Which is the shortest song on Metallica’s original 1991 album, The Black Album?

“Holier Than Thou” is the shortest song on Metallica’s original 1991 album, The Black Album, with a listed running time of 3 minutes 47 seconds.

The track appears third in the album sequence, following “Enter Sandman” and “Sad but True.” Its compact length contrasts with several of the record’s longer songs, including “My Friend of Misery,” “The Struggle Within,” and “The God That Failed.”

“Holier Than Thou” had an important role before the final sequence was settled. Producer Bob Rock initially viewed it as a strong choice for the first single, and it was also considered as the album’s opening track. Lars Ulrich argued for “Enter Sandman,” which ultimately became both the opener and lead single.