Ain't My Bitch
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| "Ain't My Bitch" | |||||
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| Single by Metallica from the album Load | |||||
| Released | July, 1996 | ||||
| Recorded | May 1995 - February 1996 at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California | ||||
| Genre | Hard rock | ||||
| Length | 5:04 | ||||
| Label | Elektra Records | ||||
| Writer | James Hetfield Lars Ulrich | ||||
| Producer | Bob Rock, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich | ||||
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Ain't My Bitch is the first song from Metallica's 1996 album Load.
"Ain't My Bitch" gained media attention and notoriety due to its title. Vocalist/Lyricist James Hetfield later explained that the 'bitch' in the song does not refer to a woman but acts as a metaphor for a problem. Under this interpretation, the song takes on a decidedly different theme, dealing with a person who harbors no concern for other people's problems.
Upon the album's release in June 1996, "Ain't My Bitch" quickly became a staple in the band's live set, featured regularly during their Poor Touring Me world tour. Lead guitarist Kirk Hammett used a slide for the guitar solo, a first for Metallica and one of the many musical departures found on Load.
The song's demo was named "Bitch" and was recorded on April 6, 1995.
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