corpsepaint

Black and white makeup worn mostly by black metal bands. It depicts a corpse-like appearance, hence it's name.

Less extreme examples of corpsepaint are Dimmu Borgir and Mayhem.
More extreme examples are Behexen and Gorgoroth.

by DomSathanas December 5, 2007

Corpse Paint

A type of makeup typically worn by black-metal bands

Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon etc.
Also worn by shock rocker Marilyn Manson

by Wunderstake January 24, 2005