From Loudersound.
Metallica have opened membership sign-ups to their new vinyl club.
Those in the band’s Fifth Members fan club have until March 31 to register and they’ll then have access to a variety of special releases throughout the year.
Metallica say: “It’s another first for us… our very own vinyl club! As huge music fans ourselves, it’s been super exciting to see the resurgence of vinyl and how much enjoyment we all get collecting, exploring and connecting with other fans mining for lost treasures.
“Those of us who love the look, feel and sonic warmth of vinyl are sorta in our little exclusive club, so with that in mind, we thought it would be fun to start adding to our collections on a regular basis.”
Metallica report that vinyl club members will be able to get their hands on “rare cuts, demos, rough mixes and live rarities,” adding: “Who knows what we’ll dig up! Obviously they’ll all be cuts that have never been released on vinyl before.”
Each subscription comes with a personalised membership card, four 7-inch vinyl records and “select releases throughout the year will include additional collectibles – this could be anything from exclusive stickers to picks or even posters!”
Metallica conclude: “We’re excited to kick off this new endeavour, and whether you get the subscription for yourself or a friend, we hope you have a blast collecting some good-old-school vinyl.”
Last week, Metallica were forced to cancel two US festival appearances due to vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield having to attend ‘mandatory sobriety weekends’, according to festival organisers.
The metal icons were due to headline the Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life festivals in May.
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- Metallica - Wherever I May Roam - Deluxe CD Singles Box Set - Sealed - US - 5-CD set - £195.00, $265.20, €218.40 (New Item) (arrived 01-Mar-2021 10:45)on March 1, 2021 at 10:28 pm
METALLICA Wherever I May Roam - Deluxe CD Single Box Set (Rare 1992 US limited edition FIVE CD box set featuring Enter Sandman, The Unforgiven, Nothing Else Matters, Wherever I May Roam & Live At Wembley Stadium CD singles in a 12" square silvered textured fold-out envelope pack with four exclusive full colour 8" x 10" live colour photos of the band & an individually numbered certificate of authentication. This copy has remained factory sealed from new in the original customstickered shrink!) ***Limited to only 1000 copies***
- Metallica - Kill 'Em All - Test Pressing - US - vinyl LP - £195.00, $265.20, €218.40 (New Item) (arrived 01-Mar-2021 10:44)on March 1, 2021 at 10:28 pm
METALLICA Kill 'Em All (Rare Test Pressing for the Limited Edition 2008 US 10-track LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl, the magnificent debut first released in 1983 & half speed mastered at Mobile Fidelity from the original analog master tapes. The label is custom blue on white & issued by RTI Record Technology with rubber stamped catalogue number, side detail & matching plain white sleeve. The proposed 'February 8 2008' release date is also stamped on the label & sleeve. These ultra rare test discs were produced in tiny numbers for sonic review & never intended for sale. The disc reveals some faint cosmetic wear as part of the pressing process [this is a test press after all] & is otherwise near 'as new')
- Metallica - Death Magnetic - US - 2-LP vinyl set - £75.00, $102.00, €84.00 (New Item) (arrived 01-Mar-2021 10:42)on March 1, 2021 at 10:28 pm
METALLICA Death Magnetic (2008 1st press US exclusive limited edition 10-track 2-LP set pressed on 160gram Vinyl ['Because Sound Matters'] - Produced by the legendary Rick Rubin, Metallica's 9th studio album 'Death Magnetic' wasrecorded in Sound City Studios and is the 1st time they have recorded outside of the Bay Area since the recording of 'The Black Album' at the One-on-One Studios in '90 & '91; includes the singles 'All Nightmare Long' and 'Broken, Beat And Scarred', presented in sealed & stickered gatefold sleeve)
- Metallica - Ride The Lightning - 2 x LP Test Pressing Set - US - 2-LP vinyl set - £295.00, $401.20, €330.40 (New Item) (arrived 01-Mar-2021 10:40)on March 1, 2021 at 10:28 pm
METALLICA Ride The Lightning (Sealed Test Pressing for the Limited Edition 2008 US 8-track 45rpm double LP pressed on 180gram Vinyl, originally released in 1984 & half-speed mastered from the original analog tapes at Mobile Fidelity. Confusingly, the release only came out as a single disc in 2008 under this catalogue number, but as a double two years later [on blue vinyl no less, this is black]. Both test discs remain unopened & unplayed in sealed tearbags with the perforated breather holes, housed in plain white sleeves with rubber stamped catalogue numbers, side details & the proposed 'March 6 2008' review date. A mint investment grade package!)
- Metallica - Frantic - UK - 12" vinyl - £25.00, $34.00, €28.00 (New Item) (arrived 08-Feb-2021 15:46)on March 1, 2021 at 10:28 pm
METALLICA Frantic (2003 UK limited edition 12" vinyl single also featuring the Unkle Remix. The picture sleeve displays minimal wear and vinyl looks barely played)
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