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Several new epidemiological studies hint at a possible link between tattoos and cancer. The results are not yet conclusive but warrant further investigation. BY ANDREA LIUS, PhD M etallica’s lead vocalist James Hetfield often lauds Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister as one of his biggest inspirations. In 2024, nine years after Kilmister passed away, Hetfield tattooed the ace of spades (the title of one of Motörhead’s most popular tracks) on his right middle finger. But what made Hetfield’s tribute so heartfelt—and eccentric—is the fact that he didn’t just use any tattoo ink but one mixed with a pinch of Kilmister’s ashes. As morbid as they may sound, cremation tattoos are more com- mon than one might expect. …