[b][i]Master Of Puppets[/i][/b] is the third studio album of American [[Heavy Metal|thrash metal]] band [[Metallica]].

It was released on March 3, 1986 through Elektra Records and was met with high critical reception. Master of Puppets is often considered a classic thrash metal album by fans, critics, and the band members themselves alike, and is considered one of the greatest heavy metal albums of all time.

Master of Puppets marks the last recording by bassist [[Cliff Burton]], who was killed in a bus accident while on tour to promote the album.
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