Archive for March 2011
Pre-order for the highly anticipated album from Disfiguring The Goddess is now available!*
Featuring Cameron Aragon of Big Chocolate, DTG features “A raw, distorted vortex of brutal, slamming death metal marked by some truly distinctive vocals.”
Track listing:
1. The Age Of The Seraphim
2. Throne Of The Meek
3. Void Leacher
4. Mind Infection
5. Circle Of Nine
6. Stroggos Wars
7. Breaching The Clone
8. Uprising
9. Klesk
10. Time-Spanned
*Pre-orders will ship Friday 4/22
Click here to order!
In other, B.C. news, a slew of new merch designs has also popped up on his official merch store.
Big Chocolate official merch store. Deal with it.
St. Petersburg’s Hate Eternal are back with their ferocious 6th album titled “Phoenix Amongst The Ashes.”
Frontman Erik Rutan had this to say about the album:
“Phoenix Amongst the Ashes is an album that we as a band worked so very hard on to achieve a record of mammoth dynamic proportions. Jade, J.J and I gave everything we had to make a death metal record that would incorporate a balance of speed, heaviness, melody, and pure power. Every song we labored over to have stand out with originality, individuality and unique creativity. We feel we accomplished everything we set out to do with this album and are very proud of the results; we hope you all will agree…”
If the first single is any indication, I would tend to agree! Check out their new jam “Haunting Abound” in the link below:
Haunting Abound.
Click here to pre-order “Phoenix Amongst The Ashes”.
More packages will be available shortly and I will be sure to keep you updated.
The band also released a slew of new merch designs to be sure to check them out!
Hate Eternal official merch store.
Happy monday! We are feeding this tee through the deal machine! Our first shirt of the week comes from The Red Chord, Massachusetts finest grindcore outfit since The Revolutionary War. The “Fed Through The Teeth” shirt features the exceptional cover art by Michael J. Windsor and exemplifies the last two years of relentless touring and brutality. Don’t sleep on this deal. Quantities are limited. 5.99 gets you an amazing shirt!
Check out the rest of their store by clicking the hero banner below, including two brand new shirts! Save on shipping and grab the sale shirt with the new gear!
Greetings creatures of the twilight! Our good friends at Metal Blade have three new pre-orders available for you. Lets take a look see, shall we?
First up is the highly anticipated new album from Ireland’s Primordial. Titled “Redemption at Puritan’s Hand,” this eight song effort sees the band focusing on death as a finite realization. Heavy stuff. Multiple packages are available so be sure to visit the Primordial merch store.
*PRE-ORDER* will ship on or around 04/21/201
1. No Grave Deep Enough
2. Lain with the Wolf
3. Bloodied Yet Unbowed
4. God’s Old Snake
5. The Mouth of Judas
6. The Black Hundred
7. The Puritan’s Hand
8. Death of the Gods
Next up is the new album from thrash metal stalwarts Believer. “Transhuman” is an album that dives into “the study of the ramifications, promises, and potential dangers of technologies that will enable us to overcome fundamental human limitations, and the related study of the ethical matters involved in developing and using such technologies.” Heavy stuff x2.
Check out the packages and more at the Believer merch store.
*PRE-ORDER* will ship on or around 04/07/2011
1. Lie Awake
2. G.U.T
3. Multiverse
4. End of Infinity
5. Transfection
6. Clean Room
7. Currents
8. Traveler
9. Ego Machine
10. Being No One
11. Entanglement
12. Mindsteps
And now for something completely different: Comedy! Famed comedian
Don Jamieson inked a deal with legendary metal label Metal Blade Records to release the comedian’s debut stand-up album titled “Live and Hilarious.” The nineteen track effort was recorded during Don’s performance at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como, NJ on January 30. When asked about why he chose Jersey as the location for his performance for the upcoming stand-up album, Don had this to say; “I’m a Jersey boy and there’s nowhere better to record my first ever live comedy CD than good old Dirty Jerz! Malls, mullets and metal!!”
