Tags Matching: 2003

Bane – Feck Yeah

By b. murphy | Published 12/10/2011

Every time I see this Bane tshirt, I’m reminded of this scene.

Every time.

As for the tshirt, it’s in amazing condition. steventv66 doesn’t appear to be pulling anyone’s leg here. This thing is minty. Not bad for a shirt that’s almost 9 years old, right? I’ve seen plenty of these with cracked and peeling letters, but this looks great. If you are in the market for one of these, this is the shirt I’d suggest.

Bane Lot: 2003-2005

By b. murphy | Published 10/19/2011

chevy_independent has a nice little snapshot of the mid 2Ks. During this time period, Bane was a touring machine. They were everywhere. Full US tours, Europe, Japan, … all over the place. Then they hit the studio to record The Note. Busy times, for sure. 6 tshirts and 2 hoods. Not bad. Someone popped the opening bid of $50, but that F*CK YEAH hood usually sells for quite a bit on its own. I’m real curious to see where this one ends. I won’t fight you for this one – I already own one of each of those ;)

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Mental Longsleeve

By jbil | Published 08/06/2011

A little early Mental action from reno_216. This was drawn by our very own Morgado. Seller states that he got this at 2003 Posi #s fest so that is most def early in Mental’s career. I have this shirt but in a short sleeve. I dont remember it in a longsleeve but its a good look. Early Lockin Out should fetch some nice bucks

Mental At Posi Numbers 2003.

By morgado | Published 07/20/2011

Posi Numbers 2003 footage has finally surfaced on the youtubes, which means I’ve FINALLY gotten to see the Mental set in it’s entirety. And thankfully, there are several auctions for early era Mental tees that I can post up along with it (tho I’m not so sure the Greg drawn hoodie qualifies, as I can’t remember for sure if it was pre or post GAOT. But they don’t really pop up that often so I’m including it).

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There are LOTS of bad stage dives, but it’s evened out by the many other awesome things going on. Standhard moshing. JR from Get Real’s white jumpsuit. Young Barrows. A moshing and diving MELILLO~!… I could go on forever. #bestoftimes

Integrity – Metalcore Before There Was Ever The Term Metalcore

By b. murphy | Published 02/03/2011

I did not make up that title. Morgado did not make it up either, though I’m sure he wish he had. No, sir. It wasn’t any of us. It was direct from punkaag. I’m not sure I agree with the statement either. Yes, they formed in 1988, certainly before the term metalcore existed. But you can’t tell me the demo and first LP are “metalcore.” Fuck no. Cleveland Straight Edge, stand up! But in 2000, when they were doing the Integrity 2000 gigs, you could convince me they were metalcore. This shirt was picked up at the Ohio More Than Music Fest. Not in 1999 or 2000, but rather in 2003. Odd that it features album artwork from the 1997 Seasons In The Size Of Days. It’s certainly more toned down than a lot of the Integrity merch we’ve been seeing out of the Holy Terror shop lately, but it’s still a lot. Or maybe it’s just the repeated forearm print. I’m not sure. The choice is yours.

Your Lucky Day – Desperate Measures Style

By b. murphy | Published 08/03/2010

I’m guessing rickorwithoutyou has been hitting the sauce. Seriously, how else would anyone in their right mind come to the decision to sell these gems? Just kidding, rickorwithoutyou, I’m sure you have great reasons for selling. I’m not sure I could do it. Check that longsleeve. So fucking ill. But then again, that’s how Desperate Measures merch went. Not a lot of filler in their shirtography. I’m sure I could find someone who disagrees, but I celebrate their whole shirt catalog. I bet I could get Morgado to agree with me on this one. Not bad for shirts that are 7-8 years old either.

Potty Mouth

By b. murphy | Published 07/28/2010

I’m still on vacation this week so don’t expect my usual “witty and information packed posts.” Just kidding about the last part. Speaking of witty wording, what about this Bane tshirt from causticchance1223? Oooofffff, that’s some FUCKING witty wording on the back. It’s one thing to swear on the internet, it’s another thing to swear in 4″ letters on cotton. I of course, own this tee but have never worn it. Just can’t go there. Pretty sure this is the only Bane tee to feature a large curse word. Perhaps the only Bane tee to feature ANY curse words, actually. And it goes back to 2003. Not bad, looks like great condition too.

Integrity 2003

By b. murphy | Published 07/04/2010

It’s weird, but I almost didn’t recognize this shirt as an Integrity shirt. Now that the band has gone all Manson / baphomet / intense, I find it hard to picture their merch looking like anything else. Unless it’s got giant print on 4 sides and looks extra creepy, I just fail to notice it. Bummer. OG Integrity merch looks GOOD. Just solid and good. This 2003 shirt must have come out right AFTER that whole Integrity 2000 … period. Nice to see a band getting back to basics on a design. Plus, props for using a date in the design. That always adds to the mix for me. Peep the seller’s other auctions for more chill shit. Which one of you is going to buy that 4th Season of Two And A Half Men??

Winter Tour 2003

By b. murphy | Published 07/01/2010

Who here knows Lil Man? He’s pretty goofy, but I’ll give him this. When he’s at a show, he’s going hard 100% of the time. I’ve seen this kid get 3 concussions at shows. 3 different shows. No broken bones though. And usually, it’s while stage diving for one of his brother’s bands.

I can’t recall if I properly saw Desperate Measures on their 2003 tour. Did they cancel their appearance at the Hands Tied reunion show? That might have been POST winter tour, of course.

March 08, 2003 @El N Gee New London CT: Hands Tied (reunion), Damage Control, The First Step, Desperate Measures(??), Not A Chance (last show)

Did they play or am I dreaming that?