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Above: FILTER – The Algorithm: Ultra Edition (2025) Artwork by Dana MacKenzie and photography by Derick Smith.

It’s no surprise that I love album cover artwork and design. Over the years we’ve covered here, on Metal Odyssey, album cover art from UFOs to Christmas with snakes in-between. This edition features astronauts portrayed as skeletons; or skulls to be more precise.

I have no idea when the first astronaut skull appeared on an album cover; that would be a rabbit hole I’d rather not dive into. Anyone have that answer please share it here!

There are five examples of astronaut skulls shown here. Enjoy!

I wasn’t gonna miss out on posting this IRON MAIDEN gem of cover art! The Final Frontier (2010). Cover artist: Melvyn Grant

I still can’t believe ORANGE GOBLIN disbanded. I’ll always listen to this band! Back from the Abyss released back in 2014. Cover artist: CAVUM

I stumbled on this album from THE COSMIC DEAD. I’m gonna give it a listen!

Dead Astronauts EP 2.0 – I found this one by just browsing for astronaut skulls on the web.

I’m certain there’s more astronaut skull covers out there. Please share any that you’re aware of here! Thank you for visiting! Stay safe out there and respect your fellow human beings as best you can. – Stone

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