Metallica is a name that will live in infamy, turning from a speed Metal bands to a more mainstream, but still likeable band, to a glorified grunge band. Forget about the new stuff for a while though and remember that they did contribute some good metal back in the days.

I still remember when I first got “Ride The Lightning”, it was one of those albums way back in the days that turned me on to the world of Metal. “Fight Fire With Fire” opens this album, and from the first moment one will note the production is good, even by the standards of today. Hetfield’s (DIE) vocal production is top notch, and the riffs are well styled. Pretty much the whole album is very good.

Forget about the atrocity that is called Metallica in the world today, and kick back and listen to Metallica in their own little corner of history, and remember that they did at least help lay the framework for much of the modern heavy bands.

© 2002 ramrod