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Mark Riddick
Mark Riddick is an American illustrator and graphic artist, specializing in posters and other graphics for death metal and black metal music.Grow, Kory (2016)How Justin Bieber Got a Heavy-Metal Makeover, ''Rolling Stone'', March 24, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016 Riddick was born in Bossier City, Louisiana in 1976 and raised in Northern Virginia. He holds a BA degree in Studio Art from Greensboro College, North Carolina. His work has been published by underground bands and fanzines, and by recording acts on metal record labels. He also contributed art to the heavy metal cartoon ''Metalocalypse''. In 2016, he worked on merchandise for Justin Bieber and designed a collection for The Hundreds.Krastz, Roger (2016)The Hundreds Team Up With Mark Riddick for New Collection, '' XXL'', June 10, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016 Bands and clients * Arch Enemy * Arsis [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. It typically employs heavily distorted and low-tuned guitars, played with techniques such as palm muting and tremolo picking; deep growling vocals; aggressive, powerful drumming, featuring double kick and blast beat techniques; minor keys or atonality; abrupt tempo, key, and time signature changes; and chromatic chord progressions. The lyrical themes of death metal may include slasher film-style violence,Moynihan, Michael, and Dirik Søderlind (1998). Lords of Chaos (2nd ed.). Feral House. , p. 27 political conflict, religion, nature, philosophy, true crime and science fiction. Building from the musical structure of thrash metal and early black metal, death metal emerged during the mid-1980s. Bands such as Venom, Celtic Frost, Slayer, and Kreator were important influences on the genre's creation. Possessed, Death, Necrophagia, Obituary, Autopsy, and Morbid Angel are often considered pioneers of the genre. In t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dying Fetus
Dying Fetus is an American death metal band originally from Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Formed in 1991, the group is known for their consistently hook-laden song structures, characterized by blast beats, complex riffing, slam riffs and heavy breakdowns. Additionally, their reality-based lyrics characterized by political/modern themes are notable in death metal. Various line-up changes throughout the years have left John Gallagher as the sole remaining original member, as well as the band's driving force. According to Gallagher, the band name was chosen while the members were of adolescent ages and was intended to be offensive. To date, Dying Fetus has released eight studio albums. History Beginnings (1991–1996) Dying Fetus was founded in 1991 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, by John Gallagher (guitar, vocals) and Jason Netherton (bass, vocals). The band began in earnest when the pair met up with guitarist/vocalist Nick Speleos in 1992. It was decided then that Gallagher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Illustrators
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Majestic Strike
Majestic or The Majestic may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film * ''The Majestic'' (film), a 2001 film starring Jim Carrey * ''Majestic'' (film), a 2002 Indian film * The main antagonist of 50 Cent's 2005 film ''Get Rich or Die Tryin''' Music Bands * Majestic (band), a former power metal band * Majestic (producer), English DJ and record producer Albums * ''Majestic'' (Gamma Ray album), 2005 * ''Majestic'', 2010, by ReinXeed * ''Majestic'' (Kari Jobe album), 2014 * '' Majestic: Revisited'', a 2015 Kari Jobe album Songs * "The Majestic", from the 1961 ''Runaround Sue'' album by Dion * "Majestic", from the 1981 '' Captured'' album by Journey * "Majestic", a 2008 single by Wax Fang Other uses in arts and entertainment * ''Majestic'' (video game), a 2001 alternate reality video game * Mr. Majestic, a WildStorm Comics superhero Buildings * Majestic Building (other) * Majestic Cinema (other) * Majestic Hotel (other), a list of hotels, includi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kryptos (band)
Kryptos is an Indian heavy metal band from Bangalore, India, formed in 1998 by Nolan Lewis (vocals/guitars) and Ganesh K. (bassist). They are one of the pioneers of the modern Indian heavy metal movement. Since their inception the band has released six albums: '' Spiral Ascent'' (2004), '' The Ark of Gemini'' (2008),'' The Coils of Apollyon'' (2013), ''Burn Up The Night'' (2016), ''Afterburner'' (2019) and ''Force of Danger'' (2021). History Early years (1998–2003) Kryptos was formed in late 1998, Essentially a classic heavy metal band—they focus on fusing NWOBHM styling with elements of 1980s thrash metal. Their primary influences include Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden along with secondary influences such as Coroner, Kreator, Mercyful Fate, and Candlemass. Debut album (2004) Their debut album '' Spiral Ascent'' quickly spread through the underground circuit in India as well as countries like Germany, Argentina and other parts of Europe. The album althoug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halls Of Amenti
''Halls of Amenti'' is a one-song EP by Cephalic Carnage released by Willowtip Records. The song is 19 minutes in length. It is an experimental song done in a doom metal style, using some death metal vocals. ''Halls of Amenti'' was intended to be the first in a series of three. The second release, titled ''Antarctica: Journey to Amenti'', has not been released. The story revolves around a planet being turned into a block of ice, with its inhabitants eventually becoming allergic to the sun's rays, having to live underground to retain warmth. When the planet eventually begins thawing, the inhabitants are finally forced to face the deadly light. It was played live for the first time at the 2008 Roadburn Festival. Track listing Personnel * Lenzig Leal – vocals * Zac Joe – guitar * Steve Goldberg – guitar * Jawsh Mullen – bass * John Merryman – drums Production * Cephalic Carnage – production * Dave Otero – production, recording, engineering, mixing See also * Amen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalic Carnage
