Nothing Else Matters Site

Released on Metallica's 1991 self-titled album, "Nothing Else Matters" evolved from a deeply personal, homesick-inspired song written by James Hetfield into one of the band's most significant and enduring power ballads. Originally hesitant to share the emotional, phone-composed tune, the band's inclusion of it significantly shifted their public image and has since become a globally recognized, widely covered masterpiece. The Story Behind The Song: Metallica | Nothing Else Matters