Metallica: The Black Album - Classic Albums (DVD, 2001) All Regions

The making and continued influence of Metallica's commercial breakthrough (known simply as "the Black Album") is entertainingly recounted in this must for Metallica fanatics, especially those who are interested in the recording of one of hard rock's most sonically breathtaking albums. Drummer Lars Ulrich, singer James Hetfield, and producer Bob Rock take up the lion's share of the interviews, and their reminiscences a decade after the fact include many juicy tidbits (like Ulrich and Rock loathing each other by the time the recording was finished, or that the final mix was nearly ruined by a digital clicking sound on the master tape--luckily, a successful remastering was done). The Dolby 2.0 Stereo sound is appropriately pummeling, even if we are treated to mere excerpts from the songs, videos, and even some of the original demos. Classic Albums: Metallica adroitly summarizes a pivotal moment in hard rock history. --Kevin Filipski

Set Contains:

Another 45 minutes of interviews that didn't make it into the original program will, to many fans, be even more noteworthy. That classic, punishing drum sound is discussed, as are Hetfield's vocal problems. Even guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Jason Newsted, who left the group following the making of this documentary, chime in on a few of their experiences. --Kevin Filipski

Condition

Very good: An item that is used but still in very good condition. 

Music Artist

Metallica

Rating

M

Director

Matthew Longfellow

Studio

Warner Vision

Type

Dvd

Region Code

DVD: 0/All (Region Free/Worldwide)

Format

DVD

Release Year

2001

Language

English

Actor

Metallica

Genre

Documentary, Music & Concerts, Musicals & Broadway

Run Time

93 Mins

Movie/TV Title

Metallica: The Black Album - Classic Albums

UPC

0685738990221