History Music / LoadAndReLoad

''Load'' and ''[=ReLoad=]'' are the sixth and seventh studio albums by ''Music/{{Metallica}}'', released through Creator/ElektraRecords on June 4, 1996 and November 18, 1997, five years after their [[Music/MetallicaAlbum self-titled]] commercial breakthrough. They were originally meant to be a double album but, due to time constraints, were split into two separate albums. At about 79 and 76 minutes, they are Metallica's longest and third-longest studio albums, respectively (the second-longest being a tie between ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct'' and ''72 Seasons'', both at 77 and a half minutes).

''Load'' and ''[=ReLoad=]'' are the sixth and seventh studio albums by ''Music/{{Metallica}}'', released on June 4, 1996 and November 18, 1997, five years after their [[Music/MetallicaAlbum self-titled]] commercial breakthrough. They were originally meant to be a double album but, due to time constraints, were split into two separate albums. At about 79 and 76 minutes, they are Metallica's longest and third-longest studio albums, respectively (the second-longest being a tie between ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct'' and ''72 Seasons'', both at 77 and a half minutes).

* LighterAndSofter: Compared even to the self-titled, these albums are pretty light by Metallica standards (though still heavy by modern rock standards). Although lyrically, they can be darker than the self-titled.

* HappyPlace: "The House That Jack Built" is about sheltering yourself from the dangers of the outside world [[DrowingMySorrows through alcohol dependence.]] A topic James is all too familiar with, unfortunately.

* AlcoholInducedIdiocy: "Cure" is about people doing incredibly stupid things as a result of alcohol dependence.

* HappyPlace: "The House That Jack Built" is about sheltering yourself from the dangers of the outside world.

''Load'' and ''[=ReLoad=]'' are the sixth and seventh studio albums by ''Music/{{Metallica}}'', released on June 4, 1996 and November 18, 1997, five years after their [[Music/MetallicaAlbum self-titled]] commercial breakthrough. They were originally meant to be a double album but, due to time constraints, were split into two separate albums. At about 79 and 76 minutes, they are Metallica's longest and third-longest studio albums, respectively (the second-longest being ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct'', at 77 and a half minutes).

** "The Unforgiven II" features several musical call-backs to "The Unforgiven", as well as a homage to the Music/IronMaiden song "Children Of The Damned" in its acoustic bits.

''Load'' and ''[=ReLoad=]'' are the sixth and seventh studio albums by ''Music/{{Metallica}}'', released on June 4, 1996 and November 18, 1997, five years after their [[Music/MetallicaAlbum self-titled]] commercial breakthrough. They were originally meant to be a double album but, due to time constraints, were split into two separate albums. At about 79 and 76 minutes, they are Metallica's longest and third-longest studio albums, respectively (the second-longest being ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct'' at 77 and a half minutes).

''Load'' and ''[=ReLoad=]'' are the sixth and seventh studio albums by ''Music/{{Metallica}}'', released on June 4, 1996 and November 18, 1997, five years after their [[Music/MetallicaAlbum self-titled]] commercial breakthrough. They were originally meant to be a double album but, due to time constraints, were split into two separate albums. At about 79 and 76 minutes, they are Metallica's longest and third-longest studio albums, respectively (the second-longest being ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct'' at 77 minutes).

''Load'' and ''[=ReLoad=]'' are the sixth and seventh studio albums by ''Music/{{Metallica}}'', released on June 4, 1996 and November 18, 1997, five years after their [[Music/MetallicaAlbum self-titled]] commercial breakthrough. They were originally meant to be a double album but, due to time constraints, were split into two separate albums. At about 79 and 76 minutes, they are Metallica's longest and third-longest studio albums, respectively (the second-longest being ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct'').

''Load'' and ''[=ReLoad=]'' are the sixth and seventh studio albums by ''Music/{{Metallica}}'', released on June 4, 1996 and November 18, 1997, five years after their [[Music/MetallicaAlbum self-titled]] commercial breakthrough. They were originally meant to be a double album but, due to time constraints, were split into two separate albums. At about 79 and 77 minutes, they are Metallica's longest and third-longest studio albums, respectively.

''Load'' and ''[=ReLoad=]'' are the sixth and seventh studio albums by ''Music/{{Metallica}}'', released on June 4, 1996 and November 18, 1997, five years after their [[Music/MetallicaAlbum self-titled]] commercial breakthrough. They were originally meant to be a double album but, due to time constraints, were split into two separate albums. At 78 and 77 minutes, they are Metallica's longest and third-longest studio albums, respectively.

#"2x4" (5:28)

#"Hero Of The Day" (4:22)

#"Where The Wild Things Are" (6:23)

* LighterAndSofter: Compared even to the self-titled, these albums are pretty light by Metallica standards (though still heavy by modern rock standards). Although lyrically, they're arguably darker than the self-titled.

* SurprisinglyGentleSong: "Mama Said" and "Low Man's Lyric." About half of "Hero Of The Day" is this as well.

* LighterAndSofter: Compared even to the self-titled, these albums are pretty light by Metallica standards (though still heavy by modern rock standards).

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* James Hetfield - rhythm guitar, vocals

* James Hetfield- Guitar/vocals
* Kirk Hammett- Guitar
* Jason Newsted- Bass
* Lars Ulrich- Drums