New Metallica CD - $5 @ Hot Topic *Friday Only*

[argyle]

I swung by Hot Topic tonight to see if they had the new Metallica cd - figured they'd be doing the cd + t-shirt deal on it. They didn't, but they guy working there said cryptically "Friday - and you'll want to be here to get it." I asked him if they were doing the cd + t-shirt thing, and he says "no, it's much better." Before I left, he said that the company had told them not to spread the deal in-store but that they should post about it on myspace, etc. No idea why, but I said ok & got his myspace tag to add him.

Long story short, the deal is $5 for the cd Friday only, plus "select Metallica t-shirts" for $5 as well. Not too shabby. :)

[MikeHoncho]

Nice, I can get myself some shirts and the cd. Great deal!

[Blackout]

I have never shopped there, I've avoided it. $5 sounds like a great deal for any new release, so I guess I'll go in and out real quick. Kinda like holding your breathe when throwing out some smelly garbage or something. $5 shirts isn't that bad either.

[georox]

so I guess I'll go in and out real quick. Kinda like holding your breathe when throwing out some smelly garbage or something. $5 shirts isn't that bad either.

Yea, that's the best way to deal with the store. Possibly wear some sort of hazmat suit, for safety.

[argyle]

Eh, Hot Topic isn't that bad. I mean, sure, they have some emo stuff, but they have a lot of cool stuff too.

[MikeHoncho]

Eh, Hot Topic isn't that bad. I mean, sure, they have some emo stuff, but they have a lot of cool stuff too.
Don't say that. All the whiny bitches will flame you and call you emo. Sad world we live in ain't it?

[argyle]

Don't say that. All the whiny bitches will flame you and call you emo. Sad world we live in ain't it?

Heh, I know, but that's ok. ;)

I found the Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack on picture disk LP's a few years back there. Also found a set of Nintendo dominos. :-P

More recently, I've gotten some great deals on t-shirts, a cd or two, etc. I'll admit my selection for "unique" stores is somewhat limited, living in the heart of the South - but imo HT isn't a bad store at all.

[kube00]

Might have to drop in

[argyle]

Anyway, question for OP. Did you see any of the shirts that will be $5? I don't want anything from St. Anger era since I don't like the metallica logo from those times.

Nope, sorry - since I couldn't read about the deal until I got home I didn't get to check to see which shirts would be on sale. I will say that most of the shirts I remember seeing I liked - they're new shirts, but they are done in the style of their older stuff (80's-era looking logos/designs). Hopefully those are the ones in the sale.

[bmachine]

There's only 1 specific tee that's going to be $5 on Friday. It's a black tee with a silver "Metallica" logo on it.

This is not one of the tees that are currently available in the stores...the shirt, like the CD, can't be sold until Friday.

[lovemetal626]

$5 bucks a shirt!!! no way, they normally sell there shirts for 20+, overcharged bs

im so there. buying every shirt they have.

[argyle]

There's only 1 specific tee that's going to be $5 on Friday. It's a black tee with a silver "Metallica" logo on it.

This is not one of the tees that are currently available in the stores...the shirt, like the CD, can't be sold until Friday.

Thanks for clearing that up. Still, for $5 I'll snag one. :)

[shieryda]

Hoping to find a Master of Puppets tee.

[SpitFire158]

Hoping to find a Master of Puppets tee.

Same with me

[DaftPunkFan37]

I think i'll try and get on this, since i've been listenign to Master of Puppets lately and keep forgetting to DL their music. But I like having a hard copy of CDs, so i'll try and get it. But then I have to go into an emo store. So it's 50-50 for me

[lovemetal626]

so only 1 shirt for 5 bucks? hmm still worth it, might get 2 of them, cna always use an extra shirt.

[shieryda]

I'm not too impressed with the new disc, but for $5, I might just pick it up. Prolly get $2-3 for it at a used cd store.

[plasticbathmonki]

Don't say that. All the whiny bitches will flame you and call you emo. Sad world we live in ain't it?

Last time I was in a Hot Topic (many, many years ago) they were listening to Dashboard Confessional, so they can't call anyone a whiny emo kid.

[argyle]

Just got back with mine. I really like the cd so far - sounds like pre-black album stuff. Shirt is just a black shirt w/ a silver old-style Metallica logo on the front. Got 2, one for me & one for the fiancee. Good stuff. :)

[guyver2077]

so this is official?

[dbzzx]

Instore only? its 9.99 on site.

[bmachine]

so this is official?

Yup.

Instore only? its 9.99 on site.

The $5 pricetag is in-store only. And today only, actually...it'll go up to $9.99 at opening tomorrow.

