Since the days of Lennon and Ono, it seems like rockers’ loved ones have a tendency to come off as a bit annoying. This is very much the case for Hallie Liebling, the very young wife of Pentagram frontman Bobby Liebling. I recently discovered that the Mrs had a style blog called Halcoholic. She basically just dresses herself in funky outfits and takes pictures.
I’m not typically one to judge another’s relationship or marital bliss, but I could tell right off the bat that this is the type of thing that Pentagram fans would find super irritating. Besides Boston Terriers, there really isn’t anything more hipster-ish than a style blog. And after reading a recent post on this topic over at Illogical Contraption, it’s clear that doomsters believe this relationship has made Bobby take a turn for the worst: musically and physically. Shelby Cobras writes:
Bobby is currently in the middle stages of the ultimate dignity-free cash-grab, and it appears that our hard-earned concert dough is funding some trust-fund bimbo hipster’s Endless Summer. That’s not cool, man.
Well…to each their own. Sometimes we do crazy things for love. If it’s a heavily accessorized lady that makes you happy, then I say roll with it.
Hmmm…kinda makes me wonder what other rock star wives could blog about. Like Perla Hudson? Or Mariqueen Maandig Reznor?
At any rate, aren’t chicks that blog *sooooooo* annoying, you guys? :)
-Elise
pic via Jezebel
So uhhh…. I’m only posting this because I know this is the sort of thing that makes people mad for no reason.
I don’t really understand why people get so bent out of shape when they see a celebrity wearing a band t-shirt. I mean, celebrities listen to music, too. And even though I doubt Miley’s heard their entire discography or anything…it’s Iron Maiden. They’ve sold millions upon millions of albums. They just sold out Madison Square Garden a few weeks ago. (As I’m sure they have many times before.) So like, I’m pretty sure lots of people have heard of them. Even tween stars.
Also, it’s now possible to go and pick up an Iron Maiden shirt somewhere as easily accessible as Urban Outfitters. And as much as many of you might be inclined to call someone a “poser” for buying a shirt under those circumstances…what about the bands? I mean, I’m no lawyer or anything, but doesn’t Iron Maiden have to *approve* something like that? Like, doesn’t the band have to sign off on giving someone rights to their logo? Maybe it doesn’t make the consumer a “poser” as much as it makes Iron Maiden seem like a bunch of sell-outs. But then again, I DGAF….it’s just Iron Maiden. No skin off my nose if they know what’s gonna make them more bank. More power to them.
Maybe I’d be a little bit more put off by a celeb in a band tee if it were something more obscure or unusual. If I see Selena Gomez wearing a Mercyful Fate shirt, then I’ll think somethin’ is up. But let’s face it, an Iron Maiden shirt is about as safe as a classic black tee.
Anyway…Ms. Cyrus was also recently seen rockin’ Cheap Trick and Bowie shirts. Whatever. She just bein’ Miley…
-Elise
It seems like every time I turn around, someone is coming up with some way to create an instrument that only *resembles* playing the guitar. I don’t get it. Does no one want to learn an actual instrument anymore? Anyway, the latest example I’ve encountered are these high-heeled shoes by Chicks on Speed with functioning electric guitar strings built in. I mean, I guess it’s cool you can play music on these bad boys, because I sure as hell couldn’t walk in them.
Guys…is this sexy? Would you want your lady to wear these? Maybe when it was naughty time? Did I really just type “naughty time?” Do you kind of wish they weren’t in a 3OH!3 color scheme and came in a classic black instead? How many of you gals reading would put these monstrous things on and still be nowhere near as tall as me? I’m guessing most of you.
via BLOGUE
-Elise
I’m not a big fashionista or anything, but as I always like to say: “I don’t wear ugly shit.” BLOGUE seems to suit my limited interest in fashion since it’s never too snooty and they frequently post a lot of stuff that with a cool “rawk” aesthetic. But they boggled my mind recently when they posted these flared lace pants (by With Hearts in My Eyes) paired with an old skewl Metallica tee.
Now I’ve seen some horrendous choices of apparel at shows, but holy bejeez WHO WOULD WEAR THESE?? I’d say Lady Gaga or someone, but let’s face it: they’re way too conservative. I’m unsure as to whether or not any legit female Metallica fan is anywhere near skinny enough to pull these off. But then again….if they still give a fuck about Metallica, they probably have no shame anyway.
Ladies, would you wear these? ….SRSLY?
-Elise
Our buddy Bram over at MetalInsider.net wrote an article that brought up an interesting point yesterday. Here’s the cliffnotes for it if you’re feeling lazy: One of Bram’s buddies does merch for tours- but not always for bands he likes- and recently spotted a dude in a Behemoth shirt at a Norah Jones show (Exhibit A, below)
And then two thoughts occurred to me-
- “I haven’t really worn a lot of my band shirts in a while…”
- “Interesting point, my dear Watson!”
