DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 12: James Hetfield of Metallica performs at Ford Field on November 12, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

Metallica fans, get ready for another round of limited edition vinyl releases! Following last year’s announcement of re-releasing their first five albums on coloured vinyl, the metal icons are back with “phase two” – featuring new variants of their remaining albums.

The excitement kicks off on April 5 with the release of ‘Garage Inc.’ – the band’s 1998 compilation album that showcases their unique takes on classic rock tracks. This time around, the LP will be pressed on 140g ‘Fade To Blue’ limited edition coloured vinyl.

Next up on May 3 is the Grammy-winning ‘St. Anger,’ which will be pressed on 140g ‘Some Kind Of Orange’ limited edition coloured vinyl. Then, on June 7, fans can get their hands on ‘Death Magnetic’ from 2008, pressed on 140g ‘Magnetic Silver’ limited edition coloured vinyl.

Wrapping up the second phase of releases is the 2016 album ‘Hardwired… To Self-Destruct,’ hitting shelves on July 5. Featuring hits like ‘Moth Into Flame’ and ‘Halo On Fire,’ this edition comes on a limited edition 180g ‘Flame Orange’ coloured vinyl.

With these new variants, Metallica continues to delight collectors and fans alike, offering a fresh spin on their iconic discography. Don’t miss out on these limited edition releases, as they’re sure to become prized additions to any vinyl collection.