A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Nightstalker-esque

Dustin from the Piercing Lounge in Madison, WI did this electrocautery branding on a client’s palm… I’ve got a pretty high pain threshhold, but I don’t think I’d have enjoyed sitting through that procedure one bit!

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63 responses to “Nightstalker-esque”

  1. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    Does this guy look like he’s into a Goddess or into Satan? Symbols have and will be used for multiple meanings but what do you think of when you see a Swastica…ancient indian religion or Nazi’s? The point is…. change that bandanna to a wizard’s hat and you got yerself a Pagan…. until then lucifer it is yo.

  2. D1exa Avatar

    Great!!! Very safely

  3. D1exa Avatar

    Great!!! Very safely

  4. D1exa Avatar

    Great!!! Very safely

  5. Leigh Avatar

    I could never imagine doing that to my hand (ouch!) Of course, it could be that I play three instruments.

  6. Leigh Avatar

    I could never imagine doing that to my hand (ouch!) Of course, it could be that I play three instruments.

  7. Leigh Avatar

    I could never imagine doing that to my hand (ouch!) Of course, it could be that I play three instruments.

  8. Spooky Avatar
    Spooky

    alright, time for some disambiguation:
    1. this is me in the photo.
    2. yes, it hurt.
    3. a lot.
    4. it DOES represent Satan. but not that LaVey-esque “official church of satan” bullshit. in this syntax, the pentacle represents the Star of the Light of Truth… Lucifer, for all you Latin buffs.
    5. i don’t believe in a “godess,” or “god,” or even satan really, for that matter. it’s a symbol. not my faith.
    6. Dustin fucking rules. i’d suggest him to anyone who wants to get branded. i’m looking forward to my next touch-up.
    (hands heal fast.)
    7. my last name is NOT ‘Ramirez.’

  9. Spooky Avatar
    Spooky

    alright, time for some disambiguation:
    1. this is me in the photo.
    2. yes, it hurt.
    3. a lot.
    4. it DOES represent Satan. but not that LaVey-esque “official church of satan” bullshit. in this syntax, the pentacle represents the Star of the Light of Truth… Lucifer, for all you Latin buffs.
    5. i don’t believe in a “godess,” or “god,” or even satan really, for that matter. it’s a symbol. not my faith.
    6. Dustin fucking rules. i’d suggest him to anyone who wants to get branded. i’m looking forward to my next touch-up.
    (hands heal fast.)
    7. my last name is NOT ‘Ramirez.’

  10. Spooky Avatar
    Spooky

    alright, time for some disambiguation:
    1. this is me in the photo.
    2. yes, it hurt.
    3. a lot.
    4. it DOES represent Satan. but not that LaVey-esque “official church of satan” bullshit. in this syntax, the pentacle represents the Star of the Light of Truth… Lucifer, for all you Latin buffs.
    5. i don’t believe in a “godess,” or “god,” or even satan really, for that matter. it’s a symbol. not my faith.
    6. Dustin fucking rules. i’d suggest him to anyone who wants to get branded. i’m looking forward to my next touch-up.
    (hands heal fast.)
    7. my last name is NOT ‘Ramirez.’

  11. zan Avatar
    zan

    replyto #5 he is far from it it is a sighn of protection / keeps away bad spirits nothing satanic about it at all infact much the opposit

  12. zan Avatar
    zan

    replyto #5 he is far from it it is a sighn of protection / keeps away bad spirits nothing satanic about it at all infact much the opposit

  13. zan Avatar
    zan

    replyto #5 he is far from it it is a sighn of protection / keeps away bad spirits nothing satanic about it at all infact much the opposit

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