Which Metallica song from The Black Album reached number six in the United Kingdom and Ireland?

“Nothing Else Matters” reached number six in both the United Kingdom and Ireland among songs from The Black Album.

The song was issued as a single in 1992 and became one of Metallica’s best-known ballads. Its prominent clean guitar, orchestral arrangement, and reflective lyrics differed from the band’s more aggressive material, helping it reach audiences well beyond traditional heavy metal listeners.

James Hetfield wrote the song’s lyrics and music, with Lars Ulrich receiving a co-writing credit. The track originally developed from a guitar idea Hetfield played while touring, and it was later arranged into the album version with orchestration by Michael Kamen. The recording became an important example of Metallica expanding its musical range.

The song’s chart success is sometimes confused with its performance in other territories. The UK and Ireland peak was number six, while the song had different positions elsewhere. Its video was also included in the documentary about making the album.