Master of Puppets / Welcome Home "Sanitarium"
by Metallica
- Type: Single
- Released: 2 July 1986
- Label: Elektra
- Country: United States
- Community rating: 4.3/5 from 3 ratings
Artists on this release: Roger Barbaglia
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Released as a promotional single in Europe, 'Master of Puppets' stands as a definitive cornerstone of the thrash metal genre. Driven by James Hetfield's aggressive down-picking and intricate, progressive arrangements, the title track explores the harrowing cycle of addiction and loss of control.
Genres
Descriptors: drugs, uncommon-time-signatures, progressive, ferocious, relentless
Tracklist
- Master Of Puppets (3:30)
- Welcome Home "Sanitarium" (4:00)
Credits
- Hutu - music by
- Tutsi - music by
- Twa - music by
- Unknown Artist - harp [inanga], harp [ibibura mutwa]