You could say it's been a bit of a big 12 months for Metallica. The thrash innovators unleashed their eleventh studio album, 72 Seasons, to largely rave reviews, with fans delighting in the renewed sense of purpose and passion on songs like Lux Æterna, as well as the symphonic sophistication explored on its opening title track and epic closer Inamorata. This is why ESP has timed the release of James Hetfield's latest signature electric guitar so well - it feels like the world has gone mad for Metallica again and with good reason.
That said, this is not a completely brand-new model. The ESP LTD Vulture has been available in Satin Black for some time, but this Olympic White version feels more aesthetically pleasing and, dare we say it, elegant.
It seems to show off the radical cut - the unique hook on the hockey stick headstock and the dramatic wings inspired by the Metallica logo - in a much more obvious way. And that's not the only special feature here, either, as proudly demonstrated by the custom inlay graphic around the 12th fret and Hetfield's initials on the truss rod cover.
If you're a Metallica fan hoping to nail the great man's tones - from 1983 debut Kill 'Em All through to their most recent work - in theory, this guitar should do the trick better than other options in the same price bracket
Item no.
560343
Colour
black
Musical Genre
Thrash Metal
Neckline
Round neck
Pattern
plain
Length (of the clothes)
Normal
Sleeve Length
Short sleeves
Outer material
100% cotton
Collar Shape
Collarless
Fit/Tops
Regular
Sleeve Shape
Normal sleeves
Print Style
Printed
Printed
yes
Product topic
Band merch, Bands
Care instructions
Machine Wash
Pockets
Without pockets
Band
Metallica
Product type
T-Shirt
Release date
10/9/23
Gender
Men
What's in the box
1 x Rock Ts Metallica Hetfield M72 Vulture
