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Encyclopedia > Don't Tread on Me (Metallica song)
"Don't Tread On Me"
Song by Metallica
Released 1991
Recorded October 1990 - June 1991 at One on One Recording, Los Angeles, California
Genre Heavy Metal
Hard Rock
Length 3:59
Label Elektra Records
Writer(s) James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Producer(s) Bob Rock
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Chart positions

"Don't Tread On Me" is the 6th song from Metallica's self-titled album. The song could be interpreted as a patriotic song, as it is connected with the American Revolutionary War. The meaning of the song and the lyrics could also be interpreted in the exact opposite way. In that aspect it could be a condemnation of blind patriotism, or criticism of the aggressive foreign policies of the U.S (also shown with the lines "to secure peace is / to prepare for war", and "Never surrenders, showing the fangs of rage" talking about how America wont back down). The lyrics are probably connected close with the Gulf War, because the song has been written during the time of the war. The rhythmic timing played by the guitars, bass and drums gives the song a somewhat "militaristic" sound. A rand is a relatively short musical composition. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal band, formed in 1981,[1] which has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... See also: 1991 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels established in 1991 other events of 1991 list of years in music 1990s in music // 1991 was the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: State California County Los Angeles County Incorporated April 4, 1850 Government  - Type Mayor-Council  - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa  - City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo  - Governing body City Council Area  - City  498. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Heavy metals, in chemistry, are chemical elements of a particular range of atomic weights. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, and today operates under Atlantic Records Group. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lars Ulrich (born December 26, 1963) is the drummer and co-founder of Metallica. ... 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 and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Image:Hff026 112. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Lars Ulrich (born December 26, 1963) is the drummer and co-founder of Metallica. ... A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... The Mainstream Rock Tracks chart is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music but are not modern rock (that is, alternative) stations, which are counted in the Modern Rock Tracks chart. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal band, formed in 1981,[1] which has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... Metallica (also known as The Black Album because of its largely black and featureless cover) is the fifth album by the band Metallica. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries French Monarchy Spanish Empire Dutch Republic Oneida and Tuscarora tribes Polish volunteers Prussian volunteers Kingdom of Great Britain Iroquois Confederacy Hessian mercenaries Loyalists Commanders George Washington Nathanael Greene Gilbert de La Fayette Comte de Rochambeau Bernardo de Gálvez Tadeusz KoÅ›ciuszko Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Sir... Combatants US-led Coalition Republic of Iraq Commanders Norman Schwarzkopf, Peter de la Billière, Khalid bin Sultan Saddam Hussein Strength 883,863 360,000 Casualties 378 dead, 1,000 wounded see section below The Gulf War or the Persian Gulf War (16 January 1991–28 February 1991)[1][2...


During the instrumental intro In America from the play and film West Side Story is quoted.[1]. The lyrics also feature a reference to American Revolutionary Patrick Henry's famous quote "give me liberty or give me death" with the line "liberty or death, what we so proudly hail". For The Games song, see Westside Story (song). ... Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799) was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known and remembered primarily for his stirring oratory. ... Patrick Henrys Treason speech before the House of Burgesses in an 1851 painting by Peter F. Rothermel Give me liberty or give me death is a famous quotation from a speech made by Patrick Henry to the Virginia House of Burgesses. ...


The song has never been performed live by the band. One possible reason is James Hetfield's particular dislike for this song, as revealed in an April 2001 interview with Playboy magazine.[2] The first issue of Playboy. ...


The song reached #21 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in the United States, despite never being released as a single. The Mainstream Rock Tracks chart is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music but are not modern rock (that is, alternative) stations, which are counted in the Modern Rock Tracks chart. ...


External links and references

  1. ^ AllMetallica song info page. Retrieved on 2007-02-25.
  2. ^ Playboy April 2001 interview transcript. Retrieved on 2007-02-25. “HETFIELD: There are some songs on there I don't like. Through The Never was a little wacky. Don't Tread on Me, probably not one of my favorite songs musically. Holier Than Thou was one of the sillier songs, more the old style of writing.”


 
 

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