The Day That Never Comes

[metalchurch]

"The Day That Never Comes"
New single from Metallica's new album 'Death Magnetic'.

I think the intro is so-so, but around the 4:00 mark it starts getting better somewhat. Lars' drumming seems to suffer more and more through the years. I think it's a toss up between his snare sound and his skills as to which one's worse.
Kirk is actually playing leads on this, which is nice to hear again.
I gotta say that this is better than the last effort by Metallica. I'm still not sold yet, I gotta hear more.
Hope they stay with Rick Rubin, cause it seems like a move in the right direction. Bob Rock ruined them. Well i think they ruined themselves, but he led the way.

http://metallica.com/index.asp?item=601119

check it out for yourselves.

[HarleyRo1]

I heard it tonight and thought it was okay...and I agree...better than the last one. BTW...XM Channel 51...30 days of all Metallica. It made the trip home from the beach a whole lot better today!

[metalchurch]

I heard it tonight and thought it was okay...and I agree...better than the last one. BTW...XM Channel 51...30 days of all Metallica. It made the trip home from the beach a whole lot better today!

I remember there was a radio station when I was younger that would play Metallica @ 10pm on Saturday nights.
The program was called "Mandatory Metallica" me and my buddies loved that stuff back then, cause finally 'our music' was being played on the radio....those were the days...

[Asundor]

I ALSO HEARD IT COMING HOME FROM WORK YESTERDAY. I MUST SAY I WAS REALLY HOPING FOR SOMETHING ELSE. IM NOT SOLD ON IT AT ALL. I PRAY TO GOD THE REST OF THE MATERIAL IS BETTER AND HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER. BUT AGREE WITH THE WHOLE DRUMMING THING, SOUNDS LIKE LARS CANT PLAY DRUMS TO SAVE HIS ASS. AND JAMES VOCALS JUST DIDN'T SOUND GOOD AT ALL. I'LL JUST WAIT TO HEAR THE REST OF THE ALBUM.

[Banned]

horrible...just horrible

[songsmith]

I also listened to the Metallica Channel on the way home from OC last week... for awhile. They played way too much post-And Justice stuff, and I grew bored quickly. I mostly switch back and forth between Track 14 Bluegrass and X-Country, which is alt-country and Americana. Both are brilliantly programmed, and neither plays much major-label music. --->JMS

[Baceman Spiff]

Its like THE SONG THAT NEVER COMES... I kept waiting for it to get better, but it never really did. You're right Joe, it improves slightly at the four minute mark. It is good to hear leads from Kirk again. But who wants to sit through an entire song, waiting for it to rock at the end? Ok, maybe Night Ranger fans. (see Sister Christian) But I sure as shit don't. So much for all the hype about them playing the 'Puppets' set on tour, gearing up for the new album. Even Rick Rubin's midas touch couldn't help them. So far, everything Ive heard from this project sounds like Re-Re Bload.

[f.sciarrillo]

That song was ---------- BAD .... I agree, it sounds too much like Re-Load bs ..

[slackin@dabass]

i dunno... kinda put me in mind of fade to black, but i can really see the re-load reference. ugh. lars' snare sounds like a splat. and yea, at the 4 minute mark it does get better. and i think even better still around 5 minutes. wow. 5 minutes. this is the longest song they released since and justice came out. holy shit. maybe by the next album...


one quick edit. ever notice how they really just follow trends? like st. anger came out while s.o.a.d. was pretty popular, now that bands like avenged sevenfold are getting popular, they all of a sudden start playing heavier again? metallica set the trends in the 80's now they just follow them

[Bloodsong]

i can't figure out what the structure is supposed to be; i'm all for unconventional songwriting (i love thrash and death metal) but how do you forget how to write reasonable and linear song? i can deal with the idea they don't want to be as aggresive or heavy as they once were- that's great; no problems here. lyric subjects are different- god bless. at least write a good f'n song i can follow that makes some sense so that the peaks and valleys of the song give you some kind of emotional connection. it sounded like they were making it up as they went....

[f.sciarrillo]

The best part of the song was the end ....

