Metallica purchase their own vinyl record pressing plant.

The band now owns Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria, Virginia. Furnace has already produced more than five million pieces of vinyl for the band, working on the box set editions of Kill ‘Em AllRide the LightningMaster of Puppets…And Justice for All, the Black Album and S&M2. Metallica also intend to help out other record labels and artists with their vinyl releases.

“Furnace has been great to Metallica and more importantly to our fans. This deepened relationship between Metallica and Furnace ensures that fans of vinyl everywhere, particularly our Fifth Members, will have continued access to high quality records in the future.” – James Hetfield

Jack White is also a fan of the move.