For all the Metallica fans out there...

[nfo2b]

This is not a joke. Be sure to listen to the samples. Nothing like hearing Wherever I May Roam plucked out on the banjo and mandolin.

 

[Jolly Roger]

Interesting. Metallica is awsome, especially with a whole symphony behind them (S & M concert).

Yeah, that is probably my favorite. It is awesome, wish I could have saw it live.

 

[beau]

It might be as bad as this: http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2681276?htv=12

Okay i didnt listen to "Fade to Blue Grass"....but you have to watch this clip....it is so bad its good!

 

[nfo2b]

It might be as bad as this: http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2681276?htv=12
it is so bad its good!

If by "good" you mean "somebody-please -stab-me-in-the-ears-with-an-ice-pick-good."
beau, I now officially hate you. I couldn't watch past the first 30 seconds. ARGH, MY EARS ARE BLEEDING!







(I don't really hate you, though.)

 

[beau]

haha...you just want to off yourself after hearing that dude sing......and get a Keyboard with all the keys working. haha...everytime i watch it I cant stop laughing....So Bad! Look at dude who walks by about 1:40 seconds into it....has a priceless look on his face

 

[Brett327]

Check out Apocalyptica (limewire etc). They're a string quartet that does a pretty impressive job of covering Metallica.

Brett

 

[nfo2b]

Check out Apocalyptica (limewire etc). They're a string quartet that does a pretty impressive job of covering Metallica.

Brett

Yeah, I've heard them before. They're, um, interesting. But then again, I wasn't a huge fan of Metallica--S&M either. I guess you can say I'm a purist. I've been a fan since Kill 'em All and Cliff Burton. I even own a copy of a rare demo tape with Dave Mustaine on guitar.

But from a purely artistic standpoint, you're right, Apocalyptica does a fantastic job capturing the essence of Metallica on stringed instruments usually reserved for classical scores. Just as Michael Kamen did a pretty superb job of pairing a sypmphony orchestra with a metal band. Artistically, it's well done. Metallically, not so much. Like I said. I'm a purist.

 

[FlyingBeagle]

I have the Apocalyptica CD, they're pretty good. Did they get rid of Jason Newstead? I saw an album with someone else listed as bass the other day and was surprised.

 

[danthaman]

This is not a joke. Be sure to listen to the samples. Nothing like hearing Wherever I May Roam plucked out on the banjo and mandolin.

Have you all heard Pat Boone's lovely rendition of Enter Sandman? It is a must as well to any Metallica fan's collection. (note the sarcasm)

 

[nfo2b]

I have the Apocalyptica CD, they're pretty good. Did they get rid of Jason Newstead? I saw an album with someone else listed as bass the other day and was surprised.

Yes, Jason is gone. They didn't get rid of him, rather he left on his own.
His reason:

"Due to private and personal reasons, and the physical damage that I have done to myself over the years while playing the music that I love, I must step away from the band. This is the most difficult decision of my life, made in the best interest of my family, myself, and the continued growth of Metallica. I extend my love, thanks, and best wishes to my brothers: James, Lars, and Kirk and the rest of the Metallica family, friends, and fans whom have made these years so unforgettable."

 

[doubledeuce]

Check out Apocalyptica (limewire etc). They're a string quartet that does a pretty impressive job of covering Metallica.

Brett

The string quartet that covers Tool is some pretty kickass study music as well.