Show Notes
We celebrate the upcoming release of Life Is But A Dream... by examining the visual aesthetic of the album. M. Shadows joins for the ride with two very special guests, revered artist Wes Lang and video visionary Chris Hopewell. Wes talks with us about his inspirations, how going against tradition is his modus operandi and redesigning the Deathbat while Chris takes us through the techniques, concepts and love that went into the "Nobody" music video.
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