Nekrogoblikon - We Need A Gimmick [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

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LYRICS
What do we need?
What do we need?
I wish someone would tell us what we need!
We need a gimmick
Pretty little gimmick
A fool-proof plan to gain the trust
Of the human race
After all…
We come from outer space
(and we smell like shit!)
No more shame; it’s time for fame
Nothin’ to lose, everything to gain
We’ve seen it, heard it, felt it, thought it, sought it
Lived it all before
We’ve read it, watched it, bought it, stole it, sold it
Now we just want more
Listen up!
We won’t be let down anymore
Now they’ve got a killer plan
And it just might be crazy enough to work
When it all began
They were desperate, they were prideful
They were reckless, pitiful scum (and never mindful)
Never thought enough to realize that
Everything is just a joke
We’re at it again
Just us and the friends
We know what this is
No need to lie
We push that boulder up the hill...
We need a gimmick
Squishy little gimmick
The perfect way to win the heart
Of the human race
After all…
They live in the comfort zone
(and they’re a bunch of dicks!)
Watch them watch themselves on hi-def plasma television screens
We made a human costume for a goblin
Best to hide the green
Now they’ve got a killer plan
And it just might be crazy enough to work
When it all began
They were desperate, they were prideful
They were reckless, pitiful scum (and never mindful)
Never thought enough to realize that
Everything is just a joke
But that was then...
Now they’ve got a clever plan
And it ain’t half-bad
it’s got to work;
it’s just what they need
They are temperate, they are mindful
They are zealous, wonderful chums (took off the blindfold)
Never thought enough to realize that
Everything is still a joke
We’re at it again
Just us and the friends
We know what this is
No need to lie
We push that boulder up the hill...
...but then it rolls back down again
Over and over
The coldest of shoulders
They're missing the point
Misguided drones
They keep checking their phones
As if it really fuckin’ matters...
We skinned a dog to make its hair
We peeled a preschool and stole their skin
Wow, ain’t he looking debonair
Just smash the face, he’ll blend right in
Ooh! now he’s getting on the ship
We built a rocket, to send him to earth
No need to freak, it’s just a trip
I think it’s about time you got a grip
We’re at it again
Just us and the friends
We know what this is
No need to lie
We push that boulder up the hill...
...but then it rolls back down again
Over and over
The coldest of shoulders
They're missing the point
Misguided drones
They keep checking their phones
As if it really fuckin’ matters...
What do we got?
What do we got?
…a gimmick!
CREDITS
John Goblikon: David Rispoli
Nekrogoblikon: Themselves
Kayden Kross: Herself
Featured Extras: Marjana Bouazza, Angie Roman, Mackenzie Lee, Riria Niimura, Kate Gorbacheva
Pug: Boocifer
Pig: Chip
Directed by George Nienhuis (www.gnienhuis.com)
Produced by Brandon Dermer (www.brandondermer.com) and Chris Pluchar
Written by George Nienhuis, Brandon Dermer, Andy Riggin, and Nekrogoblikon
Co-produced by John Thomas Schrad
In Association With ReKon Productions
Edited by Andrew Wilsak
First AD: Jason Lombardo
Second AD: Ian Van Der Werff
PAs: Mike Loyd, Meghan Loyd, Mario Manjarrez
Camera Operator: Wojciech Kielar
First AC: Allyson Laquian
Second AC: Breon Lewis
Gaffer: Kyle Fallon
Best Boy: Derek Wilds
Production Designer: Justin McClain
Art Director: Chris Barundia
Set Decorator: Sadie Nash
Leadman/Truck Driver: Rob Starns
Set Dressers: Gabe Younes, Jake Solano
Art Assistant: Alex Olivier
Hair/Makeup Artist: Linda Marfisi
Assistant Hair/Makeup: Holly Gibbs
Goblin Makeup: Mark Villalobos
Costume Designer: Kelsey Morgan
Colorist: Ryan McNeal
VFX: Brandon Sachs
Illustrator: Alexis Bawlins
Convertible: Majestics L.A. - "The Gang Bang"
Pig Handler: Anthony Moreno

[@chrispydonut]

"Are we famous?" John: "Fuck no" Best quotes ever

[@milagronava4941]

favorite line in the whole song haha

[@HexGarry]

The vocalist is genuinely talented. Doing something I'd call like, Black Metal rapping here. He's got those guttural vocals, and a lot of speed.

