Metallica Brought Anti-War Movie Johnny Got His Gun to a Larger Audience
The 1980s were known for being the birthplace of music videos. With stations like MTV around, songs began to be presented in a fresh way that allowed for intricate narratives and performances to intertwine. Vibrant colors and memorable hooks were common features of many popular tracks, but it was a specific video from the latter part of the decade that left a lasting impression on viewers. Metallica, fresh off recording their fourth album, “And Justice for All,” had embraced this new medium effectively with their video for “One.”