On July 25, 1983, “Megaforce Records” label released “Kill ‘Em All”, the debut Metallica studio album. It was recorded in May 1983, at “Music America Studios” in Rochester, New York, and was produced by Paul Curcio. ”Kill ‘Em All” is regarded as a groundbreaking album for thrash metal. It was certified Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada” and 3 x Platinum in the US by the “RIIA.

Personnel:

• James Hetfield– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Kirk Hammett– lead guitar
• Cliff Burton– bass guitar, backing vocals
• Lars Ulrich– drums
• Chris Bubacz –engineer
• Andy Wroblewski – engineer assistant
• Alex Perialas,Bob Ludwig – mastering
• George Marino –remastering
• Jon Zazula– executive producer

Track listing:

All lyrics by James Hetfield.

1. Hit the Lights – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
2. The Four Horsemen – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine
3. Motorbreath – James Hetfield
4. Jump in the Fire – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine
5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth – Cliff Burton
6. Whiplash – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
7. Phantom Lord – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine
8. No Remorse – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
9. Seek & Destroy – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich
10. Metal Militia – James Herfield, Lars Ulrich, Dave Mustaine