Billabong/Metallica Release Co-Op Boardshort
April 11, 2009 by Dennis Amith
Summer 2009 will see the premiere of a second Billabong/Metallica co-op design, the “Death Magnetic” boardshort. Featuring imagery from the “Death Magnetic” album, live fast and play hard in this limited edition boardshort available in two color ways. The style emulates the bands “thrashy riffs” and “tight patterns” while maintaining their hard-core appearance. Also set to debut is a limited edition Metallica jersey like the one bassist Robert Trujillo wears on stage. Being an avid surfer, Trujillo helps to legitimize the collaborative design and preserve the core style of Billabong’s “Death Magnetic” series. With their recent induction into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame and “Death Magnetic” being the band’s fifth consecutive album to reach #1, Metallica has proven that they are anything BUT past their prime. Furthermore, a recent partnering with Guitar Hero enables the band’s continuous expansion and influence on younger generations. For more information on these and other hardcore products go to Billabong.com or Metallica.com.
Tags: Billabon, Metallica, Surfing Related News
I am a huuuge Metallica Fan and love the look of these shorts. I picked up both colours – white and black – as soon as they were available from Shred Head. I looked on there today after noticing their twitter announce the release of the new phantom styles. Check them out:
Black: http://www.shredhead.com/Surf-Clothing/Boardshorts/p18735.aspx
White: http://www.shredhead.com/Surf-Clothing/Boardshorts/p18719.aspx
Phandom: http://www.shredhead.com/Surf-Clothing/Boardshorts/p22416.aspx