Thrash metal titans Metallica have now expanded their clothing collaboration with surf brand Billabong LAB, drawing inspiration from more of their biggest albums, including 1991’s Metallica (the Black Album). A version of the clothing range was launched in March, focusing on design work from 1986 classic Master Of Puppets, but now the expanded range includes a Black Album Wetsuit and Ride The Lightning Board Shorts, among other sick Metallica pieces.
Metallica first joined forces with Billabong LAB back in 2007, with a later 2019 collaboration focusing on clothing and accessories inspired by artwork from the band’s early albums, plus original concept art by Brian Schroeder (aka Pushead), who designed the cover art for St. Anger and illustrations for ...And Justice for All.
It's nearly summer where we are, so we’re all about the new Metallica boardshorts and have flagged up our faves below. In addition to those boardies and that badass wetsuit, the expanded Metallica x Billabong LAB collection also includes t-shirts and vests, plus hoodies and jackets for when the mercury drops. Take a look below before they sell out.
Looking for other cool merchandise and band clothing? Ransack our guide to the best Slipknot merch, channel your inner hard rocker with the best AC/DC t-shirts (featuring the most epic Vegemite-inspired tee we’ve ever seen), and the best Babymetal merch.
