Samhain – Initium Tee
Grim Reaper Cards | Horror Punk | Gildan 5000 | Black | S–5XL | $24.99
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THE BAND
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Samhain was Glenn Danzig's project between the Misfits and his eponymous solo band — formed in 1983, the same year as the Initium EP this shirt draws from. Initium is where American horror punk darkened: slower, more gothic, more occult than the Misfits had been. Eerie Von on bass. Steve Zing on drums. The sound of one chapter ending and another beginning.
The name Samhain comes from the Celtic festival marking the end of harvest — the boundary between the living and the dead at its thinnest. The original Halloween. That's not a coincidence on a shirt that looks like this.
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THE DESIGN
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A heavyweight, vintage-punk tee made to carry a late-night mood. The front wears a distressed Samhain graphic over dim, textured flames. The back shows a hooded skeleton counting spade cards — a look that reads like a midnight ritual at a roadside bar.
It sits slightly boxy on the body, the crew neck holding shape after washes, and the soft but sturdy cotton has enough heft to feel substantial without being stiff. Wear it to basement shows, autumn bonfires, or when you want an outfit that says you prefer shadows and stories to sunlight and small talk.
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WHY THIS SHIRT?
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✔ Samhain – Initium (1983) — Glenn Danzig's post-Misfits horror punk project
✔ Front: distressed Samhain graphic over dim, textured flames
✔ Back: hooded skeleton counting spade cards — a grim reaper in a midnight scene
✔ Heavyweight Gildan 5000 — 100% US cotton, 180 g/m², built to last
✔ DTG front + DTF sleeve and neck detail — crisp, long-lasting print
✔ Tubular knit — no side seams, clean silhouette
✔ Ribbed crew neck with shoulder tape — holds shape after washing
✔ Tear-away label — scratch-free wear
✔ Oeko-Tex certified — ethically sourced, safety assured
✔ Black | S–5XL
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SIZING NOTE
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S–XL: $24.99
2XL–5XL: $29.99 (extended sizing — same Gildan 5000 construction throughout)
Classic boxy fit — true to size. Size up for an oversized look. The heavyweight cotton holds its shape through repeated washes without losing structure.
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SIZE CHART
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| | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width (in) | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length (in) | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve (in) | 15.10 | 16.50 | 18.00 | 19.50 | 21.00 | 22.40 | 23.70 | 25.00 |
| Tolerance (in) | ±1.50 | ±1.50 | ±1.50 | ±1.50 | ±1.50 | ±1.50 | ±1.50 | ±1.50 |
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PRODUCT SPECS
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Fabric: 100% US cotton, 180 g/m² (5.3 oz/yd²) — heavyweight
Blank: Gildan 5000
Fit: Unisex classic — relaxed, boxy
Collar: Crew neck, ribbed knit with shoulder tape
Construction: Tubular knit — no side seams
Print: DTG (front graphic) + DTF (sleeves + neck detail)
Label: Tear-away — no irritation
Color: Black
Sizes: S – 5XL
Certification: Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Made in: Nicaragua
Care: Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F) · Tumble dry low · Do not iron · Do not dry clean · Non-chlorine bleach only
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PERFECT FOR
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🖤 Horror punk fans and Samhain / Misfits / Danzig collectors
🎃 Halloween gifting — the shirt for people who celebrate all month
🎸 Basement shows, autumn bonfires, and late-night record sessions
🎁 Gift for the person who always has the best horror recommendations
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THE SAMHAIN COLLECTION AT HERETIC CIRCLE
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→ Samhain – Initium Pullover Hoodie | Heavyweight Gildan 18600 | Flat $39.99 | S–5XL
→ Samhain – Initium Zip Hoodie | From $49.99 | S–5XL
→ Samhain – Initium Unisex T-Shirt | Also on Etsy — hereticcircle.etsy.com | From $24.99
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