Metallica - Metallica

Metallica, commonly known as the Black Album, is the fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released on August 12, 1991. It marked a significant shift in their musical style, incorporating more mainstream elements while still retaining their signature heavy sound.

The album was a massive commercial success and remains one of Metallica's best-selling records. It received critical acclaim and played a pivotal role in catapulting the band to global superstardom. Some of the most iconic tracks from the album include "Enter Sandman," "The Unforgiven," "Nothing Else Matters," and "Sad But True."

The album's performance on the Billboard charts was remarkable. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, signifying its widespread popularity and mass appeal. "Metallica" spent a total of four weeks at the top spot and remained on the chart for an impressive 363 weeks. This remarkable run on the Billboard 200 solidified its status as one of the most successful and enduring albums in rock music history.