#death metal typography

[heyitsrink]

Fool's Fate but make it Death Metal

Inspired by yet another unhinged RotE discord convo from a while back.

[lizrrdbreath]

I made a new logotype for the combat robotics team, will definitely be making stickers, will hopefully be making back patches.

First time I've properly touched the tablet pen in like 18 months. Maybe I can start drawing again finally?

[x-heesy]

Ʀλ₦Ð¥ ØƦŦłZ 🖤🖤🖤

In my dominion, I control the weak

And in vain, in pain, they turn the other cheek

I'm soulless

I'm soulless

I'm soulless

I'm soulless

In my dominion, I tear their soul apart

Pure eternal hate run through my soulless heart

I am soulless

I'm soulless

I am soulless

I am soulless

I'm soulless to the core

I'm 666

I am your death

I am the crucifix on which you are nailed

Their pain makes me strong

I breathe from their fear

I am the one man, call, "Wrong"

I laugh at their tears

I live where angels cry

I make them suffer my sin

Screams released in agony, as I undress them from skin

In my dominion, blood will always reign

I damn your soul to everlasting pain

I'm soulless

I'm soulless

I am soulless

I'm soulless

I'm soulless to the core

I'm sent, sent, sent

I am your death

I am your curse and your pains

Soulless - remastered 2003 by Grave 🎵

Spotify

[hillfogstudio]

Made this last year when Shadow of Intent dropped a new single 🤘

[ziigoatt]

Flyer necrot

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

PROTO-DEATH METAL VOCALS IN AMERICAN HARDCORE -- CLASS OF '83.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on Arlington, Virginia "outsider" hardcore punk band UNITED MUTATION, established 1980 as DARK SELF IMAGE, and now infamous among hardcore circles for having some of the grimmest, most grotesque vocals of their day.

YOU BREED LIKE RATS: "How did Mike Brown come up with such a disgusting, and amazing, voice (years before many death metal and hardcore bands would adopt similar styles)?"

JAY FOX (U.M. bassist): "Mike Brown's voice… No effort was made, that's the way it came out. He eid work on it after the fact but it was never planned as a vocal style. We have been touted as being innovators in the style as well as criticized by people who seem to think we were bandwagon jumpers, but the truth is, that was Mike's voice. What you hear is what it was."

-- YOU BREED LIKE RATS (2008 A.D.)

Sources: http://youbreedlikerats.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-interview-with-jay-from-united.html & CVLT Nation.

[ndylaurent]

Selfdestructo bust

[yourbratan]

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[bookclub4m]

Episode 209 - Design

 It’s episode 209 and time for us to talk about the genre of Design! We discuss graphic design, interior design, the line between design and art, fonts, kerning, footnotes, and more! Plus: Anna talks about evidence synthesis and search design!

You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system.

In this episode

Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray 🦇 | Jam Edwards

Things We Read (or tried to…)

Make Your Own Pixel Art: Create Graphics for Games, Animations, and More! by Jennifer Dawe and Matthew Humphries

The Wright Style: Re-Creating the Spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright by Carla Lind 

The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers by Debbie Berne

Maker Comics: Design a Game! by Bree Wolf and Jesse Fuchs

Patternalia: An Unconventional History of Polka Dots, Stripes, Plaid, Camouflage, & Other Graphic Patterns by Jude Stewart

Design: The Definitive Visual Guide

Other Media We Mentioned

Graphic Wit: The Art of Humor in Design by Steven Heller and Gail Anderson

Bear and Breakfast

Two Point Campus

Cat Cafe Manager 2

Soviet Bus Stops by Christopher Herwig

The Man in the Glass House: Philip Johnson, Architect of the Modern Century by Mark Lamster

The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt

Links, Articles, and Things

Folio - 019 - immanence 01 - with jam edwards & garbageface aka gnostic front aka karol orzechowski

Jam's Pokémon design 

Kerning

River (typography)

Ampelmännchen (East German pedestrian walk signal)

16 Design Books by BIPOC Authors:

Every month Book Club for Masochists: A Readers’ Advisory Podcasts chooses a genre at random and we read and discuss books from that genre. We also put together book lists for each episode/genre that feature works by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) authors. All of the lists can be found here.

