Metallica Master Of Puppets (Remastered) Blackened

Lavish remaster (Master!) of one of metal’s monuments There’s a common saying amongst metalheads that while Sabbath invented the genre, Metallica perfected it, with their third album being held up as Exhibits A-H. Exuding the boisterous thrash and boundary shattering exploration of their first two records, Master Of Puppets still crackles with excitement three decades on. Given a less overt remaster than its predecessors, the likes of The

Thing That Should Not Be and Disposable Heroes obtain an extra jolt of bite while the title track and late bassist Cliff Burton’s towering instrumental Orion still hold dominion. Whether you opt for the CD or vinyl packages or monster boxset that includes live recordings, Jason Newstead’s audition and gorgeous photo book, it’s an exquisite tribute to one of the pinnacles of heavy music. [AR] Standout track: Master Of Puppets For fans of: Slayer, Black Sabbath, Trivium