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So I'm a tattooed bearded pierced metalhead
Wondering how many other Alt people there are around
I think we all have a type and I love the alt aesthetic and would be really cool to make some connections with fellow alt folks out there  |
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"Morning! Tattooed, pierced and funky coloured hair girl here. Big into rock metal and going to gigs xx"
Heyyy that's awesome - what are some go to bands for you? Do you mind me messaging? Always like to talk with other alt folks xx |
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"Morning! Tattooed, pierced and funky coloured hair girl here. Big into rock metal and going to gigs xx
Heyyy that's awesome - what are some go to bands for you? Do you mind me messaging? Always like to talk with other alt folks xx"
Message away  I love Rammstein, early Metallica, Asking Alexandria, The Hu , Papa Roach Halestorm, BFMV ... allsorts really |
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I dont necessarily look it these days, but have been into goth, metal, industrial and electro/alternative since the 80s - I miss my long purple hair!
Amazingly enough, I don't have any tattoos though |
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"I dont necessarily look it these days, but have been into goth, metal, industrial and electro/alternative since the 80s - I miss my long purple hair!
Amazingly enough, I don't have any tattoos though "
That's fair I definitely had a phase a few years ago where I didn't look it again had taken all my piercings out etc but I have fully embraced it again now. Look more alt than I ever have haha.
And that's fair I think tattoos are one of those things someone times it's hard to decide on what you want or it's a big commitment so it's not for everyone. |
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly. "
Why would you come to a post clearly talking about people who like tattoos and piercings to comment about how tattoos are mostly horrible  very odd choice. |
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly.
Why would you come to a post clearly talking about people who like tattoos and piercings to comment about how tattoos are mostly horrible very odd choice. "
Because some people like shit stirring.. |
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
This is the new alt depends on the calibre of tattoo "
Yeah there are definitely some terrible tattoos out there. The amount of bad tribals and weird Chinese sayings that don't mean what they think they mean is insane. |
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly. "
I wouldn’t say that at all, my post was more that what was once alternative is now very much mainstream, as is the way with such things. |
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"When I first got tattooed it was certainly alternative - but I was 20 then. It’s certainly not alternative to have tats and piercings now. "
I’ll add that the mainstreaming is a good thing. People have more freedom to express themselves without judgement these days. |
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I guess maybe alternative might not be the right term anymore.
But it's clear in the context what it's intended to mean - tattooed, pierced folk more often than none into the whole metalhead/goth/emo aesthetic |
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly.
I wouldn’t say that at all, my post was more that what was once alternative is now very much
mainstream, as is the way with such things."
Tattoo are very mainstream...only thing that sets us apart now are band merch haha |
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By *mmaleiaWoman 30 weeks ago
East Northamptonshire |
"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly.
I wouldn’t say that at all, my post was more that what was once alternative is now very much
mainstream, as is the way with such things.
Tattoo are very mainstream...only thing that sets us apart now are band merch haha "
Well, even that’s in question when they sell Metallica or nirvana tea shirts in primark |
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"I guess maybe alternative might not be the right term anymore.
But it's clear in the context what it's intended to mean - tattooed, pierced folk more often than none into the whole metalhead/goth/emo aesthetic "
Mr is alternative but has never had a piercing or tattoo. But you feel free to pigeonhole yourself. |
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly.
I wouldn’t say that at all, my post was more that what was once alternative is now very much
mainstream, as is the way with such things.
Tattoo are very mainstream...only thing that sets us apart now are band merch haha
Well, even that’s in question when they sell Metallica or nirvana tea shirts in primark "
Don't start me on the people who wear band shirts who don't know a single one of the songs |
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly.
I wouldn’t say that at all, my post was more that what was once alternative is now very much
mainstream, as is the way with such things.
Tattoo are very mainstream...only thing that sets us apart now are band merch haha
Well, even that’s in question when they sell Metallica or nirvana tea shirts in primark "
Never thought of that! That's a very good point! |
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"I dont necessarily look it these days, but have been into goth, metal, industrial and electro/alternative since the 80s - I miss my long purple hair!
Amazingly enough, I don't have any tattoos though
That's fair I definitely had a phase a few years ago where I didn't look it again had taken all my piercings out etc but I have fully embraced it again now. Look more alt than I ever have haha.
And that's fair I think tattoos are one of those things someone times it's hard to decide on what you want or it's a big commitment so it's not for everyone. "
Exactly that - I just simply can't decide what to have done!
I took my nose piercing out a few years ago, and the piercing at the base of my cock last year as a guy got over enthusiastic with it at an orgy and bit it, which caused trauma that then made it start to migrate out.
