Which song from Metallica’s 1991 album reached number six on the UK Singles Chart?

“Nothing Else Matters” reached number six on the UK Singles Chart after appearing on Metallica’s 1991 album.

The song was released as the album’s third single on April 20, 1992. James Hetfield wrote it while on tour, initially without intending it for Metallica. Its emotional subject, clean guitar introduction, and orchestral elements made it a striking departure from the band’s earlier thrash-oriented image.

The single became one of Metallica’s most commercially successful songs. It reached number six in the United Kingdom and Ireland and topped the chart in Denmark, while also placing in the top ten in several European countries. In the United States, it reached number 11 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart.

The song is sometimes confused with “Enter Sandman,” which was the album’s lead single and reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. “The Unforgiven” was the second single. “Nothing Else Matters” therefore stands out both for its UK chart position and for its role in broadening Metallica’s audience beyond traditional heavy-metal listeners.