What is the title of the 53-track 2021 cover album released for Metallica's 30th anniversary?
Answer
The Metallica Blacklist
The 53-track 2021 cover album released for Metallica's 30th anniversary is The Metallica Blacklist.
The album was released on September 10, 2021, alongside the expanded anniversary edition of Metallica. It contains artists from many musical backgrounds interpreting songs from the Black Album, turning the original record into a broad tribute project rather than a conventional reissue.
The project includes contributions from artists such as Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Robert Trujillo, and Chad Smith on a version of “Nothing Else Matters,” as well as numerous other performers. Its range reflects how widely the 1991 album had traveled beyond heavy metal.
The Metallica Blacklist is separate from the original Black Album and from the 2021 remastered deluxe box set. The tribute release's title deliberately combines the band's name with the album's familiar nickname, making its connection clear while emphasizing its cover-song format.