Damage, Inc.

Metallica · Some Kind of Monster E.P. [2004]

Dealing out the agony within

Charging hard and no one's going to give in

Living on your knees, conformity

Or dying on your feet for honesty

Inbred, our bodies work as one

Bloody, but never cry submission

Following our instinct, not a trend

Go against the grain until the end



Blood will follow blood

Dying time is here

Damage, Incorporated



Slamming through, don't f**k with razorback

Stepping out? You'll feel our hell on your back

Blood follows blood and we make sure

Life ain't for you and we're the cure

Honesty is my only excuse

Try to rob us of it, but it's no use

Steamroller action crushing all

Victim is your name and you shall fall



Blood will follow blood

Dying time is here

Damage, Incorporated



We chew and spit you out

We laugh, you scream and shout

All flee, with fear you run

You'll know just where we come from

Damage, Incorporated



Damage jackals ripping right through you

Sight and smell of this, it gets me going

Know just how to get just what we want

Tear it from your soul in nightly hunt

F**k it all and f**king no regrets

Never happy endings on these dark sets

All's fair for Damage, Inc. you see

Step a little closer, if you please



Blood will follow blood

Dying time is here

Damage, Incorporated

Damage, Inc.

Released in 2004 on the *Some Kind of Monster* E.P., "Damage, Inc." stands as a pivotal track in Metallica's evolution following the *St. Anger* era. The song exemplifies the band's shift toward a heavier, more aggressive sound characterized by distorted riffs and a driving, industrial rhythm. Lyrically, it explores themes of corporate greed and environmental destruction, reflecting the socio-political climate of the mid-2000s. As a recording from this period, it showcases James Hetfield's intense drumming and Lars Ulrich's gritty vocals, cementing the band's reputation for blending thrash metal roots with modern metalcore influences. The track remains a significant part of their discography, representing a distinct chapter in their career where they tackled contemporary issues with raw energy.