Load is the sixth studio album by the American heavy metal band Metallica, released on June 4, 1996 by Elektra Records in the United States and by Vertigo Records internationally. The album showed more of a hard rock side of Metallica than the band's typical thrash metal style, which alienated much of the band's fanbase. It also featured influences from genres such as Southern rock, blues rock, country rock and alternative rock.
Load was released on June 4, 1996 through Elektra Records, it sold 680,000 units in its first week (making it the biggest opening week for Metallica) and the biggest debut of 1996. Load debuted (and spent four consecutive weeks) at on Billboard 200. The album has sold over five million copies in United States and is certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. Four singles were released in part of the marketing campaign of the album: "Until It Sleeps", "Hero of the Day", "Mama Said", and "King Nothing".
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Дата релиза 04 Июнь 1996. Лейблы Elektra Records. but on the other hand, try to pretend this is the first album you listen from this band. and you might figure it's not so bad, not so bad at all.
Reload is the seventh studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica, released on November 18, 1997 by Elektra Records. The album is a follow-up to Load, released the previous year, and Metallica's last studio album to feature bassist Jason Newsted. Reload debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 436,000 copies in its first week. It was certified 3 platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipping three million copies in the United States.
Load is Metallica’s sixth studio album and featured a more blues and rock influence than on previous releases. Its cover features a mix of blood and sperm. Hence the album’s name, Load. Perhaps one of the most controversial Metallica releases, the band took tons of criticism from fans about their new sound. While it was rumored they would go thrash once again, this would not happen until the 2008 release of Death Magnetic. The singles choose were Until It Sleeps, Hero of the Day, Mama Said and King Nothing.
Delivered five years after their eponymous "black" album in 1991, Load captures Metallica settling into an uneasy period of maturation. Under the guidance of producer Bob Rock, Metallica have streamlined their sound, cutting away most of the twisting, unpredictable time signatures and the mind-numbingly fast riffs. What's left is polished - and disappointingly straightforward - heavy metal. Metallica's attempts at expanding their sonic palette have made them seem more conventional than they ever have before.
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Ain't My BitchWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
| A2 | 2 X 4Written-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
| A3 | The House Jack BuiltWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
| A4 | Until It SleepsWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
| A5 | King NothingWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
| A6 | Hero Of The DayWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
| A7 | Bleeding MeWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
| B1 | CureWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
| B2 | Poor Twisted MeWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
| B3 | Wasting My HateWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
| B4 | Mama SaidWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
| B5 | Thorn WithinWritten-By – Hetfield*, Hammett*, Ulrich* |
| B6 | RonnieWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
| B7 | The Outlaw TornWritten-By – Hetfield*, Ulrich* |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – Warner Music Canada Ltd
- Duplicated By – Cinram
- Recorded At – The Plant Studios
- Mixed At – Right Track Recording
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – E/M Ventures
- Copyright (c) – E/M Ventures
- Copyright (c) – Creeping Death Music
Credits
- Artwork By [Front Cover] – Andres Serrano
- Bass – Jason Newsted
- Co-producer – Hetfield*, Ulrich*
- Design [Album Design] – Andie Airfix
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Edited By [Assistant] – Chris Vrenna, Mike Gillies
- Edited By [Digital Edits] – Paul DeCarli
- Engineer [Additional Recording Assistant] – Jason Goldstein
- Engineer [Additional Recording] – Brian Dobbs
- Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
- Management – Q Prime Inc.
- Mastered By – George Marino
- Mixed By – Randy Staub
- Mixed By [Additional Mixing Assistant] – Mike Rew
- Mixed By [Additional Mixing] – Mike Fraser
- Mixed By [Assistant] – Matt Curry
- Photography – Anton Corbijn
- Producer – Bob Rock
- Recorded By – Randy Staub
- Recorded By [Assistant] – Brian Dobbs, Kent Matcke
Notes
℗ © 1996 E/M Vemtures. All rights reserved.All Songs © 1996 Creeping Death Music (ASCAP)
Made in Canada.
Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96.
Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York.
Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96.
Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York.
Mastered at Sterling Sound.
Clear cassette with grey text housed in a multi window J-card.
No track durations are printed on this release.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7559-61923-4 7
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Other (Duplicator Code): CR
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61923-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album) | Elektra | 61923-2 | US | 1996 |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 532 618-2 | Chile | 2000 |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album) | Vertigo, Helicon Records | 532 618-2 | Israel | 1996 |
| M 1029 | Metallica | Load (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Mad Vox | M 1029 | Poland | Unknown |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album, RE, RP) | Vertigo, Universal Music | 532 618-2 | Brazil | Unknown |
Tracklist
| 1 | Ain't My Bitch | 5:04 |
| 2 | 2 X 4 | 5:28 |
| 3 | The House Jack Built | 6:38 |
| 4 | Until It Sleeps | 4:29 |
| 5 | King Nothing | 5:28 |
| 6 | Hero Of The Day | 4:21 |
| 7 | Bleeding Me | 8:18 |
| 8 | Cure | 4:54 |
| 9 | Poor Twisted Me | 4:00 |
| 10 | Wasting My Hate | 3:57 |
| 11 | Mama Said | 5:19 |
| 12 | Thorn Within | 5:51 |
| 13 | Ronnie | 5:17 |
| 14 | The Outlaw Torn | 9:48 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Universal Music Argentina S.A.
- Distributed By – Universal Music Argentina S.A.
