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With the recent passing of Steve Jobs, none other than Lil Wayne decided to post a video discussing legacies, his tattoos, and how is switched to iced tea instead of syrup. During his impassioned speech to his fans, he is repping 5 Boro real hard! In the beginning of the vid you can see the Cino Barrios skatedeck while he rocks the Letterpress shirt throughout. Pretty righteous.

You can dress like ‘Wayne by picking up these items at the 5 Boro official merch store.

Whoops, wrong Danza. Moving on, we have a killer deal of the week for you: The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza’s “Eat Brains” shirt is only $5.99! Features a hungry zombie out for a late night snack of the human variety. Quantities are limited so snag one before they disappear!

Stock up ‘Danza gear before Danza IV comes out at The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza official merch store.

Another day, another insanely crucial UK tour announced. Quit taking our bands, you crazy Brits! Black Dahlia Murder will be heading out with Skeletonwitch and Fleshgod Apocalypse early 2012. Dates are below. Ticket information can be found HERE.

Jan 11th – Underworld, London
Jan 12th – Underworld, London
Jan 13th – Colchester Arts Centre
Jan 14th – Waterfront, Norwich
Jan 15th – Roadmender, Northampton
Jan 16th – Academy 2, Birmingham
Jan 17th – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Jan 18th – Moho Live, Manchester
Jan 19th – Corporation, Sheffield
Jan 20th – Academy 2, Newcastle
Jan 21st – Tunnels, Aberdeen
Jan 22nd – Cathouse, Glasgow
Jan 23rd – Beat Generator, Dundee
Jan 24th – Cockpit, Leeds
Jan 25th – Central Station, Wrexham
Jan 26th – Sugarmill, Stoke
Jan 27th – White Rabbit, Plymouth
Jan 28th – Fleece, Bristol
Jan 29th – Joiners, Southampton
Jan 30th – Sub 89, Reading
Jan 31st – West Coast Bar, Margate

Check out this recent interview with the band as well!

Can’t make it across the pond? We have your merchandising needs covered below:

Black Dahlia Murder official merch store.

Skeletonwitch official merch store.

Fleshgod Apocalypse “Agony” shirt.

Our friends at Metal Injection posted a bunch of interviews from the bands that played this years Summer Slaughter Tour. The topics range from tour life, favorite bands, and more! Check them out below!

Best thing about being on tour:

Future of extreme music:

Favorite band to watch on tour:

Most extreme band:

Did you miss out on the Slaughter this year? We have you covered. Check out the merch stores from all the bands interviewed above:

Black Dahlia Murder merch store.

Dying Fetus merch store.

Oceano merch store.

Darkest Hour merch store.

Whitechapel merch store.

Classic metal heavyweights Pentagram have their first ever DVD coming out this Tuesday, August 30th! Titled “When The Screams Come,” the DVD captures their set from Maryland Death Fest 2010 as well as an exclusive in depth interview with front man Bobby Liebling.

Check out this clip to see what you are in for:

DVD set list:
1. Day of Reckoning
2. Forever My Queen
3. Ask No More
4. Run My Course
5. You’re Lost, I’m Free
6. Review Your Choices
7. Petrified
8. Relentless
9. All Your Sins
10. 20 Buck Spin
11. Sign of the Wolf
12. When the Screams Come

You can pick up the DVD alone or grab it in a righteous package featuring an exclusive shirt and their latest album “Last Rites” on 180 gram vinyl/CD. The import LP version of “Last Rites” is also available in limited quantity so be sure to snag one before the disappear.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.

UPDATE: The winners of the “Design a shirt for Red Fang” contest have been announced! Blast beat please….

GRAND PRIZE: Alex Rydlinski’s “Humans Remain Human Remains”

RUNNER UP: Cloie McPhail’s “Night Destroyer”

RUNNER UP: Pablo Lizardi’s “Murder the Mountains of Beer”

Alex wins:
* $500 cash (buy-out by IndieMerchstore for your design)
* $500 value of customized Zazzle merch-store w/ account management services
* $100 Zazzle gift certificate
* Featured for sale on IndieMerchStore and on the North America and Europe tour
* Opportunity to join Artsprojekt curated platform
* Red Fang T-Shirt
* Autographed ‘Murder The Mountains’ CD
* Wires 7″ Single
* Red Fang limited edition art print
* 2 free tickets to a Red Fang show (exceptions if Relapse isn’t in charge of show/booking; i.e. festivals, ext…)

Cloie and Pablo walk away with:
* $100 cash (buy out by IndieMerch and Relapse)
* Red Fang t-shirt
* Autographed Red Fang ‘Murder the Mountains’ CD
* Wires 7″ Single
* Red Fang limited edition Art Print

Pretty righteous! Thanks to everyone who entered and here is a message from the band:
“Holy shit!! We were totally BLOWN AWAY by how many great entries we got in this contest! Thank you guys so much!! And everyone knows that this is coming, but it is SO TRUE that I have to say it – it was really really really really hard to choose winners. In fact, it was so hard, there is a chance that even if you didn’t win one of the official prizes, you may be hearing from us about using your design for one of our shirts sometime in the future! For now, though, congratulations to the winners – you guys deserve it! Try not to get a sunburn while basking in the glory of your triumph.”
-Red Fang

Snag some designs from the band and look for new ones to pop up shortly at the Red Fang merch store.

This video shows that Red Fang needs some serious help with designs. That is where you come in.

Follow the link below on the full details including contest rules. Please note design copyright will be retained by Indie Merch and Relapse Records for winning designs only so don’t worry about anyone snaking your work if you don’t win.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER.

This weeks interview is with our good friends in Lionize. This stoner-funk, reggae, rock infused five piece has been kicking out the jams for the past few years, playing alongside such eclectic acts such as CKY and Ozomatli. This summer has them playing Warped Tour as well as the Bonnaroo festival so be sure to check them out!

1. Warped tour is one big circus. What is your plan to stay sane during the summer in another dimension?

We just plan on staying hydrated and focusing on our set. I think we’ll have an amazing time but play it kind of conservative. This band is not a huge fan of the heat.

2. Can you explain to the readers what the song “Saviour of Fontana” is about?

We have a good friend who was born in Fontana and now lives in riverside. His name is Sean Hammer. The was inspired by him but also just a non-sensical tune about nothing really. Just fantasy really. Most of our songs are like this.

3. Word around the Indie campfire is that you have some wild tour stories. Give us your favorite pg-13 to R rated recollection of some awesome adventure.

I don’t know who your source over at indiemerch is, but we would never do anything wild on tour. Unless Isaac is meeting up with us, then maybe it gets wild. We are pretty low key guys. I hate to dissapoint everyone, because this is a common question to answer, but nothing too outrageous. We did play a pig farm in iowa once. Pretty much was like it sounds. Lots of live and dead pigs covered in mud, while we played in front of the pen. Very rad.

4. Lionize had the honor of being Lee “Scratch” Perry’s backing band. How was the contrast between playing someone else’s songs and would it be something you would consider doing again?

We enjoyed doing the sets. It was a fun way to re-arrange his material and give it some heavier, more riff oriented material. We pretty much improvised everything each night as well and really grew the set into a living, breathing live dub set. We have since done several tours with him and are looking forward to the next ones.

5. How has the reception been for “Deconstruction Manual?”

Overwhelmingly awesome. We are pretty surprised so many people took a liking to it. We like it, but we never think the songs we make other people will enjoy as well. It’s cool for sure.

6. You have played with an eclectic mix of bands all over the musical spectrum. What kind of tour in terms of genre does the band feel most comfortable playing in?

I think rock and roll and punk tours are the best. Reggae can be fun, and world-music acts have great crowds as well, but there’s nothing like a beer drinking rock and roll audience.

7. How has the IndieMerch experience treated you so far?
We truly love Indiemerch. Kevin, Isaac and everyone else who’s had our backs from day one. We can’t imagine touring without there help at this point as far as merchandising goes. They’re the best. We don’t know why theyre so cool to us, but we won’t question it so hopefully it continues!

Pick up the righteous “Deconstruction Manual” album as well as merch from the Lionize official merch store.

Lionize Website
Lionize Facebook page
Lionize Twitter

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.

Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the first installment of my weekly interviews on the IndieMerch blog. First up we have Darkest Hour, D.C.’s finest since the Bad Brains were banned from their fair city. DH has been tearing up the metal circuit for fifteen years and their latest album “The Human Romance” is a true testament to their storied career.

Special thanks to guitarist Mike Schleibaum for taking the time to sit down with these questions and their manager Mike Mowery of Outerloop Management for making it happen.

