Master of Puppets

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1Battery
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
Mark Wilczak
mixer:
Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:
Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27) and James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986) and Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Battery (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
4.25:12
2Master of Puppets
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
Mark Wilczak
mixer:
Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:
Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27) and James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986) and Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
part of:
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recording of:
Master of Puppets (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
4.68:35
3The Thing That Should Not Be
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
Mark Wilczak
mixer:
Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:
Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27) and James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986) and Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
The Thing That Should Not Be (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
3.66:36
4Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
Mark Wilczak
mixer:
Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:
Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27) and James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986) and Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
4.46:27
5Disposable Heroes
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
Mark Wilczak
mixer:
Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:
Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27) and James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986) and Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Disposable Heroes (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
4.18:16
6Leper Messiah
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
Mark Wilczak
mixer:
Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:
Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27) and James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986) and Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Leper Messiah (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
3.65:39
7Orion
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
Mark Wilczak
mixer:
Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:
Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27) and James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986) and Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Orion (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
3.88:27
8Damage, Inc.
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
Mark Wilczak
mixer:
Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:
Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27) and James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1986) and Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios (North Hollywood, a/k/a Amigo Studios) in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Damage, Inc. (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
45:32
9Battery
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live recording of:
Battery (on 1986-05-25)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
3:51
10Master of Puppets8:18
11For Whom the Bell Tolls
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live recording of:
For Whom the Bell Tolls (on 1986-05-25)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
4:14
12Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (on 1986-05-25)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
7:06
13The Thing That Should Not Be
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live recording of:
The Thing That Should Not Be (on 1986-05-25)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:14
14(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live recording of:
(Anesthesia)—Pulling Teeth (on 1986-05-25)
composer:
Cliff Burton
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
2:57
15Damage, Inc.4:25
16Fade to Black
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live recording of:
Fade to Black (on 1986-05-25)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:47
17Seek & Destroy
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live recording of:
Seek & Destroy (on 1986-05-25)
writer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
7:21
18Creeping Death6:22
19The Four Horsemen
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live recording of:
The Four Horsemen (Metallica) (on 1986-05-25)
writer:
James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
version of:
The Mechanix
5:20
20Guitar Solo3:11
21Am I Evil?
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live cover recording of:
Am I Evil? (on 1986-05-25)
writer:
Sean Harris (Diamond Head lead vocalist) and Brian Tatler
publisher:
Happy Face Music Ltd., Universal Music – Z Tunes LLC and Zomba Music
3:42
22Whiplash
recorded at:
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1986-05-25)
live recording of:
Whiplash (on 1986-05-25)
writer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
4:44
23Battery (October 1985, Work in Progress Rough mix)
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen (on 1985-10-19)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
recording of:
Battery
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
5:09
24Master of Puppets (November 1985, Work in Progress Rough mix)8:43
25The Thing That Should Not Be (December 1985, Work in Progress Rough mix)
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen (on 1985-12-04)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
recording of:
The Thing That Should Not Be
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:21
26Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (November 1985, Work in Progress Rough mix)
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen (on 1985-11-05)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:29
27Disposable Heroes (November 1985, Work in Progress Rough mix)
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen (in 1985-11)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
recording of:
Disposable Heroes
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
8:25
28Leper Messiah (December 1985, Work in Progress Rough mix)
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen (on 1985-12-12)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
recording of:
Leper Messiah
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:45
29Orion (November 1985, Work in Progress Rough mix)
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen (on 1985-11-05)
keyboard:
James Hetfield
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
recording of:
Orion
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
8:21
30Damage Inc. (October 1985, Work in Progress Rough mix)4:14
31The Money Will Roll Right In (Work in Progress Rough mix)
mixer:
Greg Fidelman (in 2016-05) and Kent Matcke (in 2016-05)
performer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
mixed at:
Metallica HQ in San Rafael, California, United States (in 2016-05)
recording of:
The Money Will Roll Right In
writer:
Tom Flynn (American guitarist) and Chris Wilson (member of Fang)
publisher:
Udderly Good Music
2:56
32The Prince (Work in Progress Rough mix)
mixer:
Greg Fidelman (in 2016-05) and Kent Matcke (in 2016-05)
performer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
mixed at:
Metallica HQ in San Rafael, California, United States (in 2016-05)
recording of:
The Prince
writer:
Sean Harris (Diamond Head lead vocalist) and Brian Tatler
publisher:
Happy Face Music Ltd.
