Which song was the lead single from Metallica, also called The Black Album?

“Enter Sandman” was the lead single from Metallica, also called The Black Album.

The song was the first track written for the album but the last to receive its lyrics. Its central guitar riff, written by Kirk Hammett, became one of Metallica’s most recognizable musical ideas.

The lyrics draw on childhood fears and nightmares, including the familiar bedtime image of the Sandman. That subject matter helped give the song a memorable, accessible hook without removing its heavy character.

“Enter Sandman” introduced the album to radio and television audiences before the full record arrived. Its success made it one of Metallica’s signature songs and helped establish the album’s broad cultural reach.