Hardwired… to Self-Destruct
Metallica · 2016
77 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal
Heavy riffs and aggressive rhythms collide with introspective lyrics, capturing Metallica's enduring power and evolution.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic range with emotional peaks wave-like pacing for engagement introspective themes amidst aggression
- Context
- Released on November 18, 2016, 'Hardwired… to Self-Destruct' marked Metallica's first studio album in eight years, following the lukewarm reception of 'Death Magnetic.' This album represented a return to their thrash roots while also incorporating elements of their later sound, showcasing the band's resilience and adaptability in a changing musical landscape.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal
Hardwired… to Self-Destruct is an album by Metallica, released in 2016. Heavy riffs and aggressive rhythms collide with introspective lyrics, capturing Metallica's enduring power and evolution. 'Hardwired… to Self-Destruct' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Metallica's sixth album to achieve this feat. It received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, earning a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the title track and solidifying the band's status as heavy metal icons. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hardwired… to Self-Destruct sound like?
Heavy riffs and aggressive rhythms collide with introspective lyrics, capturing Metallica's enduring power and evolution. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Hardwired… to Self-Destruct by Metallica notable?
'Hardwired… to Self-Destruct' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Metallica's sixth album to achieve this feat. It received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, earning a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the title track and solidifying the band's status as heavy metal icons. Released on November 18, 2016, 'Hardwired… to Self-Destruct' marked Metallica's first studio album in eight years, following the lukewarm reception of 'Death Magnetic.' This album represented a return to their thrash roots while also incorporating elements of their later sound, showcasing the band's resilience and adaptability in a changing musical landscape.
Who is Hardwired… to Self-Destruct for?
Hardwired… to Self-Destruct works well if you're into dynamic range with emotional peaks, wave-like pacing for engagement and introspective themes amidst aggression.
How many songs are on Hardwired… to Self-Destruct?
Hardwired… to Self-Destruct has 12 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hardwired Standout 3:09
- 2 Atlas, Rise! 6:28
- 3 Now That We’re Dead 6:59
- 4 Moth Into Flame Standout 5:50
- 5 Dream No More 6:29
- 6 Halo on Fire 8:15
Disc 2
- 1 Confusion 6:41
- 2 ManUNkind 6:55
- 3 Here Comes Revenge 7:17
- 4 Am I Savage? 6:29
- 5 Murder One 5:45
- 6 Spit Out the Bone Standout 7:09
Release Date
November 18, 2016
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
77 min 30 sec
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