The Metallica Thread v. Reloaded

[Stadler]

Can we just turn the page on this?

I just got that.   Well played, sir.   I have no remorse for where I have taken this thread.   

[Kotowboy]

DEATH MAGNETIC

[Stadler]

Serious question:  does anyone know what that title actually means?

[Kotowboy]

Serious question:  does anyone know what that title actually means?

Basically - the Death Magnetic artwork is a Big coffin sized magnet in a grave and the dirt above is arranged in a magnetic field.

It's about how Death happens to everyone and it's unavoidable.

But also it's about how some people tend to live hedonistic lifestyles and die early ( being attracted to death )

and how some people seem to live on and on and repel death.

[Adami]

Serious question:  does anyone know what that title actually means?

Basically - the Death Magnetic artwork is a Big coffin sized magnet in a grave and the dirt above is arranged in a magnetic field.

It's about how Death happens to everyone and it's unavoidable.

But also it's about how some people tend to live hedonistic lifestyles and die early ( being attracted to death )

and how some people seem to live on and on and repel death.

And zombie too probably.

[425]

Stadler, I'll reply to your post later today, but if you don't mind, I'm going to post it in a new thread and link back to the respective posts in this one in the OP. I think the discussion we're having is interesting, but it barely relates to Metallica anymore and is probably getting in the way of the Metallica discussion in this thread. Which is actually a more relevant thread than usual because they have an album coming!

[Jaffa]

Serious question:  does anyone know what that title actually means?

Basically - the Death Magnetic artwork is a Big coffin sized magnet in a grave and the dirt above is arranged in a magnetic field.

It's about how Death happens to everyone and it's unavoidable.

But also it's about how some people tend to live hedonistic lifestyles and die early ( being attracted to death )

and how some people seem to live on and on and repel death.

Also, it is a perfect anagram for Can It Megadeth. 

[TheCountOfNYC]

Serious question:  does anyone know what that title actually means?

Basically - the Death Magnetic artwork is a Big coffin sized magnet in a grave and the dirt above is arranged in a magnetic field.

It's about how Death happens to everyone and it's unavoidable.

But also it's about how some people tend to live hedonistic lifestyles and die early ( being attracted to death )

and how some people seem to live on and on and repel death.

Also, it is a perfect anagram for Can It Megadeth.

 

[TAC]

We have a date!

https://bravewords.com/news/metallica-set-october-release-date-for-10th-studio-album

[kipkjustm]

So exciting, it's been a long eight years!

[mikeyd23]

We have a date!

https://bravewords.com/news/metallica-set-october-release-date-for-10th-studio-album

I hope this is true, but apparently the source of all of this is a German tabloid called BILD which has a reputation for not being reliable.

[Onno]

That would be great. I wouldn't exactly describe Bild as a reliable source of information though. That tabloid is properly shit.

[SebastianPratesi]

So exciting, it's been a long eight years!

I'm curious as to why 'Lulu' is almost always completely ignored when it comes to Metallica's discography. Sure, it's sung by Lou Reed. But, Metallica is the band behind it, and they did spend time recording it. So, to me, the band hasn't been that lazy.

(Having said that, it has been 5 years since 'Lulu', so I understand the excitement behind new music)

[Adami]

So exciting, it's been a long eight years!

I'm curious as to why 'Lulu' is almost always completely ignored when it comes to Metallica's discography. Sure, it's sung by Lou Reed. But, Metallica is the band behind it, and they did spend time recording it. So, to me, the band hasn't been that lazy.

(Having said that, it has been 5 years since 'Lulu', so I understand the excitement behind new music)

Because all parties involved have explicitly stated that Lulu is not part of the Metallica discography. Honestly though, there were great moments of music in that album, sadly they didn't last terribly long. But if the new album has the production of Lulu and some fo the same quality riffs/grooves, I'd be happy. If they try to go all thrash again and get a DM style production, then I'm afraid I won't have any interest.

[mikeyd23]

Because all parties involved have explicitly stated that Lulu is not part of the Metallica discography. Honestly though, there were great moments of music in that album, sadly they didn't last terribly long. But if the new album has the production of Lulu and some fo the same quality riffs/grooves, I'd be happy. If they try to go all thrash again and get a DM style production, then I'm afraid I won't have any interest.

I'd agree with all of that.

Also, they have done a lot of other stuff since DM beyond Lulu (BM, Orion, TTN Movie), most fans just want them to put out a new album though.

[TheCountOfNYC]

Because all parties involved have explicitly stated that Lulu is not part of the Metallica discography. Honestly though, there were great moments of music in that album, sadly they didn't last terribly long. But if the new album has the production of Lulu and some fo the same quality riffs/grooves, I'd be happy. If they try to go all thrash again and get a DM style production, then I'm afraid I won't have any interest.