4:46
33Battery (1985, From James' Riff Tapes)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
Battery (in 1985)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
0:16
34Battery (1985, From James' Riff Tapes II)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
Battery (in 1985)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
1:07
35Master of Puppets (1985, From Kirks' Riff Tapes)0:37
36Master of Puppets (1985, From James' Riff Tapes)1:40
37Master of Puppets (1985, From James' Riff Tapes II)0:29
38The Thing That Should Not Be (1985, From James' Riff Tapes)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
The Thing That Should Not Be (in 1985)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
0:34
39Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (1985, From James' Riff Tapes)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (in 1985)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
2:07
40Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (1985, From James' Riff Tapes II)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (in 1985)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
1:57
41Disposable Heroes (1985, From Kirks' Riff Tapes)
recorded in:
El Sobrante, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
Disposable Heroes (in 1985)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
1:26
42Disposable Heroes (1985, From James' Riff Tapes)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
Disposable Heroes (in 1985)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
0:32
43Leper Messiah (1985, From James' Riff Tapes)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
Leper Messiah (in 1985)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
0:53
44Leper Messiah (1985, From James' Riff Tapes II)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
Leper Messiah (in 1985)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
0:54
45Orion (1985, From James' Riff Tapes)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985)
partial recording of:
Orion (in 1985)
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
1:15
46Damage, Inc. (1985, From James' Riff Tapes)1:53
47Disposable Heroes (May 1985, Writing in Progress)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-05)
recording of:
Disposable Heroes (in 1985-05)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
4:11
48Battery (May 1985, Writing in Progress)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-05)
recording of:
Battery (in 1985-05)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
6:25
49Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (May 1985, Writing in Progress)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-05)
recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (in 1985-05)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:16
50Disposable Heroes (May 1985, Writing in Progress)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-05)
recording of:
Disposable Heroes (in 1985-05)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:40
51Battery (early June 1985 demo)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-06)
recording of:
Battery (in 1985-06)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
4:41
52Disposable Heroes (early June 1985 demo)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-06)
recording of:
Disposable Heroes (in 1985-06)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
8:38
53Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (early June 1985 demo)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-06)
recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (in 1985-06)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:04
54Master of Puppets (Mid-June 1985, Writing in Progress)1:30
55Master of Puppets (Mid-June 1985, Writing in Progress II)12:08
56Master of Puppets (Mid-June 1985 demo)8:44
57Disposable Heroes (Late June 1985 demo)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-06)
recording of:
Disposable Heroes (in 1985-06)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
8:56
58Battery (Late June 1985 demo)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-06)
recording of:
Battery (in 1985-06)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
4:42
59Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Late June 1985 demo)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-06)
recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (in 1985-06)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
8:59
60Master of Puppets (Late June 1985 demo)8:18
61Damage Inc. (Late August 1985, Writing in Progress)2:40
62Leper Messiah (Late August 1985 demo)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-08)
recording of:
Leper Messiah (in 1985-08)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:34
63Damage, Inc. (Late August 1985 demo)4:35
64Leper Messiah (Late August 1985 demo II)
recorded in:
El Cerrito, California, United States (in 1985-08)
recording of:
Leper Messiah (in 1985-08)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:55
65Orion (September 1985 Drum Room demo)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (in 1985-09)
recording of:
Orion (in 1985-09)
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
8:17
66The Thing That Should Not Be (September 1985, Writing in Progress)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (in 1985-09)
recording of:
The Thing That Should Not Be (in 1985-09)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
4:17
67The Thing That Should Not Be (September 1985 Drum Room demo)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (in 1985-09)
recording of:
The Thing That Should Not Be (in 1985-09)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:20
68The Money Will Roll Right In (September 1985 Drum Room Jam)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (in 1985-09)
cover recording of:
The Money Will Roll Right In (in 1985-09)
writer:
Tom Flynn (American guitarist) and Chris Wilson (member of Fang)
publisher:
Udderly Good Music
2:49
69The Prince (September 1985 Drum Room Jam)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (in 1985-09)
cover recording of:
The Prince (in 1985-09)
writer:
Sean Harris (Diamond Head lead vocalist) and Brian Tatler
publisher:
Happy Face Music Ltd.
