Album Art?

dudu · August 22nd, 2008, 12:37 PM

I just saw this on a website. Not sure if it is genuine however..

snowmankiller · August 22nd, 2008, 12:44 PM

I hope it is! It looks sweet... I can't wait to see the rest!!

dudu · August 22nd, 2008, 12:46 PM

I thought it was really good too

Aletheus · August 22nd, 2008, 01:01 PM

Oooohhh... wicked, notice the nail marks on the door, and the writings above it... Got a few ideas about it, but try to think for yourself :]

dudu · August 22nd, 2008, 01:10 PM

I think the bottom says "Enter the Hall of Truth"

Aletheus · August 22nd, 2008, 01:32 PM

TengwarSymphony · August 22nd, 2008, 03:51 PM

I love it! The person kinda reminds me of the Rush starman...

It's really rockin' - real or not!

Aletheus · August 22nd, 2008, 06:11 PM

Okay, a child's guess goes:
It seems to me that the person, lets call him Bob, seems to be a devoted atheist, meaning he denied God's existence and love for most of his life. And Bob seems to be trapped in the "Hallway of Truth", meaning he was exposed to the Truth in a way. So he found God, he found peace, love and happiness, yet as Bob was such a strong believer in disbelief, he refused it at first, hence the scratch marks on the door, he tried to deny it once again, but he couldn't, God spoke to him, and finally when the door was opened and once Bob had a chance to "escape" if you may, he felt no need to, he went towards the light, which is still a little too strong for his eyes, and thats why we see Bob covering his face with his arm. Oh and yeah, "The Hallway" is some sort of metaphor for life, I may presume thanks to the thorns around the door, sorta "Per aspera ad astra" -esque, representing life as the lovely b*tch it is.

If this seems kinda naive or foolish, I apologize , but I can't help it!

Killerah · August 22nd, 2008, 06:23 PM

Nice find! Did you get it from this website? (I did a quick google search) I can't figure out what those words say either, something like "all who ... enter in the hall of truth". That is a sweet cover if you ask me, I love the concept.

knight777 · August 22nd, 2008, 09:44 PM

If that's not official its certainly one dedicated fan....

dudu · August 23rd, 2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killerah

Nice find! Did you get it from this website? (I did a quick google search) I can't figure out what those words say either, something like "all who ... enter in the hall of truth". That is a sweet cover if you ask me, I love the concept.

I did, but it appears that website is no longer working. Weird

prometheus7 · August 23rd, 2008, 01:28 PM

Well, I would wait until Matt says something. Maybe it's another April fools prank or something.

dudu · August 23rd, 2008, 02:29 PM

Yea, it would be good if he confirmed it. This is quoted from the website though

Quote:

Whew! This took a while. I had contacted Matt Smith after reading an article in Heaven’s Metal about doing the art for the upcoming CD.

Kenneth R. · August 24th, 2008, 08:19 PM

That's a great cover.

Matt Smith · August 25th, 2008, 12:48 AM

Yeah, that's it...glad you guys dig it. I think it came out fantastic. Thanks Robert!

prometheus7 · August 25th, 2008, 08:35 AM

Well, I didn't want to say anything till Matt did, but yes that is the "official" cover. I should know, I worked on it with Matt.

. I appreciate all the kind comments. Believe me when I say it was a labor of love. But what is better, is what is INSIDE that CD. You all will not be disappointed!

Robert

dwellceller · August 25th, 2008, 08:40 AM

Great cover!!

Now, i cannot wait to get it along with the disc it comes with !!

Awesome! ..not long now hopefully !!

dudu · August 25th, 2008, 11:19 AM

Thanks for the confirmation on it guys. It really does look great

knight777 · August 25th, 2008, 12:42 PM

I'm actually really disappointed that this is official. I guess it means Matt rejected my cover that I worked really, really hard on.

I guess prometheus7's cover is ok...

Aletheus · August 25th, 2008, 01:32 PM

Simply ingenious ^^

prometheus7 · August 25th, 2008, 01:41 PM

I wonder if we have time to change the design? Hmmm ....

knight777 · August 25th, 2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prometheus7

I wonder if we have time to change the design? Hmmm ....

Feel free to use my work. I'll have you know I used at least 2 photoshop filters and layer effects... that's how tight my art is.

In all seriousness, I love the cover! That is some awesome work prometheus7.

Matt Smith · August 25th, 2008, 05:40 PM

Ummmmmm......sorry Robert. We're going to have to change it for knight777's cover, but I'm sure you understand!

Killerah · August 26th, 2008, 03:02 AM

I just don't see how you could pass by knight777's cover. You made the right decision Matt.

prometheus7 · August 26th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Well Matt, we'll have to hook up and take pictures of your feet. As much as I like Knight777's cover, I think it would be that much nicer if we used your feet. I guess you'll need to get a "pedi" as well.

August 22nd, 2008, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
dudu Black Mesa Researcher Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 104	Album Art? I just saw this on a website. Not sure if it is genuine however..

