EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 1H 28M
Metallica - Master of Puppets | Our Pick for Least-Best on a Perfect Album
from The Worst of the Best Podcast · host Ryan Rebalkin
Ryan welcomes back returning guest Doug for a track-by-track breakdown of Metallica’s untouchable 1986 masterpiece, Master of Puppets. The duo relive their teenage discoveries of the album, marvel at how a bunch of 22–23-year-olds created one of the most influential metal records ever, discuss Cliff Burton’s tragic death, the album’s dark lyrical themes (addiction, war, televangelists, mental illness, control), play key clips, and — in true “Worst of the Best” fashion — bravely sacrifice one song to the metal gods… even when every track is a certified banger!
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Ryan welcomes back returning guest Doug for a track-by-track breakdown of Metallica’s untouchable 1986 masterpiece, Master of Puppets. The duo relive their teenage discoveries of the album, marvel at how a bunch of 22–23-year-olds created one of the most influential metal records ever, discuss Cliff Burton’s tragic death, the album’s dark lyrical themes (addiction, war, televangelists, mental illness, control), play key clips, and — in true “Worst of the Best” fashion — bravely sacrifice one song to the metal gods… even when every track is a certified banger!
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