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Metallica is a studio album by the band Metallica, released in the United States on August 12, 1991. The work is written in English and features twelve tracks, including “Holier Than Thou,” “Wherever I May Roam,” “Don’t Tread on Me,” and “The God That Failed.” Bob Rock served as the producer for the record, which has a total duration of 3751 seconds.
The album is categorized under heavy metal music and traditional heavy metal genres. It was distributed through Elektra, Vertigo Records, and Universal Music Group. Available formats include Compact Disc Digital Audio, music streaming, and music download. The release is also referred to by the nickname “The Black Album.”
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- 5,222,863
- Total plays
- 540,150,256
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Metallica is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, and later based primarily in San Francisco. The band is regarded as one of the leading acts in thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Its core lineup has long consisted of Hetfield, Ulrich, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, and bassist Robert Trujillo. Former members include Dave Mustaine, who later formed Megadeth, and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff
Key facts
- Released
- August 12, 1991 ( 1991-08-12 )
- Recorded
- October 6, 1990 – June 16, 1991
- Studio
- One on One ( Los Angeles )
- Genre
- Heavy metal
- Length
- 62 : 40
- Label
- Elektra
- Producer
- Bob Rock James Hetfield Lars Ulrich
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Singles from Metallica
"Enter Sandman" Released: July 29, 1991
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