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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
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Rock vets deliver dark images, big guitar riffs.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Death Magnetic
Parents need to know that this album -- which made its debut as the first full downloadable album for the video game Guitar Hero III -- has all the trademark heavy metal staples: lyrics about death, dying, and pain accompanied by driving guitars and furious beats. Younger teens might not be ready for some songs' haunting images (references to annihilation, spilling blood, poison, and stalkers, to name a few) and intense vocals. Discussions of suicide and retribution are also briefly mentioned.
Read our full review by Jacqueline Rupp
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Metallica would decide to pair their music with a video game like Guitar Hero III. Why would that appeal to them? How are games like Guitar Hero influencing the music industry? Also, how has the band's sound changed? After many years of trying to fit into the alternative rock sound, Metallica has come back to heavy metal. Do you think that decision was influenced by today's popular music, or do you think the band generally wanted to try something else? How influential do you think current music trends are on the direction that an established band takes?
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
THE SCARIEST BUT BEST METALLICA ALBUM EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the songs: it's just that the messages are of scary, violent imagery, and the use of the word "hell" frequently could grant many people lifelong nightmares!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Great Metal Album By A Legendary Band
I loved this album the second I picked it up. The songs are a bit long but they're full of great riffs and messages. I don't understand why it says that this album is Iffy for people around my age. It's not like the songs are telling you to go kill yourself or anything along those lines. Overall, this is a great comeback after 2003's St. Anger wasn't exactly a crowd-pleaser. I believe this is an excellent return to form and hope to see more of it in the future!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Its Thrash Metal. Don't like it then leave. I don't know why guitars are a problem. If its too loud then go listen to that quiet Rap crud. I really love this album, Metallica is awesome. Their 1986 album Master of Puppets is best though.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Good role models
Cool
It is a great for kids who like rock and roll.
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