House of Pain Tattoos

House of Pain: The Band

House of Pain tattoos can definitely refer to tats that are inspired by the band of the same name. House of Pain was an Irish inspired hip hop/rock/rap group that was popular in the early 1990's. Most famous for their single "Jump Around", House of Pain made an image for themselves as Irish-American rowdy drinkers and fighters - even though not everyone in the band was even of Irish descent. The single "Jump Around" garnered the band so much success that they were eventually rated in VH1's top 100 One Hit Wonders, and the backing music from the track has been used in many other artists' songs.

House of Pain was led by rapper Everlast, who later went on to have a somewhat successful solo career, and even collaborated with artist Carlos Santana. He never left his Irish roots, though, and Celtic inspired tattoos are seen on both his body and on others in the band.

House of Pain Tattoos

If you are looking to get House of Pain tattoos, you will most likely want to get those that are inspired by the Irish experience or by the Catholic religion. These themes include Celtic knots and bands, shamrocks and crosses, as well as the occasional image of the Virgin Mary or Jesus. Some even go so far as to tattoo the logo of their favorite Irish beer, Guinness, on their bodies.

House of Pain's cross over as a hip hop as well as Irish group means that hip hop tattoos can also be inspired by the group. These can include such diverse imagery as graffiti styled letters and urban graphics, to even controversial images of drugs and guns.

House of Pain Tat Shops

The name "House of Pain" seems to be a natural one for a tattoo studio, and there are many shops with this name throughout the world. Perhaps the most well-known studio with this name is House of Pain Tattoos in Santa Clara, California. This tattoo shop has been in operation since 1993, and gets rave reviews from its many clients and fans. With three artists, each specializing in a different type of tattoo, you can definitely find the tat you are looking for at this shop.

Another famous "House of Pain" tat shop is located in Annandale, Australia. This shop seems to draw customers from all over the country, and has its own loyal following. You can find this studio at this web address.

Finding the Right Tattoo and Shop

While you might think choosing a tattoo shop based on its name is a good idea, it's often much more important to get reviews and info about the shop before deciding on where you will get inked. The name "House Of Pain Tattoos" might seem catchy or interesting, but names alone are not a guarantee of good service or beautiful ink.

The best way to find out if a tattoo shop is for you is to go in and take a look around. Is it sterile? Do they have lots of pictures or a portfolio of happy customers? Are the artists and receptionist friendly, or do you feel intimidated and nervous? A tattoo is a big expense as well as a big step in your life, so don't feel rushed into anything. Make sure that you are completely comfortable with the shop that you will be using as well as the image you want inked on your body.