it's all the internet's fault

Don’t Blame the Musicians — Blame the Internet

Thou has Thor, if thou hast Thor

Metallica’s drummer, Lars Ulrich, addresses fans’ complaints about Death Magnetic: “The difference between back then and now is the internet. The internet gives everybody a voice, and the internet has a tendency to give the complainers a louder voice.” Yes — if everyone would just shut the hell up, we could all hear how awesome the music actually is. [Contact Music]

Don’t Blame the Musicians — Blame the Internet