How long is Metallica’s The Black Album in its standard studio edition?
Answer
62 minutes, 40 seconds
Metallica’s standard studio edition has a total running time of 62 minutes and 40 seconds.
That length covers the album’s 12 tracks, beginning with “Enter Sandman” and ending with “The Struggle Within.” The sequence balances several compact, radio-friendly songs with longer pieces such as “My Friend of Misery” and “The Unforgiven.”
The running time can vary in listings for later editions. Remastered releases, bonus tracks, demos, live recordings, and anniversary box sets contain substantially more material than the original studio album. The 62:40 figure refers to the standard 1991 album rather than an expanded reissue.
The Black Album’s length also reflects its transitional character. Compared with Metallica’s earlier thrash records, the songs were generally more spacious and deliberately arranged, but the album still delivered a full-length heavy-metal program rather than a short collection built around singles.