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Metallica Posts "The Day That Never Comes" Online, Announces O2 Shows

posted Aug 21, 2008 at 2:41 PM by deathbringer.  (57 Comments)

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Metallica has officially announced that they will be playing the 02 World in Berlin and 02 Arena in London on September 12th and 15th 2008 respectively. The shows are only available to the band’s fan club members, and those people who subscribe to missionmetallica.com. Tickets are £5 and all ticket proceeds will be donated to various charities, which the band will be revealing over the next two weeks.

In possibly bigger news, Metallica has posted a stream of the full song "The Day That Never Comes" from their highly anticipated new album, "Death Magnetic." The song is also streaming on Metallica's MySpace page. "The Day That Never Comes" will also be made available as a physical release sometime in September. The video for the track was filmed in the desert outside L.A with director Thomas Vinterberg.

Finally, Metallica will headline the Reading and Leeds festivals this coming weekend (Leeds on Friday 22nd Aug and Reading on Sunday 24th Aug) in addition to the O2 shows in Berlin and London.

UPDATE: The single, "The Day That Never Comes," is now available on iTunes as well.

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57 Comments on "Metallica Posts New Song Online, Announces O2 Show"

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1. Blackened writes:

WOW AMAZING!!!!! great song... ohhh wait all the haters are going to try and sound smart and diss it... ok great we all care!!

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 2:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. metallica4life writes:

loving the new song cant stop listening to it.. very epic half rock half metal!!!! sounds like somtn of ride the lighting the 2nd half of it anyway!!! class!!!!!

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 2:57 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. deathbringer writes:

Well I'm not blown away. It reminds me of Load-era Metallica, but better. This song is not even as aggressive as St Anger, so I'm not so impressed. I mean, I will buy the album but I don't think it stands a chance in hell of supplanting bands like Kataklysm and Hatchet in my car until I'm totally burnt on them.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 2:58 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. the day the i knew would come writes:

metallica are back baby.. not that they ever left they rock with this one..metal up you ass!!!

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. ReardenMetal writes:

James' voice isn't what it used to be, but I think this is the best Metallica song since the Black album. What I like about it is that it really sounds like a Metallica song, epic, complex, etc...None of the stuff off of Load/ReLoad had that 'Metallica sound', and same with StAnger. TDTNC gives me hope for the rest of the album. Maybe the more aggressive stuff will have more of that Metallica sound as well.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Terminator writes:

sounds like unforgiven 2 1/2

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. O-Matron writes:

Im with you on this one Deatbringer, the first half is very much in the vein of Load/Re-Load. With the southern rock esque - cringe inducing vocal performance. The first half really took the air out of my balloon.

The second half was much more promising. Not GREAT, but not their worst either.

I just hope the rest of the album will have the heavy feel to it the snuippets had. time will tell.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Jack writes:

This song starts out beautifully and then somewhere around the 5 minute mark turns in to "One vs. Yngwie Malmsteen"........I hate guitar gymnastics for the sake of guitar gymnastics....I blame Guitar Hero and all that other bullsh** for this waste of music

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Terminator writes:

unforgiven meets one meets orion -- interesting for the single. better than cyanide at least.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. MetalHead19892 writes:

Sounds pretty good, since there was a solo it's automatically better than St. Anger and the drums were sounding alot better to. I dont think Death Magnetic will be as good as MOP or RTL but better than Load, Reload, and St. Anger which is all we can ask and hope for.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. beast writes:

i think the day that never comes is a 10+ and is like one vs fade to black.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. deathbringer writes:

The intro reminds me of an Audioslave song actually...

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:25 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Cr4wf0rdTxJ1ng0J4ng0 writes:

I like the second half better.

The screaming just before the 5:00 mark is a little St. Anger-y.

The dual guitars sound cool.

Awesome solo. I guess.

The southern rock 1st half is kinda unnecessary. I thought it was a song by The Used until he started singing!

6:30 mark of solo sounds a little too tailored for Guitar Hero. The rest of the solo after that kinda reminds me of Psychobilly Freakout.

And it ends on the last note of the solo. Lame.

Whatever. I agree with #10. It sounded better than St. Anger, and we're lucky we're gettin' that. Thankfully, I thought Cyanide was pretty bad-ass, too.

Fingers crossed. Still.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:33 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Creaser writes:

I love the unforgiven 2 1/2 right on. I can only wonder what unforgiven 3 is going to sound like

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15. Megadeth writes:

Just retire. that is all

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:42 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. wallabyme writes:

jesus f***ing christ that song f***ing ROCKED

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. Gorey writes:

Sounds like load era buh just better lol i agree with who made that comment
but anyway good song i'm impressed and pretty excited for the album :D

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 3:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. old skool thrash writes:

its the vocals.. i think the music is great!! vocals just aint there anymore, but heck this is the best they have done since the black album!

