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Megasoum · Nov 13, 2016

The transition at 5:49 in Halo is very jarring... Almost sound like an editing screw up.

Luminaire · Nov 13, 2016

I..did not even realize there was a second disc. I'll check it out in the AM.

The first was pretty good! Definitely makes my night better after the horrific disappointment that is the new In Flames.

Ingram · Nov 13, 2016

strafer said:
I would also like to give credit to Lars who seem to actually give a fuck this time, now how this translates to a live performance is yet to be seen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkg-y8brFqo

Best I've seen the entire band Live in a long time...

FrsDvl · Nov 13, 2016

I'm gonna go back on my previous statement, and yeah the first disc is definitely the better one. Although the album as a whole is pretty much fantastic.

Perfect Cha0s · Nov 13, 2016

Man, what the hell. This album is actually pretty fucking good.

Like.... I never would have thought Metallica could bring it back, but goddamn.

Leon S. Kennedy · Nov 13, 2016

HammerOfThor said:
I hope Metallica's tribute to Lemmy is as cool as Sabaton's tribute to Manowar(using song titles in the song): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQY_KnEBmvo . It's a concept that totally works.

That was a great Manowar tribute. Thanks for that.

Magnetic_North · Nov 13, 2016

Man Dream No More is fucking tight as hell! Love it

YOU TURN TO STOOONNNEE!! So awesome

Also I'll be shocked to see if they can pull off Spit live

zerotol · Nov 13, 2016

The first time I heard Atlas Rise I wasn't that into it, but it's grown on me. The Maiden vibe is pretty cool.

I've only listened to the whole album once so far. Will have to give it a few more listens to fully appreciate it.

Creamium · Nov 13, 2016

Only listened to it once but the released tracks definitely feel different from the rest of the album. With that said, on first listen I'm not finding much to like sadly enough, aside from Dream no More and Spit out the Bone (+ released tracks). But albums always need repeated listens to click for me, so I'll give it more spins.

strafer · Nov 13, 2016

Halo On Fire is my favorite on the album. Those last minutes and James voice...it's just a killer fucking song.

HALO ON FAAAYAAA!!!!

Summer Haze · Nov 13, 2016

strafer said:
Halo On Fire is my favorite on the album. Those last minutes and James voice...it's just a killer fucking song.

HALO ON FAAAYAAA!!!!

The reverb and the grit to his voice reminds me of the 80's stuff. I'm hoping he retains it live but I doubt he will, I imagine it would be too much strain.

Kyleripman · Nov 13, 2016

strafer said:
Halo On Fire is my favorite on the album. Those last minutes and James voice...it's just a killer fucking song.

HALO ON FAAAYAAA!!!!

I've only listened to the first disc so far but yeah, this song rules.

IlGialloMondadori · Nov 13, 2016

Album is the real deal. Dream No More and Halo on Fire are incredible. On to disc 2.

Grayfox341 · Nov 13, 2016

How is Spit Out The Bone so good? God damn. Feel like I'm going back in time listening to that song.

IlGialloMondadori · Nov 13, 2016

I like Death Magnetic. It sounds kind of crummy, but I like it. IMO, it rarely sounds super confident, though.
HW sounds confident, and is far better than DM.

Killer Queen · Nov 13, 2016

Really liking how audible the bass is on this album.

strafer · Nov 13, 2016

IlGialloMondadori said:
I like Death Magnetic. It sounds kind of crummy, but I like it. IMO, it rarely sounds super confident, though.
HW sounds confident, and is far better than DM.

I would really love a remaster of DM with this level of production now. Not that will ever happen but I would love it.

mariachi507 · Nov 13, 2016

Wow at everybody's reactions!

Good production?
Audible basslines?
Great vocals?

I'm suddenly very excited about hearing this.

CassSept · Nov 13, 2016

Spit Out The Bone....

Melkezadek · Nov 13, 2016

I can't believe I'm excited for a Metallica album. It's been a long time.

Xilo · Nov 13, 2016

It sounds like they have dropped using baritone guitars. That is a very good thing. Baritone guitars can be used creatively, but Metallica is not able to use them in any way that is good.

Angelina · Nov 13, 2016

Murder one is certainly a homeage to lemmy / motorhead

One crown/ born to lose
One man/ does not give a damn
One man/ no excuse
Aces wild/ aces high/ all the aces/ aces til you die
White lines fading/ the iron horse rolls on and on and on
Hear your thunder/ still feeding back
Still hear your thunder, the man in black
Born to lose/ living to win
One fist/ hammers through the mist
One first/ steady on
One heart/ Die Hard from the start
One heart/ beats its song
Murder all/ murder one/ gimme murder/ second class to none
Headlights fading/ the iron horse rolls on and on and on
Hear your thunder/ still feeding back
Still hear your thunder/ the man in black
Born to lose/ living to win
Hear your thunder/ still feeding back

Killer Queen · Nov 13, 2016

Xilo said:
It sounds like they have dropped using baritone guitars. That is a very good thing. Baritone guitars can be used creatively, but Metallica is not able to use them in any way that is good.

They only ever used baritone on St.Anger iirc

strafer · Nov 13, 2016

I'm kinda sad that they dropped the riff demos on the Deluxe Version. I really wanted to hear those.

