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Shrapnel release new music video for ‘Begin Again’

SHRAPNEL have released a new music video!

The new music video, for the track Begin Again, is taken from the UK thrashers’ latest studio album, Palace For The Insane, which was released back in May. The new music video was first premiered via Decibel Magazine.

Speaking about the song and its accompanying music video, guitarist Nathan Sadd says, “we’re really proud to present the new video for Begin Again from the new record! The song holds a lot of meaning for us personally, as it deals with a lot of issues surrounding mental health. It came together following the passing of a friend of the band, and the entire UK thrash scene. It was a really shocking and upsetting experience for us, as we all had great memories with him and he was really important throughout the history of our band. Each of us has had our experience with mental health concerns, so it was a cathartic experience creating the song, and talking through some of these things. The song is really different for us, and we love it.

Costin Chioreanu [AT THE GATES, GHOST, ARCH ENEMY], who designed the cover for the new record, did an incredible job on the video. He took a lot of influence from his own experiences in creating both. We were blown away! On another level, the song shows that we’re not afraid to step outside the boundaries of thrash and bring something new to the table. I don’t think many thrash bands could or would write a song like Begin Again. We sought to make something that places us among the best and most diverse thrash bands out there today.

There was a lesson in this for us. If you’re feeling alone, or feeling like there’s no escape from the things weighing you down – especially during the COVID crisis – please reach out and talk to someone. People can seem fine, but be struggling inside. Please look after yourselves, and look out for your friends and family.”

Watch the official music video for Begin Again here: 

Palace For The Insane is out now via Candlelight Records. Like what you’ve heard? Be sure to check out our feature with the band here!

For more information on SHRAPNEL like their official page on Facebook.

James Weaver

Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Distorted Sound Magazine; established in 2015. Reporting on riffs since 2012.