Cephalic Carnage is an American death metal band formed in Denver, Colorado in 1992. The band comprises vocalist Lenzig Leal, guitarists Steve Goldberg and Brian Hopp, drummer John Merryman and bassist Nick Schendzielos. Cephalic Carnage has released six studio albums and toured in North America, Europe and Japan. Cephalic Carnage play a technically proficient deathgrind style, progressively experiment with other genres, and incorporate songs of joke nature into their albums, such as parodies of black metal or metalcore. They refer themselves as "rocky mountain hydro grindcore, grind". History Conforming to Abnormality, Exploiting Dysfunction (1992–2001) Cephalic Carnage formed in Denver, Colorado, in 1992 by vocalist Lenzig Leal, former drummer Anthony Chavez, and guitarist Zac Joe. The trio recorded a demo EP titled ''Scrape My Lungs'' in 1993, but then took a break until 1996, when they recruited drummer John Merryman, guitarist Steve Goldberg and bassist Doug William ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starve For The Devil
''Starve for the Devil'' is the fourth studio album by the melodic death metal band Arsis. It was released on February 9, 2010, by Nuclear Blast Records. History Recording started in September 2009 at Planet Z Studios. Production was handled by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, who is best known for his work with Rob Zombie, Queensrÿche, Hatebreed, Overkill, and many others. The album artwork was handled by Mark Riddick, who worked with Arsis on all of their earlier releases. ''Starve for the Devil'' debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, making it the highest charting Arsis album. Although ''Starve for the Devil'' was originally scheduled for a January 15 release date, it was pushed back into February with an announcement that a bonus track would be included on the European and Asian releases, and that two bonus tracks would be included on the limited Nuclear Blast mail order and vinyl editions. However, the second bonus track, a cover version of Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United In Regret
''United in Regret'' is the second studio album released by the death metal band Arsis. This album has Noah Martin on session bass as opposed to James Malone, and features a guest guitar solo by Emil Werstler of Chimaira and Dååth on "The Things You Said." ''United in Regret'' received favorable reviews from press worldwide, including The Village Voice, Pop Matters, Metal Review,http://metalreview.com/Reviews/3221/Arsis-United-In-Regret.aspx and Metal Maniacs magazine. Track listing All songs written by James Malone, except where noted. # "Oh, the Humanity" - 4:25 # "...And the Blind One Came" - 5:03 # "United in Regret" - 3:47 # "I Speak Through Shadows" - 4:06 # "Lust Before the Maggots Conquest" - 4:47 # "The Marriage Bed" - 3:15 # "The Cold Resistance" - 3:48 # "The Things You Said" ( Depeche Mode cover) - 3:23 # "Hopeless Truth" - 3:54 Credits Personnel *James Malone - vocals, guitars *Mike Van Dyne - drums *Noah Martin - bass Additional personnel * Emil Werstler - gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Dahlia Murder (band)
The Black Dahlia Murder is an American melodic death metal band from Waterford, Michigan, formed in 2001. Their name is derived from the 1947 unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, often referred to as Black Dahlia. Currently, the band consists of lead vocalist Brian Eschbach, bassist Max Lavelle, drummer Alan Cassidy, and guitarists Brandon Ellis and Ryan Knight. The Black Dahlia Murder has undergone various lineup changes, with Trevor Strnad and Eschbach remaining the only constant members, until the former's death in 2022, which then saw Eschbach take over lead vocals. Out of the nine studio albums they have released to date, the last eight have charted on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, with their fifth album ''Ritual'' peaking at No. 31 in 2011, marking them as one of the most popular contemporary American extreme metal bands. Their ninth and latest album '' Verminous'' was released on April 17, 2020. History Formation, ''Unhallowed'' and ''Miasma'' (2001–2006) The Black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suicide Silence
Suicide Silence is an American deathcore band from Riverside, California. The band was established in 2002, and has released six studio albums, three EPs, and nineteen music videos. They were awarded the ''Revolver'' Golden God award for "Best New Talent" in 2009. The group currently consists of guitarists Chris Garza and Mark Heylmun, bassist Dan Kenny, vocalist Hernan "Eddie" Hermida and drummer Ernie Iniguez. History Formation, demos and self-titled debut EP (2002–2006) Suicide Silence was founded in 2002 in Riverside, California. At the time, it was a side project made up of musicians from other bands. The band's first release was in 2003: the ''Death Awaits'' demo. After ''Death Awaits'' was completed, the band began recording a second demo, which was released in 2004 and saw a fair change in the group's lineup; Josh Goddard replaced Justin Tufano on drums and Mike Olheiser replaced Chris Grucelski on bass. It also saw the firing of vocalist Tanner Womack after the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suffocation (band)
Suffocation is an American death metal band formed in 1988 in Centereach, New York, consisting of lead guitarist Terrance Hobbs, bassist Derek Boyer, rhythm guitarist Charlie Errigo, drummer Eric Morotti, and vocalist Ricky Myers. The band rose to prominence with the 1991 debut album '' Effigy of the Forgotten'', which became a blueprint for death metal in the 1990s. Since then, Suffocation has recorded a further seven albums. These feature growled vocals with downtuned guitars, fast and complex guitar riffs and drumming, open chord notes and occasional breakdowns. History Early years and the 1990s era (1988–1998) Suffocation was formed in 1988 in Long Island, New York, by vocalist Frank Mullen, guitarists Guy Marchais and Todd German, bassist Josh Barohn, and a drummer whose name hasn't been disclosed. By 1990, the band had hired guitarists Terrance Hobbs and Doug Cerrito along with drummer Mike Smith, who were members of a local band called Mortuary, which had already di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
