Larry Carroll (artist)
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Larry Carroll is an artist who has worked for The Progressive, The Village Voice and the New York Times drawing political illustrations.[1] Carroll's most notable work is designing the artwork for the American thrash metal band Slayer's album covers.
Carroll designed the artwork for Reign in Blood, South of Heaven, Seasons in the Abyss and Christ Illusion. Reign in Blood's release was delayed due to the controversial cover art,[1] although placing in the "top 10 heavy metal album covers of all time" by Blender magazine.[2] Christ Illusion was banned in India for its graphic art depicting Christ mutilated with missing limbs, in a sea of blood with severed heads.[3]
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- ^ a b An exclusive oral history of Slayer. Decibel Magazine (2006-8). Retrieved on 2006-12-03.
- ^ Popoff, Martin , Dunn, Sam and McFadyen, Scot (2006-6). The Top Ten Greatest Heavy Metal Album Covers of All Time. Blender magazine. Retrieved on 2007-01-09.
- ^ "India bans 'offensive' rock album", BBC News, 2006-10-11. Retrieved on 2006-10-11.
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