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Generally favorable reviews- based on 715 Ratings
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TimP.Sep 28, 2008
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BerndK.Sep 28, 2008A very good album after a very bad st.anger album metallica is back.
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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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CoryM.Sep 26, 2008I enjoyed this album very much. A welcome change back to the old thrash days, with very heavy riffs and great solos. This is what should have been after the Black Album, in my opinion.
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JasonP.Sep 26, 2008Iv'e been waiting 17 years its about time metallica comes back strong.
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MickT.Sep 25, 2008It's alright. Better than Load and so forth. Another band destroyed by overexposure. Metallica eponymous was their swan song. What happened to the winding mystery. To much straight ahead, not enough story. I by chance listened to #9, the suicide instrumental and I hoped the rest would be better. It wasn't. Dumbed down Metallica.
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BläP.Sep 25, 2008This 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!
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DavidM.Sep 23, 2008Best album from Metallica since the Black Album, however not near Masters of Puppets or even Ride the Lightning.
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AshleyM.Sep 22, 2008
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GuyHSep 22, 2008
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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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HumlanN.Sep 21, 2008Good ol'e Metallica, after spending years in the mist.
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WilliamTSep 20, 2008While it's not perfect, Metallica make a strong comeback with this complex multi-layered album reminiscent of ...And Justice for All and the Black Album with it's strong sound and groove. At all rates, it's much better than St. Anger.
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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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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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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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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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DanM.Sep 19, 2008Their stongest album in years! But, if only they cared about quality control and caught the obvious song issues prior to mastering the CD they would do better. How many albums are they going to sell once people find out they are buying a very poor sound quality CD in 2008!
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tennisstallionSep 19, 2008Metallica back to what they do best. Critics are unfairly weighing their history against them, because this album is a solid 9 out of 10. Not perfect by any stretch, but a hell of a metal album! Screw the Napster-loving Lars-haters! Metallica is still the best!!!!
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jimmyw.Sep 19, 2008
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DaveL.Sep 19, 2008
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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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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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ShadowkingBaxSep 18, 2008Best album since '91! Well done Metallica!
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mokab.Sep 18, 2008Painfully dull and poorly produced, A great improvement on St. Anger, true. But being honest, a recording of them taking a dump would be mildly more interesting than the past one.
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MarcoMendozaSep 18, 2008Great album, 'Tallica is back. Good sound, lyrics, guitars, bass, drums. I don't give a 10 because some "Load" is in there. Tanks
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TOmD.Sep 18, 2008Please give up the Name Metallica, belongs to young more aggressive Bands.
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BigDSep 18, 2008I don't have much to say just that since cliff died metallica have never been the same, never will be and never can be. He made the band, made so many of the riffs and since dieing they've lost it. O well least the first 4 albums are good. R.I.P Cliff.
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NileshP.Sep 18, 2008Metallica Rules... !!!
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NeilSSep 18, 2008
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FastE.Sep 17, 2008
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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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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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KennyG(shut-up!)Sep 17, 2008
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craigs.Sep 17, 2008
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YitbosGSep 17, 2008
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DustinM.Sep 17, 2008It's fast, it's complex, it's beautiful,, it's Metallica!
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BruceT.Sep 17, 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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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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RayB.Sep 16, 2008This 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).
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AaronL.Sep 16, 2008F*ck the critics!! Metallica have just given the fans exactly what we wanted. They now have 4 great albums: RtL MoP AJFA DM.
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SkylerR.Sep 16, 2008It was definitely better than St.Anger it could have been a hell of a lot better. I don't think they are using Lars to his full potential. All in all its a decent album not great but it didn't suck
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SebastienF.Sep 16, 2008Best album since the Black Album. Metallica's back baby !
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LeksiB.Sep 16, 2008Awesome Record! Best piece of work in 17 years. Welcome back thrash metal!
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HamesJ.Sep 16, 2008
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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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UrielM.Sep 15, 2008Amazing! the first time a heard it was like having 15 years again, the sound is incredible, 2008 trash metal!! Only one thing, maybe Unforgiven 3, not being a bad song at all, is out of place in this disc!
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DanSep 15, 2008The fact that Pitchfork gave it a 4.9 out of 10 is all you need to know. As an old school fan still smarting from Load (and Black to a lesser extent), I didn't want to like this album. But I have to say, it's pretty fucking awesome!! METAL UP YOUR ASS!!!