4:57
70Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Late 1985, Guitar Solo outtakes)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (in 1985-11)
recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (in 1985-11)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
1:22
71Orion (Late 1985 Guitar Solo outtakes)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (in 1985-11)
partial recording of:
Orion (in 1985-11)
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
0:54
72Orion (Late 1985, Kirk & Lars in the Control Room)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (in 1985-11)
partial recording of:
Orion (in 1985-11)
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
1:02
73The Ecstasy of Gold
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live recording of:
The Ecstasy of Gold (Metallica metal version) (on 1986-04-21)
version of:
L’estasi dell’oro (Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo)
1:35
74Battery
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-04-21)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live recording of:
Battery (on 1986-04-21)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
4:40
75Master of Puppets
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-04-21)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live recording of:
Master of Puppets (on 1986-04-21)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
8:42
76For Whom the Bell Tolls
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-04-21)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live recording of:
For Whom the Bell Tolls (on 1986-04-21)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
4:24
77Ride the Lightning
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-04-21)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live recording of:
Ride the Lightning (on 1986-04-21)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:33
78Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-04-21)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (on 1986-04-21)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:40
79Seek & Destroy
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-04-21)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live recording of:
Seek & Destroy (on 1986-04-21)
writer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
3:49
80Creeping Death
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-04-21)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live recording of:
Creeping Death (on 1986-04-21)
lyricist:
Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and Take Out Music Ltd.
is based on:
Die By His Hand
6:47
81Am I Evil?
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-04-21)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live partial cover recording of:
Am I Evil? (on 1986-04-21)
writer:
Sean Harris (Diamond Head lead vocalist) and Brian Tatler
publisher:
Happy Face Music Ltd., Universal Music – Z Tunes LLC and Zomba Music
4:13
82Damage, Inc.
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-04-21)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-04-21)
recorded at:
Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States (on 1986-04-21)
live recording of:
Damage, Inc. (on 1986-04-21)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
5:05
83Battery
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-08-03)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-08-03) and John Marshall (Metal guitarist/producer) (on 1986-08-03)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
live recording of:
Battery (on 1986-08-03)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
4:25
84Master of Puppets
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-08-03)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-08-03) and John Marshall (Metal guitarist/producer) (on 1986-08-03)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
live recording of:
Master of Puppets (on 1986-08-03)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
7:59
85For Whom the Bell Tolls
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-08-03)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-08-03) and John Marshall (Metal guitarist/producer) (on 1986-08-03)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
live recording of:
For Whom the Bell Tolls (on 1986-08-03)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:09
86Bass Solo
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
0:59
87Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-08-03)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-08-03) and John Marshall (Metal guitarist/producer) (on 1986-08-03)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
live recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (on 1986-08-03)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
9:26
88Seek & Destroy
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-08-03)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-08-03) and John Marshall (Metal guitarist/producer) (on 1986-08-03)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
live recording of:
Seek & Destroy (on 1986-08-03)
writer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
7:49
89Creeping Death
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-08-03)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-08-03) and John Marshall (Metal guitarist/producer) (on 1986-08-03)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
live recording of:
Creeping Death (on 1986-08-03)
lyricist:
Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and Take Out Music Ltd.
is based on:
Die By His Hand
8:19
90Am I Evil?
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-08-03)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-08-03) and John Marshall (Metal guitarist/producer) (on 1986-08-03)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
live partial cover recording of:
Am I Evil? (on 1986-08-03)
writer:
Sean Harris (Diamond Head lead vocalist) and Brian Tatler
publisher:
Happy Face Music Ltd., Universal Music – Z Tunes LLC and Zomba Music
3:45
91Damage, Inc.
