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 They chose the easiest path: mainstream pop rock perfect as a background for playing Call of Duty on Xbox Live.

 It’s 2017, and these six clowns come out, after twenty years of career, with an ELECTROPOP song?

The review expresses strong disappointment over Linkin Park's shift from their nu-metal origins to a mainstream electropop sound in 'Heavy.' The author criticizes the use of autotune, pop trends, and collaborating with a lesser-known artist to chase commercial success. They lament the band's departure from their early sound and compare their trajectory unfavorably to other metal bands. Discover the full review and hear 'Heavy' to decide if Linkin Park’s new sound resonates with you.

 The Serenity Of Suffering is the most listenable album since Take a Look in the Mirror.

 Korn in 2016 manage quite well, sounding 100% Korn with heavy guitars and Jonathan Davis’s classic angry shout.

Korn's 2016 album The Serenity of Suffering is seen as their best release since 2003’s Take a Look in the Mirror. After years of mixed experiments and uninspired albums, the band returns to their classic sound. The lineup change includes Ray Luzier on drums, contributing to a solid and familiar Korn experience, although the album lacks innovative exploration. Fans of the band's early era will appreciate the return, despite lingering doubts about future consistency. Discover how Korn revitalized their classic sound with The Serenity of Suffering – listen now and experience their 2016 nu metal comeback!

 Metallica, you were heroes, but you’re also a bunch of damn fools who don’t know when to stop.

 James Hetfield confirms himself as a competent rhythm guitarist but especially as an important vocalist who withstands well the passage of time.

This review offers a nuanced critique of Metallica's Hardwired… To Self Destruct, praising Kirk Hammett's guitar work and James Hetfield's vocals while criticizing repetitive drumming and drawn-out tracks. The album shows flashes of the band's classic thrash metal roots but suffers from filler songs and overlong compositions. Covers and live tracks are noted, with mixed results. Overall, it marks a decent comeback year for Metallica without fully reclaiming past glory. Discover the highs and lows of Metallica's latest thrash metal effort – read the full review and decide if this album rocks your world!