Which Metallica Black Album song has no Kirk Hammett guitar part on its original recording?

“Nothing Else Matters” has no Kirk Hammett guitar part on Metallica's original Black Album recording.

James Hetfield played the song's guitar parts on the studio version, including its acoustic introduction and lead guitar passages. Hammett does appear in the music video and performs the song with the band in concert, which can cause confusion about his role on the original recording.

The song began as a private guitar idea Hetfield played while away from the other members. It developed into a power ballad about emotional connection and distance, a style that differed from the band's earlier reputation for fast, aggressive thrash metal.

“Nothing Else Matters” became one of the album's most recognizable songs and was released as a single. Its orchestral arrangement and prominent clean guitar work helped demonstrate the broader musical range of the Black Album.