Resume Of Works

The Hammerblaze studio has spearheaded diverse operations in conspiracy with: Ancestral Tunes Records · Against The Plagues · Black Majesty · Blacksmith · Cataclysmical Maelstrom · Cellador · Clamando Venganza · Clan Wallace · Dark Shift · Deströyer 666 · Dolmen · Enthrall · Farseer · Faustcoven · Feanor · FlashBack 2029 · Heathen Alliance Festival · HolyHell · In-Defilade · Interceptor · Jaggernaut · Kingdom · Legendary Kingdoms · Lost Horizon · Luciferion · Lyra · Mandoble · Martin Walkyier · Maximal Collision · Metal Forces Magazine · Metal.com · Metalica Zine · Metal-Rules.com · Montreal · Omega’s Apple · Outer Beyond · Paragon · Quemando Cromo · Remedy Records · Running Wild (ReUnation) · Samsarra · Secret Port Records · Shackles · Sinterra · Skiltron · Skull & Bones · Sonic Prophecy · Splintered World · Tengwar · Vesperian Sorrow · Vic Records · Victimario · Vorgrum · Wacken Metal Battle Argentina.

Albums

The album work includes front cover and booklet design, digital graphics, typesetting, photo manipulation, and even logo design. Many projects also require additional work as character design, environments and more.

