What number single was Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” from The Black Album?

“Nothing Else Matters” was the third single from Metallica’s The Black Album.

The song was released on April 20, 1992, after “Enter Sandman” and “The Unforgiven.” Its release showed how far Metallica’s 1991 album had expanded the band’s musical range: the track is a power ballad built around clean and orchestral textures rather than the aggressive attack associated with the group’s earlier work.

James Hetfield wrote the song while touring, and it began as a private musical idea before being developed for Metallica. Kirk Hammett does not play on the studio recording, although he appears in the music video and performs the song live with the band.

The single became a major international hit, reaching number six on the UK Singles Chart and charting in the Top 10 in several European countries. It is often mistaken for the album’s first single because of its enduring popularity.