Death Magnetic
by Metallica
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7.9

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  1. Fred
    Oct 2, 2008
    10
    There'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.
  2. MikeG
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Metallica 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.
  3. NikhilM.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Best 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.
  4. UlrikG.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Simply the best album ever!
  5. JohnS.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Great album, boys are back in town with thrash metal !
  6. BhaskarR.
    Sep 17, 2008
    10
    Amazing 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.
  7. RodS.
    Sep 20, 2008
    10
    Eventhough 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!
  8. JuuKaB
    Mar 26, 2009
    10
    Many may say that Metallica lost their touch throughout the last decade or so. In reality, Metallica has always had that fresh enticing feeling to their music that I personally love. Those who complain about the changes Metallica went through are ignorant. The alteration in their style was necessary to their progression as the dominant band in the heavy metal genre. Nobody wants to listen Many may say that Metallica lost their touch throughout the last decade or so. In reality, Metallica has always had that fresh enticing feeling to their music that I personally love. Those who complain about the changes Metallica went through are ignorant. The alteration in their style was necessary to their progression as the dominant band in the heavy metal genre. Nobody wants to listen to a band that always sounds the same! That, however, does not deduct from the fact that I am glad about Metallica's return to their original ear pounding sound. As previously stated, they always manage to seem unfermented. Metallica is usually far ahead of their time. In addition, I find it ridiculous when individuals bring Metallica's member's age onto the table. Musical expression has nothing to do with age. On the contrary, the soul gains experience and expressive ability with age.… Expand
  9. JesseK
    Mar 9, 2009
    10
    This is a fantastic rebirth of Metallica. St. Anger was nothing to be proud of, sure the album has its low spots, but so does any other album. Sure Metallica sold out with Bob Rock, following the huge sucess of the Black Album noone knew he was going to steer Metallica straight into the ground with the double shot of Load and on top that St. Anger. That pretty much explains why he was This is a fantastic rebirth of Metallica. St. Anger was nothing to be proud of, sure the album has its low spots, but so does any other album. Sure Metallica sold out with Bob Rock, following the huge sucess of the Black Album noone knew he was going to steer Metallica straight into the ground with the double shot of Load and on top that St. Anger. That pretty much explains why he was fired now doesn't it? This is the album that most fans will say "should have came after ..And Justice For All." Metallica has regained their unique sound that made them famous in the first place. This is a must own for any Metallica and metal music fan. I do believe James Hetfield says it best "what don't kill ya, make ya more strong" Cheers to the long anticipated album fans have been awaiting for the past 15 years.… Expand
  10. AndreiC
    Oct 10, 2008
    10
    It took them more than 10 years to become metallica again...better later than never.
  11. ScottJ
    Dec 10, 2008
    10
    Best album since ...And Justice For All! Faith has been restored - later Bob Rock; may you harm us no more!
  12. GiòF
    Dec 20, 2008
    10
    10 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.
  13. NileshP.
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    Metallica Rules... !!!
  14. ThomasC
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Metallica 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!!!
  15. NicoD.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Excellent 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.
  16. MikeMoran
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Best In awhile!! I LOVE IT!!!!!
  17. TomC
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Imagine Metallica having made albums for the past 15 years which weren't up to the standard produced from the 80's. What sort of album does Metallica need to get their career back to the point of making groundbreaking music? Well, whatever it is they have certainly done that on Death Magnetic. The album sounds as if it fits perfectly inbetween ...And Justice For All and The Imagine Metallica having made albums for the past 15 years which weren't up to the standard produced from the 80's. What sort of album does Metallica need to get their career back to the point of making groundbreaking music? Well, whatever it is they have certainly done that on Death Magnetic. The album sounds as if it fits perfectly inbetween ...And Justice For All and The Black Album. The album has Slayer-esque riffs aswell as Dream Theater influences. Not a single song on the album can be skipped as they all sound so good the moment you hear the thumping of the heart on "That Was Just Your Life". Overall, a fantastic rendition of 80's Metallica. Metal up your ***. … Expand
  18. Dean
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    I never give an album a 10, but i had to with Death Magnetic, Because this is truly Metallica best album since "The Black Album".
  19. StevenO.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    This album is great!!! Metallica is back and with something to prove. They once again the kings of metal.
  20. MikaK.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    The 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!
  21. KevinD
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    The 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.
  22. IanW.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Easily sits along Master of Puppets and And Justice For All.
  23. DaveT
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    May 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.
  24. MadhuD.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    Metallica baby, who the hell said they are not relevant anymore.
  25. BrianW.
    Sep 15, 2008
    10
    This 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.
