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They are not replaceable with uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted images of comparable educational value. He describes the process of working with the band as "running the gamut from" the band coming to him with a fully-formed idea they need executed or giving him nothing at all but the music. Hughes says she feels "really lucky" to be included on the album cover, and tells the story of how the whole thing came out.

For example on the albums Gore and Diamond Eyes, Maddocks uses a bird motif, in two different modes to bring out a facet of the music which is unexpected and in so doing creates a new avenue for interpretation for the listener. The result is an emotionally charged record that deals with loss and grief in a very raw and honest way. In retrospect, it's an essential part of their discography and a courageous step forward for a band that could have easily rested on their laurels. With its mix of heavy riffs and ethereal melodies, Around the Fur established the Deftones as one of the most popular bands of the late '90s.Certain items can take longer to source than the estimated week, particularly during busy trading periods and may take longer to arrive at our warehouse. While many nu-metal album covers play up the fun, quirky elements of the music, Korn's first record visually expresses its most frightening aspects. But it was also an album that was fraught with tension, both within the band and between the band and their label.

Still, it's a fucking weird image — from the photographer's pasty man-feet to her left, to the somewhat sophomoric "Look! One of the factors that their fans point out is the lack of anthemic grandeur that album covers like White Pony had. So many nu-metal bands went garish and over the top with their covers — the simplicity of this one makes it such a standout.

Products labelled '*item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' will be supplied to you directly by Exertis via their approved couriers. The album Adrenaline by Deftones is widely regarded as one of the most influential nu-metal albums of all time. And though Stef Carpenter's involvement in the album's creation may have been contentious, there's no denying that his contributions have helped to create an album that is truly unique and unforgettable.

For most bands, doing something new is often about balancing fan support for the existing aesthetic and a desire to evolve, however in the case of Deftones the fans are along for the ride completely.The longer you stare into the eyes of the "butterfly sugar baby" herself, the more credibility the latter achieves.

Deftones were one of the first bands to experiment with using heavy guitars and distorted vocals to create a more atmospheric and emotive sound, and Adrenaline is seen as the blueprint for this style of music. FYI: recently some smart people made a documentary about Big Brother that features all your favourite Jackass scumbags. It was a fitting tribute to Chi Cheng and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, art can still thrive.Nevertheless, Around the Fur remains one of the most celebrated albums in the Deftones' catalog, and is considered a landmark release in nu metal.