Battery

About this song

"Battery" is the opening track on Metallica's "Master of Puppets" and is widely regarded as the apex of the thrash genre. The song starts with a menacing, ascending classical guitar riff before escalating into a frenzied uptempo piece. The title also nods to Battery Street in San Francisco, where the band played many clubs in its early days.

What it's about

The song pays homage to Metallica's loyal fans, described as the battery that gives the band the power to rock.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 2 other songs, like “BEEFA by Dean Blunt (Ft. POiSON ANNA)”.
• Covered 20 times, including “Battery by Driving Mrs. Satan”.
• Written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.
• Produced by Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen.
• Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios.