And now for something completely different….brace yourself.
Should you not have a predilection for death-metal music, you may have just a smidge of trouble appreciating the finer aesthetic points of the angry, aggressive-looking band logo below. As I didn’t know a mosh pit from an arm pit, creating it was arduous; I was like a floundering mackerel out of water.
To my untutored ears the initial shocking auditory overload of this subgenre sound seemed reminiscent of a wild animal amidst its death throes. Courageous persistence afforded me a detailed fast-track education in the core nuances of ‘extreme’ throat-screaming, (nightmarish, spine-chilling) headbanging, shredding, chugging, riffs and seven-string guitars. It’s almost time for my medication.
My endeavours to achieve the brief for an image resembling the gaping jaws of a furious wild animal were rewarded by the band members professing that my logo is “SICK”. Such obvious flattery had me agreeing to further design t-shirts and other merchandise.
Their elemental image is monolithically hardcore; ear tunnels and tattoos notwithstanding. The visceral sound pushes beyond most people’s preconceived notions of heavy music. And yet…these young men are not remotely dangerous; each one is well educated, admirably charming with impeccable good manners. They are passionate, ambitious and intensely focused on technical perfection and good song writing….although I may be accused of bias, having spawned the 17 year old lead guitarist (far left).
If you’re feeling really brave have a listen to them.
Whether or not you are an embracer of the death metal scene…it is huge and rapidly becoming more mainstream…you have been warned!
….close eyes to exit.
*Update! My son quit the band as he needs more time for his music studies – jazz: much easier on the ear And he’s decided to be a composer.*
PIGMENTS OF MY IMAGINATION 
I’m late to respond!!!! I am so sorry as I have been waiting to see this logo FOREVER!. June, you did it. At least, in my book, you rose to the occasion. How did you create that textured background behind the logo? So much more effective than white or flat gray. Love the “T” and the “A” that hold the rest of the logo together. I agree. It is “SICK”.
The group? Awesome, too. I even checked out some of the videos. I could hear James lead guitar but I didn’t get to see him in the videos much. Thanks for sharing a photo of the band along with the logo. Has the order for shirts been placed? Is this already on the drumset?
Ha! Love this post.
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Oh my. That is one “sick” logo. And watching your sproglet and his mates bounce their heads around to that heavy metal music actually had my head going up and down a little too.
While I don’t think I’ll be going to any of their live shows, I admire them for their energy and stick-to-it-ive-ness. (I could pass on the giant ear holes though.)
Looks like you absolutely hit the mark with the logo. It’s spot on for your son’s band. Rock on!
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