The Nine Circles Audio Thing: Metallica’s “…And Justice for All” turns 30!

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On Saturday, Metallica‘s landmark album, …And Justice for All, will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Originally released in 1988, the album is notable for many things: for the band’s exploration of its progressive side; for their foray into music video-making, with “One”; and of course, for the near-complete lack of low-end through the entirety of the record. (#justiceforjason #woke #replacementbassistsneedlovetoo)

It is also notable for being an enormously successful and influential album, and a tremendous cap for the band’s unimpeachable early-era. So, naturally, we wanted to talk about it.

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Retrospective: Metallica

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Not sure if you heard, but a few people have an opinion on the new Metallica record. I know…crazy, right? Those guys haven’t done anything in like, 30 years! Who cares? Did you hear that new porno doom spazz release by HyphēnX1göRe?  Their last four splits and that demo are more vital than anything those old farts have done in forev— ugh! Wha! blech…ack–*gasp* thud…

(puts down bat, removes butcher’s apron and wipes hands and face with a wet-nap)

Okay, let’s talk about Metallica for a few minutes.

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The Horns Up Top 10: Metallica

Man, when Corey gets back from Germany, he’s going to be pissed that I’ve taken all of the easy bands for these Top 10s. (He’s also going to have exactly zero grounds to complain, seeing as I’ve been covering everything for two weeks, but that’s a bit beside the point.) Anyway, hey! It’s Monday, so that means it’s time for another edition of The Horns Up Top 10. This week, we’re going to do METALLICA!

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