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Metallica 45th Anniversary “The Master of Puppets” Limited Edition Zippo Lighter

Why the Metallica 45th Anniversary “The Master of Puppets” Limited Edition Zippo Lighter is a Must-Have
On March 3, 1986, Elektra Records released Master of Puppets—thrash metal’s sacred text. Its cover art—white crosses tethered to disembodied hands against a blood-red sky—remains one of the most iconic sleeves of the decade, painted by Don Brautigam from a concept by Hetfield and Ulrich. Forty years later, the title track is still the loudest stadium sing-along, the Black Album still goes platinum, and Metallica—founded in 1981—still sells out tours worldwide. This Zippo is for the lifers—the one who wore out the cassette on the school bus, saw the Damaged Justice tour, tattooed the riff on a forearm, or still shouts every lyric at shows. Pull it out at the next bonfire, concert, or vinyl night.
The lighter is a windproof Zippo with Master of Puppets artwork in raised antique-brass relief. The jagged “METALLICA” logo crowns the top, with a “45th Anniversary” banner below. The center shows the puppeteer’s hands pulling strings down to three stone crosses in a grassy field, set against a hand-painted red sunset. A scrolling banner at the bottom reads: “THE MASTER OF PUPPETS – 1981–2026.” The right side is engraved with the lyric: “Master of puppets, I’m pulling your strings.”
It arrives in a black leather presentation box lined in royal blue satin, with an antique-brass plaque inside the lid engraved: “METALLICA – 45th Anniversary (1981–2026) – Limited Edition – No. 0001 of 1981 – ESTD 1981.” A perfect gift for the lifelong fan—the dad still wearing the Damaged Justice shirt, the brother with every album from Kill ’Em All to 72 Seasons, the friend who flew to Donington for the Big 4, or the cousin named after Cliff Burton. Wrap it for a birthday, drop it in a stocking, or hand it over before the next show.
🤘 Why You’ll Love It
- Celebrates 45 years of Metallica (1981–2026) and 40 years of Master of Puppets
- Features Don Brautigam’s iconic cover art in raised antique-brass relief
- Engraved with the lyric: “Master of puppets, I’m pulling your strings”
- Limited edition of 1,981 pieces, numbered with certificate plaque
- Comes in a black leather and royal blue satin presentation box
🔥 Features
- Windproof Zippo-style lighter with raised antique-brass Master of Puppets artwork
- Jagged “METALLICA” logo, anniversary banner, puppeteer’s hands, stone crosses, red sunset
- Bottom banner: “THE MASTER OF PUPPETS – 1981–2026”
- Side engraving: “Master of puppets, I’m pulling your strings”
- Black leather presentation box with royal blue satin lining and engraved brass plaque
🎁 Perfect For
- Lifelong Metallica fans celebrating the band’s 45th anniversary
- Christmas, Father’s Day, or milestone birthdays for headbangers
- Vinyl collectors, thrash and heavy metal fans, and tour veterans
- Zippo collectors and memorabilia hunters
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FROM: capocalypse.com

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