  26. Rob
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    St. 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!
  27. BigS.
    Sep 17, 2008
    10
    Album of the year. On par with Justice, Puppets, Lightning. Just absolutely phenomenal. One of the rare occasions when a record exceeds ridiculously high expectations.
  28. BruceT.
    Sep 17, 2008
    10
    This is easily the best album since "Metallica" in '91 - this coming from a fan since Lightning came out in '84. I might go so far as to call it the album that should have followed Justice - in other words, forget all the Bob Rock years, in spite of some really deadly tunes in the last 17 years. As a semi-pro drummer, I can attest that this is one of Lars' finest records This is easily the best album since "Metallica" in '91 - this coming from a fan since Lightning came out in '84. I might go so far as to call it the album that should have followed Justice - in other words, forget all the Bob Rock years, in spite of some really deadly tunes in the last 17 years. As a semi-pro drummer, I can attest that this is one of Lars' finest records since Justice - I got blisters 3 songs in playing along with it. James' riffs are back with a vengeance, and FINALLY they let Kirk cut loose!!! Awesome album. A must-buy for metal fans.… Expand
  29. BozhidarR.
    Sep 22, 2008
    10
    Best 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:)
  30. PatrickS.
    Sep 20, 2008
    10
    Death Magnetic rocks SO hard! Anyone who is bashing it is closed minded and to old to know what good music is anymore.
  31. JamesM.
    Sep 20, 2008
    10
    I 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!
  32. JamesD.
    Sep 27, 2008
    10
    Absolutely amazing, totally makes up for St. Anger. "All Nightmare Long" is the best song, but I love it all. Tallica is back baby.
  33. PavithranCR
    Jan 1, 2009
    10
    Ah ! 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!
  34. RyanG.
    Feb 6, 2009
    10
    Metallica has illustrated with this album the gifts given to a select few honed to a point that transcends music. Drums and bass that retrain your involuntary heartbeat to triple-time, guitar riffs that send ice-cold adrenaline through your body; the things Metallica's brand of music does for which an alternative has yet to be invented . There may be musicians as talented as each of Metallica has illustrated with this album the gifts given to a select few honed to a point that transcends music. Drums and bass that retrain your involuntary heartbeat to triple-time, guitar riffs that send ice-cold adrenaline through your body; the things Metallica's brand of music does for which an alternative has yet to be invented . There may be musicians as talented as each of Metallica's members, but there is no complete band in the same building! Define music: what it is, what it should do, the effect it should have on a person and it's potential to have that effect for years to come, and "Death Magnetic" fits perfectly . The lyrics, presumably derived from the band members' own experiences, encompass basic human emotions and allow the listener to "feel" those emotions and find the lyrics grafted to their own life experiences. If you allow yourself to enjoy the music as it was intended and do not overencumber yourself with what the textbooks demand that you should enjoy, you will realize that you connect with many of the songs, and that Metallica have been writing their own textbook for decades. God-given talent, the bare-grit of the human experience, society, and the last connection human beings have to one another; Passion. They're writing, are you taking notes? … Expand
  35. MaxtonU.
    Nov 20, 2008
    10
    This 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.
  36. JackS.
    Sep 11, 2008
    10
    This 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.
  37. TonyC.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Metallica 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.
  38. ArslanA.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    They can be called legends now n this album realy sounds awesome 20 years gone n still runnin wild great.
  39. JotAr
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    We should be thankful that the masters of metal can still put out an album with this level of ferocity after so many years.
  40. RB
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Excellent 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.
  41. Beethy
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Metallica's best album since the 'Metallica' (black album) Very impressed.
  42. MattR.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Brilliant. A stunning return to form after the disappointing St Anger. This is the best stuff they have done since Justice, it makes you remember just what a great metal band Metallica are. Going to see them at the O2 in London on Monday 15th Sept, and am looking forward to hearing some these tracks live. Metallica have been away for too long and after this album i hope they don't Brilliant. A stunning return to form after the disappointing St Anger. This is the best stuff they have done since Justice, it makes you remember just what a great metal band Metallica are. Going to see them at the O2 in London on Monday 15th Sept, and am looking forward to hearing some these tracks live. Metallica have been away for too long and after this album i hope they don't leave it so long next time!… Expand
  43. DominicC.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    This is amazing. One of Metallica's best for sure!
  44. toddm.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Metallics 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"
  45. RobertK.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    It1s a really good material.The great return after St. Anger! HELL YEAH!
