Festive cheer (strings, bells and frolicking chimes) replace the monster riffs off “Fade to Black,” “One,” and “Master of Puppets,” resulting in bizarrely entertaining renditions that make you wonder of the possibility of Metallica conceiving a Christmas … wait, that’s unthinkable!
What’s unfathomable, however, is the omission of “Enter Sandman.” Nevertheless, the “WTF” enjoyment out of this compilation, especially around the fire with some friends drinking a bit of egg nog (with a bit of alcohollica perhaps?) is something not to pass up.
Grade: B
…And Christmas For All! The Holiday Tribute To Metallica is currently available.