Metal Storm's Favorite Album Art?

Have you ever taken a good look at some albums in your collection and thought to yourself "My God, if only this piece of shit album was half as good as the album artwork that covers it, it would be a solid 10/10." Pretty much anyone who owns Manowar's Anthology has surely thought that at some point or another.

The point being, it's time to give some props to the unsung heroes who create the album artwork of your favorite, and not-so-favorite albums. We want to know what Metal Storm, as a collective, considers the very best album artwork of all time.

Here's how it works:
Step 1: Go through your album collection, pick out your top 3 favorite album covers of all time, regardless of the quality of the music on the albums.
Step 2: Send a PM to Doc Godin here on Metal Storm with your 3 picks.
Step 3: Tune in on July 31st, and we will reveal the top 50 picks. You can then choose your top 3 favorites out of those 50, and we'll continue to whittle it down in that manner.

The deadline for Round 1 is July 30th.

The point? No point. Just for fun.

- The Metal Storm Team

Posted: 24.07.2012 by Doc Godin

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!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 18:43 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Written by Cynic Metalhead on 25.07.2012 at 18:23 Ugh, spamboat. Well, I think you need to check it out how to use url link's out here. How is that spam? Using links is a preference, not a law, especially when it takes just as long to highlight > right-click > search google/go to address. Loading...
Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6809 From: India	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 18:53 Cynic Metalhead Paisa Vich Nasha Posts: 6809 From: India Written by Guest on 25.07.2012 at 18:43 Written by Cynic Metalhead on 25.07.2012 at 18:23 Ugh, spamboat. Well, I think you need to check it out how to use url link's out here. How is that spam? Using links is a preference, not a law, especially when it takes just as long to highlight > right-click > search google/go to address. Don't you think if he would have properly used a UBB code, that whole thing would have looked pretty nice? ---- Cynic's Metal On Spotify Cynic's Stoner/Sludge/Doom On Spotify Loading...
Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8978 From: Canada	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 18:53 Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8978 From: Canada Written by Cynic Metalhead on 25.07.2012 at 18:23 Ugh, spamboat. Well, I think you need to check it out how to use url link's out here. I can't be the only one who finds it hilarious that Cynic calls out a spammer? (who's not even spamming ) ---- 14:22 - Marcel Hubregtse I do your mum *DESTROY DRUM TRIGGERS* Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 18:58 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Written by Cynic Metalhead on 25.07.2012 at 18:53 Don't you think if he would have properly used a UBB code, that whole thing would have looked pretty nice? Posting a pic with no explanatory text is still considered spam, therefore most picture posts in this topic would be spam. Loading...
m14762mmfmj Posts: 3 From: USA	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 19:02 m14762mmfmj Posts: 3 From: USA How about these: Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 19:08 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Eugh... Meshuggah have some of the worst cover arts of all time. That's probably one of the better ones though (though I prefer the blue version). Loading...
X-Ray Rod Skandino Posts: 18274 From: Sweden	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 19:13 X-Ray Rod Skandino Posts: 18274 From: Sweden Written by Guest on 25.07.2012 at 19:08 (though I prefer the blue version). Same here. Blue usually wins. Although I'm not sure who is the winner in this case: ---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Like you could kiss my ass Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49 Rod, let me love you. Loading...
theFIST Posts: 1061 From: Austria	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 19:18 theFIST Posts: 1061 From: Austria Written by m14762mmfmj on 25.07.2012 at 19:02 How about these: very nice (the others not), but try to beat that: ---- http://metalstormmusicianscorner.bandcamp.com Written by Warman on 07.11.2007 at 22:39 Haha, that's like saying "compose your own Metal album and upload it here, instead of writing a review of an album". :lol: Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 19:22 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Written by X-Ray Rod on 25.07.2012 at 19:13 Same here. Blue usually wins. Although I'm not sure who is the winner in this case: Yeah that's a hard for for those two. I'd probably go the sunset coloured one in a pinch though. Loading...
Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8978 From: Canada	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 19:37 Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8978 From: Canada Damn, I've already submitted, I'd switch out my third for this though. ---- 14:22 - Marcel Hubregtse I do your mum *DESTROY DRUM TRIGGERS* Loading...
ProgVet Posts: 32 From: USA	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 20:42 ProgVet Posts: 32 From: USA Dimmu Borgir -- Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia End of disscusion. Loading...
Abattoir Posts: 3629 From: Slovenia	Permalink 25.07.2012 - 21:50 Abattoir Posts: 3629 From: Slovenia Not sure yet, but probably this two should definitely end up on this personal short list... Loading...
Tristus Scriptor Rancid Reviewer Posts: 293 From: USA	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 03:04 Tristus Scriptor Rancid Reviewer Posts: 293 From: USA Sexcrement - Sloppy Seconds (I'm kidding...oh God, I'm VERY kidding...) Loading...
