Piano intro for part 3, from Death Magnetic. A return to form for many a fan, the third iteration of Unforgiven grounds Metallica back to their back catalogue literally. With a fairly similar chord progression, and topics for lyrics you might say this is a retread or rehash but there is plenty more going on here. Strings accompanying, a strong vocal mix and performance from James. A breakdown, repeating refrain about forgiveness or not and as is now familiar: a big finish for an Unforgiven track.

I’ve enjoyed this little journey and hope you are having a good one this Monday. I know this track has been good for me this week. As always, who’s got some memories about this track to share? I don’t think performed a huge amount at all, and easily missed on Death Magnetic itself imo. But has stood the test of time, from 2008!

No sign of IV yet