Lux Æterna

"Lux Æterna" is a song by the American heavy metal band Metallica from their eleventh studio album, 72 Seasons (2023). It was surprise-released as the album's lead single on November 28, 2022. A thrash metal song described by James Hetfield as similar to the new wave of British heavy metal, the song is about the band's relationship with their fans, while the title means "eternal light" in Latin. A music video, directed by Tim Saccenti, was released on the same day as the single.