Special thanks to ThinkGeek, GeekDad, Hipster, please!, Nerdy Show, World (and Lunar) Domination, Valley of Steel, and everyone else who has helped raise awareness of our quest! We are infinitely appreciative!

If we are able to reach a secondary goal of $3,000, ALL BACKERS will receive a signed tour poster!

Background

Dethlehem is a tongue-in-cheek, RPG/Fantasy/Metal band from Pittsburgh, PA. We think metal and music should be fun, and interactive. We encourage audience participation by handing out inflatable weapons, acting out skits on stage, using stage props for scenery, and telling tales of our mythos in between songs. We want our crowds to feel like they are part of our legions and are here to help us defend the land as a collective. Basically, we want you to have a great time at our shows and enjoy some epic metal!

We've recently conquered and defended the lands of Pittsburgh and won a few local awards -- notably the 2011 Pittsburgh City Paper's Best Metal Band, and 2011 Back Allie's Best Metal Band & Best Music Video (see above for video) -- and now we're looking to quest to new realms. However, touring has it's own issues for a DIY band and this is where we need you!

Where YOU come in...

Being a 100% Do-It-Yourself band with no label backing, it is difficult to get guaranteed pay at venues in areas that you don't often play. This makes for the energizing of our steed (aka, paying for fuel to put in our van) difficult to do without consistent pay. The money you donate will go directly toward traveling expenses and making the DethleVan long-distance-road-worthy. (See what we did there?)

Fuel

Oil changes

Radiator flush

A/C recharge

New tires

Trailer Rental

These are all things needed to make sure the DethleVan is in top shape for the journey that lays ahead.