A little bit of a repeat post but more insight into the process: Now that the spoiler of Page 7 is out of the way I can keep talking about the symbolism on page 5. One was mentioned in a post last week – Slash smokes two cigarettes as a reference to “burning a candle at both ends” as a lot of rockstars (and even Johnny Punchclocks like myself) tend to do. Behind him is a (questionable?) likeness of Grohl, who although not widely known for his influence on metal (but it’s there! Google Probot/Dream Window) was well known for Nirvana’s effect on mainstream music before his bandmate’s untimely passing. Behind him are four candles, representing four members of Metal Messiah, one having been snuffed out.
Should I change it to three candles before going to print as a reference to Nirvana? Or leave it as is…?
Let me know if you find any of this stuff interesting! Give a like and a follow to Metal Messiah Graphic Novel if you have a minute. More to follow, next few pages will cover how the band Metal Messiah carried on after losing their lead singer/songwriter, Damon!