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5 hours ago, deathstorm said:

Ok guys who do you think is one of best metal cover designers 

Cool topic, Deathy. 

From 1998-2003 it was Travis Smith by miles. I used to love his work, particularly the photographic stuff, like Katatonia's haunting 'Tonight's Decision' cover art and booklet. 

Other than that it would have to be the grand Necrolord, Kristian Wahlin. As well as doing those amazing covers for Emperor's 'In the Nightside Eclipse' and Dissection's 'Storm of the Light's Bane', he has also done amazing work like Amorphis's 'Elegy' and all of these amazing covers.  Seriously, find anyone with a better repertoire than Necrolord. 

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For me it's got to be Ed Repka.  I love his use of violet and purple, it makes his work seem set at dusk or in some kind of post-apocalyptic wasteland.  To be honest, a lot of his scenes remind of the most intense fight scences from DBZ (especially during the Namek Saga), which is one of the highest compliments I can give.  I am aware some may see this is an "easy answer" but I honestly can't get enough of his work.

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Not many of those thrash and death album covers do much for me. I mean, they're kind of cool I guess, but I also find them a bit silly. Clearly I'm in the minority though. 

When I think great album covers I think (even though they're obviously by different people): 

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17 hours ago, ButterLettuss said:

For me it's got to be Ed Repka.  I love his use of violet and purple, it makes his work seem set at dusk or in some kind of post-apocalyptic wasteland.  To be honest, a lot of his scenes remind of the most intense fight scences from DBZ (especially during the Namek Saga), which is one of the highest compliments I can give.  I am aware some may see this is an "easy answer" but I honestly can't get enough of his work.

Scream_Bloody_Gore.jpgHellOnEarth.jpg

Leprosy_Album.jpg3IOB_advance.jpg

Megadeth_-_Peace_Sells..._But_Who's_BuyiMegadeth-RustInPeace.jpg

This post will earn you an instant place in @Thrashman's heart.

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On 23/11/2017 at 11:39 PM, Natassja7 said:

Epic Req ^

I can't believe no-one seems to have mentioned Derek Riggs.. Used to love looking at the Maiden posters and finding all the little hidden details! 'Killers' always used to blow me away.

All the 80s and early 90s Maiden album covers are fantastic. Part of the fun of Maiden really. There is literally not a single thing that is remotely menacing about Iron Maiden. You could take them home to meet your parents. 

As for 'Dance of Death' though - candidate for worst album cover of all time? Or at least, shoddiest execution of what might have been a decent idea? 

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9 minutes ago, Requiem said:

All the 80s and early 90s Maiden album covers are fantastic. Part of the fun of Maiden really. There is literally not a single thing that is remotely menacing about Iron Maiden. You could take them home to meet your parents. 

As for 'Dance of Death' though - candidate for worst album cover of all time? Or at least, shoddiest execution of what might have been a decent idea? 

Yeh..the early ones...come to think about it the later ones don't seem as 'finished'..hmm imma gonna go have a good look at that now..

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2 minutes ago, Requiem said:

Whatever you do, DO NOT look at the baby standing on the wolf in an impossible way. 

:o *typing*

Ah..the baby also appears to be wearing a bikini... yes..all rather bizarre actually... :D Thankyou so much for bringing that to my attention!

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3 hours ago, Natassja7 said:

:o *typing*

Ah..the baby also appears to be wearing a bikini... yes..all rather bizarre actually... :D Thankyou so much for bringing that to my attention!

How they signed it through is one of metal’s enduring mysteries. The whole thing just looks terrible on every level. 

We are way off topic here. I can’t even remember what this thread’s about anymore. I just can’t get that stupid wolf-riding baby out of my mind...

 

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