*PRE-ORDER* will ship on or around 04/21/2011
Weathermaker Music has once again joined forces with IndieMerch to offer an exclusive 3 day pre-sale of the uber-deluxe version of CLUTCH’S classic “Blast Tyrant” release! For exactly 72 hours, beginning on Friday March 25th at 3pm (est), CLUTCH’S 25 song, 2CD expanded reissue package will contain not only a newly designed O-card, 20 page booklet and 10 song “Basket of Eggs” bonus music project, but will ALSO come loaded with a one of a kind limited edition “Blast Tyrant” short sleeve t-shirt AND a special die-cut “Worm Drink” bumper sticker. The shirt features illustrations from “Blast Tyrant’s Atlas of the Invisible World” such as Ragnarok, The Huntress, 50 Eyed Beast, La Curandera etc. Each shirt will feature an individually numbered “Basket of Eggs” interior tag, as well as an exterior Weathermaker Music insignia/label.
This time-limited CLUTCH deluxe package will be priced at $25.98 until Monday March 28th at 3pm EST at which time this exclusive indiemerch.com pre-order will switch over to the original $15.98 double disc package (which contains all of the above-minus the Clutch t-shirt).
This “Blast Tyrant” reissue, which follows in the footsteps of the highly successful “From Beale Street to Oblivion” and “Robot Hive/Exodus” double disc packages, will be available at music retailers and digital outlets on April 26th. To sample a featured CLUTCH bonus track NOW from “Basket of Eggs” called “Steve Doocy”, or to pre-order this uber-deluxe “Blast Tyrant” package, go to Clutch’s new online store at:
Limited Package Includes-
-Blast Tyrant Double Disc Reissue
-Hand Numbered Exclusive T-shirt
-Die Cut Worm Drink Bumper Sticker
Put down that half eaten cheeseburger and glue your eyes to the screen to watch some nasty metal heads fight some LARPERS in this amazing new video from our new pals in Red Fang.
Amazing, right? These Oregon natives have been throwing down some heavy jams for the past fews years and are climbing their way up the metal echelon. Check out the band on the road with Helmet and Saint Vitus as part of the Metalliance tour starting today! Check their Facebook page for a full list of dates!
Their new album “Murder The Mountains” also drops on April 12th so be sure to pick that sucker up. Check back for an interview and more products from the band as well!
Official Red Fang merch store.
Another year, another Cali Metalfest. This years event took place at the Grove in Anaheim. Pretty swell venue.
We arrived early for set up and to check out the digs and spotted a pretty killer line before doors!
The main stage set up was legit. Tons of room for thrashin’ and mashin’. Check the Indie banners!
Our booth! Great spot near the entrance to mainstage so we could people watch all day and watch all the drunk kids run to the bathroom. Kevin is hard at work!
The IndieMerch giveaway tee! If you mentioned twitter/facebook, bought two tees at the booth, or were an all around badass, you got hooked up with one of these limited edition beauties. Designed by Dan Mumford!
Black Dahlia Murder tee! One of the hottest sellers of the day.
Darkest Hour tee! This dude picked it up at their booth before they shredded faces.
Check out this insane Between The Buried And Me tattoo! This dude was amped on their new album. He preordered it and you can as well RIGHT HERE!
Huge Despised Icon fan! This dude ruled and repped this band hard. Thanks for stopping by!
Halfway through the day. The main hall was filling up fast with metalheads and creepers!
Party animal surpreme! This dude and his friends were ragin’ hard with their IndieMerch cups!
Darkest Hour straight ripping the threads of space and time. SO many kids watching their set and head banging. Definitely one of the highlights of the day.
Last but not least, a sweet collage of a few of the lucky kids who received the free IndieMerch tee. Thanks heaps for your support. It pays to shop with IndieMerch!
Big thanks to Noah, Andy, and the Metalfest crew for having us, Darkest Hour, Metal Blade, Hot Topic, Detox, Division Divide, ESP guitars, and the Novelli Creation crews for hanging out at the booth with us. You guys rule. Thanks to everyone else who stopped by, bought a shirt, or snagged some of our free promo items. See you next year!
Happy St. Patty’s day! That ain’t green beer, thats toxic sludge, bud.
This weeks installment features Salt The Wound, the recently reunited Cleveland natives. Their new album “Kill The Crown” dropped on March 15th and can be ordered through their official merch store. Thanks to guitarist Jake Scott to taking the time to answer. Enjoy!
1. When/what made you guys decide to reform with the original vocalist?
JS: Kevin Schaefer and I are best friends bottom line, and when Salt the Wound put out Ares I loved the album, but it just didn’t have the same chemistry as our debut full length Carnal Repercussions. After a year off and clearing my head I decided it had to be done, we had to make a new album for our fans that stood with us over all the years and deserved another record. Kevin agreed and work began.
