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The Scottish slam crew Party Cannon has mashed nostalgia and grindcore in a way no one expected: their new EP will arrive on a Nintendo 64 cartridge. It’s a wink to Millennial culture and a bold merch move that’s already stirring the metal underground.
Party Cannon’s retro release: a Nintendo 64 cartridge EP
Party Cannon announced this week that their upcoming EP, Subjected to a Partying, will be issued on a physical Nintendo 64 cartridge. The release date is March 27, 2026. Fans have reacted to the novelty and collectibility of the format.
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The cartridge edition pairs a throwback gaming format with slam metal’s over-the-top aesthetic. The band’s aesthetic choice ties into a larger trend of artists using unusual physical formats to stand out.
- Format: Nintendo 64 cartridge
- EP title: Subjected to a Partying
- Release date: March 27, 2026
- Status: Sold out in the U.S.; limited stock remained in the EU store at time of posting
Album art and provocative nods to metal history
The cover art shows a cartoonish scene built around a seated, severed figure and colorful characters. It’s clearly designed to provoke and to reference notorious imagery from the genre’s past.
Observers have pointed out a visual echo of a 1999 death metal album cover that used a real, unsettling image. Party Cannon’s version turns that shock image into an illustrated parody, softening the real-life horror while keeping the shock value.
Musical callbacks are present too. The EP’s title appears to riff on an earlier death metal track title, revealing the band’s playful approach to homage and genre in-jokes.
How fans and collectors are responding
- Collectors prize the novelty of a playable cartridge.
- Some fans praise the band’s tongue-in-cheek references to classic death metal.
- Others debate the line between tribute and provocation.
Tour plans: Party Cannon to co-headline with Internal Bleeding
Alongside the EP, Party Cannon are set to hit the road in the UK with Long Island slam veterans Internal Bleeding. The run will be billed as a co-headline tour and promises two full headline sets each night.
In promotional messages, the band described the trek as intentionally chaotic and extreme, encouraging fans to expect high-energy, brutal performances. They even joked that protective headgear might be a sensible idea.
UK & Ireland tour dates and venues
- Apr 22, 2026 — The Grove, Newcastle, UK
- Apr 23, 2026 — Slay, Glasgow, UK
- Apr 24, 2026 — Grand Social, Dublin, IE
- Apr 25, 2026 — Rebellion, Manchester, UK
- Apr 26, 2026 — Key Club, Leeds, UK
- Apr 27, 2026 — Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
- Apr 28, 2026 — Phoenix, Exeter, UK
- Apr 29, 2026 — Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, UK
- Apr 30, 2026 — Asylum, Birmingham, UK
- May 1, 2026 — Papillon, Southampton, UK
Buying the cartridge and other release formats
The cartridge run was limited. U.S. stock sold out fast. Some copies remained listed on the band’s European store while supplies lasted.
If you miss the cartridge, the EP will likely appear in standard digital formats on March 27, 2026. Collectors should monitor the band’s store and social feeds for restocks or surprise pressings.
Tips for collectors
- Check the EU store soon if you want the physical cartridge.
- Follow Party Cannon on social platforms for instant restock alerts.
- Consider shipping times and import fees when ordering from overseas.
Why this move matters to the scene
Releasing music on an N64 cartridge is more than a gimmick. It mixes retro culture and metal’s appetite for the extreme. It also gives fans a collectible that feels scarce and meaningful.
For Party Cannon, the stunt amplifies their identity as a band that revels in slam culture’s absurdity. For the scene, it demonstrates how bands find new ways to create buzz and reward dedicated fans.
