BME: Body Modification Ezine

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.

Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News, Events, and Culture

  • Happy birthday, Brian Decker!

    Written by

    Sean Philips

    It seems like just yesterday, Shawn was asking me if I had heard of “this Brian Decker guy in NY”. I hadn’t. Shawn told me Brian was some piercer getting into doing heavy mod work.  We both assumed that, like most all other,piercers getting into heavier mod work at the time, he had to be a hack. Needless to say he did a helluva job proving us both wrong and is now one of the biggest and most respected names in piercing/ body modification.

    For his heavy mod work, his contributions to the evolution of body piercing, his work with ROP and his ability to survive off nothing more than pop tarts for extended periods of time he deserves a big fat Happy Birthday from myself, all the fine folks at BME as well as the modified community at large.

    So happy freaking birthday, you delightfully bitter old fart!

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  • Guess What?

    Written by

    Rob

    After last week’s guess what, I figured the next one should go back to basics.  As much as everyone loved the plate of mystery meat, sometimes it’s nice just to look at a photo and guess where the piercing is located.

    Yes there is blood, and yes that’s a CBR.  And those will be the only hints you’ll get.

    Think you know what it is?  Take a guess and keep on reading to see if you’re right.

    If you guessed a princess albertina, then step right up and collect your prize.  This is one of the rarer piercings simply due to the anatomical requirements, and the risks involved (i.e. increased chance of bladder infections).

  • I like turtles

    Written by

    Rob

    And these turtles really like each other.

    According to Sagie from Walk the Line Tattoo Parlour in Karlstad, Sweden, the inspiration for this tattoo came from a somewhat famous youtube video.

  • Come hang with us!

    Written by

    Rob

    4 days to go before BMEFest 2011!  I think everyone knows by now how much I’m looking forward to the bouncy castles, obstacle course and slip’n’slide (3 lanes!), yet there is so much more going on.  The party begins on Saturday, but if you show up Friday night, that’s alright as well.  There is a LOT of room for tents, while there are hotels a short distance away, sleeping in a tent will probably save you some money.  Of course there will be a big bonfire, and no I won’t be jumping into this time.  I singed enough of my beard off last time for me to even think about doing it again.

    Now, one of the many awesome things happening over the weekend is we have Cere from ROP facilitating both suspensions and pulls.  Along with Cere, some of the other practitioners include ChrisB, TrickyDick, and Brian, as well as many others who work alongside these guys.  Now if you’re thinking about suspending, feel free to get in touch with Cere ahead of time.  He will be bringing extra supplies to facilitate pulls and suspensions for those who don’t get in touch with him, but letting him know ahead of time lets him estimate a bit better.  Now supplies do cost these guys, so they’ll be asking for a minimum donation of $150 for suspensions, and 60 for pulls.  One of the main tenants of the suspension community is that they’re there to facilitate, not make money.  So any donation given covers the cost of the supplies, and anything in excess goes towards purchasing new equipment.

    With that all said, here’s a shot taken by Jen on New Year’s Day at the last BME BBQ.  Suspending is IAM:Velo, who is the guy with the massive burning monk scar.

    For more information regarding BMEFest, head on over to the sign up page and let us know you’re coming.  And if you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the event forum.

  • The Legend of Neil

    Written by

    Rob

    When I saw this photo in the gallery last night I knew that there was only one Neil that would get this scar of the Asmodeus symbol.  Now because this is Neil Chakrabarti, he doesn’t do anything half-assed.  For example, his pull/suspension at Suscon earlier this year was dedicated to his good friend Spliff, who was in a horrible car accident last summer, and we’ve also seen his throat suspension, which should never, ever, be attempted.  Given Neil’s affinity for all things hellbound, getting a symbol of the king of the demons/prince of hell shouldn’t come as a surprise.

    Kcir was the one lucky enough to rip away at Neil’s flesh for what I’m guessing was an extended period of time.  You can see more photos of the scar in Kcir’s portfolio gallery.

  • Walking the lines

    Written by

    Rob

    This foot was made for walking.  It was also made for a generous amount of ink.  It also happens to be attached to a really awesome dude named Alan.  Given how notoriously painful foot tattoos are, the boldness of the black and sharp lines are a testament to both Alan and the artist.

  • Simple movement

    Written by

    Rob

    Mr. Minimalist himself, Gabor Zagyvai, has been busy since the last time we saw one of his tattoos.  Today we’ve got a couple of his newest pieces, both of which deal with movement.  The first, which is entitled “Good-bye Hungary”, really showcases his artistic style when it comes to minimalism.

    The second tattoo, while untitled, is a nice little take on a cheetah in motion.

  • Happy birthday Jim Ward, Happy International Body Piercing Day to the world!

    Written by

    Sean Philips

    I am sure most of you are quite familiar with the “birthday spankings” tradition. For those that are not, it generally works like this; on someone’s birthday they receive one spanking for each year they have lived and occasionally “one to grow on”. However, in some instances, someone reach such levels of greatness and respect that they are able to turn the birthday tradition around. Rather than be spanked themselves, they get to spank someone else, such as this buff young man (Aaron) dressed in a Spiderman get up.

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    In the piercing world, one of the few people deserving of this sort of respect is obviously Jim Ward. His contributions to my industry gave me a career that I have loved for the last 14 years and I, like most others hold him with the utmost of respect. To learn more about the man, the myth, the legend himself, why don’t you pick up the book he wrote that I previously reviewed?

    Also, be damn sure to take a moment to wish, Jim Ward a happy birthday today!

    To forever honor Jim, Barry a long time friend of his and founder of Anatometal has taken the initiative to make his birthday into a world wide holiday , International Body Piercing Day. This holiday may never get a special card section at Hallmark, but if it’s facebook page is any indicator it is certainly catching on in our little world!

  • Countdown to BMEFest 2011

    Written by

    Rob

    It’s almost upon us!  This Saturday marks the beginning of the return of BMEFest.  From Saturday afternoon until Monday evening, BMEHQ is going to be transformed into BMEPARTYHQ.  I got word last night that one of the slip’n’slides is 3 lanes wide, and that the bouncy castles and inflatable obstacle courses are getting prepped.  The pool is opened and ready for swimming and the campsite area has been cleared out.  For those not camping, there are hotels a short drive away near King’s Dominion in Virginia.

    Of course, what’s a BMEFest without suspensions.  Thanks to Cere that’s going to be happening as well!

    There’s so much more planned, so clear up your weekend plans and sign up now!  For those looking to car pool, the event forum has a few people offering rides (myself included), so get in touch with them.

    Now if you can only make it down for one day, then make Sunday that day, as it’ll be the day that most of the events take place.

    Sign up now!

  • A kiss from a rose

    Written by

    Rob

    Seal never said anything against using tongue when getting a kiss from a rose on the grey.

    Alicja from Self Sacrifice in Soho, London, England did the piercings and the split for the owner of this particular tongue.