Michael Monroe, 'Old King's Road' -- New Video

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy some great new Glam from Michael Monroe, still one of the best in the business. Here's the video for "Old King's Road" from the upcoming album Blackout States.

Comments

[Ace Steele]

Micheal never changes... And that's a good thing!
30+ years as rock's reigning glam vocalist!

Rock on!

[Gary]

Probably the most underrated dude in rock,at least stateside. Like Ace said,he just does what he does (and better than the rest) Icon of the genre. His song Stained Glass Heart from his last go 'round is one of my all time favorite songs of the past decade,period.

[Metalboy!]

Agree with all of the above, Gents.

If the worst thing I ever did was "Jeruselem Slim" with Steve Stevens, I should be so lucky.

Literally nearly EVERYTHING the guy has ever done is incredible and this latest song is no different.

And one of the big reasons is his influences. Just freeze frame on the walls of the apartment where they filmed the video. Not only has he been influenced by them, he knew/knows 'em all!

[Mike]

Loved the last 2 albums, really looking forward to this next one.

Saw him in a small club on the Sensory Overdrive tour, he just kills it. When you consider that he has a couple of years on Vince Neil and Axl Rose (both of whom are so far past their prime it's a joke),, you really have to wonder why the latter are filling arenas while MM maintains such a low profile.

[Ace Steele]

I too, saw him in a small club, about 5 years ago. Shot this with a cheap $30 video camera.
And it still came out pretty good.

Great performer! Always high energy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHliXe_s_A8

[Red6ixx]

he doesn't disappoint does Michael

[Jason]

One of only a handful of artists that I insisted on seeing their whole set this past summer at Sweden Rock. MM played while Ghost got their creep on at the stage directly to his back. While Ghost probably had a slightly bigger crowd, MM undoubtedly made those guys (ghouls?) look silly (sillier?) with a set full of one great song after another...and he was a nonstop ball of energy the entire time. Jumping, flipping and climbing the stage walls...all while singing and/or playing his saxophone. He's definitely a marvel at his age and one of the all-time best!

[Him]

I bet that was a great show, Jason. Just curious: do you like Ghost though? I know, I know . . . their image often overwhelms their music (and the repeated use of "Satan" gets a bit cloying).

But I think they write some pretty solid songs and Tobias Forge (er, I mean, Papa Emeritus) is an entertaining singer with a good voice.

Don't get me wrong: they don't hold an upside down candelabra when compared to Monroe. Just curious.

[Gary]

Him,I agree about Ghost. I stumbled onto them a few years ago on YouTube,and after I stopped laughing at the Satanic homage of the video,I realized the song was really good,so I did some digging. They really do write some catchy,rocking tunes. They're one of my favorite "newer" bands now. Lol

[Jason]

Ghost are OK. I "borrowed" their first album online just to check them out. Not something I listen to often, but I dig it. I saw them a couple years ago at a festival here in Ohio. It was weird seeing them outdoors at 3 PM. Would be cooler to check them out indoors.

[Him]

Appreciate the reply, Jason. Truly. And I think you and I, Gary, had the same experience. I never would have thought I would dig Ghost, in fact I avoided them, initially.

I also think they have just gotten stronger as a band the more they have figured out what their sound is supposed to be (that first album seems like a band with an image in search of a sound). But these last two (and the EP) have some really quality tracks on them: "Year Zero," "Monstrance Clock," "If You Have Ghosts" (the Erickson cover, though the original is far weirder), and "Cirice."

They also have the ironic imagery/lyrics down pat. It is a well-developed theatrical plan, trading off as many pop culture and film references (_Silence of the Lambs_, _Metropolis_) as they do occult/Satanic symbols and themes. Their videos alone are a throwback to the old 60s and 70s horror films of people like Argento or Fulci and in line with the retro-style of current directors like Ti West. And they complete it with great flashes of humor.

A friend asked me how I could like Ghost. My immediate reply was (and I was thinking of "Clock"): they are like a car crash of classic Slayer and the Beach Boys. Probably not entirely apt; but you get my point. I am sold.

[Dj]

Love Monroe. All the stuff I've heard is straight up ass kickin' rock n roll. A true original.