The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures by Christian Allaire

More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech by Meredith Broussard

Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines by Joy Buolamwini

The Layered Edible Garden: A Beginner's Guide to Creating A Productive Food Garden Layer by Layer by Christina Chung

Exploring Game Mechanics: Principles and Techniques to Make Fun, Engaging Games by Maithili Dhule

Salish Blankets: Robes of Protection and Transformation, Symbols of Wealth by  Janice George, Leslie H. Tepper, and Willard Joseph

Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-Racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers by Josh A. Halstead, Leslie Xia, Farah Kafei, Kaleena Sales, Ellen Lupton, Valentina Vergara, and Jennifer Tobias

Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design by Kat Holmes

Reimagined Worlds: Narrative Placemaking for People, Play, and Purpose : A Designer's Manifesto by Margaret Chandra Kerrison

The Creative Gene: How Books, Movies, and Music Inspired the Creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid by Hideo Kojima

User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play by Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant

Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism by Safiya Umoja Noble

Now You See Me! An Introduction to 100 Years of Black Design by Charlene Prempeh

Just Enough Design: Reflections on the Japanese Philosophy of Hodo-Hodo by Taku Satoh

Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games by Steenz and Samuel Sattin

Decolonizing Design: A Cultural Justice Guidebook by Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall

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Then on Tuesday, April 15th it’s time for our Spring Media Update, as we talk about books and other things we haven’t read for the podcast.

[sendmyresignation]

Favorite Albums of 2023 ^_^

To celebrate the coming of a new year, I wanted to spend this first week looking back a bit at the things I enjoyed both old and new. So I put together a little list of albums I spent a lot of time with this year, for a bit of personal posterity, a little of getting into the groove with music writing on a very conversational but nonetheless sincere level, and also just because I enjoy, on a base level, the exchange of music. So hopefully one person will give a new album a try, or somebody will tell me their favorite thing they listened to in 2023. That's all you can ever hope for <3

Here's the albums I loved that came out in 2023 itself:

100 gecs 10,000 gecs: If I’m honest with myself- my album of the year, both in what I spent the most time with and the tracks I’d hold up the most fondly by the end of the year. the high-octane blast of creativity in these short, sweet, never dull, and always inventive bursts made listening a very joyful experience. Hollywood Baby and Dumbest Girl Alive bangers of the year though one million dollars just oooozes and chirps sounds in the most satisfying way.

 Paramore This is Why: very much preaching to the choir with this one. undeniable groove through everything– the whole thing brims with contained energy- like trapping a storm cloud in a bottle and displaying it like it's no big deal and then, every once in a while, electricity arcs through the room. The only issue is it ends on a bit of a weak note, with back-to-back ballads I don’t revisit often. but it's a minor quibble, they’re both distinct enough to stand on their own and neither is insufferably long. forgivable transgression.

Kesha Gag Order: This is self-explanatory, to me. Kesha was the first artist I ever truly fell in love with and everything she makes is like watching a flower bloom over and over again as I grow and change and wither and regrow right alongside. But on top of that, the record itself is so. powerful. Not in the cheap, congratulatory “you’re so brave way” but in the energy it radiates, in the way it stands its ground over and over. the way it grasps its own story by the throat and still lets you peak into all the messy pieces sliding out over the knuckles. Happy is one of those truly great album closers, but the whole album is so solid. 

Vastum Inward to Gethsemane: Absolutely crushing in just about every way, This is like, the platonic ideal of death metal for me. Dense and malevolent as fuck, but there’s still room for these nasty riffs buried deep in all the disgusting muck. That opening guitar on Priapic Chasm is the sickest 8 seconds of the year. 

