A blistering thrash debut of speed and aggression. Raw and influential. The genre's opening shot. Released in 1983, it's an early landmark for Metallica.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Metallica — where to go next
If you have Kill 'Em All, these are the Metallica records worth reaching for next.
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Ride the Lightning1984 · MetalStart here
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Kill 'Em All1983 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Master of Puppets1986 · MetalClassic
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Metallica1991 · MetalClassic
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...And Justice for All1988 · MetalDeep cut
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