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The fourth full-length studio album by legendary American Epic Heavy/Power Metal band.
One of the best Manowar’s albums and the last of the band’s classic era, "Sign Of The Hammer" brings all the successful elements of the first three albums together resulting in Manowar's most consistent and cohesive album to that point in their career.
It is a good a place to start, as any if you've never listened to Manowar, as everything you need to know about the band is right here. This is an album that should own everyone, who claims they like Heavy Metal. Everyone, who likes music in general, should have a copy of this epic masterpiece!
In 2005, “Sign of the Hammer” was ranked number 418 in Rock Hard magazine's book of “The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time”.
10 Records Ltd., 1984 (DIX 10). Made in UK. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. All Men Play on Ten 3:54
2. Animals 3:35
3. Thor (The Powerhead) 5:22
4. Mountains 7:40

Side 2
5. Sign of the Hammer 4:16
6. The Oath 4:50
7. Thunderpick 3:33
8. Guyana (Cult Of The Damned) 7:06

Total playing time: 40:16 min.
 

Russian Disc, 1991 (R60 00505). Made in USSR. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.

 
Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Debora 3:09
2. Mystic Lady 3:11
3. Rock On 3:26
4. Spaceball Ricochet 3:34
5. Buick Mackane 3:32
6. Chariot Choogle 2:43

Side B:
7. Baby Boomerang 2:16
8. Rabbit Fighter 3:55
9. Baby Strange    3:03
10. Ballrooms Of Mars 4:07
11. Main Man 4:15
12. Solid Gold Easy Action 2:16


Total playing time: 44:04 min.

The third full-length studio album by the American Progressive/Sludge Metal band.
After springing into existence fully formed with the fantastic Progressive Post-Sludge "Remission", Mastodon injected more melody and ambition into its accomplished and worthy follow-up, "Leviathan". Their Proggy tendencies became even more prominent on "Blood Mountain". The band's emphasis on clean, melodic vocals instead of the harsher vocals that the band used on their early work continues to grow on this album.
Like Mastodon's previous studio work "Leviathan", "Blood Mountain" is a concept album. According to bassist Troy Sanders, "It's about climbing up a mountain and the different things that can happen to you when you're stranded on a mountain, in the woods, and you're lost. You're starving, hallucinating, running into strange creatures. You're being hunted. It's about that whole struggle." Guitarist Bill Kelliher considers this album to represent the earth element. At the time, bassist Troy Sanders called it "sonically the best album we have done".
The album includes guest appearances by Scott Kelly of Neurosis on "Crystal Skull", Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age on "Colony of Birchmen", as well as keyboard player Isaiah "Ikey" Owens of The Mars Volta and singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala of At The Drive-In and The Mars Volta on "Pendulous Skin" and "Siberian Divide", respectively.
"Blood Mountain" voted the best album of 2006 in the UK Metal Hammer Magazine end-of year polls, as well as top in Total Guitar Magazine's top 50 albums of 2006. It was also rated the 17th Greatest Metal Album of All Time by a countdown recently carried out by gaming website IGN. "Blood Mountain" entered the Billboard 200 bestselling album charts at No. 32, with 24 000 sold copies, marking it the third highest debut in the band's career before "Crack The Skye" and "The Hunter". The album is also one of the band's highest selling effort to date. By December 2006, the album had sold more than 65 000 copies in the U.S. alone according to the band's website. By March 2009, the album had sold 150 000 copies in the U.S. according to Nielsen Soundscan, and by September 2010 it had sold 176 000 copies.
Over the last fifteen years, Mastodon has grown into one of the leading lights in contemporary Heavy Metal. As intelligent as they are massive, they took a significant step forward with their third album and major label debut.
Release Relapse Music (BMI)/Reprise Records, A Warner Music Group Company, 2006/2017 (561699-1). Made in Czech. First time on Picture Disc.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. The Wolf Is Loose 3:34
2. Crystal Skull 3:27
3. Sleeping Giant 5:36
4. Capillarian Crest 4:25
5. Circle Of The Cysquatch 3:19
6. Bladecatcher 3:20

Side 2
7. Colony Of Birchmen 4:19
8. Hunters Of The Sky 3:52
9. Hand Of Stone 3:30
10. This Mortal Soil 5:00
11. Siberian Divide 5:32
12. Pendulous Skin 22:15

Total playing time: 68:09 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by the American Progressive/Sludge Metal/Hard Rock band.
"The Hunter" is Mastodon's second non-concept album. Moreover, it's marks the first time that drummer Brann Dailor composes and sings a Mastodon song in its entirety ("Creature Lives"), and takes lead vocal duties on more than two songs. Like Mastodon's previous album "Crack The Skye", "The Hunter" features a mix of clean singing and a few songs with harsher shouting vocals.
On "The Hunter", Mastodon abandoned the Proggy, conceptual route taken on previous outings, choosing instead to mine the trailblazing, riff-heavy abandon of their 2004 masterpiece, "Leviathan". Mastodon's increasingly accessible sound may not land them a hit anytime soon, but cuts like “Black Tongue”, “Curl of the Burl” and “Balsteroid”, all of which arrive in sequence at the front of the set, show a willingness to write within the parameters of 21st century Pop music’s dark side. That’s not to say that the band has pulled its head out of the vastness of space, as there are more than enough tracks here to satisfy fans who prefer the Sludgy, drop-D epics of yore to the more organized roar of "The Hunter" 's front end. Fueled by Brãnn Dailor's Jazzy, machine-gun drumming, songs like “Octopus Has No Friends”, “All the Heavy Lifting” and “Bedazzled Fingernails”, despite coming in at under five minutes, are epically arranged, and the surprisingly hummable, bass melody-led swamp monster anthem “Creature Lives” sounds like a Sabbathy, Lovecraftian take on Jane’s Addiction's “Summertime Rolls”. The closest " The Hunter" comes to reaching an apex is on the breathless “Spectrelight”, a relentless three-minute slab of pure unadulterated fury that will probably clock in at around a minute and half live, but it’s an album that doesn’t really need to peak, as it never promises a thing it can’t back up, boldly and loudly.
The song "Spectrelight" features Neurosis vocalist/guitarist Scott Kelly as a guest. Guitarist Bill Kelliher provides lead vocals on the bonus track "Deathbound". "The Hunter" is their first release with producer Mike Elizondo.
In its first week of release in the UK, the album reached number 19 on the UK Albums Chart and position number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart selling over 39000 copies in the first week. As of December 2011, "The Hunter" has sold over 75133 copies in the United States.
Reprise Records/Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records, 2011 (RRCAR 7675-1). Made in Germany. First press. 180 Gram Vinyl.


Tracklist:

SIDE A:
1. Black Tongue 3:25
2. Curl Of The Burl 3:38
3. Blasteroid 2:33
4. Stargasm 4:37
5. Octopus Has No Friends 3:46
6. All The Heavy Lifting 4:29
7. The Hunter 5:15

SIDE B:
8. Dry Bone Valley 3:57
9. Thickening 4:28
10. Creature Lives 4:39
11. Spectrelight 3:07
12. Bedazzled Fingernails 3:06
13. The Sparrow 5:30

Total playing time: 52:30

The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The release of "Endgame" brings with it a startling realization: if first-generation Thrash Metal fans had been polled about which of the genre's "Big Four" - Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth - would prove to be the most resilient and consistently prolific over the next quarter century, the only sure-fire consensus would probably have been "well, anyone but Megadeth"! And yet, 12 studio albums and 150-plus songs later - more than any of the other three have managed - that's exactly what's come to pass.
This album is debut for new guitarist Chris Broderick (ex-Nevermore, Jag Panzer). It was the second Megadeth album released through Roadrunner Records and the first album featuring guitarist Chris Broderick, following Glen Drover's departure in 2008 and was the band's last studio album with bass guitarist James LoMenzo; original bassist Dave Ellefson would rejoin the band only several months after the album's release.
“Endgame” entered the Billboard 200 at number 9 (marking the band's tenth overall top 10 debut), and has sold around 150000 copies in the U.S. as of April 2011. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, and was thought of continuing the success from the band's previous album “United Abominations”. "Head Crusher" had been nominated for "Best Metal Performance" at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards.
"Endgame" is arguably the least commercially concerned Megadeth album since "Rust in Peace" some 20 years earlier, and by touching on so many of the favored songwriting styles of those early years, it should not only give their typically opinionated fan base very little to kvetch and moan about, but also throw new fuel upon the flames of Megadeth's unlikely longevity!!
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records, 2009 (RRCAR 7885-1). Made in Germany. First press. 180 Gram Vinyl.