Still got few others, just ears and nipple though, and take the ears out for work. |
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"I dont necessarily look it these days, but have been into goth, metal, industrial and electro/alternative since the 80s - I miss my long purple hair!
Amazingly enough, I don't have any tattoos though
That's fair I definitely had a phase a few years ago where I didn't look it again had taken all my piercings out etc but I have fully embraced it again now. Look more alt than I ever have haha.
And that's fair I think tattoos are one of those things someone times it's hard to decide on what you want or it's a big commitment so it's not for everyone.
Exactly that - I just simply can't decide what to have done!
I took my nose piercing out a few years ago, and the piercing at the base of my cock last year as a guy got over enthusiastic with it at an orgy and bit it, which caused trauma that then made it start to migrate out.
Still got few others, just ears and nipple though, and take the ears out for work. "
Yeah it's difficult to choose. I knew I wanted the whole traditional Japanese style as I love the aesthetic. So I did my research found an artist and explained I wanted trad japanese sleeves and he basically just knocked it out of the park for me
Oh no biting out a piercing is not ideal
Right now I have 20mm stretchers both ears a 6mm above my 20mm in my right ear an industrial in my right ear my septum my eyebrow and a lip ring. But I'm never against more |
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Tom finds it interesting topic but we had this with the so called punk rock movement. They all look the same. Same with the Alt people. At the end of the day they all look like clones of each other. No individuality whatsoever |
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"Tom finds it interesting topic but we had this with the so called punk rock movement. They all look the same. Same with the Alt people. At the end of the day they all look like clones of each other. No individuality whatsoever"
Alt people only all look the same to people who don't know the styles and differences which is absolutely fine. And it's completely valid to not like that aesthetic too.
But to say that every alt person looks the same is just a gross oversimplification |
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By *ee69Man 30 weeks ago
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I think there is so many different type of people now , most folk have tattoos now , think most women want them on a n Mrag too , a never bothered get any , so feel like odd one out now lol |
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly. "
In your opinion! No need for negative comments just because it's not your cup of tea.  |
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We all like to belong to a tribe, and a lot of us like to consider ourselves ‘alternative’ but the reality is that these days there’s a certain homogeneity to the different tribes. The goths who used to hang out on the town hall steps when I was young used to consider themselves outsiders, and alternative but they all liked the same bands and they all wore black.
There’s a lot of cognitive dissonance going on with being ‘alternative’ and part of a tribe and once we’re over our teenage years does it really matter? |
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I’d say I am alternative in my own way.
I was listening to the likes of Nat King Cole and Jazz music in my late teens, twenties, nobody else was they were all listening to the likes of the Smiths, Flock of Seagulls, Twisted Sister and the like.
By definition I was the alternative one. |
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By (user no longer on site) 30 weeks ago
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Gothic/heavy rock/metal punk.
80s&90s rock play list nearly always on.
Unfortunately I cut my hair and removed some piercings to be able to find a decent job.
Building up the tattoo collection now as I have some additional income.
I do miss the lip piercings, tempted to get them redone. |
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By (user no longer on site) 30 weeks ago
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly. "
Whilst you use the word ‘mostly’ to try and lessen the impact of this comment it doesn’t actually work.
Yes, not all tattoos are good, but its expression and each people’s tastes are different. It’s no different to the way people dress or speak or the bloody glasses they pick to wear.
Art is art. End of. |
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"Do you have yo be in heavy metal to be alt?
Can I be in the alt club listening to bebop? 
You look more panic at the disco
I'm all panic no disco
Would have gone bowling for soup or sponge."
Saw bowling for soup year before last. So much fun live I was surprised how much I enjoyed it |
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By (user no longer on site) 30 weeks ago
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"Do you have yo be in heavy metal to be alt?
Can I be in the alt club listening to bebop? "
Yes, bebop was the not exactly easy listening music of a rebellious youth once. Maybe 80 years ago, but it's all good. |
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"I guess maybe alternative might not be the right term anymore.
But it's clear in the context what it's intended to mean - tattooed, pierced folk more often than none into the whole metalhead/goth/emo aesthetic
Mr is alternative but has never had a piercing or tattoo. But you feel free to pigeonhole yourself."
He’s alternative to alternative then |
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"Alternative couple here, both love gigs, festivals, similar minded people. Both want more tattoos, planning on Graspop and 2000 Trees this year. Love Primordial radio for decent music "
Ooo that's awesome!
Always up for meeting new alt friends!
Sounds like some good plans!
I have punk rock factory, lacuna coil, soil and then bullet/trivium coming up |
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"I guess maybe alternative might not be the right term anymore.
