
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.
1. Hit The Lights
2. The Four Horsemen
3. Motorbreath
4. Jump In The Fire
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth
6. Whiplash
7. Phantom Lord
8. No Remorse
9. Seek And Destroy
10. Metal Militia
Metallica’s debut album, originally released in 1983, is a masterpiece
of thrash metal, and is as good a marker as any for the debut of the
genre. Fusing the rapid-fire attack of bands like Motorhead with a guitar
style reminiscent of such British heavy metal bands as Iron Maiden and
Judas Priest, Metallica essentially created a new kind of metal. Several
of the songs from this 1983 album have since become classics, including
“Seek & Destroy”, “The Four Horsemen”, and “Jump in the Fire”. Essential
for any heavy metal fan.
- Metallica-Blitzkrieg on Wembley Live 1992
- Metallica Death Magnetic
- Metallica-Creeping Death-Jump in the Fire Double EP
- Metallica Ride The Lightning 1984
- Metallica - Live at Rock In Rio Lisbon 2008
- Metallica Load 1996
- Metallica Reload 1997
- Metallica
- Metallica - The Day That Never Comes (2008) Single
- 27.07.08 Metallica Turkey Concert
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