I first saw Avatar at the Feckler in Bristol, a venue on a boat. It was an entirely appropriate setting to see them. They had such a jaunty and energetic sound, like a dark Victorian funfair. There was plenty of hilarious audience interaction from Johannes Eckerström who was born to be a frontman. Avatar exude… Continue reading Johannes Eckerström
Tag: metal
Serj Tankian
Serj Tankian is one of my heroes; a charismatic and intelligent musical genius. System of a Down’s lyrics are full of passion and poignancy- a great inspiration for the young and impressionable. His face is beautiful, full of kindness and humour.
Joey Jordison
When I first came across Slipknot, I knew they represented something different. I had just started to discover the alternative scene and bought magazines like Kerrang and Metal Hammer and would feel great excitement, flicking through the pages and making new discoveries. The thing which drew me to metal was the heavy and strong sound,… Continue reading Joey Jordison
Serpentine Offering
Serpentine Offering was influenced by a sculpture from a Berlin cemetery and a track of the same title by Norweigan symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir. When I visited Berlin, I was impressed by the city’s regeneration and architectural innovation following the devastation and oppression of World War II and the Cold War. The spirit… Continue reading Serpentine Offering
Perttu Kivilaakso
My second piece of art based around Finnish band Apolcalyptica (I’ve also drawn Eicca). The juxtaposition of a classical instrument producing the heavy and more industrial tones you associate with an electric guitar is so powerful. And I haven’t seen another band like them. Their musical talent is extraordinary whether covering heavy metal tracks by… Continue reading Perttu Kivilaakso