Comments on: METALLICA’S DEATH MAGNETIC (VINCE NEILSTEIN’S TAKE)

By: umusdo

umusdo — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:45:47 +0000

Who is vince neil to judge metallica? wasn’t he on the surreal life?

By: SIM

SIM — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:41:28 +0000

Despite my abhorrence with Metallica’s recent albums. I listened to this album with a complete fuckin open mind and came away disappointed. But it proves to me that it is impossible for them or any other metal band to rekindle the fire that built masterpieces such as Master of Puppets, Rust in Peace, Reign in Blood, etc.. These guys are just different people – different minds than the guys we knew 15-20 years ago. Its not that they’re not talented – its just that the innovation is gone. It’s kind of like in the field of mathematics – the period of innovation is constricted to a certain age and once you’re beyond that age, all that you will ever be able to reinterpret old theories, algorithms or whatever the fuck it is that mathematicians do.

I agree with this review, this album is what a business minded metal band would make to hang on to its fans. It lacks soul, fire and the other elements that make metal listeners tick. Also, where are attention grabbing intros? They should have done what Mustaine did when he made United Abominations which is actually a pretty decent album. He went back to his old notes when wrote Rust in Peace and kinda made that a natural progression from Rust in Peace. That’s what a smart business man does when he want to go back to the glory days. But that leads us back to the question, do metal fans even like music from wealthy businessmen that are unable to relate to their emotions?

By: Metallicahater

Metallicahater — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:14:45 +0000

Don’t care bout these sell-outs anymore. Once a sell-out, always a sell-out. Black album made me lose all respect for them so it’s impossible to respect and support them after such a big sell-out move.

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Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:35:06 +0000

[...] !! – babuzz.com “but NO ONE leashes Kirk Hammett on “Death Magnetic” – MetallicaSucks.ne 3,5/5 ” obnoxiously loud in the mix and compressed to shit” – Metacritic Criticos: [...]

By: whatever

whatever — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:14:49 +0000

i agree with vince that the vocals sound weak and the drums like shit, but i hated kirks solos. they sounded like the aural equivalent of liquid shit. he loves his wah pedal WAAAY to much. it makes his brisk arpeggiated runs and bursts of fury that is typical kirk sound sloppy. when you compare the first three albums to anything else, especially “justice” and “death magnetic,” it seems that metallica either hate bass guitar or their mixers have no idea how important it is. it gives the riffs and hooks BALLS. every time i hear cliff burton’s lines on the first three albums i get chills. that brings another point to mind–considering that cliff was the single most musically talented member they ever had, they have outlasted expectations. “justice” was good because it was misanthropic and mildly depressing, more so than any other album they ever did. it was just scary (i first heard it when i was 10 and it was my first experience with metal). metallica will never be the band they were, and to all the idealistic fans (including me) get over it (i did) and try to look at “death magnetic” as what it is–the best thing they did in 15 years, and much more than most people could have hoped for. and for all the slayer fans, go soak your testicles in a deep fryer. slayer is a one trick pony that only knows how to please their fans instead of trying to break the fourth wall, or do anything that doesn’t sound like an amplified dental drill.

By: jondoe666

jondoe666 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:34:07 +0000

Just bought the album. BRILLIANT !!!! LOVE IT !!!! WELCOME BACK METAL GODZ !!!!!

By: ON THE AUDIO QUALITY OF DEATH MAGNETIC | MetalSucks

ON THE AUDIO QUALITY OF DEATH MAGNETIC | MetalSucks — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:17:49 +0000

[...] audio quality / loudness issue IS mostly better in the GHIII mixes. Which confirms what I said in my album review: Greg Fidelman royally fucked up on these mixes. Ted Jensen had the balls to respond… So, [...]

By: Ray

Ray — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:34:31 +0000

i still dont understand why any band would put out an album so loud it distorts and sounds like shit…and its not just metallica, alot of bands have done it in the last 5 or more years. its this whole digital age, i dont think anyone knows how to properly mix a fucking record anymore. i bought this album for $5 at hot topic so i guess i cant complain much, and the songs are good, but at the same time, a band as big as metallica should have a professional sounding record, and to me it just isnt.

