Metallica first found commercial success with the release of its third album, Master of Puppets (1986), which is cited as one of the heaviest metal albums and the band's best work. The band's next album, ...And Justice for All (1988), gave Metallica its first Grammy Award nomination. Its self-titled fifth album, Metallica (1991), was the band's first not to root predominantly in thrash metal; it appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, Metallica returned to its thrash metal roots with the release of its ninth album, Death Magnetic (2008), which drew similar praise to that of the band's earlier albums. This was followed by the band's 10th studio album, Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016), with its 11th album, 72 Seasons, releasing in 2023.
In 2000, Metallica led the case against the peer-to-peer file sharing service Napster, in which the band and several other artists filed lawsuits against the service for sharing their copyright-protected material without consent, eventually reaching a settlement. Metallica was the subject of the acclaimed 2004 documentary film Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, which documented the troubled production of the band's eighth album, St. Anger (2003), and the internal struggles within the band at the time. In 2009, Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band co-wrote the screenplay for and starred alongside Dane DeHaan in the 2013 concert film Metallica: Through the Never, in which the band performed live against a fictional thriller storyline.
Metallica has released 10 studio albums, four live albums (including two performances with the San Francisco Symphony), 12 video albums, a cover album, two extended plays, 37 singles and 39 music videos. The band has won nine Grammy Awards from 23 nominations, and its last six studio albums (beginning with Metallica) have consecutively debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Metallica ranks as one of the most commercially successful bands of all time, having sold over 125 million albums worldwide as of 2018. Metallica has been listed as one of the greatest artists of all time by magazines such as Rolling Stone, which ranked the band No. 61 on its 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list. As of 2017, Metallica is the third-best-selling music artist since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991, selling a total of 58 million albums in the United States.
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Studio albums
Kill 'Em All (1983)
Ride the Lightning (1984)
Master of Puppets (1986)
...And Justice for All (1988)
Metallica (1991)
Load (1996)
Reload (1997)
St. Anger (2003)
Death Magnetic (2008)
Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016)
72 Seasons (2023)
Blitzkrieg
Metallica Lyrics
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Let us escape the cruel night
Let us have time, let the sun shine
Let us beware the deadly sign
The day is coming
Armageddon's near
Inferno's coming
The blitzkrieg
The blitzkrieg
Save us from fate, save us from hate
Save ourselves before it's too late
Come to our need, hear our plea
Save ourselves before the earth bleeds
The day is dawning
The time is near
Aliens calling
Can we survive the blitzkrieg?
(Hahahaha)
(I fucked up in one place)
The lyrics of "Blitzkrieg" by Metallica speak about the imminent doom that is coming upon the world. The song starts with a plea to let humanity have peace, life, and escape from the cruel night. The lyrics can also be seen as a plea to let humanity survive and have time to see the sun shine again, and to be aware of any deadly signs that may contribute to humanity's possible destruction. The lines "Armageddon's near, Inferno's coming" describe the end times and how close humanity is to the apocalypse.
As the song progresses, it becomes more urgent and desperate as the band asks for deliverance from hate and fate. The band pleads to save themselves before it's too late, and to come to their need and hear their plea. The final lines of the song describe how the day is dawning and that aliens are calling, indicating the end could be near.
The song speaks about the multitude of issues humanity may face that could contribute to their potential destruction. Whether it's a natural disaster, war, or other catastrophic events, the song highlights the need to be aware and ready to fight.
Line by Line Meaning
Let us have peace, let us have life
Let us strive for a world free from conflict and oppression where everyone can enjoy life.
Let us escape the cruel night
Let us break free from the darkness and despair that weighs us down.
Let us have time, let the sun shine
Let us make the most of the time we have and seek the light that brings hope and joy.
Let us beware the deadly sign
Let us be vigilant and cautious of the warning signs that could lead to our downfall.
The day is coming
A significant event is approaching, one that could change everything.
Armageddon's near
A catastrophic event, possibly a final battle between good and evil, is imminent.
Inferno's coming
A great fire or explosion is on the horizon, symbolizing destruction and chaos.
Can we survive the blitzkrieg?
Can we endure the intense and sudden onslaught of violence and destruction?
The blitzkrieg
A rapid and overwhelming military attack, often associated with World War II and the Nazis.
Save us from fate, save us from hate
Help us avoid a predetermined destiny of suffering and misery, and shield us from malice and aggression.
Save ourselves before it's too late
We must take responsibility for our own safety and well-being before it is too late to do so.
Come to our need, hear our plea
We implore for assistance and support in our time of need, hoping that someone will listen and act.
Save ourselves before the earth bleeds
Take action to prevent the destruction and harm inflicted upon the planet, before it is too late.
The day is dawning
A new era is beginning, bringing with it the chance for a fresh start.
The time is near
It is almost time for significant change to occur, whether for better or worse.
Aliens calling
An extraterrestrial presence is communicating with us in some form, possibly with intentions unknown.
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Written by: Ian Phillip Jones, James Sirotto, Russ Smith
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