I'm a lifelong metalhead and EMP's Black Friday sale has up to 70% off band merch. My wardrobe's about to get even blacker

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Do I already have merch by all these bands? Yes. Do I want more? Also yes.

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As a diehard metal lover, Black Friday inevitably means me hounding out the best deals on merch for all my favourite bands. That's why EMP's site-wide Black Friday sale with up to 70% off has me hooked.

I've bought from EMP for years now (the Ghost Christmas jumper I nabbed from there is almost ready to be dusted off for another year...), so can vouch that it's good quality stuff. EMP also have some exclusive designs that you won't find anywhere else, which is a nice bonus.

EMP Black Friday sale: Up to 70% off
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EMP Black Friday sale: Up to 70% off
EMP aren't messing around this Black Friday, and they're hosting a massive sale with up to 70% off a whole range of band merch, clothing and more. Go grab a treat for yourself - or pick up an early Christmas present.

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Whether you're a Metallica lifer, have finally cottoned onto In Flames being brilliant (where have you been?!) or are obsessed with Ice Nine Kills' endlessly bloody tees, I'm pretty sure you'll finding something here that'll pique your interest. Obviously, your tastes might not be the same as mine, but here are some EMP-exclusive designs I've currently got my eye on. And yes, if any relatives are reading this, I'll take any of these as Christmas pressies. Cheers!

EMP Paleface Swiss reaper angel tee
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EMP Paleface Swiss reaper angel tee: was £27.99 now £20.99 at EMP UK
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There's no way of saying this without sounding like a total poser but I'm a big fan of metal merch that actually looks...like...nice. You know what I mean? Not just a gory image slapped under a spiky logo for the sake of it. Anyway, I'm a big fan of the latest Paleface Swiss album and this shirt looks lovely - metal AF but with a nice charcoal effect underneath.

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EMP Motorhead Christmas jumper
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EMP Motorhead Christmas jumper: was £63.99 now £51.19 at EMP UK
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Look, full transparency: I already have a festive Motorhead shirt and a Ghost Christmas jumper that I bought from EMP years ago, so I don't need this. But I'm struggling to resist it. You can never have too much Snaggletooth, especially when he's adorned with a charming Santa hat. Plus, crucially, and I can't stress this enough: this jumper actually looks...kinda nice?

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EMP Lamb Of God hicon tee
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EMP Lamb Of God hicon tee: was £22.99 now £17.24 at EMP UK
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Lamb Of God go hard and so do their t-shirt designs. As you may have noticed, I'm partial to a charcoal number, especially when it's fronted by artwork as gnarly but gorgeous-looking as this. I'm liking the sound of LOG's new material, too, so I reckon it might be time for a fresh fit to celebrate.

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EMP Ghost zip up hoodie
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EMP Ghost zip up hoodie: was £79.99 now £55.49 at EMP UK
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Am I too told for a hoodie featuring bespoke logo zips and studded sleeves? Am I hell. Plus, this looks ridiculously comfy - what better way to praise the ol' horned one than banging your head to spooky disco-rock bangers and feeling nice and snug while doing it?

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EMP Slipknot swim shorts
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EMP Slipknot swim shorts: was £49.99 now £25.59 at EMP UK
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Yes, yes, I know summer feels like a lifetime away right now, but even just the thought of being able to whack on a pair of shorts and jump in a pool is defrosting me, and I love how shamelessly lairy these red and black Slipknot bad boys are. Pay homage to The Nine by backstroking in a circle.

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Not found what you want? How?! Look at all the cool designs they have! But if you feel like you could do with searching elsewhere or if EMP just isn't packing the kind of metal merch you prefer, check back on our Black Friday music deals hub regularly over the next few days to see if anything else takes your fancy.

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Merlin Alderslade
Merlin Alderslade
Executive Editor, Louder

Merlin was promoted to Executive Editor of Louder in early 2022, following over ten years working at Metal Hammer. While there, he served as Online Editor and Deputy Editor, before being promoted to Editor in 2016. Before joining Metal Hammer, Merlin worked as Associate Editor at Terrorizer Magazine and has written for Classic Rock, Rock Sound, eFestivals and others. Across his career he has interviewed legends including Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy, Metallica, Iron Maiden (including getting a trip on Ed Force One courtesy of Bruce Dickinson), Guns N' Roses, KISS, Slipknot, System Of A Down and Meat Loaf. He has also presented and produced the Metal Hammer Podcast, presented the Metal Hammer Radio Show and is probably responsible for 90% of all nu metal-related content making it onto the site.

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