Fade To Black is one of those bleak songs by Metallica that resonates with heavy metal fans. This song was part of their second studio album, Ride The Lightning. The song speaks about the dilemma of whether to live and keep on suffering or to leave this world by dying peacefully. The lyrics of the song do go pretty dark places, which we can notice by the lyrics:
There is nothing more for me
Need the end to set me free
There is no doubt that whenever you listen to a Metallica song, your emotions will be at a much higher state, and with this song, you get to explore the depths of despair. For fans, this is a comforting song as the lyrics seem quite relatable. It is pretty much like how people going through tough phases in their lives find comfort in watching depressing movies.
The band is trying to send a message that you’re not alone and we’re in this together to the people who feel like their lives have no meaning. In one of their interviews, drummer Lars Ulrich recalls how he and vocalist James Hetfield were trying to write a song that described the experience of death emotionally. They were producing their second album when their gear truck was robbed, and their Marshall amplifiers were stolen, which also played a huge role in setting the tone of this song. Fade To Black has been part of Metallica’s live performances since the time it was released in 1984.
The song peaked at the 100th spot on the Swiss Singles Chart in 2008 and is certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Furthermore, in 2023, Rolling Stone magazine gave Fade To Black the 35th spot in its 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs Of All Time.
For the guitar lesson on Fade To Black by Metallica, we present your instructor, Mike Walker. Mike has been playing guitar for more than 30 years now. He started at the very young age of 14, and when he turned 16, he found a passion for tapping. During his tenure as a performing guitarist, he founded two bands, one of which was Rule of 7, that won the Grammy Unsigned Band Contest in 2005. Since 2005, he has been working as a studio guitarist and has recreated more than 400 songs.
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