August 22nd, 2008, 01:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aletheus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 363	Oooohhh... wicked, notice the nail marks on the door, and the writings above it... Got a few ideas about it, but try to think for yourself :] __________________ A big bug bit the little beetle but the little beetle bit the big bug back.

August 22nd, 2008, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Aletheus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 363	__________________ A big bug bit the little beetle but the little beetle bit the big bug back.

August 22nd, 2008, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Aletheus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 363	Okay, a child's guess goes: It seems to me that the person, lets call him Bob, seems to be a devoted atheist, meaning he denied God's existence and love for most of his life. And Bob seems to be trapped in the "Hallway of Truth", meaning he was exposed to the Truth in a way. So he found God, he found peace, love and happiness, yet as Bob was such a strong believer in disbelief, he refused it at first, hence the scratch marks on the door, he tried to deny it once again, but he couldn't, God spoke to him, and finally when the door was opened and once Bob had a chance to "escape" if you may, he felt no need to, he went towards the light, which is still a little too strong for his eyes, and thats why we see Bob covering his face with his arm. Oh and yeah, "The Hallway" is some sort of metaphor for life, I may presume thanks to the thorns around the door, sorta "Per aspera ad astra" -esque, representing life as the lovely b*tch it is. If this seems kinda naive or foolish, I apologize , but I can't help it! __________________ A big bug bit the little beetle but the little beetle bit the big bug back.

August 24th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kenneth R. Cináed Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hallways of Always Posts: 16,587	That's a great cover. __________________ The greatest story leaves you before a door to the dark. felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas.

August 22nd, 2008, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
snowmankiller Carpe Verendus Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A town near you! Posts: 117	I hope it is! It looks sweet... I can't wait to see the rest!!

August 22nd, 2008, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
dudu Black Mesa Researcher Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 104	I thought it was really good too

August 22nd, 2008, 01:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
dudu Black Mesa Researcher Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 104	I think the bottom says "Enter the Hall of Truth"

August 22nd, 2008, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
TengwarSymphony Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 91	I love it! The person kinda reminds me of the Rush starman... It's really rockin' - real or not!

August 22nd, 2008, 06:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Killerah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 149	Nice find! Did you get it from this website? (I did a quick google search) I can't figure out what those words say either, something like "all who ... enter in the hall of truth". That is a sweet cover if you ask me, I love the concept.

August 22nd, 2008, 09:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
knight777 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 54	If that's not official its certainly one dedicated fan....

August 23rd, 2008, 01:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
prometheus7 Graphic Artist Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 101	Well, I would wait until Matt says something. Maybe it's another April fools prank or something.

August 25th, 2008, 12:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
Matt Smith THEOCRACY Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 968	Yeah, that's it...glad you guys dig it. I think it came out fantastic. Thanks Robert! __________________ Matt THEOCRACY

August 25th, 2008, 08:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
prometheus7 Graphic Artist Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 101	Well, I didn't want to say anything till Matt did, but yes that is the "official" cover. I should know, I worked on it with Matt. . I appreciate all the kind comments. Believe me when I say it was a labor of love. But what is better, is what is INSIDE that CD. You all will not be disappointed! Robert

August 25th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
dwellceller Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 100	Great cover!! Now, i cannot wait to get it along with the disc it comes with !! Awesome! ..not long now hopefully !! __________________ My Space: www.myspace.com/outofthecollective

August 25th, 2008, 11:19 AM	#18 (permalink)
dudu Black Mesa Researcher Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 104	Thanks for the confirmation on it guys. It really does look great

August 25th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
knight777 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 54	I'm actually really disappointed that this is official. I guess it means Matt rejected my cover that I worked really, really hard on. I guess prometheus7's cover is ok...

August 25th, 2008, 01:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
Aletheus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 363	Simply ingenious ^^ __________________ A big bug bit the little beetle but the little beetle bit the big bug back.

August 25th, 2008, 01:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
prometheus7 Graphic Artist Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 101	I wonder if we have time to change the design? Hmmm .... __________________ Death Is Gain - The Artwork of Robert G. Wilson, Jr. www.deathisgain.com/ • www.myspace.com/deathisgain713 www.twitter.com/deathisgain713 • http://deathisgain713.deviantart.com/

August 25th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#23 (permalink)
Matt Smith THEOCRACY Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 968	Ummmmmm......sorry Robert. We're going to have to change it for knight777's cover, but I'm sure you understand! __________________ Matt THEOCRACY

August 26th, 2008, 03:02 AM	#24 (permalink)
Killerah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 149	I just don't see how you could pass by knight777's cover. You made the right decision Matt.

August 26th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#25 (permalink)
prometheus7 Graphic Artist Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 101	Well Matt, we'll have to hook up and take pictures of your feet. As much as I like Knight777's cover, I think it would be that much nicer if we used your feet. I guess you'll need to get a "pedi" as well. __________________ Death Is Gain - The Artwork of Robert G. Wilson, Jr. www.deathisgain.com/ • www.myspace.com/deathisgain713 www.twitter.com/deathisgain713 • http://deathisgain713.deviantart.com/