Metallica Reveals "Death Magnetic" Album Cover

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Metallica have revealed the album cover for their forthcoming ninth studio album of original material, "Death Magnetic." You can check it out on their official website.
Metallica have also posted some more videos from inside the studio online which can be viewed below:
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120 Comments on "Metallica Reveals 'Death Magnetic' Album Cover"
5. writes:
Hetfield said "It started out as kind of a tribute to people that have fallen in our business, like Layne Staley [ALICE IN CHAINS] and a lot of the people that have died, basically — rock and roll martyrs of sorts. Knowing the thought process behind the name and the album cover makes it seem pretty cool to me. Just one man's opinion.
8. writes:
you'd think that they'd have put a little more time into it(the artwork) with all the time they've had to work and perfect the album. I don't judge an album by its artwork though, we'll have to wait and see.
np: opeth-the grand conjuration
(i just remembered how much i like this band)


18. writes:
Haha. "Metallica sukks major ass!!...
RTL was their last good album...
Thanks to Mr.Mustaine"
Shredder13 sounds like one of them elitist metal heads that doesn't like anything unless it's a demo that nobody owns. Come on, you didn't like Master Of Puppets or ...And Justice For All? Ride The Lightning was good but not their best. Oh well, all opinions anyway.

20. writes:
Wait wait wait
James said it was for fallen comrades in the music biz like Layne Staley? Hmmm any other possible fallen comrades that they could have possibly mentioned? Hmmm? They must've been at the edge of a CLIFF for names. But I digress. It isnt too bad, 'cept for the white, we could've lost that and added in a desolate wasteland or something ya know?
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22. writes:
You guys are such narrow minded metal heads...what would be a cool cover for you hun?skulls and bones and graveyards and lightnings?how f***ing original!come on!!!it's cool, it's different it's amazingly coherent with the albums name and concept...and about looking like a vagina?give me a f***ing break!!!!what kind of perverts are you?grow the f*** up!!!!
23. writes:
How does me not liking the album cover make me a pervert? Furthermore, what is wrong with being a pervert?
I would have been happy with perhaps a hooded man on a black horse with the aftermath of battle. Then have the man on the horse weilding some wepon with a magnet undertone to it.

24. writes:
Skulls, bones, hell, anything compared to all that whiteness, it doesn't chill me one bit. You look at their first few covers and you get the sense that they meant business. Now they mean Bu$ine$$.
Oh and yea, it does look like a vagina. I mean c'mon. Pubes galore on that beast.
26. writes:
They already tried the all black cover though, so I guess an all white cover might be next? Bodom already has the market cornered on using Death, A7X already has the winged skull and their crappy skeleton on a winged horse, so what else is there? Roses and pistols?
I'm going to hage to agree that their older analbum covers were cool, but like their music, their taste in covers has changed.
Just as a huge FU they should put the teletubbies on there or something. That would actually be awesome.
NP: Warrel Dane "Messenger"

30. writes:
I think the cover is great. With it's starkness, it projects some kind of duality theme. The fact that people are either attracted or repelled by it is in line with it's theme. But most folks here are too stupid to get it. Once again, the greatest and most daring metal band run circles around the haters and they don't even know it.
31. writes:
Culibrigd writes:
But most folks here are too stupid to get it. Once again, the greatest and most daring metal band run circles around the haters and they don't even know it.
i wouldnt say stupid. just awakened to the true utter disgracefulness that fag-tallica has done over the years..us stupid people, as you say, are tired of the everyday BULLSH!T stories of metallica on any site. they are at deaths door and are still trying to hold on to some kind of glory days of the past...TOO LATE!!! LET THE METALLISHEEP BEGIN THE FLAMING OF ME!!!!


36. writes:
what matters is the music...no ones gonna judge an album by its artwork..!!
and btw all the ppl who hates metallica and criticizes every time a metallica news comes up...why do u guys even bother reading the news...?? everytime its the same sh*tty criticisms...st anger sucks...they sold out after black... how many times do u guys have to say that ??
37. writes:
mosh writes:
what matters is the music...no ones gonna judge an album by its artwork..!!
and btw all the ppl who hates metallica and criticizes every time a metallica news comes up...why do u guys even bother reading the news...?? everytime its the same sh*tty criticisms...st anger sucks...they sold out after black... how many times do u guys have to say that ??
how many times do you have to ask about it?? we read the metalli-sh1t news to see how they are still tryin to remain important in a music scene that has begun to disown them.
39. writes:
How many chances do those guys get ? I mean we gave them f***ing 35000005641654684 chamces and we still give them chances ? Whatever, because at this point I don't believe in their music, I don't believe in their sincerity. No matter what they do, I will still think that they are a bunch pf washed out sailors trying to stay afloat by gripping a piece of wood in the perfect storm...

