We are excited to open up the doors of the Black Box Lounge to the public on select Fridays during our stay in Vegas. Reserved exclusively for Enhanced Experience ticket holders on show days, "the day between" will now allow expanded access as we introduce new hours and events to our programming.
Whether you’re in town to see Metallica at Sphere or you’ve got a free Friday that you’d like to fill with a unique experience, this is your chance to browse Metallica memorabilia, check out interactive exhibits, access exclusive merchandise, enjoy a couple of drinks, and more.
Squindo will be in-house on Friday 2nd & 9th October. General admission for the for the first two weekends only also includes access to “The Art of Squindo,” a live discussion and Q&A with the artist behind two decades of Metallica's most recognizable artwork.
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SQUINDO
A lowbrow illustrator and fine artist from the northeast probably best recognized for his work with the mighty Metallica, a partnership that dates back to 1999. For the legendary band, his signature style blends sinister skulls, demons and monsters with a distinctly comical twist. Beyond commercial merchandise, his fine art maintains that same lighthearted yet creepy, delinquent energy, but usually painted in stain on wood panels. This unique choice of medium creates a rich, sepia warmth into whatever chaotic mayhem his subjects are entangled in. His fine art pieces have been showcased in galleries across the United States and Europe and featured in numerous books and magazines, while his legendary rock illustrations continue to proudly hang on the backs of metalheads worldwide.
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EVENT DETAILS
Doors Open: 2:00 PM
The Art of Squindo begins: 4:00 PM (runs approximately 60-75 minutes, subject to change)
Location: The Stadium - Inside The Palazzo @ The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
Address: 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Directions: The Stadium is in The Palazzo lower lobby. Follow signage for The Palazzo lobby, proceed down the stairs toward Bazaar Meat. The Stadium will be on your right. There are escalators/elevators that lead to The Palazzo lower lobby.
A limited number of tickets will be available to purchase at the door on a first come, first served basis. We highly recommend purchasing in advance to avoid disappointment.
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WHATS INCLUDED
- One (1) single day access to the Black Box Experience on Friday, between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The Black Box showcases Metallica memorabilia, interactive exhibits, photo opportunities, exclusive Metallica merchandise stand access*, a cash bar, and more.
- Access to "The Art of Squindo"**
- A live discussion and Q&A with Tony Squindo, the artist behind two decades of Metallica's most recognizable artwork, from t-shirts to album covers to the "Black Box" collection itself. Hear directly from the artist on his process, his history designing for the band, and the stories behind the art you already know and love.
- The program begins at 4:00 PM and runs for approximately 60-75 minutes (subject to change).
- This ticket does not guarantee audience seating for “The Art of Squindo.” The ticket allows access to the Black Box Experience, which includes several exhibits in addition to the stage/discussion area.
- Audience seating is extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All other guests will have the option to enjoy the event with standing-room access or to continue exploring the rest of the exhibit. The live event will be broadcast on screens and speakers throughout the area, allowing all ticket holders to experience the conversation regardless of location.
Two (2) complimentary drink tokens, valid only within the Black Box Experience for the Friday event date purchased.***
- A live discussion and Q&A with Tony Squindo, the artist behind two decades of Metallica's most recognizable artwork, from t-shirts to album covers to the "Black Box" collection itself. Hear directly from the artist on his process, his history designing for the band, and the stories behind the art you already know and love.
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*Private merchandise stand features select popular items from the official Metallica Pop-Up Shop, as well as a few items exclusively available to the Black Box. As this is a private stand, it cannot feature the entire Pop-Up Shop selection.
**The program begins at 4:00 PM and runs for approximately 60-75 minutes (subject to change) This ticket does not guarantee audience seating for “The Art of Squindo.” The ticket allows access to the Black Box Experience, which includes several exhibits in addition to the stage/discussion area. Audience seating is extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All other guests will have the option to enjoy the event with standing-room access or to continue exploring the rest of the exhibit. The live event will be broadcast on screens and speakers throughout the area, allowing all ticket holders to experience the conversation regardless of location.
***Drink tokens are valid only for the event date associated with this ticket purchase and cannot be redeemed at any other time, including Thursday or Saturday Black Box Experience nights or a subsequent Friday event.
Room capacity is limited. A portion of capacity is reserved for online purchase in advance; remaining spots available on-site, first-come, first-served.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Dates may not be exchanged. Access to the Black Box does not include a ticket or access to any Life Burns Faster performance by Metallica at Sphere. Same-day re-entry to the Black Box Experience is allowed between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Private merchandise stand features select popular items from the official Metallica Pop-Up Shop, as well as a few items exclusively available to the Black Box. The program begins at 4:00 PM and runs for approximately 60-75 minutes (subject to change) This ticket does not guarantee audience seating for “The Art of Squindo.” The ticket allows access to the Black Box Experience, which includes exhibits and the stage/discussion area. Audience seating is extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All other guests will have the option to enjoy the event with standing-room access. The live event will be broadcast on screens and speakers throughout the area, allowing all ticket holders to experience the conversation regardless of location. Drink tokens are valid only for the event date associated with this ticket purchase and cannot be redeemed at any other time, including Thursday or Saturday Black Box Experience nights or a subsequent Friday event. All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund will be automatically issued to each patron on the credit card used to purchase. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event. Access to the Black Box is limited to the date associated with this ticket purchase.