Thursday, January 26, 2012

From the Attic: 1985 Metallica Promo Logo and 1989 Damaged Justice Japan Tour Promo posters

Here is a strange item, it is a promo logo from 1985 that was hanging in some record stores in between the signing of Metallica to Elektra Records and the release of Master of Puppets. Simple, but very effective, I guess when you have the coolest logo in Metal, you might as well use it. This was part of the advertising campaign that followed Metallica's signing to Elektra records and the rerelease of Ride the Lightning.  Too bad they never followed through with one of the rumoured plans at the time which was to make a video for Escape!  This lovely logo promotional item was given to me by a nice guy I had the pleasure to deal with about 7 years ago. Soon it will go to the framers for the proper treatment. Enjoy.

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Even if they would not play the records in the shop, it was pretty clear that when you were confronted by the crushing power of this logo upon visiting the record store, that this band was probably not going to sound like Wham!


Next up are these two beautiful Japanese promo posters which are very nice and feature art from the one and only Pushead. These are easily the nicest Metallica posters out there in my opinion and are quite rare. They are promo posters, but also serve to announce and advertise the Japanese dates of the Damaged Justice tour. I want to thank my friend Terry from Japan who sold and traded me these posters. It is much appreciated. Enjoy.

Mt Fuji!
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Spider!
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2 comments:

  1. Great blog man!
    Thanks for sharing you knowledge and experiences.
    I see you have a great poster collection as well.

    I have never heard about: "rumoured plans at the time which was to make a video for Escape"; and some other stories and artworks you have shared.

    I'm a Metallica fan and I think you blog is unique. Keep the good work.

    Greetings from Caracas,

    PD. https://www.facebook.com/groups/528686790560509/

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    1. Thanks man! Glad you enjoy it. That is why I do it!

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