Metallica's "Master Of Puppets" Reaches One Billion Streams on Spotify

The iconic heavy metal band Metallica is currently celebrating a monumental achievement as their legendary track, "Master Of Puppets," surpasses one billion streams on Spotify. This milestone places the song within an exclusive club of tracks that have reached this level of popularity on the streaming platform. According to ámbito.com (n.d.), the band is actively encouraging fans to continue streaming the song, aiming for a staggering two billion streams.

Joining the Spotify Billions Club

"Master Of Puppets," originally released in 1986, is now standing shoulder to shoulder with two other Metallica classics, "Enter Sandman" and "Nothing Else Matters," in Spotify's prestigious "Billions Club." This club showcases songs that have achieved over a billion streams, a testament to their enduring appeal and cultural impact. Metallica themselves acknowledged this achievement via a post on X (formerly Twitter), expressing their excitement and gratitude to their fans. "We’re psyched to share that 'Master of Puppets' has just made its way into @Spotify’s Billions Club - Thank you! Send it on its way to two billion," the band stated (Metallica, 2025).

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"Nos emociona compartir que 'Master of Puppets' acaba de llegar al Club de los Mil Millones de @Spotify. ¡Gracias!, escribió la banda en X el jueves 3 de abril. ¡Que llegue a los dos mil millones!" (Metallica, 2025).

Other Recent Additions

Metallica is in good company. Other notable songs that have recently joined the Billions Club include Alicia Keys’ “No One,” Arctic Monkeys’ “Fluorescent Adolescent,” Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” and Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name.” These additions reflect the diverse range of musical genres that resonate with listeners on Spotify.

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Kirk Hammett's Solo Ventures and Metallica's Future

Beyond Metallica's streaming success, guitarist Kirk Hammett is presently exploring new creative avenues. He has recently revealed his work on his first solo album, which he describes as a fusion of various musical styles. Furthermore, Hammett has also released a new illustrated book titled "The Collection: Kirk Hammett," which explores his extensive guitar collection and reflects on his musical journey.

While Hammett is exploring solo work, he assures fans that Metallica's creative engine is still running. He mentioned recently that he has already written 767 riffs for Metallica's next album, although he doesn't anticipate the band commencing work on it for at least another year. Hammett has also teased the potential sound of the new album, suggesting a possible return to the band's 90s sound. "¿Quién sabe? Quizás digamos: 'Ok, volvamos a los noventa'. ¡No es mala idea!", Hammett mentioned, acknowledging the mixed reception to the band's "Load" and "Reload" albums but also noting the growing appreciation for that era among fans.

The Enduring Legacy of Metallica

Metallica’s continued success on streaming platforms like Spotify underscores their enduring influence on the music world. "Master Of Puppets" achieving one billion streams serves as a reminder of the band's ability to connect with audiences across generations. As ámbito.com highlights, the band's active engagement with their fanbase through social media is further fueling the song's popularity and pushing it towards the next milestone.

As the band continues to celebrate this milestone, fans are eagerly awaiting new music and projects from both Metallica as a whole and its individual members. The combination of classic tracks achieving new heights and individual artistic exploration paints a vibrant picture of a band that remains relevant and influential after decades in the music industry.

The continuous streaming and discovery of "Master of Puppets" also owe credit to its resurgence in popularity due to its inclusion in popular culture, notably its use in the Netflix series "Stranger Things." This exposure introduced the song to a new generation, further cementing its place in music history and driving its streaming numbers.

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