Tracklist:

SIDE A:
1. Dialectic Chaos 2:26
2. This Day We Fight! 3:27
3. 44 Minutes 4:37
4. 1,320' 3:50
5. Bite The Hand 4:01
6. Bodies 3:34

SIDE B:
7. Endgame 5:57
8. The Hardest Part Of Letting Go...Sealed With A Kiss 4:42
9. Head Crusher 3:26
10. How The Story Ends 4:29
11. The Right To Go Insane 4:18

Total playing time: 44:47

First re-release on Pic-Vinyl of the third full-length studio album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
A largely uninspired effort recorded with a new guitarist and drummer, "So Far, So Good...So What!" lacks the conceptual unity and musical bite of "Peace Sells...", which helps push much of its lyrical material into the realm of self-parody, as Mustaine rants about the PMRC, the apocalypse, ex-girlfriends, and other people he is angry with, while hinting at the depth of his substance abuse problem with "502", a paean to driving drunk. The album wants to sound threatening but mostly comes off as forced and somewhat juvenile; typical is the embarrassing cover of "Anarchy in the U.K.", which is played in Megadeth's tightly controlled riffing style and without the looseness of the original, making it sound stilted and stiff - and Mustaine doesn't even get the lyrics right. This one is for diehards only. 
It is the band's only album recorded with Chuck Behler and Jeff Young, who were fired immediately after the subsequent tour. This album features one of the first songs Dave Mustaine wrote for Megadeth, which was "Set The World Afire", being the first song he wrote after being fired from Metallica. He later admitted writing the lyrics during his journey home from the departure.
"So Far, So Good… So What!" sold 400000 copies one month after its release, becoming Megadeth's fastest selling album at that point. The record eventually went Platinum and indicated Megadeth's forthcoming emergence from the Underground scene.
Capitol Records, LLC/Universal International Music B.V., 1988/2014 (0602537976508). Made in Netherlands. 180 Gram Vinyl. Release includes a voucher to download MP3 version of the album.


Tracklist:

SIDE ONE:
1. Into The Lungs Of Hell 3:22
2. Set The World Afire 5:48
3. Anarchy In The U.K. 3:01
4. Mary Jane 4:24

SIDE TWO:
5. 502 3:29
6. In My Darkest Hour 6:26
7. Liar 3:20
8. Hook In Mouth 4:48

Total playing time: 34:38

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Darker, heavier, and more immediate than 2009's "Endgame", Dave Mustaine's snarling vocals ride higher in the mix this time around, but fans need not fear, as his fleet fingers are still possessed with the power to conjure the dead!
It is the first Megadeth studio album since “The World Needs a Hero” (2001) on which bass guitarist and founding member Dave Ellefson performs. This is the third and final album in the band's contract with Roadrunner Records. Album features a combination of newly composed tracks, along with older cuts written years ago, but never put to tape. Three tracks of the album are re-recordings of songs that were written around 1991 and have already been released on other Megadeth albums. A demo version of "New World Order" was included on the 2004 remastered edition of "Youthanasia". "Black Swan" was originally written for the "Youthanasia" recording sessions. It was released as a bonus track on the remastered deluxe version of "Youthanasia" and "United Abominations". "Millennium of the Blind" was also released as a bonus track on the 2004 remastered version of "Youthanasia".
The lead single from “Thirteen” was the Al Capone-inspired "Public Enemy No. 1". This was followed by "Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)" about a month later. A third song from the album, "Sudden Death", was released as a single prior to the announcement of “Thirteen” to promote "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock". Both "Sudden Death" and "Public Enemy No. 1" received Grammy nominations, as did "Whose Life (Is It Anyways?)". "Whose Life" and "Public Enemy No. 1" were nominated for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance at the 55th and 54th Grammy Awards respectively, and "Sudden Death" was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards.
“Thirteen” debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart and has sold about 120 000 copies in the United States as of December 2012. The album has received mostly positive reviews from critics and has a Metacritic rating of 71/100.
Gatefold double 180g vinyl.
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records, 2012 (RRCAR 7700-1). Made in Germany. First press. 


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Sudden Death 5:07
2. Public Enemy No.1 4:15
3. Whose Life (Is It Anyways) 3:50
Side B
4. We The People 4:33
5. Guns Drugs & Money 4:20
6. Never Dead 4:33
Running time: 26:38 min.

Side C
1. New World Order 3:56
2. Fast Lane 4:04
3. Black Swan 4:10
4. Wrecker 3:52
Side D
5. Millemium Of The Blind 4:15
6. Deadly Nightshade 4:55
7. 13 5:50
Running time: 31:02 min.

Total playing time: 57:40 min.

The fifteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Produced by Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw, it was released on frontman and guitarist Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft label via Universal Music Group. Prior to “Dystopia”'s recording, longtime drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick announced their departure from the band.
Musically, "Dystopia" is more energetic and focused than anything Megadeth have released in quite a while. Following the lukewarm response to the band's previous album, 2013's “Super Collider”, “Dystopia” received largely favorable reaction from critics, being considered a return to form for the band. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart, making “Dystopia” the band's second highest charting album in the U.S. after “Countdown To Extinction”, which peaked at number two in 1992. Additionally, the title track earned the band its first Grammy win (for Best Metal Performance) at the 59th Grammy Awards after eleven unsuccessful nominations. The album sold 148 000 copies in the US by December 2016, becoming the second biggest-selling Heavy Metal album released in 2016.
180 g vinyl includes printed inner sleeve and download voucher.
Tradecraft/Universal Music Enterprises, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc./T-Boy Records, 2016 (06025 476 139-4 (3)). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Czech. First press.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. The Threat Is Real 4:22
2. Dystopia 4:59
3. Fatal Illusion 4:15
4. Death From Within 4:47
5. Bullet To The Brain 4:29

Side Two
1. Post American World 4:25
2. Poisonous Shadows 6:02
3. Conquer Of Die! 3:33
4. Lying In State 3:34
5. The Emperor 3:52
6. Foreign Policy (Fear cover) 2:28

Total playing time: 46:46 min.

The second EP by British Oldschool Death Metal band.
Oldschool Death Metal at its very best from the ex-members of Benediction, Napalm Death and Bolt Thrower!
Track "Drone Strike" is exclusive to this lush collector`s item and was never released before.
B-side offers the demo version of the forthcoming album's track "Surrounded (By Death)", released before as a sampler to November's 2016 issue of Decibel Magazine on flexi disc.
Limited to 2000 copies picture vinyl.
Nuclear Blast, 2017 (NB 3904-5). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Drown Strike 05:07

Side B
2. Surrounded (By Death) 03:16

Total playing time: 08:23 min.

Samples: https://willettsio.bandcamp.com

Official release of the second album by German Horror Death/Thrash Metal band.
Originally, the album was self-released by the band in 2009 on CD.
Music from this album used as soundtrack for "The Evil within us", and "The Expressionless" movies.
Cover art by Tom Sullivan (Evil Dead Movies).
Limited Edition to 400 copies Black Vinyl features two bonus tracks from “Untot” demo 2019*.
G.U.C., 2019 (G.U.C. 036-19). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Seite A
1. Die Auferstehung 02:12
2. Metzgermeister 03:15
3. Seelenfresser 05:19
4. Der Nachzehrer 06:58

Seite B
5. Fabrik des Todes 03:09
6. Verwertung 00:35
7. Aus meinem Grab 03:08
8. Untot* 05:18
9. Metzgermeister* 03:14
Total playing time: 33:08 min.

Official release of the second album by German Horror Death/Thrash Metal band.
Originally, the album was self-released by the band in 2009 on CD.
Music from this album used as soundtrack for "The Evil within us", and "The Expressionless" movies.
Cover art by Tom Sullivan (Evil Dead Movies).
Limited Edition to 100 copies Clear Vinyl features two bonus tracks from “Untot” demo 2019*.
G.U.C., 2019 (G.U.C. 036-19). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Seite A
1. Die Auferstehung 02:12
2. Metzgermeister 03:15
3. Seelenfresser 05:19
4. Der Nachzehrer 06:58

Seite B
5. Fabrik des Todes 03:09
6. Verwertung 00:35
7. Aus meinem Grab 03:08
8. Untot* 05:18
9. Metzgermeister* 03:14
Total playing time: 33:08 min.

Third re-release of the cover songs compilation album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
After years of success, critical acclaim, personal loss, and fan backlash, Metallica had seen it all. It also seemed that they had done everything they had really wanted to do. So the question was quite simply: what to do next? Easy, make a covers' album!
Metallica has always enjoyed playing covers, and this collection is a nice salute to their long career and the bands they enjoy listening to. “Garage Inc.” Sadly, this is the best thing that they might have done in the 90s since the “Black Album”.
Overall, Metallica’s “Garage Inc.” is quite an interesting little insight into the influences of Metallica. Also, it is quite interesting, is what they do to modify each song to fit them. “Garage Inc.” is best suited for fans that might not have the budget or time to track down all of these separate releases.
Blackened Recordings, Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 1998/2014 (BLCKND013-1). Made in EU.


