Kerry King has finally released his solo debut album From Hell I Rise via Reigning Phoenix Music, and unveils the project’s brand-new video Toxic, which has been co-directed by Jim Louvau and his partner Tony Aguilera.
Similar to King’s acclaimed Residue video, which was released last month, Toxic was shot at a downtown Phoenix studio and features a fiery high energy, heavy assault of a performance from Kerry’s new band: Mark Osegueda (vocals), Phil Demmel (guitar), Kyle Sanders (bass) and drummer Paul Bostaph.
Jim Louvau admits: “We’re at a point where political fatigue has set in and become an issue for most people who live in our country, no matter what side of the coin they land on. The lyrics and energy of the song showcase that sentiment, so I wanted to create something visually that almost feels like a trailer for what we are about to experience. I also wanted to address PTSD for people who have serviced in the military and how the increased political landscape affects their mental health, which often goes unnoticed”.
