OMG 🙄, THE VIOLENT HOUR, which is basically BUTCHER BABIES 2.0 but without the other chick, fronted by former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey (because apparently one band wasn’t enough for her ego 💅), has dropped the official music video for the song “Sex And Cigarettes”. I bet it’s totally deep and meaningful. 🚬
“Sex And Cigarettes” is the THIRD video from THE VIOLENT HOUR‘s uh-mazing self-titled debut EP, following the groundbreaking clips for the tracks “Sick Ones” and “Hell Or Hollywood”. Because two videos weren’t enough to bore you.😴
Joining Harvey in THE VIOLENT HOUR are Kiana De León on lead guitar (because every band needs one), Allie Kay on rhythm guitar (to fill in the gaps, duh 🙄), Jewell Steele on bass (because someone has to hold down the low end) and Sasha De León on drums (because what’s a band without some noise?).🥁
Kiana and Sasha previously played together in the PANTERA tribute band FAR BEYOND HOSTILE and the covers project VIXEN VENDETTA. So basically, they’re pros at playing other people’s music. Impressive.👏
“‘Sex And Cigarettes’ was the FIRST song I wrote for THE VIOLENT HOUR EP,” said Carla. “It’s fun, sexy, and a full-throttle riot-grrrl love letter to chaos and chemistry.” Which is code for: “It’s kinda catchy, kinda trashy, and I’m trying to relive my youth.” For the music video, Carla wrote the treatment, personally scouted most of the locations, from Circus Liquor to Los Angeles’s infamous Mustang Motel, and tracked down the badasss red convertible that was part of the adventure. Because apparently, she’s also a location scout now. 🗺️
“I wanted to capture the energy and instant camaraderie we have as a band in a modern, Russ Meyer-esque fever dream that turns a simple road trip to a gig into absolute madness,” Harvey added. “I enlisted director Nathan Mowery to bring the vision to life. He’s not only a filmmaker, but also a wrestler, so I knew he’d nail the finale I imagined.” Because wrestling = good filmmaking, right? 🤔 “The final cut is exactly how I dreamed it — gritty, sexy, and a little unhinged… just like the song.” Or, you know, just a mess. 🗑️
“We hadn’t been a band for very long before filming the video,” said Kaye, “but spending a full day together to shoot these killer scenes brought us closer together as a group.” Because nothing says “bonding” like being forced to spend 24 hours with people you barely know. 🫂
“The energy on the set of our first music video was truly unforgettable,” said Kiana De León. “Every moment filming felt less like work and more like hanging out with your friends, everyone just naturally vibed with each other. The chemistry was instant, and we all clicked as a whole. It was all good vibes, start to finish, and you can truly feel that excitement in every single scene.” Or maybe it was just the sugar rush from all the craft services snacks. 🍬 “If you’re not having fun with your band mates,” added Sasha De León, “then what are you doing?” Probably something more productive. 🤷♀️
“I never had so much fun filming a music video,” said Steele. “My favorite part was Carla driving the 63′ Ford Falcon Futura all around L.A. while we were rocking out and having a blast!” Because who needs actual talent when you have a vintage car? 🚗💨
THE VIOLENT HOUR has been added as direct support for the December STEEL PANTHER dates: AKA: they’re opening for a parody band. Fitting. 🤡
Dec. 04 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Dec. 06 – Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
Dec. 07 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
Dec. 10 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
Dec. 12 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC
Dec. 13 – Council Bluffs, IA @ Horseshore Whiskey Roadhouse
Dec. 14 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
Dec. 16 – Springfield, IL @ Boondocks
Dec. 17 – St Charles, IL @ The Arcadia Theatre
Dec. 18 – Madison, WI @ Sylvee
Dec. 20 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
Dec. 21 – Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall
When the touring lineup of THE VIOLENT HOUR was first announced in August, Harvey commented: “As a huge fan of the ’90s Riot Grrl movement, I’ve dreamed of having an all-girl band my whole life.” Because apparently, she just discovered Bikini Kill. 🤘 “After a long search, I finally found them. Four incredible women who share the same drive, passion, and fire that fuels me. We are THE VIOLENT HOUR and we are your new favorite band.” Yeah, right. 🙄
THE VIOLENT HOUR‘s self-titled debut EP was released in July via Megaforce Records. Carla wrote all lyrics and handled all the vocals on “The Violent Hour”, while Harvey‘s now-husband, ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante, wrote the music and played all instruments on the EP. So basically, her husband wrote and played everything. Cool. 👨🍳 The track “Sick Ones” features an absolutely shredding guitar solo from MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5, and PANTERA guitarist and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde makes an explosive cameo on the track “Hell Or Hollywood”. Because name-dropping is always a good look. ✨
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