The amount of thoughtful effort that went into the Hybrid Theory cover is what makes it such a lasting piece of rock iconography. Nevertheless, Around the Fur remains one of the most celebrated albums in the Deftones' catalog, and is considered a landmark release in nu metal.

Maddocks told MTV News that their influences ranged from Banksy and Shepard Fairey to the Russian Constructivism movement of the early 20th century.The album was a major departure from the band's earlier sound, incorporating elements of trip-hop and shoegaze into their signature metal style. Certain items can take longer to source than the estimated week, particularly during busy trading periods and may take longer to arrive at our warehouse. They are not replaceable with uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted images of comparable educational value. Working at Warner Bros Records and already a fan of the band at the time, Maddocks had an opportunity to work with Deftones on their third album, White Pony, which was recorded in part in LA, where Maddocks lives.

Though they may have courted controversy in the past, there's no denying that Gore is the sound of a band firing on all cylinders. Showing resiliency, Deftones continue to make music that is both heavy and beautiful, and their legacy is secure as one of the most influential bands in rock history. Every System of a Down album cover is a statement — the Hollywood perversion of Toxicity, the DIY instruction to pirate Steal This Album!The scantily-clad subject from the front of the pioneering nu-metal band's 1997 album has become an iconic figure for Deftones fans. is unlike any other nu-metal album of its time, and visually, it's unlike any heavy rock album before or after. But the image on the face of their self-titled debut is such a succinct and bracing embodiment of their urgent, grab-you-by-the-throat musical approach. Saturday Night Wrist is the fifth album of Deftones and, according to many, the most misunderstood and divisive record of their career. The album was a critical and commercial success, highlighted by their Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance.

Hughes says she feels "really lucky" to be included on the album cover, and tells the story of how the whole thing came out. Across the LP's 12 cuts, frontman Jonathan Davis unloads the pent-up demons he'd been carrying since his traumatic childhood, and the artwork — which pictures a young girl on the brink of losing her innocence to a foreboding beast of a man — perfectly complements the album's harrowing tellings of abuse and emotional torment. Even after its commercial success, the album was not without its critics; some reviewers accused the band of selling out and becoming too polished. If you look at the title and the artwork it’s about a juxtaposition that, for me, is very beautiful. Still, it's a fucking weird image — from the photographer's pasty man-feet to her left, to the somewhat sophomoric "Look!

Deftones record cover songs after each album recording session, [2] and the songs on Covers span their entire career up to that point. So many nu-metal bands went garish and over the top with their covers — the simplicity of this one makes it such a standout.

Gore” will be released April 08th and the first single from it, “ Prayers/Triangles” can be streamed here. The album wasn't originally intended to be released, but after Cheng's accident, the band decided to finish it in his honor. No doubt, it's a cool memory for the cover model, not to mention a great way to remember her relationship with the band.Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The album is notable for its raw and heavy sound, which was a departure from the band's debut album Adrenaline. Deftones Album Covers wall art products, available on a range of materials, with framed and unframed options.