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- Hetfield clarified that he was never contemplating suicide but was using this dark time as impetus for the song about a guy who does. The idea is that we can sometimes feel helpless when stricken by events outside our control, and while we're all allowed to wallow in our misery, it's up to us to turn it around.
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"Fade to Black" is a song and the first power ballad by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released as the first promotional single from their second studio album, Ride the Lightning (1984). The song was ranked as having the 24th best guitar solo ever by Guitar World readers.
Metallica wrote "Fade To Black" after their equipment was stolen, throwing them into a funk. The band was scheduled to play a show in Boston on January 14, 1984. The truck with their gear got their first, and when their road crew looked for it the next morning, it was gone.
Apr 23, 2024 · “Fade to Black” was a turning point for Metallica. It showed the world that they were not just a thrash metal band, but that they could also write and perform power ballads. The song made an impact on fans, as it spoke to a generation of young people who felt lost and alone.
Jan 20, 2024 · Following an acceptance speech where Jason was uncharacteristically quiet, Metallica returned later the same night to perform Fade To Black for the cameras. The bassist was languishing in visible misery, keeping mostly to himself throughout the seven-minute ballad while decked in black and gazing downwards at his instrument.
Sep 26, 2023 · It did what it did, expanding US thrash metal’s scope and stature while harbouring a real-life ballad: Fade To Black didn’t just charge with the rage of a divorced hippo, but gave listeners a chance to breathe.
As a fan of Metallica, one of the songs that has had a profound impact on me is “Fade to Black.” Released in 1984, this iconic track showcases the band’s ability to blend heavy metal with introspective lyrics, creating a unique and emotionally charged experience.
The song "Fade To Black" was Metallica's first ballad and was released as a promo LP. The solo of "Fade to Black" reached the 24th place in the "100 Best Solos Ever Reader's Choice" in the september 1998 issue of Guitar World.
