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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 -

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- Pat Boone -

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BaleOut wrote:
Thursday afternoon

My faveourite song, ever. Made me love Metallica for ever.

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Magus_Perde wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

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PartySanCTG wrote:
Wednesday morning

David_J: Thank you for proving my point that people who criticise the Black Album are annoying.

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san_music_fan wrote:
Monday evening

круууто

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David_J1973 wrote:
8 days ago

NOT thrash metal. Lyrically idiotic. Musically lacking. "Hush liitle baby don't day a word... We're off to never never land!" WTF??!!! If this wasn't Metallica none of you would like this. Sounds worse than a Poison song for Christ's sake.

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niQboy wrote:
9 days ago

I grew up listening to this song, and it never fails to impress.

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gabrielbiscoito wrote:
9 days ago

You know this version? http://biscoito20.blogspot.com/2009/12/mister-tim-enter-sandman.html

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kentmogstad wrote:
10 days ago

Nice song, great riffs, but not their best...

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Nergal335 wrote:
13 days ago

Kocham was

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Shesmovedon_ wrote:
27 days ago

"This was my favorite Metallica song. Then I turned 9." ahaha, this is my favorite Metallica song, maybe i'll change my mind when I turn 18, who knows.

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XSeanybOiX wrote:
29 days ago

Every band has a popular signature song, but that doesn't makes it bad. In fact this one is very good. [3]

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sanluist wrote:
November 2009

legend!!

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Unknown94 wrote:
November 2009

KICKASS SONG!

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uneazy wrote:
November 2009

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:
November 2009

Headbang!

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Jesakah_Punkah wrote:
November 2009

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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rainynights89 wrote:
November 2009

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Kangadancemum wrote:
November 2009

Remeber Siofok/Sosto '92!!!!

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manuroc wrote:
November 2009

ENTER SANDMAN! \m/

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BoredProphet wrote:
November 2009

ENTER NIGHT

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