Metallica – S&M2 album cover

Metallica – S&M2

Album 2020

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2020 album S&M2.

Music from S&M2

Gear Used On S&M2

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Metallica – S&M2 (2020). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Bass Guitars used by Jason Newsted on S&M2

Electric Basses

Spector NS-2 Bass

Avg price: $6,359.40

at 1:36 Used during Black Album recordings

Studio Equipment used by Jason Newsted on S&M2

Effects Processors

BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer

Avg price: $188.54

In a Guitar World interview, Jason Newsted of Metallica is pictured with a BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer, highlighting its role in shaping the band's sound during the Black Album era.

Keyboards and Synthesizers used by James Hetfield on S&M2

Synthesizers

Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard

Avg price: $850.00

In an Instagram post by Metallica, James Hetfield is shown backstage at #SandM2 with a Clavia Nord Electro 2 73-Key Keyboard, captured by @brettmurrayphotography.