On what date did recording begin for Metallica’s self-titled album, The Black Album?

Recording began on October 6, 1990, for Metallica’s self-titled album, The Black Album.

The sessions took place at One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles and continued until June 16, 1991. This nearly eight-month period produced the band’s fifth studio album and its most commercially successful release.

The work was made with producer Bob Rock, whose approach encouraged the band to refine its arrangements and focus on a heavier, more polished sound. The sessions were demanding and involved extensive work on performances and production.

October 6, 1990, is the start of the album’s recording period, not its release date. The finished album appeared on August 12, 1991, after the lead single “Enter Sandman” had already been issued.