Metallica: St. Anger

LP Record Metallica's eighth studio album, St. Anger, was released on 5 June 2003. The album was produced by Bob Rock, who had previously worked with the band on their 1991 self-titled album and their 1996 album, Load. The album's lead single, "St. Anger", was released on 6 May 2003. The album received mixed reviews from music critics. While some praised the album for its raw sound, others criticised its lack of melody and uninspired lyrics. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 640000 copies in its first week. It has since been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The Canadian Recording Industry Association awarded the album double platinum.