Metal Militia
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Metal Militia is the tenth and final track on Metallica's 1983 debut album Kill 'Em All. It was primarily written by Dave Mustaine even though writing credits were given to Hetfield and Ulrich.
It is one of Metallica's fastest songs and the namesake for the band as well as a series of Metallica tribute albums. The song describes Metallica as the Metal Militia taking on the world with their heavy metal. As the militia, Metallica is trying to get the message out.
Lyrics
Thunder and lightning, the gods take revenge Senseless destruction Victims of fury are cowardly now Running for safety Stabbing the harlot to pay for her sins Leaving the virgin Suicide running as if it were free Ripping and tearing Oh, through the mist and the madness We're trying to get the message to you Metal militia Metal militia Metal militia Chained and shadowed to be left behind Nine and one thousand Metal militia, for your sacrifice Ironclad soldiers Join or be conquered, the law of the land What will befall you? The metalization of your inner soul Twisting and turning Oh, through the mist and the madness We're trying to get the message to you Metal militia Metal militia Metal militia We are as one, yes, we all are the same Fighting for one cause Leather and metal are our uniforms Protecting what we are Joining together to take on the world With our heavy metal Spreading the message to everyone here Come let yourself go Oh, through the mist and the madness We're trying to get the message to you Metal militia Metal militia Metal militia
Notes
Written By: Hetfield/Ulrich/Mustaine
Copyright © 1983 Creeping Death Music (ASCAP)
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