But there's a lot even hardcore fans don't know about the making of Metallica's Master of Puppets.And for the most part the lyrics are being relayed from the perspective of the said substance, as if the drug itself had a voice. Basically, what it is doing is touting its mastery over the addict. This is manifest by the fact that even though it is literally “killing” the user, said individual is still “dedicated” to partaking of it at all costs. And as far as which type of drug the singer is referring to specifically, there is a metaphorical reference to coke in the second verse. Singer/guitarist James Hetfield was on fire when it came to concocting crushing, memorable riffs and poignant lyrics, and driven by the energy in the studio, drummer Lars Ulrich rode the wave, laying down tumbling beats and crashing cymbal hits that underscored the rollercoaster ride of the album.
From there, studio time increased exponentially as the band worked with producer Flemming Rasmussen in Copenhagen between September and December 1985.īassist Cliff Burton drew from his love of classical and soundtrack music when the band put the tunes together, and played bass by plucking the strings with his right hand instead of using a pick. By contrast, Metallica spent a whopping four months simply tracking Master. The band spent far more time working on Master of Puppets than their first two albums combined - each of which was created in less than a month. Many consider it a flawless album, but it might not have been if Metallica made different choices during its creation. The songs were more intricate, the hardcore-paced tracks were more visceral, and the instrumental, “Orion,” was executed with more fervor. The record adhered to a similar structure as Ride the Lightning, combining speedy thrash cuts with slower, more anthemic fare, and including a cinematic instrumental.īut Master of Puppets took all of its predecessors strengths and made them even better. But the album most fans and critics rank as the band's greatest is Master of Puppets, which Metallica released in 1986. Metallica’s second album, 1984’s Ride the Lightning served as a groundbreaking achievement for the band, and considerably upped the ante on their 1983 debut, Kill ‘Em All.
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