Of course Metallica used to be the best metal band in the world. But after “Load,” “ReLoad,” “St. Anger,” newest record “Death Magnetic” and the whole Napster/we-are-not-rich-enough-eat-it-fans temper tantrum, anyone who still likes Metallica is a moron. (Tom Lynch)
January 26-27 at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim, Rosemont, (847)671-9800.
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Of course Metallica used to be the best metal band in the world. But after “Load,” “ReLoad,” “St. Anger,” newest record “Death Magnetic” and the whole Napster/we-are-not-rich-enough-eat-it-fans temper tantrum, anyone who still likes Metallica is a moron. (Tom Lynch)
