The track is deeply intertwined with the tragedy of Cliff Burton’s death in a 1986 bus crash. "Orion" was played at Burton’s funeral.
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Frontman James Hetfield famously has the notes from the song's bridge tattooed on his arm as a permanent tribute to Burton. The track is deeply intertwined with the tragedy
The song was primarily written by bassist Cliff Burton. It serves as a showcase for his innovative style, featuring two bass solos often mistaken for guitar solos and a "spacey" bridge that gave the song its name. Download Metal Mania Orion (Instrumental) mp3