Master of Puppets (remastered deluxe version)

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1Digital Media: Master of Puppets (Remastered)
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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.
4.15:12
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.
4.458:35
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
4.356:27
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
48:16
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
3.758:27
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.
4.15:32
2Digital Media: Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL - May 25th, 1986
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1Battery (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
2Master of Puppets (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)8:18
3For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
4Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
5The Thing That Should Not Be (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
6(Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
7Damage, Inc. (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)4:25
8Fade to Black (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
9Seek & Destroy (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
10Creeping Death (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)6:22
11The Four Horsemen (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
12Guitar Solo (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)3:11
13Am I Evil? (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
14Whiplash (Live at the Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Il - May 25th, 1986)
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
3Digital Media: Rough Mixes From the Vault
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1Battery (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
2Master of Puppets (November 1985, Work in Progress Rough Mix)8:43
3The 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
4Welcome 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
5Disposable 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
6Leper 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
7Orion (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
8Damage, Inc. (October 1985, Work in Progress Rough Mix)4:14
9The Money Will Roll Right in (Work in Progress Rough Mix)
mixer:
Greg Fidelman (Greg Fields) (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
10The Prince (Work in Progress Rough Mix)
mixer:
Greg Fidelman (Greg Fields) (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
4Digital Media: Riffs, Demos & Outtakes From Lars' & James' Vaults 1
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1Battery (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
2Battery (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
3Master of Puppets (1985, from Kirk's Riff Tapes)0:37
4Master of Puppets (1985, from James' Riff Tapes)1:40
5Master of Puppets (1985, from James' Riff Tapes II)0:29
6The 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
7Welcome 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
8Welcome 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
9Disposable Heroes (1985, from Kirk's 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
10Disposable 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
11Leper 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
12Leper 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
13Orion (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
14Damage, Inc. (1985, from James' Riff Tapes)1:53
15Disposable 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
16Battery (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
17Welcome 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
18Disposable Heroes (May 1985, Writing in Progress II)
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
19Battery (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
20Disposable 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
21Welcome 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
22Master of Puppets (Mid-June 1985, Writing in Progress)1:30
23Master of Puppets (Mid-June 1985, Writing in Progress II)12:08
24Master of Puppets (Mid-June 1985 Demo)8:44
5Digital Media: Riffs, Demos & Outtakes From Lars' & James' Vaults 2
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1Disposable 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
2Battery (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
3Welcome 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
4Master of Puppets (Late June 1985 Demo)8:18
5Damage, Inc. (Late August 1985, Writing in Progress)2:40
6Leper 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
7Damage, Inc. (Late August 1985 Demo)4:35
8Leper 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
9Orion (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
10The 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
11The 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
12The 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
13The 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
14Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (September 1985 Drum Room Jam)
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
15Orion (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
16Orion (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
6Digital Media: Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The 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 (The Ecstasy of Gold, Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo)
Ennio Morricone1:35
2Battery (Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986)
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.
Metallica4:40
3Master of Puppets (Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986)
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.
Metallica8:42
4For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986)
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
Metallica4:24
5Ride the Lightning (Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986)
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
Metallica6:33
6Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986)
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
Metallica5:40
7Seek & Destroy (Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986)
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
Metallica3:49
8Creeping Death (Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986)
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
Metallica6:47
9Am I Evil? (Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986)
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
Metallica4:13
10Damage, Inc. (Live at the Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ - April 21st, 1986)
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.
Metallica5:05
7Digital Media: Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986
#TitleRatingLength
1Battery (Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986)
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
2Master of Puppets (Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986)
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
3For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986)
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
4Bass Solo (Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986)
bass:
Cliff Burton (on 1986-08-03)
recorded at:
Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, United States (on 1986-08-03)
0:59
5Welcome Home (Sanitarium) (Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986)
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
6Seek & Destroy (Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986)
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
7Creeping Death (Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986)
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
8Am I Evil? (Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986)
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
9Damage, Inc. (Live at Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA - August 3rd, 1986)
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
8Digital Media: Jason's Audition & Live at the Country Club, Reseda, CA - November 8th, 1986
9Digital Media: Live at Grugahalle, Essen, West Germany - January 25th, 1987
10Digital Media: Live at Solnahallen, Stockholm, Sweden - September 26th, 1986

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artist & repertoire support:Dave Henson, Jr.
creative direction:Peter Mensch
Metallica
covers:2002-02-19: Razzmatazz, Barcelona, Spain (audience recording; different than the YtseJam / Lost Not Forgotten Archives) by Dream Theater
Kerrang! Presents: 'Remastered' by Various Artists (add compilations to this artist)
Master of Puppets by Dream Theater
Metallica: A Tribute to Master of Puppets by Various Artists (add compilations to this artist)
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
The Metallica Collection
part of:Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time (number: 2) (order: 2)
SPIN: The 40 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time (SPIN magazine, 2002-09) (number: 4) (order: 4)
Apple Music: 100 Best Albums (number: 69) (order: 69)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 97) (order: 97)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 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)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005 edition) (number: 566) (order: 567)
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/j59x [info]
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https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/metallica/master_of_puppets/ [info]
https://www.musik-sammler.de/album/1462/ [info]
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https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=19919 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000667490 [info]
Wikidata:Q187507 [info]