10 stunning tattoo sleeves dedicated to bands
There are millions of fans who get tattoos that represent their favorite bands, but there also are superfans out there who dare to go even bigger by getting a full sleeve. Would you give your entire arm for your favorite songs, lyrics, records and artists? These people did, and they got some absolutely stunning artwork in return.
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Aside from being absolutely gorgeous, this Circa Survive sleeve goes above and beyond to capture the band’s discography. Juturna, On Letting Go and even the B-side “The Most Dangerous Commercials” are all represented here.
This incredibly colorful sleeve is dedicated entirely to ADTR’s 2009 record Homesick. There are tons of Homesick tattoos out there, but this one takes fandom to a whole new level.
Converge’s cover artwork for their 2001 record Jane Doe is exceptionally well-known and admired within the hardcore, metal and punk communities. The artist is none other than the band’s vocalist, Jacob Bannon, who has gone on to create many album covers for other bands. This half sleeve is a vibrant testament to the love of Bannon’s artwork and, of course, the record itself.
One of the most popular rock/metal bands of the last several years has been Coheed And Cambria. They are a band that involve themselves deeply in concept albums, and frontman Claudio Sanchez even has his own series of comic books. So it’s not surprising there are people out there clamoring to get Sanchez’s artwork tattooed on them. This sleeve-in-progress shows the world of sci-fi and fantasy that Sanchez and the band have created.
This sleeve is dedicated to HIM and the band’s record Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights, the deluxe, remastered edition of which was released in 2014.
Anyone who’s obsessed with punk and Halloween finds a great blend of the two with AFI. This sleeve is creepy, cute and fun all at the same time, but it turns out even an entire arm sleeve isn’t enough for this guy! He’s planning on getting even more AFI tattoos in the future.
This sleeve isn’t just dedicated to the band, it’s dedicated in particular to “Blue In The Face,” one of their songs off of their 2003 record, Good Mourning.
Album artwork, song titles and imagery from SWS songs are all included in this swirling sleeve. This person is, no doubt, incredibly proud of their favorite band, as their recent single, “Legends,” has officially been chosen as the USA Olympic team song.
This black and gray sleeve comprises an insane and brutal portrait, song lyrics to “Strength Of Mind” and the cover artwork for the 2016 album Incarnate.
Avenged Sevenfold, Iron Maiden, Metallica
Another black and gray masterpiece, this sleeve isn’t just dedicated to one band, but three! Metal powerhouses Avenged Sevenfold, Iron Maiden and Metallica are all wrapped in together for one killer piece.
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