I'd agree with all of that.

Also, they have done a lot of other stuff since DM beyond Lulu (BM, Orion, TTN Movie), most fans just want them to put out a new album though.

I wish they could afford to continue Orion. I had such a great time when I went to the first one in Atlantic City and I only really liked three of the bands there (Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, and Volbeat). I have never had a better weekend than I did at that festival.

[mikeyd23]

I wish they could afford to continue Orion. I had such a great time when I went to the first one in Atlantic City and I only really liked three of the bands there (Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, and Volbeat). I have never had a better weekend than I did at that festival.

Yeah, I heard it was a financial disaster for the band. I agree it sounded like a cool event and I would love to go to one, but I don't see it happening if they can't even break even.

[mikeyd23]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhBHL3v4d3I

So there you go. New single.

EDIT:
New album is called "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" coming out November 18.

[cramx3]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhBHL3v4d3I

So there you go. New single.

EDIT:
New album is called "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" coming out November 18.

 

We're so fucked, shit out of luck 

[mikeyd23]

Looks like a double album?!?

https://metallica.com/store/htsd/10688/hardwired-to-self-destruct-cd

[pogoowner]

The riffs are definitely the same style as Death Magnetic.

[Scorpion]

I feel like Kirk has played that exact solo like three times before.

Other than that (and the lyrics, but that's never been their strong suit), I'm pleasantly surprised. Some great riffs going on, and James still sounds pretty good. The production is also a lot better than DM.

Not sure what I think of the cover, though, and some of the song titles sound quite un-Metallica-esque.

[mikeyd23]

I feel like Kirk has played that exact solo like three times before.

Other than that (and the lyrics, but that's never been their strong suit), I'm pleasantly surprised. Some great riffs going on, and James still sounds pretty good. The production is also a lot better than DM.

Agreed on all counts. I felt like I could guess note for note that Kirk solo while listening to it for the first time. Riffs are definitely DMish, but just sound so much better with what seems like, upon first impression, much better production.

[Adami]

Production is great. Finally. Lars actually he sounds on top of the beat.

Pointless solo....but no wah!

And yea, bad lyrics.

[pogoowner]

I was just blasting it and my ears and head don't hurt, so that's a step up.

[cramx3]

Song's pretty solid, the lyrics are just shit, but whatever, this is some pretty good metal music out of metallica... and yea, production is 

Bet this would be fun live... any chance they play it this weekend?

[twosuitsluke]

I'd really love for Metallica to feel relevant but to me they just don't any more. It's like they've become a parody of themselves or something.

It didn't sound bad but nothing surprised me there at all. It's Metallica so I'll definitely get the album, but for the record, I'm not happy about it 

Not a fan of either the album cover or title either.

Here's hoping (as always) that I'll be pleasantly surprised. I don't want to come off too negative about this though, I'm glad it's actually going to be out this year. Another album in the vein of DM will be fine by me as I enjoyed the majority of the album.

[Luoto]

Not sure what I think of the cover, though, and some of the song titles sound quite un-Metallica-esque.

The cover is probably a some kind of senile statement about the state of music industry, how album art doesn't matter that much anymore etc.

James once again shows the riffing talent, but nothing special otherwise.

[twosuitsluke]

Also, a double album with 6 songs on each disc means we are in for some long songs  that puts a big smile on my face.

[Art]

The song is pretty cool, way better than i expected from them.

[mikeyd23]

Also, a double album with 6 songs on each disc means we are in for some long songs  that puts a big smile on my face.

Their website press release says nearly 80 minutes of music... So why the heck is it on two CDs?! 

[Train of Naught]

Am I the only one who found this new song really boring?

I'll stick with Death Magnetic, still one of my favorite Metallica albums. Maybe Metallica is no longer relevant to me but I'll still check out the album once it comes out. Gotta agree James' vocals are still on point though, he's the man.

[kaos2900]

I'd really love for Metallica to feel relevant but to me they just don't any more. It's like they've become a parody of themselves or something.

It didn't sound bad but nothing surprised me there at all. It's Metallica so I'll definitely get the album, but for the record, I'm not happy about it 

Not a fan of either the album cover or title either.

Here's hoping (as always) that I'll be pleasantly surprised. I don't want to come off too negative about this though, I'm glad it's actually going to be out this year. Another album in the vein of DM will be fine by me as I enjoyed the majority of the album.

Pretty much this for me. I swear I'v heard this song.

[kaos2900]

Also, the swearing seems childish for some reason. Maybe I'm just getting old. 

[MirrorMask]

I hope it's a double album because of few minutes too many over 78-80, and not because of self indulgent boring looooong songs.

Listening right now on YouTube, sound quality is good, and the song itself seems nice, it gives a feel of heard it all before but it's not bad... let's hope for the album!