What was Metallica's first single from The Black Album to reach the U.K. top 10?

“Enter Sandman” was Metallica's first The Black Album single to reach the U.K. top 10.

Released on July 29, 1991, it peaked at number five on the U.K. Singles Chart. That made it an immediate chart success before the album's August release and helped establish the song as the public entry point to Metallica's new era.

The U.K. result is distinct from the song's U.S. performance: “Enter Sandman” reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Chart positions differ by country because each national chart uses its own sales, airplay, and later streaming methodology.

Several later singles also performed strongly in Britain. “The Unforgiven” reached number 15, “Nothing Else Matters” reached number six, and “Wherever I May Roam” reached number 25. Those later results can make the question seem less obvious, but the chronological first is still “Enter Sandman,” the album's lead single and opening track.