Originally Posted by Redjake

People can flame all they want from this point forward, but Metallica's S&M album was fucking awesome. When I first heard that they had took an orchestrated approach to some of their songs, I didn't know what to think. Boy I sure as hell thought something when I heard that album. DAMN. Man you just can't beat some of the songs on there. Most certainly enhances their songs in a very nice way. And if you think orchestras in rock music is just trying to cash in, listen to No Leaf Clover. A brand new song MADE for an orchestra and a metal band. And it is good. Damn good.

I do admit that some bands do it just to get the publicity though. Hell, that's fine with me, as long as it fits together and enhances the experience.