Which song is the longest track on Metallica's original The Black Album?

“My Friend of Misery” is the longest track on Metallica's original The Black Album.

The album version runs for approximately 6 minutes and 49 seconds, making it longer than “Wherever I May Roam,” “The Unforgiven,” and “Nothing Else Matters.” Its extended length comes from a spacious arrangement built around a prominent bass-led opening and several instrumental passages.

The song developed from an instrumental idea by bassist Jason Newsted. James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich helped shape it into a finished vocal track, with lyrics focused on isolation, pessimism, and a troubled relationship with misery.

Listeners sometimes choose “Nothing Else Matters” because it is one of the album's best-known long songs. However, its listed duration is shorter. Running times can vary slightly between editions, but “My Friend of Misery” remains the longest track on the original twelve-song album sequence.