Best Collection (The Best)

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1I Disappear
engineer:
Brian Dobbs and Bob Rock
producer:
James Hetfield, Bob Rock and Lars Ulrich
mixer:
Bob Rock
recording of:
I Disappear
lyricist and composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
4:26
2Enter Sandman
assistant recording engineer:
Mike Tacci (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
recording engineer:
Randy Staub (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
producer:
James Hetfield, Bob Rock and Lars Ulrich
bass guitar:
Jason Newsted (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Kirk Hammett (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackened Recordings Inc. (in 1991)
recorded at:
One on One Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs (number: 5), Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 30), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock, Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 390) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 399)
recording of:
Enter Sandman (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
writer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:32
3Nothing Else Matters (S&M)
producer:
James Hetfield, Michael Kamen, Bob Rock and Lars Ulrich
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1999-04-22)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1999-04-22)
electric bass guitar and background vocals:
Jason Newsted (on 1999-04-22)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1999-04-22)
arranger:
Michael Kamen
recorded at:
Metallica at Berkeley Community Theatre
live recording of:
Nothing Else Matters (S&M version) (on 1999-04-22)
orchestrator:
Michael Kamen
writer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing
version of:
Nothing Else Matters
6:47
4Whiskey in the Jar
recording engineer and engineer:
Randy Staub
additional engineer:
Brian Dobbs
assistant engineer:
Leff Lefferts, Chris Manning and Kent Matcke
co-producer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
producer:
James Hetfield, Bob Rock and Lars Ulrich
mixer:
Mike Fraser (from 1998-09 until 1998-10) and Randy Staub (from 1998-09 until 1998-10)
editor:
Paul DeCarli and Mike Gillies
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1998)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Plant Studios in Sausalito, California, United States (from 1998-09 until 1998-10)
cover recording of:
Whiskey in the Jar (rock version, arranged by Thin Lizzy) (from 1998-09 until 1998-10)
writer:
[traditional]
arranger:
Thin Lizzy
publisher:
Pippin the Friendly Ranger Music Co. Ltd., Universal Music Publishing GmbH and Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
version of:
Whiskey in the Jar (traditional)
5:04
5Ain’t My Bitch
assistant recording engineer:
Brian Dobbs and Kent Matcke
recording engineer and mixer:
Randy Staub
assistant engineer:
Jason Goldstein
engineer:
Brian Dobbs
producer:
James Hetfield, Bob Rock and Lars Ulrich
additional assistant mixer:
Mike Rew
additional mixer:
Mike Fraser
assistant mixer:
Matt Curry
assistant editor:
Mike Gillies and Chris Vrenna
editor:
Paul DeCarli
bass:
Jason Newsted (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1995-05 until 1996-02) and James Hetfield (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
additionally recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
recorded at:
The Plant Studios in Sausalito, California, United States (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
additionally mixed at:
Quad Recording Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1996-03 until 1996-04)
recording of:
Ain’t My Bitch (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music (in 1996) and Virgin Music Japan (in 1996)
5:06
6The Unforgiven
assistant recording engineer:
Mike Tacci (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
recording engineer:
Randy Staub (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
producer:
James Hetfield, Bob Rock and Lars Ulrich
bass guitar:
Jason Newsted (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
guitar and lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Kirk Hammett (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackened Recordings Inc. (in 1991)
recorded at:
One on One Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
recording of:
The Unforgiven (from 1990-10 until 1991-06)
writer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
part of:
The Unforgiven
6:27
7For Whom the Bell Tolls
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
assistant producer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Mark Whitaker
producer:
Metallica
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Lars Ulrich (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
electric bass guitar [bass]:
Cliff Burton (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kirk Hammett (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
drums (drum set) technician:
Tim Sweeney
electric guitar technician:
Dan Lee
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Precious Metal Music (in 1984) and Blackened Recordings Inc. (in 2016)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 39)
recording of:
For Whom the Bell Tolls (from 1984-02-20 until 1984-03-14)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:11
8One
additional engineer and assistant engineer:
Toby Wright
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
George Cowan
mixer:
Michael Barbiero and Steve Thompson
bass guitar:
Jason Newsted (from 1988-01 until 1988-05)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1988-01 until 1988-05)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Kirk Hammett (from 1988-01 until 1988-05)
guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1988-01 until 1988-05)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1988)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackened Recordings (in 2018)
recorded at:
One on One Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1988-01 until 1988-05)
mixed at:
Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York, United States (in 1988-06)
part of:
Grammy Award: Best Metal Performance nominees (number: 1990 winner) and Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 11)
recording of:
One (from 1988-01 until 1988-05)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
7:26
9Master of Puppets
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen
producer:
Metallica and Flemming Rasmussen
assistant mixer:
Mark Wilczak
mixer:
Michael Wagener
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric bass guitar:
Cliff Burton (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kirk Hammett (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
arranger:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1986)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elektra/Asylum Records (in 1986) and Music for Nations (in 1986)
recorded at:
Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
mixed at:
Warner Bros. Recording Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
part of:
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time (number: 2), Helsingin Sanomat: 100 maailman parasta laulua (number: 96) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 256)
recording of:
Master of Puppets (from 1985-09-01 until 1985-12-27)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd.
