Artist Research.

Pushead.

For my artist research I will be studying Brian Schroeder, a.k.a. Pushead. Pushead is a artist, a record label owner and a writer. He is mainly based within the hardcore punk and heavy metal scene.

Pushead has been known around the world for his skull and bones style of drawing. He puts his own twist on the skulls and bones. Pushead has also worked with many bands designed album covers, posters, artwork and merchandise. He is best known for working with Metallica, Misfits, Dr. Dre and Travis Barker.

Here is an example of the type of work Pushead does.

Pushead's most popular work is with the heavy metal band Metallica. When it comes to Metallica; Pushead has created many different designs of skulls. Most of his designs can be seen on Metallica t-shirts, posters, flags, mugs and key rings. He has created designs for some of Metallica's most popular songs such as One, Damage Inc. and Don't Tread On Me. Here is some examples of Metallica merchandise which features some of Pushead's designs.

Storm Thorgerson.

Storm Thorgerson is a English born graphic designer. He was born on the 28th of February 1944 and he died on the 18th April 2013. Storm was best known for his album cover work with rock and metal bands around the world. He has worked with many bands and artists such as Muse, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Biffy Clyro, Genesis, Europe and Dream Theatre.

Here is some examples of the albums he created whilst he was alive.

Derek Riggs

Derek Riggs is a British born artist who was born on the 13th February 1958. Derek Riggs is best known for his work on Eddie The Head for the world famous heavy metal british band Iron Maiden. If it wasn't for Derek, one of the most famous music mascots around wouldn't exist. Eddie The Head can be seen on anything to do with Iron Maiden. He is on album covers, merchandise, instruments and Eddie The Head has even been created into a full functioning robot which can both interact and play the guitar with the band. Derek has created many different versions of Eddie.

Here is an example of some of Derek Riggs work.