Metallica - Load [2 LP, 180g Black Vinyl]

Originally released in 1996, Load marked a bold new direction for Metallica—embracing groove-heavy riffs, bluesy undertones, and a more refined hard rock aesthetic. Now remastered for 2025, this deluxe double LP edition of Load is pressed on 180g black vinyl and housed in a faithfully reproduced gatefold jacket. The updated edition brings fresh sonic depth to one of the band’s most controversial yet artistically ambitious releases.

The album features some of Metallica’s most emotionally charged and musically diverse tracks, including the slow-burning ballad "Until It Sleeps," the swaggering "King Nothing," and the gritty, narrative-driven "The Outlaw Torn." Moving away from thrash roots, Load showcases Metallica’s willingness to evolve—layering southern rock textures, alternative influences, and introspective lyrics into their signature heaviness.

Remastered from the original analog tapes, this 2025 pressing offers stunning clarity and volume across four sides. The low-end punch, vocal definition, and expanded dynamics make it ideal for audiophiles and collectors alike. Whether revisiting Load or discovering it anew, this remastered edition offers an immersive listening experience with elevated sound quality and classic presentation.

• Format: 2 LP, 180g black vinyl remastered in 2025
• Standout tracks: "Until It Sleeps," "King Nothing," "Bleeding Me," "The Outlaw Torn"
• Pressing details: Remastered from original analog tapes, gatefold jacket
• Genre/style: Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Post-Grunge
• UPC: 810083962733

This definitive reissue of Load captures a unique chapter in Metallica’s legacy—perfect for fans looking to complete their vinyl collection or hear the album as never before.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Ain't My Bitch
2. 2 X 4
3. The House Jack Built
4. Until It Sleeps

Side B:

1. King Nothing
2. Hero Of The Day
3. Bleeding Me

Side C:

1. Cure
2. Poor Twisted Me
3. Wasted My Hate
4. Mama Said

Side D:

1. Thorn Within
2. Ronnie
3. The Outlaw Torn