@all.....watever it is...metallica is one of the most inspiring bands...look at thier history....they got rocking song like masters to songs like nothine else matters and fade to black wid loads of feelings to some awesome piece like call of ktulu......history is history...but still they have left a big mark in rock history....something which cannot be forgotton.... they r no longer rocking....but i still appreciate them coz they have been one of the most inspiring band in the world.....TO ME.