When Ride the Lightning landed in 1984, it single-handedly evolved the genre. The lit-conscious album also raised the bar for arrangements and technical proficiency. Metallica was developing at a ...

‘Ride The Lightning’ injected ... the most poignant moment in Metallica’s career with the brave introduction of a thrash metal ballad, “Fade To Black,” marking yet another new approach ...

Despite Metallica’s inherent youth, Ride the Lightning found success tackling ... For Whom the Bell Tolls and Fade to Black, it’s evident that Hammett took what he’d learned and made a ...

Founded over 40 years ago in Los Angeles, California, Metallica has become one of the most influential metal bands of all time. The band has sold over 125 million albums, played thousands of shows ...