New Metallica On The Way
Monday, March 10th, 2008
Well, I’m back from illness and Canadian Music Week. I hope you had a good week and managed to brave the snow.
There’s been lots of talk that Metallica have been in the studio, working on the follow-up to 2003’s “St.Anger”. When more people are talking about your therapy sessions rather than your music you know you’ve got a problem, and that’s exactly what happened with Metallica during the early part of the decade. However, there is cause for optimism that the band’s new album will be something of a return to form.
According to Lars Ulrich via NME.com, there’s six weeks left on recording and the new Metallica record should be in stores this September. The man producing is Rick Rubin, the genius who’s worked with everyone from Johnny Cash and Slayer to Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Neil Diamond. Apparently, Rubin suggested to the band that they find inspiration for their new material by referring to classic Metallica tunes like “Ride The Lightning” and “Master of Puppets” for inspiration. Some lofty goals, but with Rubin guiding the way they just might be able to pull it off
While I could barely make my way through “St. Anger”, I did enjoy a lot of both “Load” and “Reload”, especially “Fuel”, which kicks my ass every time I hear it. I’m curious to see what Metallica will come up with for their latest album. How about you?
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