A list of the top ten pieces of Metallica has appeared on the web, based on the voices of Internet users from Ranker.com. Interestingly, it lacked an absolute classic, which is “Enter Sandman” or “Nothing Else Matters” – songs that even people who are not known with metal know perfectly well. Despite this, fans point to other compositions that they think deserve a place in the lead.
A song from the groundbreaking album “Metallica” (1991), which combines a rock ballad with heavier riffs. The text is about a man who struggles with social pressure and lack of understanding. “The Unforgiven” gained popularity not only thanks to the melancholic climate, but also a memorable music video, which made him one of the most important songs of the band.
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The title song from the 1984 album, which presents the dramatic experiences of the convicted prisoner. The song is a thrash metal classic, combining a fast pace with a reflective text, showing the more mature work of Metallica. Characteristic rhythm changes and sound intensity emphasize its uniqueness.
The first issue on the album “Master of Puppets” (1986), which opens with a calm introduction to quickly explode with thrash energy. “Battery” is the essence of the aggressive sound of Metallica, consisting of dynamic riffs and dizzying temperature, loved by fans for unusual intensity.
The iconic number that became a hymn of Metallica fans, with an energetic riff and a simple but catchy chorus. “Seek & Destroy” is one of the team’s first hits, symbolizing his rebellious and aggressive character.
The opening album “… and Justice for All” (1988) a piece that takes up the topic of the ecological disaster and the destruction of the planet. It is characterized by violent transitions and intense sound, constituting a musical manifesto in a metal thrash style.
A dynamic song from “Ride the Lightning” (1984), inspired by Egyptian plagues, telling about destructive power. The piece gained popularity thanks to the catchy riff and the characteristic shout “Die by us Hand!”, Which moves the audience during concerts.
Metallica’s first ballad, also from “Ride the Lightning”, dealing with depression and a sense of hopelessness. The song combines delicate, melancholic guitar parties with stronger, emotional fragments, which makes it groundbreaking in the team’s history.
3. For Whom The Bell Tolls
Inspiration with the novel by Ernest Hemingway, a song from 1984, which shows the senselessness of the war from the perspective of soldiers. The characteristic intro on Cliff Burton’s bass and dark riffs create an atmosphere full of tension and reflection.
A song known and valued for a deep message … and Justice for All “(1988), telling about a soldier paralyzed after the war. Musical narrative – from calm chords to intense solos – reflects the drama of the situation, making “they” one of the band’s most moving works.
The most important and most iconic piece of Metallica, the title song from the 1986 album. He presents the topic of manipulation and addiction, and his powerful riffs and a complicated musical structure have become a symbol of thrash metal. “Master of Puppets” is a timeless anthem that strengthened the band’s position in the history of music.
Despite the lack of “Enter Sandman” and “Nothing Else Matters” – one of the most recognizable hits of the band – this ranking shows the multidimensionality and variety of Metallica’s work. From brutal aggression to emotional ballads, Metallica was able to define a metal scene again and leave a heritage that inspires subsequent generations of listeners.