Following
Cliff Burton
's death,
Metallica
took some time off and initiated new bassist
Jason Newsted
with a raw, unpolished EP of covers originally recorded by
Diamond Head
,
Holocaust
Killing Joke
Budgie
, and
the Misfits
. Most fit the band's style quite well; only
"Last Caress"
sounds out of place, as the original seemed looser and more dangerous. As a showcase for some strong metal riffs and material by mostly underground bands, the EP works quite well. ~ Steve Huey