Whiplash (Metallica song)
1983 single by Metallica / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Whiplash (Metallica song)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
"Whiplash" is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the first single from their debut album, Kill 'Em All, and the band's debut single overall, released on August 8, 1983.[1] The song has been covered a number of times, most notably by Motörhead, whose version won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.[2]
This article needs additional citations for verification. (September 2022) |
Quick Facts Single by Metallica, from the album Kill 'Em All ...
"Whiplash" | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single by Metallica | ||||
from the album Kill 'Em All | ||||
B-side | "Whiplash (Special Neckbrace Remix)" | |||
Released | August 8, 1983 | |||
Recorded | May 10–27, 1983 at Music America Studios (Rochester, New York) | |||
Genre | Thrash metal | |||
Length | 4:10 | |||
Label | Megaforce | |||
Composer(s) | ||||
Lyricist(s) | James Hetfield | |||
Producer(s) |
| |||
Metallica singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Audio sample | ||||
Whiplash | ||||
Close
The single also includes fake live performances of "Seek & Destroy" and "Phantom Lord", which are actually alternate studio recordings with overdubbed crowd noise.[3]