If Darkness Had a Son - Metallica - MP3 instrumental karaoke

American heavy metal stalwarts Metallica released their eleventh studio album 72 Seasons in 2023, showcasing a sound that harkens back to their earlier days as thrash metal pioneers while also carving out a new sound for themselves. "If Darkness Had a Son" was released as the third promotional single for 72 Seasons on March 1, 2023. It's a heavy, aggressive song filled with distorted palm-muted guitars and the band's trademark riffing, as well as a blistering guitar solo by Kirk Hammett. The song's dark and poetic lyrics explore the topic of addiction, a life-long struggle for lead singer and lyricist James Hetfield. "If Darkness Had a Son" was written by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett. It was produced by Greg Fidelman, James Hetfield, and Lars Ulrich. The song would then go on to hit Number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Trending Songs chart, as well as Number 34 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.