Sponsored by ooVoo Video Chat, Angry Orchard Hard Cider and Lagunitas Brewing Company, this mega-bash — hosted by tattoo master Paul Booth at his stunning Last Rites Gallery and MC’d by Sirius XM’s Jose Mangin — was the holiday party to be at.

January-issue cover boys Asking Alexandria and their Monster Energy Outbreak tourmates As I Lay Dying, Memphis May Fire, I See Stars and Attila were there, as were rapper Ice-T and wife Coco, plus Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider. Tying into the party, 10 lucky fans won the chance to speak with Asking Alexandria using ooVoo.

Pick up a copy of Revolver’s January 2013 issue right HERE!

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“A psychotic woman who has been stalking a pregnant woman finally gets what she came for. This ending scene literally breathes new life into the oh-so-mundane world of the cesarean section. Mmmmm…tasty.”

Haute Tension (High Tension)
“Uncut!!! One of my favorite slashers wreaks slow methodical havoc on a family living in an isolated European farmhouse. As Mother scrambles for the phone, our hero rather matter-of-factly cuts her throat and cuts off her dialing hand, as seen from the eyes of a hot chick hiding in the closet.”

Aftermath
“The scene?? How about the entire film! Oh, if only I took up as a mortician instead.”

Cutting Moments
“A neglected housewife has a psychotic break in the bathroom after getting dolled up to gain the attention of her husband, who, of course, shuns her once again. After violently scrubbing the lipstick off with a Brillo pad and having no success…she resorts to scissors. This first story in the trilogy is over-the-top disturbing and brutal. Who wouldn’t love to watch a girl cut her own lips off? I get hot just thinking about it.”

Hellbound: Hellraiser II
“I know Hellraiser is an obvious choice, but Christ, you get to watch a dude who thinks he’s being eaten alive by maggots carve himself to bits for his own salvation, and it is just awesome!”

“I crossed paths with the guys quite a few times while they were touring for their first album back in the day, in ’99. In 2000 I was involved with co-producing a tour called Tattoo the Earth and we had managed to get Slipknot and Slayer to co-headline. It was during that time that we all really got to know each other, and I think I can safely say that we developed a cool, mutual respect and friendship. Having gotten to know them at that time from spending so much time behind the scenes, I had come to appreciate them that much more. I had taken a number of tattoo artists on this tour as well–hence “Tattoo The Earth”–and I look back remembering the sense of appreciation I felt from all of the respect these guys were giving the tattoo artists on the road. Back at that time the music world was not nearly as connected with the tattoo world as it is now. The tour was meant to, from my perspective, break down some of those old barriers, and I felt Slipknot really played a major role in that goal coming to fruition. Watching some of the greatest tattoo artists talk to some of the greatest musicians in the world about music, and seeing these great musicians reciprocate that interest automatically with the talent from the tattoo world was a great moment. At the root of it all, it was artist to artist, like some kind of summit–minus the stuffy old guys in suits. I suppose the point to all that is the fact that after forming such bonds and gaining a deeper understanding of where these boys were coming from my appreciation for their music was certainly made even stronger. It’s a complicated thing to me to have a favorite for anything. There’s always a multitude of reasons that I generally have for ever calling anything a favorite. So when it comes to trying to narrow down what my favorite Slipknot song actually is, I don’t think I can get it below two, but for me that’s pretty damn good in itself. First of all, I really appreciate it when a band can be so instrumental in helping me strengthen my bond with my inner angst. Of course, we all love music that makes us feel something. Being a visual artist, lyrics are very important for me. While the music itself can make you feel, it’s the lyrics that connect those feelings together and identify with what the musician is trying to say. Whenever I sit down and read the lyrics to a song that is pleasing to my ears–which usually involves hemorrhaging–the paintings that occur in my head while I find myself identifying with the words that I’m reading tend to heavily inspire my creativity.

“That being said, I have to say that the Slipknot song that stuck with me since I had first heard it is ‘Everything Ends.’ That particular song brings me straight back to a very pivotal moment in my life when I was 15, everytime I hear it. Music is the same as visual art in the sense that it’s not actually what the artist has to specifically say, but more about how the listener interprets what the artist is saying. For me, it really defines everything I’ve felt when the Catholic church had finally pushed me past my breaking point and I finally found the balls to denounce Christ and tell the church to go fuck itself. I think I might have even said some of the same things found in the song. I guess it’s just one of those things where certain key phrases can be so effective at connecting you with some painful memories. I really appreciate when music can have the kind of power to cause such a connection. I try to achieve some of the same things in my art. Touching a nerve and making someone think about shit is the core of artistic expression. I guess I just love any form of art that can push me to the dark recesses of my mind, where it can ultimately inspire disturbing images that drive me to expression in my own art.

“The other song that continues to hit the nail on the head for me is ‘Sulfur.’ I guess they made it six or seven years later, but somehow it brings me to the same place. I guess I can’t really narrow it down to one, because I’m busy staying intrigued with the fact that, while they are completely different, the songs both bring me to an identical place and time, that had everything to do with the first moment in my life where I felt my aggression was my power rather than my weakness. Those songs represent, not only the screaming that still goes on in my head to this day, but also the moment that I took charge of my life, put my faith in myself rather than a fairy tale, actually made goals with purpose, dedicated myself to driving my life forward and letting nothing get in my way–which is basically the moment I stopped being a victim and started being a predator. I always thank Slipknot for reminding me of this.”

