What If Enter Sandman Was On Load? Apr 2026

They’re working on a leftover track from '91 called "Enter Sandman," but the version they’re building for the upcoming album, Load , is a different beast entirely.

James steps to the mic. The "hush little baby" lyrics are gone. In this timeline, the song is a mid-tempo, Southern-fried gothic stomp. He sings with a soulful, bluesy croon, dragging out the vowels: "Exit... light... Enter... niiiii-yight..." What If Enter Sandman was on Load?

"It needs more 'grease,' James," Lars replies, gesturing wildly. "Less 'combat boots,' more 'cowboy boots.'" They’re working on a leftover track from '91