roboticempire Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 We're stoked to present an exclusive t-shirt from our burly southern brothers in THOU. This Viking Warlock design in appropriate grimness features almost-black ink on a slightly faded black t-shirt, so from the day you slip it on it looks like your favorite old faded shirt from years ago. It's just as comfortable too, printed on a super fine-threaded Tultex brand t-shirt. This design is "exclusive" in the sense that no other online shops have this, but the band should have it on tour with them as well! The front has THOU's gnarly bat logo with a crucial viking underneath, and the back has pillaging imagery with the explicit mantra at the bottom: "Eat. Fight. Fuck". One of our favorite active heavy/doom/sludge bands going right now, to us THOU are legends in the making. The photo above is of the front and back of this beast. This is available now in the Robotic Empire Online Store in sizes Youth Large (XS) through Double Extra Large (XXL). We are also pleased to announce that TORCHE's Self-Titled Reissue 12" has been pressed for a third time and is now available again after a few months of unavailability. This time around instead of applying a sticker to the bag, we had them print on the bag itself... and although the difference is subtle, it's nerdworthy enough for us to be psyched on it! Another difference with this pressing is that we opted to try the "planets" effect on one color version, albeit a little different. Small triangles of colored vinyl were inserted into the vinyl itself and the effect turned out pretty cool... and varied. A few examples can be seen in the photo above (along with a couple of our dogs). A slightly blurry but semi-hilarious closeup photo can be seen her e. This (and literally tons of other TORCHE stuff) is available now in the Robotic Empire Online Store. Besides that trippy triangle planet "pyramids" version, we also made four other color vinyl variations in attempts of complimenting the myriad colors in the gatefold jacket's artwork. The pressing info for this third press is as follows: * 200 on AUTUMN (red/orange/yellow tri-blend) * 200 on DESERT (half translucent orange / half beer) * 200 on ELECTRIC BLUE (dark blue / light blue swirl) * 200 on PYRAMIDS (cokebottle green with small triangle inserts) * 200 on SALMON (opaque pink / clear swirl) If you've read all of this so far you are probably already familiar with the behemoth that is TORCHE, but in the off chance that this is the first time you're reading about them, here is the formal description we wrote for this Self-Titled Reissue album: Once described as "stoner pop", Miami quartet TORCHE could just as awkwardly be called "doom pop" or "thunder rock"... but what all these clumsy words boil down to is simultaneously one of the catchiest AND heaviest bands to ever grace the worlds of metal, indie and underground music in general. Sound like hyperbole? TORCHE actually has their own patented "bomb string" tuning which is literally unparalleled in heavy music (past or present) and they use it liberally on this, their self-titled debut full-length album. Easily the heaviest record Robotic Empire had released to date, never has a "metal" album existed quite like the mind-blowing debut release from TORCHE. Hinted at by members’ former group FLOOR, truly anthemic, triumphant and absolutely massive heavy metal has never been this undeniably catchy! With gloriously sung, harmonized and soaring vocal arrangements accompanying the most monolithic riffs of modern times, TORCHE reaches to push the envelope and then engulfs it in flames. Call it "stoner pop"or "exquisite brutality"... call it whatever you want. In the end, TORCHE are still a major force to fuck with, and undeniable leaders of an incredible new style of heavy music. This is the deluxe, fully re-mixed and re-mastered edition of TORCHE’s debut album... which has been completely reworked from the ground up due to the band’s overall dissatisfaction with the original release. This new version is a much more accurate representation of the band with an even heavier (and clearer) mix than the original, also containing an all new bonus track originally recorded during the initial tracking (but only recently receiving some absolutely epic vocal treatment). Robotic Empire is genuinely proud to re-release this incredible album... the vinyl edition having a beautifully appropriate gatefold jacket, full color printed inner sleeve and limited colored vinyl. This is also our first release with printwork directly on the bag itself! Enjoy! The song "Mentor" from this album can be heard online here. Besides these two new Robo-related releases, we've received some killer new items and restocks to our Online Store over the last couple of weeks... check it out for all the latest! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihprstl Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 My dog loves Torche too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 who's dog doesn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentgods Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thou is fucking awesome, will be picking up that shit come payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thou is fucking awesome amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vito Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 that shirt is unreal. will probably pick that and the retaliation lp up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 can't vouge for exactly how long Retaliation will be around for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 TORCHE hit the road again a few days ago! Current dates: 10/28 @ Larimer lounge - w/ COLISEUM & CLOUDS in Denver, Colorado 10/29 @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge - w/ COLISEUM & CLOUDS in Salt Lake City, Utah 10/30 @ Neurolux - w/ COLISEUM & CLOUDS in Boise, Idaho 10/31 @ El Corazon - w/ COLISEUM & CLOUDS in Seattle, Washington 11/01 @ Satyricon - w/ COLISEUM & CLOUDS in Portland, Oregon 11/03 @ Slim’s - w/ COLISEUM & CLOUDS in San Francisco, California 11/07 @ Shin Okubo Earthdom - w/ COLISEUM in Tokyo, Japan 11/08 @ Juso Fandango - w/ COLISEUM in Osaka, Japan 11/09 @ Ikeshita club upset - w/ COLISEUM in Aichi, Japan 11/10 @ Yokohama FAD - w/ COLISEUM in Kanagawa, Japan 11/11 @ Shibuya O-Nest - w/ COLISEUM in Tokyo, Japan 11/14 @ The Casbah - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in San Diego, California 11/15 @ Spaceland - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in Los Angeles, California 11/16 @ Phix Gallary - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in Phoenix, Arizona 11/17 @ The Rock - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in Tucson, Arizona 11/19 @ Rock Bottom Bar - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in San Antonio, Texas 11/20 @ Red Seven - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in Austin, Texas 11/21 @ The Lounge on Elm St - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in Dallas, Texas 11/22 @ Walter’s on Washington - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in Houston, Texas 11/23 @ Dragon’s Den - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in New Orleans, Louisiana 11/24 @ The Atlantic - w/ BLACK COBRA & CLOUDS in Gainesville, Florida 11/25 @ Backbooth - w/ CLOUDS & HOUSE OF LIGHTNING (ex-DOVE) in Orlando, Florida 12/04 @ Scala - w/ ISIS in London, United Kingdom 12/05 @ All Tomorrows Parties Festival in Minehead, United Kingdom 12/06 @ ATP day off! in Minehead, United Kingdom 12/07 @ Corporation - w/ ISIS in Sheffield, United Kingdom 12/08 @ The Regal - w/ ISIS in Oxford, United Kingdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 those are awesome! the pyramids one looks like a set of arrows or something. ask torche to play in canada again, not just in vancouver either. come to calgary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vito Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 finally ordered a bunch of thou stuff. can't wait to see the shirt and the 7" layout, thing looks unreal. also grabbed the Black Ships ep. band is ridiculously good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddle350 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 those look rad. Dave is going to be so fucking pissed. As big as his collection is it'll never be finished at this rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilstrombone Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Goddamn it stop making fucking variants. I cant keep up!!! I will be picking them up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaps Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Holy Crap my pants where did you guys get them pressed? Those colors are amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboticempire Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 sorry? not doing this to piss off collectors, doing this for the love of TORCHE! we've pressed all our stuff over the last few years through Pirates Press. been with them since the very beginning of their business, and can't say enough good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.