aKing's New Video Single: 'So Close'

aKing is one of the few bands doing something original in a scene that is full to bursting with SAFA-pop. I think it's great that we've developed our own, local, rock sound but, like anything pure and good in this world, there are those who would, and have, used it's powers for evil. It is in the dark that the light shines brightest, however (look at me, all poetic and not even drunk yet) and aKing, having done a metric shit-ton to build this aforementioned sound over the last few years, have continued to improve it. Jumping riffs, catchy melodies, unique vocals and, praises be-on-high, intelligent lyrics have put them smack-bang in the top five of this SAFA muso's list of Rad Okes To Get Pissed Jamming To.

Take a gander at their new music video for 'So Close'. 

Big props to Adriaan Louw for a superb job shooting and directing. Looks great.

While you're at it, check out the video for Catch Alight, and watch the boys bet the shit out of each other for four and a half minutes. Spectacular.

The Backwater Gospel – A Macabre Animated Short

I don’t know why I bother beating about the bush anymore; why I don’t simply rename this site to Happy Horror McVicerate’s Abjection Emporium. I don’t remember the last time I posted something lighthearted and uplifting. I’m not totally convinced I ever have.

That said, here’s a wonderfully macabre short, animated film entitled The Backwater Gospel from the guys at The Animation Workshop. Stunning use of illustration and CGI as well as a pleasantly eerie soundtrack by Sons of Perdition.

Check it out. You won’t be disappointed.

This Is Why You Don’t Give Crack Cocaine to Cacti

What the fuck is that? Seriously, what the fuck is that?!

Marilyn Manson’s new Music Video, Directed by Shia LeOH MY GOD WHAT THE F@CK WAS THAT?! (Super-Duper NSFW!)

Marilyn Manson - Born Villain (Official Video)
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Seriously? It’s not that I have anything against pornography or violence – in fact, there isn’t a scenario I can imagine that wouldn’t be improved by the addition of boobs and a Colt snub-nose – but is there anyone else out there who thinks that the big M may have eventually taken his celluloid fetishes a little too far?