Front cover drafts (idea scrapped)

Front cover: draft #1

Front cover: draft #2

Ideas for band name

For my digipak I considered several band name options, such as:
The Troupers (reference to the Iron Maiden song "The Trooper")
Troupes of Doom (reference to the Sepultura song "Troops of Doom")
Dan Troupe and His Disciples of Chaos

I eventually decided on The Dan Troupe Project. It is simple yet I feel it is also effective. I was concerned that names such as "The Troupers" and "Troupes of Doom", though inventive, would come off as somewhat cheesy. My chosen name emphasises that it is Dan's band and therefore his vision.

Examples of existing digipak designs.

Weezer (The Blue album) - Deluxe edition:

Although this album's genre or artwork design doesn't fit the conventions of heavy metal (Weezer being an alternative rock band) I felt it was a useful example of a digipak nontheless, as the case is larger with more folds to make room for more images. It is the band's first album and features images and information from the time period. Rare photos may be valued by a fan who has supported the band since decades ago when they were formed.

 

The booklet featured in the case uses the album cover for the front cover, as well as an entirely blue back cover.

Front and back covers (note that a "Deluxe edition" sticker originally appeared across the bottom of the front cover. However, due to personal preference, I have taken it off)

Inside artwork

Inside/Inlay/CD1 when unfolded

Inside/Inlay/CD2 when unfolded

Korn III: Remember Who You Are - Special edition

Unlike the above example, this is a more conventional digipak for an album that can be considered heavy metal. The front cover of this limited edition is an alteration of the standard version's album cover. As well as a CD featuring the album with bonus tracks, it includes a DVD of the band shown recording the songs in the studio.

 

Note that this limited edition was released at the same time as the original version. Therefore, there is little in the way of photographs and no reflective introduction like in the Weezer album design.

Front and back covers

Inside/Inlay/CD

Inside/Inlay/DVD

Booklet front and back

Murderdolls - Women and Children Last - Special edition

Like the above example, this is a conventional digipak for an album that can be considered heavy metal. The front cover of this limited edition is an alteration of the standard version's album cover. As well as a CD featuring the album with bonus tracks, it includes a DVD of the band shown playing some of the songs from the album live at a concert

 

Note that this limited edition was released at the same time as the original version. Therefore, there is little in the way of photographs and no reflective introduction like in the Weezer album design.

Front and back covers

Inside/Inlay/CD

Inside/Inlay/DVD

Booklet front and back