Which Los Angeles studio hosted the recording of Metallica's 1991 album, commonly called The Black Album?

One on One Recording Studios in Los Angeles hosted the recording of Metallica's 1991 album, commonly called The Black Album.

The sessions took place at the North Hollywood facility from October 6, 1990, to June 16, 1991. The studio became closely associated with the record because the band spent many months refining arrangements and recording performances there.

One on One had also hosted sessions for other prominent rock artists. Its large rooms and professional recording infrastructure suited Metallica's goal of capturing a powerful but controlled sound, particularly the drums and layered guitars.

The album was not made in the San Francisco Bay Area, where Metallica had developed much of its identity. That geographical detail can cause confusion because the band was strongly associated with the Bay Area metal scene, while the Black Album sessions were held in Los Angeles.