Metallica’s 1993 single “Sad But True” delivers crushing riffs and a dark theme of confronting one’s own demons. The song’s thunderous groove, down-tuned guitars, and Lars Ulrich’s pounding drums exemplify the band’s heavy Black Album-era sound. Though not a Top 40 hit, it became a headbangers’ favorite and a live staple — fans roar along with James Hetfield’s growl as he snarls the title line. “Sad But True” also found new life years later when its menacing riff was sampled by Kid Rock. As one of Metallica’s heaviest and most relentless tracks, it stands as a testament to the band’s raw power and the sobering truth that we can be our own worst enemy.