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.

Rest In Peace: Adam Aries

It is with great sadness that I have to post that the BME community has lost an awesome, funny, brilliant and kind member. Last night, Adam Aries passed away in his sleep. Adam was like a brother to many. He touched hundreds if not thousands of people through his work with RoP as well as being a body piercer. Unfortunately we do not have any more details other than what I have posted. Please see the update at the bottom of the post regarding services.

Rest In Peace: Adam Aries

He will be missed.

March 24th Update:

Services for Adam will be held this Saturday March 26th.  1pm-3pm and 5pm-8pm

They will be held at the Davis Funeral Home: 1 Lock St.  Nashua, NH 03064

In addition where will also be a party held at ZuZu (where Adam worked) on April 2nd from 12pm to 4pm.

ZuZu is located on 474 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139

Comments

128 responses to “Rest In Peace: Adam Aries”

  1. Brother  Droogie Avatar
    Brother Droogie

    I’ll always remember the ROP BBQs/Camping Trips and our conversations over Spazz,, beer, and how the hell could I ever like vegan food. You were always there to talk to whether it was at 1369 coffee, on Mass Ave while we rode bicycles side by side or in the middle of nowhere during a suspension; you were pretty fantastic Adam.

  2. Brother  Droogie Avatar
    Brother Droogie

    I’ll always remember the ROP BBQs/Camping Trips and our conversations over Spazz,, beer, and how the hell could I ever like vegan food. You were always there to talk to whether it was at 1369 coffee, on Mass Ave while we rode bicycles side by side or in the middle of nowhere during a suspension; you were pretty fantastic Adam.

  3. Mayhem ink Avatar

    Met him when he was still in high school. He hung around shop and we finally gave him an apprenticeship.
    Glad to see he took it as far as he did. Good, smart kid. RIP zid

  4. Mayhem ink Avatar

    Met him when he was still in high school. He hung around shop and we finally gave him an apprenticeship.
    Glad to see he took it as far as he did. Good, smart kid. RIP zid

  5. Mayhem ink Avatar

    Met him when he was still in high school. He hung around shop and we finally gave him an apprenticeship.
    Glad to see he took it as far as he did. Good, smart kid. RIP zid

  6. Mayhem ink Avatar

    Met him when he was still in high school. He hung around shop and we finally gave him an apprenticeship.
    Glad to see he took it as far as he did. Good, smart kid. RIP zid

  7. Paige Avatar
    Paige

    We used to work together before he moved to MA. There were alot of conservative types where I worked but Adam won them over with his amazing personality and kindness. Years later people still talk about him, not as “that guy with the Body Mods” but this incredible artist. That’s saying a lot about the strength of his character.

  8. Paige Avatar
    Paige

    We used to work together before he moved to MA. There were alot of conservative types where I worked but Adam won them over with his amazing personality and kindness. Years later people still talk about him, not as “that guy with the Body Mods” but this incredible artist. That’s saying a lot about the strength of his character.

  9. Paige Avatar
    Paige

    We used to work together before he moved to MA. There were alot of conservative types where I worked but Adam won them over with his amazing personality and kindness. Years later people still talk about him, not as “that guy with the Body Mods” but this incredible artist. That’s saying a lot about the strength of his character.

  10. Paige Avatar
    Paige

    We used to work together before he moved to MA. There were alot of conservative types where I worked but Adam won them over with his amazing personality and kindness. Years later people still talk about him, not as “that guy with the Body Mods” but this incredible artist. That’s saying a lot about the strength of his character.

  11. kelly lee Avatar
    kelly lee

    How shocking. Zid was a unique person and he will be missed. I’m thankful I decided to keep one of the many piercings me did for me. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

  12. kelly lee Avatar
    kelly lee

    How shocking. Zid was a unique person and he will be missed. I’m thankful I decided to keep one of the many piercings me did for me. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

  13. kelly lee Avatar
    kelly lee

    How shocking. Zid was a unique person and he will be missed. I’m thankful I decided to keep one of the many piercings me did for me. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

  14. kelly lee Avatar
    kelly lee

    How shocking. Zid was a unique person and he will be missed. I’m thankful I decided to keep one of the many piercings me did for me. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

  15. joshua keenan Avatar
    joshua keenan

    i will miss you..bro! 🙁

  16. joshua keenan Avatar
    joshua keenan

    i will miss you..bro! 🙁

  17. joshua keenan Avatar
    joshua keenan

    i will miss you..bro! 🙁

  18. joshua keenan Avatar
    joshua keenan

    i will miss you..bro! 🙁

  19. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    i didnt know him well, just from the Middle East and APP.
    He was always so friendly and upbeat, he will be missed.

    my condolences to all his family, co-workers and Friends.

  20. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    i didnt know him well, just from the Middle East and APP.
    He was always so friendly and upbeat, he will be missed.

    my condolences to all his family, co-workers and Friends.

  21. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    i didnt know him well, just from the Middle East and APP.
    He was always so friendly and upbeat, he will be missed.

    my condolences to all his family, co-workers and Friends.

  22. peteD3 Avatar
    peteD3

    i didnt know him well, just from the Middle East and APP.
    He was always so friendly and upbeat, he will be missed.

    my condolences to all his family, co-workers and Friends.

  23. Todd DiPopolo Avatar
    Todd DiPopolo

    Such a good dude. I am very proud to be able to say he was my friend. Getting to work with him at a few conventions was definitely a highlight to my piercing carrer. You will be missed friend.

