Pantera - Vulgar Display of Power
Date
February 25th, 1992
Credits
- Brad Guice Photographer
- Bob Defrin Art Director
Format
- Album Art 673
Media
- paper 2195
Techniques
- photography 154
- illustration 354
The iconic 1992 Vulgar Display of Power album cover was photographed by Brad Guice and art direction was handled by Bob Defrin. The photo was a controlled studio shoot featuring model Sean Cross. It features a raw, high-contrast, black-and-white aesthetic, perfectly capturing the album's aggressive, heavy theme. Brad Guice confirmed the model was never punched, but was instead pushed hard to create the illusion of impact while using a slow shutter speed for a textured, violent blur. The logo used a bold, simple font, prioritizing immediate impact.
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