How could a once-great band like Metallica put out such a lackluster release? Here is why this is *NOT* worth your money:1. Guitars: As many have noted, there are NO leads or solos on this album. NONE. The riffs are identical to anything you would hear on the radio: downtuned and overly simplistic. This is certainly not the Metallica I know.2. Drums: What is Lars playing, a garbage can? I mean, seriously, these guys are multi-millionaires, can't they afford real drums?3. Production: My band's four track tapes sound better than this. I listen to black metal, and I still find this unbearable! It's not raw or powerful, it sounds like they took an old tape recorder and went to a garage to produce this.4. Lyrics: Why, God, why?5. Vocals: James has lost all aggression in his voice. He is past his prime.I could go on and on, but really, is there any need? PLEASE, there are so many other more worthy cd's you could buy. How about the new Haunted, or perhaps the Devin Townsend Band's latest?