Name: The Black Album (Remastered)
Brand: Metallica

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BLCKND8R1

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r20159188]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 180 Gram Vinyl. Widespine Sleeve with Spot Matt Varnish and Double-Sided 12” Lyrics Insert

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-09-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

00602508507083

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Total Cap

Black LPx2

BLCKND8R1U

Grey

Some Blacker Marbled Vinyl

[r29958901]

Extended format: Yes

Double 180 Gram Vinyl.

2024-03-01

0602455725974

Grey LP

BLCKND8R2

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Mini Gatefold Sleeve with Spot Matt Varnish on Outer Sleeve

00602508507090

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

BLCKND8R3

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8 Panel Digipack with Trays for 3 CDs plus Pocket for Booklet, Emboss, Deboss and Spot Matt Varnish on Outer Sleeve.

00602577471063

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3 / CD / Extended format: Yes / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Metallica

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Mercury

Metallica is a thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, the band quickly gained recognition with their contribution to the compilation record "Metal Massacre". With the addition of bassist Cliff Burton and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, Metallica released their debut LP "Kill 'Em All" in 1983. They went on to release several critically acclaimed albums including "Master Of Puppets" and the self-titled "Black Album", which became one of the best-selling rock albums of all time.

Throughout their career, Metallica has experimented with different music styles, including alternative rock on albums like "Load" and "Reload". In 1999, they collaborated with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra for an album called "S&M". The band faced challenges in the early 2000s when bassist Jason Newsted left and frontman James Hetfield entered rehab. However, they persevered and released the album "St. Anger" in 2003.

In recent years, Metallica made a triumphant return to thrash metal with their album "Death Magnetic", produced by Rick Rubin. They were also honored with induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Despite some missteps along the way, Metallica remains one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time.

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It was recorded in an eight-month span at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles. The recording of the album was troubled, however, and during production the band frequently came into conflict with their new producer, Bob Rock. The album marked a change in the band's sound from the thrash metal style of the previous four albums to a slower and heavier style. Metallica promoted Metallica with a series of tours. 

They also released five singles to promote the album: "Enter Sandman", "The Unforgiven", "Nothing Else Matters", "Wherever I May Roam", and "Sad But True", all of which have been considered to be among the band's best-known songs. The song "Don't Tread on Me" was also issued to rock radio shortly after the album's release but did not receive a commercial single release.

The Black Album (Remastered)

Music GB

Discover The Black Album (Remastered) by Metallica. Available in CD and LP formats. Released on Mercury label. A heavy metal classic from 1991.