Metallica

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by ion_tichy

Sorry for the trouble folks. It was not my intention to make conversation but rather to suggest music for auralmoon. After reading the comments here I now have to agree that auralmoon is maybe not the right forum for Metallica even though some of their work may appear to be progrock-like.

Regards,

Ion

Sorry about that, ion. I not only spoke for you, but got your intentions wrong! A double whammy!

Anyway, a question... I do think a lot of hard rock has progressive elements - and my theory is that people who dislike heavy music are reluctant to see that - so how do you think Metallica fits? Is it just because of the orchestra?

For me, a song like "And Justice For All" has all of the prog definitions. Layers of sound, a complicated structure, many changes, a mellow midsection, plus other things. I find the most progressive Metallica to be the longer earlier pieces...certainly not something wrapped in an orchestra.

Please let me know what you think...