SKILTRON - Bruadarach (2023)
cover

PERCIVAL - The Seventh Seal (2023)
cover

AURA SYMPHONIC - Part 1 New Hope (2023)
cover

PERCIVAL - Hold On Tight (2023)
cover

HILD - The Slayeress (2023)
cover

LOUDER THAN HELL - Possessed By Steel (2023)
cover

PERCIVAL - Cup Of Gold (2023)
cover

LOUDER THAN HELL - Possessed By Steel (2023)
cover

FEANOR - Noble Savage (2023)
cover

FEANOR - Thor (2023)
cover

ARGENTO - Psicosis (2023)
cover

CRAFT SWORD - Hyborian Age (2022)
cover

NAUFRAGANT - A Short Life (2022)
cover

PERCIVAL - Defender Of Troy (2022)
cover

SOUTHERN SKIES - Remnants Of A Repated Future part 2 (2022)
cover

INTERCEPTOR - Hagakure (2022)
cover

GUILLOTINE (2021)
cover

BRAVESLAIR - Harvest's End (2021)
cover

THE DARK HORDE - The Calling (2021)
cover

THE DARK HORDE - Victim (2021)
cover

THE DARK HORDE - Childhood (2021)
cover

THE DARK HORDE - Mask (2021)
cover

BRAVESLAIR - Fanfare Of The Charioteers (2021)
cover

PERCIVAL - Riders Of The Sun (2021)
cover

BRAVESLAIR - Huinë (2020)
cover

ABOMINE - Pactum (2019)
cover

HEAVY METAL - Codigo de Honor 2 (2019)
cover

SOUTHERN SKIES - Remnants Of A Repated Future part 1 (2019)
cover

GRAVEYARD POETS - Tales Of Nightmare Part.1 (2019)
cover

FLASH-BACK 2029 - Uprising (2019)
cover

PARAGON - Controlled Demolition (2019)
cover

MATHRAS - Sociedades Secretas (2018)
cover

EL EXPRESO DEL METAL - Trascender (2018)
cover

CONFLICT CYCLE - Dark years Ahead (2018)
cover

SONIC PROPHECY - Savage Gods (2018)
cover

NICK MAGRENE - Electric Warrior (2017)
cover

WIZARD - Fallen Kings (2017)
cover

EL EXPRESO DEL METAL - Bestias Del Sotano (2017)
cover

CONFLICT CYCLE - Hellfire (2017)
cover

HEAVY METAL - Codigo de Honor! (2016)
cover

SKILTRON - Legacy Of Blood (2016)
cover

FEANOR - We Are Heavy Metal (2016)
cover

NAUFRAGANT - The Black Corsair (2016)
cover

FLASH-BACK 2029 - The Dark Years (2015)
cover

HORIZONS EDGE - Heavenly Realms (2015)
cover | full project

BLACK MAJESTY - Cross Of Thorns (2015)
cover | full project

IN-DEFILADE - Rulers Of Famine (2015)
cover | full project

HORIZONS EDGE - Vagabond (2015)
cover

BLACK MAJESTY - Vlad The Impaler (2015)
cover

INTERCEPTOR (2015)
cover | full project

VICTIMARIO - Sculpture Of Insane Minds (2015)
cover 1 | cover 2

VORGRUM - Last Domain (2015)
full project

FLASH-BACK 2029 - T-800 Series (2015)
cover

MATHRAS - Alquimia (2015)
cover | full project

WALKING IN THE SHADOW OF THE SNAKE - Vol. 1 (2015)
cover | full project

SONIC PROPHECY - Apocalyptic Promenade (2015)
cover | full project

SKULL & BONES - The Cursed Island (2013)
cover | full project

CELLADOR - Honor Forth (2013)
cover | full project

SKILTRON - Into the Battleground (2013)
cover | double cover | full project

MONTREAL - Eterno Retorno (2012)
cover | full project

SAMSARRA - Coming Forth By Day (2011)
cover | full project

SONIC PROPHECY - A Divine Act Of War (2011)
cover | full project

TENGWAR - The Halfling Forth Shall Stand... (2011)
full project

SKILTRON - The Highland Way (2010)
cover | full project

DOLMEN - Anhelos Ancestrales (2010)
cover | full project

FEANOR - Hellas (2010)
cover | full project

AGAINST THE PLAGUES - Decoding The Mainframe (2010)
cover | full project

SAMSARRA - The Unbeliever (2008)
cover | full project

OUTER BEYOND - Wrath From The Outer Beyond (2008)
cover

SKILTRON - Beheading The Liars (2008)
full project

BLACKSMITH - Sharpen The Steel (2007)
cover | full project

AGAINST THE PLAGUES - The Architecture Of Oppression (2007)
cover | full project

SKILTRON - Blind Harry (2007)
full project

SHACKLES - Coup The Grâce (2006)
cover | full project

SKILTRON - The Clans Have United (2006)
full project

PARAGON - Revenge (2005)
cover | full CD | LP | PROMO

FEANOR - Preludio de Guerra (2004)
cover | full project

MONTREAL - Entre el Bien y El Mal (2003)
cover

Logos

Incl. artwork, texture effects, symbols and more.

2019 WalkingXP (Event)
2018 Mandoble (Emblem)
2018 Forja D'Arte Abbate (Emblem)
2017 Paragon (Emblem)
2016 Feanor (Emblem)
2016 Feanor
2015 Hammerblaze
2015 Kingdom
2015 HolyHell (Logo)
2015 Interceptor
2015 Lyra - Final | Sketch
2015 In-Defilade (Logo)
2015 In-Defilade (Sigil)
2013 M79
2013 Sonic Prophecy, Symbol
2012 Splintered World
2011 Mandoble
2011 Metal Forces, Symbol
2011 Metal Forces
2011 S.P. Management
2011 Metal.com
2010 Ancestral Tunes
2010 Feanor (Texture Effects)
2010 Farseer
2010 Sonic Prophecy
2010 Omega's Apple
2009 Against The Plagues
2008 Hammerblaze

Web Design

Incl. Layout, Design and Navigation. Full web sites, social networking profiles and web banners.

