"Nothing Else Matters" is a song by the heavy metal band Metallica. It was released in 1992 as the third single from their self-titled album, Metallica, also known as the black album. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. Recognized as one of Metallica's best known and most popular songs, it has become a staple in live performances.