Disposable Heroes (Metallica song)
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| Song From Master of Puppets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Album by Metallica | ||
| Released | February 21, 1986 | |
| Recorded | Sweet Silence Studios Copenhagen, Denmark September-December, 1985 | |
| Genre | Thrash metal | |
| Length | 54:41 | |
| Label | Elektra Records | |
| Producer(s) | Metallica, Flemming Rasmussen | |
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Composed by Cliff Burton, James Hetfield, and Lars Ulrich, it is track number five on the album. The rhythm guitar in this song is some of James Hetfield's most physically demanding guitar work. The aggressive and fast guitar riff that enters at 0:33 is a fan favourite. At 0:55, Hammett plays a few simple chords until the third riff begins 01:16. The lyrics start at 01:38.
Theme
The song's subject is soldiers at war. It has an aggressive and fast rhythm representing war and its horrible aspects. The lyrics of each verse are from the point of view of a lowly combat soldier, while the chorus represents a general or commander shouting orders to his men. For example, in the chorus Hetfield barks "Back to the front!", meaning that the soldiers who have come home must return to the war and continue fighting. Like puppets, the soldiers are controlled by their commander, which is the main theme of the album. On the front cover artwork of Master of Puppets a helmet and a dogtag hang from a headstone, refering to this song.Lineup
- James Hetfield (Vocals, rhythm guitar)
- Lars Ulrich (Drums)
- Cliff Burton (Bass guitar)
- Kirk Hammett (Lead guitar)
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