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For people who miss interpret the meaning of a band who sold out, its when a band changes there music so they can make more money, bands who only play for money. Many people think that Metallica "sold out" when in reality, those people aren't the brightest. Metallica didn't sell out. Facts to back this statement are: 1, They have specifically stated in their earlier years that they are not to be categorized as a certain genre of music, therefore they just play whatever they like and feel comfortable with. And 2, James Heitfield Broke his voice a few years back and didn't get surgery on it right away so now he isn't able to sing like he used to, therefore they had to change their style a little bit so that they can adapt to how James sings. And for St. Anger, yes, it was a shitty album. But give 'em a break, their producer was their bassist, and both James and Lars Ulric were going through rehab at that time to. So next time someone wants to say something about a band, metallica for example, make sure you know what you're talking about and have the facts to back up what you are saying, other wise you sound like an ignorant a**.

That's exactly how people look at it. if you aren't a true fan of that band then how would you know the difference anyway, if you didn't know most of their music to begin with? A band sell's out when they change their style just to get more fans and more money, rather than just playing what they want to play.

Not necessarily, but you gotta be sure to tell people that you're not just going to be one kind of style of music, or mention that you're changing it up before you make the album so people don't think you are.