Shop

Skiltron (2013)

Forum

Enthrall (2011)
Lost Horizon (2006)
Metal Forces (2012)
Omega's Apple (2010)

E-Card

Dolmen (2011)

Promotional posters, magazine ads, flyers, banners to promote your business on websites, facebook, myspace, forums, or anything else. Some examples below:

Facebook

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Posters & Flyers

2016 Feanor, Show New Album
2016 Skiltron, Show Aniversario
2016 Wacken Metal Battle Argentina
2015 Skiltron, Show Aniversario
2015 Skiltron, Wacken Show
2015 Skiltron, Albion Tour
2015 Skiltron, Show
2014 Skiltron + Skyclad, Show
2014 Skiltron, Show
2013 Skiltron, Show Aniversario
2013 Riddarspel, poster 1
2013 Riddarspel, poster 2
2012 Dolmen, poster 1
2012 Dolmen, poster 2
2012 Dolmen, poster 3
2011 Sonic Prophecy
2010 Skiltron (Front side)
2010 Skiltron (Back side)
2010 Heathen Alliance
2010 Skiltron
2009 Skiltron
2009 Skiltron
2009 Heathen Alliance
2009 Heathen Alliance
2008 Skiltron
2008 Skiltron
2007 Skiltron
2007 Against The Plagues
2007 Skiltron

Mag Ad

2012 Example 5 full page
2012 Example 4 middle page
2008 Example 3 full page
2008 Example 2 full page
2007 Example 1 full page

Photos

The photo optimization process is meant to enhance your promotional photos by fine tuning the image with the best exposure, contrast, color and focus, art and effects.

2016 Feanor
2015 Horizons Edge
2015 Black Majesty (2)
2015 Black Majesty (1)
2015 In-Defilade
2015 Sonic Prophecy (3)
2015 Sonic Prophecy (2)
2015 Sonic Prophecy (1)
2015 Skiltron
2015 HolyHell
2013 Skiltron
2013 Cellador
2010 Feanor
2010 Dolmen
2010 Skiltron #2
2010 Skiltron #1
2009 Hammerblaze promo 3
2009 Hammerblaze promo 2
2009 Hammerblaze promo 1
2009 Against The Plagues 2
2009 Against The Plagues 1
2009 Clan Wallace
2008 Skiltron
2007 Skiltron
2006 Skiltron
2006 Skiltron

Testimonies From The Force

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"Back in ’03 when we were completely immersed with all aspects of writing music and touring there was little time for working with our website and online promotion. That’s when we turned to Aldo “Valgorth” Requena. He helped not only to set up our new site but also continuously making updates and expanding our online presence. He is one of the most dedicated and professional persons I have ever met, and now almost 20 years later we still keep in touch. I also have the pleasure of calling him my friend."
MARTIN VILDINGE (LOST HORIZON)

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"I trust Hammerblaze with the visuals for all my projects. When it comes to epic and dark art, Aldo is the true master and ALWAYS exceeds my expectations."
Franco Tempesta (Naufragant)

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"If you want first class graphics and layouts for your releases Aldo is your man. It was always a real pleasure to work with him as he not only is a great artists, 100% reliable, but also puts a lot of passion into his work and adopts to the needs of his clients. He is one of the most professional artist I ever worked with in all the years as musician."
Jan Bünning (Paragon)

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"Valgorth is not only our artist but also part of the band. We have been working together since the very beginning of Skiltron. He has the power to perfectly describe our music with his pencil."
Emilio Souto (Skiltron)

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"Talk about working with a true master professional Aldo is it from his professional eye and attention to detail on the works of Feanor Power of the Chosen One graphic art film and just an all around great guy a brother of true metal you don't get much better than this guy thank you my friend you are truly a master."
David Shankle (former-Manowar / Feanor)

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"I have been working with Aldo Requena since 2005 until this present day including having him been the full time website designer for Black Majesty, album artwork and design for our 2015 releases and also with the art and layout for my most recent project The Dark Horde. Through out the years Aldo has only given 100% effort and super designs and has the understanding of Heavy Metal which he excels and delivers his own style with great quality all the time. I would highly recommend Aldo for art and design to anyone, anywhere in the world if you are chasing great quality work ."
Hanny Mohamed (Black Majesty)

