nick @ 08/30/2008 12:36 PM EST

metclub presales Posted by xino @ 08/30/2008 01:41 PM EST

hey general hit me up Posted by xino @ 08/30/2008 01:42 PM EST

Oh and going through the club presales, ticketmaster will smack you with a $15 charge per ticket....ouch! Posted by Cooper @ 08/30/2008 01:52 PM EST

30 second clips from EVERY song on DM!!!!! http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=103780 Posted by NoCreativeNameGuy @ 08/30/2008 03:08 PM EST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s89rDoDJi-0 clips on youtube...i was too weak, bond i admire you Posted by xino @ 08/30/2008 05:04 PM EST

That clip is gone. What was it, Xino? Posted by Harvester of Sorrow @ 08/30/2008 06:56 PM EST

Thanks for that link, NCNG. That's the shit!!! Every song sounds killer!!! Bring on the 12th... Posted by Harvester of Sorrow @ 08/30/2008 07:05 PM EST

Just got my pre-sale tickets for Calgary Dec 4th...FUCK YEA! Posted by Mark @ 08/30/2008 09:58 PM EST

it was 30 secs of each song just in the link above Posted by xino @ 08/30/2008 11:50 PM EST

Marcus, I'm sure I can wait another 2 weeks until the album comes out w/o spoiling the surprise. I'm also avoiding the mandatory metallica nights and the free downloads. I think it will be worth the wait. Posted by Bond @ 08/31/2008 12:07 AM EST

If the clips are still on there, I'm also skipping them. Only 12 days now. Posted by The Thing that should not be @ 08/31/2008 01:32 AM EST

well i broke down without fail & listened to it. good work bond, I respect it. It's like crack and I am addicted. marketing genius those guys... Posted by marcus @ 08/31/2008 02:44 AM EST

I'm SOooo addicted to this: mms://music.walmart.com/g2demand/000/93/62/49/86/18/0009362498618.01.01.003.asf OMFG ! Posted by $trangeR @ 08/31/2008 09:13 AM EST

Anyone seen pre-sales stats? I'm sure it's fairly high at this point, just curious. Posted by Azrael @ 08/31/2008 11:13 AM EST

OK, so I'm lazy and I asked before I looked. No sales numbers, but it's #1 on Amazon music right now. Posted by Azrael @ 08/31/2008 11:34 AM EST

OMCTD ..your love for metallica is a little bit creepy. You need to calm down..its just some old farts playing rock music. Posted by sean @ 08/31/2008 12:51 PM EST