Silver Lining Music will release No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All on November 14th. The fourth single from the all-star compilation is from the pioneering heavy metal legends RAVEN and their ear-splitting take on Metallica’s “Metal Militia.”
You can divide the history of heavy metal into two distinct chapters: “before Metallica” and “after Metallica.” When the Four Horsemen galloped to the top of dozens of countries’ charts with their self-titled album in 1991, they became the new measuring stick for their genre, and their standard is one that no hard rockers since have matched, let alone outdone.
No Life ’Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ’Em All unites Metallica’s favorites, their peers, and the generations that came next. Metallica’s first proper tour was with Raven in 1983, on the famous Kill ‘Em All For One venture. Thus, it is only fitting that RAVEN features on the album with their powerfully unapologetic rendition of Metallica’s “Metal Militia.” With unrelenting energy and raw precision, RAVEN channels the ferocity of the original while stamping their own unmistakable identity on the track — a bold statement that captures the spirit and intensity of the entire album.
“We are very happy and honored to have been asked to be part of this awesome tribute to our old sparring partners,” comments cofounding lead vocalist and bassist John Gallagher. “Our cover version is many things as you will hear… in the best tradition of the guys themselves, but I think we captured that Metallica ‘snarl,’ especially by changing a few key elements! It features Mark [Gallagher] on vocals; today all is revealed!”
Watch RAVEN’s rendition of “Metal Militia,” shot by Freakshot Film, HERE.
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is a colossal celebration of the most propulsive debut album in heavy metal history, reimagined by the legends who inspired it and the generations that came in its wake!
The veteran likes of Saxon, Diamond Head, and Motörhead (three of Metallica’s favorite bands), are joined by rising stars such as Tailgunner and Swedish prog metallers Soen to create a who’s who of heavy music, with each performer lending their unique sound to one classic track. Contributions from thrash giants Testament, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, and New Wave Of British Heavy Metal linchpins Tygers Of Pan Tang show the label looking beyond their own artists to amass the greatest lineup possible.
The first single, “The Four Horsemen,” a particularly confrontational cover by hard rockers The Almighty, which propelled the band to go back into studio for the first time with the founding line-up since 1991, is out now.
Watch/stream “The Four Horsemen” HERE.
The second single “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth,” is a monumental cover of Metallica’s instrumental epic by the legendary David Ellefson.
Watch/stream “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth” HERE.
The third single, “Seek & Destroy,” is a super-charged cover of the Metallica classic by thrash metal icons Testament.
Watch/stream “Seek & Destroy” HERE.
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All is an ambitious achievement worthy of Metallica’s game-changing legacy. By the fans and for the fans, it reaffirms the Four Horsemen’s ironclad influence – and its stacked roster continues the band’s mission to shove metal up your ass!
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats. Find preorders HERE.
No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All Track Listing:
1. Hit The Lights (TAILGUNNER)
2. The Four Horsemen (THE ALMIGHTY)
3. Motorbreath (SOEN)
4. Jump In The Fire (TYGERS OF PAN TANG)
5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (DAVID ELLEFSON)
6. Whiplash (MOTÖRHEAD)
7. Phantom Lord (SAXON)
8. No Remorse (DIAMOND HEAD)
9. Seek & Destroy (TESTAMENT)
10. Metal Militia (RAVEN)
“A project five years in the making, No Life ‘Till Leather is more than a tribute, it’s a history lesson, a love letter, and a
reaffirmation of heavy metal’s unbreakable spirit.” – Fistful Of Metal
“No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute To Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All has to be given extra attention simply due to the impressive list of bands and their equally astounding performances.” – Metal-Temple
“I see it as a great tribute and an act of love towards a band that has now become immortal! And Kill ‘Em All isn’t just an album! It’s an institution! And we’re still here, with our fists raised, shouting: No life ’til leather!” – Chaoszine
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