Hardwired... To Self-Destruct

Metallica’s Hardwired... to Self-Destruct was released on November 18, 2016, through Blackened Recordings. Produced by Greg Fidelman, along with James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, the album delivers a mix of thrash intensity and heavy grooves, blending elements from the band's past eras. Featuring tracks like "Hardwired," "Moth Into Flame," "Atlas, Rise!," and "Spit Out the Bone," it was praised for its raw energy and powerful riffs. The cover art features a distorted, multi-exposed image of the band members' faces merged into one, symbolizing chaos, inner conflict, and self-destruction.