Metallica: Death Magnetic

Update:
If you’re looking for any leaks of the recording, get in line and head to Mission: Metallica for the next best thing.

The internet most hated band, Metallica has revealed the titled their yet to be finished albums. “Death Magnetic” is the title the band’s new album, a follow up to the 2003 sonic abortion titled “St. Anger”.

Grab some “Death Magnetic” Wallpaper from Metallica.com.

Metallica became the internet most hated band when the ill-advised Lars Ulrich declared war against Napster and its users back in 2000 Under the guidance of Howard King who also represented Dr. Dre and Red Hot Chili Pepper, Ulrich paved the warpath against Napster and its users. Such move became the catalyst to the birth of anti-Metallica movement, solidify the band’s title as internet most hated band.

Metallica once was the mightiest band in the world with seminal records such as “Kill ‘Em All” and “Master of Puppets”, became the end of many jokes. Camp Chaos enjoyed huge success for parodying the Metallica v. Napster fiasco. Metallica seems to have lost their edge, especially after releasing “Load” and “ReLoad” in 1996 and 1997 respectively. Shortly after Napster fiasco, Metallica lost Jason Newsted who had been with the band since 1987. The end of Metallica seemed to be inevitable.

In 2003, Metallica re-emerge with “St. Anger”, dubbed as one of the worst sounding recording ever, especially with the drums. Metallica still managed to draw phenomenally large crowd on their tour all around the world. Metallica stayed in the public eye for the now infamous documentary “Some Kind Of Monster” in 2004. The documentary showed the turmoils within the band’s life. How could the world’s biggest band be in such situation. They couldn’t even write decent songs. Many diehard fans could only hope that the addition of Robert Trujillo would revive Metallica and once again deliver the music to love.

Here we are five years after “St. Anger”, Metallica announced their ninth studio album titled “Death Magnetic”. The first album written and recorded with Robert Trujillo as a member. This time Metallica tapped Rick Rubin as their producer. Yet, once again, Metallica couldn’t stay away from controversy even when the band themselves didn’t do anything. In June 2008, Metallica was accused of bullying some bloggers to take down reviews of their unfinished songs. Upon the news, the internet once again crowned Metallica as their most hated band. Shortly after, the band revealed that they were shocked by this allegation, and found out that the band’s own management, Q-Prime was acting without their consent. As usual, the damage is done. This somehow proves that it is easy to start controversy on the internet. Metallica is yet still the internet most hated band.

Despite of all the negativity, no one would be able to deny the legacy of Metallica. The year 2008 marks the 25 year anniversary to “Kill ‘Em All”, Metallica’s official debut album. This means Metallica is eligible for “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” starting this year. Unfortunately, they are yet to be nominated to receive the honor.

“Death Magnetic” is tentatively scheduled for release in September 2008. Would Metallica be able to regain the respect they once had? I guess for those who care have to wait until September. So far, the reviews have been good for Metallica. The way it goes right now, we all be treated to a great album from a legendary band named Metallica.

29 Replies to “Metallica: Death Magnetic”

  1. This blog proves that not only did you enjoy stealing music, but it proves that sentence structure and spelling don’t really matter to you.

    Nice one. You’d expect your comment to be deleted, but it’s still here. Yes I kan’t speel Metlikka.

    I enjoy stealing music? Do you have any proof to support that statement?

    If you turn out to be Lars Ulrich, I hope Dave Grohls get to redo the drums.

  2. who ever wrote this is a faggot, and knows nothin about music or metallica.. go eat a dick..

  3. They are not the most hated band, they are a world class act.

    I admit St. Anger sucked… but that’s because their producer was a douche who made them change their sound.

    So far the reviews show Metallica is heading back to their roots. We can hope that this is the case.

    Should I even explain the satire with the use of “the internet most hated band?”

    I am impatiently waiting for the new record, just like million of others.

  4. Lol, the album tittle has just been revealed today and there is already some idiot saying senseless things
    Most hated band on internet? Anti-Metallica movement? What are you talking about? There is still million of people out there downloading their music who dont even know what Napster is and love them, who cares if they sued Napster? They still are the best thrash metal band ever, people who download music and claim to be fans are faggots, true fans buy CD´s to support their band, do you think they care about them?
    You can say whatever you want about St.Anger, but it still was a sucess
    ¨Metallica seems to have lost their edge, especially after releasing “Load” and “ReLoad”¨ You dont know anything about music, do you? Every musician try something new sometimes, you get bored if you play the same music style your entire life, I can tell it coz im a guitar player, and I enjoy Metal, Blues, Jazz, Rock N Roll, Classic Music, even Electronic music (I dont care if it doesnt even have guitars on it, I like hearing it), Metallica experimented with Load an Reload, Megadeth experimented with Risk, Slayer experimented a lot with albums like ¨Diabolus in musica¨ and ¨Undisputed Attitude¨, Anthrax experimented with… almost every album they made, every thrash metal band have, it´s not ¨loosing you edge¨ it´s (like I said a thousands times) ¨experimenting¨, but obviously, since you dont know a thing about music you cant understand that
    Looking at the words you used, you obviously are a Metallica hater, anyway, greatest bands in the world always got three our four jackass like you trying to turn them down
    Anyway, who cares about this little blog and your opinion? You just apparear in google because there isnt any serious reviews of the new album tittle yet
    Regards

