Metallica Invites Fans to Submit Battle Vests for Black Box Online Museum

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Metallica is inviting fans to share one of the most personal pieces of metal culture: their battle vests.

In a recent Facebook post, the band described battle vests as more than just jackets covered in patches.

"Nothing says 'metal' quite like a glorious battle vest. So much more than just cut-off jackets with some patches… they are rich and personal stories told by their owners, much like tattoos."

Fans are now encouraged to submit photos of their battle vests for a chance to have them featured in Metallica's Black Box online museum.

According to the band, they're looking beyond the traditional sleeveless vest.

"Whether you're rocking a traditional battle vest or you've made a sleeved battle jacket, a battle coat, or even a battle skirt, if it carries the spirit of the OG battle vest, we want to display it."

The announcement comes ahead of Metallica's upcoming residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, which begins in October, where fans are expected to showcase plenty of battle vests in person.

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