The Gauntlet Dark Steel and Fire: At first glance, this seems like a textbook Bathory clone. And even if it was just that it’d still be amazing, I love that sound. But there’s space! and dynamic growth! And a growling echoing personality that every other standard in this space just never attempts. Even the hints of black ‘n’ roll and thrash are expanding a series of very narrow spaces– there are these mid-tempo stadium rippers scattered throughout the album that give the whole project gravitas which loops around and gives the faster stuff more swagger and aggression. really cool record.

McKinley Dixon Beloved! Paradise! Jazz?: I checked this out because McKinley Dixon has a great featured verse on Soul Glo’s Spiritual Level of Gang Shit. To make matters worse (or better, in terms of Shit I Am Interested In), the record’s named after Toni Morrison novels. To make it even crazier Hanif Abdurraqib opens the record (he reads this really beautiful passage of Jazz that's sampled later). An album so supremely up my alley I was almost scared the pieces wouldn’t fall together– they did! It's incredible! it's short but each second is purposeful and lush in a way that speaks to measure and care. the jazz isn’t just beautiful, it's a full embracing of the album’s central conceits (not just the Morrison, but the typography of cities, the people in them and the lives they live) and Dixon just oozes poetic ingenuity. Repetition is one of the best devices in his toolkit and nowhere is that more apparent than Tyler Forever which. man.... really really good project.  

Tresspasser Αποκάλυψισ: catchy-as-fuck. not what you’d expect from an album which is very explicitly about debt strikes and anarchy. usually RABM (red and anarchist black metal) leaves me a little cold, a lot of bands in this loose conglomerate aren’t musically inventive. rabm isn't just a stand-in for anti-fascist bands, the projects associated with the label are usually politically lyrically explicit (sometimes in ways that are overtly shocking or simply following a trend). which is nice! and necessary in black metal. but it doesn't automatically make it… good. trespasser have always stood out within that paradigm. clearly grounded in what actually works in black metal (the drumming across their albums is crazy kick ass in particular) and i find myself humming some of these tracks which is such a hard skill to pull off in melodic black metal without being dull or predictable.  

MEURTRIERES Ronde de Nuit: very surprisingly, a lot of this list ended up including black metal, which is uncharacteristic of me. but thankfully, MEURTRIERES is much more aligned with my tastes– epic old-school heavy metal with that galloping Maiden-esque bass and fiery, straining vocals that sit so expertly in the groove and then just push and push and push against it. simple, enjoyable, energetic.

Home Is Where the whaler: At its most basic level this is like. what emo can pull off when it wants to sound incredible. The swirling layers, the inclusion of shit like horns, the abrasive but catchy screams, crashes in and out of earshot, the rhythms!!! this is a very 2023 album, thematically and that's important and immediately apparent, but it's going to last much longer just with how the sound works and works and works until you find yourself continuously coming back, listening to it out of the blue.

Thantifaxath Hive Mind Narcosis: quote-unquote dissonant metal is so hit or miss for me. dissonance is oft a cover for boring, or unoriginal material that hangs its lapels on being disorienting or impenetrable. but when the tone is just right it swallows you up. Thantifaxath got the tone right; I was listening to this a lot while reading or writing during the latter half of the year because it just becomes a part of your world in such a wonderful, subsuming way. I really love these vocals too, they’re vaguely inhuman in a way that pairs so exactly with the balance of spacey and gross earthy magic, outside the world and grounded in flesh simultaneously. 

Crotaline The Hemipenes Demo: This is my friends’ band. They are cool and talented and I love first-wave black metal. They are also people whose projects I listen to in a fundamentally different way; when they pull something off it's a little bit life-changing because you know that person, you’ve seen them do human things! And then they are capable of great art. It's weird and disorienting and one of the best parts of being alive. But I do also think their demo is good without quantifiers, it's exactly what they wanted, it's got riffs that sound gnarly on tape, and it's dedicated to salamanders. like what else could you need in life?

