We got a Kirk Hammett solo on Megadeth album

[GuitarVacation]

Or honestly most of Metalica's albums. Metalica's original ride the lightning sounds like it was recoded in a garbage can and mixed by muppets. The remaster made the garbage can louder.

I heard some deep metal lore that said it RTL was mixed by an elusive figure known only as "Master of Muppets."

I guess I'll consider this cover a nice reminder that there was a time when KH didn't use wah on every solo. Still a meh KH level solo, but the lack of wah is refreshing.

And, Reb having to learn a KH solo is just funny to me. Let's get Steve Vai to lay down the rhythm tracks on a Ramones cover.

 

[romanianreaper]

Just listened. I like the faster second half of the song in that Megadeth version. The drums have a great, tight sound, and all of those parts sound tighter together. The verses I still think Metallica is better and I don't like Dave's vocal

 

[Uzi Nein Millimetah]

Kinda fun I guess, although unnecessary.

Makes me sad because it reminds me, Kirk used to be a solid, interesting guitar player. Both he and Lars forgot how to play their instruments after the bloated Black album tour, the tour that stole Metallica's soul.....

But it has to be said, there is no WAY Mustaine would have come up with solos as interesting as the ones Kirk did on that album in 1984. Kirk did a great job!

 

[BABMusic]

Yes Uzi, it does remind me that Kirk was quite different back in 1984-1989.

 

[angelspade]

Ive listened to the track a few times. All this cover of RTL did was further illuminate the clear gap between a good band and a great one. The primary factor being Hetfield. Solid effort by Dave here, but it lacks the character, attitude and extrodinary vibe of the original. Just my thoughts.

 

[SBK]

No feel at all.Production sounds like somebody recorded it at home.Vocals? Well it’s Dave and has always sucked in that department.

 

[boogieman1187]

Glad I listened, probably a one and done for me with this one. Everything I’ve heard off this album so far seems like he should have left it on the shelf. Hope Dave enjoys his retirement.

 

[BABMusic]

I'd almost rather hear a band record an album in their garage with a vintage tape machine. Just seems like all these newer recordings sound too similar in production. Or maybe I feel this way because I was born in 1980. The guitars tone sounds kind of shitty on RTL, but they had some uniqueness and character.

 

[Uzi Nein Millimetah]

I've listened a few times since yesterday. It has grown a bit and overall I'm glad The Dave did it, although wish he would have done this in the '90s or at least early '00s. It's fun to listen to, and that's what matters.

I probably haven't listened to the Ride album in 20+ years ( ), but listened to it many times back in the day and still have it memorized. I listen more to KEA and MOP these days and have recorded many covers from each, although one of my faves that I've done is The Call of Ktulu (comically misspelled...).

 

[Beyond Black]

Why, Dave, why?
Pointless cover with horrible vocals. Get over it already, man…

 

[BABMusic]

This thread inspired me to listen to the entire RTL album this morning at work. It's a classic despite it's flaws.

 

[Mr. Willy]

Megadeth can cover Metallica, but can Metallica cover Megadeth? Are they capable? Could Metallic even play Holy Wars?

 

[MadAsAHatter]

Megadeth can cover Metallica, but can Metallica cover Megadeth? Are they capable? Could Metallic even play Holy Wars?

Kirk would probably shit his pants and quit playing all together if he had to cover leads on anything from Rust in Peace.

 

[angelspade]

This thread inspired me to listen to the entire RTL album this morning at work. It's a classic despite it's flaws.

Amazing record

 

[TheGreatGreen]

Has Dave come out and said it's not a cover because he's claiming that he wrote it yet?

Actually though I think this cover is a great example of why modern metal is kind of in a shitty place these days. The production technically sounds "better" and the recording is cleaner overall, but it's lifeless. There's no sauce, no movement. It's just kinda sterile. Also it's mixed like a fucking pop radio single. Vocals WAY too prominent, and Dave's vocals being front and center doesn't exactly help. Everything is too separated. Don't love it.

 

[Beyond Black]

Has Dave come out and said it's not a cover because he's claiming that he wrote it yet?

Actually though I think this cover is a great example of why modern metal is kind of in a shitty place these days. The production technically sounds "better" and the recording is cleaner overall, but it's lifeless. There's no sauce, no movement. It's just kinda sterile. Also it's mixed like a fucking pop radio single. Vocals WAY too prominent, and Dave's vocals being front and center doesn't exactly help. Everything is too separated. Don't love it.

Agree 100%, the production is sterile af with no balls whatsoever. Also, I can’t stand when vocals dominate the mix in any genre, especially metal.
These complaints about the production of RTL, a 40 year old album, are hilarious. Rest assured that when that album was released it sounded massive and brutal, especially the guitar tone, and nobody was complaining about the production.

 

[skoora]

I like the crunchiness of the guitar but just so thin. The whole song just sounds anemic. The original sounds like a semi truck bearing down on Dave’s mini cooper.

 

[Kelly]

It is nice to hear a Metallica song with a decent drummer for a change.

 

[Techdeth]

I think it depends on the song. Original production on the song Ride The Lightning didn't make the song any favours, that’s true.

I don’t know what to think of this yet

ok about this album . I think ths production is cool and the rhythm tone is killer . But it sounds like they used that exact same tone for the solos . The lead tones brittle with no juice to it . Odd lead tone imo

 

[Techdeth]

Mave did ok job attempting to play a Hammett solo. The original is so good so why to change it.

Idk . I was expecting a modern solo . Dave’s really cleaned up his technique on last few albums and even sounded like Marty a few times ( kill the king ) .