"Many associate artistic precision and musical talent with the tattoo artists we have in the Philippines." A Dose 2 Metal takes you to the Philippines, home to one of the most active metal scenes in Asia, as well as a deeply rooted tattooing tradition. This is in stark contrast to China, where tattooed individuals, historically prisoners, are still frowned upon by society. In these countries, numerous tattooed people and tattoo artists, many of whom are also musicians in metal or hardcore bands, analyze the connections between metal and the art of ink, as well as their shared demands. Did you know that Sebastian "Baste" Duterte, the son of the Philippine president, is himself tattooed and a metal fan?