Sad But True
Metallica
Sad But True by Metallica (released in 1992) appeared in 16 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 284 in 2013. The song first appeared on the list in 2009 and is still on it in 2025.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 469 |
| 2024 | 443 |
| 2023 | 398 |
| 2022 | 379 |
| 2021 | 453 |
| 2020 | 553 |
| 2019 | 483 |
| 2018 | 521 |
| 2017 | 578 |
| 2016 | 596 |
| 2015 | 450 |
| 2014 | 359 |
| 2013 | 284 |
| 2012 | 324 |
| 2011 | 548 |
| 2009 | 1209 |
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- The Unforgiven best position 205
- Whiskey In The Jar best position 250
- The Unforgiven II best position 676
How the song fared
On average, Sad But True was at position 502.9 in the 16 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1209 in 2009. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 15 editions (up to and including 2025). The biggest rise came in 2012: from position 548 to position 324 (+224). The biggest fall came in 2016: from position 450 to position 596 (-146). In 2025, the song was at position 469 (in 2024: position 443).
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 16 editions, this song shares that score with 103 other songs, and 1,318 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 845 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 284.
Also released in 1992
57 other songs from 1992 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- November Rain – Guns N' Roses best position 6
- One – U2 best position 6
- Nothing Else Matters – Metallica best position 8
- Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton best position 21
- Killing In The Name – Rage Against The Machine best position 34
- Under The Bridge – Red Hot Chili Peppers best position 35
Neighbours in the 2025 list
In 2025, this song was at position 469. Make It A Memory (Danny Vera & Krezip) was at position 468, one place higher; Vienna (Ultravox) was at position 470, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Sad But True by Metallica in the Top 2000?
Sad But True was on the list in 16 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 2009 and most recently in 2025.
What is the highest position of Sad But True in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 284 in 2013.
How high was Sad But True in the 2025 Top 2000?
At position 469.