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motorbreath666May 2, 2004
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suvocMay 2, 2007fukin amazin. if u dont like this album u r a wanker
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johnrJun 23, 2003this album kicks mager ass the lyrics the music everything about matallica fucking rocks
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anjananjanJun 20, 2003great buy it
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ChrisMJul 27, 2003This cd kicks ass! I will kick every1s ass if the say ne thing bad to metallica!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah so this cd is awsome buy it NOW!!!!
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MazenSAug 30, 2003I love Metallica, they are AWESOME, this album shows how powerful they are, i only wish they could scream, or shout some more. Whoever got disapointed by Metallica for releasing this album is pretty screwed up.
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Pupu-The-Alien??Aug 4, 2003if u dont like this cd u r gay this was the best cd and only cd ive ever actually listened to the rest were too boring
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AlexAlexSep 20, 2003good i like St. Anger
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DaveCApr 17, 2004
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TomCFeb 14, 2005
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PauloFMay 24, 2005It's a great album i gave it 10/10. Metallica just want it to do something different
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JohnCDec 6, 2006
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KyleCAug 25, 2006This album absolutley fucking rocks! Fingers up to the idiots who have underrated this fantastic album produced from the anger within Metallica. 10/10. After watching Some Kind Of Monster DVD, I came to respect the album even more after seeing what they have been through to produce this album. Metal-Fucking-Allica For Life!
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TiagoS.Jul 20, 2008It´s the best album of Metallica for me. So much anger in the musics and many great songs in this album. Off course there are not much "solos" but there are much energy, power and ANGERRRRR.
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JenniferOct 16, 2003Metallica rocks and this is their best CD yet It can't get any better!
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JackBJun 12, 2003this Album Kicks @ss
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EricGJun 29, 2003This CD is one of the best heavy metal CD's out there. It's got great songs like Amber and St. Anger. Its a keeper for people that have it and if you dont have it you should go out and buy it
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KevinMJul 15, 2003If you dumb fuckers thought this would be like anything else than you are stupid. A band around for over twenty years is going to mature and change. soshut the hell up and go listen to rap you pussies. Dread Effect for ever
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carlypMay 10, 2005love metallica! they absoutly rock! no one can beat them..Seen them live as well! oh yeah baby...rock on
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JaneeMay 11, 2008If you feel what the band felt at the time they made the album, you'll realize: this is not about the great solos of the past, or something like this. this album is about releasing the anger from the pain and kickin' out of the crisis the band got through cause of James etc. each song has a meaning. u just don't realize it! haters suck, METALLICA FAN FOR LIFE!!!
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riskaJun 16, 2003
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ryannpJul 11, 2003metallica roccs! they r so cool and no 1 can say shit about them, cuz i will kicc ur ass, i know i am a grl, but damn, they rocc, they know how to play some real music!!
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SeanMAug 11, 2003
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RobNNov 9, 2004Simply Amazing.
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Mar 22, 2011
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Sep 20, 2013I know that some fans really dislike it, but you can feel their problems and anger from that album. They went through difficult times during recording this album and it feels like that. I simply love it, love that change, love that heaviness and love Lars snare, i usually dont like punk drums, but here its just awesome!
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Mar 27, 2014Yes, it worst Metallica album. But it still rock, maybe snare drum is bad, but i like this album, and like to take drive with this music. So **** good!
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Apr 11, 2014If could put 11, i would have put it, because this album is THE BEST THING IN THE WHOLE WORLD! If we will be able to heal aids, it wouldn't be as good as this album. it's not only the best Metallica's album, it's also THE BEST **** ALBUM IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC!
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Nov 18, 2016This album is great. I'm not joking. It's not only just a "back to heavy" thing, it's also their last album to date where Metallica tried to add new directions into their style. Way better than overcompressed Death Magnetic.
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Mar 10, 2020Great album, definitely better than their Master of Putters and Kill em all
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BasilHJun 14, 2003
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mattJan 2, 2004
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DamienPNov 4, 2003Metallica c tro cool headed
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JoshJan 21, 2004
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NateJun 4, 2004
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Glock_Oct 27, 2005An album close to what Metallica wanted it to be: raw, savage, in-your-face, ugly, and intimate. An artistic masterpiece, by a band who has definitely grown up over the years to release its most disturbing effort ever.
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SpawnJul 31, 2006Super Album have everithing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RicardoSSep 9, 2006It´s a really good album and a strong and "full of anger" comeback to Metallica!
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ClayMar 24, 2007I'll probably get some flack here, but this is my favorite Metallica album.
