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When we launched #GetTheLoadOut, we weren’t quite sure what to expect. But we were hoping to be blown away… surprised, confused, and educated. This group of contestants transformed Metallica into their own musical languages, and we can’t get enough!Get lost in the Best of: Reimagining.

Not since S&M2 have we heard Metallica quite like this. Enjoy the best of… Strings & Keys from #GetTheLoadOut!

It’s been just over 12 years since the band made the voyage to the bottom of the earth. With the stormy passage behind them, the boys took the stage, err… dome… in front of about 100 headphone-wearing fans, penguins, and so much ice at Carlini Argentine Base. With no sound coming from the speakers so as not to disturb the environment, Metallica rocked the helicopter pad for the heaviest silent disco on the planet. Listen to the newly remixed show on nugs.net. LINK IN BIO.

The kids are all right! Check out some of our favorite entries from the next generation of Metallica fans who staked their claim during our #GetTheLoadOut contest.

#OnThisDay in 1997, our video for 'King Nothing,' directed by Matt Mahurin, debuted...

The official #GetTheLoadOut contest may have ended in 2025, but we received so many incredible submissions, we decided to carry some of our favorites into 2026! We present to you… 🥁🥁🥁 Best of: Drums!

🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎉

Here is the final #MetOnTour video of 2025... from Abu Dhabi, it's Master of Puppets. 🔥 #Metallica #MetallicaLive

Busha fiyah! 🔥 #Metallica

“Deep down inside I feel to scream..." #MetallicaLive #OnTour #M72 #Metallica

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“Born to push you around…” #Metallica #M72Bahrain #OnTour

For the grand finale of our #GetTheLoadOut Fan Song Cover Contest, Alejo S. knocked it out of the park with his harmonic rendition. Huge thanks to everyone who participated. We hope you had fun putting your own spins on ‘Load’ - we sure enjoyed watching the over 4,000 entries over the course of the competition. Be on the lookout soon for the winner of the Load (Remastered) Deluxe Box Set, who will be chosen randomly from our weekly winners!

“Life it seems will fade away...” #Metallica #M72Doha #MetallicaLive #OnTour

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