Metallica or Megadeth?

[joshulator]

First of all, I have no doubt this has been done before. I tried the search function and didn't find anything. At least not without taking a half hour to dig through every post that mentions these two bands.

Anyway, despite the criticisms of Dave the person, my impression is that Dave Mustaine generally finds a lot of favor on this board while Metallica seems to be seen in a negative light. It's also my impression, although based on what I do not know, that over on the ESP boards the opposite is probably true.

So, I'm curious. First of all, am I right? Second, if I am right, coincidence or no coincidence that we Jackson guys prefer a band that played Jacksons. Or perhaps better put, coincidence or no coincidence that we guys who liked a Jackson playing band prefer Jackson guitars ourselves.

I'll go first. I significantly prefer Megadeth, although I liked Metallica to a certain point. I'm not sure if I would attribute my Jackson loyalty soley to Megadeth's influence as lots of my 80s guitar gods played them. But I think these guys on a subconcious level may have helped nudge me to Jackson.

[Jack Napalm]

It's got nothing to do with what guitars they play. Kirk played a Rhoads V for a while and I like a lot of bands that play other guitars. I like Megadeth better overall beacause of the music. Metallica has had some great stuff but Megadeth has been consistant, I use that term loosely, longer.

[Vass]

[Jacksons Shred]

Hm.. I think Metallica has more "hits", but I think the "hit" Megadeth songs (Not talking about trust or any of that shit.) are a lot better. Rust In Peace is probably one of my favorite albums. I do like Metallica a lot though...

Oh, and this has a big part to do with why Megadeth > Metallica, in my book.

[horns666]

Classic Metallica is awesome..but I'm much more partial to Megadeth.

[Gartron]

Metallica for me, I can't get on with any Megadeth after So far so good, I really tried to get into RIP but for I just don't like it.

also up to St Anger Metallica didn't put a foot wrong in my book (yes, I like load and reload!)

[tooslowhand]

When I was a teenager (late 80's) I would have handed this to Metallica without question but now it's a really tough call. Hearing the remastered KIMB I think it's easily on par with Kill Em All but at the time they had better things to do with their money than quality production (drugs). Peace Sells is easily on par with Ride the Lightning although a totally different sound. However, SFSGSW throws a monkey wrench in the works VS. Master of Puppets by sucking balls. RIP is definitely a competitor to AJFA although a few years late, if not a flat out better album. From there on out it's Dave's battle to lose.

[Biff Montana]

Megadeth

[Grandturk]

I gotta say, Rust and Piece and Master of Puppets, to me, are right up there - #1 & #2 as far as Metal goes for me... but, I like a lot of Metallica, and really, I don't like much Megadeth beyond RIP.

[Spivonious]

Megadeth by a mile. Far more interesting from a guitar standpoint and their last couple of albums haven't sucked balls.

But prior to 1990? If I wasn't 8 years-old and not listening to any music, I'd probably have to give the crown to Metallica.

[sixx_ gunner]

Going with Metallica.
As a band, they are solid players on each instrument.Lars is blasting those drums, James & Kurt are trading stuff back and forth and either Robert or Jason are right there with Lars laying down the grooves.

Megadeth, while making some great guitar rock songs, have had a revolving cast and FOR ME, it's hard to be loyal to a band if you're not sure who is in it right now.

Dont' care what they are playing, so far as they are good & melodic. Just cause its got Jackson on the headstock, doesn't make you a Guitar God.

I love the Megadeth songs for rocking the hell out but, after seeing Metallica and watching their stuff just oooooze musicianship, I am more partial to them.

I haven't got to see Dave and his guys live, but it comes off to be him & the other guys. I have a bunch of each of their DVDs and this is all I have to go off of.

That is my two cents~

feel free to throw things at me now...

[veemagic]

Megadeth all the way! I loved Metallica too but they lost their edge some time ago. Say what you want about Dave but he IS consistent. Love em or hate em he is Dave. (I personally hope he never changes)
IMHO

[Endrik]

Megadeth will win by default as it's cool to bash Metallica..

In my opinion Metallica wins with a slight edge as I think they are overall better songwriters and innovators.

[veemagic]

Megadeth will win by default as it's cool to bash Metallica..

In my opinion Metallica wins with a slight edge as I think they are overall better songwriters and innovators.

Maybe better pop/radio friendly song writers that I'll give ya, but as far as musicianship goes Megadeth hands down!

[Endrik]

Maybe better pop/radio friendly song writers that I'll give ya, but as far as musicianship goes Megadeth hands down!

musicianship doesn't have anything to do with good songwriting and 80's Metallica was hardly pop... either way I don't care... I like pop and a good songs is a good song no matter what genre it is