Metallica's 'The Black Album' has achieved 20-times platinum certification by the RIAA, highlighting its status as the best-selling album in the Soundscan era. Released in 1991, it transformed Metallica from metal icons to mainstream rock stars, featuring hits like 'Enter Sandman' and 'The Unforgiven.' The album has spent 789 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart. Additionally, Metallica's 1986 album, 'Master of Puppets,' has reached eight-times platinum certification, receiving renewed interest due to its feature in 'Stranger Things.' Both albums remain staples in the band's live performances during their ongoing 'M72 World Tour.'
The new certification, marking 20 million copies moved in the United States alone, represents a massive jump from the LP's previous certification, 16-times platinum, in 2012.
Upon its release in 1991, "The Black Album" propelled Metallica from metal heroes to rock superstars, with such classics as "Enter Sandman," "The Unforgiven," "Nothing Else Matters," and more.
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