What makes The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited by Metallica notable?

The EP is significant for its critical reception, receiving praise for its raw sound and energetic performances, helping to revive interest in the band during a transitional period. It reached number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart and influenced a generation of thrash metal bands, solidifying Metallica’s status as key players in the genre. Released on August 21, 1987, this EP came after Metallica's breakthrough album 'Master of Puppets' in 1986. 'Garage Days Re-Revisited' marked the band's first major release since the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton, allowing them to pay homage to their influences while continuing to evolve their sound.

Who is The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited for?

The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited works well if you're into raw energy for intense moments, short bursts of adrenaline and front-loaded excitement and urgency.

How many songs are on The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited?

The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited has 5 tracks, running approximately 24 minutes.

The $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited

Metallica · 1987

24 min · 5 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal

Raw energy and blistering riffs collide with punk influences, showcasing Metallica's thrash roots and a nod to their musical inspirations.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

raw energy for intense moments
short bursts of adrenaline
front-loaded excitement and urgency
headbanging anthems for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, immersive experiences
seek polished, refined sound

Where this album fits

Themes: punk-infused aggression· Cliff Burton tribute· heavy metal reinterpretation
Career context: Released on August 21, 1987, this EP came after Metallica's breakthrough album 'Master of Puppets' in 1986. 'Garage Days Re-Revisited' marked the band's first major release since the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton, allowing them to pay homage to their influences while continuing to evolve their sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Megadeth· Slayer· Anthrax
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Reign in Blood by Slayer — Shares the same raw energy and aggressive riffs, pushing thrash metal's boundaries.

Among the Living by Anthrax — Combines punk influences with thrash, featuring similar high-octane aggression and lyrical themes.

Ace of Spades by Motörhead — Infuses punk attitude into heavy metal with a raw sound that resonates with Metallica's homage to their roots.