While "Holier Than Thou" was officially released five years after Master of Puppets on the 1991 self-titled "Black Album", fans and musicians frequently explore "what if" scenarios where the track's aggressive energy is reimagined through a 1986 thrash lens. Musical Stylistic Shift
If "Holier Than Thou" had appeared on Master of Puppets , it would likely have undergone significant structural and sonic changes to fit the album's "metal symphony" aesthetic: What If Holier Than Thou Was On Master Of Puppets?
Metallica Tears Through Classic 'Holier Than Thou' on 'Kimmel' While "Holier Than Thou" was officially released five