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Generally favorable reviews- based on 715 Ratings
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MarcF.Sep 11, 2008Now they finally are using more Dynamics, Key/Time Changes, different Rythms, tempos, and style that balances of what Music real is at a professional Level 6. Don't get me wrong I love their old Music, but the today is more complete. This is a Masterpiece Album!! The CD should have a Label: WARNING: Songs are highly addicting, please listen at your own risk!!
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Dec 8, 2011Although not the best Metallica album it's at least better than everything else after the black album
Think as if Master of Puppets and And Justice For All... had a baby, this is it. -
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[Anonymous]Sep 11, 2008
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JasonB.Sep 11, 2008Brilliant return to form.
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JohnN.Sep 11, 2008Best Metallica Album in 20 years!
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Aug 18, 20101981-2003. R.I.P Metallica....2008: Metallica has spoken and will live on!! Yes, Metallica fans, Metallica is back! Better than ever! Songs heavier than ever, and more meaning. Only problem is that their songs in this album were depressing. But besides the depressing lyrics, their music has came back!! METALLICA IS BACK!!
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Sep 10, 20112008 marks 25 years since Metallica's very first release, and they're still amazing. Also, this proves that DEATH MAGNETIC is not just a celebration of 25 years since KILL 'EM ALL--it's original, and every song is worth listening to--over and over and over.
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JasonM.Oct 29, 2008
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FredOct 2, 2008There's just nothing to complain. Death Magnetic is a 100%-Metallica album, and everyone who gives it less than 10 points probably forgets that Metallica is Metallica oder just doesn't like the real, original Metallica sound.
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ChrisGOct 17, 2008This is a return to glory for Metallica. If you don't like this album it is probably because you were a fan of the black album pop-metal era of Metallica. This album reminds me of Justice. The music is awesome, but the lyrics and subjects they now right about keep them from receiving a perfect score.
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JeffM.Oct 9, 2008
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MikeGSep 12, 2008Metallica have reinvented the term metal with this stunning new album. After the very poor St Anger, metallica have reinstated themselves as the slaves to metal. Epics such as The Day That Never Comes and the latest in tune to the Unforgiven it's not hard to see why Metallica are the most successful band in Metal.
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NikhilM.Sep 12, 2008Best Metallica album since Justice. Enough said. Haters of the album have no arguments, and just want to hate. This is too good to describe. The main draw back is the drums, but I still give it 10/19.
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UlrikG.Sep 13, 2008Simply the best album ever!
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JohnS.Sep 13, 2008Great album, boys are back in town with thrash metal !
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MartinK.Sep 13, 2008Not single bad or filler song here, just great all the way through. Two thumbs up for Metallica!!
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RishiG.Sep 14, 2008It is Metallica tapping into their hey day for inspiration but it is very good and worth listening to.
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HamesJ.Sep 16, 2008
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BhaskarR.Sep 17, 2008Amazing album. Just what I expected out of Metallica. I actually didn't hate St Anger as much as most people do. They just went too far from their roots trying to be different and sounded very weird. I've got no complaints with this one. Double thumbs up and I hope they can dish out a couple more albums in the next few years.
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RodS.Sep 20, 2008Eventhough critics are unfairly comparing it to their earlier works, Death Magnetic stands on its own as a great album... although the post Black albums were'nt up to expectations, you still have to give the band credit for trying to evolve musically (I'd like to think Death Magnetic is just the first of many albums showcasing that evolution)... Well done!
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JuuKaBMar 26, 2009
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JesseKMar 9, 2009
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AndreiCOct 10, 2008It took them more than 10 years to become metallica again...better later than never.
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ScottJDec 10, 2008Best album since ...And Justice For All! Faith has been restored - later Bob Rock; may you harm us no more!
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GiòFDec 20, 200810 tracks on this album each one is absolutely fantastic. Each song is arranged like ã classical composition. Comparable to ''...and justice for all'' in heaviness and song length. This one is an instant classic.
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RetOct 23, 2008Finally, a proper metal album.
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NileshP.Oct 24, 2008Metallica Rules... !!!
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MusicMavenOct 7, 2008
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GwynneHOct 8, 2008
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SimM.Oct 8, 2008Metallica used to be my favorite band - when I heard this album was going to between MoP and Justice - I was out of mind excited. But unfortunately - I was very disappointed. Poor lyrics and solos for the sake of solos bring the album down. Not a single song would even make it as a filler song on Pre Black Album.
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PeteSep 11, 2008Overall a very solid album, and a return to form. Would seem to be the missing link between ...And Justice for All and the Black Album.
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ThomasCSep 12, 2008Metallica is really back in this album. Every song on the disc kicks ass except Unforgiven 3 which is just good. The best tracks in my opinion are All Nightmare Long, My Apocalypse, and the Judas Kiss. Buy this album ITS F*CKING EPIC!!!
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NicoD.Sep 12, 2008Excellent album, rating an album with a 10 is very unlikely but i am looking at thrash metal in this day and age and this album is seriously the best thing out there right now. Since the 80's no good thrash metal has come out.
