Over the years I've seen many contests and shows (VH1), etc that have asked the question What is the best hard rock band in the world? It seems Led Zepplin is chosen 9 out of 10 times. I'm sorry, but MAYBE "rock" band, but definitely not HARD ROCK band! Metallica deserves a massive amount of credit for the metal music scene. Granted, I didn't agree with their Napster controversy. Mostly because I own every album they've ever released, but some times find it difficult to find them when I want them! That and CD's are so easily damaged, should I have to buy a new one just because the dang thing gets a scratch? I went to a Metallica concert back in the 90's and it was awesome, but after attending their concert last night at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City as part of their Madly in Anger With The World Tour with Godsmack, I have to say they are now showing a maturity that I wish other bands could display. When James Hetfield really tried to get the audience to participate and sing along with all their old classic songs it gave a totally whole new feeling to their songs. I had never imagined so many of their songs turned into such Anthem like chants! It was incredible! I just wish the audience could have showed as much maturity and respect as the band did and sang along more and not leaving early. Ironically, half the moronic red necks gave more audience participation between the bands trying to get nasty ugly chics to raise up their shirts. Real mature people. (sar) Godsmack rocked as well! I have to say! Especially when Sully Erna played the drums along with their drummer Shannon Larkin on an extra drum set! Great show! Well worth every penny! I actually hope to go to one of the shows in Texas this Fall!