just spouting the mindless crap that is my musical opinion 

k so my four latest purchases (meaning i got them like a month ago) are the following
The Melvins-A Senile Animal
Megadeth-United Abominations
Black Sabbath-Past Lives
Metallica- Metallica (black album)

My first time checking out the Melvins, though i've been interested for a while as many of my favorite artists cite them as an influence. Really ballsy stoner sound with punk and metal sensibilities. Some tracks really impress, but after a few listens the album as a WHOLE doesnt hold my attention. Dont get me wrong i've seen the light-these guys rock and i want more.

I really wasnt expecting much from this album back when it was in the works, as Megadeth is one of those bands that USE to rock. I'm actually pleasantly surprised. I mean its not that memorable, most of the tracks are just the band on autopilot-nothing much to see there. Some things really stand out, like "gears of war". very neat intro and the chorus riff is completely bad ass. The new version of "a tout le monde" wasnt all that great. Christina Scabia's contribution was waaay too downplayed in the song and the mix. Probably Dave's ego is to blame for that. unfortunate since she has a lot to offer...

Sabbath! Man i love these guys and always will. All respect to Ronnie James Dio, but theres just something so special about the Ozzy years. Past Lives is a two cd collection of live recordings with the original Sabbath lineup. Tony's soloing feels much more vibey than on studio recordings and its great to hear him really tear into it,feeding off that live energy. "killing yourself to live" and "snowblind" are epic as ever. favorites like "war pigs" and "paranoid" are of course there as well. The original head banger's brew

Never really got into 'tallica. I know its the black album that catapulted them to the position of music legend but its just not my bag for the most part. I actually really enjoy their earlier stuff-much more raw energy and thrash. The black album just sounds way too refined and streamlined to me, save for some interesting tracks like "of wolf and man", "the unforgiven", and "nothing else matters". Kirk Hammet is a really talented player and a great guy to boot, but his solos on this album are sort of disappointing. Hetfield's rhythm technique might not be as frantic and technical as Mustaine's, but his picking precision is top notch and he out does Mustaine's corny as hell vocals any day.


well thats it in a nutshell really. if anyone would like to share their opinions im game for discussion 

Man I really struggle to listen to Metallica and Megadeth anymore, its sad cause I used to love them but the new Megadeth doesn't interest me in the slightest and Metallica are kinda  a joke now, they have no idea what Metal is about anymore. I'll probally download their newest album but I 100% don't expect a great cd and I used to love Metallica like I would have actually eaten a shit sandwhich to meet them. But.... What I am excited for is the new Cynic album, now that is something to look forward to!

A Senile Animal is a great album, but for somebody who isn't familiar with the melvins it admittedly might not be the easiest to get into.  Notably it has two drummers though, which is really cool to listen to.  I'd suggest Stoner Witch as a good album to start with the Melvins (arguably their most accessible and a very good album) and then to try moving on to something from there

thanks for the advice i'll definitely check that album out. i really like A Senile Animal though. and yeah the dual drummer dynamic is completely bad ass!.

Man I really struggle to listen to Metallica and Megadeth anymore, its sad cause I used to love them but the new Megadeth doesn't interest me in the slightest and Metallica are kinda  a joke now, they have no idea what Metal is about anymore. I'll probally download their newest album but I 100% don't expect a great cd and I used to love Metallica like I would have actually eaten a shit sandwhich to meet them. But.... What I am excited for is the new Cynic album, now that is something to look forward to!

true true. Metallica has certainly seen better creative years. i'm actually very interested in the new album though. i have a feeling they're gonna make something amazing. this is just based on reading interviews and gut feelings though. Megadeth has had apparent flaws from the beginning that still havent really been addressed. The new album is at least worth a listen though, very old school vibe and tone.