INFERNAL FLOWERS: Rot Metzger Concept Art (Patreon)

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The gang's all fuckin' here: meet the band!

Rot Metzger

German for Red Butcher; this band is made up of the common ethnicities in Infernal Flowers' far-flung future of New Orleans: demons, vampires, witches and night-creature sympathisers--looking at you, Jules.

No matter what circle of the Hells you come from, how long you've feasted on blood, what hexes tainted your soul or how you've survived in a post-Demon invasion Earth...

...sometimes music is just the right answer: so why don't you give 'em a listen?

From right to left:

Jules, Human Groupie: Tex's roommate and number one fan, Jules has burn-scars across her body from years in servitude to a strange fire cult. That trauma fed her fear, that fear fed some... questionable kinks. Her penchant for fire meant she warmed up real quick to Tex, especially after she found out the Demon can summon fire with a click of her fingers.

Tex, Demon Bassist: Our main protagonist and resident ass-kicker, Tex cares little about how famous Rot Metzger gets: only that she gets paid for gigs, in whatever shape or form she sees fit... but mostly booze. Her past is shady, with Tex often deflecting questions involving her Demonic home or bloodline: what gives, Tex?

Otto, Demon Singer: The prima-donna, the talent; there's no doubt that Otto loves music, attention and self-expression. In the past, he exercised the latter through cage fights... however, being a slave to a witch coven wasn't ideal. Rot Metzger was his idea, but no matter how big of a diva, he loves his people.

Rhain, Witch Producer/Keys: Frequently pensive and reserved, Rhain is a reluctant member of Rot Metzger. Having been exiled from a witch coven and dismembered for his transgression, his desperation led him to Hemomancy: blood sorcery, which he used to create his ever-shifting arms.

Soren, Demon Drummer: The gigantic yet quiet Soren is a master percussionist... and former foot-soldier in the Demono-Human war. She doesn't talk about her service days often, especially around non-Demons; opting instead for a myriad of dismissive-insults, each shorter-yet-more-colourful than the last.

Hani, Vampire Roadie: Every band needs roadies, and Hani has been 'round bands most of his immortal life. When he came across the bare-bones of Rot Metzger, he took it upon himself to coordinate their sessions and gigs better, and eventually him and Otto got real close. They tease and humilliate each other: meaning Tex is invited to join, frequently.

Luke, Vampire Guitarist: The baby boy of the band, despite being shy of two-hundred years old. Luke is quite possibly, the kindest member of Rot Metzger; and the only one with a job. He was one of the first to join the band, and his skills with the axe are amongst the best in New Orleans: although he is humble to a fault.

I'm absolutely certain that you're all going to love their dynamic.

They sure have been fun to write...

- Miguel