Hmmm I hardly see the Internet chatter from a handful of people as the Stern bubble busting. They've weathered the storm for the past 14 years, now going from strength to strength, new premises and manufacturing machines for other companies. I think they're now listening to what the hobbyist wants in a machine (see Metallica) and I'm guessing they'll continue to listen.
Metallica was a one off. Wade Kraus and Dirty Donnie had already done a Metallica and presented it to their mate James Hetfield.
Stern then realised the opportunity and approached the band to make a commercial version. Metallica agreed with various strict stipulations on how it was going to be done and had the final word on every decision made about the machine.
Its a classic.. everyone agrees, but its only a classic because Stern weren't allowed to make their usual game. Had Stern had free reign over this title then it wouldn't be receiving the accolades it currently enjoys.
You wont see another Metallica from Stern, they are just not capable of it.