2. What can your fans expect from “Kill the Crown” and how does it compare to “Carnal Repercussions” and “Ares?”
JS: Our fans can expect a far more mature and well written album to both our previous full lengths. We left behind the more experimental sound of Ares and returned to our really tailored sound we created for Carnal Repercussions. Overall the production is far superior as well, everyone who worked on this record really nailed it. Producer Brian White and engineer Cole Martinez took us to the next level.
3. Cleveland seems to be a hotbed for all things awesome. IndieMerch and the band itself is from the forest city. Is it something in the water?
JS: I would definitely say Cleveland has something good going on, there are alot of great resources for band’s here, Indiemerch, Jak Prints, Peabody’s Downunder, Conquistador Studios, and Empire Recordings all based in down town Clevlenad have been HUGE assets to our band.
4. People call Lebron “King James” and recently ditched your city to take his talents to Miami. Your new album is called “Kill The Crown.” Any subliminal messaging there?
JS: Not at all, some of the guys are basketball fans but we had the album title chosen long before that traitor chose to stab Cleveland in the back.
5. Any touring plans this year?
JS: We currently are sifting through some offers and should have some exciting news to post soon.
6. What are your some of your favorite designs past or present that have appeared in your IndieMerch store?
I would have to say the “Safari” t-shirt was one of my favorites ever, Chad Lenjer really captured all of our faces perfectly in our jumanji inspired t-shirt.
A more recent design I absolutely love is “The Long Climb”, for the last 5 or 6 years I’ve wanted to make a long sleeve t-shirt and just never seemed to get around to it so finally we got to put one together that I’m super proud of.
7. What have you been listening to lately?
JS: Lately I’ve been listening to the new Kanye West album on repeat, Juicy J, and Waka Flocka Flames.
8. Soapbox is yours: any parting words/shoutouts, its all you.
JS: I would just like to say thank you to Indiemerch for all the years of support and everyone check out our new album KILL THE CROWN! In stores now!
Salt The Wound official merch store.
Salt The Wound twitter.
Salt The Wound Facebook.
Veteran rock band Clutch have just announced a nine date headlining tour beginning May 20th in Reading, PA to promote their forthcoming “BASKET OF EGGS” project, as well as serving as an extended warm up run for their large scale European Festival tour in June. The 10 day south-eastern US run (dates below) will feature fellow IndieMerch band Maylene & the Sons of Disaster as main support. Clutch will keep the average ticket price for these shows to a fan friendly $17.50.
5/20 Reading, PA @ Reverb
5/21 Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
5/23 Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
5/24 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
5/25 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
5/26 Jacksonville, FL @ Free Bird Live
5/27 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
5/28 Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar
5/29 Huntington, WV @ V Club
*Fanclub presale tickets will be available on Wednesday, March 16th, and the Public On sale dates are Friday, March 18th and Saturday March 19th.
To view CLUTCH’s European tour dates, including details of their main stage Download UK appearance, go to www.pro-rock.com.
“Basket of Eggs” is the 10 song new music bonus CD which will be included with the April 26th release of CLUTCH’s deluxe, double disc, 25 song reissue of “BLAST TYRANT” via WEATHERMAKER MUSIC. For more information about this release, consult www.weathermakermusic.com.
This weekend (3/18-3/20) marks the world premiere of the CLUTCH track “WALPOLE MAN” on the “Full Metal Jackie” radio show, which broadcasts on close to 40 commercial rock radio stations across the USA. To find this premiere on a rock station near you, go to www.fullmetaljackieradio.com.
Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster merch store.
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IndieMerch presents: California Metalfest + New England Metal & Hardcore Festival Does Austin
We are beyond thrilled to be sponsoring this years California Metalfest, this Saturday! It’s at the Grove at Anaheim this year and its almost sold out so get your tickets! We will have a booth set up with merch from your favorite IndieMerch bands and will be going giveaways and other fun stuff all day. Our good friends in Darkest Hour will also be there to shred your faces off so it will be a guaranteed good time.
IndieMerch is also sponsoring the New England Metal & Hardcore festival does Austin, a free show on March 18th during SXSW. It’s a free show at Emo’s Annex in Austin, TX and runs from 12pm-6pm. Super excited to be a part of this as many of our bands will be shredding your faces off. Be sure to cruise out for some righteous jams, giveaways, and other surprises.
Click here for more info.
The Red Chord official merch store.
Across The Sun merch store
Gaza official merch store.
Trap Them merch store.
Bison B.C. official merch store.
