In 1983, four hungry kids in a garage took the speed of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, fused it with the aggression of punk rock, and unleashed a revolution. Kill 'Em All wasn't just a debut album; it was the birth certificate for American thrash metal.

Join host Duff for a deep dive into the raw, unchained energy of Metallica's legendary first album. We're exploring the stories behind the controversial firing of Dave Mustaine, the iconic and unique contributions of the late, great Cliff Burton, and the anthems like "Seek & Destroy" and "The Four Horsemen" that started it all.

In this Duff Dive, we explore:

• The Bay Area scene and the birth of thrash metal.
• The dramatic lineup changes involving Dave Mustaine and Ron McGovney.
• Cliff Burton's game-changing bass playing and his iconic instrumental, "(Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth."
• The album's original, controversial title: "Metal Up Your Ass."
• A breakdown of key tracks like "Hit the Lights," "The Four Horsemen," and "Seek & Destroy."

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