Maybe it’s the creepy purple light coming through the trees or the way the young protagonist of Beastwars‘ latest video winds up being carted off by space aliens, but something in the clip for “Realms” from the New Zealand band’s 2013 Blood Becomes Fire sophomore outing reminds me an awful lot of season one of The X-Files. Maybe I’m dating myself. So be it. For what it’s worth, Beastwars probably have a higher budget.

“Realms” was the most striking impression made by Blood Becomes Fire — you might say I used the chorus for the headline of my review — and on an album of songs as big-sounding as those of Beastwars, it’s a remarkable achievement. Likewise, the video is the latest in a series of grand visual statements from the self-releasing four-piece, whose commitment to presentation is also plain to see in the cover art of their two to-date full-lengths. Still, as aware as they are of the need to draw the eye, that takes nothing away from their propensity both to bludgeon tonally or catch listeners with infectious hooks. Most of all, “Realms” proves that, and the video draws together the best of both worlds to one righteous package.

And while you’re chuckling at the fact that I just said “righteous package” without a hint of irony, get yourself abducted by Beastwars‘ video for “Realms” below:

Beastwars, “Realms” official video

Beastwars Release New Video feat. Alien Abduction // Astral Travel // Parallel Dimensions

New Zealand sludge rockers Beastwars are proud to present the brand new clip for “Realms” from their critically acclaimed new album Blood Becomes Fire.

The Hamish Waterhouse directed video explores the idea of astral travel, alien abduction and parallel dimensions coexisting in suburbia.

Beastwars are about to begin a New Zealand tour then perform at the Big Day Out festival in Auckland alongside Pearl Jam and Ghost B.C. before returning to Australia in early 2014.

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