I am not looking for the '80s Metallica. I know they have to evolve, but this Metallica has no roots in the Metallica of the '80s. It may be somewhat fast at times, but it is not heavy. Pantera set a new standard for heavy, which few bands have since been able to match, least of all this new Metallica.
Slayer's latest is great album. No it is not Reign in Blood, but it is still great in its own right. Too bad Metallica couldnt have done something similar.
And the only new band that I can really listen to is Slipnot. Even though they are more than a little strange as people, their music is pretty damn good.
