Metallica Set to Release 245 Unreleased Tracks in Load Reissue

Metallica is set to release a deluxe reissue of their 1996 album Load on June 13, featuring an expansive box set that includes 245 previously unreleased tracks such as demos, outtakes, and live recordings. The box set, described as a comprehensive chronicle of Metallica's mid-90s era, will include the remastered original album, an extended version of ‘The Outlaw Torn,’ and memorabilia like Rorschach Test cards, a Pushead patch, and a 128-page book of rare photos and stories. Multiple formats will be available, including 2-LP vinyl, 3-CD deluxe editions, and a digital release, with the most extensive version offering 15 CDs, 6 LPs, and 4 DVDs of behind-the-scenes and live footage. Fans who pre-order the box set will receive instant downloads of select remastered tracks. The collection also features a full live album from Metallica's 1996 Lollapalooza performance. This release coincides with Metallica’s ongoing M72 tour, as they continue to celebrate their legacy and engage fans with rare material.