#russ is just

[lock-my-feelings-in-a-jar]

you might’ve already seen this but i’ll still share it just in case! <3

russ ballard for kerrang! magazine, august 22, 1985. [x]

"Russ 'Typhoon' Ballard" amazing.

i have seen this, but i forget things exist a lot and forget all of what i've read, so i do love reading things again. and again. and again and again and again an-

i love the way this is worded:

taken their lick-smackin' choice.

and the list has gotten MORE impressive over the years!

SEE, SEE, THIS, I KNEW IT HAD TO HAVE BOTHERED HIM:

AT LEAST A LITTLE. like, he's aware of WHY he hasn't been known that much, as he said in the other part

this part

but he's always like.. he always seems like he's fine and happy with everything, but i knew that him basically being left in the dust all the time HAD to have bothered him at some point. i don't understand how it wouldn't. and things like this:

and then as he says, they'd talk him out of doing his own songs, i mean.

yeah he didn't tour for a long time and the lack of promoting his stuff obviously was a problem, but it makes me sooo sad that his stuff would just be ignored like this, and the way it was like a "this song is a hit, but not if YOU do it" kind of deal with him. it's not like his music is bad. he has a beautiful voice and everything too, like. give him a break?? he deserves the entire world???

anyway, i could go on about this forever but i'll stop. i don't have that much of a grasp on how the music industry worked/works but it just seems unfair. ANYWAY.

i'm crying where do they come up with this kind of wording:

also i like how this says soccer instead of football at first:

i've seen him do that depending on who he's talking to and where they're from, he sometimes will do things like say soccer instead, which i add to the pile of reasons he always seems very aware and thoughtful and like ,what's easier for the people around him to understand.

he''s so cute, i need to see him as coach ballard. I NEED TO KNOW IF HE WORE SHORTS. i realized forever ago that i've never seen his legs and i'll never stop thinking about it, excuse me

this part is making me laugh too much

i need to know if he actually SAID SONG or if it was a typo while they were turning this into text.

"i wanted to see my song grow up"- russ ballard

without context, i wouldn't even question it, i'd just be like "yep that sounds like russ. obsessed with songs"

i love the way he takes things people say to him to heart so much and really thinks about it and applies it to his own life. when it comes to life choices, he does not mess around.

THE WORDING MAKES ME LAUGH SO MUCH:

russ ballard, genial genius of the lamp. what does genial mean, i have to look it up

yep, that's russ.

and. what does plaintive mean(there are many words i don't know)

sdgjhsdg okay. i am. losing it at the image of his phone ringing off the hook from people calling him and just sounding so sad begging him for songs while he's being all cheerful and friendly, sharing his song magic.

who wrote this article, wait. the first page says malcolm dome, does that mean he wrote this? i need to time travel and send him a cake for this or something.

i love seeing things like this from the 80's:

"i may even tour again!" and here he is in 2025, going on 80 years old, putting out a double album complete with a tour for it with his band, still so happy and passionate about everything.

he is actually adorable and i love him

[yooo-lets-go]

Elias Walker father of the year

[monalisahyperdrive]

Primarch names from least moanable to the most moanable - entirely subjective.

Factors taken into account:

Name length

How easy it is to say

General vibes ('imagine having sex with a guy and having to moan gilbert')

I wrote this instead of sleeping. I don't know either. This is getting posted and I will probably never address it again if I don't delete it during my break tomorrow. I should not be given internet access past 11pm.

Perturabo

It pained me to put him all the way down (up?) here at the least moanable as I fear he may actually be one of my favourites, however... I am not delusional enough to ignore that not only is this a pretty long name, a good amount of people struggle not only to say it but to even spell it. Not at all dyslexia friendly. I would give it a good go but I feel like in order to enjoy yourself you kind of have to accept you will be calling him 'Perty' or 'Bo' or whatever you prefer.

Sanguinius

Sanguinius fans please spare me but this is a long ass name at 3? 4? syllables. I don't even know what you could call him for short instead. However, I don't doubt that it's entirely possible, I just think it would take a while to stop stuttering through.

Mortarion

Another long name. Are you sensing a pattern yet? I am. More moanable due to having less vowels than Sanguinius and less harsher (?) consonants like in Perturabo. Pretty middle of the road, easy to pronounce, could probably be easier if you just start calling him 'Morty' instead.

Alpharius / Omegon

Alpharius is again another longer name that I feel like I would trip over for a good couple weeks. I am NOT shorting it to Alpha. I must maintain my dignity, whatever crumbs of it remain. Omegon is an easier name - likely due to it having less syllables (3 rather than 4). However, I feel like the only way to shorten it would be 'Meg' and that would make me laugh and I would get distracted. Remember how I said this is subjective? This is why.

Jaghatai

3 syllables, easy enough to say, not a lot of vowels or harsher consonants to trip over. Incredibly doable, and I'm sure many have tried it. Hell, I'd certainly take a good stab at it.

Angron

Harsh G right in the middle, otherwise no complaints really. 2 syllables. Straight forward. You could certainly give it a good go.

