Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of “Feel The Misery“, the video for the title track of MY DYING BRIDE‘s latest opus and 12th full studio album, can be seen above. The CD was released on September 18 via Peaceville Records.
Using The Raft Of Medusa by French romantic painter Théodore Géricault as visual inspiration as well as taking cues from the bands own bleak and foreboding music, MY DYING BRIDE‘s latest video — which was directed by James Sharrock (Invadetvproductions.com) and Ryan Mackfall — is a harrowing tale of tragedy and loss.
Filmed on the stunning Pembroke coast of South Wales and in particular, St. Govans Chapel, the scenes were set to play out the narrative as vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe takes the role of a lone musician and poet who stumbles upon a fallen maiden while combing the seascape for curiosities.
Clearly the victim of a recent shipwreck, she is gathered up and removed to a suitable, sombre resting place, all the while the mournful “Feel The Misery” plays alongside, marrying the rich visuals with the melancholic song.
“Feel The Misery” sees a notable return to the band’s old haunt, Academy Studios in Dewsbury West Yorkshire, for recording, where all of MY DYING BRIDE‘s classic early albums were produced.
Mixing once more takes place at Futureworks in Manchester, U.K. with the band’s longtime studio engineer/producer Rob “Mags” Magoolagan.
“Feel The Misery” was released on CD, vinyl, plus a special edition 2CD/2×10″ vinyl set in deluxe earbook format, with exclusive music and expanded booklet.
“Feel The Misery” track listing:
01. And My Father Left Forever
02. To Shiver In Empty Halls
03. A Cold New Curse
04. Feel The Misery
05. A Thorn Of Wisdom
06. I Celebrate Your Skin
07. I Almost Loved You
08. Within A Sleeping Forest
(via Blabbermouth)
