Metallica Black Album , released in 1991 , continues to generate much discussion among fans and music critics to this day. The album showcased some changes in the group's sound, which didn't please everyone.
These changes, despite generating many negative opinions, propelled the group into the mainstream, winning new fans and increasing their visibility. Many began to call their sound progressive thrash , which, of course, also displeased fans of their previous albums.
This week, the Black Album turns 29, and the Wikimetal editorial team wants to settle the question once and for all: should they have changed their sound? Answer the poll below, and we'll announce the results on September 9th.
The 'Black Album' marked the creation of a new Metallica sound and propelled the band into the mainstream. What do you think of this change?
- Good. They did the right thing by changing the sound to something more mainstream. (45%)
- Neutral. The change neither added to nor harmed the band's style. (35%)
- Terrible. They should have stuck to their sound. (20%)
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