By: Kieran

Kieran — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:41:06 +0000

Good Point, Steve Las Vegas. Christ Illusion blew me away! Metallica gave up on their audience when they started making money and became self-loathing misanthropists. I’ve listened to death metallic in its entirety once, and while mildly surprising, still very “meh.” I was so disappointed by load/reload I gave up on Metallica entirely. When the whole Napster thing came about, I had a hard time listening to their older classic albums. Suffice to say, opted out of St. Anger completely. Metallica is responsible for my obsession for metal and starting to play the guitar, but now I could really care less as I’ve moved on just as they did, and this vapid attempt at winning me back at a fan just pisses me off all the more

By: Steve Las Vegas

Steve Las Vegas — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:56:41 +0000

Well said Enemy. I agree about the Slayer, maybe not so much about Megadeth, but about Metallica I do. They could have chosen the path less traveled and helped out new acts, and stayed true to their metal roots as they said in Cliff Em All, but alast. They gave into the money machine and sacrificed true life long fans for here today, gone tomorrow fans. I have to say this album does have some good aspects that Vince pointed out, but just seems like they could have done tons better in all aspects. Slayer is the same age as Metallica and put out one of the most punishing albums of their career in Christ Illusion. Makes one wonder just how much influence does money have over musicians. It sure seemed to make them change their tune quite a bit.

By: enemyofgod72

enemyofgod72 — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:17:01 +0000

Sorry for the type-o — UA is no So Far,So Good … So What

By: enemyofgod72

enemyofgod72 — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:15:20 +0000

@36THOUGHTLESS

I thought United Abominations was good maybe a little to the “meh” side but not terrible other than putting Christina Scabbia on “A Tout Le Monde” which made me a bit ill. The riffs are 100% Mustaine. UA is now SFSGSW but compared to what Metallica has released since the Black Album, UA is fucking masterpiece. Compared to just other Megadeth it’s “meh”. Mustaine is in the studio now so I’m sure in a few months he’ll redeem himself.

By: RayRay

RayRay — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:02:20 +0000

Am I the only person who really could care less if I hear this album or not? Ive heard 2 songs and do not have any interest in downloading/buying this album. There are so many better albums to look forward to than buying Metallica’s. Instead of buying it I will watch the 24/7 feed of Lamb of God’s studio time. Chris Adler dominating his kit is far more interesting than anything Metallica has done the past 15 years.

By: sean

sean — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:40:21 +0000

WOW. After all the ‘tallica bashing I was shocked to see such an in-depth and honestly unbiased review. This is really nice to see that the ‘tallica hating internet meme hasn’t plagued this site. 1 MS!

By: 36Thoughtless

36Thoughtless — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:33:55 +0000

@enemyofgod72

Wait a second…You actually think “United Abominations” was a good album?

By: John

John — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:33:02 +0000

agree to disagree

By: ripvan

ripvan — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:43:51 +0000

nicely put, vince.
probably the most accurate & honest review, thus far.
I agree 100%.
All nightmare long is definitely the highlight.

can we please stop now?

By: elvin

elvin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:13:28 +0000

Honest review, i completely agree.

By: enemyofgod72

enemyofgod72 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:34:15 +0000

Nice review, fine piece of wriring VN. I have to disagree with one point though. You make the point that maybe Death Magnetic is the best we can expect from Metallica at this stage of their career. I have to say that sounds good but is complete BULLSHIT!

I know some out there will disagree with me of course but a lot of bands that have been around nearly as long and longer have put out some of the best albums they ever have. “Christ Illusion” and “God Hates Us All” are fucking great Slayer albums. “The Blackening” is the best album Machine Head has ever done. “Killing Season” from Death Angel is their best. Megadeth’s “The System Has Failed” and “United Abominations” are great metal albums. Motorhead’s new release “Motorizer” is one of their best. Ministry’s “final Bush trilogy” was the best work of Al Jourgensen’s career. Hell Ozzy’s last album “Black Rain”, at least I thought it was the best anyone had heard from Metal’s Godfather since “Diary Of A Madman” but definitely since “No More Tears”. Cavalera Conspiracy is the best, most brutal music Max & Igor have put out in over 15 years maybe ever! I could go on and on. Metallica could have kept playing metal for the last 15 years. They chose not to and metal will be forever worse off for it. Metallica could have made the choice to support metal. They could have brought fresh new acts on the road with them giving them a chance at a slice of stardom like Ozzy did for them. They chose not to. Metallica turned it’s back on metal and the metal community that gave them the chance to be the mega-stars they have become. They could have used their popularity to bring metal up from the underground. Instead they turned their back and let metal almost get stomped out. Take a look at the Bay Area that gave them birth. The silence of metal is deafening there. Metallica turned their back on metal and now have remorse for their decision and want back in the good graces. I say no. They will never have my support again. The front page of MetalSucks was appropiately re-titled today -METALLICA SUCKS. Only I would add “DONKEY DICK”.

That’s all I have to say about that.(Forest Gump)

By: Johnny Ringo

Johnny Ringo — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:39:42 +0000

i’m impressed…vince and axl have both given the kind of reviews i come to this site to see…not too biased and very honest..

good job guys…fuck the rest of your cronies’ opinions (except dallas) though.