After nearly a decade since their previous album, the band needed to get back to their roots. In 2008 they brought in Turner Duckworth to help with the rebirth. Alongside the design team, I was closely involved in nearly all aspects of production for every major release since.
Releases Death Magnetic, Through the Never (album, & film promotion), Quebec Magnetic, Hardwired to Self Destruct, Lulu, and more coming
Contributions
Content creation I both created and was featured in images for Death Magnetic. Ask me how we created the main titles for Lulu, the band’s collaboration with the late Lou Reed.
Packaging & related mechanicals Vinyl box sets, custom diecut multifold digipacks, special edition posters, multipage booklets, DVD cases, tour passes, scarves, hats, movie tickets.
Image composition & retouching nearly every visual was retouched or overseen by me, or in close collaboration with photographers’ teams. Many elements were created by me, from Lulu titles to Death Magnetic booklet and sleeve content.
Asset kits 5th member, new Metallica logo, Blackened Records, Through the Never, for use across all touchpoints: web, print, merchandise, packaging…
Results
Their first Grammy for packaging design for Death Magnetic
General recognition that the band is back!
