1 album cover in our archive
Danzig is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1980s. Released on Def American Recordings, the artwork sits in the metal tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering iconic, minimalist, controversial, hand drawn, debut album. Below you'll find the full story behind each Danzig cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.
The demonic skull adorning Danzig's debut was drawn by Glenn Danzig himself, but lifted from Marvel comic artist Michael Golden's cover for Crystar #8. The minimalist white skull on black background became one of metal's most iconic covers without any text or band identification.
