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Help Black Crown Initiate Play More Music For You!

BCI needs a better van (that isn't a rusted death trap) to tour North America. CHECK for cool perks!

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Help Black Crown Initiate Play More Music For You!

Help Black Crown Initiate Play More Music For You!

Help Black Crown Initiate Play More Music For You!

Help Black Crown Initiate Play More Music For You!

Help Black Crown Initiate Play More Music For You!

BCI needs a better van (that isn't a rusted death trap) to tour North America. CHECK for cool perks!

BCI needs a better van (that isn't a rusted death trap) to tour North America. CHECK for cool perks!

BCI needs a better van (that isn't a rusted death trap) to tour North America. CHECK for cool perks!

BCI needs a better van (that isn't a rusted death trap) to tour North America. CHECK for cool perks!

Black Crown Initiate
Black Crown Initiate
Black Crown Initiate
Black Crown Initiate
1 Campaign |
Reading, United States
$4,373 USD 193 backers
17% of $25,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

UPDATE:

Thank you- to our contributors and the many people who helped share and support our goal! We couldn't do it without you!

Since things have been going so well, we wanted to kick things up a knotch and show off our NEW limited edition PERKS! Keep sharing & stay tuned for more exciting offers as we get further into our campaign! 

Our story 

Black Crown Initiate is made up of five talented members and touring is becoming a way of life for us. In order to keep making our tour dates, we need a reliable and safe vehicle.

Your contribution would help us continue achieving our dream and possibly save our lives while we're on the road. Especially in the winter seasons!

What do you get out of this?

We need $25,000 to pay in full  for a newer and safer 15 passenger van. Our band literally lives inside this van for tours that last up to 6 weeks and have lead us through some dangerous parts of the country.

We've come up with some unique and exciting perks to offer in exchange for your support. We want to do as much as possible to show our appreciation to our funders, so some of our perks are more of a once in a lifetime opportunity!

If we don't meet our $25,000 goal, you will still receive your awesome perks and your generous contributions still go towards a down payment on a better van that isn't a tin can driving through the Rockies. 

Where we've been

In the past year, we've already been on 5 U.S. and CANADA tours with some very well-known and extremely talented  metal bands. Behemoth, Goatwhore, 1349, Fleshgod Apocalypse, The Faceless, Fallujah, and Unearth are just a few to mention! There are times that we've driven for over 15 hours just to open for some of our musical heroes.

We've also already developed a loving and dedicated fan base that makes us swoon and brings us to life, so it's very important to us that we make our shows on time and on schedule.

    "Captain Planet" the van

    The van we currently drive through the barren and desolate planes of Canada and the U.S. was Nicknamed "Captain Planet" because it has no catalytic converter, and that causes the van to spew high amounts of pollution into the environment. 

    There are also multiple other problems with the van that have been difficult to fix due to lack of funds and just the amount of issues. Sometimes we'll only be home for 10 days before we have to take the van back out, whether it's ready or not.

    We've been stranded in Yellow Stone, Washington state and Winnipeg, Canada, and unfortunately missed a couple shows due to our unreliable transportation. We've been blessed enough to receive help from other bands in some cases, but ultimately we'll be helpless when 'Captain Planet' decides to crap out on us this winter in the middle of Canada with no heat or cell phone reception.

    Where Does the $25,000 go?

    Although we are asking for a significant amount of money, we only keep 61% if  we meet our goal. Please, feast your eyes on this lovely pie chart to see where exactly percentages of your contributions are going.

    Every bit of bread helps!

      Other Ways You Can Help!

      We realize not everyone has the dough to contribute, but you're still a very important part of this campaign!

      Little ways to help save our skins would be to SHARE our goal with your friends and family. We appreciate the work you guys do for us and no action goes unnoticed.

      Use the share tools at the bottom of our campaign page to get the word out, help other people hear about this, and come out to meet us in the near future!