Tracklist:

Disc I
Side One (New Recordings '98)
1. Free Speech For The Dumb 02:35
2. It`s Electric 03:33
3. Sabbra Cadabra 06:20
4. Turn The Page 06:06
Side Two (New Recordings '98)
5. Die My Darling, Die 02:26
6. Loverman 07:52
7. Mercyful Fate 11:10
Running time: 40:02 min.

Disc II
Side One (New Recordings '98)
8. Astronomy 06:37
9. Whiskey In The Jar 05:04
10. Tuesday`s Gone 09:03
11. The More I See 03:23
Side Two (Garage Days Re-Revisited '87)
1. Helpless 06:36
2. The Small Hours 06:40
3. The Wait 04:52
4. Crash Course In Brain Surgery 03:08
5. Last Caress / Green Hill 03:29
Running time: 48:52 min.

Disc III
Side One (Garage Days Revisited '84)
6. Am I Evil 07:50
7. Blitzkrieg 03:36
(B-Sides & One-Offs '88-'91)
8. Breadfan 05:41
9. The Prince 04:24
10. Stone Cold Crazy 02:17
Side Two (B-Sides & One-Offs '88-'91)
11. So What 03:08
12. Killing Time 03:03
(Motorheadache '95)
13. Overkill 04:05
14. Damage Case 03:40
15. Stone Dead Forever 04:51
16. Too Late Too Late 03:12
Running time: 45:47 min.

Total playing time: 134:41 min.

30th Anniversary Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica’s eponymous album, better known as "The Black Album", is remastered! This reissue is remastered for ultimate sound quality!! The standard album is remastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering, and all other content is remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering. All content was overseen by executive producer Greg Fidelman.
Released on August 13, 1991, “Metallica” was a departure from the Thrash Metal style of Metallica's previous four albums and saw the band moving towards a more commercial Heavy Metal sound. Many fans consider the album the initial turning point in their music, where "old" and "new" Metallica are distinguished from one another.
"The Black Album" is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed records of all time, with global sales of over 35 million, and contains a series of unrelenting singles, "Enter Sandman", "The Unforgiven", "Nothing Else Matters", "Wherever I May Roam", and "Sad But True". It debuted at number one in ten countries and spent four consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200, making it Metallica's first album to top the album charts. "Metallica" is the band's best-selling album to date, with over 16 million copies sold in the United States. It is one of the best-selling albums worldwide, and also one of the best-selling albums in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan tracking began. Up to 2012, the album was certified 16× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2020, the album was ranked number 235 on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. In December 2019, "Metallica" became the fourth release in American history to enter the 550-week milestone on the Billboard 200. It also became the second longest-charting traditional title in history, and the second to spend 550 weeks on the album charts.
Limited Edition to 52 000 numbered copies, Deluxe Numbered Box Set (with magnetic flap) comes in custom packing box and outer cardboard sleeve, and includes the "Metallica" album remastered on 180-gram Double LP and CD, "Sad But True" 12" Picture EP, "Live At Wembley" 12" EP, "Live In Moscow" Double LP, 13 x Bonus CDs and 6 x DVDs (all DVDs are region-free), featuring unreleased content (live shows, rough mixes, demos, etc), MP3 download card of all audio, four tour laminates, lanyard, three lithos, three guitar picks, lyric folder and sheets, and a 120-page hard-cover book with never-before-seen photos + stories from those who were there.
Blackened Recordings, 1991/2021 (BLCKND008RD-1). Made in USA. Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:


“Metallica” 2LP (Remastered)

Side 1
1. Enter Sandman 5:29    
2. Sad But True 5:24    
3. Holier Than Thou 3:47
Side 2
1. The Unforgiven    6:26    
2. Wherever I May Roam 6:42    
3. Don’t Tread On Me 3:59
Running time: 31:47 min.

Side 3
1. Through The Never 4:01    
2. Nothing Else Matters    6:29    
3. Of Wolf And Man 4:16
Side 4
1. The God That Failed 5:05    
2. My Friend Of Misery 6:47    
3. The Struggle Within 3:51
Running time:  30:29 min.


“Sad But True” Picture LP (45RPM)

Side 1
1. Sad But True 5:28    
2. Nothing Else Matters (Elevator Version) 6:32
Side 2
1. Creeping Death (Live at Tushino Airfield, Moscow, Russia – September 28th, 1991) 8:02
2. Sad But True (Demo) 4:54
Running time: 24:56 min.


“Live At Wembley Stadium, London, England - April 20th, 1992” LP (45RPM)

Side 1
1. Enter Sandman (Live) 5:39
Side 2
1. Sad But True (Live) 5:30
2. Nothing Else Matters (Live) 6:17
Running time: 17:26 min.


“Live At Tushino Airfield, Moscow, Russia - September 28th, 1991” 2LP 

Side 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone cover) 1:45    
2. Enter Sandman (Live)    5:22
3. Creeping Death (Live) 7:40
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live)    6:56
Side 2
1. Fade To Black (Live) 7:17
2. Sad But True (Live) 5:19
3. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:26
Running time: 38:45 min.

Side 3
1. Seek & Destroy (Live) 6:35
2. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:48
3. One (Live) 8:00
Side 4
1. Whiplash (Live) 4:17
2. Symptom Of The Universe / Back In Black Jam (Encore Jam) (Live) 2:49
3. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfits cover)    1:29
4. Am I Evil? (Live) (Diamond Head cover)    3:14
5. Battery (Live) 5:00
Running time: 37:12 min.


“Metallica” CD (Remastered)

1. Enter Sandman 5:32
2. Sad But True 5:25
3. Holier Than Thou 3:48    
4. The Unforgiven    6:27
5. Wherever I May Roam 6:44
6. Don’t Tread On Me 4:00
7. Through The Never 4:03
8. Nothing Else Matters    6:29
9. Of Wolf And Man 4:17
10. The God That Failed    5:09
11. My Friend Of Misery    6:50
12. The Struggle Within    3:55
Running time: 62:39 min.


“Interviews: The David Fricke Tapes” CD 

1. Kirk (Interview) 15:35
2. Jason (Interview) 16:48
3. Lars (Interview) 19:43
4. James (Interview) 22:43
Running time: 74:49 min.


“Interviews: The Steffan Chirazi Tapes” CD

1. Lars (Interview) 43:27    
2. Jason (Interview) 8:20    
3. Kirk (Interview) 10:59    
4. James (Interview) 17:09
Running time: 79:55 min.


“Riffs & Demos” 2CD

Disc 1
1. The Unforgiven (James’ Riff Tapes) 1:08
2. Nothing Else Matters (James’ Riff Tapes) 4:55
3. Sad But True (James’ Riff Tapes) 0:56
4. Holier Than Thou (James’ Riff Tapes) 1:48
5. Don’t Tread On Me (James’ Riff Tapes) 1:13
6. The Unforgiven (James’ Riff Tapes II) 0:22
7. The Struggle Within (James’ Riff Tapes) 1:32
8. The Unforgiven (James’ Riff Tapes III) 2:10
9. The God That Failed (James’ Riff Tapes) 0:43
10. Wherever I May Roam (James’ Riff Tapes) 0:25
11. Enter Sandman (Kirk’s Riff Tapes) 1:12
12. Through The Never (Kirk’s Riff Tapes) 1:27
13. Of Wolf And Man (Kirk’s Riff Tapes) 0:30
14. Enter Sandman (Kirk’s Riff Tapes II) 0:40
15. My Friend Of Misery (Jason’s Riff Tapes) 4:38
16. Enter Sandman (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:34
17. Sad But True (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 2:00
18. The God That Failed (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:16
19. Don’t Tread On Me (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:05
20. The Struggle Within (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 0:42
21. Holier Than Thou (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:40
22. Sad But True (July 6th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 0:53
23. Sad But True (July 12th, 1990 Demo) 5:12
24. Don’t Tread On Me (July 12th, 1990 Demo) 4:09
25. Enter Sandman (July 12th, 1990 Demo) 4:50
26. Nothing Else Matters (July 12th, 1990 Demo) 6:04
27. Of Wolf And Man (July 12th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 2:21
28. Through The Never (July 12th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 3:00
29. The Struggle Within (July 24th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 1:24
30. Wherever I May Roam (July 24th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 2:17
31. Wherever I May Roam (July 30th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 6:05
32. The Struggle Within (July 30th, 1990, Writing In Progress) 3:47
Running time: 71:58 min.

Disc 2
1. Enter Sandman (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 5:04
2. Sad But True (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 4:54
3. Don’t Tread On Me (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 3:59
4. Nothing Else Matters (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 5:54
5. Holier Than Thou (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 3:48
6. Wherever I May Roam (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 5:35
7. The Struggle Within (August 13th, 1990 Demo) 3:45
8. The God That Failed (August 22nd, 1990, Writing in Progress) 1:20
9. Of Wolf And Man (August 22nd, 1990, Writing in Progress) 1:01
10. My Friend Of Misery (August 29th, 1990, Writing in Progress) 4:05
11. The Unforgiven (August 29th, 1990, Writing in Progress) 3:44
12. Through The Never (August 31st, 1990 Demo) 3:39
13. Of Wolf And Man (August 31st, 1990 Demo) 4:05
14. The God That Failed (August 31st, 1990 Demo) 4:45
15. The Unforgiven (September 3rd, 1990, Writing in Progress) 5:44
16. My Friend Of Misery (September 3rd, 1990, Writing in Progress) 1:47
Running time: 63:09 min.


