Facing censorship over their bold choice of “Metal Up Your Ass” for their debut album title, Metallica made a decisive shift to “Kill ‘Em All”, symbolically showing a middle finger to the establishment with the new title.
A look back at why Dave Mustaine was fired from Metallica, when it happened, and the unforgettable Metallica songs that carry his signature to this day.
In 1983, Metallica released their debut studio album titled “Kill ‘Em All”. The album was a pioneering force in the thrash metal genre and marked a significant departure from the rock music conventions of its time.