The Times: Metallica: We’re head-banging into our sixties — here’s our secret

A couple of weeks ago I listened to the latest Metallica album turned up to 11. The riffs are relentless. One track is called You Must Burn! The lyrics to another go: “Demonised, liquefied, tranquillised, prophesied!” So far, so heavy metal. But there are also a lot of melodies and choruses. You do not sell 125 million albums without being able to surprise — and write a hook.

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