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There are few more influential thrash metal albums than Metallica’s debut release Kill ‘Em All. Effectively serving as a shot across the bow back in 1983, it was the world’s introduction to Metallica ...

Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine famously served as Metallica's lead guitarist in the early '80s before being kicked out and replaced by Kirk Hammett a month before the recording of debut album Kill ...

Origin of tradition: In 1983, Metallica swapped a simple heartbeat intro for Morricone’s ‘The Ecstasy of Gold’ on their Kill ’Em All tour. Emotional impact: Hetfield says the piece unites band and ...