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Video Clip Of The Week: Down ‘n’ Outz (Featuring Joe Elliott), “This Is How We Roll”


Do you like to Rock? I sure do, and you know who else likes to Rock? Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. I love that band, but did you know that Joe brings The Rock with another band as well? That group is called Down ‘n’ Outz, and they are responsible for this week’s anthemic Video Clip“This Is How We Roll. A little background: Elliott formed Down ‘n’ Outz in 2009 as a Mott the Hoople cover band of sorts, and he is joined by members of The Quireboys — including Paul Guerin, Guy Griffin, Keith Weir and Phil Martini. If you suspect that these guys rock hard enough to a crack skull, your suspicions would be correct

“This Is How We Roll” is an animated lyric video that follows the band’s tour bus down the highway enroute to a gig. Lyric videos are not generally my thing, but when you’re feelin’ it, who gives a shit? This song is like oxygen in a vacuum, and will remind you of the days when you used to stay home on Saturday nights to watch the original Headbangers Ball on MTV. Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about. Watch out for the David Bowie Bobblehead on the bus’ dashboard, plus a couple additional nods to the Thin White Duke, because Joe is a fan! “This Is How We Roll” is from the title track from the band’s third studio album, which is out now on UMe. Enjoy!

Down-n-Outz

Video Clip of The Week: Tiger Army, “The Devil That You Don’t Know”

Do you like The Cramps? I sure do. While I don’t want to go so far as to claim that there is an heir apparent to that legendary band’s considerable Psychobilly throne, LA trio Tiger Army is certainly a contender. Flawlessly fusing the classic sounds of surf, punk and rockabilly, Tiger Army own this week’s clip with a Kenneth Anger-influenced visual scorcher, “The Devil That You Don’t Know.” Clocking in at just under two minutes, “The Devil That You Don’t Know” is the complete package, featuring go-go dancers and psychedelic, 60s-era lighting effects that enhance the take-no-prisoners fuzz guitar and air-tight rhythm section of a band that has honed its craft over a two-decade career. Lead singer / guitarist Nick 13 comes off like the Frank Sinatra of rock as he encourages you to harness your inner bad ass, along with bandmates Djordje Stijepovic — unequaled on the upright bass — and four-on-the-floor drummer Mike Fasano keeping it in the pocket at all times. Tiger Army are a force to be reckoned with that are just insane live. Tiger Army’s sixth album, Retrofuture, is out now on Rise Records, and the band is on tour everywhere through 2019 (Tour Dates Here), so check them out if they are coming to your town. Enjoy!

Tiger Army 2019

Video Clip of The Week: Joseph Arthur, “Streetcar”

Whether he is making his own original music, collaborating with a fellow respected musician, or creating his unique visual artwork, Joseph Arthur brings a spark of understated genius to everything he touches. It just so happens that Joe is gearing up to release his first solo album in three years (wow!) entitled Come Back World, and that means it is my pleasure this week to give you a little taste, with the single and video for the sublime “Streetcar,” which features guest vocals by Ben Harper. Continue reading Video Clip of The Week: Joseph Arthur, “Streetcar”

Video Clip of The Week: Crobot, “Low Life”


Just when I think there are no bands left that can rock hard enough to crack skulls wide open, along comes Crobot, with their wildly compelling video for an uber-contagious tune called “Low Life,”  and I know that such a band still exists. Hallelujah! Not only does “Low Life” come on like rolling thunder, but the video plays out like a TV miniseries on ass-kicking. Did you ever allow yourself to wonder what would happen if Motorhead and Tenacious D had a baby? You are about find out.

The clip for “Low Life” captures Crobot front man Brandon Yeagley as he navigates multiple inter-personal settings while exhibiting questionable ‘Low Life’ behavior towards the various characters he comes in contact with. But is he being a jerk, or is he simply reacting to the jerkiness he sees in the world? The multi-chapter video somehow manages to be both badass and delightful simultaneously, and that ls no easy task to accomplish. Accompanied by a high-energy band performance, Crobot have completely mastered the art of creating compelling, entertaining music videos, because this one truly mind blowing. The clip was directed by David Brodsky, and produced by Allison Woest for My Good Eye Music Videos (Clutch, Queensryche, GWAR). Based on the Crobot’s unparalleled heavy metal chops and Yeagley’s irresistibly charismatic swagger (Take Note: This is what a Rock Star looks like) I can only imagine that Crobot would literally be the Best Band You’ve Ever Seen live. I know that I would like to find out.

“Low Life” can be found on Crobot’s upcoming new album Motherbrain, due to drop on August 23rd, 2019. Recommended If You Like: Monster Magnet, Motorhead, The Hellacopters, Soundgaren. Enjoy!

Video Clip Of The Week: Kodiak, “Goodbye”


I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again right now: I would rather listen than any ’80s Metal band for one hundred million billion years than listen to any artist currently on the pop charts for five minutes. Just being serious. For that reason, this week’s high energy clip from New Jersey-based rockers Kodiak is like a breath of fresh air in a vacuum. The no-frills clip for their single “Goodbye,” featuring footage from the studio and the band’s stage show, is a great introduction to this talented band, which includes brothers Pete (Drums) and Chris (Guitar) Biggiani, with Bassist TJ Haefner, and lead singer Eric Dalton. Plus, the group is co-managed by Warren Wyatt and drum legend Carmine Appice. So, props for that.

While “Goodbye” is a classic metal scorcher (comparisons to Van Halen are not unwarranted) Kodiak remind me most of bands like Winger and Dokken: groups with handsome, charismatic frontmen who achieved a crossover appeal by infusing their glam metal repertoire with a few well-placed “power ballads.” I can’t guess whether that will also be Kodiak’s approach, but the potential to stretch out is certainly there. In the mean time, Kodiak guarantee that feel-good, edgy hard rock is officially back in acton. Like them on the FaceBook at This Link. Enjoy!

Kodiak Band