S&M2
Metallica · 2020
143 min · 47 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal
Metallica's symphonic collaboration fuses their heavy metal prowess with orchestral grandeur, creating an epic soundscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic progression with orchestral peaks epic soundscapes for focused listening wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- Context
- Released in 2020, S&M2 marks Metallica's return to the concert stage after a lengthy hiatus due to health issues. This live album is a follow-up to the original S&M from 1999 and showcases the band's continued evolution as they explore new musical territories alongside the San Francisco Symphony.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal
S&M2 is an album by Metallica, released in 2020. Metallica's symphonic collaboration fuses their heavy metal prowess with orchestral grandeur, creating an epic soundscape. S&M2 entered the Billboard 200 at number one, making it Metallica's sixth album to achieve this feat. The album received widespread acclaim for its ambitious orchestral arrangements, solidifying Metallica's status as innovators in merging rock and classical music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does S&M2 sound like?
Metallica's symphonic collaboration fuses their heavy metal prowess with orchestral grandeur, creating an epic soundscape. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes S&M2 by Metallica notable?
S&M2 entered the Billboard 200 at number one, making it Metallica's sixth album to achieve this feat. The album received widespread acclaim for its ambitious orchestral arrangements, solidifying Metallica's status as innovators in merging rock and classical music. Released in 2020, S&M2 marks Metallica's return to the concert stage after a lengthy hiatus due to health issues. This live album is a follow-up to the original S&M from 1999 and showcases the band's continued evolution as they explore new musical territories alongside the San Francisco Symphony.
Who is S&M2 for?
S&M2 works well if you're into dynamic progression with orchestral peaks, epic soundscapes for focused listening and wave-like pacing with emotional depth.
How many songs are on S&M2?
S&M2 has 47 tracks, running approximately 143 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Ecstasy of Gold 2:41
- 2 The Call of Ktulu Standout 9:14
- 3 For Whom the Bell Tolls 4:36
- 4 The Day That Never Comes 8:26
- 5 The Memory Remains 5:42
- 6 Confusion 6:41
- 7 Moth Into Flame Standout 6:17
- 8 The Outlaw Torn 10:02
- 9 No Leaf Clover 5:30
- 10 Halo on Fire 8:19
Disc 2
- 1 Intro to Scythian Suite 5:16
- 2 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God and the Dance of the Dark Spirits 3:39
- 3 Intro to the Iron Foundry 1:02
- 4 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19 4:15
- 5 The Unforgiven III 8:19
- 6 All Within My Hands 6:13
- 7 (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth 7:27
- 8 Wherever I May Roam 6:32
- 9 One 9:23
- 10 Master of Puppets 8:29
- 11 Nothing Else Matters Standout 6:39
- 12 Enter Sandman 8:47
Disc 3
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Ecstasy of Gold
- 3 The Call of Ktulu Standout
- 4 For Whom the Bell Tolls
- 5 The Day That Never Comes
- 6 The Memory Remains
- 7 Confusion
- 8 Moth Into Flame Standout
- 9 The Outlaw Torn
- 10 No Leaf Clover
- 11 Halo on Fire
- 12 Intro to Scythian Suite
- 13 Scythian Suite, Opus 20 II: The Enemy God and the Dance of the Dark Spirits
- 14 Intro to the Iron Foundry
- 15 The Iron Foundry, Opus 19
- 16 The Unforgiven III
- 17 All Within My Hands
- 18 (Anesthesia) - Pulling Teeth
- 19 Wherever I May Roam
- 20 One
- 21 Master of Puppets
- 22 Nothing Else Matters Standout
- 23 Enter Sandman
- 24 Behind the Scenes (Making of the Show)
- 25 All Within Mys Hands (Promo)
Release Date
August 28, 2020
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
143 min 42 sec
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