Metallica's Latest Acquisition: A Vinyl Pressing Plant
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Metallica has purchased Furnace Record Pressing, a vinyl pressing plant in Virginia, to keep up with demand for their back catalog on vinyl and their forthcoming album, 72 Seasons. The plant will continue to press non-Metallica projects. Jack White congratulated the band on their purchase and hopes major labels will follow suit. Metallica's new album is set to release on April 14, and they will embark on a tour of Europe and North America through 2024.
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- Jack White Praises Metallica's "Amazing" Purchase of a Record Pressing Plant Exclaim!
- Metallica Now Owns A Northern Virginia Vinyl Plant DCist
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