fade to black

A classic way to end a scene in cinema editing in which the screen image becomes increasingly obscured until it turns black. It has the advantage of being less abrupt than a simple cut.

The scene where it fades to black while they're kissing - you know what happened next!

by Hereward August 29, 2003

fade to black

one of the greatest metallica songs ever!!!

"life it seems, will fade away
drifting further every day...."

by phred October 28, 2004

Fade to black

To enter a secretive method of operation or service or organization.

...after his service in the military, his records fade to black...

by Secret squirrel February 26, 2013

fade to black

A song by the band Metallica, from the album "Ride the Lightening".

"Fade to Black is fucking great."

by Mike August 29, 2003

fade to black

One of the best song of all time.
Metallica.

OmFG this guy killed himself because of the song "Fade to Black"!

by Hugo December 20, 2004

fade to black

Metallica's equivalent to Skynard's "Freebird".

by Pete Shweaty August 28, 2003

Fade to Black

1. To commit suicide.
2. To intentionally be ignored.

1. With all of these weights upon me, I feel like I want to fade to black.
2. Don't mind me. I'll just fade to black.

by Jerry September 7, 2004