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Hard to believe it was 40 years ago yesterday that Cliff…

Hard to believe it was 40 years ago yesterday that Cliff Burton departed the Earth. I remember that day like it was yesterday. What an enormous loss. Cliff was destined for great things, and he was just getting started. Master of Puppets, a masterpiece. My favorite Metallica record. This is the only tattoo I’ve done of Cliff, back in 2012 on my buddy and amazing tattooer, John Wayne. Long live the mighty Cliff Burton. ❤️🔥🔥🔥❤️ @metallica @intenzetattooink @bishoprotary @kevinrileytattoos @keithbmachineworks @sullenclothing @h2oceanproteam @aftercareh2ocean @gorillaglove @mdwipeoutz #cliffburton #cliffburtontattoo #coilmachines #metallica #metallicatattoo

A Realism music tattoo on the thigh by Bob Tyrrell at Bob Tyrrells Night Gallery in Detroit, MI, posted on Sep 28, 2026.

by Bob Tyrrell

Studio

Bob Tyrrells Night Gallery

Detroit, MI

Styles

Realism Portrait Black & Grey

Subjects

Music Portraits

Body Parts

Thigh

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