Metallica is slowly unveiling previews to their massive 30th anniversary reissue of their classic self-titled album (aka: “The Black Album.”)

Three new track previews are now available of their hit single “Sad But True.” The first preview is of an alternate studio recording dubbed “Take 36 – February 5, 1991” that can be found on the “Rough & Alternate Mixes” part of the Remastered Deluxe Box Set.

Metallica: Sad But True (Take 36 – February 5th, 1991) (Audio Preview)

Metallica. Remastered. September 10. Pre-order now at https://smarturl.it/TheBlackAlbum2021.From the “Rough & Alternate Mixes” 2CD included in the Remastered…

The other two tracks are all covers of “Sad But True” from The Metallica Blacklist, an all-star covers album featuring over 50 different artists who provide their own takes on the tracks that make up Metallica. Below you can hear “Sad But True” by St. Vincent and Sam Fender. Both of these covers, along with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s take on “Sad But True,” are now automatic downloads for anyone that pre-orders The Metallica Blacklist.

St. Vincent

St. Vincent – “Sad But True” from The Metallica Blacklist

Link to listen here: https://smarturl.it/TMB-SBT-StVincentPre-Order / Pre-Save / Pre-Add The Metallica Blacklist here: https://smarturl.it/MetallicaBlacklist…

 

Sam Fender

Sam Fender – “Sad But True (Live)” from The Metallica Blacklist

Honoured to have put my own spin on “Sad But True”. Part of ‘The Metallica Blacklist’ – a new album from Metallica out Sept 10th. All profits from the cover …

As previously reported, “The Black Album” reissue and The Metallica Blacklist come out on September 10, with both titles available for pre-order at Metallica.com. The Metallica Blacklist also features Corey Taylor, Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Chris Stapleton, Volbeat, THE HU, Portugal. The Man, Mickey Guyton, Cage The Elephant and many more. Per the band’s website, “One hundred percent of the profits go to charity – 50% to our own All Within My Hands and 50% to a charity of each artist’s choice.”

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