[@georgevitch5566]

Yes! Scorpion's vocals have an almost percussive quality that I absolutely love. I'm usually not big on the screaming in metal but Nekrogoblikon are truly a one in a million group. Every single member is a master of thier instrument.

[@slavden]

@@georgevitch5566 hope both of you would appreciate that kzbin.info/www/bejne/goqbg3mXgthjd8U

[@brians1793]

@@slavden Was thinking of Archspire when I read that comment.

[@TheReckShopOfficial]

Definitely has strokes of White Chapel’s vocals

[@AutomaticDuck300]

I don’t like the style of vocals but I can appreciate the skill and the talent

[@wearecoterminous]

you're famous to me

[@ThisHorrorFilmDoesNotExist]

That feeling of ultimate betrayal when you realize the goblin isn't the lead singer. Edit: Don't reply to fucking correct me. At the time I made the comment, he wasn't a fucking singer. This is a relatively recent development that happened way after this video came out, and after the comment was made. I am sick of SIX YEARS of people trying to correct me on this.

[@thefaceless8796]

I thought the same thing

[@jrbird1983]

Their podcast is funny af too

[@lordofsouls9108]

i thought the goblin was the singer as well

[@jrbird1983]

the curly haired fuck with glasses

[@smithyMcjoe]

@@thefaceless8796 It's better, Mr Goblikon is the manager ;)

[@michaelgtho]

this is honestly a modern metal masterpiece

[@alkup6029]

michaelgtho lmao

[@user-sd6jz9tf8w]

wtf you are fucking kidding right?

[@cherubsasquatch2987]

michaelgtho this is the worst thing I've ever heard

[@vrykeriummelkiodes3539]

@@cherubsasquatch2987 Oh maybe you never heard that kzbin.info/www/bejne/mai0mJ2nZdJ2mqc

[@elylab9557]

Cherub Sasquatch you’re just a Sasquatch , goblins are better than you , so shut up .

[@piratczvojtapopovics]

Are we famous? Fuck no. That cracked me up. XD

[@theblocksays]

+Dimmu Popovič Internet stardom in a nutshell. LOL

[@theoldlaw8669]

Vlogers in a nutshell

[@ScorpionAndZangief]

You guys are fucking brilliant at metal and comedy. Steve Hughes would be proud.

[@noahbeutel9529]

Are we famous? John: “Fuck no!”

[@mastermanio2]

John Goblikon is the man every man ought to try and emulate.

[@zeregaa]

mastermanio2 Goblin*

[@GoldSpangledBananaBoy]

zeregaa Kobold*

[@noneofyerbisness8702]

Gnoll*

[@c3nturin896]

i am close to do perfectly his voice *dab*

[@oddluck4180]

Orc*

[@kimonmatara6903]

This band seems really savvy in terms of social critique / references...

[@wayfa13]

+Kimon Matara Heavy Meta ;)

[@kimonmatara6903]

wayfa13 Heavy post-meta...

[@SuperMKi1]

...

[@MrGrimfacade]

It's seems shallow tbh. Like if atilla and winds of plauge had an autistic child.

[@kylecarson5723]

LIKE IT REALLY FUCKIN MATTERS.....oh I thought we were sing along

[@Krageesh]

This is one of the best metal videos I have ever seen...

[@mussonman]

+Krageesh I second that motion

[@ravenandthecrow]

+Krageesh In fact, this is so metal and out of this world, it almost qualifies as adamantium (the metal that wolverine has).

[@anynamewilldo7776]

This is not metal.... Sure it can be adamantium, but not metal.

[@anynamewilldo7776]

Before I get angry messages.... I really like this song it just is from a subgenre of metal is all I'm saying.

