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"Paul Booth's Last Rites Vol. 1 is a behind-the-scenes look at the macabre madness of his NYC studio. Fans have been foaming at the mouth for a collection of footage like this for years! But be warned, this psychotic journey into Paul's head could be one from which you may not recover!" So says the DVD's accompanying press release. But is any of it true? Yes and maybe. This definitely has a behind-the-scenes look into Booth's tattooing prowess and overall madness. Can you recover? Probably. Quite a few of the visual components of this DVD, and Booth's work in general, are equal parts disturbing and visceral. If a fan of Booth's work, this is quite likely appropriate. If uninitiated, well, where to begin?
Paul Booth is the so-called "King of Rock Tattoos" according to that timeless rag, Rolling Stone, and his list of customers/friends reads like a who's who of Metal and Rock royalty. Here are a few names, all of whom make appearances on the DVD, which is Booth's directorial debut: Kerry King (Slayer), Philip Anselmo (Down, Pantera, etc.), Tom Araya (Slayer), Jimmy Bower (Eyehategod, Down, etc.), Chris Adler (Lamb of God), Mark Hunter (Chimaira), Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard), Satyr (Satyricon) and even some Clown from Slipknot. So what all is on this sucker? Footage of folks like Hank Williams III gettin' inked? Check. Macabre imagery and Metal? Check. Unnecessary demolition and destruction of the original Last Rites Tattoo Theatre location? Check. Kerry King jamming original music and Slayer tunes while tattoo artists surround him? It's got that and a 06/06/06 tattoo celebration, too.
How about extended footage with Philip Anselmo, including him getting tattooed while reading about murder and capital punishment rates, and he and Booth talking horror flicks ("Reel Terror" anyone?)? Yep! All that and more, fanboy. How 'bout a really high Jose Mangin -- who? He's from Sirius/Hard Attack -- sporting some serious facial manscaping and a Demon Hunter shirt, and then later with some Coal Chamber lookin' locks? Unfortunately, yes. Can't win 'em all. Ooh! How about Kerry King inking Paul Booth? If King's "work" in the Dime tribute guitar painting thing didn't scare anyone off, his tattoo skills will. Seriously. All this and more awaits. Is it recommended? Definitely for Booth fanatics. As for casual observers? Maybe not. Other highlights include a girl trading the end of her ring finger for some ink (!) and Mistress Juliya getting a Betty Page "tramp stamp." There's also a black and white silent short film about, well, just go get the DVD if the curiosity is overwhelming. In a word: Strange.
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