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The Photographic Five: Selections by Brandon Baun of THE DROWNED GOD
The Philly frontman highlights a significant yet often overlooked component of a release. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): A month ago today,...
Apr 26, 2021


Premiere: WITHERED and Paul Romano share behind the scenes video on 'Verloren' album cover
An inside look at the dedication placed to immaculately craft the face of this brutal beast. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): Five full-lengths...
Apr 23, 2021


Behind the Cover: GOJIRA - Fortitude
Exploring the significance of art as a conduit for activism during a time plagued by turmoil. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): In the famous...
Apr 20, 2021


The Guiding Five: Selections by Jack Whitescarver of AMITURE
The New York creative uncovers the roots behind his blissfully luscious musical output. A month ago today, Dots Per Inch Music gave way...
Apr 18, 2021


Behind The Cover: NEPTUNIAN MAXIMALISM - Solar Drone Ceremony
Despite being created years apart, the work of Cazalet and Flament coalesce as one. When preparing for a new album's release cycle, it's...
Apr 8, 2021


The best album covers of March 2021
An eclectic mix of artistic heavy hitters and new faces to our monthly column. From Marald van Haasteren's wondrous gold portrait for...
Mar 28, 2021


Behind The Cover: VREID - Wild North West
Dissecting the craft of a black n' roll western that puts you face to face with death. In the true spirit of Sognametal, Norway's VREID...
Mar 25, 2021


Our Righteous Fathers Weep: PARADISE LOST - Gothic Retrospective Featuring Aaron Aedy
On its pearl anniversary, we dive into one of the most important metal records of the 1990s alongside one of the men who helped create...
Mar 18, 2021


Behind the Cover: CANNIBAL CORPSE - Violence Unimagined
Looking back at a death metal legacy as we come face to face with a new gruesome killer. *Viewer discretion is advised* If you're viewing...
Mar 9, 2021


Count On Community: The Obscure Art of Justin Bartlett (VBERKVLT)
We compile our favorite VBERKVLT works in support of the artist's ongoing battle. From Relapse Records skateboards to wine bottles and a...
Mar 8, 2021


The best album covers of February 2021
Love month enticed audiences with a varied selection of standouts. The first of March is here and so are we with yet another collection...
Feb 28, 2021


The best album covers of January 2021
An eclectic selection spanning all ends of the musical spectrum. January came and went and 2021 is off to a solid start, musically at...
Jan 31, 2021


Behind the Cover: FROZEN SOUL - Crypt Of Ice
Picking our way through the Texas unit's deadly homage to classic slasher films. Time is of the essence and Fort Worth-based FROZEN SOUL...
Jan 5, 2021


Behind the Cover: NAS - King's Disease
Decolonizing the narrative of dark art via the story of mankind. With centuries passed and cultures lost along the way, the average...
Dec 14, 2020


Music Will Get Us Through - Looking Back At 2020 Through The Eyes of Those Who Helped Shape It
We checked in with with a handful of the artists that were contained in our own contributors' end-of-year lists to see what was in theirs...
Dec 14, 2020


Behind the Cover: PROTEST THE HERO - Palimpsest
An in-depth look at one of this year's most profound album covers. Year-end list season is underway and our second annual art feature put...
Dec 11, 2020


Behind the Cover: SPILLAGE VILLAGE - Spilligion
An examination of the renaissance-driven cover illustration for a modern rap marvel. Throughout the years of constant exposure to new...
Dec 7, 2020


Time Signatures: An Interview With Bobby Jarzombek of FATES WARNING
Talking all things Fates and 'Long Day Good Night' with the acclaimed metal drummer. Words by K-Man (@kmanriffs): I’ve seen Bobby...
Nov 30, 2020


The top 30 albums of 2020
Presenting a collection of gems found within the momentous year. It's been a week from the release of our top 30 album covers of 2020...
Nov 30, 2020


Behind the Cover: DARK TRANQUILITY - Moment
An in-depth look at the visual approach to a contemporary melodeath staple. Amidst the crimson skies of Niklas Sundin's atmospheric...
Nov 25, 2020
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