WATCH MEEK IS MURDER MAKE THE MOST AWESOMEST LIMITED EDITION CDs EVER (AND, OH YEAH, TOUR DATES!!!)

When we first started to discuss doing the release for Meek is Murder’s upcoming Algorithms with the band, we suggested they get creative and come up with some kind of cool limited edition compact disc to do in conjunction with the mostly-digital offering.

Well, we had no idea how much creativity and work they’d put into it.

The cover art for each CD is handmade. Instead of signing each disc, each member of the band is putting his actual fingerprint on it. And, oh yeah, drummer Frank Godla is spraying them all with his own personal cologne. Nope, I’m not kidding. Here, check out this video about the making of the CDs:

There’s only 50 of these bad boys being made, so if you want one, get on that ASAP. You can pre-order the CDs, a digital download, or some combination thereof with one of two awesome t-shirt designs, right here. We’re releasing Algorithms on March 22; if you order the CD or a t-shirt, please be aware that it will take 7-14 days after the release date to arrive.

But wait, there’s more! You already know that Meek is Murder (along with Kvelertak, Havok, Red Fang, and Wormrot!!!) are playing South by South Death, the 100% free SXSW day party we’re doing with NARM and Roxwel in association with Metal Insider, right? Well did you know that they’re actually doing a full tour in the days leading up to that show? It’s true! Check out a tour poster and complete itinerary, after the jump. You really, really do not wanna miss these dudes live.

March 10 – Baltimore, MD @ The Windup Space
March 11 – Fairfax, VA @ Firehouse Bar
March 12 – Greenville, NC @ The Tipsy Teapot
March 13 – Atlanta, GA @ (house show)
March 14 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Here Today Gone Tomorrow
March 17 – Austin, TX @ Venue 222 (SXSW matinee)
March 18 – Austin, TX @ Headhunters (SXSW matinee)
March 21 – Louisville, KY @ Cahoots
March 22 – Oberlin, OH @ Oberlin College
March 23 – Doylestown, PA @ Siren Records
March 24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool (Algorithms record release show)