Holier Than Thou (track)
by Metallica
Holier Than Thou appears on the following album(s) by Metallica:
- Metallica (track #3) (this album) (1991)
- March 2, 2004 Phoenix, AZ, America West Arena (track #9) (2004)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| ! | 02/08/2026 19:14 | kinginsomniac12 | 5,498 | 100/100 |
| ! | 01/28/2026 03:30 | awightma | 34 | 84/100 |
| ! | 11/11/2025 20:05 | Exist-en-ciel | 77,492 | 70/100 |
| ! | 09/11/2025 17:55 | bonnequestion | 16,292 | 75/100 |
| ! | 08/23/2025 09:59 | Musicmister9988 | 1,149 | 98/100 |
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This song was actually supposed to be the first track on the album and the lead single according to Lars. It's not phenomenal, but I believe it's one of Metallica's more underrated tracks especially on this record.
Solid heavy song that sounds a bit like it was just included because it fits in the album. Nothing special on its own.
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