Behind the Covers

Soundgarden

1 album cover in our archive

Soundgarden is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 1990s. Released on A&M Records, the artwork sits in the rock tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering illustration, iconic, hand drawn, minimalist. Below you'll find the full story behind each Soundgarden cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.

Badmotorfinger by Soundgarden — album cover art

Badmotorfinger (1991)

The iconic cyclone-like design with a spark plug center was drawn by Big Chief guitarist Mark Dancey after a casual backstage invitation from Soundgarden members Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron in 1991.

Label
A&M Records
Designer
Mark Dancey
Photographer
Michael Lavine
Genre
Rock
Decade
1990s
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