Tattoos, in my opinion, are amazing. I have 4 of them myself and I’m craving more. I feel that the body is a canvas in need of color and meaning, just as a painting does. I mean, sure, you can get tattoos with no meaning at all, but they are a lot better, in my opinion, if they have some sort of meaning behind them, whether or not it’s a deep meaning or not.

But, have you ever thought about celebrity tattoos?

Ever since I started dating, I’ve thought tattooed guys were hot. Probably even before then. So here’s my list of the top 10 tattooed male celebrities. I based my judging on mainly creativity of the tattoos; the fact that most of these guys are smokin’ hot is merely coincidence. Just because a guy is hot and has a tattoo, doesn’t mean he made the list!

10. Alex Band (The Calling, lead singer)

—Alex Band has one tattoo that I’ve seen but I love it nonetheless. It’s a kokopelli, tattooed interestingly enough on the inside of his left wrist. A kokopelli is a Native American fertility deity that is said to be in charge of both childbirth and agriculture. It’s a beautiful, simple design.

9. Marilyn Manson (singer)

—Love him or hate him, he does have some fabulous ink on his body. He’s got tattoos along each arms, each one just as scary as he is! The color in the tattoos is magnificent, and the detail in the face on his left forearm is just amazing.

8. Scott Stapp (Creed, lead singer)

—I couldn’t do this list without mentioning Creed lead singer Scott Stapp. Sure, make fun of me for liking Creed if you will, but this is the man who first made me see how great tattoos look on men. The main tattoo I remember him having is a cross with his band’s name above it. Sure, it’s not the most original idea, but I couldn’t leave him out of this list!

7. Ville Valo (HIM, lead singer)

—Ville Valo’s full tribal sleeve is amazing, but what caught my eye were his eyes. No, not the ones on his face, but the ones on his back. He has the eyes of writer Edgar Allen Poe on his back! They are extremely detailed and well-crafted. They look almost like a photograph.

6. Bam Margera (Pro Skateboarder, MTV star)

—I’ve always been a big fan of Bam Margera’s two heart-a-gram tattoos. I love the one on his stomach right below his beltline, but the intricate nature of the one on his side is beautiful as well. He also has the words “Sigilum Diaboli” on his chest, which means “Devil’s Seal” in latin.

5. Johnny Depp

—We all know that Johnny Depp is one of the most handsome actors, according to most women. But have you ever noticed his many tattoos? The tattoo of his that I love the most is the sparrow over a sea and sunset with the name “Jack” beneath on his forearm. I’m guessing it is a reference to his character in the Pirates of the Carribean trilogy, but I could be wrong. Another interesting tattoo that has has are the words “Wino Forever” on his bicep, which used to say “Winona Forever” when he dated Winona Ryder. Just another example of why you don’t get lover’s names on your skin!

4. Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy, bassist)

—I love the fact that Pete Wentz is covered in very creatively designed tattoos. My favorite one of his that has put him so high on the list is his clandestine bat, which is just below the beltline. It’s very unique, and the placement is downright sexy!

3. Brandon Boyd (Incubus, lead singer)

—I love Brandon Boyd’s red tattoos on his arms. They’re so individual and unique, you don’t see many solid color tattoos unless they are solid black. He also has solid black tattoos, such as the eye with wings on his upper back. His arm tattoos include a Tibetian Buddist mantra, “Om Mani Padme Hum”.

2. Tommy Lee (Motley Crue, drummer)

—I can’t just look at one tattoo on Tommy Lee and say “Yes, that’s the tattoo that makes the man.” His black tribal back piece is amazing, though. I also love the stars tattooed on both of his hands. Classic ‘bad boy’!

1. Anthony Kiedis (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lead singer.).

—Anthony Kiedis has many tribal-inspired tattoos, but the one that made him my #1 tattooed male celebrity is his upper back piece. It’s a Haida stylized eagle with a demon face. He also has tattoos on his arms that are entwined, symbolizing love.