Master of Puppets is often cited as the greatest metal album of all time. It was the first thrash metal album to be certified Platinum and was later inducted into the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

The tight, dual-tracked "wall of sound" guitar riffs are clearer, showing the precision of his down-picking technique.

A melodic masterpiece focused on institutionalization, showcasing the band’s songwriting maturity.

It is widely considered one of the greatest metal albums ever and was the first metal recording selected by the Library of Congress for preservation. Personnel:

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