Load is the sixth studio album by the legendary heavy metal band Metallica, released in 1996. A departure from their thrash metal roots, the album embraces a more diverse and bluesy sound. —Load explores themes of introspection, identity, and societal pressures.
Tracks like “Until It Sleeps” and “Hero of the Day” highlight Metallica’s ability to evolve musically while keeping their powerful and emotive lyrics. Load marks a transitional phase for the band, moving away from the aggression of their earlier works and embracing a more experimental and mature sound.
Track Listing
SIDE A
- Ain’t My Bitch
- 2 X 4
- The House That Jack Built
- Until It Sleep
SIDE B
- King Nothing
- Hero Of The Day
- Bleeding Me
SIDE C
- Cure
- Poor Twisted Me
- Wasting My Hate
- Mama Said
SIDE D
- Thorn Within
- Ronnie
- The Outlaw Torn
