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Watain Has London Gig Posters Printed In Human Blood

posted Jul 29, 2010 at 9:46 AM by deathbringer.  (26 Comments)

Swedish black metal band Watain hired New York-based design/printing company Metastazis (who has done work for Nachtmystium, Antaeus and Averse Sefira, among others) to print gig posters for a London show, and the posters were done in human blood. The blood came from the designer and from an unnamed Watain fan. 111 copies of the poster were made, to be sold exclusively at the performance. You can read more about the process and see pictures at Metastazis's blog, here and here.

Here's what the poster looks like:

Watain Poster

Read the full article at MSN Music.

Source: MSN via "Loyal_to_None"

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26 Comments on "Watain Has Posters Printed In Human Blood"

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1. brandedcfh420 writes:

That is definately taking it to the next level!!!!!

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 10:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Blindgreed1 writes:

I could care less what they used to print it, it's a fvcking bas a$$ poster!!! I can easily see this tattooed on my right calf.

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 10:47 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. LordAssenfroth writes:

brutal

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 12:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. BrianMN writes:

Hope it was tested for HIV before hand. :(

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 1:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Blindgreed1 writes:

^^^HIV can't survive outside of the body for more than 8 hours and unless you get a paper cut trying to shove the poster up your a$$ the chances of getting HIV from the poster if the blood was still warm would still be pretty slim.

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 1:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. deathbringer writes:

^^ LMAO!

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 2:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. duncan hills writes:

that is very very metal.

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. RTB writes:

Why didn't the band members use their own blood? I mean if your gonna do it, do it right....that tells me one thing, these guys are whusses.....
Try nu metal boys.....if you cant walk the walk, don't talk the talk.

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. brandedcfh420 writes:

Get'em RTB!! hahahahahahaha

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. deathbringer writes:

Good point. In the spirit of trve black metal, one member should have been murdered and his blood used. Would have made a lot more posters too!

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. RTB writes:

^B, don't you think so?
I mean its cool idea, but f@ckin A man
go all out.....especially if your a black metal group...there is just no excuse for that.....Im starting sound like branded holly sh!t

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. tankakern writes:

Anyone hear of Kevin Llewellyn? He's done some paintings in an...ahem....different sort of blood.

http://attachments.conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1007013&d=1277573376

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:40 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. BrianMN writes:

@Blindgreed.
Ahhhhh........thanks for today's biology lession. :)
Glad to see others are informed when it comes to this.
Was I testing? Sorry. :(
I'll keep my agendas to myself.

And I agree with RTB.
The band should have used their own.
Did Benton brand a cross on a fan, no.
Is Benton still a moron? yes.
But at least he did it to himself.

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 3:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Blindgreed1 writes:

BrianMN: Don't mention it. I'm the resident a$$hole here, so don't take it personally.

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 4:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. stuff writes:

post 2 that is a good idea but i just got my right calf done last friday so its alittle late for me but the poster does look really sick!

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 5:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. BrianMN writes:

BG, no prob lol.
And I agree with everyone else it would make an awesome tat.
I'd love that across my entire back in Blacklight tattoo ink. ;)

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 5:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. THRASH TILL DEATH writes:

how cool would it be to have an original, this looks incredably metal and insane great artwork

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 7:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. Blindgreed1 writes:

BrianMN: Reverse negative blacklight ink maybe? Now that would be FVCKING BAD A$$!!!

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 8:25 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. deathfreak writes:

Badass

# Jul 29, 2010 @ 10:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. Samot writes:

give blood to print Watain's CD covers. Please - infants or virgin blood only.

# Jul 30, 2010 @ 2:42 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. BrianMN writes:

BG..........HELL YEAH!!!

# Jul 30, 2010 @ 9:57 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. BrianMN writes:

Just googled Reverse negative ink.
Got a link, sounds sweet though.

# Jul 30, 2010 @ 9:58 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. Hammerheart writes:

That's f***ing badass, whether it's in blood or ink.

# Jul 30, 2010 @ 11:34 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. SHWEEEEEEEEEET! writes:

Rather it be their own blood or not, its pretty bad ass! How many f***ing bands have printed their posters in blood, rather it be their own or anothers? ALSO, who is to say that they didn't murder some one (if this is really real blood or not) or i f it is their own? If I was to really wanna use some one elses blood from a murder victim I would not post it on the net hahahahahaha quick way to get f***ing arrested! This is awesome though. Wonder how much blood that is to print that many copies????

# Jul 30, 2010 @ 3:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. silvergenie writes:

Brian MN I knew some butthole like you was gonna write something stupid like that!!! I could guess I would see a DUMBASS comment like that over this news! HA! HA! STUPID PEOPLE ARE SOOOO DAMN PREDICTABLE!!!

# Jul 30, 2010 @ 6:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. but.. writes:

this is not bad a$$ at all.

just publicity stunt..

blood like blood, blood on paper.. who cares???!

just make quality music and that's all.

# Jul 30, 2010 @ 9:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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