← Metallica

Master of Puppets

Master of Puppets

Metallica · 1986 · 8 tracks

This album hits hard. 8 of 8 tracks rate intense — know which quieter tracks to reach for first.

0 safe 0 moderate 8 intense Avg DR 8.5
The character of Master of Puppets

Across the 8 Master of Puppets songs we've measured, intensity averages 80/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Orion (the calmest here, 60) to Damage, Inc. (the most charged, 100), with complex textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. Most of it lands around 1986.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Master of Puppets.

Sensory Arc

Bar height = dynamic range. Color = sensory level. Hover or tap to identify each track.

Tracklist

1
Master of Puppets
cathartic · heavy
DR 9 intense
2
The Thing That Should Not Be
cathartic · heavy
DR 8 intense
3
Battery
aggressive · energetic · intense
DR 9 intense
4
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
cathartic · emotional · intense
DR 8 intense
5
Disposable Heroes
aggressive · intense · rebellious
DR 9 intense
6
Leper Messiah
aggressive · intense · rebellious
DR 8 intense
7
Orion
contemplative · intense · transcendent
DR 8 intense
8
Damage, Inc.
aggressive · intense · rebellious
DR 9 intense

Frequently asked about Master of Puppets

Answered from our measurements of every track above.

What is the most intense Master of Puppets track?

Of the 8 Master of Puppets tracks we've measured, “Damage, Inc.” scores highest at 100/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.

What is the calmest Master of Puppets track?

“Orion” measures gentlest at 60/100. It runs 85 BPM. The tracks here span 60–100 on our 0–100 intensity scale.

How intense is Master of Puppets overall?

Master of Puppets averages 80/100 intensity across 8 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.

What is the average tempo of Master of Puppets?

The Master of Puppets tracks we've measured average about 175 BPM — fast.

Want the numbers on every track?

Build your listening profile