Metallica

…And Justice for All

First released1988

And Justice for All was recorded at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles from February to August 1988 under the direction of producer Flemming Rasmussen, who had also helmed the band's previous two albums. The recording process was notably challenging, with the band pushing themselves to capture increasingly complex arrangements and faster tempos that showcased their technical progression. A distinctive production choice was the almost complete removal of Jason Newsted's bass guitar from the final mix, a decision that remains controversial and was partly attributed to studio limitations and mixing priorities of the time. The album was released in September 1988 and marked Metallica's final collaboration with Rasmussen, establishing the band as leaders of the thrash metal movement during the height of the genre's commercial and critical success.