that last one is very organized
― My Little Pono (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Friday, 13 September 2013 20:06 (ten years ago) link
exactly upper mississippi ..
a hormonal spotty 16 year old would never have arranged them like that.
― mark e, Friday, 13 September 2013 20:11 (ten years ago) link
extrememetalbattlejacket.xls
― My Little Pono (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Friday, 13 September 2013 20:14 (ten years ago) link
well most battle jackets i see now are guys older than i am. and im pretty sure the great majority of jackets were bought from someone else. Im damn sure a lot of ppl wore patches by bands he'd never heard (my old mate from school had one he wore to donington in the 90s and he had only heard the black album by metallica nevermind the other patches on it
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Friday, 13 September 2013 20:15 (ten years ago) link
That last one looks like the patches were all sewn on at the same time, i.e. a poser's jacket
― Addison Doug (Matt #2), Friday, 13 September 2013 20:20 (ten years ago) link
I was told (by someone that knew them well) that a slightly renowned retro-rock band of a few years ago actually paid someone £600-odd to make up patch denims for them.
― Addison Doug (Matt #2), Friday, 13 September 2013 20:22 (ten years ago) link
do they not have punx in UK?
― My Little Pono (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Friday, 13 September 2013 20:22 (ten years ago) link
2 jackets actually, £600 each
i want to be very clear here. that Saxon jacket is. fucking. mint.
― Cap'n Save-a-Co. (Noodle Vague), Friday, 13 September 2013 20:23 (ten years ago) link
s'pose i shd confess i'm not a big fan of punker leathers tbh, unless it is 1983 and you are in the Anti-Nowhere League
― Cap'n Save-a-Co. (Noodle Vague), Friday, 13 September 2013 20:24 (ten years ago) link
Again i used to see punks with discharge/gbh/crass leathers but not for ages (unless im in glasgow shopping)
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Friday, 13 September 2013 21:00 (ten years ago) link
Another patch always on jackets round here early 90s was Hawkwind.
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Friday, 13 September 2013 21:50 (ten years ago) link
I used to see loads of these battle jackets with Public Enemy patches alongside Anthrax/Slayer/Megadeth etc I keep forgetting how much Public Enemy crossed over to the metal crowd
There's a bit in Whiney's Nation of Millions book saying that Chuck D and Hank Shocklee admired the way Megadeth and Maiden gave their album covers an identity by using the same logo/font every time, and how PE did the same.
― Gavin, Leeds, Friday, 13 September 2013 23:18 (ten years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/8NUsPsr.jpg
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Friday, 13 September 2013 23:32 (ten years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/WjN0DLa.jpg
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Friday, 13 September 2013 23:42 (ten years ago) link
where did people get hold of metal patches? Places like Affleck's Palace I guess, but also mail order? I seem to remember back pages of Kerrang! would feature mail order ads for them.
― Neil S, Saturday, 14 September 2013 09:34 (ten years ago) link
used to be shops/market stalls that wd have big displays of patches for sale back in the 80s
― Cap'n Save-a-Co. (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 14 September 2013 09:37 (ten years ago) link
Music t-shirt shops seem to have disappeared in recent years, except in a few places like Camden Market. Thx internet!
― Neil S, Saturday, 14 September 2013 09:38 (ten years ago) link
yeah free with albums, record shops (you can get them still in a 2nd hand record shop in Glasgow along with drug paraphernalia and those big band flags you put on yer wall and tshirts ) and yes mail order. Was never into it but had a few nice patches with records over the years.
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 10:46 (ten years ago) link
NV and others what mark out of 10 for http://i.imgur.com/3XKt7W9.jpg
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 10:58 (ten years ago) link
http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/battle-jacket
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:00 (ten years ago) link
Too many of these have bright new patches on them - not showing any wear or signs of battle on them. Also, if you don't devote a large part of the back to your favorite band, I think you're doing it wrong.
― PRISON WARDEN CONSCIOUSNESS (4th Dimension) (Viceroy), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:01 (ten years ago) link
http://31.media.tumblr.com/dc2eaecee41f76f9c43197c301a2f78d/tumblr_msue450Uoj1rl0o1yo1_500.jpg
― PRISON WARDEN CONSCIOUSNESS (4th Dimension) (Viceroy), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:08 (ten years ago) link
1/10 for the coors/pilsner/ass patches
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:09 (ten years ago) link
http://25.media.tumblr.com/2e27e3a5a9d67e826e819720a016321f/tumblr_msh2llHB0N1sbzmbxo1_1280.jpg
― PRISON WARDEN CONSCIOUSNESS (4th Dimension) (Viceroy), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:10 (ten years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/5g2q9hu.jpg
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:10 (ten years ago) link
http://25.media.tumblr.com/6c62193e6b3a16b74a2ac0426765e637/tumblr_mse9r1Oeop1r3bomio1_400.jpg
woah Mournful Congregation!
