Metallica (commonly known as The Black Album) is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released on August 12, 1991, by Elektra Records.

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Metallica is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released by Elektra, commonly referred to as The Black Album because of its packaging.

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Produced by Bob Rock, the whole songwriting process and focus of the album changed from previous records. Lyrics were more introspective, songs were shorter, and Lars' drumming …

Aug 12, 1991 · - Recorded from October 1990 to June 1991 at One On One Recording, Los Angeles, California.

Aug 12, 1991 · Styles Heavy Metal, Speed/Thrash Metal, Hard Rock Recording Date October, 1990 - June, 1991 Recording Location One On One Recording, Los Angeles, CA Listen on …

Aug 12, 1991 · Preview Metallica (Expanded Edition) by Metallica on Apple Music. 1991. 39 Songs. Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes. Buy the album for $27.99. Songs start at $1.29.

Aug 12, 2025 · The album went on to sell over 30 million copies worldwide, spending years on the charts and spawning some of the most enduring metal anthems ever written. It didn’t just …

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