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FORGOTTEN WOODS “The Curse of Mankind”

franz — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 03:19:27 +0000

After “As The Wolves Gather” and “Sjel Av Natten”, I’m honoured to have been entrusted with the layout for another essential chapter in the history of Norwegian black metal: “The Curse of Mankind” by Forgotten Woods. This official re-release includes unreleased photos and an early-days retrospective with notes by Rune Vedda.

You can visit the ATMF e-shop to catch your copy of this true BM masterpiece: https://atmfsssdtp.bandcamp.com/album/the-curse-of-mankind

FORGOTTEN WOODS “As The Wolves Gather” & “Sjel Av Natten”

franz — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 03:01:19 +0000

I’m glad to have shaped the layout for the only official re-release of Forgotten Woods’ “As The Wolves Gather” and “Sjel Av Natten”. These two essential contributions to the history of Norwegian black metal, both recorded in 1994, will finally be released in the edition they deserve: a digipak CD with 24-page booklet, including unreleased photos and an early-days retrospective with notes by Rune Vedda.

This version by ATMF, is the edition authorized by the band; this is why all the fans should support them by ordering this luxury format here: https://atmfsssdtp.bandcamp.com/album/as-the-wolves-gather-sjel-av-natten

THE NEGATIVE BIAS “Lamentation of the Chaos Omega”

franz — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:14:17 +0000

After Progenie Terrestre Pura and Mare Cognitum, I based a new design on deep outer space. My artwork for “Lamentation of the Chaos Omega”, by Austrian project The Negative Bias, is a horror sci-fi journey where the themes of Space Opera meet the nightmares of Lovercraft. The soundtrack of this intergalactic travel is a blasting Symphonic Black Metal, released by ATMF

https://goo.gl/7viscY

VERGE “The Process of Self-Becoming”

franz — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 20:33:19 +0000

It was rewarding to work with photographer Maija Lahtinen on the development of artwork for “The Process of Self-Becoming” by Verge. The narrative of the concept elaborated by this Finnish enclave is well represented by Lahtinen’s strong portraits. “Each song has been written from a particular subjective existential stance and the crisis it inevitably faces”, explains the band. The layout then mirrors this process.

“The Process of Self-Becoming” is available through I, Voidhanger Records.

ANAMNESI “La Proiezione del Fuoco”

franz — Tue, 23 May 2017 00:48:00 +0000

Deus Sol Invictus, The Unconquered Sun God. The artwork I made for Anamnesi‘s new album represents a compendium of Mithraic symbolism. The in-depth and complex lyrical concept of the band finds its visual counterpart in the extensive detail included within the pages of the booklet. From the shape of the frame which is reminiscent of the curved sword of Perseus, to the symbols of the Grades of Initiation, the most attentive among you will discover the numerous references scattered throughout the pages. As the initiate itself, you will voyage all the way from the darkness of the cave and emerge in the abode of Light.

“La Proiezione del Fuoco” is available through Dusktone.

NEPHILIM’S HOWL “Logo”

franz — Wed, 03 May 2017 03:53:47 +0000

Just off the press and still smoking… the new logo I designed for Nephilim’s Howl.

LO RUHAMAH “Anointing”

franz — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 17:44:38 +0000

Frames for band members pictures are usually boring. Not mine.

This is my layout for “Anointing” by Kansas City-based trio Lo-Ruhamah.

Available through I, Voidhanger Records.

Project developed in collaboration with Elijah Tamu.

KOMMANDANT “All Paths to God”

franz — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:24:10 +0000

This is the cover for the Kommandant‘s side of the 7″ split with Animus Mortis, released by Behold Barbarity. “All Paths to God” is focused on a holy man chosen by God to be immortal. This “blessing” becomes a curse and the man rebels against the Creator by killing himself.
I symbolically translated the concept of the lyrics into the image of an arm emerging from the sea, symbol of the underworld, and holding a laurel wreath representing victory.

FALAISE “As Time Goes By”

franz — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 23:14:50 +0000

For the reissue on the ATMF of their debut album “As Time Goes By”, the blackgaze band Falaise asked me to reinterpret the visual concept of the album artwork. For the cover design, I tried to convey a feeling of solitude and introspection by emphasizing the contrast between the individual, alone in the distance, against a backdrop of wide open spaces.

Simulacro “Echi dall’Abisso”

franz — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 02:51:37 +0000

Simulacro just released their new album, entitled “Echi dall’Abisso”. In the creation of this artwork, I had the opportunity to implement some beautiful photos, made by the talented Valeria Spiga.

This record is available through Third I Rex.