From Tortona (Milano)in Italy comes (arguably) the most imaginative and distinctive trios in the world of rock poster art.
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CONVERGE 2012 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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CROSBY STILLS & NASH 2014 ATLANTA - USA CONCERT POSTER
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CURRENT 93 2008 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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DEAD MAN 2008 ROADBURN HOLLAND CONCERT POSTER
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DEFTONES 2007 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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In this predominantly American world of rock posters the work created by Poia, Lu and Urlo (Malleus) is immediately recognizable with shades so distinctively European.
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DARIO ARGENTO - INFERNO - MOVIE POSTER
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DARIO ARGENTO - SUSPIRIA - MOVIE POSTER
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DARIO ARGENTO - PROFONDO ROSSO (DEEP RED) - MOVIE POSTER
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| DARIO ARGENTO - THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE - MOVIE POSTER |
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A Malleus rock poster not only captures the spirit of the band but they beautifully capture the spirit and traditions of their homeland
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DRESDEN DOLLS BOSTON CONCERT POSTER
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FOO FIGHTERS 2015 CASALECCHIO DI RENO - ITALY - CONCERT POSTER
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GOBLIN ITALY CONCERT POSTER
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IGGY POP 2016 AMSTERDAM CONCERT POSTER
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PRODIGY 2005 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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Iconography is at the forefront of their work and vast scenery including figurative arts, in particular Expressionism, Symbolism, Art Nouveau, Surrealism, Pop Art, Psychedelic Art and also comics, photography, cinema and literature.
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THE JOHN SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION 2011 CONCERT POSTER
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THE JOHN SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION 2014 CONCERT POSTER
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THE JOHN SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION 2019 EUROPEAN TOUR CONCERT POTER
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THE CURE 2014 ITALY CONCERT POSTER
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All these ingredients blend in with the main element of their poetics; the female form, the primordial goddess, from whom everything comes.
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MASTODON 2011 WASHINGTON CONCERT POSTER
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MASTODON BALTIMORE CONCERT POSTER
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MASTODON 2011 BERLIN CONCERT POSTER
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At the centre of Malleus' art we often find beautiful, yet mysterious women.
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MONSTER MAGNET 2019 HAMBURG CONCERT POSTER |
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MONSTER MAGNET 2014 CONCERT POSTER
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MONSTER MAGNET 2013 ITALY CONCERT POSTER | |
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MONSTER MAGNET CONCERT POSTER
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MONSTER MAGNET 2020 DORTHMUND CONCERT POSTER
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Usually this is accentuated by occult symbolism worked into arcane textures.
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MOTORPSYCHO 2009 HOLLAND CONCERT POSTER | |
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MOTORPSYCHO 2008 BELGIUM CONCERT POSTER
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SONIC YOUTH 2007 TORINO CONCERT POSTER
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SWANS 2012 DENVER - USA - CONCERT POSTER
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SWANS 2017 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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NINE INCH NAILS 2009 SINGAPORE CONCERT POSTER
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PRIMUS 2012 USA CONCERT POSTER
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All of their work is based on masterful hand-drawings and reflect the artists' deep understanding and love for music.
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MUDHONEY 2013 BERLIN CONCERT POSTER
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MUDHONEY 2015 SACRAMENTO CONCERT POSTER
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MUDHONEY 2014 KANSAS CONCERT POSTER
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MUDHONEY 2019 HOUSTON CONCERT POSTER
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MUDHONEY 2015 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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THE COMPANY OF WOLVES MOVIE POSTER
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Malleus' extensive catalogue of posters created to date includes works for acts such as: Beck, Blues Explosion, Brant Bjork, The Cure, Deftones, Dinosaur Jr., Eagles of Death Metal, Flaming Lips, Helmet, Iggy Pop & The Stooges, Kings of Leon, Mars Volta, Melvins, Mogwai, Mark Lanegan, Mudhoney, Muse, Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy, Robert Plant, Queen of the Stone age, Sonic Youth, Monster magnet and many more...
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THE BLACK KEYS 2012 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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THE BLACK KEYS 2012 TORINO CONCERT POSTER
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THE BLACK KEYS 2012 AMSTERDAM CONCERT POSTER
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THE MELVINS + NAPALM DEATH 2016 N.Y CONCERT POSTER |
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THE MELVINS 2009 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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THE MELVINS 2014 CONCERT POSTER
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THE MELVINS 2008 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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The work of Malleus has been displayed in various collective and individual art shows.
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 2009 BOLOGNA CONCERT POSTER
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 2017 BOLOGNA
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 2017 BOLOGNA
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 2013 MILANO
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 2017 DUBLIN CONCERT POSTER
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 2017 DENMARK CONCERT POSTER
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PSYCHIC TV 2015 MILANO CONCERT POSTER
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They have been included in "Art of Modern Rock", the gig poster gospel by Paul Grushkin and Dennis King, in "Art of Modern Rock: Mini #1 A-Z" and "Art of Modern Rock: Mini #2 Poster Girls" by Dennis king, in "Swag posters" by Judith Salavetz and in "A fistful of Rock'n'Roll" by Sal Canzonieri.
also part of them are members of incredible psychedelic/doom band Ufomammut: check out their discography, you'll be surprised!
ReplyDeleteI'm not over-familiar with this studios' work but some excellent stuff here. Thanks
ReplyDeletefine galery of music for eyes
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Interesting stuff
ReplyDelete@ Noteworthy :So many comments. Thank you very much. Appreciated all of them.
DeleteHahaha, thank you, Kostas - they are all deserved! :-D
ReplyDeleteSo many comments! Thanks for one more time. I hope that you find interesting my future posts. Take a look to the Greek bands please, you will find amazing stuff. Thanks.
DeleteThanks, I will - any specific recommendations?
DeleteNo, but if you don't know the album 666 of Aphrodites Child please download it it's a masterpiece.
DeleteI picked up the CD sometime in the 1990's - as you say 'a masterpiece'. Greek Supergroup! :-)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I downloaded Goodbye Bedouin and was impressed. During 'Prove Me Wrong', the vocalist kept reminding me of Chris Bailey of The Saints!
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely try out more of the Greek bands!
I'll be checking out more of the Greek bands!