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Metallica's Lars Ulrich Slams 'Death Magnetic' Sound Critics

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  • by Jason Gregory
  • Tuesday, September 30, 2008
  • Photo by: Carsten Windhorst
  • filed in: Metal
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Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has insisted that nothing is wrong with the audio quality of the band's new album, 'Death Magnetic'.

The CD release of the album has been described as too loud by fans, who claim it doesn't sound as clean as the edition that's available via the video game Guitar Hero.

Speaking to Blender Magazine, Ulrich said: “Listen, there’s nothing up with the audio quality. It’s 2008, and that’s how we make records."

Ulrich defended the production of Rick Rubin, which has also come under fire.

“Rick Rubin’s whole thing is to try and get it to sound lively, to get it sound loud, to get it to sound exciting, to get it to jump out of the speakers,” he said.

“Of course, I’ve heard that there are a few people complaining. But I’ve been listening to it the last couple of days in my car, and it sounds fuckin’ smokin'."

The drummer blamed the internet for magnifying the “few people” who had complained about the record.

"A lot of people say (the CD) sounds great, and a few people say it doesn't, and that's OK,” Ulrich said.

"The difference between back then and now is the internet. The internet gives everybody a voice, and the Internet has a tendency to give the complainers a louder voice."

You can see highlights from Metallica's recent performance at the O2 Arena in London below. For full coverage – including 50 exclusive shots – click HERE.

Metallica at O2 Arena
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  • Lars is a corporate tool. Meanwhile i'll keep listening to my Guitar Hero version of the CD. It's like a breath of fresh air compared to the retail piece of shit they're selling. It's a damn shame.

    ~ by Ralf 10/4/2008

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  • the ablum rocks no matter what

    ~ by zack 10/31/2008

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  • Most songs rock, yes. But the bad sound of the commercial CD is unacceptable. Lars is deaf and ignorant. How can anyone take a comment of his about sound seriously. He's a rich drummer, and this is his bands new cd. A big kid. Someone who actually matters should be responding to the negative critique on the sound of this album. The engineer, assistant, mastering guy, producer (most likely the culprit) I dunno... anyone but fucking Lars. He should drum and shut the fuck up.

    ~ by Ralf 12/3/2008

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