For Whom the Bell Tolls

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About For Whom the Bell Tolls

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" is a song by American thrash metal band Metallica. It was first released on the group's second album, Ride the Lightning (1984). In 1985, Elektra Records released it as a promotional single, with both an edited and full-length versions. The song is generally regarded as one of their most popular; by March 2018, it ranked number five on Metallica's live performance count. Several live albums and video albums include the song.


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1993
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Ok Mexico city, let's get together man
Hey, hey hey hey
(Hey, hey hey hey)
Hey, hey hey hey
(Hey, hey hey hey)
Keep it going strong

Yeah, yeah, you heard the man
From the album "Ride the lightning"
For whom the bell tolls

Hey hey hey hey, come on!

Make his fight on the hill in the early day
Constant chill deep inside
Shouting gun, on they run through the endless grey
On they fight, are they right, yes, by who's to say?
For a hill men would kill, why? They do not know
Stiffened wounds test there their pride
Men of five, still alive through the raging glow
Gone insane from the pain that they surely know

For whom the bell tolls
Time marches on (what is it?)
(For whom the bell tolls)

Take a look to the sky just before you die
It is the last time you will
Blackened roar massive roar fills the crumbling sky
Shattered goal fills his soul with a ruthless cry
Stranger now, are his eyes, to this mystery
He hears the silence so loud
Crack of dawn, all is gone except the will to be
Now they see what will be, blinded eyes to see

For whom the bell tolls
Time marches on (give it to me)
(For whom the bell tolls)
F*ck yeah!

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Metallica

Metallica i/məˈtælɨkə/ is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, whose releases include fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as one of the founding "big four" of thrash metal alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. They formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. As of 2003, the line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett (who joined the band in 1983) and bassist Robert Trujillo (a member since 2003) alongside Hetfield and Ulrich. Previous members of the band are lead guitarist Dave Mustaine (who went on to found the band Megadeth), and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted. The band also had a long… more »

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Written by: Clifford Lee Burton, James Alan Hetfield, Lars Ulrich

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
"For Whom the Bell Tolls" is performed by the American heavy metal band Metallica. The band was formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.
Album Inclusion
The song is from their second studio album, "Ride the Lightning," which was released on July 27, 1984.
Song Inspiration
The song's title is taken from Ernest Hemingway's novel of the same name, which portrays the horrors of war.
Instrumental Introduction
The introduction to the song, famous for its heavy bass line, is actually played by guitarist Cliff Burton on a bass with distortion and wah-wah.
War Theme
The lyrics, written by James Hetfield, are a reflection on the futility of war, a theme that is consistent with much of the band's work.
Live Performances
"For Whom the Bell Tolls" has been a staple of Metallica's live performances and has been played over 1,400 times on their tours.
Cover Versions
Many artists and bands have covered this song, including popular bands like Apocalyptica and Saxon.
Cultural Reference
The song is played in the opening sequence of the 2009 film "Zombieland."
Song Popularity
"For Whom the Bell Tolls" peaked at number 16 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
Music Video Release
Although the original song was released in 1984, the official music video for "For Whom the Bell Tolls" was not released until 2012.
Track Length
The song has a running time of 5 minutes and 10 seconds on the "Ride the Lightning" album.
Different Formats
"For Whom the Bell Tolls" is available in multiple formats including Vinyl, CD, and online streaming on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

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