Rogal

2 syllables - easy right? Wrong. Evil G right there in the middle again. Probably would have been higher (lower?) on the list if it was softened with maybe an H right after. Alas, it is not so.

Corvus

2 incredibly easy syllables. The V is a little evil (harsh) but with a relatively short name and a soft starting consonant I'm sure it's manageable. Best bird boy. Not much else to say.

Fulgrim

Although apparently a good chunk of people have given it a go - or at least his wives have - we're back to the G dilemma. Personally I'd suggest calling him 'Fulgie' - like Fergie but worse.

Konrad

Quite possibly the most normal name on the whole list. Konrad. Everyone can say Konrad. An easy two syllables with the harshest letter right at the start. Easy peasy.

Roboute

I actually don't know if this is 2 syllables or 3. I even went and looked on Reddit. Some people are saying Ro-Bou-Te, I've been reading it Ro-Boot. Either way these are easy, with the harshest sound being the T of all things. Either way I don't think moaning for poor long suffering Robert is too tricky.

Vulkan

Deceptively soft V and K. What a pleasant surprise. Anyone could moan this easily, and he'd probably be delighted.

Lion

Objectively this is incredibly easy, which is why it made it so high (low?) on the scale. However, I would argue moaning 'Lion' in full sincerity is somewhat hilarious. That sure is the name of an incredibly powerful (and unfortunately incredibly sexy) man.

Magnus

Easy to moan. Probably wouldn't mind if you gave it a go. Again, one of the easier names. I'm sure he'd be happy to tutor you on the subject.

Lorgar

Flows nicely, 2 short syllables, incredibly straight forward. Started mentally calling him 'Lorgie', never recovered.

Ferrus

Incredibly straight forward name. Ferrus, pronounced the same as Ferrous, like the iron tablets. Something something you should do it, it's medicinal.

Leman

Not at the top due to the time it took to decide whether it was Lee-man or Le-man (like lemon). Personal gripe, but if you've gotten this far down without understanding that I don't know what to tell you. Quick, easy, sure why not.

Horus

As much as I wish to be deeply spiteful and shove him somewhere unremarkable in the middle, I just can't do it. This is an easy name. Don't worry, if you struggle at all I'm sure he'd be willing to let you keep trying until you figure it out. Bastard.

[skorpiomag]

my bed, your coffin

[kunikisss]

literally WHAT is he looking around for like that.

[meangreennunseen]

You know how Leman Russ was at the start raised by female Great wolf right? So I was thinking maybe Fenrisian people had always assumed Leman Russ was born from that Great Wolf and after witnessing Emperor come and claim he is Father of Leman Russ...

You just know someone on Fenris had to assume Emperor had fucked that Great Wolf, thus Leman Russ was born. And that assumption had to become a legend.

[apollogentik]

Primarchs but as random images I found on Pinterest

I forgot I made these; it just started with Dorn. Are the other five loyalists and the nine/ten traitors coming soon? maybe who knows

Part 2 Part 3 Part 4

[lahnabelle]

wifey 🥰

[loganbathwater]

sooo how active exactly is the cod ghosts fandom..

[courtmartialme]

recent fma comms ! 😚

( comms post )

[callmemickey]

Keegan Russ is a provider and you’re lying to yourself if you even think otherwise 👏 if he could make it to where you didn’t have to lift a finger for the rest of your life, he 100% would. That being said, I hope you love to be on the receiving end of oral! I genuinely believe this man will deep dive right on in there, and would stay there until you’re shaking, crying, and begging him to stop (to which he probably won’t).

Keegan Russ can be chatty when it’s just you two, and especially - you know where this is going - in bed. He loves praising you, but in such a gentle way (he also praises you day-to-day but this is nsfw hehe). If you get all shy, he will eat it tf up. imagine hearing these in his deep, gravelly, purr of a voice: “you’re so perfect and I’m so lucky you’re mine” “fuck, you look so beautiful riding my cock like that” “you wanna be a good girl for me, don’t you?” “how could I say no when you asked so nicely?” “ahh, that’s my girl.” “I love how your pretty little mouth feels.” I could literally write Keegan talking for like 6947950 years mmkay

Keegan Russ loves it when you initiate and/or take charge, even if he ends up doing the work. Ride him, sit on his face, swipe his nose like a credit card, suck his cock, for the love of god anything. Even though he absolutely loves performing acts of service, the moment you hop into action? Weak! This man is weak! just tell him it’s because he’s been so amazing, that you just wanna do this for him if that’s alright 🥺 you missed him sm and you just wanna make your baby feel good 🥺 is slobbering on his cock too much to ask for 🥺 if you’re doing this, you got him whipped

Keegan Russ might wear the mask in bed upon asking. I don’t think he has an issue with anonymity and his identity. I would honestly wait for some time to pass before asking. I like to imagine he’s kind of… confused at first? He puts it on (even does the face paint), and you’re barking and purring. He’s just like “why do they like this?” but when he realizes JUST how bad you want him? GOD!!! It’s basically just roleplaying and he eats that shit up, mama - he gets into it and it’s like… distant, anonymous, and it feels dirty: “show me how much you want me.” “with your mouth, just like that. good.” “that’s Sergeant/sir to you.” “that’s right, on your knees.” “oooh, look at you.” “did I say you could cum?” “louder.”

