Vinyl Records Metallica - Ride the Lightning [LP]

Metallica is a legendary band founded in 1981 in Los Angeles. Currently, its lineup includes James Gatfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo, who have become recognized masters and innovators in the genre of thrash metal. The band's work is distinguished by its enormous energy, complex arrangement and deep lyrics. Their albums such as "Master of Puppets", "Ride the Lightning" and "...And Justice for All" are considered classics of the genre and influenced many other musicians. One of the most complex and at the same time powerful aspects of Metallica is their lyrics, which touch on such important topics as justice, social problems and the inner search for the meaning of life. The musicians expertly combine aggression with emotional depth, provoking reflection and counterproposal. Additionally, Metallica is known for their explosive live performances. Despite the fact that "Broom" is an integral part of the Big Four of thrash metal, the band is not limited to one genre. During their many years of work, they resorted to such styles as hard rock, heavy and speed metal, etc.

“Ride The Lightning” is the second studio album by Metallica, released on July 27, 1984. The album is known for its standout songs such as "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "Fade to Black". It reflects the evolution of the thrash metal genre, incorporating elements of progressive rock and classical music, which was unexpected for the genre at the time. "Ride The Lightning" is considered one of the most important albums in the history of metal, it solidified the band's position in the metal scene and opened new possibilities for the genre.

The album contains 8 tracks.

• Side A:
  • Fight Fire With Fire
  • Ride The Lightning
  • For Whom The Bell Tolls
  • Fade To Black
• Side B:
  • Trapped Under Ice
  • Escape
  • Creeping Death
  • The Call Of Ktulu