Which musician arranged the orchestral parts on Metallica’s The Black Album?

Michael Kamen arranged the orchestral parts on Metallica’s The Black Album.

Kamen’s contribution is associated with “Nothing Else Matters,” whose closing arrangement adds strings to an otherwise intimate rock ballad. His work helped the song move beyond the band’s usual guitar-centered sound without turning the album into an orchestral record.

Kamen was an American composer, arranger, and conductor known for work across rock, film, and classical settings. He later became closely associated with Metallica’s orchestral collaborations, including the S&M concerts and album recorded with the San Francisco Symphony.

A common mix-up is naming Bob Rock, James Hetfield, or Lars Ulrich. They were central to production and songwriting, but Michael Kamen is credited for the orchestral arrangement on the Black Album recording.