How long is Metallica’s 1991 self-titled album, The Black Album, in total?

Metallica’s 1991 self-titled album, commonly called The Black Album, has a total running time of 62 minutes and 40 seconds.

The length reflects the album’s 12-song program, which moves from the opening “Enter Sandman” through tracks such as “The Unforgiven,” “Nothing Else Matters,” and “Sad but True.” The record combines heavy riffing with more spacious arrangements and several songs that received extensive radio play.

Its duration also illustrates the scale of early-1990s major-label albums, when compact discs allowed bands to present longer programs than many vinyl releases. The album’s sequencing was designed as a continuous studio experience rather than simply a collection of singles.

Running time can vary slightly on some editions because of mastering differences or bonus material. The canonical original album length listed for Metallica is 62:40, excluding later deluxe-edition extras and remixes.