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AlexM.Sep 12, 2008Finally a good album of Metallica since And justice for all... There is a lot of epic songs, Cyanide is the one i prefer. My only bad note, the drum is sometimes overplayed. Death Magnetic is and will be the metal album of the year, without doubts.
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BitBurnSep 12, 2008Finally they did it! Metallica back to its roots. Here's an album that will shut up a lot of people, mostly those that thought Metallica were finished. Try this: This is one of their best album.
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MikeMoranSep 12, 2008Best In awhile!! I LOVE IT!!!!!
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TomCSep 12, 2008
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DeanSep 12, 2008I never give an album a 10, but i had to with Death Magnetic, Because this is truly Metallica best album since "The Black Album".
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StevenO.Sep 12, 2008This album is great!!! Metallica is back and with something to prove. They once again the kings of metal.
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KristopherC.Sep 12, 2008Awesome album. Not perfect, but better than any other metal album of recent memory. Gets better with repeated listens, which creates familiarity with the connections between the scattered riffs. It all comes together in the end.
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WadeW.Sep 12, 2008A definite return to form. Bravo.
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LCSep 13, 2008Metallica are back!
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MikaK.Sep 13, 2008The boys are definitely back! This is awesome! Sounds like ..And justice for all mixed with rest of the past albums. This is good enough to compare with the 80's records of Metallica. My favourites are "That was just your life", "Broke, beat & scarred" and "All nightmare long". Can't stop listening this record.. I'm on fire!
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KevinDSep 13, 2008The gods who perfected Heavy Metal after Black Sabbath created it are here to stay. All you haters can go back into your caves for a while.
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TonyM.Sep 13, 2008
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DanielSep 13, 2008
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IanW.Sep 13, 2008Easily sits along Master of Puppets and And Justice For All.
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JohnD.Sep 14, 2008Great Album - love the opener and Cynide, maybe not up the with ...and Justice but I've had 20 years for that to grow on me - I've heard this album once and I felt like I was 20 years old again - this is Metaliica back at their best - Loved it!
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DaveTSep 14, 2008May very well be on par with Puppets and ...AJFA when the dust settles. I am still surprised at the sense of urgency they show here, as if they knew this would be a make-or-break point in their career. Also, Hammett is out of his f**king mind here.
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MadhuD.Sep 14, 2008Metallica baby, who the hell said they are not relevant anymore.
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BrianW.Sep 15, 2008This album is superb, its a return to thrash metal yet it is all new sound I love it 1 thru 10, A little tip for listening pleasure: turn it up to 11.
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JohnH.Sep 15, 2008Put Justice and Black albums in a blender, and you get Death Magnetic. It's actually really good. Best new Metallica I've heard in a long time. P.S. It's NOTHING like that St.Anger crap.
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RobSep 16, 2008St. what? Best album in a good while that I have had the pleasure of listening to. 10 hours and counting! Glad to have 'Tallica back in the swing of things!
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MadM.Sep 17, 2008I feel like i'm living in 1988-1991 again!! A welcome return. To fall in love with their new album most people will have to listen to it twice. For me, the first song That Was Just Your Life blew me away, it was as if they forgot to put it on ..And Justice For All. I listen to it every day and i'm still not sick of it. St Anger Who?
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BigS.Sep 17, 2008Album of the year. On par with Justice, Puppets, Lightning. Just absolutely phenomenal. One of the rare occasions when a record exceeds ridiculously high expectations.
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BruceT.Sep 17, 2008
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BaronS.Sep 18, 2008Call it Kirk's redemption. He sounds like a long caged animal set free! If you happen to be a "real" Metallica fan who finds him or herself not liking this record....than I say you've given up a long time ago. Past disappointments of the Loads and St. Anger have made you unable to forgive and love Metallica again because this record stands strong with their 80's material.
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AndreaRSep 19, 2008Death Magnetic is the best thing to come out from these guys since ...AJFA, and it keeps getting more infectious on each listen. Although there are a few remnants of the Black Album - St Anger era, it's a damn good mix of thrash and hard rock, sprinkled with a nice bit of speed. Awesome stuff. Thanks 'tallica!
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BozhidarR.Sep 22, 2008Best album of the year and definitely their best since and justice for all... Greta riffs, great dynamic, it just grabs you and make you to play over and over again...that`s just All Nightmare Long:)
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GuyHSep 22, 2008
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RudyS.Sep 20, 2008I bought St Anger the day it was released here in South Africa, and gave it away 30 minutes after listening it, that was crud. I'm a fan of Load and Reload, as they have their own hidden gems. Death Magnetic is as everyone says not up there with MoP or Justice...but I think this is the first album Metallica can be proud of in a very long while! Really really really good!
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PatrickS.Sep 20, 2008Death Magnetic rocks SO hard! Anyone who is bashing it is closed minded and to old to know what good music is anymore.
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JamesM.Sep 20, 2008I am a die-hard fan of tallica ,even st.anger couldn't cut my strings from boyz,I listened to this album and i'm gonna say that this is HEAVY Baby. it is a real Masterpiece!
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JasonP.Sep 26, 2008Iv'e been waiting 17 years its about time metallica comes back strong.
