60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Metallica—“Enter Sandman”

Jan 14, 2021
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ANECDOTE

St. Anger Parody

  • A fan parody of Metallica's St. Anger album inspired this podcast episode.
  • The parody highlights the album's tinny snare drum sound and the band's shift in style.
INSIGHT

Ubiquitous Metallica

  • Making fun of Metallica is enjoyable, especially for devoted fans.
  • Their widespread popularity makes parody easy, as most people recognize their signature sound.
INSIGHT

Subconscious Template

  • Even those unfamiliar with Metallica likely have a subconscious template of their music.
  • This explains why parodies resonate, as they play on recognizable elements like Hetfield's vocals and Hammett's guitar riffs.
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