Kill 'Em All
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THE METAL SUBGENRE CHALLENGE #003 - THRASH METAL
In this challenge, I'll be taking a look at various albums I haven't heard yet from a variety of different Metal subgenres. I'm quite familiar with the genre, but I really want to dive into the specific subgenres and analyze them.
Now, I've heard almost all Metallica albums (MOP is one of my fav albums ever), however, I have never listened to their debut album Kill 'Em All for some reason. So I thought it would be convenient to finally listen to ... read more
This blows any metal debut out of the water. Metallica, right off the bat, knew what they wanted to be. Brute force and heavy. This album showcases some of the best metal songs on a debut album ever. One hell of a good time.
Metallica is an extremely popular band, but one I have never cared about, so I’m going to listen to all of their albums and see if they grow on me and I’m gonna try and understand what all the hype is about. Their first record Kill em all, is an extremely energetic debut and a pretty solid start to their career. The production does sound kind of rough in a few places, and I’m not absolutely sold on the vocals and the singers voice in general, maybe that’s just metal ... read more
Metallica blew the scence right open with Kill Em All. Popularised thrash Metallica instantly. Even the biggest die hard fan wouldn't have predicted what would come next.
Kill 'Em All set the stage for Metallica's exponational growth in the metal scene as one of the best thrash metal bands
Metallica's debut is just as firey and punchy as it was when it released. Even when mimicking their inspirations and predecessors, all band members still manage to make each song sound specific to the legend that is Metallica.
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Track List
| 1 | Hit the Lights 4:15 | 85 |
| 2 | The Four Horsemen 7:12 | 91 |
| 3 | Motorbreath 3:07 | 78 |
| 4 | Jump In the Fire 4:41 | 80 |
| 5 | (Anesthesia)—Pulling Teeth 4:14 | 81 |
| 6 | Whiplash 4:08 | 84 |
| 7 | Phantom Lord 5:01 | 81 |
| 8 | No Remorse 6:26 | 79 |
| 9 | Seek & Destroy 6:54 | 88 |
| 10 | Metal Militia 5:11 | 79 |
Total Length: 51 minutes
By Dalton
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1mo
I get that everybody harps on Lars for being a bad drummer but his drumming on this album is legitimately really good.
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Added on: February 2, 2013