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Metallica's "The Black Album" Hits 20x Platinum Milestone

5/28/2025

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Metallica's iconic "The Black Album" has soared to a remarkable 20-times platinum certification, a leap from its 16-times platinum status in 2012. Since its 1991 release, it has held the title of the best-selling album in the U.S. across all genres. Meanwhile, "Master of Puppets" has also reached eight-times platinum, both celebrated during Metallica's electrifying "M72 World Tour."

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Metallica's iconic "The Black Album" has soared to a remarkable 20-times platinum certification, a leap from its 16-times platinum status in 2012. Since its 1991 release, it has held the title of the best-selling album in the U.S. across all genres. Meanwhile, "Master of Puppets" has also reached eight-times platinum, both celebrated during Metallica's electrifying "M72 World Tour."