Metallica Tribute - King Nothing

"A lot of my pieces come from multiple layers of influence and inspiration converging together at a singular point–others are not so profound. This piece falls into the latter category. Sometimes the inspiration comes from a song I’ve heard a hundred times, but for some reason on a particular day it just hits different, and in that moment, imagery enters my mind. Sometimes that imagery is cool enough that I’m compelled to get it on canvas. That is where “King Nothing” was born.
To say that the song and album were released to mixed reviews would be an understatement. Back in 1996, Metallica fans were aghast to see the revamped image of the band and entirely different sound from their previous offerings. I wasn’t sure what to make of it at first, but it quickly became the soundtrack to that summer. Fast forward to February 2021, when “King Nothing” shows up on my radio, it immediately transports me back to that summer and just hits me differently–like only music can do.
This piece could be seen as a tribute to Metallica, it could be seen as homage to artists taking risks, or simply seen as a piece born of nostalgia. Maybe it is multi-layered after all." -Stickman