Metallica Cologne Germany 2017 Grim Reaper Horse Poster

On one of the defining nights of the Hardwired to Self-Destruct era, Metallica filled Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, and Ken Taylor responded with an image that carries the full weight of that moment. This Metallica Cologne 2017 poster does not settle for atmosphere. It is a complete visual statement, built to hold its ground on any wall.

Ken Taylor’s Grim Reaper Horse: Iconography from the Lanxess Arena Köln Show

At the center of the composition stands a Grim Reaper in a heavy hooded robe, one massive scythe balanced across its shoulder. The figure is mounted on a colossal black warhorse: broad-chested, muscle-bound, and motionless in a way that reads as deliberate dominance rather than stillness. Beneath them, a mountain of skulls and shattered bones rises from the ground, bearing the full weight of the rider, the horse, and the mythology they carry.

The visual language draws directly from the Frank Frazetta Death Dealer tradition: mythological scale, raw physical force, and an atmosphere of total authority. Above the scene, Metallica’s iconic jagged logo cuts across a stormy sky, backed by cold mountain ridges rendered in teal, charcoal, and deep black.

As a piece of WorldWired Tour 2017 merchandise, this artwork captures the Hardwired to Self-Destruct era at full force, specific to the Lanxess Arena Köln concert date and permanently relevant beyond it. For collectors and fans, it is the kind of heavy metal gig poster design that documents a tour, a venue, and an era in a single image.

Printed to Last on Collector-Grade Heavyweight Paper

Every print is produced on 240gsm heavyweight paper with premium print technology, delivering deep contrast, accurate color reproduction, and sharp detail at every scale. Four formats available: 8×12 in, 12×18 in, 16×24 in, and 24×36 in. From a framed centerpiece in a dedicated listening room to a full statement piece above a stage setup, this poster holds without compromise.

Order the Metallica Cologne 2017 Grim Reaper Poster

Lanxess Arena’s crowd has long since cleared. The artwork Ken Taylor made for that night has not. Order now and add the Cologne 2017 Grim Reaper horse poster to your collection.