For many Metallica fans, the song ‘Nothing Else Matters’ is there go-to choice when asked to pick a favorite from the band’s catalog. However for many of those fans, they may be reassessing their favorite after Metallica’s most recent release. This week, the band finally unveiled a new version of ‘Nothing Else Matters’ that can be heard in the upcoming Disney movie, ‘Jungle Cruise.’
Being included in a movie soundtrack is a great honor for any band; even one’s as big as Metallica. That’s why when the band was asked if they wanted to work with legendary composer James Newton Howard, they couldn’t turn down the opportunity. “Not only are we big fans of Disney, but we couldn't pass up the opportunity to work with Howard, an eight-time Oscar nominee who has been recognized for films such as 'The Fugitive', 'Michael Clayton', and 'The Village,’ the band said in a statement.
According to Blabbermouth, the song will appear twice in the film that is set to be released on July 30. The new version of ‘Nothing Else Matters’ was first announced back in September. Now, fans can finally hear the new version of the song without waiting for it to appear in the film.