― PRISON WARDEN CONSCIOUSNESS (4th Dimension) (Viceroy), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:12 (ten years ago) link
10/10?http://i.imgur.com/CPPbmvj.jpg
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:13 (ten years ago) link
hah that is amazing!
― PRISON WARDEN CONSCIOUSNESS (4th Dimension) (Viceroy), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:13 (ten years ago) link
http://25.media.tumblr.com/17563e15edbecc983e4b5e402d89757d/tumblr_ms1vwzcPwd1s8b49ko1_250.png
peace, anarchy... ecstasy?
― PRISON WARDEN CONSCIOUSNESS (4th Dimension) (Viceroy), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:15 (ten years ago) link
docked 2 points for the pink floyd and offspring patches
http://i.imgur.com/nC6LYUE.jpg
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:16 (ten years ago) link
who would put an offspring patch on with those others?
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:17 (ten years ago) link
Saxon jacket above - 6/10.
Battle hardened - 7/10Mild asymmetry - 7/10Sewn on by his mum - 8/10Bands that don't suck - 6/10Variety - 1/10
― Addison Doug (Matt #2), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:19 (ten years ago) link
http://i.imgur.com/z2TkOBe.jpg
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:20 (ten years ago) link
Back
http://i.imgur.com/xMrvSZ3.jpg
― pfunkboy (Algerian Goalkeeper), Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:21 (ten years ago) link
that one goes to 11, the extra point for the rivets!
― Neil S, Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:24 (ten years ago) link
peace, anarchy... ecstasy?― PRISON WARDEN CONSCIOUSNESS (4th Dimension) (Viceroy), Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:15 AM (23 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
― PRISON WARDEN CONSCIOUSNESS (4th Dimension) (Viceroy), Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:15 AM (23 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
that's Equality.
― how's life, Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:40 (ten years ago) link
This thread rules, btw.
― how's life, Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:43 (ten years ago) link
Thin Lizzy and Eddie inside the jacket!
― how's life, Saturday, 14 September 2013 11:44 (ten years ago) link
where did people get hold of metal patches?
http://rusted-faith.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2166741856_3ea372ac61_z.jpg
― emil.y, Saturday, 14 September 2013 12:40 (ten years ago) link
^^ Hippy/headshop, with a wide range of music stuff downstairs with the bongs.
― emil.y, Saturday, 14 September 2013 12:41 (ten years ago) link
Would people think I was a dick if I made a battle jacket with nothing but NWW list bands on? Y/N?
― emil.y, Saturday, 14 September 2013 12:48 (ten years ago) link
If you can find an Annexus Quam patch then go for it say I.
― Addison Doug (Matt #2), Saturday, 14 September 2013 13:04 (ten years ago) link
I love the term "battle jackets."
I saw two of these in the wild at a bar last weekend. I don't remember the bands - a lot of black/death/doom metal.
Do ppl save up patches then sewed them on at once to ensure a pleasing layout or just sew as they go?
― carl agatha, Saturday, 14 September 2013 13:34 (ten years ago) link
i wd buy a NWW list jacket but it shd still look like a tattered denim mess with a big centrepiece or no sale
― Cap'n Save-a-Co. (Noodle Vague), Saturday, 14 September 2013 14:27 (ten years ago) link
big NWW patch in centre then list bands on the surround
Oh yeah, that was what I was thinking.
― emil.y, Saturday, 14 September 2013 14:29 (ten years ago) link
But did he have a battle jacket with a Killing Joke patch?
I had a denim vest circa 1984. Motorhead patch on the back, UK Subs & Clash patches on the front. Painstakingly replicated the Killing Joke font circa FIRE DANCES across the top of the back (in white-out) and the Venom logo (swirly, Roger Dean-esque letters) somewhat crudely beneath the Motorhead patch. In retrospect, I'd give it a B-.
― Alex in NYC, Saturday, 14 September 2013 14:49 (ten years ago) link
Saw a few at last night's show. Most memorably, a crusty old dude in a vest with a big old Cro-Mags patch on the back. Based on the style of denim he had to have made it in the late 80s.
Also told one young woman I was going to have to charge her $1 for each stud on her Discharge painted leather vest and her jaw just dropped. Took her 6 or 7 seconds to realize I was joking and not going to ask for $100+.
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 14 September 2013 14:51 (ten years ago) link
I just got a really nice denim jacket from the Gap in this weekend's mail. I will not be putting any patches on it.
― 誤訳侮辱, Saturday, 14 September 2013 14:52 (ten years ago) link