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Master of Puppets

by Metallica

Released: March 03, 1986

Thrash metal

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Master of Puppets" is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released in 1986. Unfortunately, it became the last studio album to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a bus accident while on tour to promote the album. The album features powerful and intricate guitar work, complex song structures, and socially aware lyrics.

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"Master of Puppets" continues to influence and inspire…

"Master of Puppets" continues to influence and inspire generations of heavy metal musicians.

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Master of Puppets

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Widely considered one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time, it marked a significant milestone in the genre. Notable tracks include the title track "Master of Puppets," which is often regarded as one of Metallica's signature songs, as well as "Battery" and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)." The album showcases Metallica's musical prowess and their ability to blend aggressive thrash metal with more melodic elements.

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"Master of Puppets" is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released in 1986. Widely considered one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time, it marked a significant milestone in the genre. The album features powerful and intricate guitar work, complex song structures, and socially aware lyrics.

Notable tracks include the title track "Master of Puppets," which is often regarded as one of Metallica's signature songs, as well as "Battery" and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)." The album showcases Metallica's musical prowess and their ability to blend aggressive thrash metal with more melodic elements. Unfortunately, it became the last studio album to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a bus accident while on tour to promote the album. "Master of Puppets" continues to influence and inspire generations of heavy metal musicians.