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Don't Fear the Reaper T-Shirt (Inspired by Blue Öyster Cult)

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Color: Charcoal Heather
Size: S
$29.95
$29.95

I Got a Fever. And the Only Prescription Is More Cowbell.

In 1976, Blue Öyster Cult recorded one of the greatest rock songs ever made. In 1930, Grant Wood painted two Iowans standing in front of a house, looking like they had already outlasted everything the universe had to offer. In 2000, Will Ferrell put on a tiny shirt, picked up a cowbell, and changed history. The Don’t Fear the Reaper T-Shirt brings all three together — the stoic farmer from American Gothic, the most iconic riff in hard rock, and the man who needed more cowbell — because it turns out the farmer was holding one the whole time.

Seasons don’t fear the Reaper. And the farmer has never once stopped playing.

Why You'll Love It

  • Blue Öyster Cult, American Gothic & More Cowbell mashup design — a bold graphic tee that collides one of rock’s greatest songs, one of America’s most iconic paintings, and the greatest SNL sketch of the modern era
  • Premium USA-made construction — built with the same grim determination as the man in the painting and the same relentless energy as a man who needs more cowbell
  • Durable print — stays sharp and vivid wash after wash, no cracking or fading
  • Everyday comfort — soft, breathable fabric for people who have a fever and know exactly what the prescription is
  • Perfect gift for Blue Öyster Cult fans, SNL obsessives, classic rock lovers, art history nerds, and anyone who has ever been told to turn it down and turned it up instead

Don't Fear It. Just Ring It.

Pair it with your most unreadable expression and your most well-worn jeans, or wear it to your next show and watch it become the most recognized shirt in the room. However you style it, you’re repping three of the most enduring moments in American culture — one from a canvas, one from a turntable, one from Studio 8H — and the shared understanding that more is always more.

The Reaper came. The farmer looked at him. Then went back to the cowbell.

Size Chart

All measurements are in inches. For the best fit, measure your chest and compare to the chart below.

Size Chest (in) Length (in) Sleeve (in)
S 34–36 28 8
M 38–40 29 8.5
L 42–44 30 9
XL 46–48 31 9.5
2XL 50–52 32 10
3XL 54–56 33 10.5
4XL 58–60 34 11

Tip: If you're between sizes, size up for a more relaxed fit.

$29.95
$29.95

Regular Brand Style Guide

Modern Fit T-Shirt

If you like a super-soft tee with a perfect fit through your arms and shoulders, this is sure to your new favorite. At 4.5 ounces, its a perfect weight for any occasion and exceptionally soft and durable with it's tight 30 singles weave. Solid colors are 100% combed ringspun cotton and heathers are a 60/40 combed ring spun cotton/poly blend.  It's a little more fitted in all the right places, but not clingy in the body so you look like a sausage. If you prefer a looser fit, we suggest you size up.