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Metallica's Version Of 'Ecstasy Of Gold' To Appear On Tribute CD

posted Nov 17, 2006 at 11:17 PM by deathbringer.  (11 Comments)

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METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message:

"The lights go down, the last strains of AC/DC fade out and METALLICA are about to step foot on stage, but not until 'Ecstasy of Gold' plays. The very familiar composition from the classic film 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' has been opening METALLICA shows for over two decades, and now the band will honor its composer Ennio Morricone by contributing their recording of the song to a tribute album coming out in the spring of 2007.

"Morricone, the internationally acclaimed composer of over 400 film and television scores, will be celebrating his 78th birthday tomorrow as he prepares to make his on-stage debut in North America at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on February 3, 2007. He will be conducting a 200-piece orchestra and choir performing songs from some of his best known scores. The subsequent tribute album will also feature Andrea Bocelli, Yo-Yo Ma, Bruce Springsteen, and more."

Source: Blackmetal.com

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11 Comments on "Metallica's 'Ecstasy Of Gold' To Appear On Tribute"

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1. newlyconverted writes:

My best friend recently had me listening to Metallica. Now I love them!!!! I just wish I knew more about what they will be doing soon as far as concerts go. I'd love to go to one.

# Nov 19, 2006 @ 3:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Graveyard Disciple writes:

newlyconverted - I Saw them once in London, ON. and you know what?.......They still got IT. They're currently working on a new album which will probably be out sometime in 2007....no doubt a tour will follow.

I can't wait to hear what they do with 'Ecstacy of Gold'

# Nov 19, 2006 @ 5:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. DDD writes:

well, you guys are a bit late... Metallica's best days are FAR behind them. Then again I understand your views as well. they are still among the best live acts around, although their new tracks are crap

# Nov 23, 2006 @ 7:42 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Metal licka writes:

im so sick of the bull about metallica's new tracks sucking. I've been a metallica fan for years and "...and justice for all" and "master of puppets" are awesome but that does not mean St. Anger isn't also. Actualy listen to the songs before you pass judgement because there are at least 8 songs i can think of from that album that are above average is not better. Why is nearly everyone on this site so negative

# Nov 30, 2006 @ 6:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. the anti hippy writes:

yeah i mean the unnamed feeling is pretty good.
just because kirk hammet stopped shredding solos doesnt mean the music is bad

# Dec 1, 2006 @ 4:46 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. the antihippy writes:

seriously though, why is everyone bashing lars for the napster stuff?
if i write my own songs i would be entitled to decide where i f***ing want it to be

# Dec 1, 2006 @ 4:52 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. the antihippy writes:

sure maybe a few songs to download to get a taste for the band, but from what i hear you can download their entire songs on napster!

wouldnt you complain?

# Dec 1, 2006 @ 4:57 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. slayerdisciple writes:

no one is bashin him for the whole napster thing (frankly i wouldve done the same thing), everyone is bashin him for st. anger, his current lack of ability of the drums, and his attitude

# Dec 1, 2006 @ 11:15 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. the antihippy writes:

fair enough.

either way i dont focus too much on the drums in a song. i just focus on the guitar and vocals mostly.

# Dec 2, 2006 @ 7:47 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. garrett writes:

i thing they still live on.the only bad thing is james voice.an it crushes their performance.
but it doesnt mean they cant f*** it up...

# Dec 2, 2006 @ 9:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. DDD writes:

I wasnt giving them bashing based on any other reason except in my opinion the band has not released anything even half decent since some of the stuff from Load sessions. Even Reload started to taste a bit... stale. On ST. Anger... well, I really wanted to like that album, and I think that Frantic and St. Anger both kick ass, but to me, the album's done after those 2 tracks. Well, Maybe "My World" has some kick in it, but I think there are so many other bands that can do all the "Some Kind Of Monster"s and "Unnamed feeling"s just as well or even better. But, you know, that's the album they wanted to make, so... whatever..

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