baddime Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hundreds of heavy metal CDs are released each year, but some are much more anticipated than others. It could be that the artist hasn't released a new CD in a few years, that it's a really popular artist, their last CD was so good you can't wait for the next one, or many other reasons. The following artists are scheduled to release new CDs in 2007, and it will be interesting to see if they live up to the increased expectations.1. MetallicaMetallica's last album was 2003's St. Anger, released to much fanfare and an excellent documentary Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster that chronicled the making of that CD that wasn't very well received. The band has a new producer, Rick Rubin along with a new bassist Rob Trujillo. Metallica has been working on this CD for a while now and claim the songs take things back to the old school. The still untitled album is scheduled for release in late 2007.2. Judas PriestJudas Priest's last album Retribution saw the triumphant return of the metal god Rob Halford. The band's next album is scheduled for release in 2007 and is Priest's first concept album, an opus based on the writings of Nostradamus. Like Iron Maiden did with their latest, Priest plans to play the album in its entirety on tour.3. Avenged SevenfoldAvenged Sevenfold's last album City Of Evil saw them move from metalcore toward traditional metal. They crossed over to the mainstream with songs from the album appearing on MTV's TRL. The band is working on a new album that could take them to new commercial heights.4. Dillinger Escape PlanThe math metal wizards of Dillinger Escape Plan always come up with something new and creative, and their follow up to Miss Machine is scheduled for release in 2007 and fans of the band can't wait.5. MegadethMegadeth has seen a resurgence in the past few years with the Dave Mustaine organized Gigantour. The legendary thrash band has signed with Roadrunner Records and their CD United Abominations is to be released in March, 2007.6. Guns 'N RosesAfter rumors of this album being released for about the past 10 years, there is now an actual release date of March 2007. Guns 'N Roses has been filling arenas as they tour the world, but will this new material live up to the hype? We'll find out very soon.7. AnthraxIt's like it's 1986 all over again. Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax all have new albums due in 2007. This will be Anthrax's first release since the reunion that saw the return of vocalist Joey Belladonna and guitarist Dan Spitz.8. OpethOpeth's 2005 CD Ghost Reveries was named the best album of the year by this site and many other metal publications. The Swedish band has begun writing their next release, and it is slated to come out toward the end of 2007.9. Shadows FallMetal fans are always skeptical when a band moves up to a major label. Shadows Fall has made that jump to Atlantic Records, and just a year after Fallout From The War was released, their latest will hit the stores in April, 2007. Threads Of Life will show if the new wave of American heavy metal band holds on to their mantle of one of the rising stars of metal.10. HIMThe Finnish dark melodic metal band has drawn a rabid following of fans. Reports from the studio say HIM's upcoming release has a rawer vibe than some of their recent output. The still untitled CD is due sometime in the fall of 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troccoli Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hundreds of heavy metal CDs are released each year, but some are much more anticipated than others. It could be that the artist hasn't released a new CD in a few years, that it's a really popular artist, their last CD was so good you can't wait for the next one, or many other reasons. The following artists are scheduled to release new CDs in 2007, and it will be interesting to see if they live up to the increased expectations.1. MetallicaMetallica's last album was 2003's St. Anger, released to much fanfare and an excellent documentary Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster that chronicled the making of that CD that wasn't very well received. The band has a new producer, Rick Rubin along with a new bassist Rob Trujillo. Metallica has been working on this CD for a while now and claim the songs take things back to the old school. The still untitled album is scheduled for release in late 2007.2. Judas PriestJudas Priest's last album Retribution saw the triumphant return of the metal god Rob Halford. The band's next album is scheduled for release in 2007 and is Priest's first concept album, an opus based on the writings of Nostradamus. Like Iron Maiden did with their latest, Priest plans to play the album in its entirety on tour.3. Avenged SevenfoldAvenged Sevenfold's last album City Of Evil saw them move from metalcore toward traditional metal. They crossed over to the mainstream with songs from the album appearing on MTV's TRL. The band is working on a new album that could take them to new commercial heights.4. Dillinger Escape PlanThe math metal wizards of Dillinger Escape Plan always come up with something new and creative, and their follow up to Miss Machine is scheduled for release in 2007 and fans of the band can't wait.5. MegadethMegadeth has seen a resurgence in the past few years with the Dave Mustaine organized Gigantour. The legendary thrash band has signed with Roadrunner Records and their CD United Abominations is to be released in March, 2007.6. Guns 'N RosesAfter rumors of this album being released for about the past 10 years, there is now an actual release date of March 2007. Guns 'N Roses has been filling arenas as they tour the world, but will this new material live up to the hype? We'll find out very soon.7. AnthraxIt's like it's 1986 all over again. Metallica, Megadeth and Anthrax all have new albums due in 2007. This will be Anthrax's first release since the reunion that saw the return of vocalist Joey Belladonna and guitarist Dan Spitz.8. OpethOpeth's 2005 CD Ghost Reveries was named the best album of the year by this site and many other metal publications. The Swedish band has begun writing their next release, and it is slated to come out toward the end of 2007.9. Shadows FallMetal fans are always skeptical when a band moves up to a major label. Shadows Fall has made that jump to Atlantic Records, and just a year after Fallout From The War was released, their latest will hit the stores in April, 2007. Threads Of Life will show if the new wave of American heavy metal band holds on to their mantle of one of the rising stars of metal.10. HIMThe Finnish dark melodic metal band has drawn a rabid following of fans. Reports from the studio say HIM's upcoming release has a rawer vibe than some of their recent