Codex Metallum - The secret art of metal decoded

"Metal music has a powerful visual language like no other genre. From death and the devil to mythology and the occult, a complex code of icons and symbols adorns the artwork of its greatest albums. Codex metallum explores and explains these visual themes. Featuring 250 album covers and illustrations by Rammstein collaborators F²rtifem, this unique guide decodes the imagery of metal and the secrets hidden within"--Dust jacket.

About the author

Maxwell is a metal journalist, Youtuber and former presenter of Hellfest TV.

Alt236 is a Youtuber with 180k subscribers – his videos decoding the visual symbols of the paranormal garner upwards of 500k views.

Together, Maxwell and Alt236 directed the documentary The Art of Metal.
 

Summary

A sumptuous illustrated guide to the hidden meanings behind metal's greatest album covers

Product details

• Authors: Alt236, Maxwell
• Publisher: Cassell Plc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781788403375
• ISBN: 978-1-78840-337-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 226 mm x 278 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; Fantasy, Music, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rock, ART / Folk & Outsider Art, ART / Subjects & Themes / Science Fiction & Fantasy, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Branding & Logo Design, History of Music, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Illustration & commercial art, Illustration and commercial art, Fantasy art, Religious subjects depicted in art