Metallica has been into business for more than 20 years now and they are the kings of Heavy Metal Music. Since people like to cover most of their songs I thought I should come up with a list that has their top 10 songs and worth covering for Gigs. Please feel free to share yours as well
Fade To Black
“Fade to Black” is a song from Metallica second album, Ride the Lightning which was released in 1984. It was the first musical ballad released by the band. It was ranked as the 24th best guitar solo ever by Guitar World magazine readers
For Whom The Bell Tolls
“For Whom the Bell Tolls” is a song from Metallica third track from their second album Ride the Lightning. The song was composed by Cliff Burton, James Hetfield, and Lars Ulrich. The chromatic introduction (which is usually mistaken for an electric guitar) is in fact Cliff Burton playing his bass guitar through distortion and wah-wah.
Master Of Puppets
Master of Puppets is the third studio album Metallica. The song was recorded in 1985 and released by Elektra Records on March 26, 1986 in North America. One of the best songs ever with the most amazing riffs
Nothing Else Matters
“Nothing Else Matters” was first released in 1991 on the self-titled Black Album. Many long-standing Metallica fans, who were used to the harsh lyrical nature of the first three Metallica ballads, did not appreciate the inclusion of a love song but eventually it become one of the most popular songs ever by Metallica
Enter Sandman
“Enter Sandman” featured as the opening track and lead single from their eponymous 1991 album Metallica. The music was written by Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, and James Hetfield. Vocalist and guitarist Hetfield wrote the lyrics, which deal with nightmares.
Sad But True
“Sad But True” was recorded by Metallica for their fifth studio album Metallica in 1991. The song was released as the album’s fifth single in mid-1992 (see 1992 in music). Its lyrical theme is based on the film Magic.
King Nothing
“King Nothing” was released in 1996 album Load. The lyrics refer to people who devote their whole lives to earning money, until one day they realize “Then it all crashes down” that all the money has gotten them nothing worthwhile. Amazing song with cool lyrics and riffs
One
“One” is a Grammy Award winning song .One of Metallica’s most famous songs, “One” appeared as the fourth track of, and was released as the third single from, the band’s 1988 album …And Justice for All.
Wherever I May Roam
The song with the most amazing intro! “Wherever I May Roam” is the fifth track on the album Metallica released in 1991. The song that drives all Metallica fans crazy! A true song you can play at Gigs
Unforgiven
Last but not the least “The Unforgiven” which is one of the slower songs on the self-titled album, Metallica which is also known as the Black Album. It also has a sequel, in the form of “The Unforgiven II”, from the album ReLoad.
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