30 years ago today (6/4/96), Metallica released the album Load, which became one of the most divisive in the band’s career. Coming after the massive commercial success of “The Black Album,” many fans expected a return to the band’s thrash metal roots. Instead, the band delivered a sprawling, 79-minute record steeped in hard rock, blues, Southern rock, alternative rock, and even hints of grunge – and worst of all, the band returned with short haircuts and eyeliner. Load still has its fans but usually appears at the bottom of the album tier list alongside 2003’s St. Anger. Instead of replaying MTV videos from this era, lets intead revisit a live show on the Load tour (11/16/96) – where things got heavier