Keegan Russ has the sexiest morning voice in the world. The way he wakes up (shirtless, he’s usually shirtless), sighs, and rolls over to you. You know that half-spoon, half-on top moment? Yeah, THAT. you’re on your side and he’s kind of on top and pressed against you, kissing you on the neck as you feel his hands glide up the side of your thigh, his touch is so warm and gentle. “mornin’, sweetheart.” AAUUUGGggghhhhh and then you feel his morning wood pressed so hard against your ass- ok I can’t do this (not me scrambling to write morning sex with my husband keegs)

Keegan Russ is not a very rough or hardcore lover. Please don’t expect him to tie you up or do some crazy things cuz he probably won’t!! The most you’ll get with being “kinky” is him wearing the mask and praising you (kinda considered bdsm???), which, if you need anything more from him… can’t help ya there champ - besides, is he not enough??!?!? 🥺 don’t break his heart or i swear

Keegan Russ… I see him liking the spooning position a lot, or a variation where he fucks you from behind and cowgirl just please ride him. There’s something he finds soooooo erotic about leaning over your shoulder, saying things naughty things in your ear ahhh he knoooooows what his voice does to you, so he takes advantage of it anytime he can get! there was that time you two were making lunch on a weekend and he just bent you over the counter and it was just… “you’re so wet already - you been thinkin’ ‘bout this?” “you’re such a pleasure to use” “I’m so proud of you for taking my cock so well” “relax, baby, just hold on” “that’s it, just like that, ah, fuck” “you want me to make you cum again?” “there’s that happy little sigh”

Keegan Russ doesn’t put you in extreme sexual situations where you require extensive aftercare (or any if you’re down tbh), but he still makes sure your needs are taken care of!! wanna shower together? have a snack? oh! you’re out of water, he’ll grab you a glass! need him to snuggle you for a little bit? of course, he wouldn’t want to do anything else! Being with you and making sure you’re happy and taken care of???? His #1 priority 🙌

[gunnrblze]

I like their eyes

[dandelionapril]

i’m just here to say that i’ve been seeing people dogging the new addison rae music video saying that the visuals are really weird. and im hear to say that it’s obviously giving retro russ meyer vibes! which i think is very cute and fun.

[forsworned]

Ghosts casually playing a game of basketball Keegan, shooting and scoring a half-court three-pointer: Boom shackalacka. Hesh: Logan: Merrick: Kick: Merrick: Motherfucker, did you just say boom shackalacka?

[meangreennunseen]

Some belated artworks based on this amazing post by @staticymaticyyourlifeisatravesty

Couldn't draw all of Dadmarchs last weekend, but have some I found extra funny in comic format 😂

All dialogues are straight down from OG post, just edited to be a speech. I recommend to read through OG post for full experience.

[the-raindeer-king]

(Not super confident writing for Cod Ghosts, but this idea has been haunting me for months. For a while, I kept seeing posts about how Keegan is a weirdo, and like imagine if he had a partner who was the walking definition of "match their freak")

CW: mentions of drinking, gn! but reader is described as pretty

None of the Ghosts believed Keegan whenever he mentioned the pretty thing he's got waiting at home. When he mentions his sweetheart, the others always makes jokes like "your partner in Canada, right".

You can't really blame them for thinking he's lying. Keegan is kind of a weirdo. It's like there's no filter between his brain and his mouth anymore, and on more than one occasion, he's spoken his intrusive thoughts aloud.

So, when they finally have a rare moment of downtime, Keegan convinces you to join the team for drinks. They all stare as you two approach, absolutely gob smacked that Keegan wasn't making you up.

Maybe you're a little overdressed, but it's so rare for Keegan to be home anymore, and it's even more rare that you get the chance to go out anymore. On top of that, you're meeting the most important people in his life right now. First impressions matter, and you want to make a good one. Er, well, as good as you can.

Things start off well, just casual conversation as the other Ghosts are dying to know more about you. None of them can believe such a pretty, and awfully normal, person like yourself is with Keegan. An assumption that's quickly proven wrong.

There's a lull in the conversation, one that Keegan easily fills asking, "Think I could break this glass with my bare hands?"

Simultaneously, all the Ghosts turn to look at you, waiting to see how you handle Keegan and his lack of a filter.

"I mean, sure, but then you'd have to eat the glass. Can't be leaving a mess behind," you reply casually,

"Is this the good glass, or the bad glass?" Keegan continues, sliding his pint towards you.

You take the cup, sliding your finger across the rim for a moment. Taking a sip of his drink, you scrunch your face up in disgust, sliding the drink back to him. "Good glass, bad drink. So I won't be helping you eat it."

Keegan sighs sadly, nodding his head in agreement. The beer at this particular bar does suck.

The rest of the Ghosts stare at you in a mix of surprise and disappoint. Not disappointed in you, but in themselves, for thinking that Keegan's partner wouldn't be as weird as him.