Fall 2009 will see the premiere of a second Billabong/Metallica co-op design, the âDeath Magneticâ boardshort. Featuring imagery from the âDeath Magneticâ album, live fast and play hard in this limited edition boardshort available in two color ways. The style emulates the bands âthrashy riffsâ and âtight patternsâ 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 Billabongâs âDeath Magneticâ series. With their recent induction into the Rock ân Roll Hall of Fame and âDeath Magneticâ being the bandâs 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 bandâs continuous expansion and influence on younger generations. For more information on these and other ha...