- Pressed By – Teltron – 39771-1
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Metallica
- Copyright (c) – Metallica
- Copyright (c) – Creeping Death Music
- Recorded At – The Plant Studios
- Recorded At – Right Track Recording
- Mixed At – Quad Recording Studios
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Mixed At – Right Track Recording
- Designed At – Satori
Credits
- Artwork [Front Cover] – Andres Serrano
- Bass – Jason Newsted
- Design [Album Design By] – Andie Airfix
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Edited By [Assistant] – Chris Vrenna, Mike Gillies
- Edited By [Digital] – Paul DeCarli
- Engineer – Brian Dobbs
- Engineer [Assistant] – Jason Goldstein
- Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
- Management – Q Prime Inc.
- Mastered By – George Marino
- Mixed By – Randy Staub
- Mixed By [Additional] – Mike Fraser
- Mixed By [Assistant] – Matt Curry, Mike Rew
- Photography By – Anton Corbijn
- Producer – Bob Rock, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich
- Recorded By – Randy Staub
- Recorded By [Assistant] – Brian Dobbs, Kent Matcke
- Written-By – James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 10, 12), Lars Ulrich
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 7 31453 26182 2
- Label Code: LC 1633
- Matrix / Runout: teltron 39771-1 5326182/00 INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LL02
- Mould SID Code: 6C08
- Rights Society: SADAIC - BIEM / AADI - CAPIF
- Distribution Code: PY 900
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61923-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album) | Elektra | 61923-2 | US | 1996 |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 532 618-2 | Chile | 2000 |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album) | Vertigo, Helicon Records | 532 618-2 | Israel | 1996 |
| M 1029 | Metallica | Load (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Mad Vox | M 1029 | Poland | Unknown |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album, RE, RP) | Vertigo, Universal Music | 532 618-2 | Brazil | Unknown |
Tracklist
| 1 | Ain't My Bitch | 5:04 |
| 2 | 2 X 4 | 5:28 |
| 3 | The House Jack Built | 6:39 |
| 4 | Until It Sleeps | 4:30 |
| 5 | King Nothing | 5:28 |
| 6 | Hero Of The Day | 4:22 |
| 7 | Bleeding Me | 8:18 |
| 8 | Cure | 4:54 |
| 9 | Poor Twisted Me | 4:00 |
| 10 | Wasting My Hate | 3:57 |
| 11 | Mama Said | 5:19 |
| 12 | Thorn Within | 5:51 |
| 13 | Ronnie | 5:17 |
| 14 | The Outlaw Torn | 9:53 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Metallica
- Copyright (c) – Metallica
- Copyright (c) – Gull Records
- Licensed To – PolyGram International Music B.V.
Notes
Packaged in a jewel case with a black tray.Booklet: 4 pages, inner pages (2 & 3) are blank.
℗ 1996 Metallica. All rights reserved.
© 1996 Metallica. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Metallica under license to PolyGram International Music BV
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Printed): 7 31453 26182 2
- Barcode (Scanned): 731453261822
- Barcode: 532 618-2
- Matrix / Runout: 532 618-2
- Other: KJF-31-867
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61923-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album) | Elektra | 61923-2 | US | 1996 |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 532 618-2 | Chile | 2000 |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album) | Vertigo, Helicon Records | 532 618-2 | Israel | 1996 |
| M 1029 | Metallica | Load (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Mad Vox | M 1029 | Poland | Unknown |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album, RE, RP) | Vertigo, Universal Music | 532 618-2 | Brazil | Unknown |
Tracklist
| 1 | Ain't My Bitch | 5:04 |
| 2 | 2 X 4 | 5:28 |
| 3 | The House Jack Built | 6:39 |
| 4 | Until It Sleeps | 4:30 |
| 5 | King Nothing | 5:28 |
| 6 | Hero Of The Day | 4:22 |
| 7 | Bleeding Me | 8:18 |
| 8 | Cure | 4:54 |
| 9 | Poor Twisted Me | 4:00 |
| 10 | Wasting My Hate | 3:57 |
| 11 | Mama Said | 5:19 |
| 12 | Thorn Within | 5:51 |
| 13 | Ronnie | 5:17 |
| 14 | The Outlaw Torn | 9:52 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Universal International
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Metallica
- Copyright (c) – Metallica
- Marketed By – Universal Music K.K.
- Distributed By – Universal Music K.K.
- Recorded At – The Plant Studios
- Recorded At – Right Track Recording
- Mixed At – Right Track Recording
- Mixed At – Quad Recording Studios
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Credits
- Bass – Jason Newsted
- Drums – Lars Ulrich
- Guitar – Kirk Hammett
- Guitar, Vocals – James Hetfield
- Liner Notes – 伊藤政則*
Notes
Recorded at The Plant Studios, Sausalito, California at various points in time between May '95 & February '96.Additional recording at Right Track Recording, New York.
Mixed at Right Track Recording, New York, March-April '96.
Additional mixing at Quad Recording Studios, New York.
Total running time: 78:57
Design credit for Andie Airfix is written "Andie Airfix at Satori"
Fan Club address:
P.O. Box 18327, Knoxville, TN 37928-2327
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 4 988005 440068
- Barcode (Scanned): 4988005440068
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Other (Price): ¥2,200
- Matrix / Runout: [4x Universal logo] UICR-1057 1W V
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L244
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 4011
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61923-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album) | Elektra | 61923-2 | US | 1996 |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album, RE) | Vertigo | 532 618-2 | Chile | 2000 |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album) | Vertigo, Helicon Records | 532 618-2 | Israel | 1996 |
| M 1029 | Metallica | Load (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Mad Vox | M 1029 | Poland | Unknown |
| 532 618-2 | Metallica | Load (CD, Album, RE, RP) | Vertigo, Universal Music | 532 618-2 | Brazil | Unknown |
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