Fleshgod Apocalypse take inspiration from a severe rock climbing accident their vocalist Francesco Paoli was involved in back in 2021 with their latest single, “Pendulum“. The incident left Paoli with broken bones and various injuries which required surgery and hospitilazation and a significant amount of rehabilitation. The video for “Pendulum” was directed by Martina L. Mclean, and Paoli offered the following on it:
“This is the first song we release since my ‘dance’ with death, back in August 2021. It’s obvious that such a life changing event would have affected our music. It took a toll on me, physically and mentally, and sharing my experience is also part of my healing process. Pendulum is just the opening chapter of a bigger story, which is yet to be told…”
Regarding the video, he said:
“The music video, realized by visionary Italian director Martina L. McLean, turned my unfortunate incident into a monumental visual experience, an awe inspiring blend of obscure symbolism, surreal architectures and nightmarish mythological creatures. It perfectly portraits the struggle and the desperation of that day, a day of defeat… but also the day of my rebirth.”
03/23 Manila, PHI – Pulp Summer Slam XX
03/25 Perth, AUS – Rosemount Hotel
03/27 Adelaide, AUS – Lion Arts Factory
03/29 Brisbane, AUS – The Back Room
03/30 Sydney, AUS – Crowbar
03/31 Melbourne, AUS – The Espy
