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Master Of Puppets

Name: Master Of Puppets
Description: "Master Of Puppets" is a song by Metallica. The catalog lists 1986-01-01; this may be an album or version date.

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"Master Of Puppets" is a song by Metallica. The catalog lists 1986-01-01; this may be an album or version date.

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Catalog dateJan 1, 1986

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Master Of Puppets

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Master Of Puppets

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Earnings, value, and rights.

Spotify royalty estimates

$3,914,000

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