[@SadFaceReal]

+Any Name Will Do then it still metal, all I'm saying

[@kewlade4201]

Saw them live. Opened for Gwar. First time an opening band could compete with the lead. They are both epic!!!

[@crooked-halo]

I also went to GWAR a few months ago in Dallas. GWAR was entertaining, and _some_ of their music is good, but Nekrogoblikon completely blew my mind & stole the show IMO! I'm not even into metal (old school punk & hardcore is my game), but I'm going to Nekrogoblikon this coming weekend in Ft. Worth (5/13/23). Can't wait to see them playing as the _main band!_

[@stephendarby1318]

Gwar was without ODERUSE / Dave you haven't seen Gwar it ain't the same

[@62swampboy62]

Been a while since I heard a new-to-me band that was exciting. These guys are just really damn good. And John Goblikon is the alter ego in a lot of our closets.

[@FOFballer]

Just wait until you hear their whole catalogue. And see them live. And meet John and the rest of the guys in the merch line. They're fucking great.

[@Asfragged]

Everyone has a little goblin in them.

[@grantrobison6132]

I wholeheartedly agree

[@VegaArchAngel]

Another incredible music video, you guys are fucking awesome!

[@elitemetalgirl2955]

VegaArchAngel Genius video !!

[@ofapril]

+☺EliteMetalGirl☺ Thanks Mom.

[@sebastianbastidas2193]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2bYomp8namFotE

[@MyLlamaLikesPie]

This song fucking slays

[@zappahcracker]

I love the beginning and ending. The middle parts are pretty good, too. ;)

[@ensiferumdime2880]

Damn right.

[@sebastianbastidas2193]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2bYomp8namFotE

[@ericlatham3323]

This is fantastic. There's so much talent in the band, and they get overlooked as far as being famous because they are doing something different. I personally think this video, and the message it's putting out, is a fucking masterpiece. I've never seen something like this.

[@ericlatham3323]

Also, to Nekrogoblikon, I hope you guys get the gimmick you need. Keep rocking.

[@owenolien5432]

These guys are doing something great and it's way under the radar

[@suggiethames9870]

I wonder what John Goblikon think of orcs?

[@ryanhahn9624]

lol me too now

[@adrianpayne3314]

+Suggie Thames I'm curious what the whole band thinks of A Band of Orcs XD Look'em up

[@Rudi_Gauss]

+Severitius Scorpullus thought the same :'D

[@erilaz7449]

BUILD A WALL AROUND GORGOROTH

[@jordanhill1258]

Vathek nargaroth way better lol

[@S0ld1erH3lly]

I don't know what I just watched but it was enjoyable. Like getting my eyes massaged by kittens using the tears of baby angels.

[@canadiansmarties]

You ever get a cat hair in your eye!? Shits not worth it

[@notavalible1574]

Kittens massaging your eyes, you know they have claws right?

[@xbrandi12345x]

Wtf KZbin. This has been on here for 6yrs and you are just showing me this awesomeness now? Never heard of this band before but I love everything about this!

[@dudewhy2849]

“Squishy, little gimmick” makes me giggle every time

[@thecheesewizard]

Heavy Meta is one of the most original metal albums I've heard in years. Good on you guys!

[@lancecopus5090]

"yea,woohoo!"..."are we famous?"..."fuck no" im dead 😂

[@ClubPenguinMaster88]

I enjoy the fact that the captions are automatically generated into Korean, true goblin speech.

[@N0tS33_k1ll3r]

They're the fucking size of goblins too

[@lockdudebro2136]

Their style of metal just has that groove you cant get enough of, FANTASTIC band

[@chrismcintosh7593]

By far one of the greatest albums I have ever heard in my 44 years on this planet. Each and every song is absolutely perfect.

[@exzisd]

Rogan Podcast by day Goblin by night. All day.

[@phillipnielsen6967]

exzisd fuck ya

[@exzisd]

​@@phillipnielsen6967 Post Malone Bud Light by night. Bud Light. All day. Hope he's ok. Also this Goblin is pretty cool and self aware.

