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Metallica - The Day That Never Comes

MagnusonPark82MagnusonPark82 Posts: 180
edited August 2008 in Other Music
Just heard the new Metallica single, "The Day That Never Comes" on
http://www.metallica.com

*head explodes*

OMG...I was not expecting this! At nearly 8 minutes long, this is a monster. Starts out slow and melodic, ala Welcome Home Sanitarium. Nothing Else Matters, etc.
Then shifts into a thrashy breakdown, reminiscent of Kill em All, Ride the Lightning, followed by some monstrous duel riffing between Kirk and James. Guitar solos are back!!! Kirk shreds fantasically near the end. I need to collect my thoughts and listen to this a few more times.

I think the "Tallica boys are back....
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  • illfatedillfated Posts: 65
    at 4:55 is like...holy crap man...
    MagnusonPark82 wrote:
    Just heard the new Metallica single, "The Day That Never Comes" on
    http://www.metallica.com

    *head explodes*

    OMG...I was not expecting this! This is a monster. Starts out slow and melodic, ala Welcome Home Sanitarium. Nothing Else Matters, etc.
    Then shifts into a thrashy breakdown, reminiscent of Kill em All, Ride the Lightning, followed by some monstrous duel riffing between Kirk and James. Guitar solos are back!!! Kirk shreds fantasically near the end. I need to collect my thoughts and listen to this a few more times.

    I think the "Tallica boys are back....
  • Brain Of EBrain Of E Posts: 499
    damn that sounds good, too bad i'm waiting for the cd to actually come out before i listen to any of the songs (i made a pact with my brother). I have heard the Iron Maiden cover they just did recently and I liked it.
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  • Oz JammerOz Jammer Posts: 9,858
    I was impressed until it got close to the 5 minute mark............and then my mind was blown :eek: If this song is anything to go by then the critics are spot on with their statement that this album is the missing link between "And Justice For All......" and "Black".
    Welcome back Metallica!!!
  • MonsterOfTheMidwayMonsterOfTheMidway Posts: 416
    Wow...that sort of sucked. I'm not disappointed because I had ZERO expectations for the album but I wasn't impressed.

    The first half sound like Nickelback.

    Finally when they kick it in to full gear, the riffs sound dated and tired. Compared to other good metal bands out today..see MASTODON...this just sounds ameturish.

    However, it was good to hear Kirk solo again, but the solo isn't even memorable or has a great hook.

    Also, this was one of the worst drumming performances I've heard Lars do in a long time (his kit still sounds horrible!).
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  • elvistheking44elvistheking44 Posts: 4,461
    Hopefully it was just my computer speakers(worst way to listen to music), but that sounded awful...jesus, just plain awful.
  • DocChicagoDocChicago Posts: 653
    The first 4 minutes sounded like something off the Load or Reload albums. And then it got SO MUCH BETTER. The second half is killer.

    Nice way to introduce the new album to the world. There is much to look forward to. Strong work.
    It is time to admit that we used to rock like hurricanes. It is time to run for the hills and go round and round. It is time for us to shout at the devil. We've got the right to choose it, there ain't no way we'll lose it, and we're not gonna take it anymore.
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  • MagnusonPark82MagnusonPark82 Posts: 180
    I ddn't hear anything reminiscent of St. Anger, which is a very good thing, IMO.
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  • VINNY GOOMBAVINNY GOOMBA Posts: 1,819
    I think it's great. Best thing they've done in a while!
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,240
    i can't wait to check this out at home tonight. can't do it at work.
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  • DocChicagoDocChicago Posts: 653
    MagnusonPark82 wrote:
    I ddn't hear anything reminiscent of St. Anger, which is a very good thing, IMO.
    I will admit to the drums still sounding a bit funny.
    It is time to admit that we used to rock like hurricanes. It is time to run for the hills and go round and round. It is time for us to shout at the devil. We've got the right to choose it, there ain't no way we'll lose it, and we're not gonna take it anymore.
    - C. Klosterman
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    MonsterOfTheMidway wrote:
    Wow...that sort of sucked. I'm not disappointed because I had ZERO expectations for the album but I wasn't impressed.

    The first half sound like Nickelback.

    Finally when they kick it in to full gear, the riffs sound dated and tired. Compared to other good metal bands out today..see MASTODON...this just sounds ameturish.

    However, it was good to hear Kirk solo again, but the solo isn't even memorable or has a great hook.

    Also, this was one of the worst drumming performances I've heard Lars do in a long time (his kit still sounds horrible!).
    Basically my thoughts.

    Of course it's a more enjoyable listen than St Anger but really, it's a generic and lifeless retread of AJFA. Even the "thrash" section, while fast, sounds like James practising in the studio to a metronome.

    The only absolutely positive thing I can say is that the leads are better than those on the Black album because there's no fucking wah on every note.
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  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    Sounds good, much more like old school Metallica.
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  • mole1985mole1985 Posts: 1,119
    Great song. Looking forward to the album.
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  • Thierry HenryThierry Henry Posts: 2,654
    Saw them last night in Dublin.

    Absolutley amazing live band. What a show!!
    It was my 3rd time seeing them.

