Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band cover

Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band

Beatallica · 2007

47 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal

A frenetic blend of heavy metal riffs and Beatles-inspired melodies, infused with playful humor and clever lyrical twists.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sgt. Hetfield’s Motorbreath Pub Band — The title track encapsulates the band's signature style, seamlessly merging the anthemic Metallica sound with playful Beatles references while setting the tone for the album.
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    Blackened the U.S.S.R. — This track stands out for its clever political commentary, cleverly adapting Metallica's 'Blackened' with whimsical lyrics about the Soviet Union's collapse.
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    Helvester of Skelter — A standout example of how Beatallica cleverly intertwines themes from both bands, this song uses the structure of 'Helter Skelter' while delivering a heavy metal twist.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • humorous twists at every turn
  • short bursts of energy
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • dynamic journey through laughter

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer serious, somber themes
  • seek lengthy, introspective tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Sgt. Hetfield's Motorbreath Pub Band is Beatallica's second studio album, following their debut, A Garage Dayz Nite, released in 2007. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their unique niche of blending Metallica's heavy sound with The Beatles' iconic tunes, establishing a comedic rock identity that would resonate with fans of both genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Psychostick· Steel Panther· Tenacious D

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sgt. Hetfield’s Motorbreath Pub Band 2:22
  • 2 Revol-ooh-tion 3:35
  • 3 Blackened the U.S.S.R. 2:28
  • 4 Sandman 4:48
  • 5 Helvester of Skelter 5:28
  • 6 A Garage Dayz Nite 2:05
  • 7 Anesthesia (I’m Only Sleeping) 2:21
  • 8 Leper Madonna 2:01
  • 9 Ktulu (He’s So Heavy) 7:43
  • 10 For Horsemen 2:47
  • 11 Hey Dude 7:25
  • 12 Sgt. Hetfield’s (reprise) 2:01
  • 13 …and Justice for All My Loving 1:52

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