In addition to showing off your wild side, tattoos are milestones, visual souvenirs that tell the story of your life. That said, ink-slingers extraordinaire Paul Booth and Kat Von D (pictured left at the Revolver Golden Gods) say there are certain tattoos to steer clear of, or you might regret getting them. Check out their thoughts below—and don't blame us if you've sinned on your skin. For more from Booth and Von D—as well as heavily skin-art adorned musicians from Kerry King to Tommy Lee—pick up Revolver's "Tattoo Issue," on stands now. And don't forget to enter Revolver's Tattoo Contest here.

01 PORTRAITS OF YOUR GIRLFRIEND OR BOYFRIEND
PAUL BOOTH I’m Mr. Doom and Gloom. Everyone breaks up. The only things that are forever are your kids and your parents. It’s jinx as far as I’m concerned.

02 THE DATE YOU WENT SOBER
KAT VON D If you relapse, it’s just gonna end up being a date that you got a tattoo.

03 BAND LOGOS
BOOTH I don’t necessarily see it as a bad thing. But when it’s a 16-year-old kid getting a trendy band logo tattooed on ‘em, chances are in another 10 years it’s gonna get covered up. I say that because I’m an old-timer that covers all that shit up.

04 YOUR CAR
VON D It’s probably not wise to get a portrait of your 1998 Toyota Tercel. It looks really cool in ’98, but by the time it turns 2010 it’s just not gonna be as cutting edge.

05 SOMETHING DEROGATORY TOWARDS YOUR PARENTS
BOOTH I remember this kid who came to me, he wanted a Robert Crumb-style upside-down heart that looked like a pair of butt cheeks. So I added some Robert legs squatting, and the banner became a roll of toilet paper with the word “MOM” spelled out in turds across it. Maybe you shouldn’t do that.

Revolver Editor in Chief Brandon Geist, Mistress Juliya, and tattoo's "Master of the Macabre," Paul Booth at Revolver's "Tattoo Issue" release party

Booth photo by Sarah Sturges. Kat Von D by Justin Borucki.

REVOLVER MAGAZINE LAUNCHES READER PHOTO CONTEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH FIRST-EVER TATTOO ISSUE, ON STANDS NOW

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM THE ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY AT PAUL BOOTH’S LAST RITES STUDIO AVAILABLE AT REVOLVERMAG.COM

REVOLVER Magazine’s first-ever tattoo issue is currently on newsstands. Now, as a tie-in to the mag, tattoo enthusiasts and REVOLVER readers have a chance to win a grand-prize package including autographed Slayer items and swag from renowned tattoo artists Paul Booth and Kat Von D.

Fans can enter the contest by submitting the best pictures of themselves, someone else, or even a pet wearing the exclusive Paul Booth temporary tattoo included in the REVOLVER tattoo issue to letters [futureusgalleryat] revolvermag.com and filling out the entry form at http://bit.ly/tattoocontest.

Photos will be posted at www.revolvermag.com, and the winner, chosen on the merits of the “most insane, hilarious, and generally awesome pic,” will receive a prize pack including an autographed Slayer poster and autographed deluxe edition of Slayer’s latest CD, World Painted Blood, a limited-edition set of Paul Booth tattoo flash (printed sheets of tattoo designs), and Kat Von D’s book High Voltage Tattoo, as well as copies of Revolver’s “Book of Slayer” and “The Art of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal” special issues.

Meanwhile, exclusive photos from the February 25 launch party for Revolver magazine’s tattoo issue held at Paul Booth’s Last Rites Studio in New York and hosted by Mistress Juliya of Fuse TV can be viewed online now at http://www.revolvermag.com/features/post/exclusive-photos-from-revolvers-tattoo-issue-launch-party-at-paul-boot/. Present were Paul Booth and his mom, Paula; bands including Acrassicauda and Violent Soho; sideshow performers Nik Sin, Serpentina, and Nelson Lugo; staffers of Revolver, RED, Tones of Death, MTV2’s Headbangers Ball, Fuse, AOL Noisecreep, Metal Injection, and many others.

Revolver Magazine’s tattoo issue—available on newsstands and in stores until May 10 and in Revolver’s online store at http://bit.ly/tattooissue—features a striking cover image of Slayer’s Kerry King and his legendary Paul Booth-inked head tattoo. King is pictured with blood dripping from his head onto his shoulders, an homage to Slayer’s “Raining Blood.” The March/April 2010 issue of Revolver includes the cover story “The History of Tattoos in Hard Rock,” an in-depth feature by writer Christopher R. Weingarten exploring when tattoos first became rock staples, how they have evolved, and their future. Interview subjects include Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, L.A. Ink’s Kat Von D, Slayer’s Kerry King, Mötley Crüe’sTommy Lee, tattoo artist Paul Booth, original rock star tattooist Lyle Tuttle and many others. The story also features sidebar pieces on the “The Hottest Female Tattoo Artists,” “The Most Ridiculous Rocker Tattoo Fails,” “How to Get Your First Tattoo,” “The Most Painful Spots to Get Tattooed,” and more.

