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"Sad but True" is a heavy metal song recorded by Metallica for their fifth studio album Metallica (1991; also known as The Black Album). Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Metallica (also known as The Black Album) is the self-titled 5th studio Album by the American heavy metal band A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of 7 inch Vinyl records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s " Harvester of Sorrow " is the sixth song from the Metallica album. "So What?" is a song written by the British punk band the Anti-Nowhere League. " Nothing Else Matters " is a song by heavy metal band Metallica. " Creeping Death " is a song by Metallica and is the seventh track on their 1984 album Ride the Lightning. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) A CD single (abbreviated to CDS) is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Elektra Records is a now-dormant American Record label owned by Warner Music Group (WMG and from 2004 on operating under WMG's Atlantic Records A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963, in Downey California) is the main Songwriter, co-founder vocalist and Rhythm guitarist Lars Ulrich (born December 26 1963) is a Danish Drummer best known as the co-founder of the American heavy metal In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Robert Jens Rock, aka Bob Rock (born 19 April, 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian Musician Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. "Wherever I May Roam" is the fifth track on the album Metallica released in 1991 by the heavy metal band Metallica. "Until It Sleeps" is the 4th song from Metallica 's 1996 album Load. Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Metallica (also known as The Black Album) is the self-titled 5th studio Album by the American heavy metal band The song was released as the album's fifth single in mid-1992 (see 1992 in music). This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992 Its lyrical theme is based on the film Magic (1978). Magic is a 1978 film starring Anthony Hopkins and Ann-Margret.

A focal point of the song is its consistent bass riff. The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the In Music, a riff is an Ostinato figure a repeated Chord progression, pattern refrain or melodic figure, often played by the Rhythm It is accompanied by heavy, yet melodic guitars, and steady, booming drum beats alongside Hetfield's (at times) harmonious vocals. The guitars are tuned down a full step from the conventional "EADGBE" tuning, adding to the deeper, heavier sound.

"Sad but True" is one of five songs released as a single off Metallica, and moves toward a heavy metal groove, rather than the speed-thrash metal scene. The song was included on Metallica's live collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Michael Kamen), entitled S&M. The San Francisco Symphony ( SFS) is a leading Orchestra based in San Francisco California. Michael Kamen ( April 15, 1948 – November 18, 2003) was an American Composer (especially of Film scores S&M is a live album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, recorded live with the San Francisco Symphony on April 21-22

This song has an almost "funky" bouncing rhythm that steps away from Metallica's earlier "thrash metal" sound. It becomes an indication that Metallica was mildly changing its direction, and becoming more introspective and rounded in their musical repertoire and willingness to "step outside the box" of conventional thrash metal to express ideas with somewhat different sounds.

1 Formats and track listings
2 Other appearances and covers

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Sad but True".

UK Single #1

"Sad but True" (James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich) - 5:27
"Harvester of Sorrow (Live)" (Hetfield/Ulrich) - 6:40
"So What" (Nick "Animal" Kulmer, Chris "Magoo" Exall, Clive "Winston" Blake) - 3:09

"Harvester of Sorrow" recorded live on September 28, 1991 at Tushino Air Field, Moscow, Russia

UK Single #2

"Sad but True" (Hetfield, Ulrich) - 5:27
"Nothing Else Matters (Elevator Version)" (Hetfield, Ulrich) - 6:31
"Creeping Death (Live)" (Kirk Hammett, Hetfield, Cliff Burton, Ulrich) - 8:01
"Sad but True (Demo)" (Hetfield, Ulrich) - 4:53

"Creeping Death" recorded live on September 28, 1991 at Tushino Air Field, Moscow, Russia

UK Single #3 Picture Disc

"Sad but True" (Hetfield, Ulrich)
"Nothing Else Matters (Live)" (Hetfield, Ulrich)
"Sad but True (Live)" (Hetfield, Ulrich)

US Cassette

"Sad but True (Hetfield, Ulrich)
"So What" (Nick "Animal" Kulmer, Chris "Magoo" Exall, Clive "Winston" Blake)