1. The band has a penchant for making albums with no filler. “The Human Romance” is no exception. Is there a lot of music left on the cutting room floor or do you guys have a firm grasp of what will be on the record before you go into the studio?
MS: Well, all the music starts as guitar riffs mainly. So there are no shortage of those. We always have plenty of material lying around what we like to call the “riff farm.” But you never know when those ideas will become songs. Sometimes we have hung onto ideas for years before they actually make a record. Actually, the intro of the record was around from The Eternal Return it just wasn’t right for that record. But full songs…we have few if any of those around. There is however a bonus track, a song called “Ripe in a Rotten Age.” It only exists as a preproduction track but it is the only song that made it to preproduction that wasn’t recorded for this record. I think it will surface in Japan but all you net geeks will find it for sure.
2. Based on the “making of” videos there appeared to be a relaxed yet focused vibe in the studio. Was there a different approach to this record or was it business as usual?
MS: Well we definitely spent a lot more time grinding out the songs and working on the details before hand. This was probably the most finished record we ever started recording. We demo’ed everything (which we had done in the past) but this time the songs took shape along the way as well. The final product you hear was actually a journey of sorts as it kind of developed along the way.

3. The Atticus Metal Tour III recently kicked off at 9:30 club in Washington D.C., how was the response from the home crowd for your record release show?
MS: Amazing, DC always does it right! We have a blast rocking there and cant wait to go back. Man there are so many clubs in the world but the 930 has to rate in the top 10. We love that club and playing that city for sure.

(Photo by Mike Mowery)

4. Is it difficult to blend new material with older songs for your setlists? What can fans expect on the Atticus tour?
MS:Yeah picking a set list for this tour was hard but I think we have a good mix here. We are playing some new songs and some songs from the older records as well. Fans can expect that we’ll start playing more new tunes soon….we’re gonna rip all these jams live!

5. How has the IndieMerch experience been for you guys so far?
MS: Amazing we love the guys over there and the print quality is amazing. We have been with a few “merch companies” but these guys know their shit! Trust me when you order from IndieMerch you are getting quality printing and merchandise from some cool ass dudes! There a true “small american business” so buy some shit from em, what could be more American then that?
6. What is your all time favorite shirt design you have sold at the merch table?
MS: Damn thats a hard question. We have had so many designs in the past its amazing, I wish I had saved one of each now cause it would be an amazing spread. I think my favorite designs are either some of the new ones based on The Human Romance cover or the shirts we did based off of Deliver Us. To be honest I like designs themed to records and those just have great themes. Oh and there was this Van Halen rip off shirt that I loved, but yeah the new shit looks dope…The Human Romance hoodie…I wish I could wear our own merch but we’re just not those dudes!

Be sure to catch Darkest Hour on the remaining dates of the “Atticus Metal Tour” and their appearance at the IndieMerch sponsored “California Metalfest” on March 19th. Check the flyers below for more details.


Darkest Hour official merch store.
Follow Darkest Hour on twitter.
Darkest Hour facebook.

UPDATE: Metal Hammer has posted the exclusive’s to TWO new songs from C.O.C. titled “The Doom” and “Time of Trials.” Both sound rockin’ and we can’t wait for this album to drop!

Pre-orders for the new Corrosion Of Conformity are now available! You can choose from a variety of packages, including a signed collectors bundle. We are stoked to have this available to the masses as COC has to be one of the loudest live bands of all time. Their contribution to the art of heavy music continues to this day and the new album will further solidify their impact.

Click here to pre-order.

PRE-ORDER estimated to ship on or around February 21st, 2012

Package includes:
-Old School Logo Tee
-Deluxe CD (digipak AND 2 extra bonus songs)
-Limited Edition colored Vinyl black and white splatter 180 gram with download card
-7″ of the 2 bonus songs (1000 unit run)
-12 x 18 Custom Lithograph chrome poster signed by band
-11 x 17 Show poster

1 PSYCHIC VAMPIRE
2 RIVER OF STONE
3 LEECHES
4 EL LAMENTO DE LAS CABRAS
5 YOUR TOMORROW
6 THE DOOM
7 THE MONEYCHANGERS
8 COME NOT HERE
9 WHAT WE BECOME
10 RAT CITY
11 TIME OF TRIALS

Bonus Tracks***
12) CANYON MAN
13) THE SAME WAY