"Ride The Lightning" is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released on July 27, 1984. The album features a blend of thrash metal and progressive elements, showcasing the band's evolving sound. It includes iconic tracks like "Fade to Black" and "For Whom the Bell Tolls," which highlight themes of death, despair, and existentialism. The album was produced by Flemming Rasmussen and recorded at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark. "Ride The Lightning" received critical acclaim and is often regarded as one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time, solidifying Metallica's place in music history.