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 4:08 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. BodomFan writes:

aint that great, aint that bad either. gotta wait till i hear the whole album to judge

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 5:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. ElHefe writes:

Not bad. Parts of this are really promising. I've heard this is the most low key song on the album. I have high expectations for some of these songs to kick some ass.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 5:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. duncan hills writes:

db, just to say something about post 3, you gotta remember this is their ballad track, so it's not gonna be so aggressive, but i see your point
it kinda reminded me of the non-black-album link between justice and load, if that makes sense to anyone :)

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 5:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. FocusShift writes:

It's not bad. A ballad somewhere between the black album and Load. It's better than the trash can thrash of St. Anger by a long shot and more interesting than Load/Reload at least.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 5:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. Meh writes:

I still miss albums like master of puppets and ride the lightning, those were the best. i personally think this new stuff sucks.

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24. Housse writes:

Is this ever going to come out on iTunes in the UK?

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 6:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. SHREDDER13 writes:

I can't wait to see my cousins reaction after he listens to the new album. His face expression was hilarious for Load,Reload, & St. Anger. Hopefully the album will "shock and awe" us.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 6:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. jimithy writes:

the fist half kind of sounded like something you might hear in a gay bar, but the second half was simply orgasmic.

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27. MetallicA fan #1!! writes:

The day came...and it sucked.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 7:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. metalupyourfukinass! writes:

Metallica has proven they r still the best! suckas! lol!!!!

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 8:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. zMETALlica writes:

deathbringer is right, reminds me of a good load. production sucks d*** though. i can hear the "autotuning"/edits on the vocals in some spots on top of that the snare is like completely distorted. what the hell were they thinking. musically it sounds like a good follow up to the black album. guitars and kick and bass sound really tight and sit well, but come on. I really hope this is a rough mix or something... if this is a final master no way in hell I'm buying it. is like digital distortion a new 'in' thing or something? i seriously think metallica was liike "make it LOUDER! LOUDER! we are metallica the loudest band on earth!"

The thing with Metallica is that they'll get at least a million sales from anything they release.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 8:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. JC writes:

Definitely had an Unforgiven feel in the beginning, but the song's saved by Kirk's solo. It's the 4th song on Death, so they maintain they're traditional 4th track, starting slow, then rockin'(Sanitarium, Fade to Black, One, Unforgiven). Not that it compares to any of those song, but I think this will grow on everyone talking sh**.

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31. metalupyourfukinass! writes:

oh i didnt know metalheads go to gay bars!

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 10:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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32. Red writes:

Alright I listened to it and here's what I think : meh !!! You know it's better than St Anger BUT it's nowhere near as good as it once was many years ago. I mean it might be me but I just don't feel it anymore, I don't feel any balls or passion behind it, it is just over thought, programmed to be that way. not what they felt like doing but what they felt they should be doing. It sounds like they tried to please everybody with this song, that is : load fans, black album fans, and justice fans (there is a machine gun riff in there that looks very much like one).
I know you guys will tell me that I am a Metallica hater but the fact and the matter is they are just old, worn out and done. And James sounds like a f***ing fag...ok let the flaming begin in 3 2 1...

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 10:27 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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33. jimmy j. writes:

Not a bad song' but I'll have to hear the heavyer stuff before I judge.

# Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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34. ... writes:

I think it sounds like One meets Sanitarium
Metallica ballad ranking:
1. One
2. Fade to Black
3. Sanatarium
4. THE DAY THAT NEVER COMES WOOT WOOT
5. The Unforgiven
6. And all of the crap on the loads

And I guess that I can hear some load in it, but in some ways you can say that about all ballads haha
anywho almost as good as sanitarium, much better and more interesting than the unforgiven

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 1:00 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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35. Cynic writes:

Well this was always gonna be what they were going to produce. I'll take what I can get :) Sounds sort of a sumation of AJFA - St Anger. Could you imagine how awesome Lightning era James would sound singing on this?!

Now Playing: Metallica - "The Day That Never Comes"

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 1:00 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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36. Das Tier writes:

I listened to both The Day That Never Comes and Cyanide. I like them both. But I think I like Cyanide a bit better, it's more of a consistent song. Don't get me wrong I love change ups, in the vain of the older Metallica era. Such as One for example which is actually one of my favorite songs by them . But the first half of "The day...." is alright. The second half is pretty fantastic though. Either way there is much promise for what the new album will be. But like most of you, I got to wait and see how well and heavy the rest of the album turns out.

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37. RIFF-MASTER writes:

Post # 26 - lmao!!!....Nicely said!

