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Author:  Thrash til' Deth [ Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:30 pm ]
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How many times have we as young metalheads been sold on a record based on the bad-ass quality of it's cover. From the hazy churchyard scene of Sabbath's debut to the grim blackness of Transilvanian Hunger, these legendary images have defined both the message of the lyrics and the tone of the music contained within them. But what covers stand out most to you all? I will get the ball rolling with an all-time favorite of mine.

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Nothing more need be said. As iconic as it gets.
Author:  SilkCrimsonMoon [ Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:29 am ]
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Author:  Goat [ Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:04 pm ]
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God, so many. A few that come to mind:

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Author:  Thrash til' Deth [ Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:56 pm ]
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A few more off the top of my head:

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Probably the coolest, censored cover art ever produced. Heads and tails better than the intended cover which is very forgettable.

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An epic and fitting work to Quorthon's musical vision.

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It's my avatar for a reason, boys and girls. The band's very best cover IMO.
Author:  North From Here [ Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:25 am ]
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Author:  Thy Serpent [ Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:20 pm ]
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There are many more. Can't think of them immediately. This will do for now.
Author:  North From Here [ Mon Jul 07, 2014 4:00 am ]
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Thy Serpent wrote:
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There are many more. Can't think of them immediately. This will do for now.


Lords of Twilight is a lightning bolt cover too, I was listening to that album a few weeks ago: still sounds very good.
Author:  SilkCrimsonMoon [ Mon Jul 07, 2014 4:29 am ]
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Author:  Nickelback666 [ Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:23 am ]
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Author:  Goat [ Mon Jul 07, 2014 5:54 pm ]
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omg teh hilares

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Author:  Thrash til' Deth [ Mon Jul 07, 2014 5:58 pm ]
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Danzig-S/T

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Iron Maiden-Killers

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Metallica-Master of Puppets

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Morbid Angel-Blessed are the Sick
Author:  Thrash til' Deth [ Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:05 pm ]
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Goat wrote:
omg teh hilares

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Don't forget this one:

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Author:  Goat [ Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:12 pm ]
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Speaking of Morbid Angel:

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Plenty of early death metal albums had fantastic artwork that summed up that blaze of creativity. Eg:

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Could nominate every Death album artwork, too.
Author:  SilkCrimsonMoon [ Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:01 pm ]
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Author:  Thy Serpent [ Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:16 pm ]
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Nothing beats this

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And this

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Author:  Thrash til' Deth [ Tue Jul 08, 2014 1:29 am ]
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Ah yes, we can't forget the mighty Manowar. In that same vein:

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Author:  Thrash til' Deth [ Sat Jul 12, 2014 5:11 am ]
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Some great covers from the 90's:

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Iced Earth-Burnt Offerings (Original Cover)

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Pantera-Vulgar Display of Power

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Rage Against the Machine-S/T
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