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RuudS.Sep 15, 2008
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JohnF.Sep 15, 2008Much better than i expected it. The opening track, "That was just your life" opens the album in the best possible way.
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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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SimonG.Sep 15, 2008
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SimonN.Sep 15, 2008Best album by any artist since The Black Album in 91, without a doubt.
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AlvaroL.Sep 14, 2008Metallica 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.
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PauloG.Sep 14, 2008Great album, the best one since black album and AJFA, and actually I consider this album gives the lost continuity of the old albums (82 -91). I hope they get on track not only in this album, but to see a re - beginning of this band after this great jewel they gave to all our old fans.
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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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EliecerN.Sep 14, 2008The music is excellent, but the production leaves a lot to be desired. Metallica did their homework, but not Rick Rubin. That´s why this album is not a 10.
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kalissSep 14, 2008
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EvanK.Sep 14, 2008I just don't get Metallica. I gave this album a listen, and it was just terrible. Then I listened again -- worse yet. I need to scrub my ear lobes after that trash.
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BunnyAnonymousSep 14, 2008This is one of the best cd I've ever heard. All Nightmare Long is magical.
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BrianF.Sep 14, 2008The album does not disappoint me in any way. Great riffs and solos. The only thing lacking is the drums.
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CathalH.Sep 14, 2008Their 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!
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AaronKSep 14, 2008
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MadhuD.Sep 14, 2008Metallica baby, who the hell said they are not relevant anymore.
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FrankR.Sep 14, 2008This is the best album of 2008, and the best album Metallica have produced since "The Black Album".
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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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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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AllenL.Sep 13, 2008I 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!
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RogerStreetSep 13, 2008I can't believe they are trying to be 16 year olds. Just because everyone likes Metallica does not mean you have to agree. Come on, They are suppose to be in recovery and Aerosmith were advanced. Go talk to your sponsor. Violence and Death in this time is bullshit. Reject it.
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AshP.Sep 13, 2008Sounds like a remake of load till you get to all nightmare long,then you feel like your back to the master of puppets days but only for a brief second,get out of the studio go back to the garage drink some piss and go back to where it all started,and we might have some hope of getting the seek and destroy days back.
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AlejandroC.Sep 13, 2008a 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.
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FosterDaddySep 13, 2008The boys are BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting for about 17 years for this. Thanks guys i knew u had it in you
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AliM.Sep 13, 2008Metallica's best work in 17 years!!!!!!!
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ChrisF.Sep 13, 2008Good stuff! Makes me forgive St. Anger.
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GaryK.Sep 13, 2008Best comeback since Bruce Dickinson's return to Iron Maiden.
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JamesF.Sep 13, 2008Their best album in 20 years i have no regrets buying it
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CG.Sep 13, 2008
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RobertK.Sep 13, 2008It1s a really good material.The great return after St. Anger! HELL YEAH!
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DanielA.Sep 13, 2008
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JPSep 13, 2008I 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.
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LCSep 13, 2008Metallica are back!
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AndyO.Sep 13, 2008Metallica's best album since 'Justice'. A long overdue and much welcomed return to form.
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DominicC.Sep 13, 2008This is amazing. One of Metallica's best for sure!
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MarkM.Sep 13, 2008Thank you Rick Rubin for freeing Kirk Hammett--his solos have been sorely missed.
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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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UlrikG.Sep 13, 2008Simply the best album ever!
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KumarSep 13, 2008
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TomSep 13, 2008Some people are saying it almost has a St.Anger feeling, while it might, it's a lot more completed Metallica sound than their more recent albums. The whole album meshes really well from one song to another, I'd say this is a hit.
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ShivR.Sep 13, 2008A 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.
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RonL.Sep 13, 2008Total kick A$$ album, get this disc, it will be the best album easily this year
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MikeD.Sep 13, 2008Incredible 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!
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SeanC.Sep 13, 2008Music good, but the whole thing is distorted to hell. It has no power and no dynamics and sounds like your speakers have blown up. One of the worst sounding discs I've ever heard. Very low quality product from such an important band.
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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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IanW.Sep 13, 2008Easily sits along Master of Puppets and And Justice For All.
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DanielSep 13, 2008
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JohannesP.Sep 13, 2008Very good album, and there isn't any filler songs!
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JohnS.Sep 13, 2008Great album, boys are back in town with thrash metal !
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StephenF.Sep 13, 2008
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TonyM.Sep 13, 2008
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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.