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Here's Brick + Mortar's Ultra-Violent New Video For "Bangs"

If videos could kill, this one would be Ed Gein.

In an interview that ran in VICE today, Chris Nieratko spoke to Brandon Asraf, of the electro-rock duo Brick + Mortar. In the interview, Asraf spoke about his new video for "Bangs," and how it was based on his ultra-violent father:

"The [video] is my chance to be in that world and tell a conglomerate of a bunch of stories I’ve heard. One story my dad told me that particularly sticks out was from when he was first doing the gambling ring. One of the restaurant managers confronted him and said, “Hey, Jack. I know you’re staying later and running a gambling ring. I want my cut.” So my dad said “OK” and told him to go into the backroom. He closed the door and beat the guy within an inch of his life with a chair. He was covered in blood and my dad threw the money at him and said, “Here’s your cut. Do you want some more?” And he never got hassled again. I don’t know if my dad has killed people, but I don’t see how you can do all that other stuff without someone getting hurt."

Brick + Mortar is in Tennessee tonight, and is traveling towards the North East over the next few weeks. Check their tour dates below, and pick up the limited edition vinyl for the "Making Moves" 7-inch (which comes in snappy highlighter yellow) right here.

Brick + Mortar Summer Tour

Jul 12 Nashville, TN - Rocketown
Jul 13 Marietta, GA - Swayze's Tickets RSVP
Jul 14 Charleston, SC - FREE House Show
Jul 15 Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
Jul 16 Newport News, VA - Buddha's Place
Jul 18 Boonton, NJ - Canvas Clash
Jul 19 Cambridge, MA - T.T. The Bear's
Jul 20 Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
Jul 21 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom