Metallica’s Self-Titled Album (“The Black Album”) Was Released 31 Years Ago Today

For better or worse, and depending on which metal fan you ask, Metallica’s commercial breakthrough “The Black Album” aka Metallica was released 31 years ago today! The biggest selling rock or metal album of all-time, In addition to celebrating their 40th anniversary for the last year, they have also celebrated the Black Album with full album performances, deluxe remasters, an entire album of covers, an archival video and photo project, special new merch and much more! You can read our retrospective from last year celebrating the 30th anniversary, and rock out to some `Tallica today! Yeaaa-yuhhh!