Sunday, December 6, 2009
Round 3- Megadeth
In the most recent stage of Megadeth and Metallica’s careers, Megadeth has done something never thought possible… surpassing Metallica. Now I’m not talking record sales or total fan base just simply the quality of the music produced within a set amount of time. Now over these past five years Megadeth has composed three new albums each with its own style and feel while Metallica has only made one which only tried to mimic what they use to be in their former days. This major fact surpasses all fact and figures on revenue. This only takes into account music quality and during these past few years Megadeth has surpassed Metallica. Some people may disagree with this statement but overall Metallica reached their prime long ago it’s as simple as that.
2009- Endgame
Endgame is the prime example of where small but sturdy steps can get you. After fallout in 2002, Megadeth came back together with new people and was able to get their act together once again. This album was the first successful hybrid album that incorporated the good of new and old Megadeth. These hybrid elements are bringing the old fans back to the stage as well as influencing the younger generation of metal heads.
Friday, December 4, 2009
2008- Death Magnetic
Metallica finally got their act together. After 17 years of waiting Metallica fans finally have an album they can be proud to listen to. Death Magnetic was a huge jump in popularity from the 2003 release of St. Anger, which totally sucked. But this album is not without its flaws. The more you listen to it the more you realize that Death Magnetic is simply Metallica trying to mimic themselves from the 80’s and early 90’s. Along with that issue this album has several songs about how Metallica messed up in the past and made some bad albums but it’s ok now since they can magically become good again. You cannot jump from a terrible album such as St. Anger to anything extraordinary. Steps are needed to make this leap into or back into fame and glory. So Metallica you gave it a good shot but one album cannot win back your entire fan base. Keep trying maybe the next one will be better.
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