Ride the Lightning
Metallica
View More by this ArtistOpen iTunes to preview, buy, and download music.
| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
Fight Fire With Fire | Metallica | 4:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
2
|
Ride the Lightning | Metallica | 6:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
3
|
For Whom the Bell Tolls | Metallica | 5:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
4
|
Fade to Black | Metallica | 6:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
5
|
Trapped Under Ice | Metallica | 4:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
6
|
Escape | Metallica | 4:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
7
|
Creeping Death | Metallica | 6:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
8
|
The Call of Ktulu | Metallica | 8:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
9
|
For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live) | Metallica | 5:34 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
|
10
|
Creeping Death (Live) | Metallica | 8:11 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Booklet Digital Booklet - Ride The Lightning | Metallica | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Items |
iTunes Review
Over the course of the eight tracks on Ride the Lightning the listener can detect the beginnings of the cataclysmic shift occurring in metal. Opening with the punishing combination of “Fight Fire With Fire” and “Ride the Lightning,” Metallica provide an immediate reminder of why they are the reigning kings of thrash metal, but with the slow, steamrolling riff of “For Whom the Bell Tolls” it becomes clear that the band is growing beyond the speed metal parameters of Kill ‘Em All. Their ambition is confirmed by “Fade to Black,” a ballad that refuses to sacrifice attitude for sentiment. To reiterate for their fans that they weren’t going soft, the second side of Ride the Lightning is lined with three of the band’s most devastating jolts: “Trapped Under Ice,” “Escape,” and “Creeping Death.” The album ends with “The Call of Ktulu,” an intricate eight-minute epic that points the way towards Master of Puppets and …And Justice For All. Ride The Lightning proved Metallica were more than the American metal movement’s brightest stars — they were now its leaders.
Recent Customer Reviews
Wow.
by MetalFFFFFFFFFFFFJust wow. This was the second Metallica album I got, and it is the only one I can listen to through the whole album without skipping any songs.
Fight Fire with Fire-Possibly the heaviest song from the 80's, perfect way to start off an album
Ride the Lightning-From the main riff to even the drum fill before the incredile 2 minute solo, everything is great.
For Whom the Bell Tolls-This one doesn't even need a description. That's how awesome it is.
Fade to Black-Sure, it's a bit softer than the other songs, but not in a cheap sell out way. Plus the solo makes up for it.
Trapped Under Ice-Fast, heavy, solo's left and right, this song is the definition of thrash metal.
Escape-It may be my least favorite song on the album, but it's still godly. A bit softer than other songs than other songs on the album.
Creeping Death-Holy sh*t. Best song on the album, no doubt.
The Call of Ktulu-Great instrumental. Starts off nice and peaceful, yet it turns into something much different.
Overall, this album gets a 9.5 out of 10. It's a must have for anyone who even remotely likes metal.
Words cant describe
by MetalliCrueDude this is the single best metal album of the 80s, hands down. Definitley in metallicas top three albums with death magnetic and the black album
Amazing, just amazing
by metalman42I absolutely love this album. It has amazingly fast songs like Fight Fire With Fire and slower one's like For Whom the Bell Tolls. I also like how Itunes includes some awsome live songs. It's just an amazing album.
Biography
Formed: 1981 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs by Metallica
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
Enter Sandman | Metallica | 5:31 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
2
|
One | ...And Justice for All | 7:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
3
|
Master of Puppets | Master of Puppets | 8:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
4
|
Nothing Else Matters | Metallica | 6:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
|
5
|
The Unforgiven | Metallica | 6:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
Listeners Also Bought
| Name | Album | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
Shogun | Shogun | Trivium | 11:54 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
