SABBAT - HISTORY OF A TIME TO COME 12" Vinyl LP Album

- German Release on NOISE Records

The album cover of Sabbat’s ‘History of a Time to Come’ features striking and surreal artwork dominated by a central figure who appears to be a mystical or druid-like character. This figure is adorned with antlers and intricate ornaments, including skeletal and organic details, giving them an otherworldly and ceremonial appearance. The figure has outstretched arms, with eerie claw-like hands pointing outward, exuding an ominous and ritualistic aura.

At the bottom, an open book rests upon a vivid, grassy pedestal, suggesting the theme of storytelling, history, or lore. The pages of the book are worn, with a ribbon marker symbolizing knowledge or ancient prophecy. Surrounding the book, small elements like mushrooms and fantastical creatures contribute to the fantastical and mystical aesthetic.

The background is a bold red gradient, intensifying the dramatic and dark atmosphere of the scene. The band’s logo, Sabbat, is prominently displayed at the top in a sharp, angular font with a bright blue and yellow color scheme, creating a stark contrast to the crimson background. Below the artwork, the album title, ‘History of a Time to Come,’ is elegantly presented on a scroll-like banner, adding a touch of medieval or ancient manuscript styling to the overall design.

This cover blends themes of mythology, mysticism, and the macabre, perfectly encapsulating the thrash/black metal aesthetic Sabbat is known for.

The back cover of Sabbat’s History of a Time to Come maintains the vivid red background with intricate Celtic-inspired border patterns, lending a medieval and mystical atmosphere to the design. At the top, the band’s bold logo in sharp angular text appears prominently, mirroring the front cover’s design.

Beneath the logo, there is a central illustrated portrait of the band members framed within a dark, organic, and almost tree-like border. The artwork captures the four band members in a stylized, hand-painted fashion, each with long hair and distinct facial expressions that convey a raw and intense energy, fitting the album’s dark themes. The framing gives the image a supernatural or otherworldly vibe, as though the band is emerging from within the frame.

Text detailing the album’s credits appears on the right and left, including the band lineup (Andy Sneap, Martin Walkyier, Fraser Craske, and Simon Negus), along with production and recording information. The illustration is credited to John Blanche, whose dark, dramatic style complements the album’s aesthetic. At the bottom, the logo of Noise Records and other label details are displayed in clean, legible text. Overall, the back cover blends a sense of professionalism with a thematic connection to the album’s tone of mysticism and folklore.