Metallica - S&M2 (4 LP)

Product specifications

Details

Album

S&M2

Artist

Metallica

LP release year

2020

Album release date

28 aug 2020

Label

Blackened

EAN

602508413155

Available

Yes

Product information

Format

LP

Quantity

4 piece(s)

Mono or stereo

Stereo

Duration

2 uur, 23 min

Tracks

22 tracks

EAN

EAN

602508413155

Other

Limited Edition

No

Country

Europe

Genre

Metal

Box set

No

Remastered

No

Reissue

No

• Metallica S&M2: A Masterpiece

  5 out of 5 stars
  Gefoxi31 December 2025United Kingdom🇬🇧

  Wow, this album is absolutely amazing! I gotta say, I've been a huge Metallica fan for pretty much my whole life, so when they dropped the first S&M, I'll be honest, I wasn't feeling it and skipped it when it first hit the shelves. I'm all about classical music, but the idea of Metallica with a symphony? Not my cup of tea. I still haven't given the first S&M a listen. But then I was at my local record store, saw this one, and thought, 'Eh, why not? They've done two of these now, time to give it a shot.' Holy crap, it's f***ing brilliant!!! I'm not comparing it to anything else, just saying, the quality of this release and Metallica's performance is off the charts. Everyone's performances are top-notch, no question. I don't agree with some folks about the mixing and the sound of the guitars and vocals...It's a whole different beast to mix something as massive as Metallica plus a full symphony, there are gonna be some compromises to make it all work together...I personally think this release was mixed really well, it's not all clinical and sterile, but it captures the vibe of the venue, the crowd, and the performance. And the vinyl pressing is surprisingly good for being marbled and colored, hardly any surface noise, quiet passages. Metallica forever, man!

• Code Correction Needed

  5 out of 5 stars
  yegiffusexiheeno5 November 2025United States🇺🇸

  The code on the spine should be BLCKND043-1, not BLCKND043-1C. Make sure to fix this.

• Decent Audio, Good Deal

  4 out of 5 stars
  Ayqkakjed6328 October 2025United States🇺🇸

  The audio quality is quite nice, though I'd still pick the 45 rpm S&M boxset over this one. It's got solid bass and decent dynamics, but nothing too extraordinary. It's a neat collectible, and I managed to snag it for a good price. That said, I wouldn't exactly rush to shell out $130 for it myself.

• Mediocre Metallica Mix

  3 out of 5 stars
  thcxipubpbnage14 March 2025United States🇺🇸

  The packaging for this unique event release is absolutely delightful. THAT SAID, the audio mix is dreadfully squashed and devoid of any real punch. Metallica and the symphony just blend into one big mush of noise, which, frankly, a band as rich as Metallica should've managed to mix better. There are tons of "not as wealthy" symphonic metal bands out there that put out fantastic, well-mixed albums that are an absolute joy to listen to. It's baffling why big names like Metallica can't seem to nail it.

• S&M 2: Refined Brilliance

  5 out of 5 stars
  whsgzhagxay965 February 2025United States🇺🇸

  Does S&M 2 outshine the original? I'd say they're on par, or perhaps simply...unique. While the first was innovative and exciting, the second feels more refined with time. It's incredible how Metallica still sounds so incredible after all these years...I'd even say Ulrich's drumming is stronger now than before. The production and recording quality are outstanding, and the sound of my copy is fantastic. Highly recommend it!