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.

Live From Oslo SusCon: The Tiny, Fat-Free, Late Update


Alexander Trowell is a body piercer and student nurse from Southport, U.K. He’ll be filing reports for us from the Oslo SusCon. Keep checking ModBlog for updates!

This final update from Oslo has been a little longer in the making than planned due to (1) overambitious partying, (2) an airport snack that just wouldn’t quit and, of course, (3) the reintroduction to regular society can be a harsh mistress.

As a final recap from the SusCon itself, I did promise some photos, and here they are, in no particular order:



Jussi doing a “Metal” suspension


Ana preparing for a crucifix with a twist


Michele looking serene in a two-point suicide


Havve enjoying an angel suspension

Steve and Tracy put on a hell of a show for us, and Christiane looks like she enjoyed it too! This was on Saturday, but hey, it had to be included!

On Monday, the infamous after-party took place in a lovely and somewhat wet back yard in Oslo. Barbecues, tents, lights and giddy people with rice-crispy suits were gradually set up, set down, and had alcohol poured alcohol onto and into them.

It didn’t take too long before the party started getting rowdy, and in some ways I think the pictures speak for themselves.


Warming up the branding iron for the third year running


It always leads to flocks of people gathering around the action.


Some of the brands turned out awesome!


But precision isn’t always the game after a ton of beer. And what’s more charming than a fucked up branding, after all? Those things tell stories for sure!


Legs and ass seemed like popular choices.

I have no idea how many people are currently sat with their underwear glued to their ass in clover-format, but I can tell from personal experience that it was a pretty funny memory to wake up with!

As a final goodbye from Oslo, I want to leave you with the creative efforts of a multinational crowd of tattooed freaks (before the influence of alcohol set in no less!). It was an amazing convention yet again, and I thank Havve, Christiane, and all crew from all corners of the world deeply for making it what it is!


“I Love Pure Anal Pain”

Till next time…

– Alex

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Comments

26 responses to “Live From Oslo SusCon: The Tiny, Fat-Free, Late Update”

  1. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    what was written on the other guys hand who had anal on it ? 0,o lol

  2. dean farrar Avatar
    dean farrar

    what was written on the other guys hand who had anal on it ? 0,o lol

  3. TwoTonePiercer Avatar

    My girlfriend and I were just thinking the same thing!?

    Wonderful pictures and articles these past days Alex, thank you.

  4. TwoTonePiercer Avatar

    My girlfriend and I were just thinking the same thing!?

    Wonderful pictures and articles these past days Alex, thank you.

  5. dave Avatar
    dave

    my guess is that its his nick name “analyzer”… hes actually some sort of super hero with amazing analytical ability

    or not… but that would be sweet…

  6. dave Avatar
    dave

    my guess is that its his nick name “analyzer”… hes actually some sort of super hero with amazing analytical ability

    or not… but that would be sweet…

  7. Bongo Avatar
    Bongo

    Nah, his knuckles actually say “anal rape”.

    Yeah.

  8. Bongo Avatar
    Bongo

    Nah, his knuckles actually say “anal rape”.

    Yeah.

  9. Mali Avatar
    Mali

    Awesome pictures =)

  10. Mali Avatar
    Mali

    Awesome pictures =)

  11. stopthemjah Avatar

    fucked up branding!?? lol

  12. stopthemjah Avatar

    fucked up branding!?? lol

  13. Alice Avatar

    I have bruised knees, a scabby back, and a brand on my thigh that’s becoming more crusty by the hour. An amazing weekend as ever, just wish I didn’t have to wait til next year for another round of all this!
    ps. thanks for the loan of the trousers, my little metrosexual buddy 😉

  14. Alice Avatar

    I have bruised knees, a scabby back, and a brand on my thigh that’s becoming more crusty by the hour. An amazing weekend as ever, just wish I didn’t have to wait til next year for another round of all this!
    ps. thanks for the loan of the trousers, my little metrosexual buddy 😉

  15. ben Avatar

    is that a double brand on morten’s bum.
    is that double vision caused by alcohol?

  16. ben Avatar

    is that a double brand on morten’s bum.
    is that double vision caused by alcohol?

  17. alex Avatar
    alex

    haave looks so peaceful. so sad i missed out on the fun of ANOTHER suscon due to poorly timed moving.

  18. alex Avatar
    alex

    haave looks so peaceful. so sad i missed out on the fun of ANOTHER suscon due to poorly timed moving.

  19. bastian Avatar

    oooohh… I sadly had to miss the party. Seems y’all had a lot of fun!

  20. bastian Avatar

    oooohh… I sadly had to miss the party. Seems y’all had a lot of fun!

  21. no1uno Avatar

    re-using the same branding iron I see….

  22. no1uno Avatar

    re-using the same branding iron I see….

  23. serenity / alex panda Avatar
    serenity / alex panda

    no1uno – you’re just being silly right? as in – that isn’t criticism?

  24. serenity / alex panda Avatar
    serenity / alex panda

    no1uno – you’re just being silly right? as in – that isn’t criticism?

  25. Obbe Avatar

    Best weekend EVER. My brand is starting to look somewhat ok, and the scar is doing well 🙂

  26. Obbe Avatar

    Best weekend EVER. My brand is starting to look somewhat ok, and the scar is doing well 🙂

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