(Rated this album with 10 out of 10) Reviewed by
Jocko
from Columbus, Oh US
Back in '83, when this came out, I had to order it from an indie metal mag.It wasn't in Ohio yet. The frenzied anticipation of a 14 year old rivethead searching for "the world's fastest and heaviest band"(as they were described in said mag)was not unsatisfied.When it arrived in the mail and I opened it,time stood still. You could tell it was the metal holy grail. So awesomely original and awesomely produced,it weighs a ton.HEAVY and FAST and the first fresh LP from a now legendary band.And they were so young!Like 17 thru 20!If you're one of the scant few unfamiliar with this recording,or are doing a book report on Metallica, YOU NEED THIS DEBUT!! (But not for the faint of heart) It's totally inspiring. You've been warned.