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-08-03)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-08-03) and John Marshall (Metal guitarist/producer) (on 1986-08-03)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
live recording of:
Damage, Inc. (on 1986-08-03)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
5:56
92Master of Puppets (Jason's First Audition)
bass:
Jason Newsted (in 1986-10)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (in 1986-10)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (in 1986-10) and James Hetfield (in 1986-10)
vocals:
James Hetfield (in 1986-10)
recording of:
Master of Puppets (in 1986-10)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
7:36
93Battery (Jason's First Audition)
bass:
Jason Newsted (in 1986-10)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (in 1986-10)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (in 1986-10) and James Hetfield (in 1986-10)
vocals:
James Hetfield (in 1986-10)
recording of:
Battery (in 1986-10)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
4:13
94Seek & Destroy (Jason's Second Audition)
bass:
Jason Newsted (on 1986-10-29)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-10-29)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-10-29) and James Hetfield (on 1986-10-29)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-10-29)
recording of:
Seek & Destroy (on 1986-10-29)
writer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:10
95Creeping Death (Jason's Second Audition)
bass:
Jason Newsted (on 1986-10-29)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-10-29)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-10-29) and James Hetfield (on 1986-10-29)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-10-29)
recording of:
Creeping Death (on 1986-10-29)
lyricist:
Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and Take Out Music Ltd.
is based on:
Die By His Hand
5:37
96Fight Fire With Fire (Jason's Second Audition)
bass:
Jason Newsted (on 1986-10-29)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-10-29)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-10-29) and James Hetfield (on 1986-10-29)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-10-29)
recording of:
Fight Fire With Fire (on 1986-10-29)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
4:02
97Master of Puppets
bass:
Jason Newsted (on 1986-11-08)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-11-08)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-11-08) and James Hetfield (on 1986-11-08)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-11-08)
recorded at:
Reseda Country Club in Reseda, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1986-11-08)
live recording of:
Master of Puppets (on 1986-11-08)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
7:51
98For Whom the Bell Tolls
bass:
Jason Newsted (on 1986-11-08)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-11-08)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-11-08) and James Hetfield (on 1986-11-08)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-11-08)
recorded at:
Reseda Country Club in Reseda, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1986-11-08)
live recording of:
For Whom the Bell Tolls (on 1986-11-08)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
4:50
99Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
bass:
Jason Newsted (on 1986-11-08)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-11-08)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-11-08) and James Hetfield (on 1986-11-08)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-11-08)
recorded at:
Reseda Country Club in Reseda, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1986-11-08)
live recording of:
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (on 1986-11-08)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:04
100Ride the Lightning
bass:
Jason Newsted (on 1986-11-08)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1986-11-08)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1986-11-08) and James Hetfield (on 1986-11-08)
vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1986-11-08)
recorded at:
Reseda Country Club in Reseda, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1986-11-08)
live recording of:
Ride the Lightning (on 1986-11-08)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:20
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artist & repertoire support:Dave Henson, Jr.
creative direction:Peter Mensch
Metallica
covers:Kerrang! Presents: 'Remastered' by Various Artists (add compilations to this artist)
Master of Puppets by Dream Theater
Metallica’s Master of Puppets but in the Crash Bandicoot Soundfont by Neville Elliott
live performances:2006-06-03: Rock am Ring, Nürburgring, Germany
2006-06-04: Rock im Park: Nürnberg, Germany
2006-06-06: Waldbuhne, Berlin, Germany
2006-06-08: Arnhem, Holland
2006-06-10: Download Festival, Donington, UK
2006-06-11: Download Festival Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
2006-06-13: Tallin, Estonia
2006-06-17: Heineken Jammin Festival, Imola, Italy
2006-08-12: Tokyo Summer Sonic Festival, Tokyo, Japan
2006-08-13: Osaka Summer Sonic Festival, Osaka, Japan
Master of Puppets by Dream Theater
included in:Limited‐Edition Vinyl Box Set
part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 97) (order: 97)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 167) (order: 167)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 167) (order: 167)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/6495 [info]
lyrics page:https://genius.com/albums/Metallica/Master-of-puppets [info]
reviews:http://ripplemusic.blogspot.com/2016/03/metallica-master-of-puppets.html [info]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/j59x [info]
other databases:http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Metallica-nom_album-Master_of_Puppets-l-en.html [info]
https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/metallica/master_of_puppets/ [info]
https://www.musik-sammler.de/album/1462/ [info]
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/album-details-369 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000667490 [info]
Wikidata:Q187507 [info]