Few bands have undergone the cultural awakening of Green Day, a group whose roots began in snot-core punk and transitioned with the times to deliver a sound and message that evolved alongside the era's conflicts and questions. Green Day began as a generation's protest to an established sound, and went on to challenge the establishment itself. Inducted into the Rock...
In the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, rock and roll was the music composed by the devil himself that turned men towards violence and made women loose. It appealed to the masses and took few risks. But when The Beatles began to mature as a band, everything changed. Their message turned from ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’ to ‘Lucy...
Whether you are a singer looking to celebrate your craft with a tattoo of one of the greatest rock performers of all time, or you have always been a fan of Freddie Mercury, a Freddie Mercury tattoo is a manly and stylish art piece that can complement the pieces that you already have. From his quirky style and memorable mustache...
The Jamaican renaissance man who introduced reggae to the wider world, Bob Marley not only globalized a genre, but was among the first to instill hope and freedom through song. His music transcended race and social status, questioned authority from a place of higher peace, and encouraged his followers to create their own reality, rather than constrict themselves within the...
This instrument has been in existence since ancient times, with a symbolism that predates its contemporary associations with mere chamber music. Often associated with heaven or the angelic, violins have been featured throughout folklore, literature, and mythic tales for hundreds of years. And lest you suspect any overly milquetoast connotations, don't forget that it was the violin Nero calmly played...
Back in the early ‘90s, Tom DeLonge showed up drunk to one of his high school basketball games at Poway High outside of San Diego. He was expelled and forced to attend another school where he played the Battle of the Bands. At the event, he met Scott Raynor. When the two met Mark Hoppus shortly thereafter, they formed a...
As a singer, you may be looking for a kind of tattoo that fits in with your passion and that is as iconic as it is attractive. A singer that has gone down throughout history that deserves recognition and even a place on your skin is Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley tattoos are reminiscent pieces of art which will not only...
Jimi Hendrix, a paramount legend of rock and roll, with his unusual yet renowned fashion of playing guitars left-handed, has made his way into the Rock Hall of Fame for the second time on Flea's shoulder… so why not your own? Popular among musicians and hardcore fans, Jimi Hendrix tattoos are a classic way to pay tribute to the man...
There are many ways to memorialize one of the grandfathers of the grunge movement with immortal ink. You could get the band's logo itself tattooed pretty much anywhere, adding to a sleeve or as a solo piece. If you're a minimalist or feeling especially playful, you can simply get the Nirvana smiley face logo tattooed. Then there are Nirvana's three...
Nothing much was going on in Des Moines, Iowa in ’95, so percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray decided to start a band. They named themselves Slipknot, and went on to write the next chapter in American Heavy Metal. They took the influences of bands like Kiss, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Slayer and came out with...
