Which Metallica member played bass on The Black Album, released in 1991?

Jason Newsted played bass on Metallica’s The Black Album, released in 1991.

Newsted had joined Metallica in 1986 after the death of bassist Cliff Burton and became the band’s bassist for the album’s recording sessions. His playing appears throughout the record, although discussions about the album’s bass sound have continued among fans and critics.

The Black Album personnel included James Hetfield on vocals and rhythm guitar, Kirk Hammett on lead guitar, Lars Ulrich on drums, and Newsted on bass. This lineup was the longest-lasting version of Metallica until Newsted left in 2001.

A common mix-up is Robert Trujillo, who became Metallica’s bassist in 2003 and did not play on The Black Album. Cliff Burton had already died five years before its release, while Ron McGovney had left the band much earlier, before Metallica’s debut album.