Ride the Lightning is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on July 27, 1984, by the independent record label Megaforce Records.
The first-ever commercial release of a one-of-a-kind concert experience from Dave Mustaine's powerhouse metal outfit, captured as never before in an intimate, acoustic performance.
After years of wild thrash metal, Metallica simplified everything and became the biggest band in the world. The Black Album’s dark, muscular sound would permanently alter the course of heavy music.
The 1977 debut of one of the greatest bands ever (the 'classic' line up of Kilmister, Clarke, Taylor) on white vinyl with a printed inner sleeve - originally released on Chiswick, they signed to Bronze Records by early 1978.
