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"Master of Puppets" is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released on March 3, 1986. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time. Here are some interesting facts about the album:
Title Track Length: The title track, "Master of Puppets," is one of Metallica's most iconic songs and is known for its intricate guitar work and powerful lyrics. The song is over 8 minutes long, making it one of the longer tracks in Metallica's discography.
Album Cover: The album cover features a graveyard with tombstones bearing the names of the songs from the album. The cover art was designed by Metallica and features their iconic "M" logo.
Cliff Burton's Last Album: "Master of Puppets" was the last Metallica album to feature bassist Cliff Burton, who tragically died in a bus accident in Sweden on September 27, 1986, while the band was on tour to promote the album.
Commercial Success: The album was a commercial success and is Metallica's first album to be certified Platinum. It eventually went on to be certified 6x Platinum in the United States.
Grammy Awards: While "Master of Puppets" was not nominated for a Grammy, the title track earned Metallica its first Grammy nomination in 1989 for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
Influence on Thrash Metal: The album is often considered a defining work in the thrash metal genre. Its impact on the metal scene was profound, and many bands cite "Master of Puppets" as a major influence on their music.
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Orion Music Festival: In 2012, Metallica hosted the Orion Music + More festival in Atlantic City, where they played the "Master of Puppets" album in its entirety to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
"Master of Puppets" remains a timeless classic in the heavy metal genre and continues to be celebrated by fans and musicians alike.