re: New Metallica song

Seen Metallica a few times and don't really need to again

However, these 2 night shows with 2 completely different sets are very appealing to me especially with "Pantera" and INK opening (also props to them for getting this opener gig shows how far they've come just in the past year)

Is anybody else hesitant to try and get tickets for some of these shows all the way in 2024? Seems risky that's a lot of time

I just listened to the new track, and I'm underwhelmed. It seems Metallica are more than willing to coast on their reputations, now. Hearing a new Metallica song for the first time used to be an amazing experience. Think back to the releases of "One," "Enter Sandman," "The Memory Remains," or even "Until it Sleeps." There were surprises in store and risks taken. Innovations, for better or worse. Tracks like "Lux Eterna" do little to excite me; it's paint-by-numbers, "back to their roots" thrash. I long for Metallica to shake things up like they did in the '90s, but sadly, this is what we'll get for the rest of their career. Metallica are playing it safe, which is something they knocked other bands for throughout the "Load" era.

Maybe it's just me growing older and dealing with children and a world of responsibilities, too. New Metallica songs don't do much for me, anymore.

As for the new album's title and cover art, both are silly and uninspiring. "72 Seasons" may bump "St. Anger" as both Metallica's worst album title and cover art, ever.

The thought of "72 seasons" being an artsier way to say "18 years" feels overthought and dumb, at the same time. It reeks of the band trying to think deeper, which is seldom beneficial with multi-millionaires with too much time on their hands.

The scene on the album cover appears to be lifted from a Billie Eilish record, perhaps by design to capture a new crop of fans who discovered Metallica via "Stranger Things." I never dreamed I'd see items as random as dumbbells, a tricycle, and a teddy bear on a Metallica album cover, but there they are. And boy, is it yellow, huh?

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It seems Metallica are more than willing to coast on their reputations, now. Hearing a new Metallica song for the first time used to be an amazing experience.

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And this is the damned if you do/damned if you don't issue bands find themselves in after being around for decades. If they do things similar to their roots, half the fans say they are just repeating themselves, "coasting". If they do something new, follow their muse, etc, the other half complain it isn't MoP or AJFA again. A significant number of fans still hate the Black Album, because "they sold out". Similarly with Load and Reload. And don't even mention Lulu.

At some point it is best for bands to do what they feel, be it new, retreads, etc. Some fans will love it, some fans won't.

You nailed it, man.
It makes me sad to know that my favorite band’s music doesn’t move me, anymore. I can’t tell you how pumped I used to get over new Metallica tunes…

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Is anybody else hesitant to try and get tickets for some of these shows all the way in 2024? Seems risky that's a lot of time

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Arlington show is next August

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Arlington show is next August

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I'm in the queue right now trying to buy the highest VIP package for the Los Angeles show. It includes a guaranteed meeting with at least 2 and members. I'm curious if Hetfield is ever one of the two.

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I'm curious if Hetfield is ever one of the two.

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I have heard he doesn't do them anymore. He used to do them all the time.

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I'm a legacy member from being in the club years ago and peeked at some of the tickets. In dallas, four great lower level 50 yard line (stage is a circle) seats comes in at $2k after $400 in fees. A bit high, but it is for 2 nights/shows. Thats just the seats, but all the different VIP packages go up from there. Prices suck for what you actually get.

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I was able to get 2 of the Nothing Else Matters. It's almost a year away, so who knows. Still, the production tour sounds cool.

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One (1) backstage meet & greet experience with two members of the band, which includes a photo taken by the tour photographer, and a group conversation with members of the band* (band members will vary show-to-show)
One (1) production tour led by a Metallica crew member and on-stage group photo**
One (1) ticket to the Snake Pit, an exclusive standing section located in the middle of the stage, for BOTH shows in the same city
Party with other Metallica fans BOTH nights at the official "Black Box" pre-show lounge, which includes three (3) complimentary beverages, as well as appetizers and bar snacks
Two (2) limited edition, show-specific posters***
One (1) autographed setlist featuring all of the songs played at both shows***
One (1) commemorative city-specific concert ticket***
One (1) limited edition Metallica merchandise item***
One (1) MP3 download of the live audio from both shows***
Express lane at a designated merchandise stand
On-site perks such as priority check-in, dedicated support staff, and a fast-track lane into the venue

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The production tour sounds cool. Also, to be clear, it covers 2 shows at which they are playing different set lists.

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As far as meet and greets it will be Lars and Robert with sometimes Kirk. James doesn't like them and has rarely done them.

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Seems crazy to me that any of them would agree to do it. Must be so brutal.