Say what you’ll about Metallica; they’re nonetheless loud sufficient to get noise complaints from the locals.

When the band performed at Obtain Pageant at Donington Park on June 8, DerbyshireLive reviews that their set could possibly be heard as far-off as 15 miles away within the city of West Hallam, leading to noise complaints.

One of many irritated neighbors says:

“Is it actually acceptable to have the ability to hear Obtain in Spondon? Eleven miles away, so loud, and at 10 p.m. on a Thursday night, when now we have to stand up for work at 5 a.m. tomorrow. Having already suffered the visitors chaos and mayhem brought on by this competition, maybe subsequent yr’s occasion ought to be severely thought of for the sake of native residents.”

One other reads:

“That is ridiculous; Obtain Pageant is six miles away, and the thudding is unreal, and nonetheless a working day tomorrow. Poorly deliberate this yr with unhealthy visitors administration, and the sound this yr appears louder; sod the individuals who dwell close by, eh?”

In fact, in contrast to within the early days of Metallica getting instructed to show it down, a few of the of us who weren’t capable of make it to the competition have been stoked to have the ability to hear it totally free:

“The best metallic band on the planet and also you’re listening to it totally free,” says one other commenter. “Recognize it.”

In spite of everything these complaints, native police issued an official assertion:

“We’re receiving numerous calls from residents involved about noise from the Obtain Pageant this night. Obtain Pageant is an annual music occasion held at Donington Park close to Citadel Donington in Leicestershire.

“We’re not capable of assist with considerations about noise, however North West Leicestershire District Council have offered info round what residents can anticipate, and what to do should you really feel you might be experiencing unreasonable noise ranges. For particulars, please go to this hyperlink. Residents may also get extra info, together with particulars of noise assessments, on the Obtain web site.”

So whether or not or not you want their new materials, it stays a indisputable fact that for some, it is just too loud.