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flag Metallica’s *Master of Puppets*, released March 3, 1986, celebrates its 40th anniversary as a thrash metal classic.

flag Metallica’s landmark album *Master of Puppets*, released March 3, 1986, marks its 40th anniversary. flag Certified octuple-Platinum and inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, the album is hailed as a thrash metal cornerstone. flag Featuring tracks like “Battery,” “Orion”—a tribute to late bassist Cliff Burton—and the title track exploring addiction and control, it remains the band’s most performed live song. flag Burton died in a 1986 tour bus accident; he was succeeded by Jason Newsted and then Robert Trujillo. flag In 2022, the album’s legacy was renewed during Metallica’s Sphere Las Vegas residency, where its lyrics were featured in a high-tech stage production.

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