447 Metallica's The Black Album 35th Anniversary Trivia Questions with Answers
447 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
When was Metallica's lead single, “Enter Sandman,” released before The Black Album?
Answer
July 29, 1991
Who arranged the orchestral parts for Metallica's song "Nothing Else Matters"?
Answer
Michael Kamen
Which Metallica song opens with a melody from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story?
Answer
Don't Tread on Me
How long is Metallica’s 1991 studio album, The Black Album, in total?
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62 minutes, 40 seconds
What was the title of Metallica’s 53-track 2021 covers album celebrating The Black Album?
Answer
The Metallica Blacklist
The snake on Metallica’s The Black Album cover was derived from which flag?
Answer
The Gadsden flag
Which Metallica song was written first during the creation of The Black Album?
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Enter Sandman
How long did Metallica's recording sessions for The Black Album last?
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Eight months
Which record label released Metallica's The Black Album in the United States?
Answer
Elektra Records
Who wrote the lyrics for Metallica's “Enter Sandman”?
Answer
James Hetfield
At which Los Angeles studio was Metallica's The Black Album primarily recorded?
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One on One Recording Studios
What was the fifth and final commercial single from Metallica’s The Black Album?
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“Sad but True”
Who directed Metallica's “The Unforgiven” music video?
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Matt Mahurin
How many copies of Metallica's The Black Album were sold in its first US week?
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598,000 copies
Who arranged the orchestra heard on Metallica's “Nothing Else Matters”?
Answer
Michael Kamen
What animal is shown in the lower-right corner of The Black Album's original cover?
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A coiled snake
What original working title was considered for Metallica's The Black Album?
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Married to Metal
What RIAA certification did Metallica's The Black Album receive in 2025?
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2× Diamond
What is the opening track and lead single from Metallica's The Black Album?
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Enter Sandman
Which Metallica song features the main riff written by bassist Jason Newsted for The Black Album?
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My Friend of Misery
When did recording begin for Metallica's The Black Album?
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October 6, 1990
On what date was Metallica's “Sad but True” released as a single from The Black Album?
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February 8, 1993
Which song closes Metallica's original The Black Album track listing?
Answer
The Struggle Within
What flag inspired the snake image on Metallica's The Black Album cover?
Answer
The Gadsden flag
Which record label originally released Metallica's The Black Album?
Answer
Elektra Records
How long is Metallica's The Black Album in its original album sequence?
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62 minutes, 40 seconds
Which Los Angeles studio hosted most of the recording of Metallica's The Black Album?
Answer
One on One Recording Studios
Who played the guitar solo on Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” from The Black Album?
Answer
James Hetfield
Which song opens Metallica’s 1991 album, commonly called The Black Album?
Answer
Enter Sandman
What was the title of Metallica's 53-track covers album released for The Black Album's 30th anniversary?
Answer
The Metallica Blacklist
Who produced Metallica's The Black Album?
Answer
Bob Rock
What was the B-side of Metallica's 1991 single “Enter Sandman”?
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Stone Cold Crazy
Which tour had Metallica perform the 1991 album Metallica in reverse track order?
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2012 European Black Album Tour
Metallica's 1991 album cover features a coiled snake derived from which flag?
Answer
Gadsden flag
At which Los Angeles studio did Metallica primarily record Metallica, commonly called The Black Album?
Answer
One on One Recording Studios