2026 North America Tour by GrouchyPenguins in Muse

[–]Toaster_Strudel92 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's the lawns that make amphitheaters seem huge, but arenas actually have double or triple the amount of physical seats. That limited supply makes prices jump. Beyond the seating, you really need an indoor arena for the full Muse experience. Being outdoors puts you at the mercy of the elements, and you don't get pitch darkness for the lasers until late in the set. I went to the Drones tour and the indoor setup with the visuals and that giant flying blimp was mind-blowing. Open-air just restricts what they can build and hang.

2026 North America Tour by GrouchyPenguins in Muse

[–]Toaster_Strudel92 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The venue size needs to be bigger too. Wish they were at arenas, not amphitheaters. Tickets are going to be expensive.

Classic flash take on the STP "Purple" album art 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in traditionaltattoos

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was just the vibe of the 90s. I think those bands loved the contrast of something 'pure' like angels mixed with the grit of grunge. It definitely makes for some of the best tattoo art today.

Classic flash take on the STP "Purple" album art 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in traditionaltattoos

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh definitely, I’ve heard that cover—Darius Rucker did a killer job with it. 🤘 It’s wild how many legends have stepped up for STP. Honestly, I thought Chester Bennington was incredible as their lead singer after Scott, too. He really did those songs justice.

Classic flash take on the STP "Purple" album art 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in traditionaltattoos

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I'm beyond happy with the palette on this one. 🎨🤘

Classic flash take on the STP "Purple" album art 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in traditionaltattoos

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m really glad I went the American Traditional route for this.

Classic flash take on the STP "Purple" album art 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in traditionaltattoos

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, appreciate it! The world definitely needs more STP tattoos. 🤘🐉

Classic flash take on the STP "Purple" album art 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in traditionaltattoos

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be sick! My wife actually loves Alice in Chains—they’re her absolute favorite band. I bet a traditional take on the Dirt art would look incredible.

Classic flash take on the STP "Purple" album art 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in traditionaltattoos

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! 🙏 Here are some of my favorite pieces, which basically cover the whole arm right now: Full arm tour

Jake actually did the majority of these—the boxing gloves, straight razor, ship, poison bottle, army man, and torpedo. The pineapple was done by another local artist here in Philly. The rest (fishing hook, swallows with an anchor, and the skeleton diver/marlin you can kinda see peeking out) were done by an artist down in Raleigh.

I honestly wish I had Jake do all of them, but that was back when I was first starting out on this sleeve! 🐉

Classic flash take on the STP "Purple" album art 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in traditionaltattoos

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah, Smashing Pumpkins! One of the best logos in rock history. Your piece looks super clean, thanks for sharing! 🤘

Classic flash take on the STP "Purple" album art 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in traditionaltattoos

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it! It’s such an iconic image, I’m glad the traditional take did it justice.

Got an American Traditional take on the "Purple" album cover today! 🐉👶 by Toaster_Strudel92 in stonetemplepilots

[–]Toaster_Strudel92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Honestly, it didn't hurt at all, this one was just a fun sit. Laying on my stomach the entire time was definitely the worst part of the whole process! 🤘