Metallica is like the phoenix rising from the ashes. We set everything on fire, and this is what has risen from it - 'St. Anger' being the fire and 'Death Magnetic' being the phoenix.

It really shocked me just to hear of the fans' response to 'St. Anger' not having guitar solos.

It really shocked me just to hear of the fans' response to 'St. Anger' not having guitar solos.