KERBCRAWLERGHOST
Woah, did it just get warmer in here? Known for his brash mix of classical satanism and pornographic sexuality, Kerbcrawlerghost has become a mainstay of the underground metalhead art scene, particularly amongst those heshers who like to push the sensitivity buttons of polite society. His piece “Suck”, pictured above, has become an iconic image in lowbrow art circles, and is regularly ripped off by models and directors looking to channel the brash steaminess behind his unique, sexually-charged atmosphere. It's unsurprising, if a little annoying, that an artist so talented keeps getting his Instagram account shut down – but then again, that's the price one pays for pushing buttons (and pushing them real, real good).
"I try to put the aggressive energy out of heavy metal on my drawings,” says Kerbcrawlerghost. “The twisted, tormented, dark lyrics of bands like Black Sabbath for example always helps me to create interesting narrative conflicts on my drawings… but I have to say that Doom and Black metal are the most relevant in that matter. I like to put the dark, cold, and ancient mental landscapes that northern metal evokes me… different music inspires different pieces, and I always love to change [my style].”