Name: Load
Brand: Metallica

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Catalogue number

5328687

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2010-06-18

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Universal

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Standard:20

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0600753286876

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Metallica

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Metal

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Metallica is a thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 by vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich, the band quickly gained recognition with their contribution to the compilation record "Metal Massacre". With the addition of bassist Cliff Burton and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, Metallica released their debut LP "Kill 'Em All" in 1983. They went on to release several critically acclaimed albums including "Master Of Puppets" and the self-titled "Black Album", which became one of the best-selling rock albums of all time.

Throughout their career, Metallica has experimented with different music styles, including alternative rock on albums like "Load" and "Reload". In 1999, they collaborated with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra for an album called "S&M". The band faced challenges in the early 2000s when bassist Jason Newsted left and frontman James Hetfield entered rehab. However, they persevered and released the album "St. Anger" in 2003.

In recent years, Metallica made a triumphant return to thrash metal with their album "Death Magnetic", produced by Rick Rubin. They were also honored with induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Despite some missteps along the way, Metallica remains one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time.

Double 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl. With 'Load', Metallica takes a dramatic left turn with their music, continuing in the direction suggested by Metallica, their previous album. The songs on 'Load' have groove; they're slower, with far fewer of the lightning-fast riffs that have been Metallica's trademark since their inception. While songs like 'Ain't My Bitch' and 'Wasting My Hate' are up-tempo and full of the vitriol one would expect from the quintessential heavy metal band, '2 X 4' is hard rock with a blues beat, 'Hero of the Day' sounds positively mainstream, and 'Mama Said' is an actual, honest-to-god ballad. While some diehard fans may find this mix unappealing, there's plenty to like about this album, including its laid-back, rhythmic orientation, and James Hetfield's characteristic growl tempered by his growing maturity as a vocalist.

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