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How bad Metallica has become...
This pasthetic band now releases the DVD Some Kind Of Monster, and I am ashamed that I have seen it. They document the making of St. Anus here, and I am very surprised that no one in the room said that Hetfield sounded like a moaning retard. If you've seen the documentary then you will hear how bad Hetfields voice is (the production of St. Anus makes it sound AWFUL, but its just as bad in real life). I hate Bob Rock with a vengeance now, because he TOLD Kirk how to play his guitar, thus squashing anything good that Kirk could've done. I cant remember if Lars was playing tin cans or not, I wish I knew though. And Bob Rock plays f**king bass! How homo can you get Bob? First Bon Blowme, then S***ty Pla, now St. Anus? Jesus! The only good thing about this is the appearence of Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine. He acts saddenned in the movie, but I know that he was throwing an anti-Metallica party once he went home. If you've gone to the St. anus page on amazon they have an interview with Lars' dad, Torben. He claims to like St. Anus, but its obvious that he he hates it, he even says "delete that" to one of their songs on this documentary! This thing was made only for the purpose of money making, and this truly saddens me.... <
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>For good movies by bands get Pink Floyds THE WALL and Led Zeppelins THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME.

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Extremely interesting look at the modern dynamics behind Metallica
Most people reading this review know that Metallica has been one of the preeminent thrash bands of the past 20 years - indeed, they were among the first groups to create the very sound we know as thrash. 20 years after their onset, the band found themselves in perilous circumstances once again, with tensions growing between its members. Jason Newsted, their bass player of 10+ years, had left, and the rest of the band were struggling to recapture their creative drive and fire. <
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>This is where the documentary picks up. Metallica were in the early stages of recording their first album of new material since 1997's Reload, and they were obviously having difficulties. The filmmakers capture the odyssey of finding a new bass player and the introduction of band therapy seamlessly into showing the audience where it has led the band to today. <
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>Obviously, the band members had creative control over the doc - who could imagine Lars settling for otherwise? - although they admirably let their dirty laundry air, so to speak. There are clips of all-out screaming between the members, especially between Lars and James. The absence of James for a long portion of the film, interestingly, adds tension and introduces traditional dramatic elements to what is supposed to be a documentary. It makes the film eminently watchable and worth viewing multiple times. <
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>Basically, if you want a look at what goes on in Metallica's world, this is as good as any of a chance you are going to get. For non-Metallica fans, it still has value as it's a bit funny hearing the guys talk normally to each other, without any censoring (and believe me, there is a lot to censor), as well as see a vital and dynamic band go through relationship problems. You can see the band changing and transforming as they learn to channel their anger and frustration in postive ways, and as a result, the working process improves. Ultimately, it ends on a positive note, with the band releasing their new album St. Anger and embarking on a massive world tour. Plus, the extras - which include nearly 45 minutes of deleted scenes, all worthwhile, and several interviews with the filmmakers - are well above-average from what you'd normally expect from a DVD. Simply put, this is a highly entertaining film, whether you are a Metallifan or not.

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Some Kind of Money -making Scheme
Bitch , complain and egos up the kazoo. Man I rented this a Blockbuster for a buck because I was interested in what it had to show. All I know as that these guys should have quit after Reload. These guys are pussys and don't know what metal is about anymore. I or anybody else who is a true blue metal fan wouldn't be caught dead with those pompous therapists who are probably charging an arm and a leg for their lame advice. Lars is a total pain in the ass and a half-ass drummer ,just check out the lame drum beats he thinks are contributing to a sound change. Metalica are not anything close to what they used to be. Prehaps they should start reading some of the reviews to know how much they suck now