Hey remember Metallica when they’d layer harmonized guitar riffs and sometimes even vocals too? They did that again in Moth Into Flame, another track on their upcoming album, Hardwired to Self Destruct. It’s a near six-minute thrash/speed metal clinic, and yet another track that’s gotten me excited for the new album.

The guitar sound in the intro has a solid 1986 vibe to it, before they drop into a bit more modern sound for the verse. Hearing backing vocals on the chorus was unexpected yet well done. The later guitar solo definitely sounds like the same setup they used in Kill Em All, which is probably my favorite of their albums.

It would be nice to hear the bass a bit more prominently, since bass is important and fun to not just tune out of the mix.

Behold, Moth Into Flame!