Enter Sandman

"Enter Sandman" is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica. It is the opening track and lead single from their self-titled fifth album, released in 1991. The music was written by Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Vocalist and guitarist Hetfield wrote the lyrics, which deal with the concept of a child's nightmares.

For the 1995 professional wrestling event, see Enter the Sandman.

"Enter Sandman"
Single by Metallica
from the album Metallica
B-side
  • "Stone Cold Crazy"
  • Demo version
  • "Holier Than Thou" (work in progress)
ReleasedJuly 29, 1991
RecordedJune 16, 1991
StudioOne on One (Los Angeles)
Genre
Length5:31
LabelElektra
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)James Hetfield
Producer(s)
Metallica singles chronology
"One"
(1989)		 "Enter Sandman"
(1991)		 "The Unforgiven"
(1991)
Music video
"Enter Sandman" on YouTube

The single reached number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum certification for more than 1,000,000 copies shipped in the United States, spurring sales of over 30 million copies for Metallica and propelling Metallica to worldwide popularity. Acclaimed by critics, the song is featured in all of Metallica's live albums and DVDs released after 1991 and has been played live at award ceremonies and benefit concerts.

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