For higher or worse, the ’80s set the template for metallic movies going ahead. Positive the movies made little sense, had low cost results and principally concerned a combination of fantasy surroundings intermingled with efficiency footage of the band, however again then it was so novel to see a metallic video of any description that we didn’t care. So, no shock that New Zealand loss of life thrashers Bulletbelt—Diego Attinger (vocals/piano), Josh O’Brien (guitar), Tim Mekalick (bass), Steve Francis (drums)—have turned to this well-worn components for his or her homage to old-school metallic viddies with their newest single, “Arminius.” This one is sword and sorcery all the way in which, and it kinda works with the band’s intelligent combination of loss of life growled verses and anthemic, clear energy metallic choruses.

The video was produced, directed, filmed and edited by Amber Beaton. Make-up was finished by Michele Perry-Madsen, props by Ally Dury and VFX by Amber Beaton. The one is taken from Bulletbelt’s fifth full-length, Burn it Up, which was recorded in April 2022 on the Massey Studio in Wellington. It was co-produced with the band by James Goldsmith (Beastwars, Mermaidens), and is being launched on September 22 on  LP, CD and digitally through Impaler Data. You’ll be able to preorder it right here.  And for followers residing within the UK, try the October tour dates beneath the video.

Right here’s what founder/drummer Steve Francis needed to say in regards to the video:

“’Arminius’ was the proper alternative of first single launch for our new album Burn It Up. It encompasses all the pieces good about our new route, with driving verses and a really catchy energy/traditional metal-feeling refrain. The observe additionally showcases the skills of our new vocalist Diego Attinger, whose addition to the band has given us the ‘weapons at our disposal’ to take the band in an thrilling new route, encompassing rather more melody and flavors than earlier than.”

Bulletbelt European Tour dates (supporting Semblant):

Oct 5: DE Düsseldorf @ Pitcher

Oct 6: DE Weinheim @ Café Central

Oct 7: BE Bree @ Ragnarok

Oct 8: NL Den Haag @ Musicon

Oct 10: UK Manchester @ Insurrection

Oct 11: UK London @ Underworld

Oct 12: FR Paris @ Petit Bain

Oct 14: FR Toulouse @ Connexion Stay

Oct 15: FR Montpellier @ Secret Place

Oct 16: FR Lyon @ Rock and Eat

Oct 18: FR Pratteln @ Suisse Z7

Oct 20: HU Budapest @ Analog Music Corridor

Buy tickets right here.