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“Enter Sandman” is a song by American thrash metal band Metallica, featured as the opening track and lead single from their eponymous 1991 album. The song was produced by Bob Rock, and the music was written by Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, and James Hetfield. Vocalist and guitarist Hetfield wrote the lyrics, which deal with nightmares.
The single achieved gold certification for more than 500,000 copies shipped in the United States, spurring sales of over 15 million copies for Metallica and propelling Metallica to worldwide popularity. Acclaimed by critics, the song is featured in all of Metallica’s live albums and DVDs released after 1991 and has been played live at award ceremonies and benefit concerts.
Known cover versions of the song:
- Richard Cheese -
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- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones -Enter Sandman
- Pat Boone -Enter Sandman
The single achieved gold certification for more than 500,000 copies shipped in the United States, spurring sales of over 15 million copies for Metallica and propelling Metallica to worldwide popularity. Acclaimed by critics, the song is featured in all of Metallica’s live albums and DVDs released after 1991 and has been played live at award ceremonies and benefit concerts.
Known cover versions of the song:
- Richard Cheese -
Enter Sandman- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones -
Enter Sandman- Pat Boone -
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uneazy wrote:
IF you dont like metallica then your fucking stupid, and this isnt even how it usually sounds. GTFO. go listen to korn or some slipknot mask wearing gay music.
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EvilKaramarko wrote:
Headbang!
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Jesakah_Punkah wrote:
Every band has a popular signature song, but that doesn't makes it bad. In fact this one is very good. [2]
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Kangadancemum wrote:
Remeber Siofok/Sosto '92!!!!
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manuroc wrote:
ENTER SANDMAN! \m/
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BoredProphet wrote:
ENTER NIGHT
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BoredProphet wrote:
EXIT LIGHT
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empjori wrote:
Every band has a popular signature song, but that doesn't makes it bad. In fact this one is very good.
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Callayhdo wrote:
taugt
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LoveCrush wrote:
overrated song, but good :)
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LadyStarstruck wrote:
I don't listen much to Metallica, but this song kicks ass.
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egyptianhead wrote:
best intro ever
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mongo577 wrote:
lost in never never land how to you join the anti jonas brothers club
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Mellow_Dude wrote:
LOL Donnie I was just about to say something totally related but nothing beats what you just said.
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mmiwo wrote:
good song , but still overrated, not even almost the best metallica songs
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
This was my favorite Metallica song. Then I turned 9.
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Gibiruei wrote:
I love it
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Rowan5215 wrote:
The song is great but the lyrics are sorts stupid "For us to never, never land"
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dethguitarist wrote:
sweet riff there
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