The new EP from my death metal band, FETID ZOMBIE, is now available and features several noteworthy special guests.

FETID ZOMBIE:
https://fetidzombie.bandcamp.com/album/where-worms-crawl

Morbid Visions Music presents “Festering Abomination,” a limited edition split cassette release between underground American extreme metal bands—FETID ZOMBIE (Mark Riddick) and INFECTED RELIGION (Lucas Korte)! FETID ZOMBIE, along with special guests, deliver straight forward old school death metal while INFECTED RELIGION pummel with unrelenting death-grind fused with a healthy dose of old school thrash. In addition to the auditory assault, Riddick and Korte join forces to conjure stunning visuals to accompany the release. Don’t miss out on this exclusive audio/visual match up!

FETID ZOMBIE:
https://fetidzombie.bandcamp.com/album/festering-abomination

INFECTED RELIGION:
https://infectedreligion.bandcamp.com/album/festering-abomination-split-w-fetid-zombie

Here is some of the JUSTIN BIEBER merchandise featuring both of the logos I worked on. One is from my imagination while the other is based around the Banco typeface—popularized by Thrasher Magazine. Images are courtesy of Universal Music Group.

Now it’s time to address all of the mixed feedback regarding these logos. We all know that sub-cultural phenomenons find a way into mainstream media; there is a natural curiosity about forbidden things (such as heavy metal culture). This isn’t the first time I’ve been solicited for mainstream work; past examples include requests from the Cartoon Network (DETHKLOK), Volvo Auto, Travel Channel, Ill-Fonic video games, and others. If you think I made a fortune off of these logos you’re mistaken. I charge all of my clients the same flat rate whether your JUSTIN BIEBER or NUNSLAUGHTER, etc. Some might think I’m out of my mind, but as an artist I’m always looking for unique and interesting challenges on occasion, especially after doing this kind of work for 25 years, getting out of my comfort zone can be a healthy change every so often. So when one of the most popular music artists in the world comes to me asking for logo designs, I accept the challenge. Working with FEAR OF GOD and BIEBER’s team has been one of my most enlightening work experiences I’ve ever had. Having a brief look into how popular music functions behind the scenes was an absolute culture shock for me and well worth the experience. If it’s any consolation, working on JUSTIN BIEBER logo sketches while blasting INVOCATION SPELLS, HORRENDOUS, DEATHHAMMER, SKELETAL REMAINS and similar bands is the ultimate irony.

I’m honored and pleased to announce a project I was invited to be a part of (thanks to fellow illustrator, Justin Bartlett), called South of Hanneman. Holy Mountain Printing—in cooperation with branding/marketing firm, Fallon—have made available a series of T-Shirts honoring the memory of deceased SLAYER guitarist, Jeff Hanneman. Five shirts, by five noteworthy illustrators, are now available for pre-order. All proceeds will be donated to a charity that Jeff would have been fond of. Click on the artwork to learn more about this unique effort.