Metallica Metal Up Your Ass Christmas Ornament Circle Hanging Decoration Holiday Tree Decor Official Band Merchandise Gift For Metalhead Fans

Metallica Metal Up Your Ass Christmas Ornament Circle Hanging Decoration Holiday Tree Decor Official Band Merchandise Gift For Metalhead Fans

The Metallica Metal Up Your Ass Christmas Ornament Circle Hanging Decoration represents an iconic piece of official band merchandise that celebrates one of the most legendary stories in heavy metal history, making it the ultimate holiday tree decor gift for metalhead fans and collectors worldwide. The “Metal Up Your Ass” design originates from Metallica’s groundbreaking 1983 debut album, which was originally intended to bear this controversial title with cover artwork featuring a hand clutching a dagger emerging from a toilet bowl, but label head Jon Zazula convinced the band to change it to “Kill ‘Em All” because distributors feared the explicit title and artwork would be too offensive to stock in retail stores. Bassist Cliff Burton famously responded to the censorship situation by suggesting they should “kill ’em all,” referring to the timid record distributors, which ultimately became the album’s final title and cemented the band’s rebellious legacy. Despite the name change, Metallica later released official “Metal Up Your Ass” merchandise featuring the original banned artwork, which has become highly sought-after among fans and represents the band’s uncompromising attitude that helped define thrash metal as a genre. This Christmas ornament features the classic Metal Up Your Ass design and is crafted from premium materials like resin or tin with hand-painted details, designed specifically for hanging on holiday trees or displaying year-round as part of music collections and fan shrines. Metallica, formed in 1981 by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, pioneered thrash metal by fusing the lightning speed of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with hardcore punk’s directness and anti-establishment ethos, becoming one of the “Big Four” thrash bands alongside Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. The band’s discography includes 11 studio albums spanning from Kill ‘Em All to their latest 72 Seasons release, with their most influential work being the first three albums that established thrash metal’s blueprint and continue to inspire metal subgenres decades later. This officially licensed ornament is available through Metallica’s official merchandise store, Nemesis Now, and other authorized retailers, making it an authentic collectible that combines festive holiday decoration with heavy metal heritage. The ornament measures approximately 10-11 cm in height, features proper hanging loops with ribbons for easy tree placement, and comes with detailed craftsmanship that captures the raw, aggressive aesthetic that made the Metal Up Your Ass artwork an enduring symbol of Metallica’s rebellious spirit during their formative years. For metalheads seeking to add distinctive heavy metal flair to their holiday celebrations or looking for the perfect gift for fellow Metallica fans, this ornament represents both a conversation piece about metal history and a tangible connection to the band that revolutionized heavy music and continues to dominate the genre over four decades after their formation.​

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Product Details:

• Crafted with care, each ornament is printed on both sides using UV printing techniques for crisp, vivid colors.
• Available in a variety of designs and styles, ensuring a perfect fit for any theme, from traditional to whimsical.
• Comes with a secure hanging hole and a random string included for easy placement on your tree.
• Measurement: 2.87 x 2.87 inches, with slight variations due to manual measurement.
• Durable and lightweight ceramic material, making them resistant to wear and tear.
• Eco-Friendly Commitment: Sustainable Decor for a Greener Future.
• Personalized Expression: Ornament Your Tree, Your Way.

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