Cliff 'em All was released in 1987 as a tribute to Metallica's bassist Cliff Burton, who died in a tour bus accident on September 27, 1986, at the age of 24, near Ljungby, Sweden during the European leg of their Damage, Inc. Tour. Its title is derived from Metallica's debut album, Kill 'em All. The homevideo contains also a performance with former guitarist Dave Mustaine on March 19, 1983, shortly before his release for heavy drugs and alcohol abuse.