[techstar25]

Hot Topic should do that with all new releases. $10 gets you a shirt and CD.

I'm aware that it's probably a partnership with the record label allowing them to sell it like this, but still.

[kdunn77]

Picked up 2, one for me and one for a co-worker. Thanks, OP!

[jmsloane83]

wow $5 for a retail CD? I havent heard anything off it yet but this is too good a deal to pass up.

[Blackout]

I picked up the cd. I think $5 was my limit for this release so I'm good.

[bmachine]

Hot Topic should do that with all new releases. $10 gets you a shirt and CD.

I'm aware that it's probably a partnership with the record label allowing them to sell it like this, but still.

HT typically does a $20 CD/tee bundle for a new release every Tuesday. The Metallica thing is kind of a special deal, obviously.

If you're into Avenged Sevenfold, Rise Against, Escape the Fate, or the Death Note live-action movie you might want to check back at your friendly neighborhood Hot Topic later in the month. ;)

I can't comment on the logistics of the Metallica promo but, rest assured, Metallica and Warner Bros. Records are being paid full "cost" price for this CD.

[argyle]

HT typically does a $20 CD/tee bundle for a new release every Tuesday. The Metallica thing is kind of a special deal, obviously.

If you're into Avenged Sevenfold, Rise Against, Escape the Fate, or the Death Note live-action movie you might want to check back at your friendly neighborhood Hot Topic later in the month. ;)

I'm hoping they do that bundle deal with the new Within Temptation cd that's coming out this month. They already have the shirts for the new album, and they're very nice.

[shieryda]

I picked up the cd. I think $5 was my limit for this release so I'm good.

Shoot, I should have asked you to pick up one for me. They prolly won't have too many left by the time I get over there.

[loganx1187]

Picked up the CD, and I think I'll go back and grab a shirt if they still have some. I wasn't going to buy this CD after St. Anger, but at $5.00 I decided to bite.

It's definitely better than St. Anger, but that's like saying someone is taller than Verne Troyer. Not hard to accomplish at all.

[mer71]

Snagged the cd and shirt. Now time to return that "bogus" cd deal to Best Buy.

[the4thnobleman]

The trouble with Hot Topic is they hate fat people. Therefore, they never get a chance to have some of my money. If they'd carry anything over an XL I am in shock, let alone a 3X.

[munch]

The trouble with Hot Topic is they hate fat people. Therefore, they never get a chance to have some of my money. If they'd carry anything over an XL I am in shock, let alone a 3X.

This doesn't sound like Hot Topic's problem to me.

[redshadow]

This doesn't sound like Hot Topic's problem to me.


This.


Also. This album isn't anything special. To the person that said it sounds like Pre-Black Album stuff...No. It doesn't. It's better than St. Anger, but I'll take Ride the Lightning or Kill em All any day of the week. This has no classical influence whatsoever, nor does it have a point, as the whole record just seems aimless and thrown together.

[argyle]

Also. This album isn't anything special. To the person that said it sounds like Pre-Black Album stuff...No. It doesn't. It's better than St. Anger, but I'll take Ride the Lightning or Kill em All any day of the week. This has no classical influence whatsoever, nor does it have a point, as the whole record just seems aimless and thrown together.

*shrug* to each his own I suppose. I've listened to it several times today, and I really like it. It is VERY reminiscent of their old stuff imo. The songs are longer and much more complex than anything they've put out on their past 3 albums. It's a return to form imo. I've been anything but a Metallica fan for years now, but this album has brought me back around.

[bmachine]

The trouble with Hot Topic is they hate fat people. Therefore, they never get a chance to have some of my money. If they'd carry anything over an XL I am in shock, let alone a 3X.

The new Metallica CD is one-size-fits-all.

[mer71]

Keep in mind that Justice and everything before that is twenty+ years old. The Stones, Pink Floyd, Ozzy/Sabbath, AC/DC, etc, today do not sound the same as in their prime. Also the tech to record music is so much better today. The rawness you heard on Puppets, Ride, would sound so different today. The thing that shocked me about Justice, was not the songs, but the clean sound. Maybe I am the only one that thinks this.

[Captain_Insano16]

Hey Argyle - thanks for the heads up on this - I picked up the CD and a shirt. First time I have been to Eastdale in a long time. So far I dig the CD - its ALOT better than the last one/few to me.... I'd have to agree with you that it reminds me more of the older stuff (which is a good thing).

The dude that was working at hot topic today was kinda crazy - had a nail through his ear and was telling me about his "mad ninja skillz" !?!?

Rolling stone has a pretty decent review of the new cd if anyone is interested....

http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/metallica/albums/album/22723926/review/22787142/death_magnetic