Two popular versions of this instrumental song exist. One is the studio version from Ride the Lightning, which clocks in at 8:54, and the 9:34 version comes from the S&M symphonic renditions album. The song takes its name and concept from author H.P. Lovecraft's fictional creation, Cthulhu. Lovecraft was known to be an influence to the band, especially the late lamented bassist Cliff Burton.
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Two popular versions of this instrumental song exist. One is the studio version from Ride the Lightning, which clocks in at 8:54, and the 9:34 versio… read more
Two popular versions of this instrumental song exist. One is the studio version from Ride the Lightning, which clocks in at 8:54, and the 9:34 version comes from the S&M symphonic re… read more
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members and primary songwriters Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine, w… read more
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for m… read more
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and has been based in San Francisco for most of its career. The band's fast tempos… read more