Having been released digitally back in December, Thrash Metal’s finest, are set to physically release their EP of tracks that didn’t quite make it onto their 2008 album – Death Magnetic.
Skipping the drawn out introductions, diving straight into the riffed bare bones of opener: Hate Train,implementing Kirk Hammet’s shredding guitar solos, over the top of James Hetfield’s tight, powerful riffs, typical of those dominant through Death Magnetic. As does Hell & Back, with strong choruses but less lead guitar fills and solos. Whereas Just A Bullet Away, incorporates a sombre, clean breakdown, similar to that of their 1986 Master of Puppets, title track. Colourfully breaking into an interplay of arpeggios and choral lead bliss. Yet Rebel of Babylon contains a strikingly memorable And Justice For All… style guitar solo and rhythm breakdown, including Lars Ulrich’s signature drum style and one of Rob Trujillo’s groovy bass-lines.
Indeed, Beyond Magnetic, does exactly as explained on the label, containing no unexpected surprises or shocking disclosures. Including four tracks that, frankly, weren’t quite strong enough to appear on Death Magnetic. However, taking all into account, each track from Beyond Magnetic proves that the driving force of the Metallica we know and love is a significant cut above the Metallica presented through their recent shared effort – Lulu.
Jonathan Hatchman.
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