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The Meaning Behind Modern Day Rap’s Most Iconic Face Tattoos

In today’s realm of progressive hip-hop, face tattoos have risen in popularity allowing new artists to become instantly recognizable.

By Jennifer R Donnelly Read more

Once a Prodigy, Always a Prodigy: Rest in Power Keith Flint

With absolute adoration, we pen a love letter to a hero the world lost today, The Prodigy's frontman Keith Flint.

By Justine Morrow

Tattoos for the True Believers — Bryan Kienlen of The Bouncing Souls

Kienlen, the bass player for the Bouncing Souls and tattoo artist specializing in American Traditional, talks to us about his dual passions.

By Charlie Connell

Celebrating the Heart of Chicago Punk Rock - The Fireside Bowl

Sweltering in August, freezing in December, and boasting the grossest bathrooms in the Midwest, for Chicago punks the Fireside was home.

By Charlie Connell

Minor Threat Tattoos that Are Out of Step with the World

Minor Threat was only a band for about three years, but their presence still looms more than 30 years later.

By Charlie Connell

RIP Chester Bennington, Linkin Park Frontman

We pay tribute to an undeniable legend of rock with Linkin Park Tattoos.

By Servo Jefferson

Born in the USA: The Most Misunderstood Americana Song Ever

Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 hit is often used as a patriotic ballad — but the song is actually critiquing the US.

By Hateful Kate — over 3 years ago

Dimebag Darrell Tattoos For The Father of Countless Crunchy Riffs

We fondly remember the Pantera shredder with some stunning Dimebag tattoos

By Servo Jefferson — over 3 years ago

I'm Never Gonna Dance Again: George Michael Tattoos

Guilty feet have got no rhythm… We pay homage to the late George Michael with some beautiful tattoos.

By Hateful Kate — over 3 years ago

Someone Like You: And You, and You, and You

This Adele pop hit has been tattooed onto many a fan — all in Adele’s handwriting

By Hateful Kate

Diamonds: Rihanna’s Stirring International Pop Hit

As if Rihanna wasn’t enough of a megastar, her lyrics inspire hundreds of tattoos

By Hateful Kate

All Praise Guwop. Gucci Mane's Back with a New Track from Droptop Wop.

It's holiday season y'all. The East Atlanta Santa is spitting fire from his ice cream tattooed face once again.

By Tattoodo

Chandelier: The Viral Sia Song That Everyone Misinterprets

Sia’s 2014 single catapulted the prolific singer from behind-the-scenes back into the spotlight

By Hateful Kate

HEROES: From the fall of the Berlin Wall to Popular Homage

This classic wasn’t David Bowie’s biggest hit at first — his passing and the song’s growing meaning has risen it to new, tattooed heights.

By Hateful Kate

RIP Jim Marshall. May a Choir of JCM800s Guide You to Valhalla

Marshall amplifiers are one of the most important pieces of musical equipment ever created. Five years later we celebrate his life.

By Tattoodo

Let It Be: The Beatles Break-Up Hit That Became a Zen Mantra

The Fab Four had many, many hits, but for some reason, Let It Be has become the ultimate tattooed lyric.

By Hateful Kate

Screamo Tattoos, Because Chaos Is Meme

There is so much happy here as we remember the legends of early 2000s screamo in tattoos

By Servo Jefferson

BORN THIS WAY: The Omnipresent Lady Gaga Be Yourself Anthem

Six years later, Lady Gaga’s self-proclaiming single is still inspiring tattoos and Super Bowl performances.

By Hateful Kate — over 3 years ago

Pears Is a Band and a Fruit. This We Know Is True.

We talk tattoos, drugs and rock and roll (no sex though) with Pears guitarist Brian Pretus

By Servo Jefferson — over 3 years ago

Melon Collie and The Infinite Playlist of Boredom

Remembering the long-past glory days of Billy Corgan with classic Smashing Pumpkins tattoos.

By Servo Jefferson — over 3 years ago

Sticks And Needles: The World Of Arms Aloft Drummer Jack Gribble

The drummer of Arms Aloft shares some stories and gives us an insight into balancing a life lived in two worlds.

By Servo Jefferson

Fuck You, Get Pumped: An Interview With Direct Hits! Nick Woods

The pop punk frontman chats with us about tattoos, touring, and punk rock

By Servo Jefferson

Happy 311 Day, Bros! Get Down With Some Sick 311 Tattoos

Amber is the color of your energy when you come original with a 311 tattoo.

By Servo Jefferson

Ink on The Brats: Seriously Punk Ramones Tattoos

A celebration of tattoos inspired by what is arguably America’s most important band, The Ramones.

By Servo Jefferson