I don’t care anyway, I have the albums from these bands that I like (mostly from the 1980s) but I like Opeth, Bloodbath, Epica, Origin, TYR, Primordial, ABSU, To-Mera, Enslaved, Melechesh, Madder Mortem and others because they build upon and expand the metal style without trying to “sell-out” to a bunch of dirtbags that would not have listened to them previously. At least Exodus, Kreator, Queensryche, Destruction, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Judas Priest, Motorhead and even Megadeth are still going strong (even with a forgettable release here and there-everyone gets a couple of duds in thier discography).

p.s.
Tom Araya > 99% of metal vocalists

You’re a good sport! And please don’t take too much of what I say as serious.

While we may differ in opinion about Death Magnetic, the “pandering handjob” analogy is the funniest shit ever said about Metallica. well put.

I didn’t buy the album so I can’t comment on the sound of it.

and for the record, maybe I’m alone in this one but….

Death Magnetic >>>>> Christ Illusion

I still play frequently DM in my car and in my stereo. One of my favorite albums of 2008.

Metallica on the other hand was the greatest lay you ever had, but then she developed an attitude and basically refused to do the most basic of things to please you. It was all about her at that point and how dare you attempt to ask me to go back to what I was good at. Eventually, you got so bored that you went out and found yourself dozens of mistresses over time to get that nut you once received so readily from her when you were first together. Now, you could give a rat’s ass about her so she’s trying oh so hard to regain her glory stroking days. Of course, you’re fed up and bored and have moved on mentally to bigger, better, and fresher handjobs so what’s the point? Maybe just one last facial for ol’ times sake, but hell, even that’s not worth it because she keeps babbling on about art and returning to her roots and how it’s great to be sober and how her last blowjob was “stock.” So, you think maybe a grudge throat fuck will make you feel better. Alas, it’s pointless. She’s withered, old, and obviously going through the motions. After so many years of getting your hopes up, but not your dick, this last hurrah just comes across as fake and puerile. It’s sad really, because you would have loved it for her to keep giving you the old reliable year in and year out, with a few minor adjustments and tricks to keep it interesting, instead of this saggy, sad sack of blah.

Here’s looking forward to another consistent, reliable, effective handjob next year AKA the next Slayer album.