A BOOK FOR METALHEADS
How my Mother, Art & the Bay Area Thrash Scene Saved my Life
by Mark DeVito - Edited by Joel McIver
About THOSE METTALLING KIDZ
The Scene
The Scene
The Scene
It was the 80's and I was a wild teenager, with no direction except towards the stage. And I couldn't play to save my life. Luckily, a guitar God pointed me in the right direction: drawing. If I couldn't be on the stage, I could at least design it.
The Bands
The Scene
The Scene
Growing up with soon-to-be famous musicians all around me was amazing. From fan, to roadie, to designing flyers…I was able to contribute to a scene that I fell in love with. I had found my tribe.
The Work
The Scene
The Work
With a fan's perspective, and a smidgeon of talent, I was able to combine my insanity and my passion for the heavier music into a ever growing portfolio. The only thing sillier than my style are the stories behind the work.
It was all about the HEAVY
The Book
My mother was the center of my creative universe, well before I figured out where I fit in the world. She was in tune with my passion for the heavy music, the imagery, and my need to deface every blank surface I could find. This book was written in honor of her memory.