Which Metallica song features an orchestral arrangement by Michael Kamen on The Black Album?

“Nothing Else Matters” features an orchestral arrangement by Michael Kamen on Metallica’s The Black Album.

The song stands apart from much of the album through its prominent acoustic guitar opening, melodic structure, and orchestral color. Kamen provided the orchestral arrangement, and the London Symphony Orchestra appears on the recording. Randy Staub also contributed tambourine.

James Hetfield wrote the song after developing a guitar idea while away from the band. Its personal tone and ballad-like format initially made it different from the aggressive material associated with Metallica, but it became one of the group’s best-known songs and a major international hit.

Kirk Hammett does not play on the studio recording itself, although he appears in the music video and performs the song live with Metallica. That detail is a frequent source of confusion when fans discuss the track’s guitar parts and personnel.