Metal Band Sells Out Album Released on Nintendo 64 Cartridge

A Scottish metal band just proved that sometimes the oldest ideas are the newest trend.

Party Cannon, a self-described "party slam" metal outfit, released their EP "Subjected to a Partying" on actual Nintendo 64 game cartridges. The US inventory of 100 copies sold out in less than a day.

The band wanted to celebrate their new vocalist, Daryl "The Frogman" Boyce, with something memorable. "We are going where no slamming death metal band has gone before," they announced on Instagram.

The technical limitations of 1990s gaming hardware meant getting creative. The N64 cartridge holds just four of the EP's eight total songs, plus live video footage from a recent festival performance at a perfectly retro 320 by 240 pixel resolution.

Yes, you'll need a working N64 console and an old TV to actually play it. The audio quality took a hit too, but the band embraced the quirky charm with their signature humor.

This isn't Party Cannon's first adventure in obsolete gaming formats. Last year, they released a single on a Sega Genesis cartridge from the 1990s.

The Ripple Effect

The instant sellout reflects a bigger movement happening in music right now. Vinyl sales hit their highest point since 1984 last year, and even cassette tapes are back, with artists like Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift releasing music on the retro format.

Fans increasingly want something they can hold, something unique and personal in an era of endless streaming. Physical media offers an antidote to algorithm fatigue and AI-generated content flooding digital platforms.

Party Cannon's cartridge release takes this desire to its logical extreme. It's impractical, limited, and intentionally lo-fi, which is exactly what makes it special.

The band's playful approach turns limitations into features. They're not just selling music but creating an experience that connects two nostalgic loves: retro gaming and physical album ownership.

In a world where music often feels disposable, 100 lucky fans now own something genuinely one of a kind.