Album Covers

Take a look at the most frightening album covers in heavy metal.

Swirls of sperm and blood, an armless mannequin, a magnetic grave — the band has always experimented with its designs.

And what they're up to today.

Axl Rose pushed for a tragic image to be LP's main artwork.

Legendary rocker rarely hid his disappointment.

Eric Meola's famous photo was one of 600 he took in two hours.

Band's narrative could often be broadly understood from the vantage point of any local music-store shelf.

Their LP covers were as detailed and innovative as the music itself.

LP artwork tells the story of a band addicted to change and chaos.

In some ways, these images could be just as fascinating as the music inside.