New Metallica Song

Awful. I was expecting worse, but it's still pretty bad. What happened to James? Probably THE metal front-man, and he sounds neutered these days :(
 
The intro isn't so bad, it could lead into something good.

Lars' drumming is the suxxorz.

Kirk's playing sounds sloppy.

James' vocals sound like they're lifted directly off the "Load" album.. that's not good.

It sounds like it wants to be thrash but can't get beyond radio-friendly alternative hard rock.