Ain't My Bitch

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"Ain't My Bitch"
Single by Metallica
from the album Load
Released	July 3, 1996
Recorded	May 1995 - February 1996 at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California
Genre	Heavy metal
Length	5:04
Label	Elektra
Writer(s)	James Hetfield Lars Ulrich
Producer	Bob Rock, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
Metallica singles chronology
"Until It Sleeps" (1996) "Ain't My Bitch" (1996) "Hero of the Day" (1996)

Ain't My Bitch is the first song from Metallica's 1996 album Load. Released as a promotional single, it debuted on the U.S. Mainstream Rock charts at number fifteen.

"Ain't My Bitch" gained media attention and notoriety due to its title. Vocalist/Lyricist James Hetfield later explained that the 'bitch' in the song does not refer to a woman, but acts as a metaphor for a problem. Under this interpretation, the song takes on a decidedly different theme, dealing with a person who harbors no concern for other people's problems.

Lead guitarist Kirk Hammett used a slide for the guitar solo, a first for Metallica and one of the many musical departures found on Load. Upon the album's release in June 1996, "Ain't My Bitch" quickly became a staple in the band's live set, featured regularly during their Poor Touring Me world tour. The song was last played in 1998, and as of 2011, has yet to be included in setlist rotation.

The song's demo was named "Bitch" and was recorded on April 6, 1995.

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