What is the meaning behind Metallica one?

The song is based on the idea of a soldier losing all of his limbs and jaw and being unable to hear, speak, or see, set to a World War I backdrop. In an interview in New Zealand in 1989, Ulrich describes the movie Johnny Got His Gun as having a similar theme, and this was the reason it was incorporated into the video.

What book is the song One by Metallica about?

Partially based on the 1939 Dalton Trumbo novel, Johnny Got His Gun, One had started as a song James Hetfield had dreamt up, based on the notion of “just being a brain and nothing else,” before Cliff Burnstein suggested he read Trumbo’s book.

What is the most aggressive Metallica song?

Metallica’s 10 Angriest Songs

• ‘So What’
• ‘Ride the Lightning’
• ‘…And Justice for All’ From: ‘…And Justice for All’ (1988)
• ‘St. Anger’
• ‘Ain’t My Bitch’ From: ‘Load’ (1996)
• ‘Damage, Inc. ‘
• ‘Welcome Home (Sanitarium)’ From: ‘Master of Puppets’ (1986)
• ‘Dyers Eve’ From: ‘…And Justice for All’ (1998)

Was Johnny Got His Gun Based on a true story?

Johnny Got His Gun was fiction inspired by a gruesome true story about a Canadian soldier from World War I. During battle, a mortar shell hits very close to “Johnny” Joe Bonham, causing severe physical damage. During the second half of the story, Joe becomes more optimistic and wills himself to accomplish what he can.

What is Metallica famous for?

Metallica is famous for being one of the biggest and most influential heavy metal bands in the world and are known for being part of the big four which also includes Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer.

Why Johnny Got His Gun is banned?

Dalton Trumbo, author of Johnny Got His Gun, was blacklisted in Hollywood in 1947 due to being labeled a communist. Although he was blacklisted, he still worked under a pseudonym and wrote many successful screenplays.