“Pre-Production Rehearsals + Radio Edits” CD

1. Enter Sandman (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 4:59
2. Sad But True (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 5:18
3. Holier Than Thou (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 3:47
4. Nothing Else Matters (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:11
5. Wherever I May Roam (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:07
6. Don’t Tread On Me (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 4:08
7. Through The Never (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 3:50
8. The Unforgiven (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:43
9. Of Wolf And Man (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 4:16
10. The God That Failed (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 5:11
11. My Friend Of Misery (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 6:24
12. The Struggle Within (Pre-Production Rehearsal) 3:59
13. Enter Sandman (Radio Edit) 4:02
14. The Unforgiven (Radio Edit) 5:01
15. Nothing Else Matters (Radio Edit) 5:01
16. Wherever I May Roam (Radio Edit) 5:00
Running time: 79:57 min.


“Rough & Alternate Mixes” 2CD

Disc 1
1. So What (Early Take - October 12th, 1990) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 3:02
2. Killing Time (Take 18 - October 12th, 1990) (Sweet Savage cover) 3:09
3. Through The Never (Take 53 - October 22nd, 1990) 4:14
4. Holier Than Thou (Take 9 - October 27th, 1990) 4:01
5. My Friend Of Misery (Take 4 - October 27th, 1990) 6:38
6. The Struggle Within (Take 12 - November 10th, 1990) 3:26
7. Of Wolf And Man (Take 2 - December 6th, 1990) 4:30
8. The God That Failed (Take 26 - December 6th, 1990) 5:04
9. Don’t Tread On Me  (Take 6 - December 15th, 1990) 4:02
10. Enter Sandman (Take 15 - January 21st, 1991) 3:37
11. Enter Sandman (Take 35 - January 21st, 1991) 1:30
12. Late Night Skynyrd Jam : Free Bird (January 23rd, 1991 (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover) 4:09
13. The Unforgiven (139 BPM Take - January 29th, 1991) 5:19
14. Nothing Else Matters (Take 19 - January 29th, 1991) 4:56
15. Sad But True (Take 36 - February 5th, 1991) 5:18
16. Wherever I May Roam (Take 3 - February 5th, 1991) 4:59
Running time: 67:54 min.

Disc 2
1. Enter Sandman  (May 13th, 1991 Rough Mix) 5:35
2. The God That Failed  (May 13th, 1991 Rough Mix) 5:02
3. The Struggle Within  (May 13th, 1991 Rough Mix) 3:55
4. The Unforgiven (May 14th, 1991 Rough Mix) 6:21
5. Wherever I May Roam (May 14th, 1991 Rough Mix) 6:22
6. Don’t Tread On Me (May 14th, 1991 Rough Mix) 4:08
7. Through The Never (May 14th, 1991 Rough Mix) 4:03
8. Sad But True (May 23rd, 1991 Rough Mix) 5:24
9. Of Wolf And Man (June 2nd, 1991 Rough Mix) 4:19
10. My Friend Of Misery (June 2nd, 1991 Rough Mix) 6:43
11. Holier Than Thou (June 2nd, 1991 Rough Mix) 3:48
12. Nothing Else Matters (Orchestra/Clean Guitar/Vocal Mix - July 8th, 1991) 6:41
13. Nothing Else Matters [Orchestra/Clean Guitar/Vocal Mix – July 8th, 1991] 6:46
14. Nothing Else Matters (Elevator Version) 6:31
Running time: 75:38 min.


“Some Shit From Day On The Green, Oakland, CA - October 12th, 1991” CD

1. Creeping Death (Live) 3:32
2. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 7:02
3. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 7:10
4. Sad But True (Live) 5:39
5. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 6:58
6. Bass Solo (Live) 4:27
7. Through The Never (Live) 4:40
8. The Unforgiven (Live) 7:47
9. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:03
10. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:33
11. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:59
12. Fade To Black (Live) 7:34
13. Whiplash (Live) 4:52
Running time: 77:16 min.


“Live At Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA - January 11th, 1992 + Covers + B-Sides” 3CD

Disc 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:45
2. Enter Sandman (Live) 5:28
3. Creeping Death (Live) 8:04
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 6:25
5. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 7:45
6. Sad But True (Live) 5:24
7. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 6:27
8. The Four Horsemen (Live) 7:28
9. Bass Solo (Live) 8:17
10. Through The Never (Live) 4:23
11. The Unforgiven (Live) 7:31
12. Justice Medley : Eye Of The Beholder / Blackened / The Frayed Ends Of Sanity / And Justice For All (Live) 9:31
Running time: 78:28 min.

Disc 2
1. Drum Solo (Live) 12:52
2. Guitar Solo (Live) 5:51
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:28
4. Fade To Black (Live) 7:54
5. Whiplash (Live) 4:51
6. Encore Jam (Live) 1:09
7. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:05
8. Seek & Destroy (Live) 12:47
Running time: 54:57 min.

Disc 3
1. One (Live) 9:30
2. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfits cover) 1:30
3. Am I Evil? (Live) (Diamond Head cover) 4:52
4. Battery (Live) 5:16
5. Encore Jam #2 (Live) 1:45
6. Breadfan (Live) (Budgie cover) 4:11
7. Stone Cold Crazy (Remastered) (Queen cover) 2:19
8. So What (Remastered) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 3:09
9. Killing Time (Remastered) (Sweet Savage cover) 3:05
10. Stone Cold Crazy (Live At Wembley Stadium, London – 1992) (Queen cover) (James Hetfield & Queen) 3:03
11. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live at The Liebenau, Graz, Austria - September 11th, 1991) 6:01
12. Nothing Else Matters (Live at Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces, NM - August 27th, 1992)
Running time: 50:52 min.


“Live At Maimarktgelände, Mannheim, Germany - May 22nd, 1993” 2CD

Disc 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:40
2. Creeping Death (Live) 7:07
3. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 7:02
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 6:51
5. Of Wolf And Man (Live) 4:17
6. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 6:53
7. The Thing That Should Not Be (Live) 8:25
8. The Unforgiven (Live) 7:04
9. Disposable Heroes (Live) 8:58
10. Bass Solo (Live) 7:43
11. Instrumental Medley : Orion / To Live Is To Die / The Call Of Ktulu (Live) 6:48
12. Guitar Solo (Live) 1:16
13. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:03
Running time: 79:07 min.

Disc 2
1. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:58
2. Fade To Black (Live) 7:08
3. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:23
4. Seek & Destroy (Live) 17:35
5. Battery (Live) 5:42
6. Nothing Else Matters (Live) 6:30
7. Sad But True (Live) 6:03
8. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfits cover) 1:25
9. One (Live) 10:15
10. Enter Sandman (Live) 6:14
11. So What (Live) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 3:31
Running time: 74:44 min.


“A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica Outtakes” DVD

1. The Making Of “Don’t Tread On Me” 6:19    
2. The Making Of “Sad But True” 15:07
3. The Making Of “Enter Sandman” 16:43
4. Enter Cameraman 11:56
5. The Making Of “The Unforgiven” 10:42
6. The Making Of “Nothing Else Matters” 10:26
7. Rehearsal Day With Queen    6:00
8. Metallica Play the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness - April 20th, 1992: Stone Cold Crazy (James Hetfield & Queen) (Live) 4:10
Hidden Videos
9. Enter Sandman (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, April 20th, 1992)    4:10
10. Sad But True (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, April 20th, 1992)    4:22
11. Nothing Else Matters (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, April 20th, 1992) 7:52
12. Stone Cold Crazy (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, England, April 20th, 1992) (Queen cover) 3:32
Running time: 101:19 min.


“Live At Gentofte Stadion, Copenhagen, Denmark - August 10th, 1991 + Bonus Shit” DVD

1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:37
2. Enter Sandman (Live) 5:17
3. Creeping Death (Live) 7:54
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 6:30
5. Fade To Black (Live) 8:04
6. Sad But True (Live) 5:53
7. Master Of Puppets (Live) 4:00
8. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:33
9. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:22
10. One (Live) 7:55
11. Whiplash (Live) 5:23
12. Encore Jam (Live) 1:17
13. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfits cover) 1:21
14. Am I Evil? (Live) (Diamond Head cover) 4:34
15. Battery (Live) 7:24
Bonus Shit
16. Holier Than Thou (Live at L.C. Walker Arena, Muskegon, Mi, November 1th, 1991) 3:58
17. Blitzkrieg (Live at MC Njchols Sports Arena, Denver, Co, February 8th, 1992) (Blitzkrieg cover) 4:00
18. Leper Messiah (Live at Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, Ca, February 13th, 1992) 6:03
19. Master Of Puppets (Live at Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, Ca, February 13th, 1992) 8:57
20. Am I Evil? (Live at Great Western Forum, Los Angeles, Ca, February 13th, 1992) (Diamond Head cover) 7:25
21. Breadfan (Live at Cow Palace, San Francisco, Ca, May 10th, 1992) (Budgie cover) 4:13
22. So What (Live at Wembley Arena, London, England, October 25th, 1992) (feat. Animal from Anti-Nowhere League) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 5:18
23. Stone Cold Crazy (Live at Wembley Arena, London, England, October 25th, 1992, Shit) (Queen cover) 2:54
24. Am I Evil? (Live at Nec Arena, Birmingham, England, November 5th, 1992) (feat. Diamond Head) (Diamond Head cover) 6:00
25. Helpless (Live at Nec Arena, Birmingham, England, November 5th, 1992) (feat. Diamond Head) (Diamond Head cover) 4:08
Running time: 133:00 min.


“Live At Frankenhalle, Nuremberg, Germany - November 29th, 1992” DVD

1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:59
2. Of Wolf And Man (Live) 4:14
3. Creeping Death (Live) 7:47
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 6:56
5. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 7:21
6. Sad But True (Live) 5:34
7. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 8:29
8. The Unforgiven (Live) 7:14
9. Justice Medley (Live) 9:36
10. Solos (Bass & Guitar) (Live) 14:13
11. Through The Never (Live) 2:44
12. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:54
13. Fade To Black (Live) 7:43
14. Master Of Puppets (Live) 3:58
15. Seek & Destroy (Live) 16:15
16. Whiplash (Live) 4:53
17. Nothing Else Matters (Live) 6:04
18. Am I Evil? (Live) (Diamond Head cover) 5:39
19. Last Caress (Live) (The Misfists cover) 1:18
20. One (Live) 8:41
21. Damage, Inc. (Live) 5:20
22. Enter Sandman (Live) 6:32
Running time: 148:24 min.


“Live At FestivalPark, Werchter, Belgium - July 4th, 1993” DVD

1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Ennio Morricone) 1:50    
2. Creeping Death (Live) 7:04
3. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live) 6:35
4. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live) 6:45
5. Of Wolf And Man (Live) 4:05
6. Wherever I May Roam (Live) 7:08
7. Disposable Heroes (Live) 9:34
8. The Unforgiven (Live) 6:32
9. Bass Solo (Live) 2:22
10. Instrumental Medley (Live) 4:12
11. Guitar Solo (Live) 0:46
12. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 5:41
13. Fade To Black (Live) 8:18
14. Master Of Puppets (Live) 3:50
15. Seek & Destroy (Live) 18:40
16. Battery (Live) 5:45
17. Nothing Else Matters (Live) 6:16
18. Sad But True (Live) 5:39
19. One (Live) 9:53
20. Enter Sandman (Live) 6:54
21. So What (Live) (Anti-Nowhere cover) 8:43
Running time: 136:32 min.


“Music Videos + Halfin's Home Movies” DVD

Music Videos
1. Enter Sandman 5:33
2. The Unforgiven 6:24
3. Nothing Else Matters 6:26
4. Wherever I May Roam 6:08
5. Sad But True 5:28
6. The Unforgiven (Theatrical Version) 11:32
Behind The Videos
7. Enter Sandman (Psycho Band Pass) 5:32    
8. Enter Sandman (Hetfield) 5:32    
9. Enter Sandman (Ulrich) 5:29    
10. Enter Sandman (Hammett) 5:28    
11. Enter Sandman (Newsted) 5:33    
12. Enter Sandman (Final Concept) 5:36    
13. The Unforgiven (B-Roll) 6:14
Halfin's Home Movies
14. Los Angeles, Ca 3:40
15. Moscow, Russia 2:58
16. Oakland, Ca : Sad But True / Wherever I May Roam (Live) 2:36
17. Oakland, Ca II : Enter Sandman / Creeping Death / Sad But True / Master Of Puppets/Seek & Destroy/Whiplash/One/Holier Than Thou (Live) 6:29
18. Miami, Fl : Stone Cold Crazy (Live) (Queen cover) 3:37
19. Perth, Australia 0:59
20. Jakarta, Indonesia 6:28
21. Bangkok, Thailand 6:16
Running time: 113:58 min.


“Wherever We May Roam” DVD

1. Enter Sandman (Live At Goffertstadion, Nijmegen, Netherlands, September 1th, 1991) 5:36
2. Creeping Death (Live At Estadio Olimpico De Montjuic, Barcelona, Spain, September 24th, 1991) 8:01
3. Holier Than Thou (Live At L.C. Walker Arena, Muskegon, Mi, November 1th, 1991) 4:08
4. Harvester Of Sorrow (Live At Centrum, Worcester, Ma, December 22th, 1991) 7:01
5. Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live At Cumberland County CIVIC Center, Portland, Me, February 27th, 1992) 6:42
6. Sad But True (Live At Casper Events Center, Casper, Wy, June 5th, 1992) 6:23
7. The Four Horsemen (Live At Lsu Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, La, June 15th, 1992) 5:23
8. Of Wolf And Man (Live At Walnut Creek, Amphitheatre, Raleigh, Nc, June 25th, 1992) 4:15
9. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live At Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, Nj, July 18th, 1992) 5:43
10. The Unforgiven (Live At Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces, Nm, August 27th, 1992) 6:42
11. The Shortest Straw (Live At Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Ca, October 3th, 1992) 6:47
12. Damage, Inc. (Live At Wembley Arena, London, England, October 25th, 1992) 5:24
13. Through The Never (Live At Palaghiaccio Di Marino, Rome, Italy, November 16th, 1992) 3:39
14. Fade To Black (Live At Forum Kobenhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark, December 9th, 1992) 7:20
15. Whiplash (Live At Metro Centre, Rockford, Il, January 31th, 1993) 5:09
16. Master Of Puppets (Live At Forum De Montreal, Montreal, Qc, Canada, February 13th, 1993 4:27
17. Seek & Destroy (Live At Palacio De Los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico, February 25th, 1993) 16:36
18. Motorbreath (Live At Palacio De Los Deportes, Mexico City, Mexico, March 2th, 1993) 3:25
19. Nothing Else Matters (Live At Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia, April 11th, 1993) 6:14
20. Wherever I May Roam (Live At Estadio Palestra Italia, Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 2th, 1993) 6:36
21. Last Caress (Live At Estadio Velez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 8th, 1993) (The Misfists cover) 1:35
22. One (Live At Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, Germany, May 20th, 1993) 9:50
23. Disposable Heroes (Live At Milton Keynes National Bowl, Milton Keynes, England, June 5th, 1993) 8:30
24. The Thing That Should Not Be (Live At Mtk Stadion, Budapest, Hungary, June 9th, 1993) 8:42
25. Battery (Live At Ha Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30th, 1993) 5:03
26. So What (Live At Festivalpark, Werchter, Belgium, July 4th, 1993) (Anti-Nowhere League cover) 6:32
Running time: 165:43 min.


Total playing time: 1970:54 min.


13 sleeves for CDs and DVDs, divided as follows:
1) CD 1 in a gatefold with a 12-panel foldout booklet;
2) CD 2 & 3 in a gatefold;
3) CD 4 & 5 in a gatefold;
4) CD 6 in a cardboard sleeve;
5) CD 7 & 8 in a gatefold;
6) CD 9 in a cardboard sleeve;
7) CD 10, 11 & 12 in a gatefold;
8) CD 13 & 14 in a gatefold;
9) DVD 1 in a cardboard sleeve;
10) DVD 2 in a cardboard sleeve;
11) DVD 3 in a cardboard sleeve;
12) DVD 4 & 5 in a gatefold;
13) DVD 6 in a cardboard sleeve.
Each CD and DVD is housed in its own printed inner sleeve. Each DVD is also held in an additional poly sleeve inside this inner sleeve.

Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the second full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Album was released on July 27, 1984 through the independent record label Megaforce Records and was re-released on November 19, 1984 by Elektra Records. "Ride the Lightning" is the last Metallica album to credit former member, Dave Mustaine.
"Kill 'Em All" may have revitalized Heavy Metal's Underground, but "Ride The Lightning" was even more stunning, exhibiting staggering musical growth and boldly charting new directions that would affect Heavy Metal for years to come. Incredibly ambitious for a one-year-later sophomore effort, "Ride The Lightning" finds Metallica aggressively expanding their compositional technique and range of expression. Every track tries something new, and every musical experiment succeeds mightily. The lyrics push into new territory as well - more personal, more socially conscious, less Metal posturing. But the true heart of "Ride The Lightning" lies in its rich musical imagination. There are extended, progressive epics; tight, concise groove-rockers; thrashers that blow anything on "Kill 'Em All" out of the water, both in their urgency and the barest hints of melody that have been added to the choruses. “Ride The Lightning” retains the speed of “Kill 'Em All” on songs like "Trapped Under Ice" and "Fight Fire with Fire", but also contains the first of Metallica's longer, more intricate tracks, such as "Fade to Black" and the nearly 9-minute closing instrumental "The Call of Ktulu".
“Ride The Lightning” was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 5, 1987 and was most recently certified 5x Platinum on June 9, 2003. It was listed at number 3 on a list compiled by metal-rules.com of the “Top 100 Metal Albums of All Time” and #5 by IGN Music on the "Top 25 Metal Albums”.
"Ride The Lightning" effectively rewrote the rule book for a generation of Thrashers! If "Kill 'Em All" was the manifesto, "Ride The Lightning" was the revolution itself!!
Limited to 30 000 copies Deluxe numbered Box Set includes 3LPs, 12” Picture EP, 6CDs, DVD, big 72-page book with never-before-seen photos & essays, mini book with handwritten lyrics, 3 posters set, as well as individual download cards included with each vinyl.
Blackened Recordings, 1984/1985/2016 (BLCKND004RD-1). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:

"Ride The Lightning" LP (Remastered; Includes a Digital Download Card)

Side 1
1. Fight Fire With Fire 4:44
2. Ride The Lightning 6:36
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 5:09
4. Fade To Black 6:57

Side 2
1. Trapped Under Ice 4:03
2. Escape 4:23
3. Creeping Death 6:35
4. The Call Of Ktulu 8:52


"Live At The Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA - March 10th, 1985" 2LP (Previously Unreleased. Includes a Digital Download Card)

Side 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Live) 1:35
2. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 4:38
3. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:08
4. Phantom Lord (Live) 5:04

Side 2
1. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 3:34
2. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:29
3. No Remorse (Live) 6:23

Side 3
1. Fade To Black (Live)
2. Seek & Destroy (Live)

Side 4
1. Creeeping Death (Live)
2. Am I Evil? (Live)
3. Motorbreath (Live)


"Creeping Death" Picture 12" EP (Includes a Digital Download Card)

Side 1
1. Creeping Death 6:35

Side 2
1. Am I Evil? 7:49
2. Blitzkrieg 3:36


"Ride The Lightning" CD (Remastered)

1. Fight Fire With Fire 4:44
2. Ride The Lightning 6:36
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls 5:09
4. Fade To Black 6:57
5. Trapped Under Ice 4:03
6. Escape 4:23
7. Creeping Death 6:35
8. The Call Of Ktulu 8:52

 

"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Metallica Interviews" CD (Previously Unreleased)

1. Metal Forces Magazine Interview With Lars 31:14 
2. WUSC Cleveland Radio Interview With Cliff & Kirk 11:48 
3. Metal Madness Interview With Lars 20:48


"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Demos & Rought Mixes From Lars' Vault" CD (Previously Unreleased)

1. Ride The Lightning [Studio Demo] 6:47
2. When Hell Freezes Over [Studio Demo] 8:41
3. Creeping Death [Studio Demo] 7:10
4. Fight Fire With Fire [Studio Demo] 5:01
5. Ride The Lightning [Garage Demo] 7:33
6. When Hell Freezes Over [Garage Demo] 9:21
7. Fight Fire With Fire [Garage Demo] 5:27
8. Ride The Lightning [Boom Box Demo] 7:43
9. Blitzkrieg [Rhythm Track Rough Mix] 3:38
10. Am I Evil? [Rhythm Track Rough Mix] 8:05


"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Live At Kabuki Theatre, San Francisco, CA - March 15th, 1985" CD (Previously Unreleased on CD)

1. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 3:44
2. Ride The Lightning (Live) 6:47
3. Phantom Lord (Live) 4:45
4. The Four Horsemen (Live) 6:00
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 1:39
6. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:15
7. No Remorse (Live) 6:14
8. Fade To Black (Live) 6:42
9. Creeping Death (Live) 5:32
10. Guitar Solo (Live) 2:47
11. Am I Evil? (Live) 3:33
12. Motorbreath (Live) 3:02


"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Live At Luceum Theatre, London, UK - December 20th, 1984" CD (“Phantom Lord,” “The Call Of Ktulu,” “Creeping Death” and “Guitar Solo” Previously Unreleased. All Other Songs Previously Unreleased on CD)

1. Phantom Lord (Live) 4:12
2. The Four Horsemen (Live) 6:28
3. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 4:15
4. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:31
5. No Remorse (Live) 6:07
6. The Call Of Ktulu (Live) 7:47
7. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:03
8. Whiplash (Live) 4:35
9. Creeping Death (Live) 5:14
10. Guitar Solo (Live) 1:22
11. Metal Militia (Live) 9:01


"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition - Live At Castle Donington, UK - August 17th, 1985" CD (Previously Unreleased on CD)

1. Creeping Death (Live) 5:52
2. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:07
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:42
4. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:57
5. Fade To Black (Live) 7:08
6. Seek & Destroy (Live) 6:59
7. Whiplash (Live) 4:30
8. Motorbreath (Live) 4:03


"Ride The Lightning Deluxe Edition DVD – Live At Metal Hammer Festival / Live At Day Of The Green / Interviews" DVD

"Live At Metal Hammer Festival In St.Goarshausen, Germany - September 14th, 1985" (Previously Unreleased, except “The Four Horsemen,” “Fade to Black” and “Seek & Destroy”)
1. Creeping Death (Live) 5:28
2. Ride The Lightning (Live) 6:49
3. Disposable Heroes (Live) 9:14
4. No Remorse (Live) 7:08
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 2:10
6. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:31
7. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:42
8. Fade To Black (Live) 7:12
9. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:04
10. Whiplash (Live) 5:33
11. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 4:19
12. Guitar Solo (Live) 2:28
13. Am I Evil? (Live) 3:36
14. Motorbreath (Live) 4:29

"Live At Day Of The Green At Oakland Stadium, Oakland, CA - August 31st, 1985" (Previously Unreleased, except “For Whom the Bell Tolls”)
15. Creeping Death (Live) 4:43
16. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:17
17. For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) 4:49
18. MTV News Interview With Lars & James 8:5

"Danish TV" (Previously Unreleased)
19. Lars' First Television Interview - Dr TV 1:08
20. Lars Interview Segment - Dr TV 0:58

Total playing time: 544:14 min.

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
Like "Death Magnetic", Metallica’s latest, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", is an attempt to revisit their early days. The only difference is that this time they sound like they’re actually trying, and maybe even having a bit of fun. It is band's first studio album in eight years following, marking the longest gap between two studio albums in the band's career. It is also their first studio album not to feature songwriting credits from lead guitarist Kirk Hammett since he joined the band in 1983. Allegedly, this is due to the guitarist losing an iPhone filled with riffs just prior to recording -- and he's also diminished in terms of solos, leaving an album as a showcase for Metallica's musical constructions. Moreover, its band’s first studio album released through their own label, Blackened.
Sprawling over two discs when it could have fit onto one (an aesthetic choice certainly meant to evoke memories of 1988's double LP "...And Justice for All"), "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" does indeed rage, roaring out the gate with a title track where James Hetfield bellows "We're so f**ked/S**k out of luck". That palpable desperation recalls the free-floating angst that fueled Metallica's '80s, but "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" doesn't find the quartet scrambling to sound as ferocious as they did during their heyday. Often, they do unleash the fury - "Moth into Flame" gallops forward in a manner reminiscent of "Battery" - but there's no denying that Metallica are an older band now, either incapable or uninterested in maintaining that intensity over the course of a full double album. When they slow down, it's not exclusively to churn and brood. "Murder One", a salute to departed Motörhead leader Lemmy, may belong in that category, but "Am I Savage?" teeters between ominous dirge and intricate transitions, while "Dream No More" has a backbeat that nearly swings. "ManUNKind" also has a bit of buried Funk in its rhythms and that, along with the preponderance of complicated suites, is a clue that "Hardwired...To Self-Destruct" is primarily the work of Hetfield and Lars Ulrich…
Make no mistake - "Hardwired..." is easily Metallica’s best album since 1991’s landmark self-titled LP. Still, the band couldn't return at a better time...
The album was Metallica's sixth consecutive studio album to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 291 000 album-equivalent units in its first week, of which 282,000 were pure album sales. The remaining 9 000 units comprised 34 000 song purchases and 9.3 million streams. It was the third-largest debut of the year in the US on pure sales. The album slipped to number 3 on the Billboard 200 in its second week, selling 75,000 units, including 71 000 copies. "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" was the best selling Heavy Metal album of 2016 in the US and seventh overall, with 516 000 copies sold by the end of December. It became the highest selling debut of the year in Germany with more than 200 000 copies shipped in its first week, earning a Platinum Certification. "Hardwired... To Self-Destruct" had the biggest opening week of 2016 in Australia with 26 000 copies sold, debuting at number one on the ARIA chart. Overall, the album was number one in 57 countries, entered the top three in 75 nations and the top five in 105 countries. On April 12, 2017, the album went Platinum. The album has sold over three million copies worldwide.
Issued in a gatefold cover with two lyric sheets and code for digital download.
Blackened Recordings Inc./Universal International Music B.V., 2016 (00602557156416). Made in EU. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Hardwired 3:09 
2. Atlas, Rise! 6:28 
3. Now That We're Dead 7:01

Side B
4. Moth Into Flame 5:52 
5. Am I Savage 6:30 
6. Halo On Fire 8:14

Side C
1. Confusion 6:43 
2. Dream No More 6:29 
3. Manunkind 6:57

Side D
4. Here Comes Revenge 7:20 
5. Murder One 5:46 
6. Spit Out The Bone 7:09

Total playing time: 77:38 min.

