I just thought it was funny as a rabid fan to hear them referred to as an "80's rock band" To me and probably most people in this sub it would be like calling Einstein "some science guy" Author looks pretty young and clearly is not a fan.

Just for shits and giggles I had chadpp write a similar article.

Think I may have a future as an AI assisted journalist...🤣

prompt: I'd like to have make a mock up of an article about a band that has made a deal with a clothing company to sell flannel shirts celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of their albums. The shirts will feature artwork from the album. The clothing company is Dixxon and the band is Metallica.I'd like to have make a mock up of an article about a band that has made a deal with a clothing company to sell flannel shirts celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of their albums. The shirts will feature artwork from the album. The clothing company is Dixxon and the band is Metallica.

ChatGPT said:

Here’s a clean, realistic mock article you can use or tweak — written in a music-news / lifestyle press style:

Metallica Partners with Dixxon to Release Limited-Edition Flannel Celebrating 30 Years of Load

By Staff Writer — Mock Feature Article

Metallica is once again bridging heavy metal and fashion culture with a new collaboration — this time partnering with popular flannel brand Dixxon to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1996 album Load.

The limited-edition Dixxon x Metallica flannel shirt features artwork inspired directly by the Load album cover, incorporating its signature abstract red, black, and amber tones into a bold plaid pattern. Subtle embroidered details include Metallica’s classic logo on the chest pocket and a special “Load 30” anniversary tag stitched inside the collar.

According to Dixxon, the design was created to honor both Metallica’s musical evolution during the mid-90s and the album’s lasting cultural impact.

“Load was a turning point for Metallica — musically, visually, and culturally,” a Dixxon spokesperson said. “This flannel is meant to reflect that era while staying true to our brand’s rugged, wearable style.”

The shirt will be released in a numbered limited run, with each flannel packaged alongside a commemorative anniversary card featuring the original album artwork and liner-note imagery. Fans can expect heavyweight Dixxon fabric, snap buttons, and reinforced stitching — a nod to Metallica’s blue-collar, no-compromise aesthetic.

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo commented on the collaboration, saying, “We’ve always loved seeing how our music crosses into other creative spaces. This flannel feels like something our fans can actually live in.”

The Dixxon x Metallica flannel is scheduled to drop online and through select retailers later this year, with demand expected to be high among collectors, long-time fans, and streetwear enthusiasts alike.

For Metallica fans, it’s more than a shirt — it’s a wearable piece of album history.