I gave up on Metallica after St. Anger and started listening to real metal. But after reading some interviews of the band I think the next album is going to be a lot better. Kirk said that the music is sounding very similar to the first 5 albums and that they have "really fast and heavy songs". And this time they are actually going to put solos in the songs. I'm not going to get too excited about it, but I think they learned their lesson from St. Anger and are taking their time for this one (The release date is set for early 2008). I'm curious to hear your thoughts.
2007-06-21 07:46:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
And forget the word "new" in the question.
2007-06-21 07:49:55 · update #1
Not very high.
I saw them open for Raven, on the "Kill 'em all for one" tour.
They haven't put out anything too exciting for several years, like since Enter Sandman.
2007-06-21 08:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by pincollector 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm hoping for the best, I don't get why everybody bags on Load, Re-Load, and St. Anger. I say put them away for a few a while and then re-listen to them. Load and Re-Load does have some pretty solid stuff on there, and I'm not talking about what they put out as singles. as for St. Anger, watch Some Kind of Monster and I think you'll appreciate the album more. What you have to remember is what is going to come out musically and lyrically is what the band is going through at that moment in time. I think if they were not happy with any of their music, they wouldn't release it. As for the New album, well Rick Rubin keeps telling them to "Go Back" to the Master of Puppets days, and try and tap into those energies again, where they were only making the music for themselves,
and not for labels, or radio, or anybody else. I think if they are able to do that, we will all have a killer album on our hands.
2007-06-21 17:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by spidey81175 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't hate "St. Anger" as much as everyone else, but I admit it was easily their weakest album. But I have every belief that this album will be much better. I read that same interview where Kirk said that the new album is fast and heavy like their first 5 albums. That they've tuned the guitars back to where they used to be, James is singing more like he used to, and Lars' snare drum is back to normal. I think with Rick Rubin as a producer, he'll kind of whip the band back into shape, as Bob Rock had become more like a friend instead of a producer. Now, I'm not expecting something as good as "Black Album" or "Master Of Puppets", but it should be something pretty cool!
2007-06-21 15:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by GK Dub 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll say it again:
I will Never understand the backlash against "St. Anger".
I'm a fan of their 80s work & thought the 'Black album" was a sellout, wimp-fest. Now even grandmothers around the whole freakin' world want to hug & sing "Nothing Else Matters" & "Unforgiven". Probably their Least "dangerous" album to date. That album made them "safe" enough for your mom & dad to like.
WTF?
*I* thought St. Anger was a return to hard hitting Metallica of old.
My theory: Most people who discovered them by or after the Black Album (1991) hated St. Anger.
So my expectations for the next one? Optimistic. If they continue this brash, heavy path AND, as Kirk supposedly said-..."the music is sounding very similar to the first 5 albums and that they have "really fast and heavy songs", then *I* say HALLELULIAH!!!
2007-06-21 15:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by Fonzie T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Metallica they have been my favorite band since I was a freshman in high school (I'm 19 now). Anyway, I'm not expecting too much. I got my hopes up for St.Anger only to be slapped in the face with a terrible album. Who knows maybe they will surprise us and shut all of the new age metal fans that say Metallica sucks up. Metallica paved the way for a lot of these new age metal bands, they need to show some respect.
2007-06-21 14:53:07 · answer #5 · answered by Metal Up Your A** 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
even thought st. anger sucked, i never lost faith in them. they did what they wanted to do, and thats the sign of a strong band. its better than listening to megadeth or slayer...who make the same album over and over again due to fan pressure....
the solos are back...bob rock isnt playing bass...jason isnt either...which is pretty cool for me since i never liked jason in the first place
and have you heard the two new songs off of that album yet?
i love em...they're really good...
2007-06-21 14:51:22 · answer #6 · answered by man_in_the_box2590 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
St Anger?
I gave up on them after the "Black Album."
I'm not holding my breath, but if Metallica can approach "Ride the Lightning" and "Garage Days" , etc. then I am all for it.
2007-06-21 14:56:53 · answer #7 · answered by surffsav 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm very skeptical...especially after St. Anger. But I will give it a chance, at least.
2007-06-21 15:35:03 · answer #8 · answered by ѫ Breathe Deep the Darkness ѫ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not good man.. the last one sucked and the new one will be the same.. the old men need to give it up and retire already they r starting to remind me of the stones> still making shitty music and touring and preforming the stuff people like. . . its to bad panteras done . it seemed like they were the only hope true metal heads had in metal magic and complete ownage of music and domination,
2007-06-21 14:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
WELL IF KIRK SAID LIKE THE FIRST FIVE HOW DO YOU TAKE THAT. THE FIRST FOUR WERE GREAT
KILL EM ALL
RIFDE LIGHTNING
MASTER PUPPETS AND MY FAV. AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
BUT AFTER THAT THEY STARTED THERE DOWNWARD DECLINE.
NOW THE BLACK ALBUM WAS GOOD BUT IT DONT HOLD A FLAME TO THE FIRST 4.
2007-06-21 15:07:49 · answer #10 · answered by hunterdoo99 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