Shadows Follow - Metallica - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Shadows Follow" is a track from Metallica's 2023 eleventh studio album, 72 Seasons. Written by lead singer James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and co-produced by the duo with Greg Fidelman, the song is a high-octane number that echoes the band's early thrash metal style while showcasing their musical evolution. Its lyrics encourage listeners to stop running away from their own personal shadows and embrace them instead, underscoring Metallica's ability to combine heavy, energetic music with thought-provoking lyrical narratives. Despite not being released as a promotional single, "Shadows Follow" garnered extensive praise, with many critics choosing it as one of the album's standout tracks. 72 Seasons proved commercially successful for the thrash metal legends, peaking at Number 2 on the Billboard 200 and reaching Number 1 in several European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland.