Metal World
Inspired by an yearbook image i saw here:
Imagine an alternate universe where evryone and everything is under the strong influence of metal ( the music genre). Maybe even animals and plant life. Give me your best slice of life pictures of the metal dimension!
Voting process
Everyone can submit their image to this post. At the end of the week all images will be collected and shared in a new voting post wherein people can vote on their favorite image. This will be up for at least 24 hours before a winner is made.
There are no extra points to be earned, OP will decide on a winner in case of a tie.
Rules
- Follow the community’s rules above all else
- One comment and image per user
- Embed image directly in the post (no external link)
- Workflow/Prompt sharing encouraged but not required (we’re all here for fun and learning)
- OP will declare winner in case of a tie
- The challenge runs for at least 7 days from now on
- Down votes will not be counted
- Voting and final scoring will be done in a separate post.
Scores
At the end of the challenge the image with the most votes, wins!
The winner gets to pick the next theme. As always, have fun everyone!
Prompt: a dark brooding goth McDonald’s. the sign is using the death metal font design. “McDeath”
Did this image really need to be a 50 MB PNG? Did it really?
Why not? It looks good in high res, even with AI quirks
Lossy codecs could cut that down tenfold, without any noticeable difference. A JPEG encoder from 1999 would work fine at this resolution. If you were sitting close enough to your 8K monitor to notice even the most glaring artifacts, you’d need to sit up and wipe off your nose smudge.
The space program is even more awesome now:
Prompt: Space Photography, A heavy metal style space ship, resembling a beaten up old van, made in black, with chrome exhaust pipes, adorned with spikes and a sick airbrush artwork on the side, the nose of the ship is a chrome skull, an astronaut in a black leather space suit with spikes is floating in the foreground, in an orbit around earth, harsh lighting, shot on GoPro camera --ar 3:2 --dref https://s.mj.run/qPMA9bNxHj8 --v 6.1And some alternatives:
Put in spoilers to keep the post a bit cleaner
This was my original entry
The wild life has changed as well:
Prompt: Heavy metal photography, a mutated deer, its body a combination of brown fur and chrome, flaming exhausts come out the back of the deer, the deer’s head is a grinning visage with razor sharp teeth, flames grow around it’s hooves, running through a desolate dead forest, dramatic lighting, motion blur, shot with DSLR camera --ar 3:2 --dref https://s.mj.run/VnRkHSHBPNQ --v 6.1Debates are more awesome:
I switched to this one as my submission, it’s just more metal :)
And NASA is (even more) awesome:
Ok, I need to see a heavy metal SciFi series in that style now.
Prompt:
mr rogers as heavy metal death metal black metal musician outfit and makeup
With the image http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2018/02/GettyImages-3407107.jpg as a base. But it went through several iterations.
Prompt: In a world where heavy metal is the driving force behind the world, show me a photorealistic image of a heavy metal presidential inauguration of a tall metal head
"WITNESS THE 24 HOUR JULY 4TH CONCERT THAT WILL SHAKE THE FOUNDATION OF THE NATION. SACRIFICE YOUR SOUL FOR THE TREE OF METAL LIBERTY UNDER THE ROOOOCKET’S REEEEED GLAAAAARE!!! JUST AS THE FOUNDING FATHERS INTEEENDEEEEEED!!!
Bing Prompt “ALBUM COVER ART: US Congress Building without lights. Epic metal concert playing on the steps. Building full of giant amplifiers. Crowd metal fans. Twilight. Red light from dome. Thousands of fireworks streak across the sky. Tight photo from the ground angled upward”
Strong Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho Vibes
A busy coffee shop in metal world.
Made with comfyui. The workflow is embedded in this (Catbox) picture.
Prompt
The photograph captures a lively scene inside a heavy metal-themed coffee shop. The décor blends industrial elements with musical motifs: exposed brick walls adorned with vintage guitars, vinyl records, and posters of legendary metal bands. Pendant lights shaped like inverted microphones hang from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over the room.
At the center, a barista prepares drinks behind a counter designed to resemble a concert stage, complete with miniature amplifiers and decorative spotlights. The barista, a young woman with bright blue hair styled into spiky tufts, wears a black apron over a T-shirt featuring a symphonic metal band. Her arms display tattoos of musical notes and mythical creatures.
Seated at a large wooden table, a group of friends enjoys their beverages. One man represents death metal style with long dark hair, a black T-shirt bearing an intricate band logo, and a leather jacket adorned with spikes. Beside him, a woman embodies Kawaii metal fashion, wearing a frilly black and pink dress with lace accents and high twin ponytails decorated with colorful ribbons. Another friend showcases fairy metal attire—a flowing silver dress with subtle glitter and a delicate tiara resting on her wavy blonde hair.
In a cozy corner, a family gathers around a low table. The father, with a Viking metal appearance, has a braided beard and wears a tunic-style shirt with Nordic patterns. The mother, reflecting goth metal style, is dressed in a long black velvet coat over a corset dress, her dark hair accented with a lace headpiece. Their children—a boy and a girl—are engaged in coloring activities. The boy, about seven, wears a cape over a T-shirt featuring a dragon, embodying power metal. The girl, around five, dons a sparkly dress with fairy wings attached, representing fairy metal.
On the walls, shelves display an array of mugs and merchandise, including skull-shaped cups and T-shirts with various band logos. Patrons sip from mugs adorned with metal band insignias or intricate designs. The tables feature centerpieces made from repurposed vinyl records and small vases holding black roses.
In the background, a small stage hosts a solo guitarist playing an acoustic rendition of a classic metal song. The musician wears a simple outfit—jeans and a T-shirt—but his fingers skillfully navigate the strings of his guitar, which is decorated with stickers.
Other customers add to the diverse scene. A man with a steampunk twist wears goggles atop his hat and sips coffee while reading a book. A woman with electric green hair and cyber metal attire works on a laptop covered in band stickers. Near the entrance, a chalkboard menu lists creatively named drinks like “Espresso of Destruction” and “Latte of the Valkyries.”
This photograph was taken using a Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, capturing the rich details and vibrant personalities within the café.
Nobody talks with normies
In an alternate world where Heavy-metal music is the norm, a group of children play Hopscotch. These kids have long-hair, sleeve tattoos, black leather jacket with patches and look like metal heads. The scene happen in the school courtyard during recess. on the foreground, a blonde catholic girl wearing a blue dress sits alone on a bench as no other kid want to talk with her. It’s nice fall day, the tree already have their full autumn colours Using Flux Dev
A couple of variants
Same prompt, I like how the girl look at normie, but the others don’t look enough like metalhead (Well may-be some forest metal)
With a variant of the prompt where kids play ball