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Mama, they try and break me

"Hero of the Day" is a song by Metallica on their 1996 album Load. The song was first recorded on December 13 1995, and was the first song on Load to be recorded. The song was also Metallica's second single release off of the album. A promotional video for the track was also filmed. It became their second consecutive number one hit on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It is one of the few Metallica songs written primarily in a major key. The demo for the song is entitled "Mouldy" due to the main riff of this song being on a demo tape for man… read more
"Hero of the Day" is a song by Metallica on their 1996 album Load. The song was first recorded on December 13 1995, and was the first song … read more
"Hero of the Day" is a song by Metallica on their 1996 album Load. The song was first recorded on December 13 1995, and was the first song on Load to be recorded. The song was … read more

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Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich and later based in San Francisco. Known for fast tempos, complex instrumentals and aggressive musicianship, the group became one of the founding big four bands of thrash metal alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. The current lineup consists of Hetfield, Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo. Former members include Dave Mustaine, Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted. The band achieved major commercial success with its third album, "Master of Puppets" (1986… read more
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich and later based in San Francisco. Known for fast tempos, complex instrumentals and … read more
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