Composer

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Lars Ulrich

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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9:25

"Master of Puppets" is a heavy metal song composed by Lars Ulrich, the drummer of the American band Metallica. The song was released on the album of the same name in 1986. The album was produced by Flemming Rasmussen and was released on March 3, 1986, by Elektra Records. The album was a commercial success, reaching number 29 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified 6x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song "Master of Puppets" is divided into three movements. The first movement is a slow, ominous introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The second movement is a fast, aggressive section that features the signature thrash metal sound of Metallica. The third movement is a slower, more melodic section that serves as a bridge between the fast and slow sections of the song. The song is characterized by its heavy use of palm-muted guitar riffs, fast drumming, and aggressive vocals. The lyrics of the song deal with the theme of addiction and the idea that people can become "puppets" controlled by their addictions. The song has been praised for its technical proficiency and its influence on the development of thrash metal. "Master of Puppets" has become one of Metallica's most popular and enduring songs. It has been covered by numerous other bands and has been featured in several movies and video games. The song is often cited as one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time and has been included on numerous "best of" lists.

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