Heavy Metal Music
by Newsted
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Mojo
    Sep 25, 2013
    80
    It's chugging, stoner rock riff solace to those bored by the cod therapy of Some Kind Of Monster. [Oct 2013, p.98]
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  2. Kerrang!
    Aug 22, 2013
    80
    It's a visceral, straightforward assault,, and what really shines through is a grasp of songwriting that was once sorely underused and a sense of commitment and passion that was never really in doubt. [27 Jul 2013, p.52]
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  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Aug 21, 2013
    80
    An incendiary cocktail of muscular grooves, designed to delight and thrill the metallic faithful. [Aug 2013, p.88]
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  5. Exclaim
    Aug 14, 2013
    80
    This is no B.S. heavy metal and it makes you feel good, which is way more than many were expecting. And, no, the bass isn't embarrassingly loud in the mix.
  6. The Guardian
    Aug 6, 2013
    80
    From the heads-down assault of Soldierhead to the mutant grandeur of King of the Underdogs, this is a joyous statement of intent, heavy on hooks and propulsive riffing, and manifestly more convincing than anything Newsted's former comrades seem capable of at this point.
  7. Consequence
    Aug 6, 2013
    70
    Newsted’s triumphant return has been one of the most surprising heavy metal success stories of 2013. They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore.
  8. Q Magazine
    Jan 27, 2014
    60
    Well worth exploring. [Oct 2013, p.102]
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  9. AllMusic
    Aug 6, 2013
    50
    The album just offers up a heaping pile of midtempo heaviness that harkens back to Metallica's middle years.
  10. Rock Sound
    Aug 6, 2013
    50
    Not good, not bad, just is.

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Danm95VFF
    Apr 20, 2016
    6
    Heavy Metal Music is a heavy, menacing sounding album which basically does exactly what it says on the tin. Nothing new is really brought toHeavy Metal Music is a heavy, menacing sounding album which basically does exactly what it says on the tin. Nothing new is really brought to the table, but it doesn't seem as though Jason was reaching for anything more, so it succeeds on its own merits.

    Rock Sound's review says the album is "Not good, not bad, just is.", and I kind of tend to agree.    … Full Review »
  2. Upsidebrown
    Oct 10, 2014
    8
    Really enjoyed the album after stumbling across it on Spotify.

    Listened to it until the songs would not leave my head, something that    Really enjoyed the album after stumbling across it on Spotify.

    Listened to it until the songs would not leave my head, something that Metallica haven't managed since way back when.

    Long time dead is the highlight for me. Great song.    … Full Review »
  3. masdecibeles
    Oct 21, 2013
    5
    Yes, it's true, Jason is back and we all love Jason! But if we are perfectly honest this is not a great record. Im not saying that is a badYes, it's true, Jason is back and we all love Jason! But if we are perfectly honest this is not a great record. Im not saying that is a bad one but it left me with nothing too remarkable. Although the band has potential, lets hope better records for the future.… Full Review »
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