[tornandfrayed]

After listening to this tune 7 or 8 times I think I like the direction. I don't think that the song is "Radio Ready". The sound of the drums baffles me but hey, I'm no RR...

I think that they are going to have a hard time winning people back and I don't know if this is going to do it. I am starting to see why they put St anger out. It lowers the expectations quite a bit.

I just think back and remember seeing them at the Orange County Pavillion around 84/85 and man... what a difference....

But then any band will grow and change or they will stay the same. Each entity has there own preconceptions of what that means. I will have to wait and hear the whole thing a few times before I go one way of the other...

[Killjingle]

I have no expectations. I never cared for Metallica.

Sounds like Rick Rubin was trying to make Metallica sound like System of A Down. I dont like this production at all. Just like Bob Rock wanted to make them sound like Van Halen.

Metallica needs Fleming Rasmussen production. Their success in the underground was their inperfections. The "Black" album with scooped mids would not have sold shit and and u metallicaheads would still be worshipping them. Not every girl likes diamonds; and not every girl likes gold.

Once they sounded big they started writing small. Metallica needs scooped mids, no audible bass guitar, and no melody to return to their heyday for their old school fans.

I will keep my fingers crossed for a new Carcass album.

[metalchurch]

Chad, I agree whole heartedly. I'm afraid that the old school fan's will dismiss Metallica's short comings of the last few albums, and give them one more chance to redeem themselves.
But if they blow it, then I foresee most of them writing Metallica off for good.

If in this album is a return to their roots, it will possibly be the greatest comeback in the metal community. I'm anxious and reluctant at the same time to hear the new one. I haven't bought any of their albums since the Black album, and I didn't even like that one.

[HurricaneBob]

I remember when everyone hated Metallica, because of the speed. It was too new, going fast. I left a top 40 band to join Giornesto. Todd Giornesto's first version was, Ed Pushcar from Greensburg, helluva player, Scarfone on bass and I. Wish i had a setlist from then, did all the fastest heaviest stuff out. Thrash was so small then, only a few even liked it. Having a genre all to yourself like that felt so good, you young guys today having pride in your music reminds me of back then. Metallica led the way back then for us, for the first couple albums anyways. We were billed with some Pitt hairbands back then, walking into a hairband show and playing Thrash....Wow, that felt good.

Thats why i have a soft spot for them i guess. Metallica came from nothing that the mainstream hated and took over, not overnight either. The ones that hated eventually loved them and vice versa. Thrash was my fav genre and i was happy for them but again hated when they sold out. I still have to hear the new stuff. Good for them.

Remember there first fans are my age.

[Killjingle]

I have a ton of respect for your post Bob.

[songsmith]

Not every girl likes diamonds; and not every girl likes gold.

Is that from a song? Because if not, it will be. ---->JMS

[Killjingle]

I am the originator of that phrase to my knowledge. I use it sparingly.

Feel free.

[f.sciarrillo]

I always was part of the megadeth fan base, so metallica was never better than they were in my eyes. Then that one has been beaten to death.

I still say Megadeth is better than metallica will ever be ....

[Plastered Bastards]

I remember when everyone hated Metallica, because of the speed. It was too new, going fast. I left a top 40 band to join Giornesto. Todd Giornesto's first version was, Ed Pushcar from Greensburg, helluva player, Scarfone on bass and I. Wish i had a setlist from then, did all the fastest heaviest stuff out. Thrash was so small then, only a few even liked it. Having a genre all to yourself like that felt so good, you young guys today having pride in your music reminds me of back then. Metallica led the way back then for us, for the first couple albums anyways. We were billed with some Pitt hairbands back then, walking into a hairband show and playing Thrash....Wow, that felt good.

Thats why i have a soft spot for them i guess. Metallica came from nothing that the mainstream hated and took over, not overnight either. The ones that hated eventually loved them and vice versa. Thrash was my fav genre and i was happy for them but again hated when they sold out. I still have to hear the new stuff. Good for them.

Remember there first fans are my age.

