

She has created logos and covers for groups like Burzum and Immortal. One stamp of authenticity for True Norwegian bands is having worked with tattoo artist and Bergen-native Jannicke Wiese-Hansen. Likewise, the torch-lit cover of Tsjuder's next album, Desert Northern Hell (2004) captures the essence of what we love about BM in all of its impish glory. Similarly, the snapshot on the original version of Tsjuder's Demonic Possession (2002) captures the essence of what it means to be "grim and frostbitten": It features Draugluin howling while holding a battle axe and standing in the snow. Fimbulwinter's underrated Servants of Sorcery (1994) also offers one of the best pictorial representations of BM in all of its forest-dwelling mysticism. Fans will know that the candelabra that Fenriz holds on the front of the second installation, Transilvanian Hunger (1994), is a homage to the late Pelle Ohlin of Mayhem. In order to further explore our topic, we must raise the question: What is a typical black metal cover? One might say that the series of photos that were used for Darkthrone's classic "Unholy Trinity" is the best answer: All three were sent to Peaceville Records at the same time - a thing that isn't done. Mayhem's eccentric use of a striking picture of sculptor Guido Rocha's "O Christo Torturado" / "The Tortured Christ" on Pure Fucking Armageddon (1986) has also withstood the test of time.

Although red covers were later printed, the bright pink version has not only become legendary, but it is an expensive collector's item. Nevertheless, this mishap demonstrated Mayhem's ability to turn lemons into lemonade. Mayhemwas angry that the first pressing of Deathcrush arrived with a fuschia background and suspected that the Dutch company responsible had purposely erred in order to spite them. Euronymous and Necrobutcher found this gruesome image by digging through the murder and torture files within a new agency's archives. Its cover famously features a photograph of two severed hands hanging in a marketplace as a warning to potential thieves. Although it was not a true BM release, Mayhem's Deathcrush (1987) is a great example of the boundary-pushing maverick spirit. We love to play.we don't even like to take breaks between sets because the more songs we can play, the better.In any case, today, we will be focusing on a different kind of art - bizarre cover art. We will keep the audience engaged not only with some great music, but some interesting stories about how a particular song or album came to be. We are all perfectionists who never give up our desire to produce a great product.Īn event planner who hires us can expect a hardworking band who strives for perfection in our performance. So, this band was a vision and dream that wasn't easy to carry out but we have overcome some hard obstacles and some painful loss. Joe Morales(backup vocals/keyboard) and Paul Kompier(drums) also have much professional experience. Jim Wilson(lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Mike Kearns(backup vocals/lead guitar), and Elvis Manson(backup vocals/bass guitar) have played in another band with each other for years. Tom Petty's music has a very wide appeal as we have found out first hand. So, we did ended up playing our gig at the festival with much success and have played some very fun gigs since. And hence, we acquired Elvis Manson to play the bass guitar. At Rod's wake, we reconnected with another old band mate who so happened to be looking for a project. At that point, there was uncertainty as to whether we would continue this project. He was not only a band mate for many years, but a childhood lifelong friend. Sadly, he passed away on March 10 of 2011. He fought on and continued with the band. In April of 2010, our bass player Rod Wolanin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In February of 2011, we then had booked our first gig at a local outdoor music festival to be held in August of 2011. In the fall of 2010 we found our lead guitar player Mike Kearns. We had searched for a lead guitar player, and found a couple that just didn't work out.

We added drummer Paul Kompier in the fall of 2009.

Our group was formed in early 2009 by Jim Wilson, Rod Wolanin, and Joe Morales. We are a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band who can entertain at clubs, parties, festivals or fairs, and bars.