Limited Deluxe Edition remastered re-release of the debut full-length album by the legendary American Thrash Metal band.
The true birth of Thrash Metal! The album is acclaimed for combining the rawness and fast tempos of Speed Metal and Punk Rock with the technicality and sharpness of New Wave of British Heavy Metal, influenced by Diamond Head, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Black Flag and the Misfits, making it one of the earliest and most influential Thrash Metal albums ever recorded.
James Hetfield's highly technical rhythm guitar style drives most of the album, setting new standards of power, precision and stamina. But really, the rest of the band is just as dexterous, playing with tightly controlled fury even at the most ridiculously fast tempos. There are already several extended, multi-sectioned compositions foreshadowing the band's later progressive epics, though these are driven by adrenaline, not texture. A few tributes to Heavy Metal itself are a bit dated lyrically; like Diamond Head, the band's biggest influence, "Kill 'Em All"'s most effective tone is one of supernatural malevolence - as pure sound, the record is already straight from the pits of hell.
Ex-member Dave Mustaine co-wrote four of the original ten tracks, but the material all sounds of a piece. The band's musical ambition also grew rapidly, so today, "Kill 'Em All" sounds more like the foundation for greater things to come. But that doesn't take anything away from how fresh it sounded upon first release, and time hasn't dulled the giddy rush of excitement in these performances. Frightening, awe-inspiring, and absolutely relentless, "Kill 'Em All" is pure destructive power, executed with jaw-dropping levels of scientific precision!!
Since its release, it has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA, having sold over 3000000 copies in the United States alone.
Limited to 30 000 copies Deluxe numbered Box Set includes 3LPs, 12” Pic EP, 5CDs, DVD, big 72-page book with never-before-seen photos & essays, embroidered patch with band logo, as well as individual download cards included with each vinyl.
Blackened Recordings, 1983/1984/2016 (BLCKND003RD-1). Made in USA. First press.

 

Tracklist:

“Kill ’Em All” LP (Remastered; Includes a Digital Download Card)

Side 1
1. Hit The Lights 4:17 
2. The Four Horsemen 7:08 
3. Motorbreath 3:03 
4. Jump In The Fire 4:50 
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth 3:27
6. Whiplash 4:06

Side 2
1. Phantom Lord 4:52 
2. No Remorse 6:24 
3. Seek & Destroy 6:50 
4. Metal Militia 6:06


“Live At The Escape Balard, Paris, France - February 9th, 1984” 2LP (Previously Unreleased. Includes a Digital Download Card)

Side 1
1. The Ecstasy Of Gold (Live) 3:46
2. Hit The Lights (Live) 4:17
3. The Four Horsemen (Live) 7:26
4. Jump In The Fire (Live) 4:36

Side 2
1. Phantom Lord (Live) 5:02
2. No Remorse (Live) 6:25
3. Ride The Lightning (Live) 6:26

Side 3
1. Motorbreath (Live)
2. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live)
3. Whiplash (Live)

Side 4
1. Seek & Destroy (Live)
2. Metal Milita (Live)


“Jump In The Fire” Picture 12” EP (Includes a Digital Download Card)

Side 1
1. Jump In The Fire 4:41

Side 2
2. Seek & Destroy ("Live" At The Automatt) (Live) 7:02
3. Phantom Lord ("Live" At The Automatt) (Live) 4:52


“Kill ’Em All” CD (Remastered)

1. Hit The Lights 4:17
2. The Four Horsemen 7:08
3. Motorbreath 3:03
4. Jump In The Fire 4:39
5. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth 4:14
6. Whiplash 4:06
7. Phantom Lord 4:52
8. No Remorse 6:24
9. Seek & Destroy 6:50
10. Metal Militia 5:09


“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition – Interview & Radio Ids” CD (Previously Unreleased)

1. Metal Forces Magazine Interview With Lars 70:09 
2. Radio IDs With Lars, James And Cliff From 1984 1:10


“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition – Rough Mixes From Lars’ Vault & The Whiplash EP Tracks” CD (Previously Unreleased, except “Jump In The Fire,” “Whiplash (Special Neckbrace Remix),” “Seek & Destroy (“Live” at The Automatt)” and “Phantom Lord (“Live” at The Automatt)”)

1. Motorbreath [Rough Mix] 3:13
2. Hit The Lights [Rough Mix] 4:21
3. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth [Rough Mix] 4:28
4. Seek & Destroy [Rough Mix] 6:56
5. Phantom Lord [Rough Mix] 5:04
6. Whiplash [Rough Mix] 4:15
7. The Four Horsemen [Rough Mix] 7:12
8. Seek & Destroy ["Not Live" From The Automatt] (Live) 6:59
9. Phantom Lord ["Not Live" From The Automatt] (Live) 4:49
10. Jump In The Fire (Live) 4:43
11. Whiplash [Special Neckbrace Remix] 4:10
12. Seek & Destroy ["Live" At The Automatt] (Live) 7:03
13. Phantom Lord ["Live" At The Automatt] (Live) 4:53


“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition – Live At J Bees Rock III, Middletown, NY – January 20th, 1984” CD (Previously Unreleased)

1. The Four Horsemen (Live) 5:46
2. Jump In The Fire (Live) 5:14
3. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 5:32
4. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:13
5. Phantom Lord (Live) 5:21
6. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:47
7. Whiplash (Live) 6:35


“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition – Live At The Keystone, Palo Alto, CA – October 31st, 1983” CD (Previously Unreleased)

1. Hit The Lights (Live) 4:25
2. The Four Horsemen (Live) 7:29
3. Jump In The Fire (Live) 5:00
4. Fight Fire With Fire (Live) 5:36
5. Ride The Lightning (Live) 7:54
6. Phantom Lord (Live) 5:34
7. When Hell Freezes Over ("The Call Of Ktulu") (Live) 9:10
8. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:22
9. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 2:35
10. Whiplash (Live) 5:48
11. Creeping Death (Live) 7:48
12. Guitar Solo (instrumental; Live) 2:40
13. Metal Militia (Live) 7:45


“Kill ’Em All Deluxe Edition DVD – Live At The Metro, Chicago, IL – August 12th, 1983” DVD (Previously Unreleased, except “No Remorse” and “Metal Miltia”)

1. Hit The Lights (Live) 6:26
2. The Four Horsemen (Live) 7:55
3. Jump In The Fire (Live) 4:46
4. Phantom Lord (Live) 6:21
5. No Remorse (Live) 6:59
6. (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live) 4:21
7. Whiplash (Live) 4:39
8. Seek & Destroy (Live) 7:35
9. Guitar Solo (Live) 3:23
10. Metal Militia (Live) 8:21

Total playing time: 479:03 min.

The third re-release of the seventh full-length studio album by the legendary American Heavy Metal band.
"Reload" is a sequel to the band's previous album, "Load", and also the final Metallica album of the 20th century. The original idea was to make Metallica's sixth album a double album. However, with problems recording so many songs at one time, the band decided that half of the songs were to be released and the band would continue to work on the remaining songs and release them the following year.
It was the final Metallica studio album to feature bassist Jason Newsted, though it was not his last release with the band.
Almost all of the professional review were generally satisfying. "Reload" debuted #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 436000 copies in its first week. It was certified Platinum in Australia, Finland, Germany, Poland, Sweden, double Platinum in Europe and Canada, and triple Platinum in the United States.
Blackened Recordings, 1997/2015 (BLCKND012-1). Made in EU. 180 gram gatefold 2LP.


Tracklist:

LP 1

SIDE A
1. Fuel 4:29 
2. The Memory Remains 4:39 
3. Devil's Dance 5:18 
4. The Unforgiven II 6:36

SIDE B
5. Better Than You 5:21 
6. Slither 5:13 
7. Carpe Diem Baby 6:12

LP 2

SIDE C
1. Bad Seed 4:05 
2. Where The Wild Things Are 6:52 
3. Prince Charming 6:05

SIDE D
4. Low Man's Lyric 7:36 
5. Attitude 5:16 
6. Fixxxer 8:14

Total playing time: 78:52 min.

