What is 1997 metal albums?

1. "Load" by Metallica - Released on June 4, 1996, Load marked a departure from the thrash metal sound of Metallica's earlier albums. It explored a more alternative rock and heavy metal sound, with tracks like "Until It Sleeps" and "King Nothing" becoming instant classics.

2. "OK Computer" by Radiohead - While not technically a metal album, OK Computer was a groundbreaking release in 1997. It blended elements of rock, electronic, and experimental music into a cohesive and haunting whole. The track "Paranoid Android" became a critical and commercial success.

3. "Sehnsucht" by Rammstein - The German industrial metal band's second album, Sehnsucht, was released on August 25, 1997. It featured their hit single "Engel" and cemented their reputation as one of the most outrageous and thrilling live bands in the world.

4. "Whoracle" by In Flames - Whoracle was the third album from the Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames. It was released in late 1997 and helped establish the band as a major force in the metal world. Tracks like "Jotun" and "Episode 666" showcased the band's technical proficiency and soaring melodies.

5. "Cryptic Writings" by Megadeth - Released on June 17, 1997, Cryptic Writings was the seventh studio album from thrash metal pioneers Megadeth. It featured the hit singles "Trust" and "Almost Honest" and was a commercial and critical success, selling over a million copies in the US alone.