Behind the Covers

Best 1990s Metal Album Covers

The most iconic 1990s Metal album covers — every entry has its own complete story: the designer, the photographer, the concept, and why it became iconic.

4 curated covers

Metallica by Metallica — album cover art

Metallica

Metallica · 1991

Ænima by Tool — album cover art

Ænima

Tool · 1996

Rage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine — album cover art

Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine · 1992

Dirt by Alice in Chains — album cover art

Dirt

Alice in Chains · 1992

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