My Dying Bride Turn Loose The Swans Official T-Shirt

Uncompromising British Death-Doom Metal Apparel. This official My Dying Bride t-shirt features artwork inspired by Turn Loose The Swans, the band’s second studio album released in 1993, printed on a black Gildan Heavy Cotton tee. As officially licensed merchandise, this shirt represents one of the most important and defining releases in the evolution of British doom metal. Built on heavyweight cotton with a standard unisex fit, it is designed for long-term durability, making it ideal for concerts, festivals and collectors while maintaining strong print clarity and fabric structure over time.

The design is based on Turn Loose The Swans, a landmark Peaceville Records release that marked the full emergence of My Dying Bride’s signature death-doom and gothic doom sound. Formed in Bradford, West Yorkshire in 1990, the band became one of the founding pillars of the UK doom metal scene alongside Paradise Lost and Anathema. This album is widely regarded as a defining moment in their early career, introducing violin-driven atmosphere, expanded song structures, and a deeper focus on emotional and poetic despair. The addition of melodic and orchestral elements helped establish the band’s long-term identity as pioneers of melancholic extreme metal.

The front print reflects the album artwork aesthetic, while the back features the tracklisting, reinforcing the album’s full conceptual and historical importance within the band’s catalogue. This creates a complete visual tribute to one of the most influential death-doom albums ever released.

Highly recommended for fans of Paradise Lost, Anathema, Katatonia, Swallow The Sun and classic death-doom metal.

Official Licensed Merchandise
Brand: Gildan Heavy Cotton
Front Print: Yes
Back Print: Yes
Colour: Black
Fit: Standard Unisex Fit

Shirt sizes are not standardised. To better ensure a perfect fit, match the chest, length and sleeve measurements (laid flat) indicated below to a shirt you already own and love:

Size Small measures 58cm length front collar to hem, 42cm width pit to pit, approximately 23 inches long and 17 inches wide.

Size Medium measures 63cm length front collar to hem, 48cm width pit to pit, approximately 25 inches long and 19 inches wide.

Size Large measures 66cm length front collar to hem, 55cm width pit to pit, approximately 26 inches long and 22 inches wide.

Size XL measures 67cm length front collar to hem, 58cm width pit to pit, approximately 27 inches long and 23 inches wide.

Size XXL measures 71cm length front collar to hem, 66cm width pit to pit, approximately 28 inches long and 26 inches wide.