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Morbid Angel - Reveal Cover Art Work From New Album Designed By Gustavo Sazes


Morbid Angel revealed the cover artwork of their newest opus Illud Divinum Insanus :



It was designed by Gustavo Sazes, who commented on it:

"To create this cover we worked from several references, ideas, elements, and I would say a ''world'' of options and paths. After a long brainstorming period and some [good and bad] ideas left behind we came up with the concept of this organic surreal insane being; a fallen God or a weird mirror image of our own madness. It is a different Morbid Angel cover for sure, but I think that's how Morbid Angel is...Deviant and different on each new release. They never repeat themselves. They are always pushing the boundaries and setting new standards. I'm really proud of the final results and hope the fans appreciate my work, while listening to the new album!"

Also was revealed the cover artwork of their single Nevermore, designed by French artists Valnoir and Fursy Teyssier for Metastazis:



Source: season-of-mist.com
Band profile: Morbid Angel
Posted: 30.03.2011 by Instrument


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30.03.2011 - 20:41
@gent_-_orange

I think the artwork for nevermore is probably better than the artwork for the actual album.... Still though i hope the new stuff is worth the wait.
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30.03.2011 - 21:00
BudDa

Soo good that the news had to be posted twice?
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30.03.2011 - 21:06
Marcel Hubregtse
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Terrible album cover art.
The artwork for the single is infinitely superior.
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30.03.2011 - 21:07
BitterCOld
The Ancient One
I dig the artwork. am looking forward to the album.
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30.03.2011 - 21:17
Enemy of Reality
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I like both. The single is a bit different from everything before but ina good way. The album cover is more "conventional", but looks great also.
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30.03.2011 - 21:24
Kenos
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Fursy Teyssier = Wonderful artwork. Guaranteed.
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30.03.2011 - 21:40
Insineratehymn
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I just wish they got Dan Seagrave to do the artwork.
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30.03.2011 - 21:46
X-Ray Rod
Skandino
Single artwork >>>>>> album artwork

The album artwork isn't really bad... but it dissapoints me. Specially since the single's artwork is very good imo.
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Like you could kiss my ass
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Rod, let me love you.
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30.03.2011 - 21:52
Jοe
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I agree with everyone. That single artwork is sexeh. Album is ok.
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30.03.2011 - 22:04
Marcel Hubregtse
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The album artwork is way too Behemothish
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30.03.2011 - 22:11
MetalSpider

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2011 at 22:04

The album artwork is way too Behemothish


Exactly what I thought when I saw the artwork.
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30.03.2011 - 22:26
Music4TheSpirit
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@ BuDa yeah it was a little mistake...

About the cover i dont particullary like it but it's not a bad thing, the single could be more elaborated
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30.03.2011 - 22:30
Yasmine

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2011 at 22:04

The album artwork is way too Behemothish


Agreed.
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30.03.2011 - 22:31
Darkside Momo
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Well I prefer the album art to the single's...
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30.03.2011 - 22:52
@gent_-_orange

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2011 at 22:04

The album artwork is way too Behemothish


As silly as this sounds i dont like the cover because it looks too "Modern" if you know what i mean... it just doesnt suit an old school band like MA. I was expecting something along the lines of Formulas.
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30.03.2011 - 23:04
Marcel Hubregtse
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Written by @gent_-_orange on 30.03.2011 at 22:52

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2011 at 22:04

The album artwork is way too Behemothish


As silly as this sounds i dont like the cover because it looks too "Modern" if you know what i mean... it just doesnt suit an old school band like MA. I was expecting something along the lines of Formulas.


indeed way too modern and also sterile.plus it's all cluttered. Too much stuff put on it.
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30.03.2011 - 23:11
agalloch19

I love it! =D
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30.03.2011 - 23:49
Winterthrone

I 'm not sure about the album artwork. Marcel is right, the guys mask is clearly a copy of Nergal's mask... But the single cover art is awesome. Different from everything they did in the past and well thought... Anyway, I'm really looking forward to hear this new sound...
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30.03.2011 - 23:55
Deadmeat
Necrobutcher
Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2011 at 22:04

The album artwork is way too Behemothish

i think it is way too Covenant-ish (colour-wise)...!
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30.03.2011 - 23:59
jupitreas
hi-fi / lo-life
I think the album artwork is way better than the single, which looks like a low quality comic book still.
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31.03.2011 - 00:38
Alakazam
spendin' cheese
Written by Guest on 30.03.2011 at 21:40

I just wish they got Dan Seagrave to do the artwork.


Oh yes, hes name had rung a bell. I've been checking out all the names mentioned on this and now I remember Seagrave again. Everyone here on MetalStorm need to see the work of John Martin, 19 Century Romanticist painter. Truly epic stuff.
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31.03.2011 - 00:53
Abattoir

I don't see anything wrong with either of artworks, though I prefer the album one.

However, I'm quite curious about this release...
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31.03.2011 - 01:58
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Written by Abattoir on 31.03.2011 at 00:53

I don't see anything wrong with either of artworks, though I prefer the album one.

However, I'm quite curious about this release...


Yes, I agree with you - both are well designed covers.
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31.03.2011 - 02:27
LeChron James
Helvetesfossen
I think the album art woulda been better without the sidebar. but whatever, the single art looks like the CNK's L'Hymne A La Joie cover. sorta.
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31.03.2011 - 05:50
SlaytanicGonzo

Pretty bad cover. But what's inside is what counts. I hope it's in the same style of Covenant.
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31.03.2011 - 07:07
Destructo

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2011 at 22:04

The album artwork is way too Behemothish

U completely read my mind, mate !!! Yes, the first thing that came to mind was "DemiGod" after seeing that.
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31.03.2011 - 07:11
Destructo

Overall, I do like the album cover. It's got that "shiny" feel to it.
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31.03.2011 - 09:56
K✞ulu
Seeker of Truth
Can't imagine how stoked the fans must be. Even I am curious... As far as the cover, I would like to see it in higher resolution.
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31.03.2011 - 10:50
AyΣm
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Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 30.03.2011 at 22:04

The album artwork is way too Behemothish

+1
Looks like the Demigod...
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31.03.2011 - 14:11
Jon

I agree with and reiterate the prevailing opinion that the album cover art, while nice 'n' all, with its modern-mystical sheen, the single art would look a lot better on a T-shirt. Maybe an all-over style one.

The music is what's really important...particularly as this will be coming in time for them to raid Singapore in May!
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