Whiplash

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About Whiplash

"Whiplash" is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the first single from their debut album, Kill 'Em All. The song has been covered a number of times, most notably by Motörhead whose version won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance."Whiplash" was first played in October 23, 1982, and was one of the last songs they wrote for Kill 'Em All.


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1983
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Late at night all systems go
You have come to see the show
We do our best you're the rest
You make it real you know
There is a feeling deep inside
That drives you fuckin' mad
A feeling of a hammerhead
You need it oh so bad

Adrenaline starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
Whiplash

Bang your head against the stage
Like you never did before
Make it ring make it bleed
Make it really sore
In a frenzied madness with your leather and your spikes
Heads are bobbing all around
It is hot as hell tonight

Adrenaline starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac
Whiplash

Here on the stage the marshal noise is piercing through your ears
It kicks your ass kick your face, exploding feeling nears
Now is the time to let it rip to let it fuckin' loose
We are gathered here to be with you
'Cause this is what we choose

Adrenaline starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac

Here we go

Whiplash

The show is through the metal is gone
It is time to hit the road
Another town another gig
Again we will explode
Hotel rooms and motorways
Life out here is raw
But we will never stop we will never quit 'cause we are Metallica

Adrenaline starts to flow
You're thrashing all around
Acting like a maniac

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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: JAMES ALAN HETFIELD, LARS ULRICH

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13 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Whiplash" is a song by the American heavy metal band Metallica. This group was formed in 1981in Los Angeles, California.
Album Information
It was first released as part of their debut album "Kill 'Em All" on July 25, 1983.
Song Writer Credits
The song was written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, Metallica's vocalist and drummer respectively.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics talk about the experience of attending a heavy metal concert and the thrill it provides to its audiences.
Musical Recognition
"Whiplash" won the Best Metal Performance category at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards in 1989, making it the first song in the metal category to win a Grammy.
Influential Track
It is often considered one of the first thrash metal songs.
Single Release
"Whiplash" was released as the band's first single in August 1983.
Cover Versions
Many bands have covered "Whiplash" over the years, including Pantera and Motörhead, the latter winning a Grammy for their cover in 2005.
Variations in Performances
"Whiplash" has been played in many different iterations over the years, including slower versions and with alternative introductions.
Historical Context
The song is seen as a reflection of the aggressive, fast pace of life in the 1980s.
Video Release
The official music video for "Whiplash" was released in 1989, six years after the song first came out.
Live Performances
According to the band's official website, "Whiplash" has been performed live by Metallica over 800 times.
Commercial Performance
Despite not being a commercial success in terms of chart performance, "Whiplash" has remained one of Metallica's most popular songs among fans.

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