  46. ChrisF.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Good stuff! Makes me forgive St. Anger.
  47. AliM.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Metallica's best work in 17 years!!!!!!!
  48. AlejandroC.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    a remarkable return to form. this album is a shot in the arm for old school Metallica fans who were convinced it could never happen like this again. It has. Thank You Rick Rubin. Thank You Metallica.
  49. MarioD.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Damn good songs.
  50. MyBusiness
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    The best Metallica album for 20 years. Awesome.
  51. MehdiM.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    It fucking rocks the hell out of all metallica hater. It's amazing, fabulous, fantastic. Long Live Metallica !!!
  52. StephenF.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    A punch in the ribs. Thats how it feels to hear the new metallica effort. A true return to form and (finally) another 'proper' metallica album to stand up alongside Puppets Lightning and Justice. ANY fan of heavy metal needs to own this album, just like they do Metallica's Master of Puppets, Machine Head's The Blackening and Megadeth's Rust In Peace. A modern and A punch in the ribs. Thats how it feels to hear the new metallica effort. A true return to form and (finally) another 'proper' metallica album to stand up alongside Puppets Lightning and Justice. ANY fan of heavy metal needs to own this album, just like they do Metallica's Master of Puppets, Machine Head's The Blackening and Megadeth's Rust In Peace. A modern and future classic.… Expand
  53. JohannesP.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Very good album, and there isn't any filler songs!
  54. MikeD.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Incredible album. Start to finish, all quality songs. It has a new style but it rocks! Haven't stopped listening to it since I bought it. Album of the year!
  55. RonL.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Total kick A$$ album, get this disc, it will be the best album easily this year
  56. ShivR.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    A Metallica classic. Features an immense opener, scorching Instrumental and two of the best songs Metallica have ever done; All Nightmare Long and The Judas Kiss.
  57. Kumar
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Metallica come out swinging on this album. While I have been and will always be a Metallica fan, be it Reload or St. Anger, this album should and will make the old school thrasher fans to go rummaging through their wardrobe to find their old Metallica T-shirt so they can wear it again with pride while listening to Death Magnetic on their iPods with a sneer (and a smile) on their faces. Metallica come out swinging on this album. While I have been and will always be a Metallica fan, be it Reload or St. Anger, this album should and will make the old school thrasher fans to go rummaging through their wardrobe to find their old Metallica T-shirt so they can wear it again with pride while listening to Death Magnetic on their iPods with a sneer (and a smile) on their faces. Four thumbs way up!!… Expand
  58. FrankR.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    This is the best album of 2008, and the best album Metallica have produced since "The Black Album".
  59. AlvaroL.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    Metallica is back. A very welcome return to their roots. That Was Just your Life is a killer opening track, solos are everywhere and they're pretty intense, Hammett style. This is definitely recommended to everyone wanting to get into Metallica, or to old fans who were lost during the Load/Reload/St Anger times. Definitely a worthy purchase.
  60. CathalH.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    Their best since "...And Justice For All" by a distance. This is the album Metallica fans have waited for for 20 years and it's bloody great!
  61. AaronL.
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    F*ck the critics!! Metallica have just given the fans exactly what we wanted. They now have 4 great albums: RtL MoP AJFA DM.
  62. NileshP.
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    Metallica Rules... !!!
  63. ShadowkingBax
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    Best album since '91! Well done Metallica!
