How many commercial singles promoted Metallica's 1991 album, The Black Album?

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Five commercial singles promoted Metallica's 1991 album, The Black Album.

The singles were Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, Wherever I May Roam, and Sad but True. They were released over a period stretching from July 1991 into February 1993.

Don't Tread on Me is a common source of confusion. It was sent to rock radio promotionally, but it did not receive a commercial single release, so it is not counted among the five official commercial singles.

The campaign helped several album tracks become enduring staples. Nothing Else Matters became a major ballad, while Enter Sandman and Sad but True became especially prominent in live performances and sports settings.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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