VANS To Unveil Custom Shoe Featuring DIMMU BORGIR Art At San Diego's COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

July 16, 2009

Vans, one of the world's leaders in the shoe and apparel market, has joined forces with Nuclear Blast Records and plans to unveil a custom pair of shoes designed by Vans' own Matt Shipman. The design will feature DIMMU BORGIR art. The only pair will be raffled off and one lucky winner will own this part of history!

The shoe will be on display at Booth #116 at the San Diego Comic-Con International from July 22 through July 26.

All visitors purchasing Nuclear Blast product at Booth #116 will be entered to win. Entries will require contact information as well as desired shoe size. Vans will announce the winner at a later date.

Shipman comments: "It's an honor to be working with one of the founding extreme metal labels. I have been a huge Nuclear Blast fan ever since the early nineties and most of their now legendary death metal releases! Being able to work with such a well-respected label and the black metal powerhouse DIMMU BORGIR is an honor. I look forward to doing more projects with Vans and Nuclear Blast in the future!"

Nuclear Blast's Gerardo Martinez comments: "What else can be said about Vans that hasn't being said? They are the BEST shoe company in the world! They provide the blue print for the many companies that imitate them and will continue to do so. They dominate the skateboarding, BMX, surfing and extreme sports worlds, and to have them be a part of ‘our' world is simply mind-blowing. I was surprised at how many metal heads work there and how passionate are about our bands. It's a pleasure to be working with them!"

Silenoz of DIMMU BORGIR states: "Finally we have a real special treat available for the true DIMMU fan! What other company in the world other than Vans could possibly do a DIMMU BORGIR shoe justice? Wear it proud!"

A few of Vans' current shoe designs will be on display throughout the weekend at Booth #116. There are plans for more custom shoe collaborations tied to Nuclear Blast bands and album releases in the not-so-distant future.

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