How long is Metallica's The Black Album in total?

Metallica's The Black Album has a total running time of 62 minutes and 40 seconds. That length covers the album’s twelve standard tracks on the original release.

The record’s duration is notable because its songs were generally more concise than the long, complex pieces on ...And Justice for All. Metallica deliberately moved toward simpler arrangements and more direct songwriting, while still allowing the album to include substantial tracks such as “The Unforgiven” and “My Friend of Misery.”

The album’s final sequence runs from “Enter Sandman” through “The Struggle Within.” Its combination of focused songs and polished production helped make the record approachable without removing the band’s heavy character.

Running time can vary when people compare different editions. Expanded reissues, bonus demos, live recordings, and other extra material add substantially more music. The 62:40 figure refers to the original standard studio album, not the expanded 2021 box set or other deluxe editions.