Artist Statement
“Metallica recently asked me to create the poster for their Helping Hands concert. Of course, I said yes because Metallica is one of my favorite bands and the tightest live band I have ever seen! Plus, the concert benefits some great causes. This print celebrates triumph over adversity while acknowledging that life is fragile and it's in our hands to build the world we want for ourselves and our brothers and sisters. I first heard Metallica in 1985 when a Charleston, South Carolina public radio show called Punk-O-Rama, which was on the air from 12-2 AM on Saturday nights, decided to do a speed
About This Print
Metallica Helping Hands is a 2024 Shepard Fairey screen print published by Obey Giant, measuring 18 x 24 inches on 80# cream Speckletone paper. It is signed and numbered in an edition of 500 and was offered at $75 with a digital Certificate of Authenticity via Verisart. Fairey created it as the official poster for Metallica's Helping Hands benefit concert. The print celebrates triumph over adversity while acknowledging life's fragility and our shared responsibility to build the world we want. Its colors are inspired by the band's Ride the Lightning album cover and the song 'Fade to Black.'
Market Context
Estimated market value: 129.0. Observed range 100.0–165.0. Latest recorded sale: 2026-04-23. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.