Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' was released 35 years ago

Metallica's third album was another step toward what came later for them, 35 years ago on Wednesday

Metallica lost and then won a Grammy for their third and fourth albums respectively, …And Justice For All and “The Black Album”. For many fans it’s a debate between those two for the band’s best album, though Ride The Lightning can’t be forgotten.

On Mar. 3, 1986, Metallica’s third album, Master Of Puppets was released. It’s also their last album with bassist Cliff Burton. More interestingly Rush frontman Geddy Lee was considered to be the record’s producer, but it did not come together.

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Mar 3rd 1986 #Metallica released the GREAT album "Master Of Puppets" #Battery #DamageInc #DisposableHeroes #Sanitarium #HeavyMetal Did you know... Master of Puppets was the band's last album to feature bassist Cliff Burton. The album peaked at number 29 on the #BillboardCharts

So what’s your favorite track from Master Of Puppets? Leave a comment below.