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Closed Closed Jul 23, 2026

Selected by Heavy First Press

First Press Deadline

A heavy first-press round at the close of its funding window.

MetalPunk / HardcoreVinyl
Raised
$7,600
Goal
$4,300
Backers
0
Funded
177%

Round thesis

Why physical proof matters

A vinyl deposit turns a digital EP into something fans can carry from room to room.

The cohort

Projects chosen to move

1 selected
First press split cover artwork

Iron Violet

First press split

A first-press heavy release with a clear physical object.

Pressed vinyl and room support are the difference between another digital release and a scene object.

Why Heavy First Press picked this

The vinyl deposit is a concrete, reviewable use of funds with immediate scene value.

Target $4,300
Expected deliverable

Two-song split master, vinyl deposit, and show recap within 75 days of funding.

What this funds

Vinyl deposit

$2,600

Mastering

$800

Show travel

$900

Contribution unlocks

What more support makes possible

Funds cover pressing deposit, mastering, and show travel.

01 $2,600

Pressing deposit

02 $4,300

Release ready

How it works

Support moves through the collection

01Contribute

One-time support enters collection treasury through Stripe.

02Curator allocates

After close, available support is directed to featured projects.

03Artists build

Accepted allocations fund production and release work.

Round progress

What happened after support arrived.

No progress notes published yet.

Frequently asked questions

When will I be charged?

One-time contributions are charged through Stripe Checkout when you confirm payment.

What if the round misses its goal?

Curators can still direct available support to featured projects or keep unused support with the collection.

Is this an investment?

No. This is patronage for creative work, not an ownership or return product.

Can I cancel?

Pending checkouts can be abandoned. Completed payments follow the Refund and Cancellation Policy.