  24. Todd DiPopolo Avatar
    Todd DiPopolo

    Such a good dude. I am very proud to be able to say he was my friend. Getting to work with him at a few conventions was definitely a highlight to my piercing carrer. You will be missed friend.

  25. Todd DiPopolo Avatar
    Todd DiPopolo

    Such a good dude. I am very proud to be able to say he was my friend. Getting to work with him at a few conventions was definitely a highlight to my piercing carrer. You will be missed friend.

  26. Todd DiPopolo Avatar
    Todd DiPopolo

    Such a good dude. I am very proud to be able to say he was my friend. Getting to work with him at a few conventions was definitely a highlight to my piercing carrer. You will be missed friend.

  27. brute Avatar

    Oh my god. I don’t know what to say….I worked at the Middle East with him. He glowed. Rest in peace, and goddamn whyever you died.

  28. brute Avatar

    Oh my god. I don’t know what to say….I worked at the Middle East with him. He glowed. Rest in peace, and goddamn whyever you died.

  29. brute Avatar

    Oh my god. I don’t know what to say….I worked at the Middle East with him. He glowed. Rest in peace, and goddamn whyever you died.

  30. brute Avatar

    Oh my god. I don’t know what to say….I worked at the Middle East with him. He glowed. Rest in peace, and goddamn whyever you died.

  31. V Avatar

    I still can’t believe it, but he will be missed so much.

  32. V Avatar

    I still can’t believe it, but he will be missed so much.

  33. V Avatar

    I still can’t believe it, but he will be missed so much.

  34. V Avatar

    I still can’t believe it, but he will be missed so much.

  35. B Avatar
    B

    It’s not until someone is gone that the urgency to return their call is front and center. Rest in peace my friend.

  36. B Avatar
    B

    It’s not until someone is gone that the urgency to return their call is front and center. Rest in peace my friend.

  37. B Avatar
    B

    It’s not until someone is gone that the urgency to return their call is front and center. Rest in peace my friend.

  38. B Avatar
    B

    It’s not until someone is gone that the urgency to return their call is front and center. Rest in peace my friend.

  39. ManeaterAnne Avatar
    ManeaterAnne

    Adam brought many wonderful things to this world and many smiles to everyone he liked. He will be missed. To everyone who knew him. Stay strong.

  40. ManeaterAnne Avatar
    ManeaterAnne

    Adam brought many wonderful things to this world and many smiles to everyone he liked. He will be missed. To everyone who knew him. Stay strong.

  41. ManeaterAnne Avatar
    ManeaterAnne

    Adam brought many wonderful things to this world and many smiles to everyone he liked. He will be missed. To everyone who knew him. Stay strong.

  42. ManeaterAnne Avatar
    ManeaterAnne

    Adam brought many wonderful things to this world and many smiles to everyone he liked. He will be missed. To everyone who knew him. Stay strong.

  43. Monica Rieck Avatar
    Monica Rieck

    OMG I am so sorry Susan… I worked with you at Avenue. If there is anything you need or want to talk to someone im here for you. YOur family is in our prayers:(

  44. Monica Rieck Avatar
    Monica Rieck

    OMG I am so sorry Susan… I worked with you at Avenue. If there is anything you need or want to talk to someone im here for you. YOur family is in our prayers:(

  45. Monica Rieck Avatar
    Monica Rieck

    OMG I am so sorry Susan… I worked with you at Avenue. If there is anything you need or want to talk to someone im here for you. YOur family is in our prayers:(

  46. Monica Rieck Avatar
    Monica Rieck

    OMG I am so sorry Susan… I worked with you at Avenue. If there is anything you need or want to talk to someone im here for you. YOur family is in our prayers:(

  47. Jimmy Kay Avatar
    Jimmy Kay

    I can’t say I knew Zid well because I certainly didn’t. I can say in all the years I have frequented the middle east he was amongst the most respectful, polite and reasonable staff members I ever have the pleasure of misbehaving around. He let me get away with murder, (almost literally) on numerous occasions and I loved seeing him for it. He will be missed.
    Rest easy, homie. Cross over safely.

  48. Jimmy Kay Avatar
    Jimmy Kay

    I can’t say I knew Zid well because I certainly didn’t. I can say in all the years I have frequented the middle east he was amongst the most respectful, polite and reasonable staff members I ever have the pleasure of misbehaving around. He let me get away with murder, (almost literally) on numerous occasions and I loved seeing him for it. He will be missed.
    Rest easy, homie. Cross over safely.

  49. Jimmy Kay Avatar
    Jimmy Kay

    I can’t say I knew Zid well because I certainly didn’t. I can say in all the years I have frequented the middle east he was amongst the most respectful, polite and reasonable staff members I ever have the pleasure of misbehaving around. He let me get away with murder, (almost literally) on numerous occasions and I loved seeing him for it. He will be missed.
    Rest easy, homie. Cross over safely.

  50. Jimmy Kay Avatar
    Jimmy Kay

    I can’t say I knew Zid well because I certainly didn’t. I can say in all the years I have frequented the middle east he was amongst the most respectful, polite and reasonable staff members I ever have the pleasure of misbehaving around. He let me get away with murder, (almost literally) on numerous occasions and I loved seeing him for it. He will be missed.
    Rest easy, homie. Cross over safely.

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