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About Sad but True by Metallica
Sad but True is credited to Metallica on Metallica (Remastered). This catalogue edition runs 5:25 and lists the song as track 2 of 11. The linked edition is dated 1991-08-12.
Catalogue artist credit: Metallica.
Catalogue title: Sad But True. Genre: Metal. The date above belongs to the linked edition; it is not a claim about the original release or the video upload date.
Recording & video versions
Also represented from Metallica (Remastered): Nothing Else Matters, Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven. Follow the related song pages to compare the recordings and their selected videos.
Selected video: Metallica: Sad But True (Official Music Video). Published by Metallica. Video length: 5:28.
Playback checked on 2026-10-19. Video edits and album recordings can have different running times.
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Metallica
Nothing Else Matters and The Unforgiven are useful starting points for listeners drawn to melody and gradual builds. Enter Sandman foregrounds a repeating riff, while Master of Puppets and One develop over longer forms. This selection links the precise catalogue recording as well as its chosen video.
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