For Whom The Bell Tolls (track)
by Metallica

For Whom The Bell Tolls by Metallica
Year: 1984
From the album Ride The Lightning (track #3)
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From 05/07/2018 01:31 | #214350
Songs like this are where thrash meets Cliff's classical roots.
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From 11/27/2017 15:16 | #202166
This song can be summed up in two words. "DAMN", and "BADASS".
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From 09/04/2016 22:43 | #174298
The lyrics tell a very visual tale. Lars lays down an awesome drum track.
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From 12/03/2012 17:32 | #56626
One of the most haunting Metallica songs. Cliff Burton is allowed to show up his melodic skills in the intro.
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