The unforgiven - Metallica

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich explained that the band wanted to try something new with the idea of a ballad - instead of the standard melodic verse and heavy chorus, the band opted to reverse the dynamic, with heavy, distorted verses and a softer, melodic chorus, played with classical guitars. The song describes a man who never took risks and ultimately regretted it.

The single became another hit for the band, peaking at number 27 in the Dutch Top 40 and number 15 in the UK singles chart.

My collection: 7" single no. 1553
Found: Melody Maker, Den Haag, December 7, 1991
Cost: 6 guilders
Tracks: 'The unforgiven' / 'Killing time'