Comments on: IF YOU STAB YOURSELF IN THE EYES AND EARS, THE NEW METALLICA VIDEO IS ACTUALLY PRETTY ENJOYABLE http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/ Your source for heavy metal news, gossip, MP3s, and assorted idiocy. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:43:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: 36Thoughtless http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109783 36Thoughtless Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:40:14 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109783 To clarify, I mean such as the lyrics of "Critical Acclaim"... To clarify, I mean such as the lyrics of “Critical Acclaim”…

]]> By: 36Thoughtless http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109781 36Thoughtless Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:36:33 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109781 So, question, in light of Vance Almighty's well-researched response: If you guys are so against pro-war propaganda, how could you stand Avenged Sevenfold's newest album? So, question, in light of Vance Almighty’s well-researched response:

If you guys are so against pro-war propaganda, how could you stand Avenged Sevenfold’s newest album?

]]> By: Tyler09 http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109742 Tyler09 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:41:42 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109742 Video is okay. But did you guys hear "My Apocalypse" That song is badass Video is okay. But did you guys hear “My Apocalypse” That song is badass

]]> By: vance almighty http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109391 vance almighty Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:13:24 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109391 "That's the beauty, I think, of writing vague but powerful lyrics — that someone like a movie director can interpret it in his own way and obviously, someone creative is able to take the metaphors and apply them to whatever he needs in his own life," the frontman explained. "The main [theme of the video] is the human element of forgiveness and someone doing you wrong, you feeling resentment and you being able to see through that in the next situation that might be similar and not take your rage or resentment out on the next person and basically keep spreading the disease of that through life...The one thing that I wasn't keen on here was Metallica plugging into a modern war or a current event [that] might be construed as some sort of political statement on our part... There are so many celebrities that soapbox their opinions, and people believe it's more valid because they're popular. For us, people are people — you should all have your own opinion. We are hopefully putting the human element in what is an unfortunate part of life. There are people over there dealing with situations like this, and we're showing the human part of being there." so, the director took hetfield's interpretation of the song and made it around a couple of soldiers in iraq. they're not fucking propgandizing the war, it was simply the director's vision: to use those lyrics in a modern setting. i figured i'd post this, since none of you were getting the idea of the lyrics, or the video. “That’s the beauty, I think, of writing vague but powerful lyrics — that someone like a movie director can interpret it in his own way and obviously, someone creative is able to take the metaphors and apply them to whatever he needs in his own life,” the frontman explained. “The main [theme of the video] is the human element of forgiveness and someone doing you wrong, you feeling resentment and you being able to see through that in the next situation that might be similar and not take your rage or resentment out on the next person and basically keep spreading the disease of that through life…The one thing that I wasn’t keen on here was Metallica plugging into a modern war or a current event [that] might be construed as some sort of political statement on our part… There are so many celebrities that soapbox their opinions, and people believe it’s more valid because they’re popular. For us, people are people — you should all have your own opinion. We are hopefully putting the human element in what is an unfortunate part of life. There are people over there dealing with situations like this, and we’re showing the human part of being there.”

so, the director took hetfield’s interpretation of the song and made it around a couple of soldiers in iraq. they’re not fucking propgandizing the war, it was simply the director’s vision: to use those lyrics in a modern setting.

i figured i’d post this, since none of you were getting the idea of the lyrics, or the video.

]]> By: Anthony http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109286 Anthony Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:08:39 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109286 It's sad to see that Metallica have gone from warning the world about the horrors of war while attacking the rich elites to propagandizing in favor of war after they themselves became rich elites. Sad. It’s sad to see that Metallica have gone from warning the world about the horrors of war while attacking the rich elites to propagandizing in favor of war after they themselves became rich elites. Sad.

]]> By: enemyofgod72 http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109225 enemyofgod72 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:49:14 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109225 Sorry just watched that Kid Rock piece of crap so at least now I know that the worst song ever made won't be on Death Magnetic. Although I haven't heard Unforgiven III yet. Sorry just watched that Kid Rock piece of crap so at least now I know that the worst song ever made won’t be on Death Magnetic. Although I haven’t heard Unforgiven III yet.

]]> By: enemyofgod72 http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109224 enemyofgod72 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:43:49 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109224 I hate to pile on here but this video was beyond horrible. Metallica has about a gazillion dollars and it looks like they spent $5 bucks on this crapper and even less on whatever dunderhead that directed it. Is that storyline even supposed to make sense? The song has grown on me very slightly (I stopped vomitting when I hear it). I've been a fan for over 20 years and I just can't take this garbage they toss out anymore. They once brought metal to the mainstream now they bring pop to the metal scene. The anti-rockstars have become what they railed against -- Rich Bitch Rockstars. Was that $1 million worth it Robert? Get out before I see you doing Pepsi commercials! I hate to pile on here but this video was beyond horrible. Metallica has about a gazillion dollars and it looks like they spent $5 bucks on this crapper and even less on whatever dunderhead that directed it. Is that storyline even supposed to make sense? The song has grown on me very slightly (I stopped vomitting when I hear it). I’ve been a fan for over 20 years and I just can’t take this garbage they toss out anymore. They once brought metal to the mainstream now they bring pop to the metal scene. The anti-rockstars have become what they railed against — Rich Bitch Rockstars. Was that $1 million worth it Robert? Get out before I see you doing Pepsi commercials!

