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This week on Mandatory Music, Mike and Seb are doing the longest song off of the Hardwired album, Halo on Fire. We all go through life, ripe with situations full of temptations and bad decisions, some lead us to danger and darkness or to sorrow or sadness. We are all human in the end and we try to make the correct choice in our lives but sometimes those choices engulf us in our own flames of regret. Come explore this masterpiece of a song that tackles these themes.

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Welcome back to Mandatory Music. Join us as we explore Metallica’s first ever ballad from the Ride the Lightning album, Fade to Black. This set the standard that Metallica was not just a trash band and showed their audience what was possible within the song writing talent of the band. Emerging from James' depression and sorrow, it is often said that artists draw from their soul the inspiration for their art and the fuel for greatest sometimes may come from the darkness that lives inside all of us. 

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Welcome back to Mandatory Music where this week Michael and Sebastian discuss the deeply connected ballad, Bleeding Me. A song about the pain we create and the demon’s that are born inside of us when we don’t know how to properly move through darkness. Is this a Metallica masterpiece? Join us and decide for yourself.

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Mandatory Music is back this week with a monster episode. Yes we are doing it, we are chatting about Some Kind of Monster from the polarizing St. Anger album. Metallica went through perhaps their darkest period while recording this album. At one point, they were no longer a band. Join us as we explore a most distinct sound from a specific era of our favorite metal band.

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Welcome to Mandatory Music. On today’s episode Michael and Sebastian dissect the Metallica’s closing track on the Hardwired…to self Destruct album….the thrash banger, Spit Out the Bone. We peel back layer after layer of themes and riffs to get to the metallic core of this tune about succumbing to technology and turning into a machine. Join us on the ride.

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Join Michael and Sebastian as they Deep dive the Metallica classic Sad But True. We dig into the lyrics and song composition. We also discuss seeing the song live, the guitar solo and some interesting facts about the song.



- The lyrics of "Sad But True" reflect feelings of paranoia, angst and self-doubt. The line "I'm your truth, telling lies" can be interpreted as the inner battle between one's true self and the facade they present to the world. 
- The song is composed in the key of E minor, with a slow, heavy groove. The riff is iconic and instantly recognizable, with its alternating low E and A strings. The drum beats are simple, yet powerful, while the bassline adds a weighty foundation to the song. 
- Seeing "Sad But True" live is a truly immersive experience. The crowd often sings along to the chorus, creating a sense of unity and cathartic release. The energy and intensity of the live performance amplifies the emotions conveyed in the song. 
- Interesting facts about "Sad But True" include the fact that the working title for the song was "Sad but Sweet" and it was almost left off the album because the band felt it was too similar to "Enter Sandman." 
Overall, "Sad But True" is a powerful and emotional song that has stood the test of time. Its lyrics and composition resonates with many fans and it continues to be a staple in Metallica's live performances. 

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Michael and Sebastian tackle what some consider the undeniable greatest song that Metallica has every recorded, Master of Puppets. Take a ride with us as we explore the rise and fall of the music, lyrics and themes of addiction as the song echo’s feelings of euphoria and despair, elation and depression. Obey your master.

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“You insist that the weight of the world should be on your shoulders.” Michael and Sebastian chat about one of the most melancholy songs that Metallica had ever put out, My Friend of Misery. Join us as we break down what it is and what it could have been.

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We talk about the second track on Metallica's debut album, Kill Em All. Released when the band was twenty years old and already showing massive signs of mature and complex writing and musical composition. Join us as we discuss the thematic riffs and lyrics of this biblical masterpiece.

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Michael and Sebastian tackle the controversial first single release from the Metallica's Load album, Until It Sleeps. We discuss Metallica's new sound, look and try to unpack the band's new trajectory into their musical sound. Thank you for listening!! We appreciate the support.

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