 On Wednesday, in near 100-degree heat and high humidity, a riot broke out in the exercise yard of the Sybil Brand Institute, the women's prison in East Los Angeles, where Slayer shot the music video for the new track "Repentless." In fact, while Slayer performed the track under that punishing sun over an eight-hour period, the "prisoners" had to stage a riot for somewhere north of twelve takes before director BJ McDonnell finally called it a wrap. But that was all pretty much in keeping with McDonnell's brutal vision for the clip, a vision that many in the veteran cast and crew referred to as "more like something for a feature film than a rock band's music video."
This is McDonnell's first stint directing a music video. He directed the 2013 horror film "Hatchet III," and his rich resume as a motion picture cameraman includes "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Ant-Man" and "The Interview." For Slayer's "Repentless," he and the video's producer Felissa Rose pulled together a gang of actors and crew who have been part of some of the most iconic horror films ever made: Derek Mears ("Predators," "Friday the 13th"), Tyler Mane ("Halloween"), Jason Trost ("Hatchet III"), Danny Trejo ("Machete," "From Dusk Till Dawn"), Tony Moran ("Halloween's" Michael Myers, "American Poltergeist"), Sean Whalen ("Men In Black," "Halloween II"), and Vernon Wells ("Mad Max 2," "Commando," "Weird Science") all are featured inmates in the video. And if that wasn't enough, McDonnell and Rose brought in stunt coordinator Nils Allen Stewart who is known for his work on films like "Planet of The Apes," "Anger Management" and "Daredevil." Slayer's prison yard performance is just one facet of what promises to be a grizzly video. While McDonnell and Rose are keeping full details about the video tightly under wraps until its premiere, it's safe to say that there was a lot of blood spilled within those prison walls. The date for the premiere of Slayer's "Repentless" music video will be announced shortly. Repentless, Slayer's 11th studio album, is due out September 11 (Nuclear Blast), and is already receiving some pretty amazing press.  No Solicitors is now in 4 film festivals!!
Including; Scare-A-Con, Motor City Nightmares, Halloween Film Festival, Fright Night Film Festival. No Solicitors has also been nominated for Scare-A-Con awards: Best Feature-Length Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Eric Roberts). Felissa is producing the new music video for the metal band Slayer. Stay tuned for more information...   Forget what you know about horror conventions and music fests because we’ve got news for you. MassConcerts, New England’s largest indie concert promoter is bringing you the 11th Annual Rock & Shock – the only event of its kind in the Northeast.
We were the first to blend horror conventions with music. So while fans can meet their favorite horror film stars, directors, writers and bands during the day - at night we have well-known national bands performing each night next door at The Palladium…That’s why this event is called Rock & Shock. The live music takes place at The Palladium and DCU Center. Bands that have played in the past have included Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Gwar, Misfits, Insane Clown Posse, Meshuggah, Type O Negative, Turbonegro, Mushroomhead, Wednesday 13, God Forbid, DevilDriver, The Haunted and others. The convention part takes place next door at DCU Convention Center. It includes horror film actors, directors, make-up artists, costume designers, film makers and distributors, tattoo artists, toy and model makers, costume contests, horror industry professionals and vendors, comic book artists & vendors, film screenings, CD and DVD vendors, appearances and signings with bands playing the Palladium, models and actors in costume, and many other artists and vendors. Felissa has taken part in a new documentary film "Long Live The King" check out the website or head over to facebook to learn more.  "Toxic Rose" Felissa's new jean collection will be available soon.... Don't worry we will keep you informed the second we have a released date, in the meantime check out some of the designs..... |
