I was at this show. The bill was Elder, Kings Destroy, Apostle of Solitude and Clamfight, and it was May 5 of this year at the Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn (review here). It was a great night, by all accounts. Kings Destroy were celebrating the release of their self-titled (review here) via War Crime Recordings, and they were doing so at the place that’s more or less been their home base for the last several years, surrounded by friends and family. I was very glad to have been there.

Whenever possible or appropriate for me to do so, I try to post a video by Frank Huang. Not that the dude needs my help in the slightest, but the Brooklyn-based videographer is so on his game, every single time out, that you know immediately it will be quality work that deserves every eyeball that winds up on it. Murphy from KD is right when he talks below about Huang‘s documenting Brooklyn’s heavy scene. He’s the kind of guy that in a few years someone will make a documentary about, and rightfully so. Some people should earn a living just by existing, and Frank is one of them.

It’s fitting that he should be the one to have shot and edited the new Kings Destroy video for “Smokey Robinson,” since he, like the band, is a part of the weird heavy explosion that’s happened in Brooklyn the last seven, eight years or so. I was glad to see him that night, stood next to him and tried (also failed) to stay out of the way while he filmed. Again, that was a fun night. Everybody killed, front to back, and it was a firm reminder of all the things I miss most about going to shows in New York. Mostly the people I see there.

Kings Destroy have some big news coming. I’m not allowed to say what it is or I would, but it’s incredible. Keep an eye out.

“Smokey Robinson” is a great tune. I remember when they started playing it live, the starts and stops. It opens the record, which, if you haven’t heard yet, just fucking click the link and get yourself a copy. You’ll thank me later.

They’re playing with Acid King (some other cool bands as well) this weekend, and with YOB and Black Cobra next month. Dates follow the video. Enjoy:

Kings Destroy, “Smokey Robinson” official video

NYC stoner rock/doom rock unit, KINGS DESTROY, unveils a brand new video for the track “Smokey Robinson.” Shot by Pit Full Of Shit’s Frank Huang at their official record release show earlier this year at Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus Bar, the tune comes by way of the band’s self-titled War Crime Recordings-issued full-length.

Of the latest clip, vocalist Steve Murphy comments, “Our previous videos always had storylines so this time we bring you a live sampling of the band. It made sense to have it filmed at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, New York on our record release show because that place is home to us much like CBGB was home to our hardcore bands. The people at Saint Vitus have nurtured us from our early days. We also chose Frank Huang to produce it. Frank is in the process of documenting the heavy scene in NYC like no one else. His work is important and down the road it will be Frank who will be recognized for his tireless contribution to our scene. I did not tell the band that we were doing this video so it’s a true representation of KINGS DESTROY live. The words of the song have darker undertones about the problems we have with racial equality in our country. The words play off the more upbeat tempo of the song.”

In related KINGS DESTROY news, the band will take to the streets again on a short run of live dates supporting the likes of Acid King, YOB and more with future onstage debauchery in the plotting stages.

KINGS DESTROY:
10/24/2015 Kings Barcade – Raleigh, NC, w/ Acid King, Demon Eye
10/25/2015 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY, w/ Acid King, Sanhedrin
10/27/2015 Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA, w/ Acid King, Heavy Temple
11/7/2015 Webster Hall (Marlin Room) – New York, NY w/ Yob, Black Cobra

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Tags: Brooklyn, Kings Destroy, Kings Destroy Smokey Robinson, New York City, War Crime Recordings

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