Move over grumpy cat – metal cats rule
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Rock on … Brooks Blackhawk and cat Fred. Picture: Alexandra Crockett published by PowerHouse books
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FORGET about grumpy cat and lol cats — it’s all about metal cats this year.
Tough, hairy, metal-loving dudes don’t often let the world in to their cuddly soft sides. Except if they’re a cat lover — and you happen to be a cat. The unlikely pairing proves just how soft these hard-guys can be inside.
Metal fan … musician Tony Stark with a peek-a-boo friend. Picture: Alexandra Crockett published by PowerHouse books
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Cuddly, furry, playful, inquisitive cats and kittens are the preferred sidekicks of these metal music fans, musicians and promoters who play in bands such as Dead Again, Bible of the Devil, Obituary and Stab City.
Bark is bigger than his bite … Dino Sommese of bands Ghoul, Splatterthrash and Carcinogen with cat Short Bus. Picture: Alexandra Crockett published by PowerHouse books
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Cat-loving photographer and musician Alexandra Crockett has been taking pictures of her metal-dude friends with their favourite felines since she was 14.
Her pictures prove that metal music isn’t all darkness, brutality and death- that’s just their bandnames.
A touching moment … Brett Hanson of band Evil Slime with cat Abigail. Picture: Alexandra Crockett published by PowerHouse books
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She was fascinated when she encountered the loving relationship between these seemingly hard-edged musicians and music lovers and their cats while catsitting for a metal-loving friend.
Tough guy … Aub Driver and cat Freya. Picture: Alexandra Crockett published by PowerHouse books
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Based out of Oakland, California Crockett has travelled in around the US and Sweden to gather portraits of the interesting characters featured in her book. The book also aims to support no-kill cat shelters in the US and highlight animal rights.
Soft in the middle … Black metal comedian and cat Alair. Picture: Alexandra Crockett published by PowerHouse books
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After releasing her book ‘Metal Cats’ this year Crockett is now on the lookout for her next project.
Grumpy metal cat … Jason Robers of bands Night Nurse, Burning Leather and Splatterhouse with cat Oliver. Picture: Alexandra Crockett published by PowerHouse books
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Images used with kind permission from the photographer.
Remember to support your local animal shelter.
Epic cat-love … Eddie Pederson and Squirrel of band, Thou Shall Kill. Picture: Alexandra Crockett published by PowerHouse books
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If too many metal cats are just not enough for you, check this video out.
