Which Metallica song on The Black Album has a listed length of 6:28?

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“Nothing Else Matters” is the Metallica song on The Black Album with a listed length of 6:28.

It is the album's eighth track and one of Metallica's best-known ballads. James Hetfield wrote the song while on tour, initially treating it as a personal piece rather than something intended for the band. The recording features prominent orchestral parts, which producer Bob Rock encouraged the group to add.

Kirk Hammett does not play on the studio recording, although he appears in the music video and performs the song with the band live. James Hetfield plays the song's acoustic introduction on the record.

The song became the album's third commercial single, released on April 20, 1992. Its 6:28 album length is distinct from shorter single edits and live versions, which is why a recording's edition should be specified when comparing durations.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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