Whiplash (Song)



"Whiplash" is a song by the American Thrash Metal band Metallica. It was released as the first single from their debut album, Kill 'Em All. The song has been covered a number of times, most notably by Motorhead whose version won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.

According to Kirk Hammett, "Whiplash" was one of Kurt Cobain's favorite Metallica songs.

Single Track Listing

 * 1) Whiplash - 4:10
 * 2) Whiplash (Neckbrace Remix) - 4:24

Other Versions/Releases of the Song

 * Whiplash (Live) - Metal Up Your Ass (Live)
 * Whiplash (Demo) - Megaforce Demo
 * Whiplash (Neckbrace Remix) - Whiplash Single
 * Whiplash (Live) - Kill 'Em All Digital Download
 * Whiplash (Live) - Live Shit: Binge & Purge

Personnel
Band:
 * James Hetfield - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
 * Kirk Hammett - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
 * Cliff Burton - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
 * Lars Ulrich - Drums

Writers:

 * James Hetfield
 * Lars Ulrich

Covers
Studio:
 * Motorhead - Kiss of Death
 * Destruction - All Hell Breaks Loose
 * Various Artists - Metallic Assault: A Tribute to Metallica

Live:

 * Pantera
 * Stone Gods

Media

 * This song was featured on the game Tony Hawk's Underground 2.

Lyrics
Late at night all systems go You have come to see the show We do our best You're the rest You make it real you know There is a feeling deep inside That drives you fuckin' mad A feeling of a hammerhead You need it oh so bad

Adrenaline starts to flow You're thrashing all around Acting like a maniac Whiplash

Bang your head against the stage Like you never did before Make it ring Make it bleed Make it really sore In a frenzied madness with your leather and your spikes Heads are bobbing all around It's hot as Hell tonight

Adrenaline starts to flow You're thrashing all around Acting like a maniac Whiplash

Here on the stage the Marshall noise is piercing through your ears It kicks your ass kick your face Exploding feeling nears Now is the time to let it rip To let it fuckin' loose We are gathered here to maim and kill Cause this is what we choose

Adrenaline starts to flow You're thrashing all around Acting like a maniac

here we go

(guitar solo)

WHIPLASH!!!

(guitar solo)

The show is through the metal is gone It is time to hit the road Another town Another gig Again we will explode Hotel rooms and motorways Life out here is raw But we will never stop We will never quit cause we're Metallica

Adrenaline starts to flow You're thrashing all around Acting like a maniac