The Violent Hour, led by Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies), have released the video for their latest single, “Sex and Cigarettes.” Written and conceptualized by Harvey, who also scouted locations including LA’s iconic Circus Liquor and the Mustang Motel, the track is the third video from the band’s debut EP (read our review here and our interview with Harvey and Charlie Benante at this location). In addition to the video’s release, The Violent Hour have been added as direct support for Steel Panther’s December tour.
Harvey comments:
“‘Sex and Cigarettes’ was the first song I wrote for The Violent Hour EP. It’s fun, sexy, and a full-throttle riot-grrrl love letter to chaos and chemistry. I wanted to capture the energy and instant camaraderie we have as a band in a modern, Russ Meyer-esque fever dream that turns a simple road trip to a gig into absolute madness. I enlisted director Nathan Mowery to bring the vision to life. He’s not only a filmmaker, but also a wrestler, so I knew he’d nail the finale I imagined. The final cut is exactly how I dreamed it—gritty, sexy, and a little unhinged… just like the song.”
Rhythm guitarist Allie Kaye adds:
“We hadn’t been a band for very long before filming the video, but spending a full day together to shoot these killer scenes brought us closer together as a group.”
Lead guitarist Kiana De Leon states:
“The energy on the set of our first music video was truly unforgettable. Every moment filming felt less like work and more like hanging out with your friends, everyone just naturally vibed with each other. The chemistry was instant, and we all clicked as a whole. It was all good vibes, start to finish, and you can truly feel that excitement in every single scene.” “If you’re not having fun with your band mates,” added drummer Sasha DeLeon, then what are you doing?”
Bassist Jewel Steele concludes:
“I never had so much fun filming a music video. My favorite part was Carla driving the 63’ Ford Falcon Futura all around LA while we were rocking out and having a blast!”
Watch the clip below:
Tour Dates with Steel Panther
12/04 St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
12/06 Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
12/07 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
12/10 Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
12/12 Green Bay, WI @ EPIC
12/13 Council Bluffs, IA @ Horseshoe Whiskey Roadhouse
12/14 Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
12/16 Springfield, IL @ Boondocks
12/17 St. Charles, IL @ The Arcada Theatre
12/18 Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
12/20 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
12/21 Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall
