Metallica

I would have to say that Metallica is one of my favorite bands these days. I love their music because it is fast, fierce, and crazy. Even though they have their roots in thrash metal, they have become more and more technical and melodic in their songs and songwriting. Their third album, Master of Puppets, is one of my favorites and probably thier most well known album.

What I like about Metallica is their great guitar work brought about by the virtuoso Kirk Hammett and the incredible singing of James Hetfield. Kirk is a master of making catchy, heavy riffs and fast, electrifying solos. James on the other hand has a very unique voice with which he adds accents to his lyrics that make him stand out from other vocalists. What I also like about Metallica is that they aren't always heavy. Many of their well known songs include acoustic masterpieces such as "Nothing Else Matters" and "Fade to Black". Their portfolio of songs include a few instrumental songs like "Orion" and "The Call of the Ktulu" as well as an epic live CD-DVD set with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.

The final thing I would like to say about Metallica that I admire is their songs quality and length. The band never makes a short song. Almost all of their songs are over five minutes and are showcases of their talent and dedication to their music. Metallica's latest album, Death Magnetic, was probably their greatest effort to date, is the best example of this attribute. The album's standout song that encompasses their talent, melody, song length, multiple riffs, and just plain awesomeness is The Day that Never Comes. It is one of my favorite songs in my music collection and a highlight of why I love Metallica. The reasons for my admiration of Metallica are their talent in guitar and vocals, their never disappointing songs, and the uniqueness that makes them stand out from all other bands.