−Human

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"−Human" (pronounced "Minus Human") is a song by Metallica, first released on their album S&M. Written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, "−Human" was said by Metallica to be similar to "Sad But True" in construction (in that the primary focus of the song is on the guitar riff). The demo name for the song was "Plod". Abbreviated as "-Human" it was the fourth song played in the second S&M concert after "For Whom The Bell Tolls". The song featured an intro from the orchestra then entered the main riff. In the S&M documentary Kirk Hammett said that "It was a bit wobbly here and there and none of the parts are particularly finalized." According to Lars Ulrich "-Human" was written in two weeks.