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XAAR chose this song as a tribute to the band and music that inspired the young Scottish musician to pursue music and fast forward 2 decades, he unleashes " XAAR - Leper Messiah". XAAR wanted to make sure that this track stayed true to the original but still had XAAR'S spin and sound the track also stood out as a uncommon cover choice and hardcore fan favourite.
Featuring a unique spin on the timeless classic track originally released in 1986, XAAR a Dark Metal Project by Kenny Lenehan based in Scotland.

Quote- Kenny Lenehan XAAR

" I would not be doing what I am doing without the influence of Metallica! It might seem like a typical statement but being a kid from Scotland that loved metal and wanted to peruse music as a career it wasn't easy... I could go on forever but I cant stress enough that the impact Metallica had on me and still does, the day I saw them at the Glasgow green in 2004 changed everything... like everything.... "

XAAR Rendition of Classic Metallica Track "Leper Messiah" from the Legendary "Master Of Puppets" Album.
All Instrumentation performed/recorded By Kenny Lenehan at XAAR HQ Scotland.
Mixed/Mastered by Charlie Wilson Jr at Monolith Studios London.

Leper Messiah Originally Written and performed by Metallica.
James Hetfield
Lars Ulrich
Cliff Burton
Kirk Hammett

Promo Photographs By Callum Macmillan
Album Art By The Art of Diego Gedoz de Souza
XAAR Logo by Kenny Lenehan