Now, ‘The Black Album’ is receiving its definitive re-release. Remastered for ultimate sound quality, the reissue is available in multiple configurations including 180gram double vinyl, standard CD and a three-disc expanded edition and digital. Upon its release, and on the heels of the late July smash single “Enter Sandman,” the fifth effort by Metallica shot straight to the top spot on the charts worldwide and remains the best-selling title in the history of sales tracker Nielsen Soundscan. Other hits from the record include “The Unforgiven,” “Nothing Else Matters,” “Wherever I May Roam” and “Sad but True,” fueling the band’s rise to stadium headlining, radio and MTV dominating household name status. Upon its release, and on the heels of the late July smash single “Enter Sandman,” the fifth effort by Metallica shot straight to the top spot on the charts worldwide and remains the best-selling title in the history of sales tracker Nielsen Soundscan, outselling every release in every genre over the past 30 years. Last month marked the 30th anniversary of not just the biggest metal release in history, but one of the best-selling albums of all time in Metallica’s eponymous 1991 LP, commonly referred to as ‘The Black Album.’ Now, the Bay Area based titans of hard rock are celebrating this Friday with a new edition of the record along with a tribute to the album by more than 50 artists from a variety of genres.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |