MORBID ANGEL UNVEILS COVER ARTWORK

vega · Post by **vega** » 31 Mar 2011, 15:17

i think there is too much of the text on album cover and words are very big.

also it is problem that we do not understand what it is meaning so it will only be mention as "I"

M.Bison · Post by **M.Bison** » 31 Mar 2011, 15:19

Speaking of Behemoth I just came across this photo:

http://www.behemoth.pl/site/downloads/p ... ion_05.jpg

Looks very similiar mask to me

Spirits of the Deep Waters · 31 Mar 2011, 15:25

Both covers is phenomenal I think.

FUKKET · Post by **FUKKET** » 31 Mar 2011, 15:33

[quote name="zim"]It's not Vadim so that makes me happy.

But it doesn't feel like a MA cover to me. It really looks like something from a death-core band you'd see in Hot Topic.[/quote]

FUKKET · Post by **FUKKET** » 31 Mar 2011, 15:34

my vote: unsure

Mesarthim · Post by **Mesarthim** » 31 Mar 2011, 15:45

for all you bashing the new album art....lets us not forgot this pos:

i'm sorry, but the new album art is a billion times better than the art of heretic.

Victor Frankenstein · Post by **Victor Frankenstein** » 31 Mar 2011, 16:45

[quote name="Ctrl + Hmn + Del"]

i'm sorry, but the new album art is a billion times better than the art of heretic.

[/quote]

Yeah, if you're gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that

Teh new cover is confusing. The symbolism is unclear and it looks just like a bad joke. Not bad, but not magnificient either.

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 31 Mar 2011, 17:17

Funny how opinions differ.

I like the cover of H very much. All the symolism. I do not like the artwork of the booket itself however...

Gateways i do not like. It is not one of seagraves best and looks childish. and the tray inlay screams amateur photoshop.

I wonder why they made the Typography like it is on the new one.

Because of the weird spacing i read:

ILL VD DIV IN V M IN SAN V S

ILL VD

DIV

IN V M

IN

SAN V S

The spacing is so off every graphic designer get instant eyeache. This must be intentional.

Also all geometric and sigil stuff looks interesting.

The EP looks nice but more befitting a progressive blackmetal band..IMO.

All in all it is again different and food for thought which is good. I like it.

I think i might be buying al lot of tour T's again.

[quote name="Ctrl + Hmn + Del"]for all you bashing the new album art....lets us not forgot this pos:

i'm sorry, but the new album art is a billion times better than the art of heretic.[/quote]

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 31 Mar 2011, 17:38

Yep, I do like the sigil stuff in the new one.

I still like Heretic as well. I agree with the booklet, it's very easy and simple/ugly. Really anxious to see what the new one looks like.

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 31 Mar 2011, 18:17

[quote name="Void"]The song title "Destructos VS The Earth" is completely NON MA imho... I mean... WTF guys?

[/quote]

Sounds like a GWAR song, doesn't it? Like perhaps all of the Destructos (Techno Destructo, Bozo Destructo, and that other one) getting together to attack Earth.

Hugo. · Post by **Hugo.** » 31 Mar 2011, 22:35

[quote name="uni777"]Funny how opinions differ.

Gateways i do not like. It is not one of seagraves best and looks childish. and the tray inlay screams amateur photoshop. [/quote]

My own couldnt differ much more from this. For me, Gateways is the best MA cover by a long shot. My opinion is very much informed by the music as well. I think artwork/music have a excellent relationship.

I hope the Illud cover will take on a whole new meaning when the music is released.

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 31 Mar 2011, 22:40

LOL the cover of gateways is an representation of a game level. (can't remember which..

Void help me out here

)

Pesonally i have not found any relation to the music.

But it is nice to see the different impressions art has on people.

[quote name="winburger"]
[quote name="uni777"]Funny how opinions differ.

Gateways i do not like. It is not one of seagraves best and looks childish. and the tray inlay screams amateur photoshop. [/quote]

My own couldnt differ much more from this. For me, Gateways is the best MA cover by a long shot. My opinion is very much informed by the music as well. I think artwork/music have a excellent relationship.

I hope the Illud cover will take on a whole new meaning when the music is released.[/quote]

VARG · Post by **VARG** » 31 Mar 2011, 22:47

[quote name="lavaGhoul"]but I prefer morbid angel hand made artwork(from A to G)

this is one is not bad, better than heretic.

But no more lava feel in the artwork

[/quote]

Covenant is hand made?

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 31 Mar 2011, 22:50

[quote name="VARG"]
[quote name="lavaGhoul"]but I prefer morbid angel hand made artwork(from A to G)

this is one is not bad, better than heretic.

But no more lava feel in the artwork

[/quote]

Covenant is hand made?[/quote]

Yeah. The objects were assembled and the lighting was set. Then, a photograph was taken.

VARG · Post by **VARG** » 31 Mar 2011, 22:54

[quote name="lavaGhoul"]fully computerized album art

[/quote]

Morbid Angel now enter a new era, just like the rest of the world, called, the FUTURE. with all the new things that come with it: change and evolution.

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 31 Mar 2011, 22:56

[quote name="VARG"]
[quote name="lavaGhoul"]fully computerized album art

[/quote]

Morbid Angel now enter a new era, just like the rest of the world, called, the FUTURE. with all the new things that come with it: change and evolution.[/quote]

Idiot. "Progress" is no excuse for inferior art.

Hallucinating dead · Post by **Hallucinating dead** » 31 Mar 2011, 22:59

[quote name="VARG"]
[quote name="lavaGhoul"]but I prefer morbid angel hand made artwork(from A to G)

this is one is not bad, better than heretic.

But no more lava feel in the artwork

[/quote]

Covenant is hand made?[/quote]

i can be a picture, but the other albums

and Dan's MA artwork(A and G) is

Hallucinating dead · Post by **Hallucinating dead** » 31 Mar 2011, 23:00

[quote name="VARG"]
[quote name="lavaGhoul"]fully computerized album art

[/quote]

Morbid Angel now enter a new era, just like the rest of the world, called, the FUTURE. with all the new things that come with it: change and evolution.[/quote]

Art and Music never gets old

VARG · Post by **VARG** » 31 Mar 2011, 23:11

[quote name="pulsar"]
[quote name="VARG"]
[quote name="lavaGhoul"]fully computerized album art

[/quote]

Morbid Angel now enter a new era, just like the rest of the world, called, the FUTURE. with all the new things that come with it: change and evolution.[/quote]

Idiot. "Progress" is no excuse for inferior art.[/quote]

Well sir, i was talking about the "fully computerized album " part. Not about the end result being good or bad.

A lot of people prefer hand-drawn art without excuses, but I think that computers have also brought some new good options to the table. I like them both

And by the way, I'm still undecided about the album cover's final design too..

Hallucinating dead · Post by **Hallucinating dead** » 31 Mar 2011, 23:19

according to me, whats pinching me the most in this are the colors, so un-death metal, as far as i understand morbid angel music, as far as i understand art, it speaks more than words and this just out of the track, MA always try to do something new but as ive mentioned above no more "lava" feel . Both of the album arts have weak and fancy colors. There is another thing wrong in it, which i am unable to explain in words.

As being an artist ive said that, just my opinion.

Conservative_Heretic · Post by **Conservative_Heretic** » 31 Mar 2011, 23:26

Just to throw some more 2 cents out there - I read several comments about it not being "death metal" enough and not being in line with their previous offerings. I think since it has been 8 YEARS since their last album it is good to really mix it up with this one. Plus I venture to say that they have transcended death metal. That is such a fucking limiting nomer for them anyway. Not knocking or taking away from death metal as a genre, but as you all know about me by now, Morbid Angel is much more than just your typical death metal band to me and transcends all others. It is the living embodiment of true personal and spiritual freedom: an apex of what it means to be oneself and to throw off those limitations society, family, and others so often put upon us; either willingly or not.

To me, and this is only my opinion, when Formulas came out the traditional death metal vibe was gone for a far more superior sound and elevation of their music. It has taken on a much more spiritual plateau lyrically than most of their previous works. Now with David back in, this may well change as his tastes seemed to be more of a traditional Satanic strain when it came to the lyrics. Not ALL of them obvioulsy as Chapel is pretty fucking Satanic and anti-xtian

Personally I am glad it does NOT look like another typical death metal cover as they are far removed from such a simple concept. They have become godlike via their own talents and they carry again that tradition of every album sounding so different, I think with the enormous gulf between this album and their last: We are going to be in for one HELLUVA surprise. For better or worse, but is not going to sound like anything they have ever done before. We have had a great discussion already concerning the Latin phrasing being used, and going with that strain of thought/title the cover makes sense. (Though I am still wondering why the Prophet/Messenger/God has only 3 arms, but anywho)

And yes, I am excited but also nervous as well and the B-side title: Well I have read earlier where Trey has really gotten into the techno-partying lifestyle and his MySpace had that techno style music for awhile. Ultimately though, who knows. This is one of the myriad of reasons I, along with most other members of this board I dare say, love this band so much and I proudly wear their Blasphegram inked on my left shoulder: They are true innovators, and leaders.

The views and opinions on this thread are great.

Ultimately though, it is fucking Morbid Angel and the album WILL BE

Conservative_Heretic · Post by **Conservative_Heretic** » 31 Mar 2011, 23:28

[quote name="M.Bison"]Speaking of Behemoth I just came across this photo:

http://www.behemoth.pl/site/downloads/p ... ion_05.jpg

Looks very similiar mask to me

[/quote]

Perhaps same photographers used?

Also when looking at the cover it reminded me of Pyramid Head from Silent Hill:

Love of Lava · Post by **Love of Lava** » 31 Mar 2011, 23:29

[quote name="Ctrl + Hmn + Del"]for all you bashing the new album art....lets us not forgot this pos:

i'm sorry, but the new album art is a billion times better than the art of heretic.[/quote]

i really like the heretic cover it fits just perfect and it looks definetly better than the new one !

Spirits of the Deep Waters · 31 Mar 2011, 23:46

I actually like the album cover alot, even more than the 7" cover. I don't know how but I get a Covenant-vibe out of it, with the real photograph and the sigils. The 7" is too much Watain/Behemoth-ish.

Hallucinating dead · Post by **Hallucinating dead** » 31 Mar 2011, 23:50

whatever it is, but nothings gonna change my respect for MA because of the existing un-matchable music.

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 01 Apr 2011, 00:11

I always liked the fact that MA covers were NOT typical DeathMetal covers. Not the usual guts and gore type of stuff. With all MA covers (exluding G imo) i get the feeling of a deeper thought behind it. Even the weird Domination cover. Of which i like the alternative LP version even more.

Also while i understand the feelings towards "digital" art, i personally have nothing against it. I like to paint and draw, but i also create stuff digitally. The same passion goes in the work only the medium is different. It is the same comparison as a classical player dissing a electric player because of his use of an amp and effects, or a piano player dissing a keyboard player for getting his tones out of modules.

Either it touches base with you or it doesn't.

zim · Post by **zim** » 01 Apr 2011, 00:17

I'm surprised you dislike the G artwork so much, I think it's one of their best.

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 01 Apr 2011, 00:28

[quote name="zim"]I'm surprised you dislike the G artwork so much, I think it's one of their best.[/quote]

While the other covers seem to hold a deeper meaning (to me), G is just to superficial for me. I do not think it is ugly, but i still think Dan Seagrave did much better ones. The only song i can link it to is Opening of the gates. But compared to the imagery of Formulas it does not impress me that much.

To me G comes to close to a typical DM cover. No disrespect intended.

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 01 Apr 2011, 00:31

All the talk of the new artwork aside.. i am glad they did not change the logo as was talked about a few month back.

And i like the blasphegram thingys on the hands.

Already this one has me looking at it more times than any cover recently. There is the John Dee sigil in it, a mandala and some sigils i cannot make out because of the quality.. interesting...

-M- · Post by **-M-** » 01 Apr 2011, 00:36

[quote name="Godsdefeat"]

The whole techno on the dancefloor story worries me a bit though[/quote]

That's what I'm waiting for. I hope it won't be typical techno remix or something like Laibach Remixes. I want to hear something new, something that nobody ever did before.

Spirits of the Deep Waters · 01 Apr 2011, 00:42

Formulas has the greatest artwork to me. How the purifying flames of Tiamat turns the mundane and trivial into immolation.

Conservative_Heretic · Post by **Conservative_Heretic** » 01 Apr 2011, 00:43

[quote name="uni777"]And i like the blasphegram thingys on the hands.

Already this one has me looking at it more times than any cover recently. There is the John Dee sigil in it, a mandala and some sigils i cannot make out because of the quality.. interesting...[/quote]

Exactly. The magick is working already, to coin a phrase. There is much more to this cover than initially meets the eye. The more I look at it, the more I appreciate it, but as another member said I am very interested to HEAR it and see if it blends together as well as most of the other covers have.

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 01 Apr 2011, 00:49

Totally off topic but i just realized i've been listening to MA for the last 23 years..

Fuck i'm really old...

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 01 Apr 2011, 00:56

[quote name="uni777"]LOL the cover of gateways is an representation of a game level. (can't remember which..

Void help me out here

)

Pesonally i have not found any relation to the music.

But it is nice to see the different impressions art has on people.[/quote]

It's not an exact representation of a game level, which means a Quake 3 Arena map. Obviously it's a representation of Annihilation and some sort of gateway into it. But when an interviewer asked Trey the thought behind the cover art of Gateways, he said that it was inspired by Quake 3 and that it could be a Quake 3 deathmatch map.

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 01 Apr 2011, 01:01

Thanks

i could not remember what you told me about it.

[quote name="Void"]
[quote name="uni777"]LOL the cover of gateways is an representation of a game level. (can't remember which..

Void help me out here

)

Pesonally i have not found any relation to the music.

But it is nice to see the different impressions art has on people.[/quote]

It's not an exact representation of a game level, which means a Quake 3 Arena map. Obviously it's a representation of Annihilation and some sort of gateway into it. But when an interviewer asked Trey the thought behind the cover art of Gateways, he said that it was inspired by Quake 3 and that it could be a Quake 3 deathmatch map.[/quote]

Hallucinating dead · Post by **Hallucinating dead** » 01 Apr 2011, 01:02

formulas cover is great but Dan's artworks are not simple, not direct i must say, same is with gateways.

and yes the best of all

Conservative_Heretic · Post by **Conservative_Heretic** » 01 Apr 2011, 01:28

[quote name="uni777"]Totally off topic but i just realized i've been listening to MA for the last 23 years..

Fuck i'm really old...

[/quote]

Yep ole timer, right behind you, 20 years this year

Humwawa · Post by **Humwawa** » 01 Apr 2011, 01:58

uni777 wrote:

Totally off topic but i just realized i've been listening to MA for the last 23 years..

Fuck i'm really old...

I know how you feel. 22 years of Morbid time for me it is...

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 01 Apr 2011, 02:16

[quote name="VARG"]
[quote name="pulsar"]
[quote name="VARG"]
[quote name="lavaGhoul"]fully computerized album art

[/quote]

Morbid Angel now enter a new era, just like the rest of the world, called, the FUTURE. with all the new things that come with it: change and evolution.[/quote]

Idiot. "Progress" is no excuse for inferior art.[/quote]

Well sir, i was talking about the "fully computerized album " part. Not about the end result being good or bad.

A lot of people prefer hand-drawn art without excuses, but I think that computers have also brought some new good options to the table. I like them both

And by the way, I'm still undecided about the album cover's final design too..[/quote]

Well, that sounds a lot more agreeable, then.

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 01 Apr 2011, 04:06

Some of you people are putting way too much thought into this. It's just an album cover.

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 01 Apr 2011, 04:08

Wrong.

Morbid Angel album covers aren't just album covers.

Shredlord · Post by **Shredlord** » 01 Apr 2011, 04:25

WIth all of this shit flying around about the cover, can you imagine the vitriol that the actual CD will generate?

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 01 Apr 2011, 04:28

[quote name="COCK BALLS PUBE TITS"]Some of you people are putting way too much thought into this. It's just an album cover.[/quote]

Syysysyd · Post by **Syysysyd** » 01 Apr 2011, 07:34

honestly, this cover makes me care slightly less about the album.

Uni777 · Post by **Uni777** » 01 Apr 2011, 13:17

[quote name="Shredlord"]WIth all of this shit flying around about the cover, can you imagine the vitriol that the actual CD will generate?[/quote]

Blessed generated that, as did Covenant and Formulas even more.. All monumental masterpieces

Honestly i am kinda sad the cover was revealed before the release. In the old day you bought the album and got the whole package in one time. That made for an other first impression. I know in this day and age that would not be desiarable marketing wise.

I'll wait until i have the actual packaging in my hand before listening. Even if there is a dl avaliable.

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 01 Apr 2011, 13:17

[quote name="Void"]Wrong.

Morbid Angel album covers aren't just album covers.[/quote]

Yeah, they are.

It's only what you make it out to be. If you want to read deeper into it, knock yourself out, but at the end of the day, it's just art for a collection of music.

vO)))id · Post by **vO)))id** » 01 Apr 2011, 14:21

Ok, that's true Tam.

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 01 Apr 2011, 14:30

Grudge · Post by **Grudge** » 01 Apr 2011, 15:49

I don't like that combichrist music at all

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 01 Apr 2011, 20:23

[quote name="uni777"]
[quote name="Shredlord"]WIth all of this shit flying around about the cover, can you imagine the vitriol that the actual CD will generate?[/quote]

Blessed generated that, as did Covenant and Formulas even more.. All monumental masterpieces

Honestly i am kinda sad the cover was revealed before the release. In the old day you bought the album and got the whole package in one time. That made for an other first impression. I know in this day and age that would not be desiarable marketing wise.

I'll wait until i have the actual packaging in my hand before listening. Even if there is a dl avaliable.[/quote]

If this album is even half the masterpiece that those were, I'll be beyond satisfied.