The three-day tattoo convention attracted thousands of people to the Forumkloster in Gleisdorf City from 9th to 11th of August. Over 75 international tattoo artists from countries like Japan, USA, New Zealand, Peru, Germany and many more came to bring color under the skin of the visitors.
In addition to the sensational tattooist line-up, the 3 days were accompanied by a variety of shows, concerts, many hotrods and US custom cars. 10 international Bands, The Fuel Girls, Zoe Scarlett, Samba Girls, a Capoeira Show and Poledancer provided a varied entertainment program. Our Monster Energy Band We Blame the Empire, as well as our Brand Ambassador SBÄM were also there. We sat down with them to have a chat…
Borsti: Pretty cool how everything is set up here! Right at the entrance, the many old Hotrods and US Custom Cars. Relatively rare that you get to see such cars! In general, really well organized. Cool location.
Prili: To be honest, not really. (laughs) Borsti: I’m the only one with tattoos in my band. (laughs)
Borsti: I wouldn’t say statement, rather body decoration.
Borsti: I think there is already more in the electronic sector ...The origins are in my opinion in the rock and metal scene, but nowadays it has become completely universal.
Borsti: So my brother is a tattoo artist. He started 5 years ago, shortly thereafter he got needles, paint and accessories, but not the machine yet. On the 24th of December at 4:00 in the morning, where we already drank absinthe from wine glasses, he said, now let's do a tattoo. And here, this triangle (photo) we have engraved without a machine, just with a needle. After the first line, he just said: "F ** k, we can’t continue like that. "He got scared and I said to him:" I do not care, just keep going. "Finally, we have decided that he can let off steam and try on my arm, if I have to pay nothing for it. That's why it is pretty wild at some parts (laughs).
Moli: Yes, we are currently working on our second studio album, which will be released next April 2020. We are now just before the recording, while developing ideas for music videos etc.
Bucar: Yeah, we'll play Metalnight Outbreak in October, Harley Davidson in Carinthia on September 3rd, and another surprise in December.
SBÄM: I think it's really great here. This is my third tattoo convention. The 50's flair and the hotrods are great.
SBÄM: It used to be more of a statement. These days, I think it's more like body decoration.
SBÄM: I think so. At our shows, for example, almost 90% are tattooed.
SBÄM: That's right! Maybe a bit in the electronic music scene, but not as strong as in the heavy section.
SBÄM: It is totally different. I do not really have a favorite tattoo. Whenever I travel, I like to go to local tattoo artists. For example, at my last exhibition in LA.
SBÄM: Exactly! Sometimes I also have some ideas for myself, which I then sting. Otherwise, I like to be inspired by traveling.
SBÄM: when i was 16 years old.
SBÄM: A tramp stamp (laughs), , but I already covered it up.
SBÄM: The next event is the Sbäm Fest - Fall Edition in November. Then there are a few club shows. An America tour is also planned. Exhibitions from the west coast to the east coast for a month. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Chicago, New York, Boston, New Jersey and some stops in Canada are already fixed. I am looking forward to that!
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