Fade to Black
by Metallica
- Type: Single
- Released: February 1985
- Label: Elektra
- Country: United States
- Length: 7:15
- Community rating: 4.29/5 from 3 ratings
Artists on this release: Mike Chapman, Blondie
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Released as a promotional single for 'Ride the Lightning', 'Fade to Black' was controversial among early metal purists for its prominent use of acoustic guitars and introspective, suicidal lyricism. However, its complex progression from a somber ballad into an explosive thrash finale proved pivotal in expanding the creative boundaries of the genre.
Genres
Descriptors: suicide, alienation, melodic, ballad, acoustic
Tracklist
- Fade To Black (6:56)
- Fade To Black (6:56)
Credits
- Blondie - primary artist
- Chris Stein - performer, written-by
- Clem Burke - performer
- Deborah Harry - performer, written-by
- Frank Infante - performer
- Jimmy Destri - performer, written-by
- Nigel Harrison - performer