[QUOTE=MRDuCran]Use tabs then, it's much quicker and easier.[/QUOTE]


I try but its too many numbers. Id rather pick up a song by ear than by tabs, but there are some tricky ones and i have to rely on guitar pro.

[QUOTE=Lionheart1827]Ever try that mid section riff in Frayed Ends of Sanity on AJFA? It's such a pain, I can never get that down.:angry:

If you're unsure what im talking about its at 4:04. The way he kinda catches the gallops while switching strings, its so odd.

So crazy.[/QUOTE]

THat part is really cool.

Another example of switching strings while galloping is one of the Damage Inc. riffs. Great song.

Blackened is awsome. I never bothered with that last bar either though :p

[QUOTE=highwaysalmon]wow, just watched all Some Kind of Monster with Metallica commentary. Quite a bit of neat stuff that they talk about.

BTW. I think James should come out with some sig 7 string explorer or something. Well maybe not an explorer.[/QUOTE]

James has a 7 string ESP F series. Kirk has a KH-2 in 7 string form as well. Both using EMG 707s.

What do you guys think of S&M? I think it's really good, all the songs sound really good and the orchestra makes most of the songs sound a lot better. some are worse in my opinion but they're still great songs.

The only song I think it was better was TTTSNB.
I didn't like the whole Load/Black Album songs in it, probably because many classics were discarded from the set list.

[QUOTE=pep]I try but its too many numbers. Id rather pick up a song by ear than by tabs, but there are some tricky ones and i have to rely on guitar pro.[/QUOTE]

Seriously, tab isn't hard. Just get used to it and it's an amazing tool. I know people say it's bad for your ears but I spent my first 2 years working stuff out and I still work out Children of Bodom keyboard solos but there's no harm in using them.

[QUOTE=clown_phobia]What do you guys think of S&M? I think it's really good, all the songs sound really good and the orchestra makes most of the songs sound a lot better. some are worse in my opinion but they're still great songs.[/QUOTE]

I love that album, although they missed a few necessary songs. I actually did I review for it.

heres a link if you wanna check it: [url]http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=8203[/url]

from what ive heard of it hetfield's vocals get a bit annoying

I don't find them to be annoying in the least, but I suppose some might.

Hetfield's vocals are good on S&M.

Hey whats up all....last night i went to the unholy alliance concert...(thine eyes bleed,children of bodom,mastadon,lamb od god , and SLAYER) was ****ing insane. It was the one in San Jose.....was packed full. The whole place was moshing and i went crowd surfing lol. Slayer was good and all but they dont have to prove anything with their live performances anymore...they pretty much played songs back to back. I liked the other bands live cause they would talk to us and stuff. Slayer had cool light shows and graphics though. Thought i let you all know how cool it was ;/

No news in the Metallica thread, eh?

With the fact that with the entrance of Bob Rock the instrumentals went out the window do you reckon Rick Rubin might, MIGHT, bring a good return to the MetallicA instrumental? I know James has said before that they don't need them 'cos they have words for them now (bleh) but is there some hope? Especially for us bassist since Robby T would almost certainly do the track proud.

A new bass solo along the lines of Jungle Essence on the new album would be awesome.

[QUOTE=E_man]With the fact that with the entrance of Bob Rock the instrumentals went out the window do you reckon Rick Rubin might, MIGHT, bring a good return to the MetallicA instrumental? I know James has said before that they don't need them 'cos they have words for them now (bleh) but is there some hope? Especially for us bassist since Robby T would almost certainly do the track proud.[/QUOTE]
That's the same thing I was hoping for a while ago!

I love Metallica instrumentals.

Considering the current state of James' voice, I wouldn't mind the entire album being instrumental.

wow, i just listened to The Call of Ktulu for the first time in a long time. I never realized how ****** eerie and awesome it is. It sounds so haunting

[QUOTE=Quorthonace]Considering the current state of James' voice, I wouldn't mind the entire album being instrumental.[/QUOTE]

Did you hear his voice during Rock Am Ring 06 last month, when they performed the MoP album in full? It was much better than it was previously, thats for sure.:thumb:

Still pretty bad though.

Not too bad, well thats one of the things Rubin speacializes with, vocals, as well as drums, so yea.

[QUOTE=Flower Dance]A new bass solo along the lines of Jungle Essence on the new album would be awesome.[/QUOTE]
for sure

i think that they arent up for good instrumental songs. Maybe rick can get them back in shape

Oh man I haven't posted here in so long.

[QUOTE]Did you hear his voice during Rock Am Ring 06 last month, when they performed the MoP album in full? It was much better than it was previously, thats for sure.[/QUOTE]

It was incredible. His voice sounds great nowadays. They're back in the studios between Europe and Asia so I hope they're getting plenty done.

[QUOTE]What do you guys think of S&M? I think it's really good, all the songs sound really good and the orchestra makes most of the songs sound a lot better. some are worse in my opinion but they're still great songs.[/QUOTE]

It's absolutely amazing. I agree, for example- NEM, One, Ktulu sound much better. I wouldn't say it makes Puppets sound [I]better[/I], but it I enjoy it much more than any other version of Puppets. Same with Battery.

I just made a guitar pro of Fade to Black live :thumb:

Post it!!

I agree.

^i agree aswelllllll

wow, the last two posts were pointless.

Anyway, have anyone noticed how much Metallica is hated on the metal world in this days? I think this is some kind of trend that everybody follows; because, to be honest I don't see any reasons why they should be hated. Their music doesn't suck, they haven't killed someone, their modern impact doesn't affect metal at all.

Maybe the napster thing could be a reason, but every artist is against illegal downloading.

Sorry for the randomness of my comment.

[QUOTE=heavy metal kid]wow, the last two posts were pointless.

Anyway, have anyone noticed how much Metallica is hated on the metal world in this days? I think this is some kind of trend that everybody follows; because, to be honest I don't see any reasons why they should be hated. Their music doesn't suck, they haven't killed someone, their modern impact doesn't affect metal at all.

Maybe the napster thing could be a reason, but every artist is against illegal downloading.

Sorry for the randomness of my comment.[/QUOTE]

Probably because there's [b]SO[/b] much variety in metal these days that Metallica seem bland and boring. If you look back at the riffs on Kill 'Em All, they're not the most technical riffs, James' voice wasn't the most aggressive but back then, that stuff was kickass. Now there is stuff that's much more aggressive, much heavier, much faster, guys wih growlier voices etc so I guess people don't see that much in them anymore so it's cool to hate them because they can say "well (insert band name) are better because their guitarist can play this many notes per half second.

I really don't get the Larz bashing either, yeah there's a billion drummers better than him but I'd like to see someone from this site try and play Battery or Whiplash properly. I do think the Napster and Some Kind of Monster thing had an effect on people's minds regarding that too.

Many simple bands like Black Sabbath, Dio, Slayer, Sodom and a freaking infinity aren't what I call fresh and cool anymore, but they aren't as bashed as Metallica.

You know, it drives me nuts to hear a kid say "Metallica sucks" without even hearing a song.

Hmm, yeah I don't hear many people bash Sabbath either.

I actually witnessed: "You know, it drives me nuts to hear a kid say "Metallica sucks" without even hearing a song." a few months back in college. I was talking about Metallica for some reason with some mates and this emo with a sideslap just said "Metallica suck". :rolleyes: I don't get it either.

It could be that because Metallica are pretty much one of the biggest metal bands ever, and everyone's just upset about how big they are when they feel they don't deserve it. Who knows.