But it's clear in the context what it's intended to mean - tattooed, pierced folk more often than none into the whole metalhead/goth/emo aesthetic
Mr is alternative but has never had a piercing or tattoo. But you feel free to pigeonhole yourself.
He’s alternative to alternative then "
In the same way jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison didn’t have tattoos. |
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"A couple of tattoos here. Music- system of a down, motionless in white, starset, early Metallica.
But then I like Frank Sinatra too. "
Awesome stuff
If you like metal and Sinatra have you checked out mark tremonti?
Guitarist from alter bridge also does Sinatra covers - he's incredible!
If you YouTube him you won't be dissapointed |
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"Alternative couple here, both love gigs, festivals, similar minded people. Both want more tattoos, planning on Graspop and 2000 Trees this year. Love Primordial radio for decent music
Ooo that's awesome!
Always up for meeting new alt friends!
Sounds like some good plans!
I have punk rock factory, lacuna coil, soil and then bullet/trivium coming up "
Where are you seeing PRF?! X |
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"Alternative couple here, both love gigs, festivals, similar minded people. Both want more tattoos, planning on Graspop and 2000 Trees this year. Love Primordial radio for decent music
Ooo that's awesome!
Always up for meeting new alt friends!
Sounds like some good plans!
I have punk rock factory, lacuna coil, soil and then bullet/trivium coming up
Where are you seeing PRF?! X"
Seeing them in Brum O2 institute 11th Oct |
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By (user no longer on site) 30 weeks ago
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Well into rock and metal had tattoos since I was 18 so before it was fashionable, ride motorbike and got long goatie beard. I’m a grandad but not growing old gracefully |
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By *eRockDjMan 30 weeks ago
Darlington(work dl3) Barny (live dl12) |
Been in Rock and some Metal since arou d 1984, long gone is the long hair, got a few tatts, never know may get more one day, ride motorbikes and still go to gigs, got a few lined up this summer, Marco Mendoza, and then Tigertailz so far plenty of time left |
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By *atchmoMan 30 weeks ago
Upminster |
Metal head since 82 or so. Never bought into any of the stereotypical looks or fashion though, including long hair, piercing and tattoos. I've turned up to gigs in suits and casual business wear (straight from work). Does get me some odd looks. |
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By (user no longer on site) 30 weeks ago
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly. "
Think majority of people on this thread would disagree with that judgemental statement |
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"So I'm a tattooed bearded pierced metalhead
Wondering how many other Alt people there are around
I think we all have a type and I love the alt aesthetic and would be really cool to make some connections with fellow alt folks out there "
One alternative here lots of piercing but no tattoos or a metal head |
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Funk Punk and Emo Girl. Almost sounds like a superhero duo.
We've both got an eclectic music taste, but Lou listens to a lot more variety than I do.
I think I'm done on the piercings front, but I do need a few tattoo's finished off, and Lou is planning her sleeve for a time TBC. |
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By *alcon77Man 30 weeks ago
under the sun & the moon |
I used to be a metalhead in my teens..
But I don't really follow the genre closely now..more into jazz, electronic & world music..
There is a modern metal band I really like though called 'animals as leaders'
Anyone heard them?.. |
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"So I'm a tattooed bearded pierced metalhead
Wondering how many other Alt people there are around
I think we all have a type and I love the alt aesthetic and would be really cool to make some connections with fellow alt folks out there "
Long hair? Check (one of us)
Tattoos? Check
Piercings? Check
Alt music fan? Check
Lover of alt Aesthetic? Check
\M/-_-\M/ |
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"I used to be a metalhead in my teens..
But I don't really follow the genre closely now..more into jazz, electronic & world music..
There is a modern metal band I really like though called 'animals as leaders'
Anyone heard them?.."
I've heard of them, not actually listened to them though x |
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By *atchmoMan 30 weeks ago
Upminster |
"I used to be a metalhead in my teens..
But I don't really follow the genre closely now..more into jazz, electronic & world music..
There is a modern metal band I really like though called 'animals as leaders'
Anyone heard them?.."
Oh yes. Tosin Abashi is a great experimental guitarist.
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By *alcon77Man 30 weeks ago
under the sun & the moon |
"I used to be a metalhead in my teens..
But I don't really follow the genre closely now..more into jazz, electronic & world music..
There is a modern metal band I really like though called 'animals as leaders'
Anyone heard them?..
Oh yes. Tosin Abashi is a great experimental guitarist.
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Yes
Love matt garstka's drumming too.
He's in another band called 'victoria'. Also excellent. |
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"When I first got tattooed it was certainly alternative - but I was 20 then. It’s certainly not alternative to have tats and piercings now.
