Metallica: The Black Album in Black & White: Photographs by Ross HalfinThe authoritative portrait of the bestselling metal classic, with unseen photographs from the recording sessions and tours Following its release in August 1991, Metallica's landmark self titled album better known by fans as the Black Album debuted at number one in ten countries and spent four consecutive weeks at the top of the Billboard 200. It has since become one of the bestselling albums of all time, selling more than 35 million copies worldwide,