Which Metallica song appears as track eight on The Black Album?

Nothing Else Matters is track eight on Metallica's The Black Album.

The song follows Through the Never and precedes Of Wolf and Man in the original 12-track sequence. Its slower tempo, orchestral texture, and exposed vocal performance made it a striking contrast with the album's heavier songs.

James Hetfield wrote the song while touring, initially treating it as a private piece rather than an obvious Metallica track. It later became one of the band's best-known recordings and a major international hit.

The track is sometimes described as a ballad, although its arrangement still uses Metallica's rock instrumentation and dramatic dynamics. It became especially important in introducing the band to listeners who were unfamiliar with thrash metal.