    The only new song they played was "Cyanide".
    Seems cool but could do with another listen.

    Im liking the new single. Just listened to it.
    Back to there best.

    Anyone know if they'll be releasing different formats of the new album
    (i.e. extra dvd limited edition??)
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  • RockKingRockKing Posts: 431
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    Basically my thoughts.

    Of course it's a more enjoyable listen than St Anger but really, it's a generic and lifeless retread of AJFA. Even the "thrash" section, while fast, sounds like James practising in the studio to a metronome.

    The only absolutely positive thing I can say is that the leads are better than those on the Black album because there's no fucking wah on every note.

    Metallica is definitely in a no-win situation. They try something different, everyone writes them off for doing so. They go back to their roots, which everyone was begging them to do, and people call their sound old and dated. I find this reaction fascinating.
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  • i am a targeti am a target Posts: 808
    can someone get this up on MP3? i'm dying to hear it and can't stream audio at work!!
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    RockKing wrote:
    Metallica is definitely in a no-win situation. They try something different, everyone writes them off for doing so. They go back to their roots, which everyone was begging them to do, and people call their sound old and dated. I find this reaction fascinating.
    I agree, and it is unfair, but that's the inevitable position that a spent band is going to find themselves in. They haven't made a good album for 17 years. They don't owe us anything and we don't owe them anything. Call it quits.
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  • Joe2TheRevengeJoe2TheRevenge Posts: 904
    This song is not good.

    The riffs are boring, the lyrics are boring, the vocals are half-assed, and there are no hooks.

    the solo is the only decent part. and even that isn't all that good.
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  • mole1985mole1985 Posts: 1,119
    Joe2TheRevenge wrote:
    This song is not good.

    The riffs are boring, the lyrics are boring, the vocals are half-assed, and there are no hooks.

    the solo is the only decent part. and even that isn't all that good.

    Hey at least we ain't talking about Chris Cornell for 2 mins eh? :D
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  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    its ok. i think people are just happy its not St. Anger.
  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    I like it. There may be some needless wankery in there but it is loads (pun not intended) better than St. Anger.

    Sounds like some kind of weird cross betwee the Load albums and Justice.

    Happy with it on first listen.
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  • Brisk.Brisk. Posts: 11,567
    really dont like lars' snare but loving the loadesque

    love these epic 8 mins songs, like bleeding me + outlaw torn.
  • Cropduster84Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    Joe2TheRevenge wrote:

    The riffs are boring, the lyrics are boring, the vocals are half-assed, and there are no hooks.

    Maybe they should hire Timbaland, I hear he's always good at producing good catchy songs..... :D


    I dont think its that bad.....I mean after St Anger, having a shit on your own Gran is a step forward.....
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  • Joe2TheRevengeJoe2TheRevenge Posts: 904
    Cropduster84 wrote:
    Maybe they should hire Timbaland, I hear he's always good at producing good catchy songs..... :D


    It wouldn't be too big of a stretch. They did use Rick Rubin for this, the guy who produced more 80s rap records than anyone.
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  • rhcpjam1029rhcpjam1029 Posts: 1,981
    :eek:

    Wow.
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  • Shawn Smith CollectiveShawn Smith Collective Posts: 986
    Joe2TheRevenge wrote:
    It wouldn't be too big of a stretch. They did use Rick Rubin for this, the guy who produced more 80s rap records than anyone.

    Come on now, be fair. Rick Rubin and Timbaland are nothing alike. Also, Rick didn't produce SO many rap records...just a handful of extremely important ones, again separating him from Timbaland.

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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,240
    Joe2TheRevenge wrote:
    It wouldn't be too big of a stretch. They did use Rick Rubin for this, the guy who produced more 80s rap records than anyone.

    um rubin also worked on 3 incredable slayer albums
    reign in blood
    south of heavan
    season in the abyss

    i think he knows something about a good metal album.
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  • EquallyWorthlessEquallyWorthless Posts: 3,993
    intodeep wrote:
    um rubin also worked on 3 incredable slayer albums
    reign in blood
    south of heavan
    season in the abyss

    i think he knows something about a good metal album.

    yep he does, he is an every music kind of guy.
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  • Mike_Muse_RageMike_Muse_Rage Posts: 677
    The second half was awesome.
  • Shawn Smith CollectiveShawn Smith Collective Posts: 986
    intodeep wrote:
    um rubin also worked on 3 incredable slayer albums
    reign in blood
    south of heavan
    season in the abyss

    i think he knows something about a good metal album.