[@rustyshackleford6318]

Epic reference

[@fortusvictus8297]

@SC O'Dubhlaoch lol, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWWVg31qorCdZ80 #1516 Post Malone

[@ryan4640]

hahaha!

[@CorvinusAnimus]

I was introduced to this band last night at a Dethklok show for the first time. Im a huge death metal fan and I was heavily into melodic metal in the late 90s early 2000s so the fact that this band incorporates both genres was a decent mix for me. But after seeing them live, I must admit, John Goblikon’s witty charm won me over.

[@rot_studios]

"are we famous?" "FUCK no" XD

[@kyotra]

[Goblin Slayer wants to know your location]

[@bronysaiyan5236]

[Breathes in Goblin Slayer]

[@1979DavidBowie]

souka

[@BasileHuart]

we won't tell !

[@ily.unbourne]

Good anime 🤔

[@scottperkins5038]

Between that anime and this band I have a warped view on the little green nightmares.

[@pagb666]

Looking for a viral video with NO CATS?! FAIL! Just shove Kayden with a cat into youtube and you're set.

[@HotenFif]

cats and goblins would be the best thing ever

[@zappahcracker]

+HotenFif Next album: Cats and Goblins. That'd be sick! lol

[@azurebreeze.]

... John Golbikon eats cats, you know. I don't think that video would be fit for youtube.

[@jimmysgameplaysandreviews6377]

No put her in a sexy cat costume thats how u make it on utube

[@towelie5127]

i was just like who the hell is kayden kross,then i looked it up, wasn't expecting nude pics.

[@kylenelson8417]

Just saw them live..They slayed...they actually opened with the song

[@nIIe]

John goblin has to be the best thing that happened to metal in years.

[@PhyrexianPhreak]

GobliKON

[@chirivimike9612]

This band deserve 1000x more notoriety ! just the best and most original band out there from years ! thank's for this fantastic songs !!!

[@joseruiz-sl7jg]

now i can say Nekrogoblikon is my favorite band

[@AttilaGorilla]

This is one of the best things in metal I’ve seen. Full blown metal head. I’m so bummed I didn’t know about these guys when I was at warped 2018. They played and I missed them😭

[@JoeFilange]

I've fallen down some deep, dark music hole and I can't get out of it...

[@violentjsgurl]

I can't quit listening to this! Weird, they mentioned being from space and I watched "Pain- Shut Your Mouth" right before or shortly after this. Can't remember exactly, as it was a few days ago. There's an alien in that too!

[@europianbob]

soo weird. I watched the pain video too. then this. and I'm hooked. so rad to see a fellow woman on the same bandwagon!. *fist-bump* :)

[@chrisbartoloni112]

Never even heard of this band, I'm binge watching all of your videos now and can't stop. Someone help!

[@coreyjoseph1095]

love this band they seem to have a legit awesome time with one another while making awesome music

[@IanTheGreatYT]

This is a complete masterpiece, I've known of this band for years but for whatever reason I only just recently decided to check them out, I waited way too long, this is incredible lol

[@ConorOG]

i just came from the etc podcast. Im Scared

[@SuperColinTV]

ConorOG Welcome, to the land of stench

[@Dennisjay9]

ConorOG That podcast was so hard to watch but the music is really good

[@dr4kkar]

ConorOG which podcast? where can I find it?

[@ConorOG]

John Rolando Aristizabal Zuluaga ETC PodCast.

[@colehemleben6155]

That's how find this channel and I love it

[@Metalhead3326]

i found these guys on back in 2011, glad theyre finally reaching a big audience. Theyve always been one of my favourites. It just took one video, that for some reason gave them 4 millions views.

[@jeddracul6]

I am loving this band more and more

[@kukko1324]

And how ironic that they didn't get even a million views within a year

[@kylenelson8417]

This band needs to be more popular

[@skud9999]

Agree entirely

[@BitestheStuff]

True, but it's slowly getting to the million mark as well. The video itself has a ton of rewatchibility.

