 In October 2015, the band unveiled a new website with an introduction from Ulrich containing footage from the studio of the band working on new material.In November, Hammett said that the album was expected to be released in late 2016 or early 2017.On February 6, 2016, during their "The Night Before" show at AT&T Park prior to Super Bowl 50, James Hetfield said that the band was nearing the end of the recording process, and Ulrich said that the album would be released soon.