What is Metallica’s most sold song?

Metallica finds itself in a musical showdown as its two titan tracks vie for the title of the band’s best-sellers.

From their acclaimed self-titled album, fondly dubbed “The Black Album,” released back in 1991, emerge two juggernauts:

Nothing Else Matters: This soul-stirring ballad has transcended its metal origins to become a universal favorite, embraced even by those outside the metal realm. Garnering an estimated 14.62 million Equivalent Album Sales (EAS), it inches ahead in this tight race.

Enter Sandman: Serving as the album’s opening anthem, this electrifying piece wastes no time in gripping its audience with its iconic riff and haunting narrative. Its tally of 14.51 million EAS firmly cements its status as a Metallica mainstay.

While sales metrics provide a gauge, it’s crucial to acknowledge variations in methodologies. Nonetheless, these figures from ChartMasters offer a reliable snapshot.

Both tracks have soared past the 400,000 EAS mark, underscoring their monumental success as Metallica’s flagships.

The question of supremacy hinges on one’s criteria. If sheer sales volumes dictate, Nothing Else Matters reigns supreme.