- 8 Years on TSS: The "Bad"tle Jacket

bad_american1992Mon, 12/04/2021 - 18:05

I finally finished my battle jacket, just in time for my 8 year anniversary on TSS! I'm super excited to share this with everyone. My goal was a vest where not a speck of denim was visible, and I spent years collecting enough patches to do this. Both of the interior pockets are still usable, sewing through those was quite the challenge. Executer and Locke were my biggest inspirations; those jackets blew my mind and I had to make something close to their level! A kutte is never finished, and there are still a couple patches I'd like to get and swap into my current layout. Now if only there was a show I could wear this too....

Thanks to everybody who sold, traded, and sent me eBay links over the last 8 years. And to Doc for creating the best page on the internet. Custom Exmortus rocker by Gwynbleidd.

Inside is signed by the mighty Metal Church! RIP Mike Howe :(

Battle Jacket

Not for sale or trade

Year: 2021

In Group: "German-Style" - Kutten

Bryanthrash on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 18:11

Great job bro !! you managed to distribute the spaces well, without piling up patches.

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:49

Thank you man! It was fun finding ways to show as much of the patches as possible, while still overlapping!

MetalMuscles on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 18:17

Holy shit this is one of the best vests i have ever seen!

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:50

Thanks a ton Muscles!

Spectrum on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 18:19

Lot of cool patches!! So envy about a few ones haha!!

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:50

Thanks bro! I'm sure you recognized your old Obituary back patch! Hahaha

Spectrum on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 14:24

Wow that's right!!! Totally forgot I sold It to you, hundreds of trades/sales during The years to remenber all of them haha :D

Kofuv6 on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 18:24

Looks great man, 8 years is a lot of time but understandable as well, better for it to take time but come out perfect rather than half baked.

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:50

Thanks man. I was very busy / lazy hahaha

Arkturean on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 18:42

Congrats man, looking good!

Svarturaz on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 19:12

This is a pure beauty 👌

fuckenscooter02 on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 19:25

I love the colors on this bro, great vest!

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:51

Thanks dude! I really wanted it the colors to shine!

Corrosive on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 19:41

There's some awesome patches!! And nice layout. I remember when I had too a vest similar to yours. Now I can't wear a vest with more than 6 patches lol

From the tomb on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 19:55

Awesome!!

MorbidWaste on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 20:00

Really nice! Is the BT pin the old one or the new bootleg?

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:51

Thanks MW! It's rumored to be a bootleg from PewterPunkUK, but I'm not sure. There are more detailed shots in my gallery.

MorbidWaste on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 06:50

No problem my man! Ah that always sucks when you’re not sure but thankfully it looks dope as well so at the end of the day it don’t matter that much!

kingdomofhannover on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 20:15

Amazing vest mate. Great work and perfect taste in bands. Executer was my biggest inspiration also;) Congrats mate!

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:53

Thanks sir! Wow I can see his influence on your kutte, you nailed "logos in every nook and cranny" style!

Unjustifiablexi... on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 20:28

Wow! I'm so happy to see this upload and that you went for this style of Kutte! You really managed to pull it off, now you'll be inspiring future maniacs! It was worth every minute of it, class layout and of course tons of great patches and bands. Especially glad to see the Darkthrone, you got from me, on there... At least that one arrived. Also I haven't seen this Cemetary patch before.. What a catch! Congrats to the "Completion" brother!

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:53

"Well...my work here is done" hahahaha. Thanks for the kind words Simon! Your Darkthrone FOAD was essential in getting the front just right... yes RIP that other patch :'( The Cemetary came with a 2014 vinyl reissue, but I got it in a trade after the fact.

frankie530 on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 21:00

Amazing vest man, one of my favorites on here!

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:53

Thanks Frankie! Means a lot!

Heavy Metal Chemist on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 21:13

That is a beautiful battle vest man! Great job. Best patch...the Pink Demon Slayer 🤘😫🤘 I love that one 😍 Good to see it has a prominent place on your vest 😄

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:54

Ahahaha thank you Jeff... yes the Pink Demon is a must have! Cheers!

Thrashmetalhead_20 on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 21:49

Beautiful vest man!! Love al the OSDM bands \m/

Morbidkiller on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 21:55

Beutiful!!!

Blind on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 22:06

Great jacket, killer patches, awesome job, man!!

Looking into th... on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 22:09

Like a BADassed trouBADour from the BADlands of lamBADa I can proudly proclaim:

You have won TShirtSlayer today, Sir! \m/

Holy shit, Mike, this is pure awesomeness made thread, I love it!! It was totally worth the wait dude, you nailed it with those gorgeous vintage gold and the all-clogged, yet clean layout, pefect! The only thing is, I feel really bad for that poor Monstrosity sneaking in from the side, like it's saying "Hey Mike, I wanna be on your vest to, buddy!" :D Hehehe, that made me laugh! ^^
I totally, among other things, love that backpatch of such an iconic album, my fave Obi record as well. So fuck yeah, keep it up and I am eager to see how you want to spice this A+ up even more with beauty! \m/

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:54

Martin your comment had me on the floor xD It is funny that you noticed Monstrosity tucked away in the stinky armpit of vest society, I'm waiting to find the perfect patch to stitch over it and Covenant. Maybe a triangle or small coffin? I'm keeping an eye on Pull the Plug because he is always coming up with brutal albums in cool shapes! Anyways thanks for the kind comments my friend \m/ did you notice your old Sodom patch at the very top on the shoulder?

