im trying to think of a song by metallica. in the begining i believe a harpsichord is played. i could be wrong but that's what it sounds like.
TYIA

 

Wow. I saw "metallica" and thought "no problem". But I sure can't think of one with a "harpsichord"!

I just found this interview:

metalman: Kirk, sound-wise what are your favorite natural modes to use? Do you ever mess around with harmonic minor? What do you use?

METALLICA – Kirk Hammett: Instead of harmonic minor, I use phyrgian dominant scales. Those are very close to harmonic minor scales. An example of that is the guitar solo in "Wherever I May Roam."

KathyWillow: "One" has some very Bach-esque progressions. Would you ever consider using a harpsichord in place of guitar?

METALLICA – Kirk Hammett: We already did! With the Symphony! *laughs* I like harp quite a bit - it's an amazing sounding instrument. I wouldn't discount using any of the symphonic instruments in our recordings now that we're used to it and have had so much experience with it.

 

Lyrics to Metalica Fight Fire With Fire
Do unto others as they have done unto you
But what in the hell is this world coming to?
Blow the universe into nothingness
Nuclear warfare shall lay us to rest

Fight fire with fire
Ending is near
Fight fire with fire
Bursting with fear

We shall die
Time is like a fuse, short and burning fast
Armageddon is here, like said in the past

Fight fire with fire
Ending is near
Fight fire with fire
Bursting with fear

Soon to fill our lungs the hot winds of death
The gods are laughing, so take your last breath

Fight fire with fire
Ending is near
Fight fire with fire
Bursting with fear

Fight fire with fire

 

thats it! i wasnt sure if that was the title or just part of the lyrics to a different song. you

 

No problem. I just use copernic (www.copernic.com) a free search engine and I can find almost anything with it.

 

Are you sure? I thought he was talking about "Battery" from master of the puppets.

 

Where is Hohn when you need him.

I hear that cowbell clanging right now!

Trust me fellas you are gonna want more cow bell.

 

To Live is to Die?
Battery?
Fight Fire w/ Fire?
The Call of Ktulu?
Something of S&M?

 

"harpsicord" sound...my bet would be on fight fire with fire off the ride the lightning album. Some of the others list sound like they could be it but to me ffwf sounds more like what you described.

 

it was "fight fire with fire" thanks for y'all's help

 

Jory-

I am almost positive that Wherever I May Roam was played with a Sitar. But I hev been wrong before...

 

i agree. i've always thought that was a sitar

 

HA! I am dissappointed his avatar changed. Everytime I'd see that guy banging that cowbell, I'd have to go watch the video clip again and laugh my rear off!! THE 4X4DUALLY!!!!

 

"i've got a need, a need for more cowbell"

 

Is that Chris Cornell on your avatar?