Diamond Head the song writer of "Helpless" were the major musical influence for Lars. The original version of "Helpless" don't have a solo included.

Album:
Garage Inc.

The cover of:
The song "Helpless" was originally released by Diamond Head in 1980 on the "Lightning To The Nations" album.

Originally released on:
Metallica originally released it in August 1987 on "The $5.98 E.P. - Garage Days Re-Revisited" EP.