41. writes:
Red Chord, I completely believe the fact that you have no idea what you are talking about. Metallica has been a strong influence on almost every rock/metal band since the beginning of the 80's. They are stillstrong, even though you don't like their music doesn't mean that it isn't good music. You need to have an appreciation for all types of music reguardless of if you like it or not.
44. writes:
Return of the Mayhem writes:
Red Chord, I completely believe the fact that you have no idea what you are talking about. Metallica has been a strong influence on almost every rock/metal band since the beginning of the 80's. They are stillstrong, even though you don't like their music doesn't mean that it isn't good music. You need to have an appreciation for all types of music reguardless of if you like it or not.
another metallisheep thinking that we, puke-tallica haters, never know what we are talking about!!

51. writes:
i think its a good idea, but somethings just not doing it for me.
change it around a bit and i would be satisfied haha.
but yea as this guy just said, who really cares? its not going to effect the music in any way. They dont need some really out there, eye catching, and whatever to try and urge people to pick it up. Its a f***ing metallica record lol
53. writes:
ZT writes:
"another metallisheep thinking that we, puke-tallica haters, never know what we are talking about!!"
That's because 99.9% of the time you and your cronies DON'T know what you're talking about....
and where are your statistics to prove this 99.9% number you are throwing out of your a$$? and how are they my cronies? am i the head metallica hater here?! wow, i now have an army of cronies!!! yaaaaaaaay!!! fuk u and your metalli-sheep fag lovers too!! stay on your knees so you can suck off every member of the band. the metalli-trend is dying and you metali-sheep just cant accept the reality of the truth!

54. writes:
I like the album cover not as much as I do the past ones (KILL,RIDE,MASTER and JUSTICE) but hey its still good. best cover since Justice n my opion and hey there actually using the old logo again so maybe it will b a good album for once who knows. Just dont pre trash an album due 2 the artwork not being what u thought u wish it was gonna b. Wait till the albums released and if it is anything like St.Anger by all means I will b right there with everyone else using it as a holder 4 my cold beer lol
55. writes:
"and where are your statistics to prove this 99.9% number you are throwing out of your a$$? and how are they my cronies? am i the head metallica hater here?! wow, i now have an army of cronies!!! yaaaaaaaay!!! fuk u and your metalli-sheep fag lovers too!! stay on your knees so you can suck off every member of the band. the metalli-trend is dying and you metali-sheep just cant accept the reality of the truth!"
Are you just angry because you can't get any attention from people in the REAL world?
56. writes:
Well I agree with him in a certain way and as far as I can tell I am part of the REAL world. You know he feels strongly about Metallica because they have let us down and laugh at us for so long with their suck a$$ music, their suck a$$ behavior, that suck a$$ gay movie some kind of monster (what a shame). Like I said before, what they are doing right now lacks any sort of integrity, it just shows that they can't let go. Lars could go and be an internet cop to arrest every downloading sob, James could go play some country because he is really good at that, Kirk could go and stay with the monkeys for all I care (so overrated that guy) and Trujillo could go back and play with a real band because he still has a soul...for now !


61. writes:
branded writes :"You need to have an appreciation for all types of music reguardless of if you like it or not."
NO. Actually you don't. Mozart can f*** off for all I care. Yeah Metallica DID inspire hundreds, maybe even thousands of bands. But that's the past, and with there recent (by recent I mean the last 10 years or so) release of lackluster records, people have a right to criticize whatever they want.
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61. b.bristowe writes:
branded writes :"You need to have an appreciation for all types of music reguardless of if you like it or not."
NO. Actually you don't. Mozart can f*** off for all I care. Yeah Metallica DID inspire hundreds, maybe even thousands of bands. But that's the past, and with there recent (by recent I mean the last 10 years or so) release of lackluster records, people have a right to criticize whatever they want.
thanx red. i agree with bristowe though. all that these has-beens have done is keep putting out more and more crappy music (everything post black cd), making more and more people hate them!!!

