Reaching its twentieth anniversary this year, Metallica's eighth studio album St Anger remains, for many, the nadir of the metal legends' recorded output. Released in the wake of extraordinary tension within the band and the awkward exit of bassist Jason Newsted, its tinny production, lack of solos and clunky lyrics has sealed it an unenviable legacy in the eyes (and ears) of Metallica fans.
That's not to say it doesn't have its staunch defenders, however - including none other than Led Zeppelin guitar god Jimmy Page and White Stripes legend Jack White. According to the album's producer Bob Rock in a recent interview on Chris Jericho's Talk Is Jericho podcast, both rock icons made a point of coming up to the producer and heaping praise on St Anger following its release.
