[PAR] [TLE] Kill 'Em All [SEP] Kill 'Em All is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released on July 25, 1983, by the independent record label Megaforce Records.  "Kill 'Em All" is regarded as a groundbreaking album for thrash metal because of its precise musicianship, which fuses new wave of British heavy metal riffs with hardcore punk tempos.  The album's musical approach and lyrics were markedly different from rock's mainstream of the early 1980s and inspired a number of bands who followed in similar manner.  The album did not enter the "Billboard" 200 until 1986, when it peaked at number 155, following Metallica's commercial success with its third studio album "Master of Puppets"; the 1988 Elektra reissue peaked at number 120.  "Kill 'Em All" was critically praised at the time of its release and in retrospect, and was placed on a few publications' best album lists.  It was certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999 for shipping three million copies in the United States.  The album generated two singles, "Whiplash" and "Jump in the Fire". [PAR] [TLE] Ride the Lightning [SEP] Ride the Lightning is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on July 27, 1984, by the independent record label Megaforce Records.  The album was recorded in three weeks with producer Flemming Rasmussen at the Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark.  The artwork, based on a concept by the band, depicts an electric chair being struck by lightning flowing from the band logo.  The title was taken from a passage in Stephen King's novel "The Stand".  Although rooted in the thrash metal genre, the album showcased the band's musical growth and lyrical sophistication.  This was partly because bassist Cliff Burton introduced the basics of music theory to the rest of the band and had more input in the songwriting.  Instead of relying strictly on fast tempos as on its debut "Kill 'Em All", Metallica broadened its approach by employing acoustic guitars, extended instrumentals, and more complex harmonies.  The overall recording costs were paid by Metallica's European label Music for Nations because Megaforce was unable to cover it.  It was the last album to feature songwriting contributions from former lead guitarist Dave Mustaine.
[PAR] [TLE] Kill ' Em All [ SEP ] Kill ' Em All is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica , released on July 25 , 1983 , by the independent record label Megaforce Records . " Kill ' Em All " is regarded as a groundbreaking album for thrash metal because of its precise musicianship , which fuses new wave of British heavy metal riffs with hardcore punk tempos . The album 's musical approach and lyrics were markedly different from rock 's mainstream of the early 1980s and inspired a number of bands who followed in similar manner . The album did not enter the " Billboard " 200 until 1986 , when it peaked at number 155 , following Metallica 's commercial success with its third studio album " Master of Puppets " ; the 1988 Elektra reissue peaked at number 120 . " Kill ' Em All " was critically praised at the time of its release and in retrospect , and was placed on a few publications ' best album lists . It was certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) in 1999 for shipping three million copies in the United States . The album generated two singles , " Whiplash " and " Jump in the Fire " . [PAR] [TLE] Ride the Lightning [ SEP ] Ride the Lightning is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica , released on July 27 , 1984 , by the independent record label Megaforce Records . The album was recorded in three weeks with producer Flemming Rasmussen at the Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen , Denmark . The artwork , based on a concept by the band , depicts an electric chair being struck by lightning flowing from the band logo . The title was taken from a passage in Stephen King 's novel " The Stand " . Although rooted in the thrash metal genre , the album showcased the band 's musical growth and lyrical sophistication . This was partly because bassist Cliff Burton introduced the basics of music theory to the rest of the band and had more input in the songwriting . Instead of relying strictly on fast tempos as on its debut " Kill ' Em All " , Metallica broadened its approach by employing acoustic guitars , extended instrumentals , and more complex harmonies . The overall recording costs were paid by Metallica 's European label Music for Nations because Megaforce was unable to cover it . It was the last album to feature songwriting contributions from former lead guitarist Dave Mustaine .
In what year did Metallica release the album which preceded "Master of Puppets"?
In what year did Metallica release the album which preceded " Master of Puppets " ?
1984
1984