[@cestarianinhabitant5898]

Yeah views just go down man, pretty sure it's not cus they don't have enough gimmicks, it's the music. It's close but it doesn't have any cigar. Not enough substance. Think it's time for them to go experiment like crazy with teh music.

[@unknownvariable7778]

If it was a little more goblin-y and little less human metal-y maybe that's the trick. You need to hear, like, hammers clanking away at things and unseemly murmurs in the backgrounds at all times. Also, the occasional explosion.

[@BacklTrack]

I still can't believe how big these guys got. I remember finding their first demo in high school and thinking it was such a cool concept.

[@sokerampage]

If I don't listen to this everyday then my day is not complete

[@D1rt3nthu51ast]

2:00 I love how the money he's throwing is all in ones

[@sammyforeman9732]

😂😂😂 #rack city bitch

[@buttaknives5544]

the goblin is the best actor in the last 30 years prove me wrong

[@jayreagan5999]

This is the greatest music video of our time.

[@bennytolkienfreund7182]

Jay Reagan No (I think so) Nekro Goblicon No one survives is better ^^ ;)

[@TrailerTrashThorne]

Gemüticher Baum yeah deff, all jokes aside No One Survives might be in the top 10 best music videos I've ever seen lol

[@todd1304]

It's even more funny that this video didn't blow up. I'd give it a 17/17 pretty funny and great idea.

[@sendmeflowers8110]

Todd it kinda is now cause KZbin put it in recommended lol

[@LizardWizard35]

I get the distinct impression they don't take this too seriously lol

[@nickevans5536]

Just found you guys the other day I am really digging what you guys are doing! Keep it up!

[@RevOwOlutionary]

Are we famous? Fuck no!

[@KingOfShadeEmpire]

No way! You watched the video too?

[@SugeWhite45]

Post Malone brought me here and I'm never leaving.

[@francescaball9550]

I have to say this about these guys: Just 1 heck of a killer breath of awesomeness uniqueness and talent! Im not always a big fan of music i have not gotten all the words heard correctly. Like i said i just came across this group and im absolutely watching everything they have and will want much more. I love you guys keep up this kind of work!!! Well done!!!

[@yukimori2104]

I came here by way of Wednesday 13 - fell in love - listening to Nekrogoblikon ... all day long ... ! Need more ... Nekrogoblikon ... videos so great!

[@roughwoof]

*I'm going to play the song over and over for my 4-year-old daughter and make her grow up on this band... Basically, I'm going to brainwasher. I'll play it on holidays. I'll play it on birthdays. I'll play it in really special events going to her school.*

[@Devilicious.]

We need more parents like you ❤

[@Scottocaster6668]

Put headphones on her while she's sleeping and play this song on repeat! 👺

[@ThatSpecificIndividual]

The new Styx game looks good.

[@wack-a-dude6702]

I would play Styx 2077

[@mattchapman9148]

I bet this was insanely fun to film, what an amazing video

[@jasonwhipe9270]

I'm glad to see a great band have a great sense of humor

[@BitestheStuff]

A million gimmicks!

[@nathanhowlett8893]

I feel like the entirety of my life was a waste up until I started listening to this band

[@taarthestalker925]

Congratulations to 1 000 000 views!! Best band ever

[@jotuthegamingguru8809]

Umm. Why am I JUST NOW GETTING RECOMMENDED THIS?! MY SKIN IS TURNING GREEN AND MY VOICE IS. MRGLGLGGGL!!!!

[@fredpayette5146]

"Kayden Kross means more views" Truer words have never been spoken !

[@TheSlicktyler]

Never have I ever wanted to dance to metal more than this song

[@imhatchmantoo]

This is best metal/rock video ive seen in a long time.

[@richardjackson9584]

"...are we famous?" "Fuck no!" 😂

[@Vassios]

What a song , i feel so bad that i just discovered this masterpiece , i am totally a fan

[@jeanpatrickmeunier8493]

@AlexHefner needs to see this!

