Metallica M72 East Rutherford Poster – MetLife Stadium Night 1 – Artwork by Tony Squindo

Released exclusively for the opening night of the M72 World Tour’s US Leg, this Official Screen-Printed Poster is a historical testament to the “No Repeat Weekend” setlist that took place at MetLife Stadium (New Jersey) on August 4, 2023. Crafted by Tony Squindo—a veteran gig poster artist in the heavy metal scene—this limited edition transcends standard merch to become a true piece of graphic artwork.

Product Highlights (For Collectors)

• Artwork & Artist: Tony Squindo (Exclusive design blending American comic book style with traditional woodcut print techniques).

• Tour & Era: M72 World Tour (72 Seasons Era) – Night 1 “No Repeat Weekend”.

• Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (August 4, 2023).

• Format: High-quality screen-print, perfectly reproducing the depth of the colors.

Decoding Squindo’s Visual Language

At the center of this gig poster is a roaring, muscular red Titan—the embodiment of Metallica’s raw, powerful, and uncompromising music.

Surrounding the central beast is a dark network of tentacles, a clear homage to the Cthulhu mythos (H.P. Lovecraft) and the legacy of “The Call of Ktulu.” The use of a highly contrasting color palette—Fiery Red (fire, energy) against Dark Blue/Black (the deep ocean, darkness)—not only creates visual depth but perfectly reflects the somber “Darkness” theme prevalent in James Hetfield’s songwriting. At the top, the classic 80s “lightning bolt” logo locks in the composition, reaffirming the band’s status as the kings of thrash metal.

The Legacy of the 72 Seasons Era

This poster marks the period when the band was promoting their 11th studio album, 72 Seasons. Released in April 2023, the album is a masterpiece exploring the first 18 years of life that form human identity. Owning this 2023 New Jersey edition means holding a physical piece of the tour that carried Metallica to that Grammy-winning glory.

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Following the strict rules of the “No Repeat Weekend” concept, this Squindo edition for Night 1 (August 4) features an entirely independent design and will never be reprinted. The limited run of 550 copies quickly sold out at the venue.

👉 Add it to your collection now before this print disappears from the collector’s market. Contact us for detailed information on the print’s condition and serial number verification.