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OliverJul 5, 2007A dense, raw, no compromise record that traduce a powerfull statement from the band! They have this genius to always push further and to destabilize their fans like only Legends can do...They will certainly loose fans with this album, but they will also have new ones: like it always been since debut album Kill'em all.
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PetriUNov 30, 2003This record is that kind of CD that you just have to listen to it, and you are going to start to like it. I know i did :)
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LeandroBOct 15, 2003Pure , fast and clean , what the f.. else do you want ?
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MatPJun 12, 2003Kevin L says it well. It's not Ride the Lightning and I miss the solos but the album gets my heart going and I'll never miss a chance to see them live because the energy they give out is like no other band out there.
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cmilneJun 18, 2003
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robbiemMar 16, 2005lovely melodious beautiful best metal band ever
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Oct 11, 2010This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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DanP.Feb 11, 2008
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TAshJun 10, 2003It has to grow on you, but if you liked the old Metallica, not sure how you can't like this CD. Much heavier than anything since Justice but not too heavy to run off 'new' fans.
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PhilHJun 17, 2005This album has got some kick ass songs on it, but it isnt as good as Metallica's previous albums
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NickC.Jun 2, 2007Underrated. I didn't dig it on first listens, but after pulling it out a few years later, its good. Not as good as Master of Puppets, but I'd put it on par with Black.
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TomHJun 13, 2003Raw and powerful, the way metal should be.
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markpJun 10, 2003its heavy sounds good BUT WHERE ARE THE SOLOS
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joejSep 6, 2003not too bad, just get rid of that anoying snare and bring back the solos
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timnOct 29, 2004
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DarrenLOct 6, 2005Maybe Metallica 5th best album, but that still makes it a great cd.
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MesaBoogieFeb 4, 2005
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NickBFeb 4, 2005This is a real album, its not watered down or run through a machine. If you want a Backstreet Boys album go by one. If you want something with some balls, buy St. Anger.
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RobertWJun 13, 2003Its more hardcore than the previous CD's Load and Reload. But it doesn't compare to there earlier CD's Master of Puppets, Ride the Lightning, Black Out, Kill Em All, and And Justice For All. Its a different sound then what old school Metallica fans are used too. Therefore I gave this CD an 8 because it only has two recognizable flaws.
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DTJun 23, 2003
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EricHJul 31, 2003it may not be there best album but it is great
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LouDSep 21, 2005Although a much different sound from their previous work, its vicious and powerful, and gets their point across very cleary. They aren't going anywhere.
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MattFFeb 11, 2007
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ColinG.Jul 17, 2008A strong set of songs.
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GaborAMar 16, 2005Very different but as good as classic Metallica. The only thing this album could use is a little more diversity.
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ChristopherSJul 27, 2006Yeah, the production is not 'slick' the way suburban teenagers and mallrats might expect. But this is heavy fucking metal! It's not about the production...it's about channeling anger through a drum beat and a guitar riff, and St. Anger succeeds admirably at that. Their best album since ...and Justitice for all.
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JackP.Nov 24, 2007A very good album with some of Metallica's best songs. But not their best album.
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May 24, 2016This review contains spoilers.
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Jan 6, 2014
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Jan 12, 2016St. Anger by Metallica. A german review.
Schnell. Hart. Direkt. Dreckig. In die Fresse. Genau das was die Fans nach Load/Reload gebraucht haben.
Anspieltipps sind Frantic, St. Anger, Dirty Window und Sweet Amber. Viele Leute mögen dieses Album nicht, obwohl es all das mitbringt worauf lange gewartet wurde. Schade eigentlich, meine Wertung: 8/10 -
Nov 22, 2020St. Anger's raw and powerful energy makes this one of the most unique Metallica works, that may be hard to get into because of the bad production and, specially THAT snare. Anyways, once the songs grow in you, this album may become one of your favourites.
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bryanbSep 6, 2003this album is nothing compared to the early days but kicks loaded albums in the ass. there is know other metallica on the radio today. there sound is unique and there own. noone will ever touch there old shit and never will. they are part of history. kill em all kills anything released today and dont forget the other three.
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ThomasBJan 10, 2004Well this is the worst Metallica's album so far. After ...And justice for all Metallica's started going worse and worse. I don't want to see what will their next album be like. Still in comparacent to other band albums, this one is not so terrible. So I rate this album with 6/7
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RichardLSep 4, 2005Not a classic. But these giants nearly split in the process of making St. Anger. It is probably their most meaningful effort yet.