  64. JuanE
    Oct 19, 2009
    10
    Possibly the Greatest Triumph in Musical History. While Many Disliked St Anger, St Anger Was A Rebirth of Metallica. With Death Magnetic You see the power they still posses. While Many dislike the Wah Wah solos, the solos themslves were made to fuse the song with variety. Death Magnetic Was a Album that seemed to be influenced by middle Eastern Music. Musically Metallica Is the Best Band Possibly the Greatest Triumph in Musical History. While Many Disliked St Anger, St Anger Was A Rebirth of Metallica. With Death Magnetic You see the power they still posses. While Many dislike the Wah Wah solos, the solos themslves were made to fuse the song with variety. Death Magnetic Was a Album that seemed to be influenced by middle Eastern Music. Musically Metallica Is the Best Band in The World That is Still Living. They Always have Variety, Enough Variety to please Metal Heads All Around and the mainstream audience. Overall Death Magnetic is the Start Of A New Chapter In Metal History, The Return of The True Gods Of Metal!… Expand
  65. DavidJ
    Dec 17, 2008
    10
    This disc starts out strong and well....the first seven songs, are....legendary. I did eventually make it to the end of the disc...and that was all good. This masterpiece is supposedly a moment or dedication to hereos fallen, past and present and it works. I read the lyrics, and although I struggled to understand what they really meant, when I saw them applied to the music, I thought they This disc starts out strong and well....the first seven songs, are....legendary. I did eventually make it to the end of the disc...and that was all good. This masterpiece is supposedly a moment or dedication to hereos fallen, past and present and it works. I read the lyrics, and although I struggled to understand what they really meant, when I saw them applied to the music, I thought they were just awesome, and I at least understood what went into the songwriting, and it doesnt look like it was any simple task. It should border on great songwriting and lyricy. In any case, lets move on. I saw metallica 10 feet from the stage at Master of Puppets when they opened for Ozzy in 1986. I remember putting on that album in my room and then waiting for the show...experience of a lifetime..especially knowing that the reason I got so close to the general adm. stage in '86 was that the vast majority of the crowd was there for Ozzy and I had free reign. In any case, I was two years out of high school at that time. Yes, I saw other great shows during that period as well, like Guns open for the Crue twice for Appetite on the Motley Girls' tour (sorry for those of you that saw Whitesnake earlier instead). "Still of the Night!" Anyway, again, this is a revelation in my opinion. Nothing like what I have heard over the many years since I can remember. A real piece of work. Enjoy and definately buy the disc and go see them if you can afford the ridiculous price for tickets. By the way, I have listened to the tracks two or three times, I just got it, so I am still wet behind the ears with the sound, kind of the best time to be enjoying new work, you have had it, but havent experienced it to its fullest, so you keep coming back for more and more....kind of like a hot chick that you recently met, but you are both at this point.....really into it. My point is...get it, and enjoy!… Expand
  66. Chcukc
    Dec 2, 2008
    10
    Very nice. No one out there is push out this type of quallity any more.
  67. Helfonh
    Dec 4, 2008
    10
    I love this album it feels like it came between Justice and the Black album. It's Metallica as they should be but matured. James has grown vocally with his melodies but the music is more chugging guitar metal riffs rather than pop metally hooks that started with the black album and got worse from there. Still someone has to hold Lars down in the studio while his drums are turned down I love this album it feels like it came between Justice and the Black album. It's Metallica as they should be but matured. James has grown vocally with his melodies but the music is more chugging guitar metal riffs rather than pop metally hooks that started with the black album and got worse from there. Still someone has to hold Lars down in the studio while his drums are turned down in the mix. His drumming is perfect though. Hurray for dual guitar harmony solos and hurray for wah filled melodic Kirk solos. Viva Metallica for they are back.… Expand
  68. steves
    Dec 9, 2008
    10
    I too feel the same as most reviewers here - this album rocks! A return to a form not seen in a very long time. I even think this album is better than the "Black Album", as that album is way more commercial than this.
  69. JohnN.
    Sep 11, 2008
    10
    Best Metallica Album in 20 years!
  70. MarcF.
    Sep 11, 2008
    10
    Now 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!!
  71. ChadB.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    The BEST album to hit the shelves in probably 15 years.
  72. AlexandreM.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    F***!!! really nice! beast album since and justice!
  73. ChadG.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    Quite simply the finest all-round effort of their career. Ingredients from every previous album make Death Magnetic the something for everyone cd by this band.
  74. EdK.
    Sep 12, 2008
    10
    What a driving force of an album. Give it a few listens, it grows on you.
  75. JP
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    I love this album, its so bad ass. its fun as hell to play on gh3 too. that one score by pitchfork is fucking it all up. we should all send the author a bunch of hate mail.
  76. GaryK.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    Best comeback since Bruce Dickinson's return to Iron Maiden.
  77. FosterDaddy
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    The boys are BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting for about 17 years for this. Thanks guys i knew u had it in you
  78. AllenL.
    Sep 13, 2008
    10
    I knew they could put out a kick ass rock n roll album,this shit is screaming to be played live, way ta go metallica!!this f*ckin album rocks!
  79. BunnyAnonymous
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best cd I've ever heard. All Nightmare Long is magical.
  80. LeksiB.
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    Awesome Record! Best piece of work in 17 years. Welcome back thrash metal!
  81. RayB.
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    This album is the best release since justice for all days. I love it, I was never a huge fan of the Black Album era but could appreciate it. Suicide redemption is also a great instrumental I really dig the riff. It's heavy and has a great groove to it. Can't wait to see them live in Chicago this year(already got the ticket).
  82. BläP.
    Sep 25, 2008
    10
    This album is really good! Definately the best since the Black Album! Heavy riffs and lightningspeed solos mixed with the nice shimmery clean sound of James' guitar and his great singing. What more could you ask for!
