single · January 1, 1984
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Blackened Recordings / Universal MusicSee this day
heavy metalthrash metal
The B-side to "Jump in the Fire", "For Whom the Bell Tolls" became one of Metallica's most enduring and recognizable songs, despite its initial limited release.
- Recorded at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark, with producer Roy Z.
- The song features a distinctive clean guitar intro, a rarity for the band at the time.
- Upon its release, "For Whom the Bell Tolls" quickly became a staple of Metallica's live setlist.
Metallica is a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, known for pioneering thrash metal. By 1984, they had established themselves as a significant force in the underground metal scene.
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