Inked October - November 2021

Hey there, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is over. The weather may not yet be crisp and the leaves might still be clinging on for dear life, but fall is falling. Which means this is the perfect opportunity to share what Inked did during our summer vacation: Nothing. We didn’t take a vacation. We worked our collective asses off to bring you the magazine you’re holding in your hands right this very second. I may be a little biased (obviously) but this is one of the most exciting issues we’ve ever put out. We kick things off with the charismatic Prince of Reggaeton, J Balvin. Lucas Villa spoke with the musician about becoming a new father, moving beyond the toxic concept of machismo that…

Bhad Bhabie "I cannot believe this is the 'Catch Me Outside' Girl! She's a grown woman! How time flies when you're having fun getting tattooed. I loved getting reintroduced to Bhad Bhabie and learning more about who she is. Such a badass with such beautiful ink."— Paxton Rodriguez, Baltimore, MD INKEDSTAGRAM: HASHTAG YOUR SELFIE #INKEDMAG @VALERIE.C_ @EMBODOE @MYNAMESNOTMELISSA @JESSICA_BRODY TATTOO OF THE MONTH TATTOO BY @NEWTATTOO_NEUNEU Want to be a Tattoo of the Month? E-mail your ink to editor@inkedmag.com facebook TAYLOR WHITE Beth Salinger— My ultimate crush! What a babe with such a beautiful story. STEVE-O Whitney Swerling— Yeah dude! Such a fan of Steve-O and anything that crazy dude does. LUNAY Oli Erikkson— King. Love the Latin music scene right now, this guy is killing it. WRITE US. GOT…

What was your first tattoo? My first tattoo was on my lower back and I got it when I was 15. I had to hide it from my school and my family. What’s your favorite tattoo? My favorite tattoo is the dove on my face. My real name means little white dove. What’s your most meaningful tattoo? My most meaningful tattoo is on the top of my head. It says “Solemnity” and it’s a sobriety tattoo. What’s your most recent tattoo? I’ve been reworking and adding to the work on my legs. Which tattoo gets the most compliments? People seem to be drawn to my cheetah spots and my neck tattoos!…

We often marvel at how new technology can revolutionize the sciences, but we rarely consider what innovation can do for the arts. Just like the Old Masters, Chris Regner has made his mark on the world painting on canvas. What sets him apart from Goya and Bosch is the tool of his trade—an airbrush. The technique produces impossibly vibrant colors, which work marvelously within Regner’s frenzied portraits. We spoke with the artist about how he found his style, the relationship he has with his airbrush and much more. Do you remember the first time you fell in love with art? My earliest interest in art stems from the comic books I read as a kid (Spider-Man and Sonic the Hedgehog). I was also exposed to Robert Crumb and Ed Roth…

Tricks and Treats Jamie Lee Curtis is back reprising her genre-defining role of Laurie Strode in the latest installment of the Halloween franchise, “Halloween Kills.” Immediately following the events of “Halloween (2018),” Strode, with the aid of other survivors and the rest of Haddonfield, attempts to end Michael Myers’s deadly rampage once and for all. “Halloween Kills” comes out on October 15. Too Hip to Be Scared Ice Nine Kills is back with another album inspired by horror movie classics, “The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood.” With the release of their first single, “Hip to Be Scared,” paying homage to “American Psycho,” fans are once again sure to be pleased by the band’s tributes to some of their favorite films. This album will make a killer addition to any…

This issue, our playlist is presented by tattoo artist Jess Mascetti. Jess’s tattoo style may be on trend for 2021, but when it comes to her music, she loves a good throwback. From classic rock to goth rock to punk rock to funk R&B, this artist’s jams will have you longing for another era. PJ Harvey“Catherine” Depeche Mode“Halo” Siouxsie and the Banshees“Arabian Knights” The Cure“Burn” Team Sleep“Ataraxia” The Melvins“A History of Bad Men” Metallica“For Whom the Bell Tolls” Nine Inch Nails“March of the Pigs” Cocteau Twins“Mussette and Drums” Prince“Purple Rain”…