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"Sonic Prophecy has used the artwork of Aldo Requena at Hammerblaze studio for all our albums and merchandise. After more than a decade of working with Aldo, he has never failed to create exceptional work, taking the time to delve into the music and lyrics, work through the ideas of the band, and come up with unique, one of a kind artwork that captures the power and feeling of each album. Aldo Requena creates high caliber artwork that is truly a visual representation of our music. I would highly recommend Aldo Requena to any musician looking to take the visuals of their band to the next level."
SHANE PROVSTGAARD (Sonic Prophecy)

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"November 12th 2021 not only marked the Celebration of the Vortex Society, it was a funeral experience towards a cycle which ended on that very night just so a new one can be born. We have never expected to be able to work closely with so many amazing artists like Aldo Requena who have embraced the Vortex Installation cause to a level we have never thought to be possible. Aldo proved himself to be one of the most interesting artists we have ever spoken and worked with. A true Vortex Ambassador which will remain in our core for the next years to come!"
Gaerea

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"Aldo was fantastic to work with. He really listened to what we wanted and was very good at creating the exact image we had in mind. He was easy to work and communicate with and was very professional. We had no issues with his designs when it came to printing artwork, all his work was of the highest standard. Would highly recommend him for any artwork needs."
Kat Sproule (Horizons Edge)

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"Working with Hammerplaze has been a pleasure for me. I appreciate the great ideas and the reliable implementation."
Sven D'Anna (Wizard / Feanor)

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"Trabajar con Aldo siempre es un placer para nosotros no solo por el nivel que tiene para plasmar lo que uno le pide a la hora de hacer un arte para un cd, remera, logo...etc ....sino porque siempre entiende la vision de la banda que tiene para el arte de los discos subiendo el nivel en cada lanzamiento que hacemos.... en pocas palabras Aldo es el equivalente a derek riggs para nosotros como el fue para maiden"
Jorge (Interceptor)

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"Conozco a Aldo Requena (VALGORTH) desde hace muchísimos años. Él siempre ha estado junto al HEAVY METAL de una u otra forma. Como FAN, apasionado por las vetas más genuinas, filosas y pesadas de nuestra escena; como ARTISTA, un “todo terreno” cuyos conocimientos y versatilidad, le permiten canalizar con certera puntería, cualquier idea o proyecto que uno tenga en mente. Él ha estado acompañando al METALICA FANZINE en gran parte de su trayecto, sea desde los tiempos en que concretó nuestra primera página web; pasando por los aguerridos diseños para los compilados “Código de Honor” en cd, y muchas otras cosas que serán develadas con el correr del tiempo. Cuando “peleas contra el mundo”….VALGORTH esta de tu lado!"
Fabián De La Torre (Metalica Fanzine)

The Studio & Author

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Established in 2008, Hammerblaze is a graphic design company located in Buenos Aires, Argentina under the guidance of Aldo Requena. Hammerblaze specializes in artwork illustration, brand identity, and visual content for various industries, including music, publishing, and entertainment. With over a decade of experience, Hammerblaze has produced over 100 projects in different formats, supported events and tours, and collaborated with an elite roster of established and emerging artists worldwide through commitment to art and music. Hammerblaze also provides concept design and artwork for film, television, and gaming.

Hammerblaze's artwork is known for its emphasis on themes of dramatic literary, historical, and legendary scenes, portraying immortal greatness against adversity. The works feature a highly original, imaginative, and dense use of details and iconography, making Hammerblaze's artworks a competitive and assertive force of recognition in the world of visual arts.

"Hammerblaze was born out of an unwavering dedication to Arts and Music. From the very beginning, my goal has been to utilize all of my resources and experience to create and endorse bands with fresh Artwork in the world and - in turn - to present it back to the audience in a meaningful way." — A.R.

DESIGN INFO & INQUIRIES
info@hammerblaze.com

SITES & PROFILES

Personal Artist Site
www.valgorth.com