  83. JamesW.
    Nov 15, 2008
    10
    This album is a constant play in my car. From the opening track to the final one, this is a return to the Metallica we grew to love in the 80's with a modern spin on it. This is the album that St. Anger should have been. Best album of 2008!
  84. VenomG.
    Nov 23, 2008
    10
    After reviewing all Metallica history this album was a recall from what Metallica really is.
  85. Rob274
    Aug 18, 2010
    10
    1981-2003. 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!!
  86. phavyarden
    Apr 12, 2011
    10
    Wonderful album.! Maybe one of the best metal albums of the decade. I never thought that Metallica will comeback this good! I hope they come to my country to listen this new master piece alive
  87. Spielberg00
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    2008 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.
  88. coldron1
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    I would consider this the best album i have ever heard and what Metallica have made. they have definitely redeemed themselves on this one. One of the first albums I've heard where i have enjoyed listening to every single song on the album and repeatedly listened to again and again. it's 2011 i bought it in 2008 i still listen now 10/10
  89. Mithaq_Jalali
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    one of the best albums for metallica, the unforgiven III gave the album some nice memories and its nice, 10 great heavy songs, cyanide came out really heavy and great, Thank you Metallica.
  90. ULTRASURMADRID
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    Another Masterpiece of Metallica!!! There is no other band close to them in music. A song from this album is more than groups like GnR, Slayer, Queens of the **** age...
  91. harry939
    May 17, 2014
    10
    For those who think that the "old metallica has gone". shut the f**k up! How can you expect a band to give the same kind of music, year after year, without taking any chances? Death Magnetic is a tight slap to everyone who thinks Metallica has gone to **** As for those so called "die hard" fans, if you listen closely to the songs of this album, you'l be reminded of their old classics, likeFor those who think that the "old metallica has gone". shut the f**k up! How can you expect a band to give the same kind of music, year after year, without taking any chances? Death Magnetic is a tight slap to everyone who thinks Metallica has gone to **** As for those so called "die hard" fans, if you listen closely to the songs of this album, you'l be reminded of their old classics, like Mastyer Of Puppets, Battery and many more. Amazing solos, riffs and some great singing throughout the album makes this one of the best by Metallica, of not "THE BEST".… Expand
  92. ChrisG
    Oct 17, 2008
    9
    This 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.
  93. JeffM.
    Oct 9, 2008
    9
    If this album had come out between Justice... and the Black Album, it would have been hailed as the natural progression, the forth 'conclusion' to the 'holy trinity', aka the 3 Ride/Master/Justice album series - but more accessible. The songs on this disk are catchy as hell, and addictive. If anything, critics unfairly down-rate this album, because it is not cool in If this album had come out between Justice... and the Black Album, it would have been hailed as the natural progression, the forth 'conclusion' to the 'holy trinity', aka the 3 Ride/Master/Justice album series - but more accessible. The songs on this disk are catchy as hell, and addictive. If anything, critics unfairly down-rate this album, because it is not cool in some of the the 'art' circles to give props to Metallica, and many people have still not forgiven them for the Load/St Anger era.… Expand
  94. MartinK.
    Sep 13, 2008
    9
    Not single bad or filler song here, just great all the way through. Two thumbs up for Metallica!!
  95. Ret
    Oct 23, 2008
    9
    Finally, a proper metal album.
  96. GwynneH
    Oct 8, 2008
    9
    no matter what the negative critics say - this album kicks. if it were relabelled with another 'age suitable' band they would certainly approve. remove the 'idea' of what metallica are supposed to be and you have one kick ass album. At its core is killer riffs, great breakdowns and some of the best head busting double bass metal flows that you have ever heard - check no matter what the negative critics say - this album kicks. if it were relabelled with another 'age suitable' band they would certainly approve. remove the 'idea' of what metallica are supposed to be and you have one kick ass album. At its core is killer riffs, great breakdowns and some of the best head busting double bass metal flows that you have ever heard - check broke, beat and scarred and I challenge any critic to not bang that head like their life depended upon it.… Expand
  97. Pete
    Sep 11, 2008
    9
    Overall 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.
  98. AlexM.
    Sep 12, 2008
    9
    Finally 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.
  99. BitBurn
    Sep 12, 2008
    9
    Finally 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.
  100. KristopherC.
    Sep 12, 2008
    9
    Awesome 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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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    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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  2. Pitchfork
    49
    The best ones spit in the face of death; this album instead finds aging men trying to reclaim their youth.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    80
    The musicianship feels thrillingly live throughout, and nimble new bassist Robert Trujillo helps, even though he's mostly heard as a distant, ominous rumble.
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