Which musician arranged the orchestra on Metallica's song “Nothing Else Matters”?

Michael Kamen arranged the orchestra on Metallica's song “Nothing Else Matters.”

The track is unusual within Metallica's catalog because its intimate, arpeggiated opening expands into orchestral color. Kamen provided the arrangement, while the London Symphony Orchestra performed the orchestral parts credited on the album.

James Hetfield wrote the song during the album's development, and its personal tone differed from the band's more confrontational material. The recording became one of The Black Album's five singles and eventually one of Metallica's most widely recognized songs.

Kirk Hammett does not play on the studio recording of “Nothing Else Matters,” although he appears in the music video and performs the song live with the band. This detail is another reason the song's personnel are often misremembered.