Uploaded this on Instagram a while ago, but figured I should do so here, as well.
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Devil's Tattoo are an experimental metal band formed in 1997. United by their love of alternative music, Jared Wheeler (17) and Jamie Ramirez (17) decided to form a band. Being that Jared played guitar and Jamie played bass, all they felt like they needed was a drummer. Jared tended to hang around older people involved in the local Seattle scene, so he knew to approach his acquaintance Gus Vysotsky (20). He was the only person he knew who played the drums. Describing the sound that they wanted, Gus was a bit reluctant, but agreed to just "try things out" with them for a while. After a few practices, Gus and Jamie decided there was something missing. They wanted a heavier sound, and only one guitar wasn't cutting it. While Jared was opposed to the idea, they buttered him up by saying they would host auditions for the band. Only one kid showed up; Cody Lunis. He was only 14, much younger than everyone else, but his talent was undeniable. Jamie immediately accepted him into the band after hearing him play, which irritated Jared.
The story that these characters come from is called Messenger, which I'll do a separate post for soon.