Metallica - Kill Em All

Originally released in 1983, Kill 'Em All is the "hallucinatory revelation" that brought heavy metal back to Earth. By fusing the "intricate, melodic riffs" of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with the "frenzied, clattering catharsis" of hardcore punk, Metallica created a sound that was "markedly different" from the mainstream glitter of the early '80s. This debut album didn't just introduce a band; it launched an entire genre, proving that "speed and volume" could be used as tools for "intricately structured compositions."

This digitally remastered 180-gram vinyl pressing is a "mandatory cornerstone" for any metal disciple. It captures the "swivel-eyed fury" of a young James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Cliff Burton with "breathtaking clarity." From the "pulsating urgency" of "Whiplash" to the "ten-ton sonic punch" of "Seek & Destroy," this edition restores the "raw passion and street-level grit" that made Metallica the most influential band of their era.