]]> By: borden http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109093 borden Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:10:19 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109093 It's a good thing I never listen to the radio, that way I'll never have to listen to that song again!!!!!! The video is the icing on the cake though. Goddammit METALLICA. Please. It’s a good thing I never listen to the radio, that way I’ll never have to listen to that song again!!!!!! The video is the icing on the cake though. Goddammit METALLICA. Please.

]]> By: Miroslav http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109074 Miroslav Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:08:39 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109074 OMG! A YUGO!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH OMG! A YUGO!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

]]> By: iwrestledaferretonce http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109058 iwrestledaferretonce Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:16:44 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109058 wow.....my wife walked in while watching the video and said, "This sounds like a shitty Metallica rip-off!" Imagine her surprise when i told her it was really them. She hasn't listened to metal in years and sees how craptastic they have become. wow…..my wife walked in while watching the video and said, “This sounds like a shitty Metallica rip-off!” Imagine her surprise when i told her it was really them.
She hasn’t listened to metal in years and sees how craptastic they have become.

]]> By: RaZZo http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109027 RaZZo Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:06:54 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109027 When did James morph from being the Cowardly Lion (Justice era...) into being Hellboy??? When did James morph from being the Cowardly Lion (Justice era…) into being Hellboy???

]]> By: Joe http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-109017 Joe Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:29:32 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-109017 I personally think Axl or Vince should invite the director of this video to defend his treatment on this site. Honestly, what the hell was supposed to be happening here? You'd think they could just use random footage from Generation Kill and slap the song on top of it. I personally think Axl or Vince should invite the director of this video to defend his treatment on this site. Honestly, what the hell was supposed to be happening here? You’d think they could just use random footage from Generation Kill and slap the song on top of it.

]]> By: Jimflames http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-108998 Jimflames Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:34:47 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-108998 Boring video, great song though. Seeing as listening to the album doesn't mean i have to watch the video over and over plus the fact that music television shows everything but music videos - i don't care. Boring video, great song though. Seeing as listening to the album doesn’t mean i have to watch the video over and over plus the fact that music television shows everything but music videos - i don’t care.

]]> By: Gordon Bombay http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-108959 Gordon Bombay Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:07:06 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-108959 No you aint Dirt !!!!!!!!! No you aint Dirt !!!!!!!!!

]]> By: amy http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-108956 amy Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:00:41 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-108956 @TedTed: Zing! Nice one! It's impossible to pay attention to this shit-ass retarded video, so i focussed on the song. Big Mistake. @TedTed: Zing! Nice one!

It’s impossible to pay attention to this shit-ass retarded video, so i focussed on the song. Big Mistake.

]]> By: Allan http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-108933 Allan Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:24:14 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-108933 Great title lol. Great title lol.

]]> By: Eric http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-108913 Eric Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:18:23 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-108913 Exploitative? I don't see it. Yes, maybe it's a little heavy handed, and it doesn't have much in the way of action, but it's certainly not that bad. Still, I agree with Sammy, I'd much rather listen to music on its own. Exploitative? I don’t see it. Yes, maybe it’s a little heavy handed, and it doesn’t have much in the way of action, but it’s certainly not that bad. Still, I agree with Sammy, I’d much rather listen to music on its own.

]]> By: Alex Haskett http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-108876 Alex Haskett Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:06:38 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-108876 the videos pretty bad and i dont like the song either, to be honest they could make the song better by just halfinh the length of it, there was no need for the amount of repitition during the soft parts the videos pretty bad and i dont like the song either, to be honest they could make the song better by just halfinh the length of it, there was no need for the amount of repitition during the soft parts

]]> By: Ross http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-108865 Ross Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:54:34 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-108865 This is why 40 year old guys going through a mid-life crisis shouldn't be allowed to play Call of Duty 4. This is why 40 year old guys going through a mid-life crisis shouldn’t be allowed to play Call of Duty 4.

]]> By: hegster http://www.metalsucks.net/2008/09/02/if-you-stab-yourself-in-the-eyes-and-ears-the-new-metallica-video-is-actually-pretty-enjoyable/#comment-108864 hegster Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:50:41 +0000 http://www.metalsucks.net/?p=6968#comment-108864 i just realized that clean guitar part sounds like the main riff from "classical gas" by mason williams. check it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mguzKze1sYo the part im talking about starts at about 20 seconds. james kinda slowed it down, and made it less awesome. mason williams owns metallica. i just realized that clean guitar part sounds like the main riff from “classical gas” by mason williams.

check it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mguzKze1sYo

the part im talking about starts at about 20 seconds. james kinda slowed it down, and made it less awesome.

mason williams owns metallica.

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