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 Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning reissues

Posted by Loren on February 17, 2016

Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning reissues
Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning reissues

On April 15 (Record Store Day 2016) Metallica will reissue their first two fulll-lengths in digitally remastered formats. Both Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning will be re-released on CD, vinyl, and deluxe box set formats. 

Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning reissues
Kill 'Em All and Ride the Lightning reissues

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