8:35
10Seek and Destroy
additional engineer:
Andy Wroblewski
engineer:
Chris Bubacz
executive producer:
Jon Zazula
producer:
Paul Curcio
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Lars Ulrich (in 1983-05)
electric bass guitar [bass]:
Cliff Burton (in 1983-05)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kirk Hammett (in 1983-05)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
James Hetfield (in 1983-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1983)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Blackened Recordings Inc. (in 2016)
recorded at and mixed at:
Music America Studios in Rochester, New York, United States (in 1983-05)
recording of:
Seek & Destroy (in 1983-05)
writer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
6:55
11Until It Sleeps
assistant recording engineer:
Brian Dobbs and Kent Matcke
recording engineer and mixer:
Randy Staub
assistant engineer:
Jason Goldstein
engineer:
Brian Dobbs
co-producer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
producer:
James Hetfield, Bob Rock and Lars Ulrich
additional assistant mixer:
Mike Rew
additional mixer:
Mike Fraser
assistant mixer:
Matt Curry
assistant editor:
Mike Gillies and Chris Vrenna
editor:
Paul DeCarli
bass:
Jason Newsted (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1995-05 until 1996-02) and James Hetfield (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
additionally recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
recorded at:
The Plant Studios in Sausalito, California, United States (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
additionally mixed at:
Quad Recording Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1996-03 until 1996-04)
music videos:
Until It Sleeps (official Music video) by Metallica
recording of:
Until It Sleeps (from 1995-05 until 1996-02)
lyricist:
James Hetfield
composer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music (in 1996) and Virgin Music Japan (in 1996)
4:30
12The Unforgiven II
recording engineer:
Randy Staub
additional assistant engineer:
Bernardo Bigalli, Darren Grahn, Kent Matcke and Gary Winger
additional engineer:
Brian Dobbs
producer:
James Hetfield, Bob Rock and Lars Ulrich
mixer:
Mike Fraser (from 1997-09 until 1997-10) and Randy Staub (from 1997-09 until 1997-10)
editor:
Paul DeCarli, Mike Gillies and Darren Grahn
additional percussion:
Jim McGillveray (from 1995-05 until 1997-10)
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (from 1995-05 until 1997-10)
electric bass guitar:
Jason Newsted (from 1995-05 until 1997-10)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (from 1995-05 until 1997-10) and James Hetfield (from 1995-05 until 1997-10)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (from 1995-05 until 1997-10)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Metallica (in 1997)
recorded at:
The Plant Studios in Sausalito, California, United States (from 1995-05 until 1996-02, from 1997-07 until 1997-10)
mixed at:
The Plant Studios in Sausalito, California, United States (from 1997-09 until 1997-10)
music videos:
The Unforgiven II by Metallica
recording of:
The Unforgiven II (from 1995-05 until 1997-10)
writer:
Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
part of:
The Unforgiven
6:37
13No Leaf Clover (S&M)
recording engineer:
Bob Rock (on 1999-04-21) and Randy Staub (on 1999-04-21)
producer:
James Hetfield, Michael Kamen, Bob Rock and Lars Ulrich
mixer:
Randy Staub
drums (drum set):
Lars Ulrich (on 1999-04-21)
electric bass guitar:
Jason Newsted (on 1999-04-21)
electric guitar:
Kirk Hammett (on 1999-04-21) and James Hetfield (on 1999-04-21)
lead vocals:
James Hetfield (on 1999-04-21)
conductor:
Michael Kamen
arranger and orchestrator:
Michael Kamen
recorded at:
Metallica at Berkeley Community Theatre
recorded at:
Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, California, United States (on 1999-04-21)
live recording of:
No Leaf Clover (on 1999-04-21)
orchestrator:
Michael Kamen
writer:
James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich
publisher:
Creeping Death Music
5:43