Ride the Lightning
Ride the Lightning
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Format: Vinyl / 12" Album with CD and DVD
Our Take
Our Take
Ah, Metallica. The band that's been melting faces and breaking necks since before half of us were even born. We're talking about Ride The Lightning here, folks - the second album from these thrash metal titans that cemented their status as heavy metal gods.
Let's be real, if you're not headbanging within the first ten seconds of "Fight Fire with Fire," then you might want to check your pulse. This album is a non-stop assault on your eardrums, in the best possible way. The riffs are fast, the drums are thunderous, and James Hetfield's vocals are as powerful as ever.
But it's not all just about speed and aggression. Tracks like "Fade to Black" show a softer side to the band, with haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that hit you right in the feels. And let's not forget the epic closer "Call of Ktulu," an instrumental masterpiece that showcases Metallica's musical prowess and ability to transport you to another dimension.
Overall, Ride The Lightning is a masterclass in thrash metal that still holds up decades later. So grab your leather jacket, crank up the volume, and let Metallica take you on a ride you won't soon forget. Trust us, you'll be thanking us later.
Track Listing
Track Listing
1. Fight Fire With Fire
2. Ride the Lightning
3. For Whom the Bell Tolls
4. Fade to Black
5. Trapped Under Ice
6. Escape
7. Creeping Death
8. The Call of Ktulu
Disc: 2
1. The Ecstasy of Gold
2. Fight Fire With Fire
3. Ride the Lightning
4. Phantom Lord
5. (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth
6. From Whom the Bell Tolls
7. No Remorse
Disc: 3
1. Fade to Black
2. Seek & Destroy
3. Creeping Death
4. Am I Evil?
5. Motorbreath
Disc: 4
1. Creeping Death
2. Am I Evil?
3. Blitzkreig
Disc: 5
1. Fight Fire With Fire
Disc: 11
8. Fade to Black
1. Creeping Death
Disc: 5
2. Ride the Lightning
Disc: 11
11. Fight Fire With Fire
9. Seek & Destroy
Disc: 5
3. For Whom the Bell Tolls
Disc: 11
2. Ride the Lightning
15. Creeping Death
Disc: 5
4. Fade to Black
Disc: 11
13. Am I Evil?
Disc: 5
5. Trapped Under Ice
Disc: 11
5. (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth
14. Motorbreath
Disc: 5
6. Escape
Disc: 11
6. From Whom the Bell Tolls
Disc: 5
7. Creeping Death
Disc: 11
4. No Remorse
Disc: 5
8. The Call of Ktulu
Disc: 6
1. Metal Forces Magazine Interview With Lars
2. WUSC Cleveland Radio Interview With Cliff & Kirk
3. Metal Madness Interview With Lars
Disc: 7
1. Ride the Lightning (Studio Demo)
2. When Hell Freezes Over ('The Call of Ktulu') [studio Demo]
3. Creeping Death (Studio Demo)
4. Fight Fire With Fire (Studio Demo)
5. Ride the Lightning (Garage Demo)
6. When Hell Freezes Over ('The Call of Ktulu') [garage Demo]
7. Fight Fire With Fire (Garage Demo)
8. Ride the Lightning (Boom Box Demo)
9. Blitzkreig (Rhythm Track Rough Mix)
10. Am I Evil? (Rhythm Track Rough Mix)
Disc: 8
1. Fight Fire With Fire
2. Ride the Lightning
3. Phantom Lord
4. The Four Horsemen
5. (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth
6. For Whom the Bell Tolls
7. No Remorse
8. Fade to Black
9. Creeping Death
10. Guitar Solo
11. Am I Evil?
12. Motorbreath
Disc: 9
1. Phantom Lord
2. The Four Horsemen
3. (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth
4. For Whom the Bell Tolls
5. No Remorse
6. The Call of Ktulu
7. Seek & Destroy
8. Whiplash
9. Creeping Death
10. Guitar Solo
11. Metal Militia
Disc: 10
1. Creeping Death
2. Ride the Lightning
3. For Whom the Bell Tolls
4. The Four Horsemen
5. Fade to Black
6. Seek & Destroy
7. Whiplash
8. Motorbreath
Disc: 11
3. Disposable Heroes
7. The Four Horsemen
10. Whiplash
12. Guitar Solo
16. Ride the Lightning
17. For Whom the Bell Tolls
18. MTV News Interview With Lars & James
19. Lars' First Television Interview - DR TV
20. Lars' Interview Segment - DR TV
21. Credits
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Metallica
Metallica: The Fearsome Four Horsemen of Heavy Metal With their thunderous riffs, blistering solos, and anthemic choruses, Metallica have cemented their place as one of the most influential and iconic bands in the history of heavy metal. Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, the band burst onto the scene with their debut album, "Kill 'Em All," in 1983, and never looked back. Led by the charismatic frontman James Hetfield, whose gravelly vocals and intense stage presence have become synonymous with the band's sound, Metallica quickly established themselves as masters of the thrash metal genre. Their second album, "Ride the Lightning," and third album, "Master of Puppets," are considered classics of the genre, showcasing the band's virtuosic musicianship and knack for crafting epic, multi-layered songs. But it was their breakout self-titled album, commonly known as "The Black Album," released in 1991, that propelled Metallica to mainstream success. Featuring hits like "Enter Sandman" and "Nothing Else Matters," the album showcased a more refined, radio-friendly sound while still retaining the band's trademark intensity. Over the years, Metallica have faced their fair share of controversies, from the infamous Napster lawsuit to the polarizing collaborations with Lou Reed and the misguided foray into the world of St. Anger snare drums. Despite these missteps, the band have persevered and continued to push the boundaries of metal music, earning them a dedicated global fanbase and a place in the rock 'n' roll hall of fame. So, grab your leather jacket, crank up the volume, and get ready to headbang with Metallica – the fearsome four horsemen of heavy metal.
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