100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Metallica - "Creeping Death"

100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Show Notes

Metallica - "Creeping Death"

From the album "Ride the Lightning"

Released November 23, 1984

In this episode, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by Mike Hamer of the Violent Gentlemen clothing line to discuss Metallica's "Creeping Death".

Brian also discusses the production of Metallica's "Creeping Death" with Metal Blade's Ryan Williams.

As always, author Martin Popoff provides historical context, facts and his expert opinions about Metallica's "Creeping Death"

The complete, uncut version of Brian's conversation with Mike Hammer can be found on our YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/nIdYNBrnryk

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