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!

Comments

63 responses to “Nightstalker-esque”

  1. TzanhZsu Avatar

    That’s got to have hurt.

    But it looks good.

  2. TzanhZsu Avatar

    That’s got to have hurt.

    But it looks good.

  3. TzanhZsu Avatar

    That’s got to have hurt.

    But it looks good.

  4. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    ouchies. If it’s one thing I can’t handle, it’s branding. Which is a shame, as I really would like to have it done. =( Sigh. I probably will anyway, no matter what pain it will cause.

  5. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    ouchies. If it’s one thing I can’t handle, it’s branding. Which is a shame, as I really would like to have it done. =( Sigh. I probably will anyway, no matter what pain it will cause.

  6. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    ouchies. If it’s one thing I can’t handle, it’s branding. Which is a shame, as I really would like to have it done. =( Sigh. I probably will anyway, no matter what pain it will cause.

  7. Rick James Avatar
    Rick James

    Respect to you man, serious pain barriers were crossed here im sure 🙂

    Looks awesome to!

  8. Rick James Avatar
    Rick James

    Respect to you man, serious pain barriers were crossed here im sure 🙂

    Looks awesome to!

  9. Rick James Avatar
    Rick James

    Respect to you man, serious pain barriers were crossed here im sure 🙂

    Looks awesome to!

  10. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Raiders of the Lost Ark, dodgy Nazi guy picks up medallion that had been in fire.

  11. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Raiders of the Lost Ark, dodgy Nazi guy picks up medallion that had been in fire.

  12. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Raiders of the Lost Ark, dodgy Nazi guy picks up medallion that had been in fire.

  13. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    He’s the most satanic ever

  14. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    He’s the most satanic ever

  15. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    He’s the most satanic ever

  16. candycovered Avatar

    socialcoma: lol.

    apparently though, the inverted pentacle represents the goddess as does the right way up one. hence not as satanic or evil as many think.

  17. candycovered Avatar

    socialcoma: lol.

    apparently though, the inverted pentacle represents the goddess as does the right way up one. hence not as satanic or evil as many think.

  18. candycovered Avatar

    socialcoma: lol.

    apparently though, the inverted pentacle represents the goddess as does the right way up one. hence not as satanic or evil as many think.

  19. feathers Avatar
    feathers

    ouch. does look good though..

  20. feathers Avatar
    feathers

    ouch. does look good though..

  21. feathers Avatar
    feathers

    ouch. does look good though..

  22. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    *laughs*
    A pentacle is a pentacle, upright or reversed.
    As always, symbols can be interpreted in many ways.
    But regardless of the meaning, damnit that must have hurt.

  23. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    *laughs*
    A pentacle is a pentacle, upright or reversed.
    As always, symbols can be interpreted in many ways.
    But regardless of the meaning, damnit that must have hurt.

  24. TheWomanMonster Avatar
    TheWomanMonster

    *laughs*
    A pentacle is a pentacle, upright or reversed.
    As always, symbols can be interpreted in many ways.
    But regardless of the meaning, damnit that must have hurt.

  25. Lananaroux Avatar

    If you’re in Madison and looking for some sort of unique mod, definitely head down to the Piercing Lounge! They’ve done some amazing stuff, Dustin in particular. He’s a bit of an idol/role model of mine!

  26. Lananaroux Avatar

    If you’re in Madison and looking for some sort of unique mod, definitely head down to the Piercing Lounge! They’ve done some amazing stuff, Dustin in particular. He’s a bit of an idol/role model of mine!

  27. Lananaroux Avatar

    If you’re in Madison and looking for some sort of unique mod, definitely head down to the Piercing Lounge! They’ve done some amazing stuff, Dustin in particular. He’s a bit of an idol/role model of mine!

  28. Isa Avatar
    Isa

    I’d love to see that all healed up. Beautiful!

  29. Isa Avatar
    Isa

    I’d love to see that all healed up. Beautiful!

  30. Isa Avatar
    Isa

    I’d love to see that all healed up. Beautiful!

  31. gillian gamine Avatar

    he’s got a bandanna, he can handle it.

  32. gillian gamine Avatar

    he’s got a bandanna, he can handle it.

  33. gillian gamine Avatar

    he’s got a bandanna, he can handle it.

  34. cinder Avatar
    cinder

    candycovered:

    the official church of satan would argue with you. the inverse encircled star is – though not exclusively – still one of their symbols.

  35. cinder Avatar
    cinder

    candycovered:

    the official church of satan would argue with you. the inverse encircled star is – though not exclusively – still one of their symbols.

  36. cinder Avatar
    cinder

    candycovered:

    the official church of satan would argue with you. the inverse encircled star is – though not exclusively – still one of their symbols.

  37. Ant Avatar

    Well whatever the pentacle represents in this context, this is still pretty metal…

  38. Ant Avatar

    Well whatever the pentacle represents in this context, this is still pretty metal…

  39. Ant Avatar

    Well whatever the pentacle represents in this context, this is still pretty metal…

  40. Lady Avatar
    Lady

    Hey!!!….I Know that bastard….he has an executioner holding the head of Jesus on his back…so I’m not suprised to see this…

  41. Lady Avatar
    Lady

    Hey!!!….I Know that bastard….he has an executioner holding the head of Jesus on his back…so I’m not suprised to see this…

  42. Lady Avatar
    Lady

    Hey!!!….I Know that bastard….he has an executioner holding the head of Jesus on his back…so I’m not suprised to see this…

  43. Phalaeo Avatar
    Phalaeo

    he he…bandanna joke.

  44. Phalaeo Avatar
    Phalaeo

    he he…bandanna joke.

  45. Phalaeo Avatar
    Phalaeo

    he he…bandanna joke.

  46. Kat Avatar

    Lananaroux : Agreed, Dustin does great work.

  47. Kat Avatar

    Lananaroux : Agreed, Dustin does great work.

  48. Kat Avatar

    Lananaroux : Agreed, Dustin does great work.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

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