scaesura Posts: 174 From: USA	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 09:23 scaesura Posts: 174 From: USA Loading...
Paz Posts: 3911 From: Poland	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 13:12 Paz Posts: 3911 From: Poland My favorite is... Loading...
Riscannon Posts: 88 From: USA	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 13:19 Riscannon Posts: 88 From: USA Bloodshot Dawn self titled Loading...
InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2641 From: Germany	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 13:48 InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2641 From: Germany That Pyramid cover is awesome, dunno why I forgot about it. Probably in my 10 favorite covers. ---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself. Loading...
Spirit Molecule spirit molecule Posts: 1918 From: India	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 13:52 Spirit Molecule spirit molecule Posts: 1918 From: India Written by InnerSelf on 24.07.2012 at 17:52 Great idea. Maybe dedicating a spot in the awards for cover artworks ? They used to have a spot in the awards for best cover artwork. I remember Travis Smith won for Dead Soul Tribe's, January Tree. That Sylosis one is quite cool. I haven't seen it before. Checked out the artist (Daniel Goldsworthy) who did their work, he's done some cool art for them. I can't seem to narrow it down to 3 so I'm going to skip it, but I can't wait to see the top 50. I want to see if people prefer illustrations or photo manipulation. I prefer the former. A good example are these two. I would go with the second one any day. ---- If you never wake up from a dream does it become reality? Last fm Don't click here Loading...
InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2641 From: Germany	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 14:43 InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2641 From: Germany Written by Spirit Molecule on 26.07.2012 at 13:52 Written by InnerSelf on 24.07.2012 at 17:52 Great idea. Maybe dedicating a spot in the awards for cover artworks ? They used to have a spot in the awards for best cover artwork. I remember Travis Smith won for Dead Soul Tribe's, January Tree. It'd be cool of they brought it back Quote: I want to see if people prefer illustrations or photo manipulation. I prefer the former. A good example are these two. I would go with the second one any day. Me too ! ---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself. Loading...
Promonex Cathemeral Posts: 9720 From: Germany	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 20:00 Promonex Cathemeral Posts: 9720 From: Germany No love for Shrinebuilder? ---- All life begins with Nu and ends with Nu... This is the truth! This is my belief! ...At least for now. - The Mystery of Life, Vol. 841 Ch. 26 Loading...
Iriki Posts: 122 From: Brazil	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 20:01 Iriki Posts: 122 From: Brazil Loading...
F.N.S.C.A.C Posts: 58 From: UK	Permalink 26.07.2012 - 22:31 F.N.S.C.A.C Posts: 58 From: UK Written by Guest on 24.07.2012 at 23:34 I've seen that artwork used for a number of different bands. The only one I can remember is Jute Gyte but there's definitely another somewhere that used it (though not as effectively as Burning Witch). Didn't even think about it being a painting or whatever, what is it called? Also, where do you find shit like that out? Although i guess you may have just seen it many times.... Loading...
Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands	Permalink 27.07.2012 - 00:19 Marcel Hubregtse Grumpy Old Fuck Posts: 40071 From: The Netherlands Written by Alakazam on 27.07.2012 at 00:00 I find that a terrible album cover The idea was good but the execution was piss poor. ---- Member of the true crusade against European Flower Metal Yesterday is dead and gone, tomorrow is out of sight Dawn Crosby (r.i.p.) 05.04.1963 - 15.12.1996 Loading...
!J.O.O.E.! Account deleted	Permalink 27.07.2012 - 00:23 !J.O.O.E.! Account deleted Ah the Pyramids artwork. Genius one that. Loading...
M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3349 From: Australia	Permalink 27.07.2012 - 03:00 M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3349 From: Australia Got it down to 8. Epicus Doomicus Metalicus (sorry about the spelling), Slania, Ill Innocence, Angels Fall First, The Gathering Wilderness, Blood On Ice, To The Void and something else that I can't remember now. ---- "Another day, another Doug." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!" Loading...
Abattoir Posts: 3629 From: Slovenia	Permalink 27.07.2012 - 11:46 Abattoir Posts: 3629 From: Slovenia Written by Promonex on 26.07.2012 at 20:00 No love for Shrinebuilder? Yeah, one of many stunning works by Josh Graham. Loading...
☥ Account deleted	Permalink 27.07.2012 - 12:13 ☥ Account deleted I've always found this one particularly... interesting. Loading...
Uldreth Posts: 1150 From: Hungary	Permalink 27.07.2012 - 12:17 Uldreth Posts: 1150 From: Hungary Written by scaesura on 26.07.2012 at 09:23 Ahhh, Far Away From The Sun, excellent choice, a bit surprised to see it here. Loading...
Thrillhouse Posts: 4 From: Australia	Permalink 27.07.2012 - 15:08 Thrillhouse Posts: 4 From: Australia Anything by Ed Repka, John Dyer Baizley or Pär Olofsson take the cake. http://aperfectmonster.com/gallery/covers/ http://www.parolofsson.se/?page_id=14 Loading...
Xeravia Posts: 6 From: Australia	Permalink 27.07.2012 - 16:36 Xeravia Posts: 6 From: Australia Http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Eo2oHezpamU/T6QZnL2kLlI/AAAAAAAALG8/M0CBIrjoETw/s400/Horns+Up+Rocks+Dying+Fetus+Reign+Supreme+Album+Cover Loading...