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Load is the sixth studio album by American band Metallica, released in 1996. It marked a substantial departure from the group's thrash-metal roots, emphasizing hard rock, blues-rock influences, slower tempos, and more varied arrangements. The album includes "Until It Sleeps," "Hero of the Day," "Mama Said," and "King Nothing," making it relevant to listeners exploring Metallica's stylistic changes during the 1990s.
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When was Metallica’s Load released?
Load was released in 1996. It was Metallica’s sixth studio album and followed the commercially successful self-titled album, commonly called The Black Album, from 1991.
Why does Load sound different from Metallica’s earlier albums?
Load moves away from the band’s earlier thrash-metal attack toward hard rock, blues-rock colors, slower tempos, and more varied arrangements. The change was also visible in the band’s new visual style and shorter hair during the mid-1990s.
Which Metallica songs are on Load?
Load includes “Until It Sleeps,” “King Nothing,” “Hero of the Day,” “Mama Said,” and “Ain’t My Bitch.” “Until It Sleeps” became one of the album’s most recognizable singles.
Is Reload a separate album from Load?
Yes. Reload was released in 1997 and used additional material recorded during the Load sessions, but it is a separate Metallica studio album. Songs such as “Fuel” and “The Memory Remains” appear on Reload, not Load.
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