I grew onto this album and hopefully, if you're not close minded you'll enjoy the record. If you just want pure brutality or ballad lovey-dovey, seek another record.

The chemistry between all the band members, just explodes through and just doesn't stop. If it took VR just under a year to make this great album, then Chinese Democracy should be the greatest album. Ever. Released.

If it isn't...which the chances are low...
Axl got ownd.

What a great start to Ozzy's solo career, this continued into the next album of which was also a masterpiece.

Metallica does some down tempo songs that make you want to puke right on the spot, Trivium does the same thing. A few thrashing songs here and there from Metallica, Trivium does the same. This album is catchy and a great start to any Metallica fan, if they don't want to take a chance and listen to something...more original.

Pounding drums, gurgling vocals sum this album up well with one of Lamb of God's greatest songs "Redneck" and releases.