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38. DM725 writes:

The drumming is just terrible once the singins stops. (and I don't even like it really at all in the beginning either) You can barely hear the kick pedal and the snare is WAYYYYYY too loud. All you hear is SNARE SNARE SNARE SNARE SNARE SNARE SNARE. Its ruins the guitar for me.....

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 2:27 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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39. rockeron--croatia writes:

DAY THAT.....is CRAP...dont give me that .... becuse i am also metallica fan.

this song is boring , metallica trys to be exciting on second half of the song but
all we get is fast stuff but without any inspiration , boring melodies , sterile
production...this song is NOT even close to black album or justice SO SAD
the band that was great is now CASH IN .....if rest of album is like this
JAMES QUIT or rewrite whole album......of course this is just my
opinion.

comments please ..................

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 3:40 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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40. Cynic writes:

I have to say one thing though, the clean verse riff is a f***ing Metallica classic, clever but simple yet emotional.

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 5:57 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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41. Guttersniper writes:

im not gonna sugar coat it, after the first listen i was extremely dissapointed... unless after a few listens it grows on me or if the rest of the cd is different im not going to invest in this cd

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42. travlow1 writes:

Well i am relieved that they put out a decent song this time around and hopefully a good album.

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43. YAZDAN.Rocked.Soul writes:

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# Aug 22, 2008 @ 5:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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44. Fuck_A_Name writes:

f*** it. I like it.

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:33 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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45. duncan hills writes:

i agree with cynic, tho i guess i should, after all , cynic is a reveiwer whose opinion is therefore worth notice
what i love, is that this article, unlike EVERY other metallica article on this site, has had more positive than negative comments. f*** yeah metallica rock!

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 6:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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46. Red writes:

Well I am glad that the big majority of you guys are excited about this. It's good to hear that. I think it's just me, I have moved on and can't really get excited about this and can't get myself to like the song. I wish I could join you guys and cheer but they are dead to me now, f*** that sucks !!!

Listening to : The Acacia Strain Balboa Towers

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 7:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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47. MetalMatt writes:

I like it ok. And I agree it sounds like Load song but I didn't dislike Load. I'm sure I will get the album, but prolly not till after the new Amon Amarth and a few others. I just wonder who played drums on this one? James? We know it wasn't Lars cause it was consistant and not lazy. And there is my diss of Metallica for the day.

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 7:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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48. Red writes:

Hahahahahaha, actually as much as I hate Lars for his big mouth, he is a pretty decent drummer.

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 8:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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49. duncan hills writes:

but we can all agree there was too much snare - like on the offbeats at th beginning, i think he should have just used the bass drum, not that and the snare

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 8:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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50. Red writes:

Yeah your right but let's see how it sounds on the album, well you let me know because I will not buy it...LOL

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 9:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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51. warlockzero writes:

Ok the beginning of the song reminds me of something off of load. The second half of the song is amazing. It sounds like a combo of AJFA and RTL. Overall I really like the song alot. Cyanide is pretty good too. i'm hoping the other songs are better and heavier than these. I like when saint anger was a single and I had high hopes, but then I bought the album and was a bit disappointed. I'm hoping this isnt the case with this album. I'm really looking forward to the album though. Metal up your ass!! f*** Yeah!!!!

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52. TheGloriousGallant writes:

didn't like the song at all, the band still sounds bored and uninspired. I don't think that the new album will be better than load/reload.

# Aug 22, 2008 @ 11:58 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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53. Fuck_A_Name writes:

This is bullsh** they just took the new song OFF their myspace but kept cyanide. I was goin on to give it a second listen and it's gone now. :p

NowPlaying: Metallica- Trapped Under Ice

# Aug 23, 2008 @ 2:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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54. Red writes:

It's kinda funny, why did they do that ? Isn't it their first single ?

# Aug 23, 2008 @ 4:58 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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55. Dee writes:

Yo this fu**in song is hard!!!! I love it!!! But in my opinion, the first half sounds like the load (bleeding me perhaps...) album the other half definetly ride the lightning era. Either way, that song kicks a**. Metallica kicks a$$ and i'm buying the fu**in album the day it drops. Enough said \m/!!!!
P.S. I wonder what the Unforgiven 3 sounds like...............

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56. Fuck_A_Name writes:

I wonder what the Unforgiven 3 sounds like...............ummmm, The same as Unforgiven 1 & 2?

I just heard the song on the radio. What pisses me off though is that the radio is gonna be playin the song nonstop for a few weeks, but they play Master of Puppets once a month, if that. Bastards.

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57. Dee writes:

Hey you never know. They might surprise us and do something different.......at least that's what I hope.

I agree with you on that dude. They're gonna play this song for eternity.............especially because it's the first single. They should play master of puppets for eternity.............especially because it's one of the greatest songs they ever made!!!!!! Feel Me?!!!

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