    Yeah I was linking to his discog in my post above, but here it is...note that rap is the minority of his AMAZINGLY DIVERSE discography:


    1985: Radio – LL Cool J
    1986: Licensed to Ill – Beastie Boys
    1986: Raising Hell – Run-DMC
    1986: Reign in Blood – Slayer
    1987: Electric – The Cult
    1987: Yo! Bum Rush the Show - Public Enemy
    1988: Danzig – Danzig
    1988: Tougher Than Leather – Run-DMC
    1988: South of Heaven – Slayer
    1988: Masters of Reality – Masters of Reality
    1989: Dice – Andrew Dice Clay
    1989: Live Fast, Die Fast – Wolfsbane
    1990: Same – Geto Boys
    1990: Trouble – Trouble
    1990: Danzig II: Lucifuge – Danzig
    1990: Seasons in the Abyss – Slayer
    1991: Nobody Said It Was Easy – The Four Horsemen
    1991: Manic Frustration – Trouble
    1991: Decade of Aggression – Slayer
    1991: Blood Sugar Sex Magik – Red Hot Chili Peppers
    1992: Danzig III: How the Gods Kill – Danzig
    1992: King King – Red Devils
    1993: Thrall: Demonsweatlive – Danzig
    1993: Wandering Spirit – Mick Jagger
    1993: 21st Century Jesus – Messiah
    1994: Danzig 4 – Danzig
    1994: American Recordings – Johnny Cash
    1994: Divine Intervention – Slayer
    1994: Wildflowers – Tom Petty
    1995: One Hot Minute – Red Hot Chili Peppers
    1995: Ballbreaker – AC/DC
    1995: God Lives Underwater – God Lives Underwater
    1995: Empty – God Lives Underwater
    1996: Songs and Music from "She's the One" – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
    1996: Unchained – Johnny Cash
    1996: Undisputed Attitude – Slayer
    1996: Don't Call me Barry – Hermann and the Hermits
    1996: Sutras – Donovan
    1998: "Let Me Give the World to You" – The Smashing Pumpkins (an unreleased song)
    1998: VH1 Storytellers – Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson
    1998: Diabolus in Musica – Slayer
    1998: Car Wheels on a Gravel Road – Lucinda Williams (mix only)
    1998: System of a Down – System of a Down
    1998: Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts – Kula Shaker ("Sound of Drums")
    1998: Chef Aid: The South Park Album – South Park
    1999: Northern Star – Melanie C ("Suddenly Monday" and "Ga Ga")
    1999: Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers
    1999: Echo – Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
    1999: Loud Rocks – V/A ("Shame" by System of a Down and Wu-Tang Clan, "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nothing Ta Fuck Wit" Tom Morello, Chad Smith and Wu-Tang Clan)
    1999: The Globe Sessions – Sheryl Crow ("Sweet Child O'Mine")
    2000: American III: Solitary Man – Johnny Cash
    2000: Paloalto – Paloalto
    2000: Renegades – Rage Against the Machine
    2001: Amethyst Rock Star – Saul Williams
    2001: The War of Art – American Head Charge
    2001: Breath of the Heart – Krishna Das
    2001: The Final Studio Recordings – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
    2001: Toxicity – System of a Down
    2002: American IV: The Man Comes Around – Johnny Cash
    2002: By the Way – Red Hot Chili Peppers
    2002: Audioslave – Audioslave
    2002: Steal This Album! – System of a Down
    2003: Results May Vary – Limp Bizkit (with Terry Date and Jordan Schur)
    2003: Unearthed – Johnny Cash
    2003: Door of Faith – Krishna Das
    2003: De-Loused in the Comatorium – The Mars Volta (with Omar Rodriguez-Lopez)
    2003: The Black Album – Jay-Z ("99 Problems")
    2003: Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium – Rage Against the Machine
    2003: Heroes and Villains – Paloalto
    2004: Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) – Slipknot
    2004: Armed Love – The (International) Noise Conspiracy
    2004: Crunk Juice – Lil' Jon and the East Side Boyz ("Stop Fuckin' Wit Me")
    2005: Make Believe – Weezer
    2005: Fijación Oral Vol. 1 – Shakira
    2005: Oral Fixation Vol. 2 – Shakira
    2005: Out of Exile – Audioslave
    2005: Mezmerize – System of a Down
    2005: Hypnotize – System of a Down
    2005: 12 Songs – Neil Diamond
    2006: Stadium Arcadium – Red Hot Chili Peppers
    2006: Taking the Long Way – Dixie Chicks
    2006: American V: A Hundred Highways – Johnny Cash
    2006: FutureSex/LoveSounds – Justin Timberlake ("(Another Song) All Over Again")
    2006: The Saints are Coming – U2 and Green Day (single)
    2006: Window in the Skies – U2 (single)
    2007: American VI – Johnny Cash
    2007: Heroes and Thieves – Vanessa Carlton (with Irv Gotti, 7 Aurelius and Stephan Jenkins)
    2007: Luna Halo – Luna Halo
    2007: Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy – Ours
    2007: "Better Than I've Ever Been" – Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One (single)
    2007: Minutes to Midnight – Linkin Park
    2007: Free Life – Dan Wilson
    2007: Ordo Ad Chao – Mayhem
    2008: The Cross of My Calling – The (International) Noise Conspiracy
    2008: Weezer – Weezer
    2008: Scars on Broadway – Scars on Broadway
    2008: Home Before Dark – Neil Diamond
    2008: Dancing for the Death of an Imaginary Enemy - Ours
    2008: Seeing Things – Jakob Dylan
    2008: Metallica's ninth studio album – Metallica
    2008: Slayer's Tenth Studio Album – Slayer
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