Metallica's 1991 album Metallica has a total running time of 62 minutes and 40 seconds.
The album contains 12 tracks, making its running time substantial for a single-disc release while still emphasizing relatively direct song structures. Its length reflects the band's move away from the long, intricate arrangements associated with parts of ...And Justice for All.
The timing is often written as 62:40 in album metadata and reference works. It should not be confused with the 65:24 running time of ...And Justice for All, Metallica's preceding studio album. The two records are close enough in era and style that their durations can sometimes be mixed up.
The Black Album's sequence balances radio-friendly songs such as “Enter Sandman” and “Nothing Else Matters” with heavier material including “Sad but True,” “The God That Failed,” and “My Friend of Misery.”