First, I realized that I almost never wear band merch to a show. Nowadays I usually rock that shit when I’m just lounging around or running errands. But more importantly, I think it would be more fun to wear said clothing in places it “doesn’t belong” (i.e. Phish and all assorted other hippie dippy/jam band shows). I would totally wear a Behemoth shirt if I was dragged to Norah Jones (though I’d rather see her than a lot of other artists. You know, she IS someone with actual talent), and this summer I now plan to wear my LoG gear to Phish and Furthur. Not necessarily in protest, and not really to prove any point, just because I’m not gonna wear a tie-dye skirt and lesbian sandals Birkenstocks just so I can fit in with the crowd. When have I ever even fit in at a metal show?
Have you ever purposely “dressed the part” at a show?
-Julia
I’ll admit that when I was very young, long before I ever listened to anything even slightly alternative…the Hot Topic at my local mall used to freak me out a bit. I never wanted to go inside. (Not that my mother would even let me.) It was dark, there was bloody imagery all over the place, and the music was always blaring. Didn’t seem like the place for me. But now that I’m older, wiser, and have more finely trained ears, I know that Hot Topic is nothing but a place for privileged, suburban teens to go and “express themselves” with terry wristbands and Spongebob Squarepants t-shirts.
But if you’re the still the type to get a let a wittle place like Hot Topic freak you out, wikiHow’s got you covered. They’ve published their very own guide to the mall goth hot spot called “How to Not Be Afraid of Hot Topic.” It’s quite a read. Here are some choice excerpts:
Remember! Hot Topic is just a store that uses red and black interior and very loud music. It is very normal. If you still feel uncomfortable, start easing up to it by going to darker stores. Keep getting darker until you’ve made it to Hot Topic level.
The goths/punks/ravers/ect are normal just like you and most likely will be nice if you return the favor. People are people, regardless of appearance.
Try not to walk in wearing all Abercrombie, or a polo and khakies. It makes it very obvious you’re a newbie. And while most shoppers and all the salespeople won’t care, you will occasionally meet the ignorant poser who thinks it’s cool to trash somebody else’s style.
This one’s my favorite:
Remember: because of their hair, scene kids can only see out of one eye. If you find yourself in a knife fight inside a Hot Topic, always circle to your opponent’s blind side.
SRSLY. I also love the Google ads that are fed into this article: “Gothic dresses at ESPRIT.” lolwut. Read the whole thing here.
Anyone have a Hot Topic “horror story” to share?
-Elise
Blood and Shutter recently brought these limited edition Daughters t-shirt designs to my attention, and they are creepy as hell. They all feature a different girl crying…tissues and all. You can purchase them on the Hydra Head online store. Their new self-titled album (which features similar art) is out today!
I often wonder how my mother would react if she saw merch items like this. I remember back a few years ago when I had this tote bag with a picture of a bloody Marilyn Monroe on it and my whole family thought it was the most gruesome thing they had ever laid eyes on. Since then, I’ve made sure to avoid wearing anything around them that might cause them to make annoying comments. Band t-shirts, shiny black leggings….I’ll even cut down on the black altogether. I don’t even own anything THAT bad…nothing all that bad at all, actually. (No unreadable logos for me, thank you). But that’s how we whiney “tribe” families tend to operate. My mom even thinks my Tom Jones tee is weird. Seriously.
Do any of you also tone down your “style” when you’re with your family?
-Elise
If I had to make a list of summer festivals that I’d rather attend over Mayhem Fest, I’d even go as far to include Cornerstone, the annual CHRISTIAN music festival. Because at least I could see cool jams like mewithoutYou, The Chariot, or Living Sacrifice. But as I perused the rest of this year’s lineup, I noticed a crap ton of funny lookin’ tuff dude bands, and decided to check some of them out for a laugh. No surprise that most of these dudes suck, but oh man do they brings the lafffz with their merch. I’m not sure why people will ever think their belief in God or Jeezus makes them so “badass” to the point of them having to plaster creepy phrases across their chest, but…to each his own. Whatever, doesn’t mean I can’t think they’re funny!
The shirt above is a Demon Hunter design. I quite like reading it in a doom vocals voice. Check out some more below:
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…would it kinda look like this?
Huffington Post reports that a new line out of London called RP/Encore makes their uh… statement by turning dead animals fresh off the grill kill into wearable accessories.
Oddly enough, the designer, Reid Peppard, is a vegetarian. Quite frankly, I wouldn’t be too into eating animals either if I was sticking my hands in their dead carcasses all day. Is there anyone out there that would actually wear this stuff? Check out the rest of the “collection” here and let me know.
-Julia
Did Jamey Jasta go high fashion or something? Because the models at DSquared’s Fall 2010 show are lookin’ pretty hxc, yo. Blood, black eyes…even wrist bands and baggy shorts.
SMASH YOUR ENEMIES IN STYLE! lulz
-Elise
