He was also one of the reasons I started playing. I don't really like him anymore.
I could still sing you every line, lick and solo from ...and justice for all and master of puppets though... :D
I just can't stand that tone. It's so bad. So bad. His solos bore me, they seem mostly to impress non-guitar players with their speed.
Also the wah thing, i don't think he really knew how to use it. Up-down-up-down-up...just rock it all day.

So don't jump on me. I get an opinion.