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The first musical ballad released by the band. It was ranked as having the 24th best guitar solo ever by Guitar World magazine readers.
It was written after almost all of their equipment, including a very rare amplifier, given to singer/rhythm guitarist James Hetfield by his mother just before she died, was stolen in Boston, MA, following a gig at the Channel Club on 14th January 1984. This event forced Metallica to borrow equipment from fellow tour band and friends, Anthrax, for the remainder of the tour. The lyrics suggest a man contemplating, then eventually committing suicide.
It was written after almost all of their equipment, including a very rare amplifier, given to singer/rhythm guitarist James Hetfield by his mother just before she died, was stolen in Boston, MA, following a gig at the Channel Club on 14th January 1984. This event forced Metallica to borrow equipment from fellow tour band and friends, Anthrax, for the remainder of the tour. The lyrics suggest a man contemplating, then eventually committing suicide.
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kirczek wrote:
"....was ranked as having the 24th best guitar solo ever by Guitar World magazine readers." 24th? It should be ranked on the top, and could be only worse than some of Metallica solo only. (for ex. Unforgiven) That is my opinion, agree or not, i don't care. : )
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freepcgame wrote:
yeah yeah great song
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Schattenblume_ wrote:
yes, i also agree. this song is just great!
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Xavante28 wrote:
I agree wigh proclass_com!
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proclass_com wrote:
Imagine: Humans have to leave planet Earth. You could just take one song with you. Which one would it be? For me it's that one!
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akonakap wrote:
One of the best ballad
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kirczek wrote:
My 1000th play! :)
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kurwaaa wrote:
<3.
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Jesakah_Punkah wrote:
One of the best thing that ever happened to music. [4]
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psycaffeine wrote:
best heavy song ever
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GuilhermeEin wrote:
Best song ever..
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Dexterpunk92 wrote:
Ten utwór kojarzy mi sie z moimi bliskimi ktorzy juz odeszli....
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Czajnik_69 wrote:
Three previous ballads by Metallica > Nothing Else Matters
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hammerstrikebg wrote:
Fade to Black > Nothing Else Matters
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Kimberly-Jade wrote:
fucking epic
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b4myd3ath wrote:
EPIC!! <3 :)))
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beholder10 wrote:
kirk rulz 1 of mine favorite guitarist
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gazzarfc wrote:
Greatest song of all time.
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McMackerel wrote:
Best Metallica song, best guitar solo I've ever heard.
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Gewichtheber wrote:
Guitar sound is awesome Metallica forever!!!!
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