What 1992 documentary follows the making of Metallica’s The Black Album and its supporting tour?

A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica is the 1992 documentary about making The Black Album and its supporting tour.

The project is divided into two parts. The first follows the band and producer Bob Rock during the album’s difficult recording process, including studio work, the making of music videos, and a listening party for invited fans. It captures the arguments and high standards that shaped the sessions.

The second part moves from the album’s release into touring. It includes footage from Metallica’s Wherever We May Roam Tour and the later stadium shows with Guns N’ Roses. Performances and backstage scenes show how the band’s schedule expanded as the album became a global success.

Adam Dubin directed the documentary, and Juliana Roberts produced it. It was released on November 17, 1992, as a double VHS set. The title refers to the period covered by the film: the album’s creation and the touring chapter that followed.