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      Choose your Perk

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      NEW! Limited Ed BCI van tee

      $30 USD
      They're hot off the presses! A special and limited edition Black Crown Initiate Van t-shirt in your size. You can show off this little number with pride, letting everyone know what bands you like while telling them how much you support their cause. These babies are limited in size and quantity, so get 'em while you can!
      Estimated Shipping
      March 2015
      18 out of 50 of claimed

      Thank you!

      $1 USD
      We know not everyone can splurge on all the cool perks we offer, but every dollar counts and we highly appreciate every cent you donate. You're making a statement about something that is important to you and we couldn't do this without your support!
      1 claimed

      3 BCI stickers

      $5 USD
      Three Black Crown Initiate stickers! Slap 'em on your car, your neighborhood, or anywhere you really like, your options are endless. Top quality vinyl stickers to show your support and cool taste in music!
      23 claimed

      1 of a kind drawing by Andy

      $10 USD
      Our bearded brethren and guitarist was quite the illustrator in high school. Well... not really. But he does love drawing Cyclops mermaids holding umbrellas! Each drawing is one of a kind, numbered and signed, and is all original. If you're lucky, one of Andy's beard hairs might get stuck in the adhesive of the envelope.
      Only 1 left

      Lithograph signed by the band

      $20 USD
      For your contribution you'll receive an 18x24 lithograph that is signed by all of us in the band. These would make a cool gift for yourself, a loved one, or even a friend! Either way, lithographs will light up your day!
      26 out of 500 of claimed

      Choose your shirt in your size

      $25 USD
      You read it right, folks! Choose from the shirts in our photo gallery, and get it in your size. Stay tuned for new designs!
      Estimated Shipping
      January 2015
      42 claimed

      Contributors Package

      $50 USD
      To show our appreciation for your support, we'll send this awesome package right to your doorstep! We'll hook it up with one t-shirt in your size, a Black Crown Initiate beer koozie, and 2 stickers. That's a pretty sweet deal!
      Estimated Shipping
      January 2015
      20 out of 40 of claimed

      90 minute Skype lesson

      $100 USD
      Ever wonder what it's like to jam with Jesse? What vocal pointers could James give you? What riffs Rik would show you? Well here's your chance to pick from any band member in BCI to have an exclusive 90 minute webcam music lesson with!
      1 out of 10 of claimed

      NEW! VIP meet&greet +guestlist

      $250 USD
      You're a VIP, so people should start treating you that way, amIright? Come hang out with us before our show and take a shot, or enjoy some french fries in a basket with us! You'll have 1 VIP spot on our guest list to a show in the US or Canada (so you get in before everyone else), you get to choose from whatever merch we have on us (t-shirts, beer koozies, stickers, etc.), and of course the french fries are on us!
      0 out of 10 of claimed

      James Dorton voice over

      $800 USD
      "In a land... Far, far away..." Our very own professional voice over actor and vocalist, James, will narrate a theatrical trailer about you! Just provide us with minor details about yourself and we'll whip up an exciting/suspenseful/adventurous/romantic comedy all about you. You'll recieve a link to your video where it can be seen and shared, and we'll also feature it on our Facebook and other social networking sites.
      Estimated Shipping
      January 2015
      0 out of 5 of claimed

      LIFETIME Pass (U.S. & Canada)

      $1,000 USD
      For your generous contribution, you'll have 1 spot on the guest list to EVERY show we play in the U.S. and Canada. You'll also receive a special edition Black Crown Initiate "Contributors Only" t-shirt in your size, "a special thanks" shout out in our next album booklet, and a designated email for letting us know which shows you'll attend. You're VIP after all, we need to let everyone know you're coming!
      Estimated Shipping
      January 2015
      0 out of 5 of claimed

      Jesse grows you a mustache

      $5,000 USD
      Our drummer will grow a mustache for a full year, no shaving/no trimming. After 365 days of growing his mouth brow he will shave it and send it to your door in a lovely little box. Let's boost his man-o-meter and get his face lace flourishing!
      Estimated Shipping
      October 2016
      0 out of 1 of claimed
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