Five official singles promoted Metallica's self-titled 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 across a period stretching from July 1991 to February 1993, allowing the album's campaign to continue long after the album itself arrived.
“Enter Sandman” was the lead single and reached number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100. “The Unforgiven” became a Top 40 hit, while “Nothing Else Matters” reached number six in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. “Wherever I May Roam” peaked at number two on the US Mainstream Rock chart.
“Don't Tread on Me” sometimes causes confusion because it was sent to rock radio, but it was not released as a commercial single. Counting it would produce the wrong total. The five official singles helped turn several album tracks into enduring Metallica concert staples, especially “Enter Sandman,” “Sad but True,” and “Nothing Else Matters.”