01/25/2020 10:17

Sacrilege

Sacrilege (UK) release 'The Court of the Insane' music video

UK based band Sacrilege has released the new video for the title track of the latest album 'The Court of the Insane', released on 2nd August 2019 via Pure Steel Records.

The concept behind the video is an oneiric journey, in which the basic concept is focused on how sick the world is, a normal man who is condemned by a court of madness, judge included, who are moved by a superior force, invisible and for this reason with puppet makeup. Taking up the lyrics of the song, the Italian director Marco Paracchini focused on the story of a man sentenced to death for something he does not know he has committed, if he's really guilty of anything. The setting is 1700, in Castello Sannazzaro (Giarole, Alessandria) in Italy.

Sacrilege singer, guitarist and songwriter Bill Beadle comments:

"What a special time in Italy filming the video for the title track of our album 'The Court of the Insane'. So many great people on set and fantastic costumes made by Paola Sgauzzini. All of this wouldn't have been possible without Vale Campagnale organising it and getting top Italian director Marco Parrachinni to enable everything to progress smoothly. We also got some fabulous photos taken by Chiara Galliano. Thank you to everyone involved and we can't wait to make the next Sacrilege video."

Drummer Neil Turnbull adds:

"Working on 'The Court Of The Insane' video was a really interesting project to experience. The choice of the setting at Castello Sannazzaro was just perfect to correlate with the theme of "anti-justice" and repression. We are all so pleased with the striking vivid nature of the final video, directed by Marco and his fantastic production team!
It was a real pleasure to work with all the live cast who threw themselves into the storyline wholeheartedly. Thanks again to all. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did making it!"

Bassist Jeff Rolland says:
"With little information in advance of the filming, it was difficult to envisage how the final result might look like. A tour around the impressive Castello Sannazzaro confirmed it as a wonderful setting to provide something really special. Marco marshalled the whole video superbly with a combination of firm planning and direction coupled with a relaxed manner that enabled everyone to enjoy the experience. It was a joy to work with all those involved."

Lead guitarist Paul Macnamara adds:

"The filming for 'The Court of Insane' was a supremely well organised event - from the authenticity of the costumes and the attention to detail of the makeup artists, to the lighting and camera angles. We had a great time playing our parts. Thanks to all contributors - production team and actors... and especially to Marco and Valeria for the overall direction and management of the event. Castello Sannazzaro is the perfect setting for the song - The Court of the Insane. Dark and epic. Great song. Great video."

Track listing:
1. Celestial City (06:04)
2. Lies (03:39)
3. The Court of the Insane (06:01)
4. Bring out Your Dead (06:19)
5. Depression (04:50)
6. No Bequeath (07:20)
7. The Prophet (05:44)
8. Unhinged Mind (06:42)
9. I Can Hear the Silence (04:45)

Sacrilege are:
Bill Beadle - vocals & guitar
Neil Turnbull - drums
Jeff Rolland - bass
Paul Macnamara - lead guitar (ex-Salem)