Even though he was still finding his voice, the riff to ‘Blackened’ is Metallica through and through, complete with a strange time signature that keeps the listener on their toes every time they ...

Metallica may have helped James Hetfield grow into a true rock and roll frontman, but he admitted that he couldn't sing everything perfectly.

Known for its iconic guitar riff and dark lyrics about children’s nightmares, it marked Metallica’s shift toward a more mainstream sound while maintaining its heavy metal edge.