The post Metallica Took a Quantum Leap on Ride the Lightning appeared first on Consequence. Metallica released their sophomore album, Ride the Lighting, 40 years ago today.

When Metallica released Ride the Lightning in 1984, it became oh-so clear that they were worlds away from their thrash metal peers. After laying the groundwork for the genre itself with their ...

Metallica’s second album Ride The Lightning turns 40 on July 27 – this is how they made one of metal’s greatest records ...