Demo · 1982
Tracklist
1. Hit the Lights (4:19)
2. The Mechanix (4:28)
3. Motorbreath (3:18)
4. Seek & Destroy (4:55)
5. Metal Militia (5:17)
6. Jump in the Fire (3:51)
7. Phantom Lord (3:33)
Total Time 29:41
Line-up/Musicians
- James Hetfield / Vocals, Guitar
- Dave Mustaine / Guitar
- Lars Ulrich / Drums
- Ron McGovney / Bass
About this release
Metallica's legendary second proper demo, recorded in July 1982 in an eight track studio called Chateau East in Tuscin, CA. Depending on the pressing released under the company title "Metallus Maximus Music" or "Metal Militia" and very widely circulated, earning Metallica a considerable fan base in underground metal community.
All seven tracks would later appear on the debut album Kill 'Em All, some of them are still work in progress versions. The tape was probably released while Ron McGovney was still in the band, but on later copies with printed sleeve paper Cliff Burton was listed as the bassist, but with the mention that de didn't actually play the bass parts on the recordings.
Thanks to Metalbaswee for the addition and Pekka for the updates