Metallica - Death Magnetic

Metallica - Death Magnetic
Warner Brothers Records - September 12, 2008
by David Svendsen

Definitely the most anticipated release of 2008, let alone of Metallica's career, Death Magnetic is set to be released worldwide on Sept. 12 th. After dropping bombs Load and Reload, then the disastrous St. Anger (with the "making of" entitled Some King of Monster which showed in sickening detail all the cracks in Metallica's armor), it seemed Metallica's days as metal kings were drawing to a sad end.

They are not dead yet.

While bands like Trivium and more recently Black Tide were jockeying for position to the throne, Metallica has come back to show everyone how it's done. Back -- thank God! -- is the mighty Kirk Hammett, delivering his trademark fiery soloing, complete with his wah. Back is the monster chugging of riffs that take on a life of their own. Back is the epic metal disc that clocks in at almost 80 minutes. It seems as if a sleeping giant has awoken with grand fury.

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