So Metallica is dropping a new album out of nowhere, and if you listen, I think they've gone back to their roots.

Well, that's good to hear. I like their old music. And these years may be a good time for music.

We've got new albums from Red hot chili peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Dinosaur Jr, Alice in Chains... etc.
And my parents always get surprised when I tell them their favorite bands from high school are still making music.