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THE REVIEW
to thrash, v. t. 1. to beat; strike; hit; whip; flog.
With this review, written intentionally at this time, I want to try to get into the heads of certain people, and I'm probably talking about millions of people, that Metallica are not those pathetic (!) conceited fools who play at MTV shows. THOSE are called Lars Ulrich & Bob Rock Management Inc., and they are the result of a long, unstoppable, and, listen well, IRREVERSIBLE decline towards a musical death dictated by nothing other than "financial planning" (and don't be ridiculous by talking to me about "anger").
The true and undoubtedly best METALLICA are those four long-haired and smelly drunks who barely remember what instrument they play when asked in post-concert interviews, they are the Metallica of Kill 'Em All.
Kill 'Em All: a frantic, immediate, and delightfully raw violent album, a Thrash Metal album. Some speak of a naive debut, with undefined sounds, a starting point for a crescendo that led to masterpieces like Master... or ..And Justice..., but in my opinion, it is precisely this first album that's the most representative and elevated work of the Four Horsemen. Nothing premeditated, fast and violent riffs, basic songwriting, dry and shrill guitars, a voice that makes you think more of a live drunken performance than a studio recording, and above all, the presence and genius of composer Cliff (never a technical monster, but he never had the time to become one) who, besides dominating the historic Anesthesia, pleasantly pops up here and there, sometimes in real melodic interludes (!!!) complete with tempo changes, without EVER seeming "superfluous".
So, my dear ones blessed by holy anger, try to listen to this album again and feel how every verse of these songs seems to recite "Screw you, Bob Rock, you piece of crap".
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This review defends Metallica's debut album Kill 'Em All as their most genuine and powerful work, emphasizing its raw thrash metal intensity and Cliff Burton's impactful contributions. The author criticizes the band's later commercial direction but praises the unpolished, furious energy of this early record. The album's straightforward riffs, aggressive feel, and live-like vocal delivery are celebrated as hallmarks of true thrash. It is recommended to revisit the album with fresh ears to appreciate its rebellious spirit.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. They rose from the Bay Area thrash scene with early albums like Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning, achieved mainstream success with 1991's Metallica (The Black Album), and have released a long-running and often debated catalog since.173 Reviews
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By AR (Anonima Recensori)
This is how Metallica’s career kicks off, with a raw, violent, and furious album.
A really great start that represents a mastery of technique.
By jackpizzello
The sounds contained in this great pot are perhaps the most representative of thrash metal.
It is very difficult, after listening to it once, to remember just the powerful, aggressive riff of a track, precisely because all the riffs are powerful and aggressive in the same way.
By HetfieldGod
This album has already been reviewed several times, but I would like to give my personal contribution, as it is one of the greatest products ever released.
'Kill 'Em All' institutionalized Thrash and Speed-Metal, whose early glimpses were first heard from Motorhead and Venom.
By The Thrasher
"Kill 'Em All is a masterpiece in every sense, both for metal music and music in general."
"The initial riff of 'Seek & Destroy' is one of the best composed by Metallica."
