Metallica - Death Magnetic (Remastered) (2020) [Hi-Res]

One of the most influential bands in music, ranked eighth on the list of the biggest-selling groups in history, Metallica unveils its ninth studio album, Death Magnetic. The band's first album in five years, Death Magnetic is also its first with renowned producer Rick Rubin (Danzig, Slayer, System Of A Down, Slipknot), first with bassist Robert Trujillo, and first on Warner Bros. Heavy and thrashy, unafraid to embrace the band's past yet move into the future.

"In a way, Death Magnetic is most similar to Megadeth's 2004 comeback The System Has Failed. Megadeth was in a shambles at the time, just singer/guitarist Dave Mustaine and a handful of session musicians, but by going back to the basics, he was able to rediscover his classic sound, and it eventually led to a very impressive career rebirth. Now Mustaine's former bandmates and rivals ironically find themselves in the same boat, and have come through with an album exuding passion, hooks, precision, and mercifully, some dignity. All the skeptics, the bloggers and boarders, the critics and scenesters, won't cease the catcalls any time soon, and the members of Metallica know they brought all that upon themselves, but by choosing to make a simple statement instead of a grandiose one, it appears they're on their way towards perhaps restoring some of that long-lost credibility." (Adrien Begrand, popmatters.com)

James Hetfield, vocals, rhythm guitar
Kirk Hammett, lead guitar, backing vocals
Robert Trujillo, bass, vocals on "Dream No More
Lars Ulrich, drums

David Campbell, strings arranger & conductor

Digitally remastered