Welcome to the first edition of our newest vinyl feature, Show Me Your Package. The concept is simple; records with amazing packaging that bring the uber-vinyl nerd in us out in full effect.

I guess it’s appropriate for us to break ground on this column with one of our favorite records from this year, Torche’s Meanderthal. While it’s still relatively new, this has to be one of the greatest vinyl packages ever assembled. Robotic Empire went crazy with the super elaborate detailing and they absolutely nailed it. The limited edition picture disc version has the artwork by Juan Montoya and Hydrahead founder/Isis leader Aaron Turner expanded into a deluxe, die-cut gatefold sleeve.

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Torche are about to set fire to the planet as they tour the U.S., Europe and Japan with a ton of great bands including Pelican, Coliseum and Clouds. Unfortunately for us, there is no New York date.

The limited edition Meanderthal vinyl is a beautiful picture disc with die-cut gatefold artwork. I highly suggest picking it up, and perhaps we will post some photos soon. Go pick up a copy at Generation Records regardless.

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Boris (pictured above) brought out the smoke, lights and gongs at Webster Hall on Thursday. They had support from one of the best metal bands around, Torche (pictured below). Check out more photos from the show after the jump.

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We know you’re waiting with baited breathe for the brand new Torche album. The dudes at Hydra Head Records decided to give you a little boost in your otherwise bland working week by leaking a new song off their forthcoming Meanderthal. Check out the new track “Grenade” over at their MySpace and make sure your speakers don’t knock down your wall from the sheer massiveness of this song. Torche are also invading Texas this week, so check out some SXSW dates after the jump.

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Put those horns in the air! Torche have announced the street date for their second full-length, Meanderthal. The album is set for an April 8th release through Hydra Head Records, with the vinyl being issued through Robotic Empire. The album was recorded at God City Studios with Converge’s Kurt Ballou.

While we wait for the inevitable face melting, the band is lining up tour dates on their way to SXSW. Check after the jump for a few of the announced gigs.

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