“Metallica” 1991 (1 jan 1991 ano – 2 jan 1991 ano)

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1991
Title: “Metallica”
Sub-genre: Heavy Metal
Key Composers and Musicians: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Jason Newsted
Key Features/Characteristics: Powerful guitar riffs, intense drumming, emotional lyrics, diverse songwriting.

Metallica underwent a dramatic change with their self-titled album, also referred to as the "Black Album." A large audience responded well to its strong sound and intensely personal lyrics, which catapulted heavy metal into the mainstream and solidified Metallica's place as one of the genre's founding acts.The album's single "Enter Sandman," which demonstrated Metallica's ability to combine strong metal with approachable melodies, became a radio and MTV mainstay. Due to their popularity, the band was able to gain recognition outside of the metal world.
"The Black Album" became one of the best-selling albums of all time after earning both critical and financial success. Its influence on heavy metal's general acceptance cleared the path for succeeding generations of metal bands to gain international recognition.

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