Metallica's version of Kiling Joke's "The Wait" is much harder and not as "poppy" as the original. The original version of "The Wait" don't have a solo included. Metallica knew that song from a mix tape which was given to Cliff Burton by a guy who is mentioned in the "Kill 'Em All" booklet as Rich "Banger" Birch.

Album:
Garage Inc.

The cover of:
The song "The Wait" was originally released by Killing Joke in 1980 on the "Killing Joke" album.

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