stuff like early Metallica is the ****. That stuff was built on talent. all the old-school metal bands got famous because they could play really well. the metals bands today get famous depending on how detuned their 7-string guitars are and how loud they can crank their stacks. i agree with some other guy who asked why if nu-metal guitarists are so talented, then why do they play power-chords with one finger? old school metal and lead guitar should make a comeback right-f***ing now. but keep future posts about the subject of punk vs. metal.