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long time readers of the blog know I love album cover art, here's a look at a few that caught my eye!

SUFFOCATION: 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' Artwork Unveiled

"Pinnacle Of Bedlam", the new album from New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION, will be released on February 15, 2013 via Nuclear Blast Records. The artwork was handled this time around by Raymond Swanland and can be found below.

Read more at Blabbermouth

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Portal Album Cover Art Revealed

Portal have recently revealed the album cover art for their fourth album 'Vexovoid,' which is slated for release on February 19th (vinyl to be released shortly afterwards) via Profound Lore Records. The cover art was created by Rev. Kriss Hades.

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Vreid Reveals Album Cover Art

Vreid is scheduled to release their new album 'Welcome Farewell' on March 5th, 2013 in North America and February 26th in Europe.

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Frost Despair Unveils New Album "Surreal" Artwork

Frost Despair has revealed the album cover art for their album 'Surreal.' The artwork was created by Brazilian artist Marcelo Vasco. Marcelo Vasco wrote his impressions about the cover artwork: "My intention creating the Frost Despair's cover art was to illustrate the concept of the album using elements of Surrealism, some chaotic stuff, bio-mechanic elements, nature and science in a bestial and psychological concept.

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The 25 Highest Paid Musicians Of 2012

Forbes published their list of 2012's highest-paid musicians.

1 Dr. Dre – $110 million
2 Roger Waters – $88 million
3 Elton John – $80 million
4 U2 – $78 million
5 Take That – $69 million
6 Bon Jovi – $60 million
7 Britney Spears – $58 million
8 Paul McCartney – $57 million (tie)
8 Taylor Swift – $57 million (tie)
10 Justin Bieber – $55 million (tie)
10 Toby Keith – $55 million (tie)
12 Rihanna – $53 million
13 Lady GaGa – $52 million
14 Foo Fighters – $47 million
15 Diddy – $45 million (tie)
15 Katy Perry – $45 million (tie)
17 Kenny Chesney – $44 million
18 Beyoncé – $40 million
19 Red Hot Chili Peppers – $39 million
20 Jay-Z – $38 million
21 Coldplay – $37 million
22 Adele – $35 million (tie)
22 Kanye West – $35 million (tie)
24 Michael Bublé – $34 million
25 Sade – $33 million

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GRIMEY'S BEST SELLERS 11/19 - 11/25, 2012

Titles marked with an asterisk (*) are Black Friday titles from Record Store Day.

Vinyl Top 50:

1. The White Stripes - Dead Leaves & The Dirty Ground 7"*
2. The Lumineers - Winter EP 10"*
3. My Morning Jacket w/ Brittany Howard - It Makes No Difference 10"*
4. The White Stripes - Hotel Yorba 7"*
5. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit - Live From Alabama LP
6. The White Stripes - Fell In Love With A Girl 7"*
7. The Rolling Stones - You Better Move On EP 7"*
8. JEFF The Brotherhood - Dark Energy 7"*
9. Gaslight Anthem - Hold You Up 10"*
10. Soundtrack - Moonrise Kingdom 10"*
11. Soundtrack - Reservoir Dogs LP*
12. Lucero - Live At Sun Studios 7"*
13. Bob Dylan - Duquesne Whistle 7"*
14. The Avett Brothers - Four Thieves Gone LP
15. Eric Burdon & The Greenhornes - Eric Burdon & The Greenhornes*
16. Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah 7"*
17. Grateful Dead - Live At Winterland LP*
18. Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros - Live At Acton LP*
19. David Bowie - Jean Genie 7"*
20. Captain Beefheart - Abba Zabba 7"*
21. Band Of Horses - Sonic Ranch Sessions 7"*
22. John Mayer - Complete 2012 Performances LP*
23. Love - Forever Changes w/ 7" LP*
24. Coheed & Cambria - Aftermath: Ascension Demos LP*
25. Donny Hathaway/Cee-Lo Green - This Christmas 7"*
26. Captain Beefheart - Upon The My-O-My 7"*
27. Captain Beefheart - Plastic Factory 7"*
28. Dr. Dog - Wild Race EP*
29. Various - Death Might Be Your Santa Claus LP*
30. Johnny Cash - Fabulous Johnny Cash LP*
31. Mothers Of Invention - Big Leg Emma 7*
32. The Shins - Robert Swift Sessions 7"*
33. Wanda Jackson - Capitol Rarities 10"*
34. Nirvana - Incesticide 45rpm LP*
35. Mogwai - A Wrenched Virile Love LP*
36. The Flaming Lips - Playing Hide & Seek With The Ghosts Of Dawn LP
37. Buck Owens - Bucks Sings Eagles 10"*
38. Merle Haggard - Capitol Rarities 10"*
39. Norah Jones - Little Broken Hearts Remixes 10"*
40. M83 - Reunion Remixes LP*
41. Link Wray - Big City After Dark 7"*
42. Sleep - Dopesmoker purple vinyl LP
43. Miles Davis - Sketches Of Spain LP*
44. GED Soul Presents - Super Soul Christmas 7"
45. The Beach Boys - Surfin' Safari 10"*
46. Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale - Buddy & Jim LP*
47. Miles Davis - Porgy & Bess LP*
48. Tomahawk - Stone Letter 7"*
49. Fat Boys - Fat Boys Pizza Box LP*
50. Joan Jett - Bad Reputation LP*

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nice story from our neighbors to the north: