Metallica Unveils Colossal ‘Load’ Reissue Box Set Featuring 1,800 Minutes of Rare Content

Metallica Announces Massive ‘Load’ Reissue Box Set with Over 1,800 Minutes of Content

Metallica has officially announced a comprehensive reissue of their chart-topping 1996 album Load, due for release on June 13. This remastered edition is not just a re-release—it’s an expansive archival project that delves deep into the band’s mid-’90s era with a wealth of previously unreleased content.

The reissue will be available in several formats, including standard 180-gram 2LP vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital. However, the highlight of this release is undoubtedly the Load (Remastered) Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set, designed for die-hard fans and collectors.

What’s Inside the Load Deluxe Box Set?

Described by the band as “an ambitious and comprehensive time capsule of 1995–1997 era Metallica,” the deluxe box set is a deep dive into one of the band’s most creatively exploratory periods.

This special one-time pressing includes:

• 15 CDs containing unreleased riffs, rough mixes, demos, B-sides, rarities, and an abundance of live recordings.

• 4 DVDs with behind-the-scenes footage, in-studio sessions, on-air performances, televised appearances, and Metallica’s full September 1995 performance at the Polar Beach Party in Tuktoyaktuk, Canada.

• A “Mama Said” picture disc, showcasing one of the standout tracks from Load.

• A triple live album titled Loadapalooza ’96, recorded during Metallica’s August 1996 Lollapalooza performance at Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in California.

Collector’s Memorabilia Included

In addition to the extensive audio and video content, the deluxe box set features a range of unique and collectible memorabilia:

• A set of 14 Rorschach Test cards

• An exclusive Pushead patch

• An 11″ x 17″ Lollapalooza poster

• A reproduction of Metallica’s Rolling Stone magazine cover

• A five-pack of guitar and bass picks

• Original lyric sheets

• Two laminated tour passes

• A deluxe 128-page hardcover book filled with rare photos, essays, and archival materials

This limited edition release promises to be a definitive chronicle of the Load era, offering fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the band’s creative process and evolution during the mid-1990s.

Price and Availability

The Load (Remastered) Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set is priced at $274.98 and is available now for pre-order. With more than 1,800 minutes of total content, this set delivers an extraordinary value for fans eager to explore every corner of Metallica’s Load legacy.