"Whiplash" is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the first single from their debut album, Kill 'Em All, and the band's debut single overall, released on August 8, 1983. The song has been covered a number of times, most notably by Motörhead, whose version won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. The single also includes fake live performances of "Seek & Destroy" and "Phantom Lord", which are actually alternate studio recordings with overdubbed crowd noise.

Live performances

"Whiplash" was first played live in October 23, 1982, and was one of the last songs Metallica wrote for Kill 'Em All. As of 2022 the song has been played 953 times.

Cover versions and appearances in media

Track listing

Personnel

Credits are adapted from Kill 'Em All liner notes.