Dawn’s Reflection Demo MMXXIII: This short little demo is a perfect burst of raw-ass lo-fi black metal. Which I usually cannot stand. but for some reason is just incredible here. I think it's the way the riffs and vocals interact– there’s these really solid, almost crust-punky guitar lines that shine perfectly in this kind of (basically non-existent) production. And then the vocals just completely rip over them in the loudest most batshit way possible, but there are always pauses that allow the instrumental to recalibrate. The synths are just a fun touch that drone in the back until they’re pulled to the fore which makes for these great, dense peaks instead of overwhelming the balance. It works! I am always hooked! 

And here are some new-to-me albums I listened to for the first time in 2023:

Nuclear Death …For Our Dead: Nuclear Death is already a favorite of mine (I feel like I never stop talking about them) but I finally got around to their demos/EPs this year. this one takes the cake, easily. Topping out at under 10 minutes, this record achieves a kind of demented brutality other death metal bands would kill for in a fourth of the time. It's a miasmic stormcloud of a project that proves (as everything they recorded did) that nobody can out-sick Lori Bravo.

Moral Decay To Build an End: This is a couple of kids in the 1990s writing a thrash record. Not notable in and of itself. However, it becomes clear immediately that these technically proficient metalheads are obsessed with emo. Like oldschool dc emocore. And it is thrown into their mix of sonic influences plainly and obviously. It is one of a kind. It shouldn’t work. It probably doesn’t, unless, of course, you are me and obsessed with it. The vocals on this are punky as hell and they work surprisingly well over these speedy, late-stage neoclassical thrash riffs. It's wild. I love it; the gem of the year!

Little Teeth Child Bearing Man: you will either love this or find it insufferable. Mathy emo-y touches, but this is freaky folk through and through. Flits in and out these crazy choral vocal moments and harmonies that fall in and out of comfort-level– lots of borderline screaming (or just gives up the ghost and becomes screaming). Everything devolves but the sense of melody is always lurking out of frame and comes back around to quiet and confessional. Manages artful and cathartic with a lack of grace and a hell of a conviction.

Helen Love Love and Glitter, Hot Days and Musik: the best punk understands punk is pop music. This is why I love this record. Helen Love loooovvess The Ramones, she does. And since she loves them so much she wrote dance music in their honor and got Joey Ramone to feature on the record. Incredible. 

The BellRays Black Lightning: Soul-filled garage punky rock that’s just masterfully loud, catchy, and full of unlimited swagger. Lisa Kekaula’s vocals are clearly grounded in a long, long line of rockers and soul-stirrers but what stands out is her maturity and control which allows for the slow-burners to feel huge and impressive– she’s the center, the burning star of the whole enterprise. 

Chinchilla 101 Italian Hits: this album is weird and, obviously, I love weird. Situated in the already weird San Diego post-hardcore scene, Chinchilla still stand out with their epic song lengths, murky 90s alt-rock depths, and the way Sioban Dixon’s vocals shift endlessly between a distorted fry, throaty shouts, and sweet elongated falsetto. So fun to get lost in these songs. 

Heaven’s Gate Livin’ in Hysteria: German power metal is always good. Heaven’s Gate is so obviously following in Helloween’s footsteps but Helloween is one of the greatest metal bands on planet earth and they execute that Keepers era sound so well they make a little magic themselves. Add onto that an album cover with a dragon smoking a pipe… it's over, it was love at first sight. 

A Few Honorable Mentions (if you've made it this far):

-Corinne Bailey Ray Black Rainbows (mostly here because I got to it wayy late in the year and haven’t sat with it long enough. but this was incredible all the way through)

-Smoulder Violent Creed of Vengence (was initially disappointed by this one and then I finally got a tape player for Christmas and it just… clicked in the new format)

-Be Your Own Pet Mommy (i love, love, loved be your own pet as a teen and seeing them return to music after so long with the same blast of energy is so cool. I just think the album overstays its welcome; the EP they released with just a handful of tracks just puts it into sharper relief too)

-Melissa II (incredible it was just such a good year for black metal it didn’t quite squeeze up there for me)

and that's it for me; Happy New Year may we all find new music to fall in love with in 2024 <3

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"YOU KNOW THE IMAGERY... IT'S RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, SO IT'S LIKE SEX AND DEATH, YOU KNOW, WHATEVER, IT BECAME A POPULAR THING."

