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The Heavy Metal Hero open edition giclèe art print

$77.00 USD
$77.00 USD
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'The Heavy Metal Hero' one of Matthews’ most popular and enduring images.  Inspired by his father's working model of The Flying Scotsman, the now iconic train was originally designed for a poster.  It was later licensed by Silmarils as the cover art for their video game Transarctica, then by Diamond Head for their 'Am I Evil?' album cover, and then by Ride, as one of ten Matthews designs to appear on their snowboards.  Most recently, the image inspired a track for Matthews' album Trinity.  Available in two sizes -

STANDARD:

  • Full Title: 'The Heavy Metal Hero' 
  • Edition: open edition giclée print, hand-signed by Rodney Matthews
  • Size (height x width): 550 x 690 mm (21.5 x 27 inches)
  • Materials: pigmented inks & art paper
  • Printed by: Pricelis Art Ltd, UK

SPECIAL:

  • Full Title: 'The Heavy Metal Hero' 
  • Edition: open edition giclée print, hand-signed by Rodney Matthews
  • Size (height x width): 815 x 1102 mm (32.1 x 43.4 inches)
  • Materials: pigmented inks & art paper
  • Printed by: Pricelis Art Ltd, UK

Customer Reviews

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Andrew Jones
A little disappointed

Not as bright as my other copy, the print isn't as precise either.

So sorry to hear you are disappointed, I will contact you by email as we would like to get this sorted for you, Sarah

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Stuart Geary
Stunning, it will dominate a wall. And the phrase stare at the wall will have a new meaning for m...

Stunning, it will dominate a wall. And the phrase stare at the wall will have a new meaning for me.
This was the reason most folk I know bought Transartica, back when box art and manuals you read were a thing!

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Klaas
The receiver of the purchase was very happy to receive the Heave Metal Hero and gives it a good ...

The receiver of the purchase was very happy to receive the Heave Metal Hero and gives it a good place is his mancave.

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Eric Spooner
Beautiful print

Beautiful print from one of the most important albums to me, which got me into British rock/metal. Can't wait to get it on my wall.

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kenny
Heavy Metal Hero

Trust me guys.... the computer screen , no matter how good your's is... does not do this poster print justice. 100% better live in person. I got the big one and there is no way i would have got anything but the biggest one of THIS print. I have long been fixated on this image as when you first look at it - its like "wow look at the cool train" then your eye scrolls down and the order of magnitude of the scale of the train is like 1000% times vs the man standing there. To me this image represents everything i think of when i think of heavy metal - slammin at you non-stop metal in your face! It helps that i like Diamond Head as well, HA! If you are on the fence about splurging for the big one.... treat yourself ,,, you wont regret it!

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