"Ride the Lightning" is the second album by thrash metal band Metallica. It was released on July 27th, 1984 by Megaforce Records. It was re-released in the same year on November 19th by Elektra records. In the United States alone, "Ride the Lightning" has sold over 5 million copies. "Ride the Lightning" is often hailed by fans as a classic of the thrash metal genre and a vital bridge between the band's albums "Kill 'Em All" and "Master of Puppets," pushing the thrash metal of the debut into progressive territory more fully-… read more
"Ride the Lightning" is the second album by thrash metal band Metallica. It was released on July 27th, 1984 by Megaforce Records. It was re… read more
"Ride the Lightning" is the second album by thrash metal band Metallica. It was released on July 27th, 1984 by Megaforce Records. It was re-released in the same year on Novembe… read more
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, w… read more
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for m… read more
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos… read more