I've just picked up a copy of this on CD, and wow, I see what the fuss is about.
In terms of musical style, it's a very welcome return to the "Master of Puppets" and "...And Justice for All" era (easily my favourite Metal Licker albums). But, jeez, the sound quality...
The clipping and distortion are so high it's really unpleasant on the ears. If I'd gone into a music shop and listened to it on a pair of headphones, I'd have assumed the 'phones were damaged.
I saw a very good post on another forum, where a guy noted that a rock album should make you want to turn the volume up, whereas this one makes you want to turn it down. Surely that completely defeats the point of trying to make it loud during the production process.
Less "Master of Puppets" and more "Mastered by Muppets".
EDIT: Sign that petition!
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/re-mix-or-remaster-death-magnetic.html