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JamesD.Sep 27, 2008Absolutely amazing, totally makes up for St. Anger. "All Nightmare Long" is the best song, but I love it all. Tallica is back baby.
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NickR.Sep 30, 2008
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PavithranCRJan 1, 2009Ah ! Am I really hearing what they say is music? I don't think so... It friggin' elevates me and I might alost believe in levitation...! Yes, one of the finest comebacks of all times a legendary band can ever have.. You have proved it, Metallica ! Right on!
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RyanG.Feb 6, 2009
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ChrisKJul 20, 2009Metallica's new album is sure to please those who were disappointed with St. Anger, as well as all other Metallica fans! Some great songs on here, with classic Metallica style guitar riffs and solos. Some of the songs do feel like they last longer than they should, however.
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CFOct 11, 2008
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ARipperOct 11, 2008Best Album Since AJFA. Sounds Like The Metallica I Grew Up Listening To.
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KeithW.Oct 1, 2008Thank god, they are Rocking again.
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MaxtonU.Nov 20, 2008This album was far better than I ever hoped. A fair amount of the anger and passion of their early albums is here, but it's combined with stunning variety and excellent production. Excellent.
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derekpNov 24, 2008
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SCottDOct 2, 2008
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JackDec 3, 2008A return to their form best, this is Metallica at their thrash metal best. Bringing back the stripped down guitars, snare drums, and throaty lyrics, Metallica is back to kick ass.
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MetalL.Oct 27, 2008
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TimJ.Oct 8, 2008Nice to see Metallica back on form with some music that has not left my cd player since its release. I'm not too keen on 'The end of the line' but that aside I love the rest of it deeply and there are a few songs that I just can't get out of my head. And 'My Apocalypse' is just perfectly, utterly METAAAL!!!
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WilliamSep 11, 2008This is not Metallica's first four albums. Get over it. The best music the band has put out since 1990, in my humble opinion. Very good metal (albeit with a few glaring hiccups) that should put a smile on the face of any old school Metallica fan.
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JackS.Sep 11, 2008This is easily their best effort since AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. Though perhaps not better than any of the 80s albums, it is a combination of everything that the band is now. Better than I ever hoped for and perhaps an indication where the band will go next. The high rating is for the sheer suprise of the quality of this album.
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MattS.Sep 12, 2008As close to a return to form as you will find with a band that has been a band for 25 years.
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TonyC.Sep 12, 2008Metallica back to true form, Death Magnetic reaches out and grabs your throat and then shakes it for a good 80 min metal ride. Great stuff.
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ChrisW.Sep 12, 2008At least it's better than their last album.
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ArslanA.Sep 12, 2008They can be called legends now n this album realy sounds awesome 20 years gone n still runnin wild great.
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JotArSep 12, 2008We should be thankful that the masters of metal can still put out an album with this level of ferocity after so many years.
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RBSep 12, 2008Excellent album. If anyone else had released it, the critics would have praised it as one of the best metal albums of all time. Metallica will never be judged fairly.
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JCL.Sep 12, 2008the best of the old and the newest metallica mixed in one album. Even do some people might have been disappointed by the three previous metallica albums (I never was), this chapter add a new dimension to Death Magetic, great album!
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BeethySep 12, 2008Metallica's best album since the 'Metallica' (black album) Very impressed.
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MattW.Sep 12, 2008
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ArcariS.Sep 12, 2008Welcome back Horsemen!!!!!
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johncSep 12, 2008WOW Metallica is back sounds great cant wait till see them in Boston.
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DylanD.Sep 12, 2008A return to form. This album has everything an Metallica fan could ever want. Those who like post-Black Album will like Unforgiven 3, and those who like pre-Black Album will like everything, especially my personal recommendation, All Nightmare Long. Album did lag sometimes, but you quickly forget it. Metal Performance of the Year, my friends.
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MattR.Sep 12, 2008
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ShaneJSep 12, 2008Best Metallica Album since ..And Justice for All. Ripping guitar's, hard drumming, its definitely not that piece of crap St. Anger. Favourite tracks include All Nightmare Long, Tommorrow never comes and Unforgiven III.
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JeromeV.Sep 12, 2008Best album since and justice for all . The band returned to their roots. Pitcchfork critic is a real bullshit about this album. This the one to get after all this years, fuck off if the men are older now.
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DominicC.Sep 13, 2008This is amazing. One of Metallica's best for sure!
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DanielA.Sep 13, 2008
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toddm.Sep 13, 2008Metallics fans have their band back. From the opening note this record rips. The Unforgiven III was a poor choice but other than that Death Magnetic is the best Album they have done since "Justice"
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RobertK.Sep 13, 2008It1s a really good material.The great return after St. Anger! HELL YEAH!
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Awards & Rankings
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Sometimes the album's mini-epics come off as we've still got it! stunts. But when it's working, the effect is like ceding your senses to a particularly well-engineered roller coaster in the dark.
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The best ones spit in the face of death; this album instead finds aging men trying to reclaim their youth.
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The musicianship feels thrillingly live throughout, and nimble new bassist Robert Trujillo helps, even though he's mostly heard as a distant, ominous rumble.