Why I hate Metallica

TheBig3 · 06-15-2009, 10:20 PM

Metallica has better musicians in their ranks than most bands.

At this point I'm done arguing. You like Lamb of God. We're not on the same page.

Hesher · 06-15-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

Metallica has better musicians in their ranks than most bands.

At this point I'm done arguing. You like Lamb of God. We're not on the same page.

IMO, that's a laughable assertion. Cliff was by far the most creative member, and Hetfield after that; Kirk's solos, while classic, are not especially groundbreaking, and Lars is probably the least skilled and least creative drummer in metal today (and I play drums and was strongly inspired by him). Coming together, they made some AMAZING albums, but I wouldn't go so far as to say they are particularly good musicians. You name a bunch of drummers or guitar players from the metal scene and more than likely they can play or write more complex/creative riffs than Metallica's members have/could.

We are obviously not (on the same page), so let's not argue - I'm just "expressing my opinion", to euphemise. I think experience in the metal genre is relevant to judging how innovative and skilled Metallica are, which I'm not saying you don't have... But Lamb of God is arguably the biggest metal band out there today, and for good reason. I guarantee that almost anyone in that band can outplay Metallica, and I think from a technical and creative perspective they outdo them as well. I'm not discounting Metallica's early material - it remains some of my favourite music in my entire library - but metal has evolved since, even as Metallica had a hand in leading it's evolution.

nearlyfond · 06-16-2009, 02:53 AM

I too hated Metallica for the whole napster thing. Then last month I went to see them and man! when they played the old stuff... it gave me goosebumps. So I realized it's really all about the music... and nothing else matters.

Swink · 06-16-2009, 03:18 AM

Most of my "hate" towards Metallica comes from their absolutely retarded die-hard fans who still havent realised their band has been taking a turn into ****sville ever since Cliff died.

Oh, and Ride the Lightning was their only good album, I guess thats why I dislike them aswell.

/braces self for Metallicafans rage.

Hesher · 06-16-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Swink

Most of my "hate" towards Metallica comes from their absolutely retarded die-hard fans who still havent realised their band has been taking a turn into ****sville ever since Cliff died.

Oh, and Ride the Lightning was their only good album, I guess thats why I dislike them aswell.

/braces self for Metallicafans rage.

Hey man. We're in the same boat. Let's tag team 'em

Swink · 06-16-2009, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hesher

Hey man. We're in the same boat. Let's tag team 'em

I'll need some backup when all the raging fanboy hordes unleash their wrath in this thread.

Hesher · 06-16-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Swink

I'll need some backup when all the raging fanboy hordes unleash their wrath in this thread.

Actually I don't think those guys know how to type, so I doubt they're on MB

TheBig3 · 06-16-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hesher

IMO, that's a laughable assertion. Cliff was by far the most creative member, and Hetfield after that; Kirk's solos, while classic, are not especially groundbreaking, and Lars is probably the least skilled and least creative drummer in metal today.

We are obviously not (on the same page), so let's not argue - I'm just "expressing my opinion", to euphemise. I think experience in the metal genre is relevant to judging how innovative and skilled Metallica are, which I'm not saying you don't have... But Lamb of God is arguably the biggest metal band out there today, and for good reason. I guarantee that almost anyone in that band can outplay Metallica, and I think from a technical and creative perspective they outdo them as well. I'm not discounting Metallica's early material - it remains some of my favourite music in my entire library - but metal has evolved since, even as Metallica had a hand in leading it's evolution.

You know, I honestly expected you to be a douche about this. Perhaps I misjudged you friend.

I think the distinction to make here is you're arguing Metal, and I'm saying music in general. In my argument, Metallica wins. Given my overall musical influence, I'd be more inclined to the diversified band.

Metallica drew influence for their greatest album from, among other acts, Rush. For them to come that distance says to me their taking in influences and making it their own. Modern Metal bores me because its all the same concept. Only if you immerse yourself in only metal do they start to sound reasonably different. I think thats where I am, and probably the reason we're so far apart musically.

~~CrAbY~~ · 06-16-2009, 08:18 AM

I think this band has had their prime back in the 80s. They need to just fade away. They blow so much ass. It's crazy all I hear on the radio nowadays is Metallica. GOD I HATE THEM.

TheBig3 · 06-16-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CrAbY

I think this band has had their prime back in the 80s. They need to just fade away. They blow so much ass. It's crazy all I hear on the radio nowadays is Metallica. GOD I HATE THEM.

I bet if we took every post in this thread that says basically what Crabby did, we coulg get 5 pages of the exact same thign over and over again.

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nearlyfond Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 1	I too hated Metallica for the whole napster thing. Then last month I went to see them and man! when they played the old stuff... it gave me goosebumps. So I realized it's really all about the music... and nothing else matters.

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Swink Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 38	Most of my "hate" towards Metallica comes from their absolutely retarded die-hard fans who still havent realised their band has been taking a turn into ****sville ever since Cliff died. Oh, and Ride the Lightning was their only good album, I guess thats why I dislike them aswell. /braces self for Metallicafans rage.

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~~CrAbY~~ Account Disabled Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 40	I think this band has had their prime back in the 80s. They need to just fade away. They blow so much ass. It's crazy all I hear on the radio nowadays is Metallica. GOD I HATE THEM.