Metallica used to be my favorite band, and I can muster up a little love for the black album - But nothing will top the Kill 'em all, Ride the Lightning, (Original) garage days revisited, And Justice for All and Master of Puppets years.. I think after master of puppets, thats right about when Lars got into that tragic accident and lost both of his legs, not allowing him to play a decent beat anymore, so it forced him to take out his frustration on computer nerds. Oh ya and kirk got all femmebot about then too... Once one on of the most respected and innovative metal guitarists, he is now in league with the guys from Poison and Warrant as far as style goes