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TimothyDApr 9, 2004Well, I love Metallica, and this album is definitely better than what most of the other metal bands make. However, the absence of solos is a tragedy. Robert Trujillo on bass is definitely exhillarating
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JosephAMay 12, 2006I like this album, bt i love load and reload. Its seams like they are going in a new direction and i sorta like it but im hoping for more songs like "Die, Die, Die my darling" ; "Aint my Bitch". :)
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JoeApr 4, 2008Probably the best album Korn could have come up with. But since is played by Metallica, it's not what you'd expect.
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TristanSJul 10, 2009
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SteveVJun 13, 2003
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StuartHJun 14, 2003Not exactly my favourite album to date... but I've only had it for a couple of days... there's still alot of time for it to grow on me.
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arkansascrackerJun 24, 2003This is a good solid CD. Poorly produced with some flaws, but a nice return to something more akin to thrash than their last few CDs. I like it alright.
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RudySAug 23, 2003The guitars sounds are well-overdriven,the bass is great (Well done Bob!).But I hate the snare drums' sound.It feels like my ass irritated! Where's the guitar solo? Can't you play it again Kirk?
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jackvMar 16, 2005
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BrianDec 20, 2006Dude, Metallica Rocks, Master Of Puppets isn't on anybodys top 5 list of greatest rock albums of all time, and if it is, its a wank list. As for Black Album, it's meh.
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CrossieADec 29, 20061. Master Of Puppets 2. Ride The Lightning 3. Kill Em All 4. ...And Justice For All 5. St. Anger These 5 albums in this order so much better than anything else they have ever done. 'Black' ok but not for Metallica 'Load' and 'Reload' utter garbage St Anger best album since Justice
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PauloG.Aug 16, 2008Is a good disc, but a just don´t understand why it hasn't one little solo!
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timApr 28, 2004this is a decent album. the lack of lightning guitar solos is a downer though. at first, st anger sounds like crap compaired to metallica's old stuff, and it is, but after a while youll really start to like it. its a good effort but i hope the next one is better
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MetallicaRocksDec 6, 2006
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WilliamT.Nov 10, 2007Definetly not the best album Metallica have released but not bad all the same.
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RyanDJul 18, 2007Certainly not there best album ever, but id definitely pick it in 3rd place, its not smart, progressive or inspiring, its just brutality and anger. I didn't really like the fact that lars sounded like he was pounding crowbars into steal garbage cans, the bass could have been done better too, but on the whole it was a pretty good album.
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Sep 26, 2011
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Dec 2, 2016Uninspired riffs? Repetitive drums? No solos? What happened, Metallica? Perhaps you were in the right place, but in the wrong moment. Even though, some songs like "Frantic", "Some Kind of Monster", "The Unnamed feeling" and the eponymous song make from "St. Anger" an enjoyable work for the ears. Also, it contains the best James Hetfield lead vocals work.
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Jan 19, 2022Great example for the Spirit of the Age!
Slightly too Late to jump on the nu-Metal Hype,Metallica created a Great alternative Metal gem,That shocked every thrash-elitist! -
dougkApr 13, 2005they need to get wasted again
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KellyOOct 11, 2005This album might not be perfect, but it's OK. It deserves an exact rating of 6. I didn't like it at first, but it grows on you. Plus, this might be the heaviest album on metacritic!
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FrédérickLFeb 28, 2005I miss the solo.
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JamesAug 15, 2007Not bad. But not as good as their older stuff.
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Aug 18, 2011St.Anger in My Opinion was a Decent Album it is Not Metallica's Best work but i still think its worth checking out for die hard fans. This Album isnt for Everyone but with songs Like St.Anger, Frantic, and Some Kind of Monster it definatly Delivers and is Overall Something that isnt for everybody
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Mar 27, 2014I liked it. But what keeps bothering me and probably people who have listened to this album too, is how it sounds very distant to its former style. It sounds good, but they're just not Metallica-sounding songs. The sound of the drums really annoyed me, too.
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Mar 13, 2018I'm Very Mixed... this album is... very mixed for me. Of course the snare drums are over used, there was no guitar solos, & James didn't sound like he had that power in his vocals as much as he use too. This album still had potential... the lyrics were good too... but honestly... St. Anger is something that I don't know if I love it.. or hate it, it's polarizing for me.
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Awards & Rankings
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MojoThis is miffed and exemplary metal. [Jul 2003, p.108]
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UncutAgainst all odds, St. Anger constitutes the cutting edge of commercial yet aggressive heavy rock in 2003. [Aug 2003, p.106]
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The production on St. Anger is abysmal.