Combichristoffersen · Nov 13, 2016

Angelina said:
Murder one is certainly a homeage to lemmy / motorhead

Lyrically I liked it as a somewhat cheesy tribute to Lem, but musically it was sadly lacking. I had expected it to sound more Motörhead-y rather than a discarded song from the TBA/Load era.

strafer · Nov 13, 2016

Combichristoffersen said:
Lyrically I liked it as a somewhat cheesy tribute to Lem, but musically it was sadly lacking. I had expected it to sound more Motörhead-y rather than a discarded song from the TBA/Load era.

You can't replicate the Motörhead sound. It's unique.

Combichristoffersen · Nov 13, 2016

strafer said:
You can't replicate the Motörhead sound. It's unique.

You can replicate it just fine, these guys did it.

Killer Queen · Nov 13, 2016

strafer said:
I'm kinda sad that they dropped the riff demos on the Deluxe Version. I really wanted to hear those.

Agreed, at least we have Lords 2016 which sounds amazing.

Ristifer · Nov 13, 2016

I want the Riff Origins, but I'm also glad we're getting LoS 2016 and some of those covers. Just having a version of the Ronne Rising Medley is going to be sweet.

Animator · Nov 13, 2016

Wait how are you guys listening to this early?

The Bookerman · Nov 13, 2016

Animator said:
Wait how are you guys listening to this early?

Personally? Found some of the songs on youtube

Combichristoffersen · Nov 13, 2016

Hot damn @ Spit Out the Bone. That must be some of the best drumming from Lars in fuck knows how long. Surprised he didn't keel over and die while playing that.

Animator said:
Wait how are you guys listening to this early?

Napster.

Also, this thread reminded me of that hilarious Jim Breuer story about Lars and the knapsack: https://youtu.be/m3m6RM_PTLg

RangerX · Nov 13, 2016

Animator said:
Wait how are you guys listening to this early?

It leaked, people listened. You already knew that though.

HammerOfThor · Nov 13, 2016

So how are the disc 3 covers and Lords of Summer? The exact same or different? They mentioned they would be updated for "2016 standards" but I dont know what that means.

Lowmelody · Nov 13, 2016

HammerOfThor said:
So how are the disc 3 covers and Lords of Summer? The exact same or different? They mentioned they would be updated for "2016 standards" but I dont know what that means.

I only got to hear that one on a stream that had bad quality but it sounding way different. The lyrics are different, James sounds a lot different. I thought it was pretty interesting to hear James sing it the way he did. I like the song now. I'm also excited to hear what they mean by "2016 standards" when applied to the recent covers because those were seriously good shit. May mean re recorded with the same equipment they used on the new album or remastered to improve and normalize the quality of the original releases, which varied a lot in terms of sound quality.

Skiptastic · Nov 13, 2016

I just saw Spit Out the Bone jump on my YouTube suggestions so I listened.

God damn that was awesome.

Putosaure · Nov 13, 2016

Spit Out The Bone was crazy. I was meh about the first leaks, but this is good. The drums are insane. Vocals are okay too.

RocknRola · Nov 13, 2016

Dream No More + Halo on Fire + Spit out the Bone + Atlas, Rise! for me are all instant classics! Love them!!

The others are more mixed for me; some are good, some are so-so but I can't really (right now) consider any of them outright bad.

Obviously this is all very subjective and everyone has their own opinion on these things (as they should) but I really feel this album is much, much better than St.Anger and Death Magnetic put together. Wouldn't quite put it up there with their first 4 albums though.

All in all, I can't wait to see them live once more and actually hear them play new songs along with the cherished classics!

Creamium · Nov 13, 2016

For me the only memorable track of the second disc so far is Spit Out The Bone. First disc is a lot better than the second overall.

HammerOfThor · Nov 13, 2016

Just finished up disc one. Holy fuck.

Spenny · Nov 13, 2016

strafer said:
I would really love a remaster of DM with this level of production now. Not that will ever happen but I would love it.

Have you ever heard the Guitar Hero III mix of Death Magnetic? It sounds way better without that Rubin mixing.

HammerOfThor · Nov 13, 2016

And to echo the comments of others here, the production is phenomenal. Like, really really good.

Half way through Disc 2, not as exciting as 1 but better than DM.

The perfect Dark · Nov 13, 2016

You have to listen to CD 2 more than once. There are some really good songs on disc 2.

Killer Queen · Nov 13, 2016

The perfect Dark said:
You have to listen to CD 2 more than once. There are some really good songs on disc 2.

Yeah Confusion really is a grower, always loved am I Savage and here comes revenge though. Need to give ManUNkind a few more chances tho

Zalman · Nov 13, 2016

Savage, ManUNkind and Murder One aren't clicking for me. I agree Disc 1 is a lot better. I do like every other song a lot though.

Hydrus · Nov 13, 2016

Incredibly boring album. A lot of it sounded like reload leftovers. Spit out the bone is great though.

Killer Queen · Nov 13, 2016

I feel like if AJFA was released today people would complain.

The perfect Dark · Nov 13, 2016

Killer Queen said:
I feel like if AJFA was released today people would complain.

People always complain. I'm pretty sure there are Metallica fans who hate MOP.

Killer Queen · Nov 13, 2016

The perfect Dark said:
People always complain. I'm pretty sure there are Metallica fans who hate MOP.

Spin mag apparently rated it pretty low. And called Orion and Disposable filler lol

Horseress · Nov 13, 2016

Killer Queen said:
I feel like if AJFA was released today people would complain.

There are Metallica fans who HATES the black album. I mean wtf

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