Metallica ReLoad

Metallica's multi-platinum 1997 album ReLoad returns in a stunning newly remastered edition, pressed across 2LPs on limited edition Yellow Translucent "Flaming Fuel" vinyl. As the seventh release in Metallica's ongoing catalogue reissue campaign, this edition revisits one of the band's most successful and commercially significant albums with refreshed audio and eye-catching collector packaging.

Originally recorded largely during the same sessions as its predecessor Load, ReLoad expanded upon the band's evolving sound, blending hard rock, heavy metal, blues influences and memorable songwriting. Upon release, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, remained on the chart for an impressive 75 weeks and has since achieved 4x Platinum certification.

The album features several of Metallica's most recognisable late-career songs, including the high-octane opener "Fuel", the haunting hit "The Memory Remains", fan favourite "The Unforgiven II" and "Better Than You", which earned the band the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1999. Together, these tracks helped establish ReLoad as an essential chapter in Metallica's extensive catalogue.

Newly remastered as part of the band's definitive reissue series, this edition brings renewed clarity, depth and power to the original recordings while preserving the character and energy that made the album a worldwide success. The remaster highlights the dynamic performances of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Jason Newsted, allowing listeners to rediscover the album in exceptional sound quality.

Pressed on limited edition Yellow Translucent "Flaming Fuel" vinyl across 2LPs, this collectible release echoes the highly sought-after coloured variant first issued in 2022 and forms part of the continuing coloured vinyl studio album series. Essential for Metallica fans and vinyl collectors alike, ReLoad remains a powerful showcase of one of rock and metal's most influential bands.