Metallica thread

[GNRFAN20]

has anyone received their code for the free death magnetic album and free livemetallica download

[w.axl.rose]

i got the free livemetallica download yesterday

[GNRFAN20]

alright if I dont get one of those codes by tomorrow im contacting ticketmaster

[jarmo]

The album is READY NOW but we have to wait till Sept 12th? WHY? if the stores already have it, why not let them sell it?

I guess the record companies try to time the release date right.... You know, to get it to #1 on the charts....

If there's other big albums coming on a certain day, somebody might push their release back or release it earlier.


And then there's promotion. They probably want a few weeks to let everyone know it's coming out.



/jarmo

[polluxlm]

Album leak welcomed by Metallica

The drummer of rock band Metallica has welcomed an internet leak of their new album, ahead of its release next week.

Speaking on San Francisco radio station Live 105, Lars Ulrich said: "If this thing leaks all over the world today or tomorrow, happy days."

"It's 2008 and it's part of how it is these days," the musician added.

Death Magnetic, officially released around the world on 12 September, was posted on the internet after reportedly being sold in a French shop.

Legal action

The band, who were honoured at the Kerrang! awards in London last month, made one of the album's tracks, Cyanide, available for download recently.

They have also announced details of an intimate gig due to take place in London on 14 September.

Ulrich appeared on the US radio station to give a sneak preview of the album.

In 2003, Metallica decided to allow fans to download their music via the internet, three years after taking legal action to prevent digital access to their material.

The band chose to make their entire back catalogue available for download in 2006 - after finally relenting on a refusal to allow their music to be carried by iTunes.

They are due to play London's O2 Arena on 15 September, and will subsequently embark on an extensive North American tour, ending in January.


How ironic.... The band that went after Napster.

It's not ironic. He's just become a hack.

Another phony and gutless attempt to cash in. Please...we knew what kinda guy you were back with Napster. Can smell that oily haired suit offering business advice a mile away.

Put the inc. on and be done with it.

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Kanye West actually though had it right last year. He said "I'd rather debut number 2 against great competition than number 1 against nobody.

[w.axl.rose]

lars confirmed tonight on the radio interview suicide and redemption will not be played live

did he say why?

[Izzy]

Argh, the new single is 'Load' all over again

[metallex78]

Argh, the new single is 'Load' all over again

Are you referring to The Day That Never Comes?

I agree it sounds a bit like Unforgiven 2 in the first half, but it goes completely old school in the second half and sounds nothing like Load.

I've previewed 4 other songs from the album, and I'm waiting to listen to the 5 others when the album is officially released, but I love what I've heard so far.

[GNRFAN20]

lars confirmed tonight on the radio interview suicide and redemption will not be played live

did he say why?

forgot why he said it wont be performed i heard him say that though.

[FunkyMonkey]

METALLICA: Video Footage From 'The World Premiere Of Death Magnetic' Posted Online - Sep. 7, 2008

METALLICA's official web site has been updated with video footage from the September 4, 2008 special "Metallica: The World Premiere Of Death Magnetic" hosted by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl and drummer Taylor Hawkins and broadcast live from METALLICA's headquarters in San Rafael, California. The 60-minute program, which aired on stations across the country, featured James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo giving fans an exclusive look at "Death Magnetic".

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=104245

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Album of the year BY FAR WOW

[w.axl.rose]

sure thing man, it's not that long between sweden and LA, i'm hoppin' on my bike now and will meet ya'll there

well i guess will see you there then 

[metallex78]

Album of the year BY FAR WOW

That's a pretty big call.

I've only heard half the album and I'm holding out to hear the rest in CD quality when the album is officially released, but what I have heard is pretty kickass.

[GNRFAN20]

only 5 more days till death magnetic

[GNR_Green]

Album of the year BY FAR WOW

I don't know about that.  I haven't really heard much in 2008 but I'd be surprised if I didn't hear one or two better metal albums at least.

From what I've heard so far it's decent and the best thing since the black album, but that's not saying much.  I still don't like James' singing style, Kirk's solos (they work with the music but he's so limited) or the guitar tone.

[GNRFAN20]

which will be the final single today for death magnetic, we will find out today

[Izzy]

the drums from AJFA are back - Load meets AJFA - the most evil creation in music....

[CheapJon]

just watched some kind of monster I quite liked it..


yesterday while listenin' to death magnetic i felt like this really sounds so good, will stand the test of time without sounding dated or boring, i hated the single but now i quite like it.. gotta say it's the record of the year.. as of yet, all hope is gone held that title before

[Wheres Izzy]

Album of the year BY FAR WOW

I don't know about that.  I haven't really heard much in 2008 but I'd be surprised if I didn't hear one or two better metal albums at least.

From what I've heard so far it's decent and the best thing since the black album, but that's not saying much.  I still don't like James' singing style, Kirk's solos (they work with the music but he's so limited) or the guitar tone.

Death Magnetic is ok....I've listened to the whole thing a few times now. ALbum of the year is a very strong thing to say and I would have to heartily disagree. For instance the Motorhead album that just came out a couple weeks ago is so much better than Death Magnetic not to mention theres a new ACDC album and Buckcherry album on the way in the next couple months. Pennywise released their best album in years earlier this year as well.