Linking Horn: 13 July 2010

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Enter the Goatlady comments upon the Wednesday morning merchandise rush – that is, the mosh pit one has to conquer in order to get one’s first choice of Wacken t-shirt in the correct size. I know this process well, having waiting in the epic Wacken t-shirt line myself. Photographic proof:

Wacken Merch Queue

The only way to jump the queue

Via Coilhouse, Katarzyna Konieczka, an avant-garde fashion designer from Poland, has designed a series based on the life and condition of Joseph Merrick, otherwise known as the Elephant Man. Yeah, you’re gonna want to look at these.

The plight of the Maelstrom of Cybele, about a pagan temple being refused the exemption on their property despite their status as a religious building. As well as being a pagan group, they also count among their number many transgender and lesbian women. Everytime I think “hey, it’s great we live in a time when people of different religions and opinions and thoughts and ideas can get along so well together” I read something that suggests actually, no, they can’t.

My favorite stylish metalhead Queen Michelle has designed a chunky crucifix necklace in conjunction with NZ jewelry company Meadowlark. She describes her reason for choosing the cross as relating to the death of her mother, who had surrounded herself with “objects of hope” during her illness. Can be worn up either way, as Michelle so angelically points out  - they’re only selling a limited amount if you’re keen. Auctually, while you’re at it, check out the  Meadowlark Online Store – there are some AMAZING pieces. I can’t believe these guys come from lil’ old NZ.

Another online shop you should bookmark for richer days – The Black Broom - purveuyers of gothic bar sets, and some terribly inappropriate toothpick holders …

Edward Gorey, antique style wedding. Also, Mad Hatter Bride.

Music painter Kilford will be working his magic at the UK Sorisphere festival, where he will turn the performances of Iron Maiden and Iggy and the Stooges into artwork.

Will Humanity Annihilate Itself? – a page from the 1939 San Antonio Light.

From the Positivity Blog, what Confucius Can Teach You About Living A Happier Life. Watch out for an upcoming Steff Metal article inspired by this post.

Yours from beside the smoldering fire with a bag of pineapple lumps and an indignant kitty cat.