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Transitioning into Metallica’s most recognizable riff, the band maintained the groove-heavy nature of the track while injecting the frantic tempo characteristic of pop-punk.

The Convergence of Pop-Punk and Heavy Metal: Analyzing Sum 41’s "Metallica Medley" Introduction Sum 41 - Metallica Medley (Metallica MTV Icon) HD

In 2003, pop-punk was at its commercial zenith. Sum 41 was primarily known for bratty, high-energy hits like "Fat Lip" and "In Too Deep." However, the band—led by Deryck Whibley and lead guitarist Dave "Brownsound" Baksh—had always integrated "heavy" influences into their sound (notably the Iron Maiden-esque solos in Does This Look Infected? ). Transitioning into Metallica’s most recognizable riff