The March/April issue of REVOLVER also features:

- The Devil Wears Prada, including a look at some of frontman Mike Hranica’s favorite tattoos.

- HIM, as well as a sidebar on vocalist Ville Valo’s most recognizable tattoos

- Fear Factory, plus a look at some of singer Burton C. Bell’s tattoos

- Volbeat, including a sidebar on frontman Michael Poulsen’s five Elvis tattoos

- A remembrance of Avenged Sevenfold’s late, great drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, as well as a tribute poster of him.

- The issue also announces the 2010 Revolver Golden Gods awards show and lists this year’s nominees. Fans can vote for the winners at www.revolvermag.com/goldengods.

Despite the fact that an epic snowstorm was hitting NYC, there was an awesome turnout: Mistress Juliya played MC, Paul Booth and his badass mom Paula were on hand, as were the bands Acrassicauda and Violent Soho; sideshow performers Nik Sin, Serpentina, and Nelson Lugo; staffers of Revolver, RED, Tones of Death, Headbangers Ball, Fuse, Noisecreep, Metal Injection, and many, many others–all enjoying complimentary Coney island Lager! View pics from the crazy scene below.

Photos by Sarah Sturges (except photo #10, by Gerard Vong)

 REVOLVER Magazine's first-ever tattoo issue is on newsstands now, featuring a striking cover image of Slayer’s Kerry King and his legendary Paul Booth-inked head tattoo. King is pictured with blood dripping from his head onto his shoulders, an homage to Slayer’s “Raining Blood.”  The March/April 2010 issue, which is also available for purchase at Revolver's online store, features “The History Of Tattoos In Hard Rock,” an in-depth feature by writer Christopher R. Weingarten exploring when tattoos first became rock staples, how they have evolved, and their future. Interview subjects include King, Booth, Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, L.A. Ink’s Kat Von D, Mötley Crüe’s and Methods of Mayhem's Tommy Lee, original rock star tattooist Lyle Tuttle and many others. The story also features sidebar pieces on the “The Hottest Female Tattoo Artists,” “The Most Ridiculous Rocker Tattoo Fails,” “How to Get Your First Tattoo,” “The Most Painful Spots to Get Tattooed,” and more.
 
The Revolver tattoo issue–which will only be available on newsstands and in stores from March 2 to May 10–includes a free temporary tattoo featuring an exclusive design by Booth (pictured below).

"I guess you could look at it two ways: You could make fun of me for making a temporary tattoo—or you could think about the fact that I’m getting to your children. And you know, I’m all about fucking up the heads of little children," says Booth. Of the design, he explains, "I wanted to do something that related to Kerry’s head and Slayer, and this design on the temporary tattoo was actually Design 2 of two set designs I gave Slayer for their stage show. We never used this one but I’ve been staring at it for years and finally this opportunity came up to do something cool with it."

Booth continues, speaking of Revolver's tattoo issue in general: "Not only am I thrilled that Revolver is supporting the tattoo industry, but they really dialed it in. The information is solid, they did their research; it’s not like paparazzi bullshit where it’s all bubblegum. It’s a good read. I’ve been in the business for 21 years, and Revolver is the one magazine I’ve dealt with where I don’t feel like I have to read the shit before it’s printed."

REVOLVER Editor In Chief Brandon Geist gives his perspective on the magazine’s first tattoo issue:

“Tattoos may be more mainstream than ever, but they still stand as symbols of personal independence and rebellion; as such, they are a major part of the hard-rock and metal lifestyle. Revolver’s regular ‘Inkspot’ column, in which we talk to band members about their tattoos, has always been one of our most popular sections, and I really wanted to expand that into an in-depth feature. As I thought about how to do this, I realized that I didn’t really know when or how tattoos and hard rock have become so intertwined, and I felt like there was a great story to tell there. We’re honored to have artists like Paul Booth, Kat Von D, Thomas Hooper, Dan Smith, and Lyle Tuttle, as well as rockers from Kerry King to Chester Bennington, help us tell that story. And we’re totally stoked that Booth agreed to design an exclusive temporary tattoo for us to include in the magazine. People wait as long as two-and-a-half years to get inked by him, so picking up this issue is definitively the quickest and cheapest way to finally get a Booth on your skin.”

The March/April issue of REVOLVER also features:

The Devil Wears Prada, including a look at some of frontman Mike Hranica’s favorite tattoos.

HIM, as well as a sidebar on vocalist Ville Valo’s most recognizable tattoos

Fear Factory, plus a look at some of singer Burton C. Bell’s tattoos

Volbeat, including a sidebar on frontman Michael Poulsen’s five Elvis tattoos

A remembrance of Avenged Sevenfold’s late, great drummer Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan, as well as a tribute poster of him.

The issue also announces the 2010 Revolver Golden Gods awards show and lists this year’s nominees. Fans can vote for the winners at www.revolvermag.com/goldengods