METALLICA / LOAD (DELUXE BOX SET) / Vinyl METALLICA / LOAD (DELUXE BOX SET)
Metallica’s Load Gets the Deluxe Remaster Treatment
Metallica continues their legendary remaster campaign with a massive celebration of Load, the 5x-platinum powerhouse that followed their iconic self-titled album. Produced by Bob Rock and originally released in 1996, Load ushered in a bold new era for the band—now it returns, fully remastered, and more expansive than ever. The deluxe numbered box set hits shelves on June 13th.
This landmark release features the first-ever full-length version of “The Outlaw Torn,” uncut for the first time after originally being shortened due to CD limitations. Alongside classics like “Until It Sleeps,” “Hero of the Day,” and “King Nothing,” fans will discover a treasure trove of unheard material—301 tracks total, 245 of them previously unreleased.
Weighing over ten pounds, this limited-edition box set includes:
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Load (Remastered) on 180-gram double vinyl and CD
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“Mama Said” picture disc
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Three live LPs
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15 CDs packed with demos, rough mixes, and live cuts
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Four DVDs of never-before-seen footage and performances
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MP3 download card for all included audio
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Two replica tour laminates
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11” x 17” Lollapalooza-era promo poster
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Classic Pushead-designed patch
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8” x 10” print of the band’s Rolling Stone cover
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Collector’s set of five guitar and bass picks
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Unique 14-card Rorschach Test-inspired art pack
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Lyric folder with full sheets
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A stunning 128-page hardcover book filled with rare photos and inside stories from the Load sessions and tour