Wow, Yngwie Malmsteen, notable guitar virtuoso, who I have been a fan of for years has just announced the cover for his new album Perpetual Flame:

Oh dear. That is very bad indeed.

Notable reaction from the album-buying public includes

• “Wow that’s bad…the chest hair and all..wow…“
• “The Hoff called and wants his chest hair back.“
• “That’s gotta be fake…my 12 yr old niece could make a better cover than that in Photoshop.“
• “Big hairy chested playful bear seeks boy toy for long walks on the beach, cooking tofu, and long sensual massages; are you the one I’ve been looking for?“
• “Why not call it ‘Donut Magnetic’“
• “Do you really need your nipple on there, Yngwie?“