With Master Of Puppets Metallica made the definitive step to the top of the metal league. And rightly so, because in 1986 it was also one of the strongest albums to be released that year. The foursome convincingly explored new territory on their third album. In the lightning-fast closing track Damage Inc, the group sounded more aggressive than ever, while the group in the calm Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
… also proved to be convincing with a metal ballad. The eight-minute Orion starts with an unearthly sounding bass solo by Cliff Burton. It was a final test of his ability, as the bass player died during the subsequent tour after an accident with the touring bus. (PdK)more
