Which album released on March 3 was  Metallica third studio album
Metallica discography:  In March 1986, the band released its third studio album, "Master of Puppets", which was Metallica's first album to be certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Master of Puppets:  It was released on March 3, 1986 by Elektra Records.
Master of Puppets