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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. 1990 re-issue with yellow/orange Vertigo labels Track listing: 1. Helpless-Diamond Head cover 2. The Small Hours-Holocaust cover 3. The Wait-Killing Joke cover 4. Crash Course In Brain Surgery-Budgie cover 5. Last Caress/Green Hell-Misfits cover