Other appearances and covers

The instrumental structure of the song was sampled by rap/rock musician Kid Rock in his song "American Bad Ass" in 2000. James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963, in Downey California) is the main Songwriter, co-founder vocalist and Rhythm guitarist Lars Ulrich (born December 26 1963) is a Danish Drummer best known as the co-founder of the American heavy metal " Harvester of Sorrow " is the sixth song from the Metallica album. "So What?" is a song written by the British punk band the Anti-Nowhere League. Anti-Nowhere League are an English punk band formed in 1980 by Lead singer Animal (Nick Culmer Rhythm guitarist Magoo (Chris Exall Clive Blake (born Clive Harvey Blake) was the Bass guitarist for the punk band the Anti-Nowhere League between 1981 and 1997 " Nothing Else Matters " is a song by heavy metal band Metallica. " Creeping Death " is a song by Metallica and is the seventh track on their 1984 album Ride the Lightning. Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the Lead guitarist and a songwriter in the band Metallica and has been a member of the band Clifford Lee Burton (February 10 1962 &ndash September 27 1986 was a bass guitarist best known for his work with the American heavy metal band Metallica Anti-Nowhere League are an English punk band formed in 1980 by Lead singer Animal (Nick Culmer Rhythm guitarist Magoo (Chris Exall Clive Blake (born Clive Harvey Blake) was the Bass guitarist for the punk band the Anti-Nowhere League between 1981 and 1997 Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Robert James Ritchie (born January 17 1971 in Romeo Michigan) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American Musician and actor known for his over-the-top " American Bad Ass " is a Heavy metal song from American musician Kid Rock, released from the 2000 Compilation album 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. This song was, at one point, used as entrance theme of World Wrestling Entertainment wrestler The Undertaker. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. It was later parodied by the rock band Tuff in a song called "American Hair Band" from their album The History of Tuff. Tuff (from the Italian "tufo" is a type of rock consisting of consolidated volcanic ash ejected from vents during a volcanic eruption

The song was also used by Rey Mysterio, Jr. during his run in Extreme Championship Wrestling from 1995 to 1996. Oscar Gutierrez (born December 11 1974 In WWE he was a 1 time World Heavyweight Champion, a 3 time Cruiserweight Champion When Gutierrez Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) was a Professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1992 by

Trinity used the song while in Ohio Valley Wrestling. Stephanie Finochio (born December 1, 1971) is an Italian American stuntwoman and retired professional wrestler and valet Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW is an American independent Professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky.

A snippet of "Sad but True" was performed live by Snoop Dogg on the tribute show MTV Icon Metallica edition in 2003. Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr (born October 20 1971 His mother nicknamed him " Snoopy " as a child because of the way he dressed and because of his love of MTV Icon was an annual tribute show held by MTV, running from 2001 to 2004

The song was covered by Joey Belladonna, Bruce Kulick, Marco Mendoza, and Eric Singer for Metallic Assault: A Tribute to Metallica. In Popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition ( Performance or Recording) of a previously recorded commercially released Joey Belladonna (born Joseph Bellardini on October 13, 1960 in Oswego New York) is a heavy metal singer and drummer best known as former Bruce Howard Kulick (born on December 12, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American Guitarist and a member of the Marco Mendoza is an American musician - bass player and vocalist Eric Doyle Mensinger (born May 12, 1958 in Cleveland Ohio) better known as Eric Singer, is a Hard rock and Heavy Metal It was also covered by In Strict Confidence on An Industrial Tribute to Metallica and by Nickelback at Rock am Ring, a rock music festival held annually in Germany. In Strict Confidence are a German Electro-industrial band Formed in 1989 / 1990, they were previously known as Seal of Secrecy Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in Hanna Alberta by Chad Kroeger, Mike Kroeger, Ryan Peake and then-drummer The Rock am Ring ( Rock at the Ring) and Rock im Park ( Rock in the Park) festivals are two simultaneous Rock music festivals held annually in

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