The second re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Thrash/Heavy Metal band.
Metallica's first new material in over five years arrived after a flurry of non-musical activity that included a much-publicized spat over Internet file sharing, the departure of bassist Jason Newsted, and a lengthy stay in rehab for James Hetfield that suspended the recording of a new album indefinitely. "St. Anger" is often recognized for being a radical musical departure from Metallica's earlier work; it features a Heavy Metal style, raw production, and no guitar solos.
It was the band's last album released through Elektra, thus marking the end of the longest timespan between studio albums from Metallica, with nearly six years between the release of "Reload" and this album. The album marks the final collaboration between Metallica and producer Bob Rock, whose relationship began with the band's fifth studio album, 1991's "Metallica". It's also the first Metallica album since "Master Of Puppets" that does not feature long-time bassist Jason Newsted. Newsted left the band prior to the initial sessions for the album, leaving Rock to temporarily take his place until a permanent replacement could be found. It is also the first album since "...And Justice For All" to have a title track. Recording of the album initially started on April 23, 2001, but was postponed indefinitely when rhythm guitarist and singer James Hetfield entered rehab for "alcoholism and other addictions". Hetfield returned to the fold in late 2001. Still without a bass player, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and their newly sober frontman recruited longtime producer Bob Rock to man Newsted's spot, and creation of the album commenced in May 2002.
"St. Anger" arrived a year later as a punishing, unflinching document of internal struggle, taking listeners inside the bruised yet vital body of Metallica, but ultimately revealing the alternately torturous and defiant demons that wrestle inside Hetfield's brain. This album is exactly what Metallica needed to make at this point in its career, after clawing its way to the top of the metal scrap heap, reeducating a generation of bands, and popularizing its genre beyond anyone's expectations. "St. Anger" looks inward with a hard eye, and while it finds some grinning demons in that pit, it unearths some of the sickest grooves of Metallica's 20-plus-year lifespan.
"St. Anger" debuted at the top of sales charts in 30 countries, including the US Billboard 200. Upon its release, it met mixed critical reviews and has since gained less favorable reception. In 2004, the album's lead single, "St. Anger", won a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance". The album was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.
Blackened Recordings/Universal International Music B.V., 2003/2015 (BLCKND016-1). Made in EU. 180 gram gatefold 2LP.


Tracklist:

SIDE 1
1. Frantic 5:50 
2. St. Anger 7:21 
3. Some Kind Of Monster 8:25

SIDE 2
4. Dirty Window 5:24 
5. Invisible Kid 8:30 
6. My World 5:45

SIDE 3
1. Shoot Me Again 7:10 
2. Sweet Amber 5:27 
3. The Unnamed Feeling 7:08

SIDE 4
4. Purify 5:13 
5. All Within My Hands 8:48

Total playing time: 75:01 min.

First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consists entirely of covers of late-70's and early 80's New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands and Hardcore / Punk music, rehearsed in Lars Ulrich's soundproofed garage and then recorded in Los Angeles over the course of six days. It is the band's first recording to feature its new bassist Jason Newsted, and also the band's first release following the death of second bassist Cliff Burton.
With Metallica scheduled to play the 1987 Monsters Of Rock Festival at Castle Donington, the band's UK label Vertigo Records suggested them to release an Extended Play album for the situation. Songwriting attempts with new bassist Jason Newsted only resulted in a demo for "Blackened", and frontman James Hetfield broke his arm skateboarding, so the band resorted to recording covers. This is reminiscent to how the European "Creeping Death" single had led to two B-sides that were cover songs, labeled "Garage Days Revisited". Newsted used his construction experience to install soundproofing on Lars Ulrich's garage in El Cerrito, California, where the band would rehearse.
Five-tracks covers EP seemed to confirm that not only was everything back on track after the death of Cliff Burton, but that despite their impending fame, they were still very much in tune with the grubby Metal and Punk scenes that spawned them. You might reasonably argue that the entire NWOBHM nostalgia industry grew from this one record, as these spiky, loose-limbed assaults on songs by Diamond Head, Holocaust and Budgie were most fans’ introduction to those bands’ oeuvres. Of the three, Diamond Head’s "Helpless" remains the highlight, while Newsted’s thunderous intro to Budgie’s "Crash Course In Brain Surgery" is still amongst the most joyous noises you will ever hear. No wonder the fans took to him so readily. Meanwhile, Metallica’s ferocious take on Killing Joke’s "The Wait" (not included on the EP’s originally UK release) is an eerie joy and, most famously, their gleeful decimation of the Misfits’ "Last Caress/Green Hell" proudly muddied the waters between Punk and Metal and, ultimately, must have bought Glenn Danzig at least one new house. After "Last Caress/Green Hell" has ended, there are a few seconds of Metallica covering, deliberately out of key, the intro to Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills", then it's faded out (Iron Maiden responded to this in 1992 on the B-Side to "Be Quick Or Be Dead").
Yes, the whole thing has been remastered and sounds great, but this was never an exercise in sonic perfection: instead, crank it up and enjoy the sound of one of Metal’s greatest ever bands saluting their heroes and kicking out the jams!!
Limited Edition remastered Orange Translucent 180g vinyl.
Blackened Recordings/Universal Music BV., 1987/2018 (BLCKND036R-1C). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Helpless (Diamond Head cover) 6:38
2. The Small Hours (Holocaust cover) 6:39

Side Two
1. The Wait (Killing Joke cover) 4:52
2. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (Budgie cover) 3:08
3. Last Caress/Green Hell (Misfits cover) 3:30
Hidden track: "Run To The Hills" (Opening section / Iron Maiden cover)

Total playing time: 24:48 min.

First official re-release of the first EP by legendary American Thrash Metal band.
EP of cover songs to "break-in" new member Jason Newsted, the "Garage Days Re-Revisited" (sub)title is a reference to side B of the "Creeping Death" single. The Extended Play album consists entirely of covers of late-70's and early 80's New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands and Hardcore / Punk music, rehearsed in Lars Ulrich's soundproofed garage and then recorded in Los Angeles over the course of six days. It is the band's first recording to feature its new bassist Jason Newsted, and also the band's first release following the death of second bassist Cliff Burton.
With Metallica scheduled to play the 1987 Monsters Of Rock Festival at Castle Donington, the band's UK label Vertigo Records suggested them to release an Extended Play album for the situation. Songwriting attempts with new bassist Jason Newsted only resulted in a demo for "Blackened", and frontman James Hetfield broke his arm skateboarding, so the band resorted to recording covers. This is reminiscent to how the European "Creeping Death" single had led to two B-sides that were cover songs, labeled "Garage Days Revisited". Newsted used his construction experience to install soundproofing on Lars Ulrich's garage in El Cerrito, California, where the band would rehearse.
Five-tracks covers EP seemed to confirm that not only was everything back on track after the death of Cliff Burton, but that despite their impending fame, they were still very much in tune with the grubby Metal and Punk scenes that spawned them. You might reasonably argue that the entire NWOBHM nostalgia industry grew from this one record, as these spiky, loose-limbed assaults on songs by Diamond Head, Holocaust and Budgie were most fans’ introduction to those bands’ oeuvres. Of the three, Diamond Head’s "Helpless" remains the highlight, while Newsted’s thunderous intro to Budgie’s "Crash Course In Brain Surgery" is still amongst the most joyous noises you will ever hear. No wonder the fans took to him so readily. Meanwhile, Metallica’s ferocious take on Killing Joke’s "The Wait" (not included on the EP’s originally UK release) is an eerie joy and, most famously, their gleeful decimation of the Misfits’ "Last Caress/Green Hell" proudly muddied the waters between Punk and Metal and, ultimately, must have bought Glenn Danzig at least one new house. After "Last Caress/Green Hell" has ended, there are a few seconds of Metallica covering, deliberately out of key, the intro to Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills", then it's faded out (Iron Maiden responded to this in 1992 on the B-Side to "Be Quick Or Be Dead").
Yes, the whole thing has been remastered and sounds great, but this was never an exercise in sonic perfection: instead, crank it up and enjoy the sound of one of Metal’s greatest ever bands saluting their heroes and kicking out the jams!!
Limited Edition remastered black 180g vinyl.
Blackened Recordings/Universal Music BV., 1987/2018 (BLCKND036R-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Helpless (Diamond Head cover) 6:38
2. The Small Hours (Holocaust cover) 6:39

Side Two
1. The Wait (Killing Joke cover) 4:52
2. Crash Course In Brain Surgery (Budgie cover) 3:08
3. Last Caress/Green Hell (Misfits cover) 3:30
Hidden track: "Run To The Hills" (Opening section / Iron Maiden cover)

Total playing time: 24:48 min.