Metallica's standard studio album, commonly called The Black Album, contains 12 tracks.
The sequence begins with “Enter Sandman” and continues through songs including “Sad but True,” “The Unforgiven,” “Wherever I May Roam,” “Nothing Else Matters,” and “The God That Failed.” The closing track is “The Struggle Within.”
The album's familiar 12-song sequence belongs to the original standard release. Different reissues, deluxe editions, and regional versions can add live recordings, demos, B-sides, or other bonus material, which is why track totals may differ when people discuss expanded editions.
The album's 12 songs combine shorter, radio-friendly pieces with longer compositions. Its total running time is about 62 minutes and 40 seconds, making it a substantial single-album statement while remaining more concise than some of Metallica's earlier releases.