Garage Inc. cover

Garage Inc.

Metallica · 1998

136 min · 27 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal

A raw and energetic tribute to their influences, melding heavy metal with punk ferocity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy for headbanging sessions
  • wave-like intensity shifts
  • nostalgic tribute to influences
  • party-ready anthems for gatherings
  • dynamic progression keeps engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer calm, soothing sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
punk ferocity· road-weary isolation· Irish folk reinterpretation
Career context
Released on November 24, 1998, 'Garage Inc.' was Metallica's first album of new material since 'Load' in 1996, following the band's commercial peak. This covers album showcased their influences while also addressing criticisms of their evolving sound and connecting with their roots after a period of experimentation.
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Slayer· Anthrax
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Against the Grain by Bad Religion — Shares punk ferocity and lyrical themes of societal critique with a raw, energetic sound.
Overkill by Motörhead — Combines heavy metal and punk aesthetics, delivering high-energy tracks with a gritty edge.
Static Age by Misfits — Merges punk attitude with melodic hooks, echoing the raw energy and cultural roots of 'Garage Inc.'

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Free Speech for the Dumb 2:35
  • 2 It’s Electric 3:33
  • 3 Sabbra Cadabra 6:20
  • 4 Turn the Page 6:06
  • 5 Die, Die My Darling 2:29
  • 6 Loverman 7:52
  • 7 Mercyful Fate 11:11
  • 8 Astronomy 6:37
  • 9 Whiskey in the Jar 5:04
  • 10 Tuesday’s Gone 9:05
  • 11 The More I See 4:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Helpless 6:38
  • 2 The Small Hours 6:43
  • 3 The Wait 4:55
  • 4 Crash Course in Brain Surgery 3:10
  • 5 Last Caress / Green Hell 3:29
  • 6 Am I Evil? 7:50
  • 7 Blitzkrieg 3:36
  • 8 Breadfan 5:41
  • 9 The Prince 4:25
  • 10 Stone Cold Crazy 2:17
  • 11 So What 3:08
  • 12 Killing Time 3:03
  • 13 Overkill 4:04
  • 14 Damage Case 3:40
  • 15 Stone Dead Forever 4:51
  • 16 Too Late Too Late 3:12

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