output. The still untitled CD is due sometime in the fall of 2007.There's still hope for Metallica and GNR! 2007 is not over yet. You have to have hope, you just do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobadog Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 (edited) Metallica are supposed to be getting back to their 'Black' album roots.Which should be good, if they pull it off. Axl take note I never liked Metallica until I heard ..And Justice For All. The Black album is good, but I find ..And Justice For All so much better. After the Black album, I lost interest after I heard, Load. I checked out Master of Puppets, and that didn't do much for me either, although the album cover is kinda good. Edited August 18, 2007 by dobadog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Screw all the others...Judas Priest is the only one out of those I'd personally be worried about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean-16 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 metallica, guns , anthrax and megadeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 'Down III - Over the Under' will be the best metal release of 2007.September 25.Plus, Metallica, Judas Priest, and Anthrax will be lucky to have their albums done by 2008's start. However, that leaves some damn good albums for 2008. Queensrÿche will release their new album in 2008, so I'm excited for that.Hopefully the new Testament and Exodus albums will be released before 2008. Then you have 2 more contenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel of death Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 (edited) 6. Guns 'N RosesAfter rumors of this album being released for about the past 10 years, there is now an actual release date of March 2007. Guns 'N Roses has been filling arenas as they tour the world, but will this new material live up to the hype? We'll find out very soon.how old is this? Edited August 19, 2007 by angel of death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UYIllusion Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Metallica are supposed to be getting back to their 'Black' album roots.Which should be good, if they pull it off. Axl take note I never liked Metallica until I heard ..And Justice For All. The Black album is good, but I find ..And Justice For All so much better. After the Black album, I lost interest after I heard, Load. I checked out Master of Puppets, and that didn't do much for me either, although the album cover is kinda good...And Justice for All is my favorite album as well. I'd rather them get back to their pre-Black album roots. The Black album is when they started going downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getizzyback Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Metallica are supposed to be getting back to their 'Black' album roots.Which should be good, if they pull it off. Axl take note I never liked Metallica until I heard ..And Justice For All. The Black album is good, but I find ..And Justice For All so much better. After the Black album, I lost interest after I heard, Load. I checked out Master of Puppets, and that didn't do much for me either, although the album cover is kinda good...And Justice for All is my favorite album as well. I'd rather them get back to their pre-Black album roots. The Black album is when they started going downhill.Totally disagree, The Black Album, is the only Metallica album, I have ever bought!(thanks to downloads of course....carry on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4geowobo Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) HAHAHAHAHAMainstream strikes againlulz Screw all the others...Judas Priest is the only one out of those I'd personally be worried about...x 2 Edited August 20, 2007 by 4geowobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Metallica are supposed to be getting back to their 'Black' album roots.Which should be good, if they pull it off. Axl take note ugh, so they're going back to the beginning of the end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F*ck Fear Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 'Down III - Over the Under' will be the best metal release of 2007.September 25.Plus, Metallica, Judas Priest, and Anthrax will be lucky to have their albums done by 2008's start. However, that leaves some damn good albums for 2008. Queensrÿche will release their new album in 2008, so I'm excited for that.Hopefully the new Testament and Exodus albums will be released before 2008. Then you have 2 more contenders.Godamn right. rock1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean-16 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Metallica are supposed to be getting back to their 'Black' album roots.Which should be good, if they pull it off. Axl take note I never liked Metallica until I heard ..And Justice For All. The Black album is good, but I find ..And Justice For All so much better. After the Black album, I lost interest after I heard, Load. I checked out Master of Puppets, and that didn't do much for me either, although the album cover is kinda good...And Justice for All is my favorite album as well. I'd rather them get back to their pre-Black album roots. The Black album is when they started going downhill.first metal cd i bought and my favourite metallica cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Raptured Light Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 H.I.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylvesterStallone Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Metallica are supposed to be getting back to their 'Black' album roots.Which should be good, if they pull it off. Axl take note ugh, so they're going back to the beginning of the end...my thoughts exactly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icet224 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 anyone have any info on the Anthrax album for me?that and CD are the only two that really caught my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmygod Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Metallica are supposed to be getting back to their 'Black' album roots.Which should be good, if they pull it off. Axl take note ugh, so they're going back to the beginning of the end...my thoughts exactly.... seriously, i think him's stuff is more metal than the crap that is the black album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Power Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Screw all the others...Judas Priest is the only one out of those I'd personally be worried about...Priest is the only of these bands that have showd that they still can make good music! Angel or Retrbution was insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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