64. writes:
I think it's hilarious how you keep twisting my f***ing words. I'm merely stating the fact that you don't have to approve of or like the f***ing music, all I'm truly saying is that you should respect the fact that they made it. Opinions shouldnt be a part of the respect factor, it should be a part of whether or not you like it. Honestly, I believe that Metallica is one of the greatest bands to ever exist. Their technique influenced so many bands that I guarantee you like. BTW, Red_Chord, do you play an instrument? I mean one used mainly in the Metal scene.
65. writes:
mayhem, everything black cd and b4 i have respect for. everything after (including the members of homo-tallica) i have no respect for at all. ok, you believe metallica is one of the greatest. ok, well we dont. and no matter how many bands i like who is influenced by metallica, i will still say fuk metallica and everything they stand for as of now!!!!
66. writes:
Yes return I do play guitar. Actually I have been paying for 12 years now. I own 2 guitars. one sucks a$$ and it's a Jackson Charvel right handed but with the strings inverted because I am a lefty. I had it modified so it could sustain heavy gouge strings but really I don't use it anymore. my main axe is an Ibanez RG left handed, with Seymour Duncan Jeff Beck pickups. I play through a Marshall Valvestate (100 Watts).
Well that's about it return, I have a hunch why you ask this but just ask your question following this and I'll try to answer it as best I can.
But I still stand by my squirrel call made on post 49...LOL

68. writes:
I have never seen such a divisive group as Metallica fans. I realize that a lot lot of the negative comments come from huge Metallica fans of their albums from the 80s but everyone is sh*tin on this new one before it comes out and they hear it. While I too will admit that Load and Re-Load weren't that great at all, if you're still bi**hing after 15+ years just stop buying their albums. I for one am exciting for Death Magnetic and if you're not just find some other sh*t to listen to.
69. writes:
Oh f*** off turd face, we heard that argument over and over again on this site. We will b**** if we want to and good for you if you still believe in Metallica's integrity. If you don't want to hear negative comments YOU go somewhere else. you sound like a naive boyscout that truly believes that there is no corruption in this world, that everything is pure and that it's not all about money (especially in Mettalicrap's case).
Ladies and gentleman, we have the last boyscout on deck, SALUTE (raising my middle finger)

70. writes:
What I was getting at earlier Red, is the fact that you should consider this. Since your a musician you need look at the situation in a different point of view. Consider the idea that you will be in a famous band when you are older, I know that it is not likely, but still. Your going to argue with me, I know you will. If you throw out an album that you deem is amazing, you will most likely expect people to respect the fact that you put the album out, won't you? I know your going to deny this up and down, but thats just because you want to maintain your a$$hole personage. I have never said that you need to like the album branded, I merely stated (like I have about the last 5 times) that you should respect the fact that they are out there making music. Your a musician Red, you should understand this. But apparently not. I know you will all still deny this as stupid, but it's the truth. Metallica is in it for the money, who the f*** isn't these days. Humanity in itself is greedy. I can't wait to see what you have posted after you've read this.

73. writes:
I'm not a fan of Hammet's guitar work. Only a few riffs from early exodus and maybe a couple more from Puppets. But i prefer Kill Em' All & Ride The lightning over Puppets & Justice. In fact, Justice is not a favorite of mine. Just my opinion fellow metalhead's. No need to resort to random violence. Anyways, this album cover is pretty decent.

80. writes:
Lol, yeah he's still trying, but it's kinda fun seeing him working his a$$ off to make his point and me not giving a sh**...but I gotta reply if I want this idiot to keep going so let's pretend that I didn't write this and I'll write another post. Do you think it will work Kalis ?
82. writes:
You know Return of Mayhem I really like what you wrote in your previous arguments...the part about the leprechauns reproduction was really interesting. but can you tell me how many babies they have each time, it seems it was missing in your explanation. Thank you ROTM, you make me feel complete


90. writes:
Yes, Metallica has put out disappointing material, (w/music AND album covers) but I still LOVE them because I don't give about individuals anymore, its about the music. I agree with Post 87, I hope the new album is good: after all, their cover of "Remember Tomorrow" sounded great.
To Return Of The Mayhem: I totally see your points! I got nothing against Red or Kalis, they both seem cool and are entitled to their opinions, but your entitled to your opinion too, just let it go, but I DO see your points. Thanx
P.S. For those who wanna trash me b-cuz I may have offended them, please don't take my comments personally, I don't hate on anyone, just be mature, this sight is for opinions!


