Saturday, February 18, 2012

Obey Your Master: Art Tribute to Metallica

.....Metallica was my inspiration in music & one of the billion fans...i loved them in any ways... their songs proved that much a lot icon not only in music also in every aspects... 

Art.... art.... wow.... i love art of course, ....this are the way of life.... music & art....  



"Rock music has always inspired fans and creative types alike, empowering and influencing them personally, sonically and artistically. Some examples of the influence of Metallica's music on artists are with Obey Giant's renowned street artist Shepard Fairey and his politically driven propaganda art. One could make the connection between Fairey's art and an album like Metallica's ...And Justice for All. Starting in the early 1980's, iconic skateboarder, Steve Caballero during skate competitions would correlate his music with his aggressive skate style, he would insist to organizers to turn up the volume and blast songs off Metallica's Kill 'Em All album. Contemporary Metal band Black Veil Brides' 20 year old frontman Andy Biersack, grew up listening to Heavy Metal music. One of his most fond memories of early adolescence, was sitting in his living room with his childhood friend watching Metallica VHS tapes. They would thrash along, singing every lyric and banging their heads until their necks felt as if they had been in a car crash. He states "As I got older and began to write my own songs, the tone and style of James' lyrics and singing became a huge influence to me. The use of religious and cult metaphors and tenacity with which he sang was something I aspired to, and to this day continue to be inspired by. Metallica to me is the quintessential Heavy Metal band. Equal parts darkness, intellect and vitriol". These are just a few examples, but there have been millions more who have drawn influence from Metal music, specifically from Metallica. Many of these artists are from all walks of life, they are now leaving their own indelible marks on the world and are driven in part by the intellectual rebellious lyrics of Metallica. Most of these creative fans have never had the opportunity to do any art related to the band..."


links:
http://www.metallica.com/news/aug-22-2011-obey-your-master.asp
http://www.exhibitagallery.com/2011/10/obey-your-master-artists-announcement/
http://www.exhibitagallery.com/2012/01/obey-your-master-artwork/
http://www.juxtapoz.com/metallica


~networld, metallica & links above