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Metallica - Moth into Flame

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Jan 6, 2017
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ANECDOTE

The iPod of Ideas

  • Lars Ulrich received an iPod with 1500 musical ideas from James Hetfield.
  • These ideas were accumulated from sound checks, warm-ups, and rehearsals.
INSIGHT

Riff-Based Songwriting

  • Metallica's songwriting process always begins with a riff, the foundation of their songs.
  • The riff for "Moth into Flame" felt unstoppable and powerful.
ANECDOTE

Embracing the Past

  • Producer Rick Rubin encouraged Metallica to embrace their past work.
  • This influenced the arrangement of "Moth into Flame," referencing older songs like "Disposable Heroes."
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