The "Load" album marked the METALLICA's return to the musical landscape, approximately five years after the release of their international smash success METALLICA (commonly referred to as The Black Album). Load saw the band embrace a collective sound and identity far removed from their thrash metal roots. This web-page has hi-res photos of the album covers, record label and a detailed description.
Music Genre: |
Speed/Thrash Metal |
Description / Collector's info: |
Double LP, Gatefold (FOC) cover design. This album includes the original custom inner sleeves with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by Metallica and photos of the band |
Album Production information: Producers: Bob Rock, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich Bob Rock a music producer and sound engineer from Winipeg, Canada who has worked with several major heavy metal bands including: Aerosmith , Krokus , Metallica, Motley Crue , and many others. Brian Joseph Dobbs - Sound Engineer Chris A. Vrenna - Digital Editing Jason Goldstein - Sound Engineer Kent Matcke - Sound Engineer Matt Curry - Sound Engineer Mike Fraser - Sound Engineer Mike Gillies - Digital Editing Mike Rew - Sound Engineer Paul Decarli - Digital Editing Randy Staub - Sound Engineer George Marino (1947-2012) - Mastering Engineer George Marino (1947-2012) Senior Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound N.Y.C., he was probable the most experienced sound mastering engineer in the world and has mastered hundreds of discs in all music genres. Jump to a list that covers the Heavy Metal albums he has mastered during the 1980s Andres Serrano - Cover Art Andy Airfix - Artwork |
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Label Information: |
E/M Ventures Elektra 61923 |
Media Format: |
12" Double LP |
Year & Country: |
1996 Made in USA |
Band Members and Musicians on: Metallica Load 2LP |
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Track Listing of: Metallica Load 2LP |
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Album cover photos of : Metallica Load 2LP |
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Photo of Album's Back Cover |
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Photo of Album's Inner Cover |
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Photo of Album's Inner Cover |
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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ). |