1628 - Metallica Enter Sandman 1991

In the years leading up to the release of their classic self-titled record in 1991, Metallica achieved massive success on their own terms. ‘Enter Sandman’ opened the door to something even bigger. Joining forces with producer Bob Rock for the first time, Metallica’s so-called “Black Album” would be the album to truly introduce the band to an international audience. The opening track and first single from the record, ‘Enter Sandman,’ was arguably unlike any other the band had written to date. The record’s streamlined — and some might argue overly accessible — sound undoubtedly played a big part in the album being such a massive success.