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Metallica: The Black Album - Genius Move or Ultimate Sell-Out?

Podcast: Totally 80s and 90s Recall
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 5098
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Summary

We’re diving deep into the massive, riff-heavy world of Metallica’s 1991 "Black Album" to see why it still holds the crown as the ultimate metal crossover record. From the stories behind the tracks to the debates over the band’s new sound, come take a nostalgic trip back to when this record first lived permanently in our stereos.