One thing we’ve decided to do on our forthcoming second album is to put an intro on the beginning. It’s meant to be atmospheric, setting the scene for what’s to come. Rather than being a distinct song, it bolts seamlessly (we hope) onto the start of our opening track Year Zero. Here’s a work-in-progress snippet:

http://www.thehomeguard.info/demos/Year_Zero_Intro_23-10-08.mp3

Anyway, here’s how Metallica’s new album commences:

http://www.thehomeguard.info/demos/Metallica.mp3

Drat.