Metallica Announces Massive 'Load' Remastered Reissue June 13

Metallica has announced a major remastered reissue of their 1996 album 'Load,' set for release on June 13, 2025, in multiple formats, including a deluxe box set. The deluxe edition features 15 CDs and four DVDs with previously unreleased demos, rough mixes, live recordings, extended takes, and rare footage from the 1995-97 era. Notable inclusions are the remastered album, a 'Mama Said' picture disc, the complete 'Loadapalooza ’96' live performance, and the original extended version of 'The Outlaw Torn.' Fans can also expect memorabilia such as a Lollapalooza poster, patches, guitar picks, lyric sheets, and a 128-page book with unreleased photos and stories. The reissue comes after the original album's commercial success and fan controversy over the band's stylistic changes at the time. Pre-orders are available now, with instant access to select remastered tracks for early buyers.