New Metallica Album?

So what's the verdict then?

Been listening for a while and personally I love it... Of course some people will say that it's not Master of Puppets - but then that's clearly obvious - they're 20 years apart - people should move on... But that's what's so impressive about this record - the fact that a bunch of aging old boys can still create this kind of energy and purpose and intensity and anger in their music after all these years is worthy of respect (especially from me - another aging old boy who likes to rock out and feel angry once in a while).

Some towering riffs, furious vocals and brilliant rock cliche (only better) graphics and I am totally sold. Not sure what effect the masterful Rick Rubin had over the whole thing, or whether this was just an album they would have made with or without him, but either way no one else could have made this record, they're really is only one Metallica.

Some fans have complained it's too loud - that makes me feel much better - it means some fans have lost their edge and aged even more than I have.. Lightweights.

Anyway, fuck it, whatever - its just a great record.

And speaking of classic rock - I'll see you down the front at Jun's gig on Saturday night.

(Incidentally, fact fans, the CD was printed and manufactured right here in Hong Kong.)