I’ll add that the mainstreaming is a good thing. People have more freedom to express themselves without judgement these days. "
This 100%.
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"So I'm a tattooed bearded pierced metalhead
Wondering how many other Alt people there are around
I think we all have a type and I love the alt aesthetic and would be really cool to make some connections with fellow alt folks out there "
Amen brother |
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By *avinaTVTV/TS 30 weeks ago
Transsexual Transylvania |
Sad Old Goth here. Slowly decaying into my crypt. I celebrate Halloween and sent my child to a school founded by the Sisters of Mercy. No tattoos and only pierced ears (my wife had all the tattoos and piercings  ). I'm only wearing black until I find something darker - to match my soul.
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By *unchalMan 30 weeks ago
Dartford |
"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly.
Why would you come to a post clearly talking about people who like tattoos and piercings to comment about how tattoos are mostly horrible very odd choice. "
I was struck by that too. |
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By *avinaTVTV/TS 30 weeks ago
Transsexual Transylvania |
"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
Seems so. Horrible things mostly.
Why would you come to a post clearly talking about people who like tattoos and piercings to comment about how tattoos are mostly horrible very odd choice.
I was struck by that too. "
Some people just kind to provide an emphatic negative. |
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By *unchalMan 30 weeks ago
Dartford |
"I guess maybe alternative might not be the right term anymore.
But it's clear in the context what it's intended to mean - tattooed, pierced folk more often than none into the whole metalhead/goth/emo aesthetic "
I don’t look or consider myself remotely alternative but I do have tats and my taste in music has progressively got heavier over the years to the point where I now don’t know anyone who likes the same music! I’m off to the Netherlands by myself next month to enjoy the Sonic Whip festival in Nijmegen. |
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By *ild_oatsMan 30 weeks ago
the land of saints & sinners |
"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days.
This is the new alt "
Good to know that I’m now a trend setter….
Have no problems with tattoos etc. I’ve seen some great looking ones over the years….
Just never seen a design that I would like permanently etched on me. |
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I've always liked Alt people. Most of my friends at school were alt/goth. I was sort of in between, we loved most of the same sort of music, films, games etc. I just never bought into the look, just not for me.
I like tattoos for the most part and the idea that each one often means something, even if it's a silly story or just wearing your likes/passions on your skin, a character you love, you just like the look etc. Piercings can look great as well.
So, yeah, I'm in. Most, if not all, Alt people I've known are lovely.
It can go too far though - once you start trying to look like a demon or lizard person with body mods etc. Not sure about that one personally but that's what makes humans so interesting. |
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"I think it’s harder to find people who don’t have tattoos etc. than people who do these days."
Coo-eee ! (waves)
All my Alt friends got tattoos way before I did. Then I figured, I'm the only one without. So I'm happy to be Alt-Alt instead.
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By *aiseiMan 30 weeks ago
Birmingham |
"So I'm a tattooed bearded pierced metalhead
Wondering how many other Alt people there are around
I think we all have a type and I love the alt aesthetic and would be really cool to make some connections with fellow alt folks out there "
Two out of those three….. no tatts |
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I don’t think that’s alt to be honest , townies are covered in tats and piercings and have beards these days, and most metal is as commercial and almost as dull computer generated Drake-pop.
Alt is tat free skin and liking classical |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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"So I'm a tattooed bearded pierced metalhead
Wondering how many other Alt people there are around
I think we all have a type and I love the alt aesthetic and would be really cool to make some connections with fellow alt folks out there "
I'm (MrR) heavily tattooed, couple of hidden piercings, fine stubble beard....but I listen to all kinds of music. I also fancy girls heavily covered in tattoos as well as girls with hardly any.
I've said to MissR a few times now that I'll always find something worth fancying in just about any female as nobody is perfect.....except maybe me!   |
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"I don’t think that’s alt to be honest , townies are covered in tats and piercings and have beards these days, and most metal is as commercial and almost as dull computer generated Drake-pop.
Alt is tat free skin and liking classical "
Ha ha... you're right there.. what used to be alternative is now swimming in the mainstream ... apart from if you're a woman with a beard of course that's pretty alternative still.. |
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Tattooed, leathers, lewd, crude.
Been a metal head since about 83.
Too many bands to list that I have seen.
Fortunate enough to work in specialist HiFi retail business for 36 years, so I get to play with some awesome kit whilst blasting out some awesome tuneage. |
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I'm beginning to think I'm the new alternative.
No tattoos, no piercings, no beard, likes multiple genre's of music from Classical to rock, soul to Salsa and a good dose of 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s chart music.
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