Oct 26, 2009 · Metallica: Hero of the Day (Official Music Video) Metallica's official music video for “Hero of the Day,” from the album “Load.”. Subscribe for more videos: https://metallica.lnk.to Nov 19, 2015 · But the rocking stopped by wheels of despair. Don’t want your aid. But the fist I make. For years can’t hold or feel. No, I’m not all me. So please excuse me while I tend to how I feel. But now the dreams and waking screams. That ever last the night. So build the wall, behind it crawl. "Hero of the Day" is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica from their 1996 album Load. The song was recorded on December 13, 1995, at Plant Studios in Sausalito, California. "Hero of the Day" was Metallica's second single release from the album. ADoK.