Originally released in 1991, Metallica, commonly known as The Black Album, is the legendary fifth studio album from American heavy metal icons Metallica.
Blending crushing guitar riffs, powerful rhythms, dark atmospheres and unforgettable melodies, The Black Albummarked a defining moment in Metallica's career, introducing a more streamlined and accessible sound while retaining the band's signature heavy metal intensity.
Featuring iconic tracks such as "Enter Sandman", "Nothing Else Matters", "The Unforgiven", "Sad but True" and "Wherever I May Roam", the album delivers an unforgettable collection of heavy metal anthems packed with soaring guitar solos, thunderous drums and James Hetfield's unmistakable vocals.
Produced by Bob Rock alongside Metallica, the record moved away from the complex thrash metal arrangements of their earlier releases, embracing powerful grooves, atmospheric songwriting and massive stadium-ready choruses.
Reaching number one on the Billboard 200 and becoming one of the best-selling metal albums of all time, The Black Album helped introduce Metallica to a worldwide audience and remains one of the most influential rock records of the 1990s.
An essential addition to any heavy metal, hard rock or classic vinyl collection. Perfect for fans of Megadeth, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.
Original Release Date: 12 August 1991
Vinyl Reissue Date: 10 September 2021 (30th Anniversary Remastered Edition)
Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Original Label: Elektra Records
Reissue Label: Blackened Recordings
Format: 180g Double Vinyl LP (2LP)
Producers: Bob Rock, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
Track Count: 12 Songs
Running Time: Approximately 63 minutes
Catalogue Number: BLCKND008R1 (2021 remastered edition)
Barcode: 0850007452001 (2021 remastered edition)
Vinyl Colour: Black
Packaging: Double LP sleeve with printed lyric insert
Special Features: Remastered audio presented across four sides of heavyweight vinyl, celebrating the album's 30th anniversary.
Side A
Enter Sandman
Sad But True
Holier Than Thou
Side B
The Unforgiven
Wherever I May Roam
Don't Tread on Me
Side C
Through the Never
Nothing Else Matters
Of Wolf and Man
Side D
The God That Failed
My Friend of Misery
The Struggle Within
Originally released in 1991, Metallica, commonly known as The Black Album, is the legendary fifth studio album from American heavy metal icons Metallica.
Blending crushing guitar riffs, powerful rhythms, dark atmospheres and unforgettable melodies, The Black Albummarked a defining moment in Metallica's career, introducing a more streamlined and accessible sound while retaining the band's signature heavy metal intensity.
Featuring iconic tracks such as "Enter Sandman", "Nothing Else Matters", "The Unforgiven", "Sad but True" and "Wherever I May Roam", the album delivers an unforgettable collection of heavy metal anthems packed with soaring guitar solos, thunderous drums and James Hetfield's unmistakable vocals.
Produced by Bob Rock alongside Metallica, the record moved away from the complex thrash metal arrangements of their earlier releases, embracing powerful grooves, atmospheric songwriting and massive stadium-ready choruses.
Reaching number one on the Billboard 200 and becoming one of the best-selling metal albums of all time, The Black Album helped introduce Metallica to a worldwide audience and remains one of the most influential rock records of the 1990s.
An essential addition to any heavy metal, hard rock or classic vinyl collection. Perfect for fans of Megadeth, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.
Original Release Date: 12 August 1991
Vinyl Reissue Date: 10 September 2021 (30th Anniversary Remastered Edition)
Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock
Original Label: Elektra Records
Reissue Label: Blackened Recordings
Format: 180g Double Vinyl LP (2LP)
Producers: Bob Rock, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
Track Count: 12 Songs
Running Time: Approximately 63 minutes
Catalogue Number: BLCKND008R1 (2021 remastered edition)
Barcode: 0850007452001 (2021 remastered edition)
Vinyl Colour: Black
Packaging: Double LP sleeve with printed lyric insert
Special Features: Remastered audio presented across four sides of heavyweight vinyl, celebrating the album's 30th anniversary.
Side A
Enter Sandman
Sad But True
Holier Than Thou
Side B
The Unforgiven
Wherever I May Roam
Don't Tread on Me
Side C
Through the Never
Nothing Else Matters
Of Wolf and Man
Side D
The God That Failed
My Friend of Misery
The Struggle Within
