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.

Inspired by SLAYER

I was wondering for how many people the first contact they had with cutting and scarification was Slayer artwork (a la the oft-emulated cover of “Serenity in Murder” in 1995) — I’d wager that for more people than might admit it that Slayer was what “flipped the switch”. Anyway, not that it’s the first time I’ve posted a Slayer scar (remember “GOD HATES US ALL“?), but a couple from the last update got me thinking about it again.

This first one, a nape cutting, and his first time behind the blade, was gingerly cut by Jasn at Pacific Rootz in Maui, Hawaii.

slayer-nape.jpg

On the other hand, Matias went I think a little more metal with his DIY slayer scar, choosing to cut it first with a scalpel as well, but, not satisfied with the level of damage, followed it up with a recut/burn with a red-hot knife.

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Comments

17 responses to “Inspired by SLAYER”

  1. lobotomy Avatar
    lobotomy

    That second one…eek. Intense.

  2. MoonChild Avatar
    MoonChild

    Now that you mention it…. maybe.

  3. Liebe Avatar
    Liebe

    i have that carved into my back….. my friend did it for me, but we did more skin removal/burning

  4. Fourth Grade Rats Avatar

    Do you want to die?

  5. Ty Tweeder Avatar
    Ty Tweeder

    ouch, looks like it hurted…
    thats band devotion i don’t know if i could ever have.
    i mean slayer is cool and all but yeesh!

  6. Shoot me again Avatar

    Ha, I’d never seen that album cover before. Meh whatevs. That second one is pretty insane :S

  7. Pete Avatar

    I have to admit, I like the way the 2nd one looks more.

  8. Rori Avatar

    ouch to number two

  9. Ward. Avatar

    What number 6 said.

  10. mariess Avatar

    who wouldn’t want slayer carved into their flesh?! slayer or die!

  11. Mangaartist Avatar

    This immediately made me think of the anime Slayers:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slayers

    I know, I’m an anime nerd… well, I’m a nerd in general 😛

  12. Giles Avatar

    Lets hope his taste in music doesn’t change in the 50-60 odd years left of his life.

    Almost as dumb as getting your partner’s name inked/cut/branded etc

  13. memphis Avatar

    the second one looks reeeeealllyyy painful…especially the ‘R’.

  14. deadlypoison Avatar

    that second one looks really angry!

  15. Zar Avatar
    Zar

    i once talked to someone who had a tattoo involving some john lennon song. she was like ‘yeah, i know i’ll always like him because he’s dead. he can’t put out any shitty music or do anything to make me hate him now.’

  16. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Zar–I love your friend….and John Lennon.

  17. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    Pic#2: Any updates?

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