Metallica Unleashing Mega “Kill ‘Em All” & “Ride the Lightning” Box Sets

Fans of Metallica’s powerhouse albums Kill ‘Em All and Ride the Lightning should prepare to get stoked, because April 15 will be the day in which special reissues of both metal classics will be released.

Metallica has confirmed that these albums “have been remastered for the most advanced sound quality possible” and will he available in three formats: CD, vinyl and deluxe box set.

Reads a product description on the official Metallica website: “The deluxe numbered box set of Kill ‘Em All includes four vinyl records, five CDs, one DVD, a hardcover book including rare photos and a patch while the deluxe numbered box set of Ride the Lightning includes four vinyl records, six CDs, one DVD, a hardcover book including more of those unseen photos, a mini-book of lyrics handwritten by James Hetfield and a set of three posters. The deluxe box sets are limited edition collectors’ items, so get yours before they are gone!”

Each format will be available in stores, but can be pre-ordered at the band’s Met Store. If you’re eyeballing the beastly box sets, those will set you back $149.99 each.

Concludes Metallica: “We’re excited to continue working our way through the catalog… this is just the beginning!”