Metallica has unveiled a second glimpse into its forthcoming twelfth studio album, 72 Seasons, within the type of “Screaming Suicide.”
The newly launched album observe is now out there to stream and obtain, and as an instantaneous obtain with all 72 Seasons pre-orders—in addition to a video directed by Tim Saccenti.
“‘Screaming Suicide’ addresses the taboo word of suicide,” says James Hetfield. “The intention is to communicate about the darkness we feel inside. It’s ridiculous to think we should deny that we have these thoughts. At one point or another I believe most people have thought about it. To face it is to speak the unspoken. If it’s a human experience, we should be able to talk about it. You are not alone.”
“Screaming Suicide” follows within the path blazed by “Lux Æterna,” the primary single from the album. 72 Seasons will likely be launched April 14 through Metallica’s personal Blackened Recordings. Produced by Greg Fidelman with Hetfield and Ulrich, and clocking in at over 77 minutes, the 12-track 72 Seasons is Metallica’s first full size assortment of latest materials since 2016’s Hardwired…To Self-Destruct.
The album will likely be launched in codecs together with 2LP 140g black vinyl and restricted version variants, CD, and digital.
Though the band is targeted on their new album, Metallica can be celebrating accomplishments of previous hits, too. The band’s most streamed tune on Spotify, “Enter Sandman,” not too long ago surpassed the one billion streams mark. That’s rarified air, particularly within the rock world, the place the songs which have reached the mark are nonetheless comparatively minimal.
“Enter Sandman” was initially featured on Metallica’s self-titled 1991 Black Album. The tune hit No. 10 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and crossed over to hit No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. It has been licensed as a gold bodily single within the U.S. and a triple-platinum digital single. It additionally stands because the sixth most carried out tune within the band’s dwell historical past and has been lined by Motorhead, Foo Fighters, Volbeat, John 5, Apocalyptica and extra.