Classic Albums: Metallica - The Black Album (Video 2001)

The story of the making of this remarkable album is told here via exclusive interviews, archive footage and performance, with contributions from producer Bob Rock, band members James ... See full summary »

Director:

Matthew Longfellow

Stars:

Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Michael Kamen

Cast

Credited cast:
Kirk Hammett	...	Himself (Guitarist) (as Metallica)
James Hetfield	...	Himself (Guitarist / Vocalist) (as Metallica)
Michael Kamen	...	Himself
Metallica	...	Themselves
Jason Newsted	...	Himself (Bassist) (as Metallica)
Lars Ulrich	...	Himself (Drummer) (as Metallica)

Storyline

The story of the making of this remarkable album is told here via exclusive interviews, archive footage and performance, with contributions from producer Bob Rock, band members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Jason Newsted. We revisit the original multi-tracks of the album, as well as listen to previously unheard demo recordings. Featuring the five singles from the album, Enter Sandman, Sad But True, The Unforgiven, Wherever I May Roam and Nothing Else Matters, this is the compelling story of one of the biggest selling albums of all time, a true Classic Album.

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 June 2001 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Isis Productions, Pioneer Artists

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A behind-the-scenes look at Metallica in the studio

Watching how Metallica created and recorded the Black Album with Bob Rock was an inspiration. I never thought much of these guys before, but I now have a much better appreciation of their work since seeing this video.

Certainly Metallica fans would benefit by watching this video. You get a good sense of what drives them. Although perhaps not the most articulate individuals, they come across as genuinely concerned with how they communicate with and stay true to their fan base.

Musicians will find this video particularly valuable. You get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. Despite, their initial reluctance at working with a big-name producer, Bob Rock brings his bag of production tricks to the project and eventually earns the band's respect.

Overall, this is a good video for rock music fans to watch, even if you don't like heavy metal.