: In an alternate history, Soviet scientists discover extraterrestrial spores after the 1908 Tunguska event. These spores can reanimate dead tissue, leading to a zombie apocalypse used by the USSR to conquer the United States.
: Available on both the Death Magnetic album and as a single
: The title is a clever play on the phrase "all night long," suggesting a nightmare that never ends. Metallica All Nightmare Long Mp3
James Hetfield has noted that the lyrics are a "mindfuck" inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, specifically the .
You can stream or purchase the song through several official platforms: : Listen for free Deezer : Stream for free : In an alternate history, Soviet scientists discover
: The "hounds" are creatures that inhabit the corners of time and hunt travelers through their dreams.
The music video, directed by , is unique because it does not feature the band. Instead, it tells a "mockumentary" story: James Hetfield has noted that the lyrics are
: Clocking in at nearly 8 minutes, it is the third-longest track on Death Magnetic .