Master of Puppets | Sarods

The album was recorded in Copenhagen, Denmark, at Sweet Silence Studios with producer Flemming Rasmussen. The album's artwork, designed by Metallica and Peter Mensch and painted by Don Brautigam, depicts a cemetery field of white crosses tethered to strings, manipulated by a pair of hands in a clouded, blood-red sky. With a runtime of under an hour, Master of Puppets is a testament to Metallica's ability to craft intense, complex music. The album's influence can be seen in many other genres, including punk and alternative rock. The album's music is a fusion of different styles and influences.