Ride the Lightning is the second album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released on July 27, 1984, by the independent record label Megaforce Records. The album was recorded in three …

Second Metallica album, released in 1984.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning. What did Metallica say about "Ride the Lightning"? “Ride the Lightning” is a song about being...

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Ride the Lightning is the last Metallica album to credit former lead guitarist Dave Mustaine with co-writing any songs. Mustaine was kicked out of the band in 1983, prior to the recording of Kill 'Em All.

Oct 13, 2023 · Ride the Lightning Metallica Type: Full-length Release date: July 27th, 1984 Catalog ID: MRI 769 Label: Megaforce Records Format: 12" vinyl (33⅓ RPM) Reviews: 44 reviews (avg. 91%) …

Jan 11, 2026 · Metallica doubles down on their core skills for second album Ride the Lightning, a monumental achievement which features their very best song.

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Jul 27, 2024 · Thirty years on, Ride The Lightning remains Metallica’s most pivotal album. It was a gear change for the band themselves and thrash metal as a whole, proving there was an audience for …