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| The Fires of Hell |
 Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:25 pm |
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New album art revealed. Dont quite know what to make...
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| Zero Squiggles |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:41 pm |
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| That looks like an album cover you can't take seriously! |
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| Paddysclosed |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:58 pm |
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With some of the song titles they've leaked, I wouldn't be surprised if this was a joke. Hopefully, anyway.  |
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| thejuice |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:16 pm |
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I'm starting to get the feeling that this will be the album where Mastodons legacy falls to pieces.
The fact that there wont be any concept or story may suggest the band have shot all their bolts by now. Whatever about the album cover which might mean feck all in regards musical quality it does suggest they might settle for anything.
The care and thought behind the last few album covers is replaced with something that might have just looked cool. And perhaps that makes it a true representation of the music.
Another thing about them lately is that they are really giving Kiss a run for their money when it comes to putting your logo on assorted garbage just to make a few bucks. Everything from sunglasses to stiletto hair combs.
But this could all be a joke. But my gut tells me otherwise. If the track released earlier in the month, which was a leftover from CTS, is indicative of what is to come then I think my prediction will be true.
Sure it was heavy and it sounded like Mastodon but it lacked anything to hook you in, little in the way of a memorable twist.
So whatever about the cover or the song titles, so long as the keep the music interesting I'll be happy but the omens aren't so good to my eyes. |
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| pentagrimes |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:29 pm |
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I stopped giving a fuck about Mastodon a while back, but I actually like this cover. It stands out a whole lot more than the generic metal record sleeve, which is why I reckon they use it.
That and the fact that it looks like a Melvins record - a band they clearly have a massive hard on for. |
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| LordCrumb |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:37 pm |
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| Looks like a demonic lego cow with bse. |
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| Barrytron |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:39 pm |
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| So what's wrong with it. Not enough dragons or something is it? It's better than that fucking Arch Enemy cover, where the lead robo-zombie has a sweet cleavage. Pathetic! |
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| Paddysclosed |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:45 pm |
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| I really liked the continuity of the artwork from the last few albums, personally. |
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| Nephin Records |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:59 pm |
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| Loki |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:00 pm |
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Barrytron wrote: So what's wrong with it. Not enough dragons or something is it? It's better than that fucking Arch Enemy cover, where the lead robo-zombie has a sweet cleavage. Pathetic!
ha ha, agreed entirely. The robot on the banner pic has a baleful expression, either from the banality of evil in robo zombie anarcho-combat or the worthlessness of the new AE.
i think it's a hilariously daft cover, remind s me of Mars Volta for some reason. Stands out if nothing else. |
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| ConnorBK |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:06 pm |
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It looks like a cover QOTSA/The Mars Volta would release.
Hope they don't fuck up a flawless back catalogue with this. |
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| monsterbap |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:46 pm |
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| The Fires of Hell |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:53 pm |
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Metalireland
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Not actually that different from classic heavy metal, all told. |
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| nev_crucifracture |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:30 pm |
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I've seen more jaws being pulled by some cow on thomas street.
Good yokes obviously. |
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| Deevolution |
| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:34 pm |
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y'know Priest's Vengeance and Defenders were my initial thoughts too! ...as long as the music is great i'm not worried, BUT Mastodon did have an almost classic album cover thing going on ALA maiden for the first 7 albums with derek riggs...
here's some of the artists other work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajfosik/ |
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