Metallica Creeping - Death Red Vinyl 12" Vinyl EP
This web-page shows the Rare Red vinyl issue of Creeping Death
This web-page shows the Rare Red vinyl issue of Creeping Death
Forget mint condition and Discogs prices, let's talk about the *sound* that bursts forth from this blood-red slab of vinyl. Metallica's "Creeping Death" 12" EP isn't just a collector's item, it's a sonic snapshot of a band, and a whole damn genre, finding its teeth.
Historical Context: Hairspray vs. Headbanging
1984. MTV was a neon-drenched orgy of hairspray and spandex. But something else was brewing, something raw and pissed off. Thrash metal was still in its infancy, a snarling hybrid of punk's fury and metal's chops. "Creeping Death" wasn't just a song, it was a battle cry from the underground.
Musical Exploration: The Riff That Launched a Thousand Mosh Pits
That opening riff... good God. It's not just fast, it's *relentless*, a galloping monster that embodies the biblical plague it describes. Hetfield's vocals, raw and unhinged, narrate from the plague's POV - a chillingly effective move. Hammett's solo, while brief, is a tornado of controlled chaos. This wasn't just heavy metal, it was a sonic mugging, pushing the genre to its limits.
Music Genre: Thrash Metal Stakes Its Claim
"Creeping Death" didn't just solidify thrash; it damn near *defined* it. This wasn't about virtuosity for its own sake, it was about aggression channeled into tight, ferocious songwriting. This was music for the misfits, the outcasts, the kids who didn't fit in with the MTV crowd.
Controversies: Pissing Off the Bible Belt
Metal and religion have always had a... complicated relationship. "Creeping Death," with its Old Testament imagery, was no exception. Some cried blasphemy, others saw it as a clever twist on a familiar tale. Either way, it got people talking, which was exactly what Metallica wanted.
Production Team: Flemming Rasmussen, Capturing Lightning
Flemming Rasmussen, who'd also produced "Ride the Lightning," knew how to bottle Metallica's raw power. The production is crisp, letting every instrument breathe. The drums thunder, the guitars slice, Hetfield's voice tears through it all. It still sounds fresh today, a testament to Rasmussen's skill.
Recording Studio: Sweet Silence, Copenhagen's Metal Cauldron
Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen wasn't just a location, it was part of the Metallica mythos. It was where they honed their sound, away from the LA scene. "Creeping Death" captures that energy, the sound of a band finding its voice in a foreign land.
In Conclusion: A Sonic Time Capsule
This red vinyl EP isn't just a piece of plastic, it's a portal to 1984. It's the sound of youthful anger, of a genre taking its first steps, of a band that would change metal forever. So crank it up, let the riff wash over you, and remember a time when music was dangerous, exciting, and full of *life*.
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Collector's info: Rare Red vinyl issue of Creeping Death |
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Album Production information: The album: "Creeping Death" was produced by: Metallica Sound Engineer Flemming Rasmussen Danish maestro Flemming Rasmussen shaped the sound of heavy metal. Metallica's thunderous albums? His work. Founder of legendary Sweet Silence Studios, he's produced icons across genres.
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Record Label & Catalognr: Music For Nations 12 KUT 112 |
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Media Format: 12" Vinyl Maxi-Single Gramophone RecordAlbum weight: 230 gram |
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Year & Country: 1984 Made in France |
Complete Track Listing of: "Creeping Death" |
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Hardwired to Self Destruct 12" Vinyl LP
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- Master of Puppets (1986, England) - Master of Puppets 2LP DMM audiophile (England)
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