One of the most legendary live performances of the track occurred at the 1991 Monsters of Rock festival in Moscow , often cited by fans as its peak live rendition.
The official music video for "" by Metallica is a landmark piece of heavy metal history, serving as the lead single for their massive self-titled 1991 album (often called "The Black Album"). Core Video Details Director: Directed by Wayne Isham . Filming: Shot in Los Angeles, CA in June 1991. Premiere: Debuted on MTV on July 30, 1991 .
The lyrics explore childhood fears and nightmares, though James Hetfield originally wrote about crib death before the band suggested shifting to the "Sandman" concept.
Credited to James Hetfield , Lars Ulrich , and Kirk Hammett .