The story behind
Metallica recorded Phantom Lord in 1983, in a studio in Rochester, New York. The song was released on the band's first album, Kill 'Em All, and was written by Dave Mustaine. It is the first of their songs to have clean guitars and a more melodic sound. The lyrics tell a mythical battle between a metal beast. The song was also used as an entrance theme by the wrestler Mike Awesome during his career. Anthrax included it in a tribute album to Metallica, and Megadeth performed it at a concert alongside Jason Newsted. The song lasts 5 minutes and 2 seconds. ↓ Skip to chords