Silver Lining Music releases David Ellefson’s cover of “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth” today

Silver Lining Music to release “No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All” on November 14th.  The second single from the all-star compilation is David Ellefson’s monumental cover of Metallica’s instrumental epic ‘(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth’.

It was a total honor to be asked to participate in this album, especially to record the iconic bass composition ‘(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth’ by the one and only Cliff Burton. I was able to borrow one of Cliff’s Aria Pro signature bass guitars and signature Morley fuzz/wah pedal for the session to replicate his sharp, yet thunderous tone he created on the original recording.  It is my hope that this homage will highlight Cliff’s larger than life personality and that his music will always live on through this unique and iconic song he gave to the world. David Ellefson

Watch/Listen to second single “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth” here – video by Pamela Parks, edit by Freakshot Film.

“No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All” is a colossal celebration of the most propulsive debut album in heavy metal history, re-imagined by the legends who inspired it and the generations that came in its wake!

The veteran likes of Saxon, Diamond Head, and Motörhead, (three of Metallica’s favourite bands) are joined by rising stars such as Tailgunner and Swedish prog metallers Soen to create a who’s-who of heavy music, with each performer lending their unique sound to one classic track. Contributions from thrash giants Testament, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, and New Wave of British Heavy Metal linchpins Tygers of Pan Tang show the label looking beyond their own artists to amass the greatest lineup possible. Joining the super star line-up are the legendary Raven (closing with the thundering anthemic “Metal Militia”) who were part of Metallica’s first-ever tour, 1983’s famous “Kill ‘Em All For One” venture.

The first single, ‘The Four Horsemen’, a particularly confrontational cover by hard rockers The Almighty, which propelled the band to go back into studio for the first time with the founding line-up since 1991, is out now. 
Watch / listen to ‘The Four Horsemen’ at this location. 

“No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All” is an ambitious achievement worthy of Metallica’s game-changing legacy. By the fans and for the fans, it reaffirms the Four Horsemen’s ironclad legacy – and its stacked roster continues the band’s mission to shove metal up your ass!

“No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All” track-listing:

1. Hit The Lights (Tailgunner)
2. The Four Horsemen (The Almighty)
3. Motorbreath (Soen)
4. Jump In The Fire (Tygers Of Pan Tang)
5. (Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth (David Ellefson)
6. Whiplash (Motörhead)
7. Phantom Lord (Saxon)
8. No Remorse (Diamond Head)
9. Seek & Destroy (Testament)
10. Metal Militia (Raven)

“No Life ‘Til Leather – A Tribute to Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All” will be available as a vinyl, CD, and on digital formats. Pre-order here