So... I just downloaded the newest single from Metallica, "My Apocolypse" from their new album "Death Magnetic."
I must say that I am officially excited for the new record. The song is definitely what the band needed to silence all the naysayers who said Metallica were washed up and old news. I am hoping this song sets the pace for the whole record.
The guitars are what stood out the most to me on this track, and hearing them motivated me to write this post. Blistering solos and speed and high energy are the first things that come to mind upon hearing this new track. Upon hearing it for the first time I thought, "this is simply awesome." Kirk Hammet's solos remind of the good ol' days of "Master of Puppets" which is probably the best Metallica record of all time, in my opinion. They are fast, full of fury and quite memorable. Kirk has impressed me. James Hetfield's guitars are probably the fastest I've ever heard on a Metallica record, and remind me just how talented he is and why I was inspired to learn guitar. I can't emphasize how brilliant this track is. You gotta download it NOW from iTunes- it's completely worth it. Metallica definitely deliver on this track.
I can't wait for the new record. Damn.
