Worst Metallica song ever?

Awesome, best song i've heard from this album yet!

Simply - bōring....

I like the singing in this one. Nice, mid-tempo song, sounds less forced, more natural than the title track.

Written by Oykan Övgü on 31.10.2016 at 23:53

Worst Metallica song ever?

Wouldn't even make the bottom 30.

Hallowed Be Thy Name's riff stolen... Iron Maiden influences on this one

First listen I don't really like it. It may grow on me, it's definitely got a listen Hallowed riffing in there for sure. Underwhelming song.

Not bad, I like the Iron Maiden influence on this one.
The solo is just boring but the song overall was very enjoyable. This album looks promising.

Written by knightlightning on 01.11.2016 at 01:52

Hallowed Be Thy Name's riff stolen... Iron Maiden influences on this one

Which riff (what time in the video)?

The song is quite enjoyable but Lars' drumming is just ruining it for me... Seriously, does these guys listen to what he's doing ? Also Kirk's solo is as bad as always.

Great track, that instrumental bit after the second chorus is great. Definitely NWOBHM inspired but still with the Metallica touch.

Damn it...this is going to be a terrible record.

Dat album cover is epic tho.

Loved everything about the song. the guitar melodies, lyrics, vocals. Excited as hell for the new album!

PS. the usual pattern of metallica haters. lol. one curses the drums, the next says all is good but Kirk sucks, the next says it's nothing compared to Ride the Lightning/Master of Puppets. make up your mind guys

Really nice song, noting fancy but it's quit enjoyable. Kirk's solo isn't something that fits the song, seems more in place on Load or even reload.

Written by Nicko's Nose on 01.11.2016 at 02:33

Written by knightlightning on 01.11.2016 at 01:52

Hallowed Be Thy Name's riff stolen... Iron Maiden influences on this one

Which riff (what time in the video)?

I'm talking about this 1:28, 2:41, 3:03. For me the similarities to the referred song are clear but perhaps "stolen" is a big word to use here. The whole song oozes NWOBHM imo.

Written by The Melting Snow on 01.11.2016 at 10:41

PS. the usual pattern of metallica haters. lol. one curses the drums, the next says all is good but Kirk sucks, the next says it's nothing compared to Ride the Lightning/Master of Puppets. make up your mind guys

Do we have to collectively make up our mind and think the same thing or what are you saying?

Written by Zap on 01.11.2016 at 11:13

Written by The Melting Snow on 01.11.2016 at 10:41

PS. the usual pattern of metallica haters. lol. one curses the drums, the next says all is good but Kirk sucks, the next says it's nothing compared to Ride the Lightning/Master of Puppets. make up your mind guys

Do we have to collectively make up our mind and think the same thing or what are you saying?

It's one thing when you talk about likeness and dislikeness. but to straight out say that Kirk is a shitty guitarist, and Lars cant play drums just shows bias. Both are great musicians and are creating good music.

The instrumentation was good. throughout the song.

Sounds quite good. After the deeply mediocre "Hardwired" and "Moth Into Flame" which wasn't too bad, I didn't know what to think about the new album. But now I'm a bit more optimistic about it.
"Atlas, Rise!" is a grower. Most of Metallica "haters" will dismiss it out of hand after one listen, or half a listen. Fair enough, no one is forcing them to listen. But those who will give the song a few listens might grow to like it, just like I did.

Written by The Melting Snow on 01.11.2016 at 10:41

Loved everything about the song. the guitar melodies, lyrics, vocals. Excited as hell for the new album!

PS. the usual pattern of metallica haters. lol. one curses the drums, the next says all is good but Kirk sucks, the next says it's nothing compared to Ride the Lightning/Master of Puppets. make up your mind guys

I'm not saying Lars can't play drums. He played some of the greatest drum tracks of the 80's, but I feel his drum writing nowadays is just amateurish. The problem is not that he's not playing complicated stuff, the problem is that the drum parts are so uninspired, I mean a (bad) beginner drummer could write stuff like this, just listen to the chorus man. Also Kirk's solo doesn't fit this song at all. I'm not a Metallica hater, and I'm not comparing to the good ol' days of Metallica. I'm allowed to criticize a new Metallica song without being a stereotypical piece of shit, you know. For instance I still quite like the song, and I found Moth into flames great.

Written by Kub on 01.11.2016 at 00:51

I like the singing in this one. Nice, mid-tempo song, sounds less forced, more natural than the title track.

Agree on vocals, Hetfield put a bit of effort on this one and he done it right

Written by Poirot on 01.11.2016 at 13:06

I mean a (bad) beginner drummer could write stuff like this, just listen to the chorus man. Also Kirk's solo doesn't fit this song at all.

so the measure of whether music is good or bad is whether a beginner can play it or not? and you exaggerate, the drums are pretty good, 90% of the bands we listen to and praise have simpler drums than this.

also, what makes a solo "fit"? we've seen guitar solos played with orchestras in the background, with keyboards, without bass, without rhythms, I mean what havent we heard to this day? and some people still debate whether a solo "fits" a song or not. I really dont understand that. The solo was highly consistent with the rhythm section, and it sounded good. that's enough for me.

Written by The Melting Snow on 01.11.2016 at 16:12

Written by Poirot on 01.11.2016 at 13:06

I mean a (bad) beginner drummer could write stuff like this, just listen to the chorus man. Also Kirk's solo doesn't fit this song at all.

so the measure of whether music is good or bad is whether a beginner can play it or not?

Did you immediately forget the previous sentence he wrote or what?

Lars' problem is he doesn't practice enough anymore. AT the moment James is even a better drummer than Lars. Lars used to be an alright drummer, but never was a great drummer, not even on the first couple of albums. But at least he could keep it tight. Nowadays he is all over the place, especially live. And in the studio he just can't keep up with the other three. He is constantly running late.

This song is a whole lot of "meh". Doesn't seem like they're successfully capturing much of the essence of their former glory, which I assume is the intent here. I do appreciate and admire the attempt, though. At least they're not making St. Anger part 2.

Well, inspiration by Master Of Puppets title song is more than obvious, though this song is a bit slower...it concerns singing, drumming and some riffs too. however, while the guitar solo is very weak, the drum works overall is just terrible! the band should hire some decent drummer, Lars ruins all the rest effort

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 01.11.2016 at 18:12

AT the moment James is even a better drummer than Lars.

Maybe they should have another drum battle.

Written by Necronomicon on 01.11.2016 at 17:18

These days it's so cool to hate Metallica. THAT shit is boring.

Well said.

Love it!!! great track, very melodic indeed!
Have you heard? They gonna record videos for every track from the album!

Written by Jaeryd on 01.11.2016 at 18:18

This song is a whole lot of "meh". Doesn't seem like they're successfully capturing much of the essence of their former glory, which I assume is the intent here.

That was the intent on Death Magnetic, not here.