rian Schroeder, better known as Pushead, is an American artist, designer, and musician known for his intricate and dark artwork. Born in 1961, Pushead first gained recognition in the 1980s with his work for the punk and heavy metal music scenes. He has created album covers, posters, and merchandise designs for various bands, including Metallica, The Misfits, and Sepultura. Pushead is also the founder of the independent record label Pusmort Records. His artwork is characterized by a distinct style that often features gruesome, surreal, and macabre imagery with intricate line work and heavy use of black ink. Pushead's art has become iconic within the punk and metal scenes and is now highly sought after by collectors. In addition to his work as an artist, Pushead has also been involved in the world of skateboarding, designing skateboard decks and collaborating with companies like Zorlac Skateboards and later on, with Nike SB for limited-edition sneakers featuring his artwork. As a musician, Pushead was a member of the punk rock band Septic Death, where he served as the vocalist and lyricist. Septic Death was active during the 1980s and released several records, with Pushead contributing to the band's artwork as well.