Metallica - Better Than You Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Better Than You' by Metallica released?

   'Better Than You' was released on November 18, 1997, as part of Metallica's seventh studio album, Reload. It was later released as a promotional single on July 16, 1998.

2. Did 'Better Than You' win any awards?

   Yes, 'Better Than You' won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. This marked the fourth time Metallica won in that category.

3. Who are the writers of 'Better Than You'?

   'Better Than You' was written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, who are both members of Metallica.

4. What is depicted on the single cover of 'Better Than You'?

   The single cover features a black-and-white image of the four band members—Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, Jason Newsted, and James Hetfield—with flames and stage lights in the background. The band's name appears in gray at the top, while the title 'Better Than You' is in white at the bottom.

5. When did Metallica first perform a jam of 'Better Than You' live?

   Metallica first performed a jam of 'Better Than You' live in London in 1995.

6. What book describes 'Better Than You,' and how does it describe it?

   'Metallica: The Music and the Mayhem,' a book published in 2011, describes 'Better Than You' as having lyrics full of festering resentment and highlights Kirk Hammett's lengthy solo.