    Satire and sarcasms only goes so far. If you think that I’m a “Metallica-Hater” then you couldn’t be more wrong. Go to Digg and Reddit, and you see what kind of comments people put. The fact is that, I still am a huge Metallica Fan, and I can’t wait to get my hands on “Death Magnetic”. It has been 5 years since “St. Anger”, and September will be an exciting time.

  5. I hated Load; hated Reload even more; and I hated St. Anger more than both of those put together. I also hated the way the band went after Napster’s users. However, the most hated band on the Internet? Really? More hated than Creed? Come on. They are just the most knee-jerk-reaction band on the Internet (as this “article” proves). From what I have heard of this album, it is better than the last 3 and maybe even better than the black album. I am giving them a fair chance. Plus, they still put on one of the best live shows around.

    Apparently I need to work on my sarcasm and satire for using “the most hated band on the internet.”

  6. Hahahaha, this guy Ignacio Carzoglio definitely knows his shit about Metallica. Finally someone to step up and throw the shit back in their face. THANK YOU

    -Mario S.

  7. any of you motherfuckers don’t you ever spell the name metallica. load was agreat album, st anger was a statement of what they were through at the time and the next album… I DONT CARE IF IT IS GOOD I WANT IT TO BE METALLICA … UNDERSTOOD?

  8. Just because of Napster? Oh come on, people can still download free Metallica music without Napster.

  9. ok! first of all, let me just say fuck you, fuck off, eat shit, and suck my cock. this “article” or whatever is bullcrap, you write about ALL the NEGATIVE you have seen or heard about Metallica. Why don’t you write about the good things, i mean, the new songs or something?
    after what i’ve heard on missionmetallica.com i think you’re gonna cum in your pants, dickweed. and wtf is Anti-Metallica? and Metallica-Haters? thats the most retarded fucking i’ve ever read. *laughs* Metallica rules, Metallica owns, Metallica kicks your ass!
    i bet you couldn’t stand i front of 50,000 people and sing “nothing else matters”, and you’re propably asking i could. right? well, we just have to wait and see, since i am a screamer/singer in a band. but fuck that… But my point is, that this article sucked, and that you should be “The most hated person on the internet!” for writing something BAD about Metallica! The End, motherfuckers.

  10. internet’s most hated band? who ever wrote this article is the most ignorant fuck in the world.

  11. I know that in america everyone is rich and is able to buy the original album. But just because someone hasn’t got the money to buy the cd, and downloads the music doesen’t mean that he/she isn’t a fan. Yes I downloaded their music, nad yes I would like to have the original cds but I haven’t got the money. So this means I’m not a fan? This is bollocks. Fans support their bands by going to their concerts. That’s the main thing.

  12. Hope it turns out to be good.
    Like all Metallica recordos 😛

    Kisses From Laura

  13. Lets just all be happy a new album is coming out. Metallica will always be numero uno, when it comes to thrash metal, hell, they put it on the map. Can’t wait for the new Metallica album, this article is just to get post’s and to stir things up. Everyone has made good points except the article in hand and thats all that matters is the fans that never die!

  14. You don’t really come across as very satirical or sarcastic, mate. Whether you intended it or not, you come across as a very small minded basher.

    @killthatguywhokilledmyfriendsmominacasinowheremyhobounclelives. – June 15, 2008 – Calm. The. Fuck. Down. The guy stated his opinion, don’t get so upset about it. You sound like a fuckin emo whiner, who screams in some band that rips off Trivium and Avenged Sevenfold. Whether you are or not, I don’t know, but you sound like a retard. Happy? Get over the fact that someone doesn’t like your favourite band.

  15. yeah, maybe i do sound a like fuckin emo, man. and you know what? that doesn’t mean shit, i wrote my opinion, thats it. if YOU’re gonna be so “upset” about it, why don’t you go buy a MCR cd, and shut the fuck up 🙂

  16. yeah right, people can download metallica song without napster..so why some people hate metallica??
    I think the’re doin’ the best for these years..
    come on,
    I love metallica since I 6 years old.. now im 21 years old..
    metallica is have a special place in my heart…
    I would love anything about metallica…
    i cant believe some people hate metallica because napster!
    their album it sould more than 100millon …
    the best metal band in the worl!

  17. Metallica is a hard metal band that should recieve respect for their copyrighted material. who gives a fuck about Napster?!?!?! I surely don’t. The only thing that matters and that should matter is the MUSIC, not some stupid program to hate the band for. Wake up and smell the MUSIC people! Open your ears and listen to the best metal band ever!

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