We talk a lot about the pioneers of the Stoner Rock sound, and generator parties, and fuzz pedals, and Orange amps, but there’s one thing that doesn’t get nearly enough credit for this amazing scene. Of course, I’m talking about weed! Just kidding. I’m talking about the art.
Amazing album cover art has become absolutely essential to what makes Stoner and Doom so special. Some of the most talented illustrators and creative visionaries have flocked to this scene in particular and made their art the silent heroes of Stoner Rock.
In preparation for this article, I reached out to David Paul Seymour, Digital Illustrator & Painter and beloved Stoner Rock artist, for his perspective on art in this scene. He said, “The amazing part of metal music is that visual artwork and the music have always gone hand in hand and forever will. As a visual artist who’s also a fan of heavy music, being a part of the scene is something that has provided me with indescribable joy over a long many years, and I’m so stoked to be a part of the scene!”
With that as our guiding light, let’s dive in!
