JOURNAL ARTICLE

HOW MASTER OF PUPPETS CHANGED CHANGED EVERYTHING.

  • Published In: Metal Hammer, 2026, n. 412. P. 42 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Everley, Dave 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the enduring impact of Metallica’s 1986 album *Master of Puppets*, marking its 40th anniversary through perspectives of key figures connected to the band and its legacy. Producer Flemming Rasmussen recounts the intensive recording process in Copenhagen, highlighting the band’s maturity and collaborative dynamics, especially bassist Cliff Burton’s crucial role. David Ellefson, former Megadeth bassist, describes how the album elevated thrash metal’s complexity and inspired his own songwriting. Bay Area musician Mark Osegueda and guitarist Gina Gleason reflect on the album’s influence within the local metal scene and its technical craftsmanship, while Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström shares how *Master of Puppets* shaped his musical imagination and excitement about opening for Metallica. Collectively, these accounts illustrate the album’s significance as a milestone in metal music and its lasting cultural resonance. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Metal Hammer. 2026/05, Issue 412, p42
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0955-1190
  • Accession Number:192579682
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