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Vic Rattlehead is the illustrated mascot of the American thrash metal band Megadeth. [1] Vic is a skeletal figure wearing a suit who embodies the phrase "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" as well as a symbol of censorship. His eyes are covered by a riveted-on visor, his mouth is clamped shut, and his ears are closed with metal caps.
The cover art depicts the band's mascot, Vic Rattlehead, in front of a ruined United Nations Headquarters. He is portrayed as a real estate agent, who is selling the devastated remains of the organization's headquarters. [34] Repka considers the art cover to be a "significant milestone" in his career. [35]
Edward J. Repka (born October 22, 1960) [1] is an American graphic artist, best known for creating album covers for metal bands as well as shirt designs, including those featuring Megadeth's mascot Vic Rattlehead. Repka's portfolio also includes Dark Angel's logo and model designs for the Hellraiser films.
Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! is the debut studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released on June 12, 1985, by Combat Records. [2] At the beginning of 1985, the band was given $8,000 by Combat to record and produce its debut album.
The cover of Rust in Peace, the album on which the song appears, depicts the band's mascot, Vic Rattlehead, and a number of world leaders viewing an alien in a cryogenic chamber, a clear reference to the track. [4] Both the album's cover and single art were designed by the same artist, Ed Repka. [5]
Living along the coast of Peru from around 900 to 1500 A.D., the Chancay people was well known for their impressive artwork, including wood carvings, ceramics, and textiles.
But there are exceptions: In 2014, the Academy sued Joseph Tutalo, whose late uncle, art director Joseph Wright, won an Oscar for 1942's "My Gal Sal." Tutalo consigned the statue to an auction house.
Struck Gogh-ld. A newly discovered Vincent van Gogh painting worth $15 million was likely found at a dusty Minnesota garage sale — where a buyer plunked down less than $50 for the world-famous ...