Slayer, Rammstein release bicycle designs

When t-shirts and caps no longer cut it, bands have to get creative (beyond their already creative musical endeavours) in their merchandise pursuits.

These days, it's not surprising to see band online merch stores stocked with more items than a MYER Boxing Day sale. Similarly, some of these items now stretch much further than just conventional and basic novel purchases. In the past, we've seen Kiss Kaskets (see: coffin) hit the market, as well as paraphernalia suited only for purchase at Club X stores (we're looking at you again Rammstein, and Ghost). And, of course, there are those Slipknot masks that inevitably end up sitting in your closet for almost 12 months of the year.

Earlier this year, The Sword released their own brand of BMX bikes through the good folks at Subrosa. Now, Slayer have teamed up with the manufacturer for their own range of bicycles, because - let's face it - nothing screams metal more than pedalling mildly down a quiet suburban street...while obeying the safety rules, of course. The bikes are currently available for purchase via: http://shop.subrosabrand.com/category/subrosa-x-slayer.html. The designs look quite impressive (there's even a kids model too), and will make it harder to keep that credit card tucked away in the wallet.

Not to be shown up, though, Germany's Rammstein have also released their own limited edition bike set through Schindelhauerbikes. Accompanying the release, the band posted a video (view below) advertising the bike, which - in this instance - makes riding a mountain bike, in fact, appear like the most metal thing to do. You can view/purchase this bike design here.