This says it all ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I love the first 4 and a half albums (1/2 being Garage Days Revisited)
After all that they lost me completely.
I don't expect them to ever ever ever go back to way they used to be. It's been way to long.
They don't even do the old songs right anymore.
I just go back and listen to the No Life 'Til Leather demo and enjoy it.
Hey but whatever they do they do.

[RFBuck]

I wasn't impressed with this at all. I like the opening riff..it's catchy, but the next riff is very similar to "Don't Fear The Reaper."

It WAS good to hear a real solo again, but the thin gritty rhythm sound isn't calling me back anytime soon.

By the end, the song lost all cohesion and you almost forget how it started out. I know "One" ends like this too, but it's only two modes...slow & clean, then hard and fast...not shift gears three times.

I hope this isn't the best they have to offer, or I'm going to be concerned.

[Mackovyak]

I've been listening to the song over and over trying to really decide how I feel about it. I'm not a die hard Metallica fan, nor am I a hater, so I think I have a real unbiased opinion on it.

1. James vocals don't seem to work real well. He once could scream and growl. Now he squeaks. Unfortunately, nowadays, James' voice would be a better fit for an alt. country band, than for a thrash metal group. Take it for what you will, but it's true. "Mama Said," "Don't ya think this outlaw bit...", those better fit Hetfield's voice now.

2. As far as the actual song, it's pretty good. Overall, it's not what all of the die hard metalheads or thrashers want, but it's musically better than anything that's been released on the radio in the past couple of years. The riffs are all over the place (which I dig), and Hammett is still one of the best solo men of the craft. Period.

3. Everyone picks on Lars. What do you want from the guy? He's all kick and snare. He's always been kick and snare. Just because 'One' made double kick mainstream, everyone had this idea in their head that he was some godlike drummer. He was always OK at best. Recently, he's just been a loud-mouthed asshole that can't put his money where his mouth is, but I don't see where the disappointment is. What really makes the drumming on this song any worse than anything from ...And Justice For All? It's solid, but nothing to write home about. Just as it's been since the early 80s.

4. Rob Trujillio - I'm anxious to hear what this guy can do in the studio. I've seen them live on tour after St. Anger and he was pretty wicked. I want to hear more of him. Finger bass players rock!!!!!!

5. Finally, regarding the production. It seems that Rick didn't want this to end up another St. Anger. I can't question the guy. No matter what you think, this guy is fucking Rick Rubin, and he's practically god in the music industry. I don't think there's one person on any internet messageboard that has the ear to critique him. Blood Sugar Sex MagiK, License to Ill, Run DMC/Aerosmith, LL Cool J, Johnny Cash's American Albums, Reign in Blood, and Audioslave are on his resume. It still pisses me off everytime I hear the studio version of Audioslave's "Doesn't Remind Me" and Cornell cuts the "forget...." in the first chorus short. What I'm getting at is that I think Rick had something in mind when producing this ablum. Death Magnetic is the album that St. Anger should've been. Underproduced and a little shitty sounding? Yes. But with purpose? I think so.

[cucuplex96]

I agree.. that is a little better.. I have hated metallica for the last well since the black album.. but that is a step in the right direction.. its starting to sound like Metallica again.. especially with Kirk playin lead.. thats more like it... but I hope thats not the best song on the album

[JayBird]

The Day That Never Comes...perfect name for the first single...describes it all! It tells the story of Metallica over the past 15 years...the day that never comes is Metallica writing a good ol Metallica song/album. I thought the vocals were horrible, the song was too easy to predict...trying too hard to make the old ten minute Metallica song with long guitar solos and killer drumming...both of which were not in that song.

The last time Metallica had a hit...playing somone else's songs...they are now a better cover band!

[KyleMayket]

i don't know how it happened, but when i played it, literal shit started flowing out of my speakers....amazing...amazingly bad... it sounds like Lars is playing on a Mickey Mouse drum set he bought at Sears (don't get me wrong, when I was five, that thing was BAD ASS!!) and it sounds like Hetfield lost his balllllls--ah. I really can't say anything negative about guitars and bass, they're pretty on par for them at this point in their career.