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The Black Album [ CD / Box Set ]

The Black Album

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  • Released Date: 10 Sep 2021

  • Genre: Metal

Our Take

Ah, Metallica - the band that made headbanging cool again. With their iconic album, "The Black Album," being given the royal treatment with a remastered edition, it's safe to say that Metallica is back and ready to rock our socks off once again.

The revamped sound of this classic album is like a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart. The guitars are crunchier, the drums are louder, and James Hetfield's vocals are as powerful as ever. It's like putting your favourite old leather jacket through the wash - it may have a shiny new look, but it's still got that same badass attitude.

Tracks like "Enter Sandman" and "Nothing Else Matters" sound fresh and invigorated, reminding us why we fell in love with this band in the first place. The remastered edition brings out the raw energy and emotion in each song, making it impossible not to headbang along.

But it's not all about nostalgia - Metallica proves they're still relevant with tracks like "The Unforgiven" and "Sad But True" holding up against today's metal giants. This album is a must-listen for old fans and new ones alike, proving that Metallica truly is timeless.

So grab your leather jacket, turn up the volume, and get ready to rock out like it's 1991 all over again. Metallica's "The Black Album" remastered edition is a smashing success, earning it a well-deserved spot in the pantheon of rock classics. Let's keep on headbanging, shall we?

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Enter Sandman
2. Sad But True
3. Holier Than Thou
4. The Unforgiven
5. Wherever I May Roam
6. Don't Tread On Me
7. Through the Never
8. Nothing Else Matters
9. Of Wolf and Man
10. The God That Failed
11. My Friend of Misery
12. The Struggle Within


Disc: 2
1. Enter Sandman (From Kirk's Riff Tapes)
2. Enter Sandman (May 13th, 1991 Rough Mix)
3. Sad But True (July 12th, 1990 Demo)
4. Holier Than Thou (August 13th, 1990 Demo)
5. The Unforgiven (Pre-production Rehearsal)
6. Wherever I May Roam (July 30th, 1990, Writing in Progress)
7. Don't Tread On Me (August 13th, 1990 Demo)
8. Through the Never (Take 53, October 22nd, 1990)
9. Nothing Else Matters (From James' Riff Tapes)
10. Of Wolf and Man (June 2nd, 1991 Rough Mix)
11. The God That Failed (August 31st, 1990 Demo)
12. My Friend of Misery (Pre-production Rehearsal)
13. The Struggle Within (Take 12, November 10th, 1990)
14. Nothing Else Matters (Elevator Version)


Disc: 3
1. Enter Sandman (Live at Tushino Airfield, Moscow, September 28th, 1991)
2. Sad But True (Live at Day On the Green, Oakland, CA - October 12th, 1991)
3. Holier Than Thou (Live at L.C. Walker Arena, Muskegon, MI, November 1st, 1991)
4. The Unforgiven (Live at Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA - January 11th, 1992)
5. Wherever I May Roam (Live at Day On the Green, Oakland, CA - October 12th, 1991)
6. Creeping Death (Live at Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA - January 11th, 1992)
7. Through the Never (Live at Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA - January 11th, 1992)
8. Nothing Else Matters (Live at Wembley Stadium, London, April 20th, 1992)
9. Of Wolf and Man (Live at Maimarktgelände, Mannheim, Germany - May 22nd, 1993)
10. For Whom the Bell Tolls (Live at Day On the Green, Oakland, CA - October 12th, 1991)
11. One (Live at Tushino Airfield, Moscow, September 28th, 1991)
12. Whiplash (Live at Tushino Airfield, Moscow, September 28th, 1991)
13. So What (Live at Maimarktgelände, Mannheim, Germany - May 22nd, 1993)

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About the artist

Metallica

Metallica: The Fearsome Four Horsemen of Heavy Metal With their thunderous riffs, blistering solos, and anthemic choruses, Metallica have cemented their place as one of the most influential and iconic bands in the history of heavy metal. Formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, the band burst onto the scene with their debut album, "Kill 'Em All," in 1983, and never looked back. Led by the charismatic frontman James Hetfield, whose gravelly vocals and intense stage presence have become synonymous with the band's sound, Metallica quickly established themselves as masters of the thrash metal genre. Their second album, "Ride the Lightning," and third album, "Master of Puppets," are considered classics of the genre, showcasing the band's virtuosic musicianship and knack for crafting epic, multi-layered songs. But it was their breakout self-titled album, commonly known as "The Black Album," released in 1991, that propelled Metallica to mainstream success. Featuring hits like "Enter Sandman" and "Nothing Else Matters," the album showcased a more refined, radio-friendly sound while still retaining the band's trademark intensity. Over the years, Metallica have faced their fair share of controversies, from the infamous Napster lawsuit to the polarizing collaborations with Lou Reed and the misguided foray into the world of St. Anger snare drums. Despite these missteps, the band have persevered and continued to push the boundaries of metal music, earning them a dedicated global fanbase and a place in the rock 'n' roll hall of fame. So, grab your leather jacket, crank up the volume, and get ready to headbang with Metallica – the fearsome four horsemen of heavy metal.

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