The music video, directed by , is unique because it does not feature the band. Instead, it tells a "mockumentary" story:
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"All Nightmare Long" is the second single from Metallica's ninth studio album, , released on December 15, 2008. Widely regarded as a return to the band's thrash metal roots, the track features complex arrangements and a high-tempo 183 BPM rhythm. 🎧 Where to Listen Metallica All Nightmare Long Mp3
: The video uses grainy, archival-style footage and Soviet propaganda aesthetics to create a chilling, epic narrative. ✍️ Lyrical Meaning
: It was first played live on December 5, 2008, in Calgary, Canada, and has since been performed over 100 times. The music video, directed by , is unique
: The "hounds" are creatures that inhabit the corners of time and hunt travelers through their dreams.
: The title is a clever play on the phrase "all night long," suggesting a nightmare that never ends. 🎧 Where to Listen : The video uses
: The song was nominated for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single in 2009.