94. writes:
Wow, Red Chord you really got me figured out from my one posting. Looking at all of your posts I'm going to figure that you're quite the tough guy pecking away in front of a computer screen at all hours of the day in the safe confines of your parents' basement attacking anyone whose opinions are different from yours. Turd face?!?! Come on......you must be about 12 years old too in which case it's ok to be living with mom and dad still. Sorry it took so long to get back with ya, I don't have the time to post 500 messages a day like you.
95. writes:
I wish I remembered but I really don't, but your reply is a copy and paste. I saw that one many many times. So the answer to that is usually telling you what my real social status is and blah blah blah but really you say that you don't have time to write 500 messages per day but if you read all my messages it means that you have time to read 500 messages per day.
96. writes:
You're proving my point more and more....and I stopped read your posts after about the 10th one. I just see your Family Guy monkey icon all over the place. I guarantee you're a big pu$$y in person who has to make up for it in front of a computer. That's probably cut and paste for you too because I'm sure you've been told that as well. Just like I'm sure you have used the boyscout term before most likely on your kiddie porn site. There was actually a song written about people like you hiding behind a computer......Arise Again--Soulfly
97. writes:
I kinda like all the efforts you are putting on to piss me off but seriously it won't work. So you can keep going because it is amusing. Weak reply but still entertaining. But can you direct me to when exactly you went loco at me because I still don't remember.
99. writes:
Hey, I was just surprised at the personal attack after my first posting on this site. I too am very critical of Metallica and I have pretty much moved on to other bands. However when a new album is due to come out I still look forward to hearing it in hopes that it will be good. Anyways, as fun as it was going back and forth with you that's not what I come to this site for. So go on to some other threads and continue attacking others who give you attention. Where'd the evil monkey go??
100. writes:
I like this one better, I like a little change once in awhile. I had Achmed the dead terrorist at first, then switched to the monkey and then this dude.
but you take this sh** way too seriously man. I had fun but you should not get p***ed by that, happens to everybody all the time. Actually it all started when other people started attacking me, Kalis, Branded and others who said that we didn't believe in Metallica anymore. We got flamed for that and started attacking back. that's when you came in, amongst all the fun and well you got it from me. I read it again yesterday, it was ridiculously funny...well I'll see you on other threads, and you'll be surprised, I do not attack that often.
101. writes:
"because they have let us down and laugh at us for so long"
do you really think Metallica gives a f*** about what Mr. Red Chord thinks? Who's "us"? Who's "we"? Metallica does what THEY want to do, always have, always will. They don't have time to listen to little whiners on some random a$$ music site.
at this point in their careers, if I were one of the dudes in Metallica, I wouldn't give two flying f***s about what the fans think.
Yeah I know what you're gonna say, "derr, ur a fagg blah blah blah......."
102. writes:
"Actually it all started when other people started attacking me, Kalis, Branded and others who said that we didn't believe in Metallica anymore."
Yet people like me who BELIEVE in metallica are branded as "sheep". What's that all about?
What goes around comes around i guess....
104. writes:
Well ZT right now you are the one who keeps going at it and if you look up there at the beginning, you'll see that the only person I attacked was FUIAMETAL . As for the rest I was one of the guys getting slammed for my opinion.
And no I am not going to say u are a fag blah blah blah, because if you took time to read other threads, you would see that I agree with you more often than I disagree. Right now you are just trying to join forces with FUIAMETAL but read our respective last posts and you will see that basically, well at least on my part, we buried the hatchet. so please do the same and move on.
105. writes:
Actually look at the Lamb Of God Turns Down Metallica Tour Offer just beneath your pro tools comment, you'll see what I wrote and you'll see that I wrote it prior to finding out that you where still bitter about the whole thing and tell me that I am always not nice...so can we really move on now ?
108. writes:
ZT writes:
Yet people like me who BELIEVE in metallica are branded as "sheep". What's that all about?
well, i probably am the one that states that "metallisheep" comment the most. its just that metallica fans always defend their has been gods as if we, the metallica haters, have just killed their dog or something. all we are doing is staing our opinions in a public forum, and the metallisheep cant stand the fact that someone thinks different than them about metallica. look at metallica. bands are turning down touring with them, their shows are becoming more and more problemsome (if thats a word) for them. their new cover art only signifies where they are in their dying careers, and they know it!!!!
110. writes:
I did take it seriously at first because it was unexpected, but as we kept going I started having fun with it. I am actually thanking you Red Chord for breaking me in to posting on sites as I had never done it prior to this. Where do you get those icons/pics?
112. writes:
"I'm still glad that I am not the only one who feels strongly about pro tools"
Ha, actually, I thought I was the only one!
My thing is, if bands want to REALLY capture their "Live" sound on record, then why not just record everything live in the same room? Little to no overdubs, and no computers involved whatsoever.
114. writes:
FU, you have to go on gravatar.com and set up an account with the email you are using for this website. Then you just select a picture that is on your computer or on the net and you can pretty much crop it to the way you want. then choose this image, it will become linked to you email and after a while it will appear on this site.
Zt I dunno about the recording process for an album but I always thought that if I was to record an album I would do it that way...but I guess you want the album to sound a little bit more polished than live so you do it part by part so if you f*** it up, you can do it again.
119. writes:
if this album sux........do you think theyll finally f*** off and die???........i personally havent heard an REAL metallica album since "And justice........" 20 years is a long time between drinks, and im really f***in' thirsty..............album cover is as K_I_L_L put it...like a vagina, but ill push the envelope and juxtopse K_I_L_L and RED_CHORD and say it looks like a GAY VAGINA............not paying for it before i hear it............
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