After only 20 years or so if waiting around for Metallica to write some new material that I could happily hear and not want to aurally castrate myself, James, Lars and the boys have finally penned some material worth taking a listen to. With some interesting riffage and a few tempo changes throughout, the new track “Cyanide“, which the band played at this past weekend’s Ozzfest, is hopefully a good indication that Metallica is working to release an album worthy of their once respected name. That album, “Death Magnetic” is slated to hit September 12th… and for the first time in years, I honestly look forward to it.

UPDATE: I changed the video to use the newly release soundboard recording version. Much better sound quality! Enjoy!

It’s been a few weeks since my last post, the main reasons for this being my steadily hectic work schedule and my good friend Chad (aka Dr. Chud’s) wedding this past weekend. Paintballing, drinking, preparing, rehearsing, tuxing, groomsmanning and drinking some more can take up a big chunk of your time… trust me. And even though it was one of the least relaxing extended weekends of my life, it was a hell of a damn good time.

Congrats to Chud and Natalie! I wish you both all the best!

Photo L-R: Keenan, Me (in a badass hat), Mike, Dan, Chud, & Mark