Cardboardcity on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 22:23

I'm not a big death metal guy but I can't deny that this vest absolutely whips! Absolutely primo example of the cluttered yet all killer style - great work dude!

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:56

Thanks Cardboard! I'm glad that even with different tastes you still can appreciate it \m/ I hope to see a hard rock / heavy metal vest from you soon, your collection is getting huge!

Spadarr on Mon, 12/04/2021 - 23:47

Wow this looks fantastic and is definitely going to stand as an inspiration for my jacket which I'm currently making everything about this jacket is without a doubt fantastic in my eyes. Also, happy 8 years man here's to many more \m/

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:56

I'm glad dude, hope too see your vest (in under 8 years I hope, haha). Thanks, and your profile pic cracks me up as well lmao

Demolition_hell... on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 00:21

Killer vest man!! Totally badass!

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:56

Thank you bro!!

kertalaaki on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 00:28

Very impressive!

doctordeath on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 02:04

damn sweet!! well, thanks for YOU for being here, its you guys who make this a great place to be! \m/ thanks for your support too!

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:57

Thanks Doc!!! I'll raise my sword to that \m/

oldschoolbear on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 02:10

Amazing

bad_american1992 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 05:27

I'm honored... thanks for all of the comments and faves everybody! Eternal Hailz!!! \m/

Thane

on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 06:04

Looks epic dude! Congrats! God I wish there were shows to go to also haha

bad_american1992 on Sat, 14/05/2022 - 00:27

Thanks Thane! And same here... I am long overdue for a violent mosh pit

Metalmate on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 07:04

It has has become a beast. Time well spent!

fauzan big on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 09:59

Finally!! Awesome vest mate

oldmate

on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 11:33

Very nice! You have covered verything and it does not look to busy! very nice job !! I fucking need that slayer pink demon patch !!

bad_american1992 on Wed, 14/04/2021 - 06:35

Thanks ajnin (lol) yes keeping the layout sleek while 100% covered took a lot of plannign! I'll keep an eye out for another pink demon patch, that one is definitely worth the wait \m/

oldmate

on Sun, 18/04/2021 - 04:56

yea man... if you run into one please let me know for sure. One of the last few patchs I will spend more than I should for HAHA !!

zilin on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 11:46

Awesome collection!! Good job bro!

metalmaster1996 on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 14:41

Killer vest with killer patches, mate! Everything looks perfect. Congrats! \m/

Thrash Can on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 15:15

Awesome patches! Straight to favorites.

phantasm on Tue, 13/04/2021 - 16:32

Really great one. Time well spent. Cheers man.

bad_american1992 on Wed, 14/04/2021 - 06:36

Hey thanks man! Hope all is going well for ya.

Zephroskash on Wed, 14/04/2021 - 08:20

Great vest dude!

slayerslayer on Wed, 14/04/2021 - 13:45

Thanks for 8 years! And congrats on a killer vest so far.

bad_american1992 on Sat, 17/04/2021 - 05:27

Thanks mate! Couldn't have made it without this community. Cheers.

Eknim on Wed, 14/04/2021 - 15:28

absolutely splendid, i fucking love this one. the little tshirtslayer patch is a nice touch and something i should put on mine too. how did you obtain it?

bad_american1992 on Sat, 17/04/2021 - 05:28

Hit up DoctorDeath, I don't know if he has any on hand, but they were sent to everyone who was a Patreon member. There was a red border and a white border.

Eknim on Sat, 17/04/2021 - 14:27

Will make sure to do so. Thanks for the reply!

The Clairvoyant on Wed, 14/04/2021 - 23:16

Great vest! Mission accomplished. 🤘

Robin_lifts on Thu, 15/04/2021 - 21:32

SICK!

God_of_emptiness93 on Fri, 16/04/2021 - 14:56

Dedicated and Unholy vest so fucking great

Giova on Thu, 04/11/2021 - 04:46

This is fucking cool and killer!!

ThomasThrash on Tue, 20/04/2021 - 00:53

So damn sick man! Congratulations!

TheMetalDemon on Tue, 20/04/2021 - 01:18

Now THAT'S what I call CRAFTSMANSHIP

the conjuror on Tue, 20/04/2021 - 02:38

Brilliant piece of Metal Merch!! Some great patches and hats off to your dedication. I don't sew myself, I have to rely on my wife being in a good mood!!

bad_american1992 on Thu, 06/05/2021 - 17:16

Thanks conjuror! Hahaha asking your lady to sew an entire "German style" kutte would be the ultimate relationship test!

Throneofvomit on Sat, 24/04/2021 - 16:44

Sweet crippled christ, that purtinance patch is rad. Killer vest

Reptile86x on Thu, 17/06/2021 - 23:55

killer jacket bro really looks chingon hahahahha

YungThermonucle... on Tue, 22/06/2021 - 03:40

This is one of the cleanest vests on this site full flames 🔥🔥🔥

HeadlessCross on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 04:47

amazing vest man

Cheeser on Tue, 31/08/2021 - 11:11

Orange Goblin/LOG patch combo is top tier, great taste my dude

RnReiner on Tue, 25/01/2022 - 21:52

Sick vest man! The only thing this cloth lacks is some classy mud, beer and blood stains! It's time for that bloody pandemic to end, some concert rage is definitely in order! ;)

bad_american1992 on Tue, 25/01/2022 - 23:24

Hey thanks man! And I completely agree, it's like having an off-road truck without the caked on mud! I'll wear it to Cattle Decapitation tomorrow, hopefully someone will spill their drink or barf on it hahaha