That’s the new Metallica video for ‘The Day That Never Comes’, EPIC, but maybe it’s a little too over-the-top, especially for my liking. Here is what the band had to say about the video and working with director Thomas Vinterberg (I’m not familiar with any of his work, i’m not Danish either which could be the problem)

We were honored to work with acclaimed film director and fellow Dane Thomas Vinterberg, as our goal with this song was to step outside of the usual every day music video box and into to the world of film. As you may have see here earlier, we shot it outside of Los Angeles a month ago and we hope that you are as blown away by Thomas’ vision as we are.

I’m not falling for it, are these guys still relevant? how? Anyway, the album Death Magnetic leaked overnight, with Lars not seeming to mind as much this time around. But with only 10 days ago, and their single-a-week iTunes campaign still chugging along, I have a feeling this one might do a fair bit better than the last few, they seem to have reached out to their fanbase again which can only bring rewards for all, only time will tell.

This one might need a bit of time as well, because the shortest track is #6 @ “Broken, Beat & Scarred” – 6:25. So it’s a return to old form, but they haven’t convinced me yet. Coming back to the video, I think it’s ok, I got pretty bored and struggled to watch the whole thing, especially when i kept thinking about this awesome metal video filmed in the desert, Arise!

12 Angry Months is something i’m looking forward to putting on, and turning it up to ELEVEN!

Here is something I found on YouTube this week as well, some kick-ass new Metallica tunes, excited about this one, I like what i’ve heard so far, especially with Lars now playing without a click-track since Kill ‘Em All! Check out some of the footage: Metallica: New Album Sneek Peek.