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Edited November 27, 2019 by metalrover

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How to Apply Corpsepaint 

Corpsepaint, not to be confused with zombie makeup, dead makeup, or Goth makeup, is a makeup style favored by black metal bands. It was originated by the vocalist of Mayhem, Per "Dead" Ohlin, who wanted to look like a corpse on stage. To apply corpsepaint, follow these directions. Steps

1  Apply a thin layer of white base on your face. Make sure you use enough to make your face at least several shades lighter, but not enough so that you look like a geisha or a clown. Generally, it's a good idea to include your jaw line and neck unless you want a "mask" or "floating face" effect.

2 Apply white or translucent powder over the white base (optional).Though this step can be skipped, it will help keep the white base from smudging/melting off your face or into the rest of the color.For extra hold, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until a mask-like effect is achieved.

3 Liberally apply either dark blue/purple/black eyeshadow around your eyes. There should be enough to cover the entire space between your eyebrow and eyelash. Apply a reasonable amount beneath your eye.Instead of simply applying it so that it contours to your eye socket, try going for a spider-webbed, stitched, shattered, dripping, or vine-y effect.

4 Apply a wide layer of black eyeliner around your eyes. This helps to bring out the eye shadow and your natural eyebrows.

5 Apply dark lipstick if desired. Match the colour to what’s around your eyes for a more cohesive effect. Again, consider creating a secondary effect such as stitching or dripping instead of simply drawing perfect lines.

Tips

Whether on stage or in the pit, it gets very hot; either use waterproof makeup or avoid complicated designs, as they will fade with sweat and look bad if you don't have time to keep fixing them up every few hours.

A sponge is very useful in applying large swaths of paint. For the rest, use your fingers (don't forget to wash!) or a soft makeup pencil.

Avoid pimples. Get rid of the greasepaint when you're done. Rub Pond's cold cream (cosmetic turpentine; cheaper and more efficient than any fancy makeup remover) all over the makeup, give it a minute, then wipe. Use a cotton swab or cotton ball for your eyes; it's more thorough. Wash the remaining grease out with mild soap. Do not scrub: that is what causes pimples. Be sure to use moisturizer after you rinse to maintain your skin's natural oil levels. Moisturizer works to remove the paint as well, but you might have to go over it twice.

Painting your whole body isn't necessary unless you are trve kvlt, in which case you would paint the whole body, but also wear long sleeves. Most black metal fans just paint their faces, because who wants to spend three hours putting the stuff on when you could be out there having fun already? If you're wearing something that shows a lot of skin, just taper out the white edges to blend into your natural skin tone.

Observe or research the styles of musicians such as King Diamond, Behemoth, Immortal, Dimmu Borgir, etc. for inspiration. If you're having trouble getting your lines straight, pencil the edges in first.

Warning

Read the label! Some makeup may cause irritation, especially when used around the eyes. As with all makeup, check with the manufacturer to make sure that what you are using is safe. Watch out for parabens, lead, and things you are allergic to.

When you wipe, don't smear; just slap a tissue onto the moisture and let it do the soaking for you. Don't confuse gothic makeup with corpsepaint!

Gothic make-up is applied just like normal makeup and usually blended. Corpsepaint is generally for performances and is almost a form of face paint. It is usually more opaque instead of blended, like a mask, with large, well-defined shapes.

 

Source : m.wikihow.com/Apply-Corpsepaint

 

Edited December 31, 2018 by metalrover

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Corpse paint or corpsepaint is a style of black and white makeup used by black metal bands for concerts and band photos. The makeup is used to make the musicians appear inhuman, corpse-like, or demonic, and is perhaps "the most identifiable aspect of the black metal aesthetic."

Corpse paint typically involves making the face and neck white and making the area around the eyes and lips black. Musicians will often have a trademark style. Other colors are seldom used, yet there are notable exceptions, such as Attila Csihar's use of neon colors and the bands Satyricon and Dødheimsgard experimenting with color as well.

Outside of black metal, face-painting has been used by a variety of other public figures such as shock rock artists (notably Arthur Brown, Alice Cooper, KISS, and members of the Misfits) and professional wrestlers (e.g. Sting and Vampiro).

Source : m.wikipedia.org

 

 

Edited December 31, 2018 by metalrover

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CORPSE PAINT HAS FINALLY ARRIVED IN COUNTRY MUSIC

The grim frost of the North has finally met the sunburnt South. In a new music video from country artist Jason Hawk Harris, young people in corpse paint wander drunkenly through the streets while cursing the sun.

“Cussing at the Sun” is pretty much the ultimate “country music meets black metal” song title anyway, so Jason Hawk Harris brought some evil into his hangover anthem. Plus, if there’s one activity to unite black metallers and country bumpkins, it’s binge drinking.

“I’ve always loved strange juxtapositions,” Harris tells Rolling Stone. “The director of the video [Stanley Sievers] came back and was like, ‘I have this weird idea where, since it’s a country song, why don’t we have the actors dress in corpse paint?’ Immediately I was like, ‘Yes, this guy’s got it.’”

The video’s female protagonist stumbles drunkenly in public, drowning her sadness while remembering happier times with a fellow corpse-painted metalhead.

The country musician adds, “When I’ve drank to excess because I’m sad — and I’ve done quite a bit of it — I always make jokes while I’m doing it.” There’s always a self-deprecating moment in the drunkenness that you just understand that you’re being kind of ridiculous.”

Check out Jason Hawk Harris’ new video for “Cussing at the Light” above.

 

Source : loudwire.com

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ABBATH NOW HAS A CORPSE PAINT CONTEST FOR FANS

Think you have what it takes to be the face ov black metal? Abbath wants to put you to the test! The Norwegian group, led by its frontman, now has a Corpse Paint contest for fans to show off their skills.

The competition will run from today (June 21) until July 5. To participate, show off your best Corpse Paint in a photo on your social media profiles with the hashtag #Abbathfacepaint. The artistic winner will receive a bundle of merchandise, including the group's upcoming album Oustrider, a T-shirt and a jar of Abbath's brand of black and white Corpse Paint.

See a promotional video for the contest from Season of Mist below.

The internet is oversaturated with bland makeup tutorials anyway. It's about time black metal gets the makeup guru spotlight. It's already made its way into country music, so who says Sephora can't sell Corpse Paint as well?

Ostrider will be out July 5. Read our interview with Abbath about the new album here.

Source : loudwire.com

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