Originally intended to be titled Metal Up Your Ass (a name their record label famously rejected), Metallica’s debut album didn’t just arrive—it attacked. Forty years later, the remains the gold standard for raw, unpolished speed metal. For fans new and old, here is your definitive guide to every track on the album that started it all.
"Kill 'Em All" has had a lasting impact on the metal genre, inspiring a generation of musicians and fans. The album's aggressive sound and rebellious spirit have influenced bands such as Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, among others. Metallica's early work, including "Kill 'Em All," has also been cited as an influence by more recent bands, such as Lamb of God and Avenged Sevenfold. metallica kill em all songs list