PIC(S) INFO: Resolution at 844x1271 & 782x1091 -- Mega spotlight on poster designs for American alternative rock/funk rock/funk metal band RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, during the band's "Mother's Milk" era, performing live at The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA, with supporting acts MARY'S DANISH and PRIMUS, on September 15 & 16, 1989. Artwork by Frank Kozik.

"I was really excited here. I got called up by the Fillmore! It ended up kind of being a nightmare, though. They had this art director who was an unpleasant person. The Fillmore was still paying the original price of $150, but I was like, "Okay, I’ll do this poster." The art director came in and— like, they had way better typography — and she’s like, "I’m the art director. I’m gonna change the typography." So, this was not really how it was supposed to look, because it was heavily art directed and I got paid fuck all for it, but it was a chance to do a Fillmore poster, right? If you’re a poster artist, that’s kind of a veteran, the cap. And you know the imagery… it’s whatever. It’s Red Hot Chili Peppers, so it’s like sex and death, you know, whatever. It became a popular thing."

-- FRANK KOZIK (late, great American poster artist, record label entrepreneur, vinyl toy designer), NYLON, "The Story Behind Some Of The ’90s Coolest Band Posters, published c. July 2016

Sources: www.nylon.com/articles/frank-kozik-posters-nirvana, SF Rock Posters, various, etc...

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Sustainability Initiatives:Environmental Advocacy: Liquid Death actively promotes environmental sustainability and partners with organizations to clean up plastic waste and protect natural resources. Death to Plastic: The brand’s slogan, "Death to Plastic," reflects its commitment to reducing plastic usage and promoting aluminum as a more sustainable alternative.

Product Availability:Retail and Online Sales: Liquid Death is available through various retail partners, including major grocery chains and convenience stores, as well as through their online store. Subscription Service: Customers can subscribe to receive regular shipments of Liquid Death water, offering convenience and potential cost savings.

PROS Sustainability: The use of recyclable aluminum cans and the brand’s commitment to reducing plastic waste appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. Unique Branding: The distinctive and edgy branding sets Liquid Death apart from other water brands, attracting attention and building a loyal customer base. High-Quality Water: Sourced from the Austrian Alps, the water is marketed as pure and of high quality, appealing to consumers looking for premium water options. Convenient Packaging: The tallboy cans are portable and convenient for on-the-go hydration, and the packaging stands out visually. CONS Price Point: Liquid Death is positioned as a premium product, and its price point may be higher compared to other bottled waters, which could be a consideration for budget-conscious consumers. Niche Appeal: The heavy metal-inspired branding may not appeal to all demographics, potentially limiting its market reach. Perceived Gimmick: Some consumers might view the branding and marketing as gimmicky or over-the-top, potentially detracting from the product’s perceived quality.

Liquid Death is a bold and innovative entrant in the bottled water market, distinguished by its unique branding, commitment to sustainability, and high-quality water sourced from the Alps. The brand’s use of aluminum cans aligns with environmental goals and offers a practical, recyclable alternative to plastic bottles. While its edgy marketing and higher price point may not appeal to everyone, Liquid Death has successfully carved out a niche among younger, environmentally conscious consumers who appreciate its distinct approach. Overall, Liquid Death is a compelling choice for those seeking a premium, eco-friendly water option with a rebellious twist.

[thewanderlast]

I love that death metal? Typography. I'd love to know how to read it

[yourbratan]

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fyi im a russian/moldovan artist, im studying graphic design and typography. im 20 years old, born on 5th july yada yada

i draw mostly fandom stuff, sometimes i draw my ocs. some of my favorite stuff are burgers, metal gear solid, hack-and-slash games in general, super complicated films, and death grips

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