[@TheTeezmo]

One of the best songs I've heard this year! Great job m8's!

[@musicvideoenhancer]

Man... I'm glad I clicked in this video! Amazing music, amazing video!

[@TheJoker-xx6bn]

Hmm.. a good gimmick would be to turn everyone else into goblins! Haha. Get John to cast a "transformation spell" on Nekrogoblikon.

[@CliftonEsajas]

:-)

[@MrJulking]

Clifton Esajas (whispers): hail hydra

[@CliftonEsajas]

I heard that :-) Bendix Katharsis Salute,

[@harmfulhazard]

Bendix Katharsis Funny thing is, I know exactly what you mean by that...

[@SpiritOfHugs]

Bendix Katharsis WHAT DID YOU SAY? I CAN'T HEAR THE MUSIC IS TOO LOUD!

[@iseethetop]

Literally the best band ever. 💚

[@avigokuu]

i love this band and all. but man, this music video is underrated. i can watch this all day

[@Ejtan]

Awesome music video, awesome song. Thank you, Nekrogoblikon.

[@threeletteragent]

OH MY GOD!!!! My dark fantasy of Goblincore has been fulfilled!! YEESSSSS!!!

[@EfanSnyper]

I love every part of this

[@juggaloscrub365]

At the very end of your video you said you're not famous yet. But the fact is you really are. A lot of my friends either already know about you or I've introduced them to you guys. Either way we love your music and love everything you do and can't wait to hear more

[@s.o.g1530]

Oh yea . this is perfect. Good band . good metal !!!

[@RyGuyRy]

God i love this BAND! Keep It up Guys!

[@RyGuyRy]

Hahaha,that rap part was so attila..

[@DinosaursSayRarr]

Ry Guy Except actually fun to listen to lol

[@quintenturner4807]

+Jeremy Kocis never has there been more reckage in one sentence

[@TheEtherny]

Gotta give it to these guys for actually putting thought into their videos

[@zerogrey3798]

The absolute best band spotify has recommended to me yet. I was looking to set up a Dethklok playlist at work,,, but I got these guys mixed in as well and I'm not unhappy about it.

[@TheRumChum]

hell ya! love the ending, "are we famous? , FUCK NO" keep it uuuuup \m/

[@user-ze6dx5bl5w]

Brilliant work. Guys, you are real awesome band.

[@hughcaires7434]

"Are we famous? " "Fuck No!" funny shit. 🤘🤘👍🤘🤘

[@ihansn777]

you guys make the best videos.

[@demonslet]

"are we famous?" well listening again in 2019 so you got some fame:D

[@smokedks]

First time hearing this band... 1st listen, I wasn't sold. By the 5th listen.... well I guess I must be! *listens to all Nekrogoblikon*

[@theimmortalsleazus8057]

Same here

[@turdburgler3628]

Not to be a hipster but I've been listening to them since high school lol I'm 30 now... holy fuck has it been tht long? Glad to see them still going strong, but they deserve a much bigger audience

[@metal-up-my-bass163]

This is like the perfect video omg

[@alexsandoval7202]

Wow . This truly is a masterpiece. You got my push of the stone up the hill

[@shawnwilliams7757]

Why haven't I seen this until now?! (0.0)

[@viewsfromthepit]

Awesome song and video. Also Kayden Kross

[@baileygrimlythe6048]

By far my favourite band

[@joannens6011]

I love this so much 😭

[@wesleytownsend8214]

I enjoyed the tune! Not really sure if this supposed to just be a done in an ironic manner but I want to look the band up and buy albums cause the music is killer. I will be insanely disappointed if this isn’t really a band just a KZbin skit. Great video, great lyrics and meaning, and very fun music! Everything I want from a metal band. Thank You!

[@JackieL0315]

Absolutely love you guys!!! My son turned me onto you... you have a new subscriber 🤘🤘🤘

[@kuruoshii]

I can't stress enough, how much this still amazes me ♥

[@dmytromorhun9752]

I love that guys. You've made my day :D

[@FrejthKing]

This............... IS AMAZING