Scandroid - Thriller (Official Lyric Video)

Purchase/Stream 'Monochrome'
fanlink.to/monochrome
Released just in time for the Halloween season, the lyric video for Scandroid's cover of "Thriller" pays homage to the original Michael Jackson music video, featuring shots of robotic zombies and werewolves performing "Thriller's" classic dance moves.
"I knew when I started the album (Monochrome) that I wanted to do a Halloween-related track. It only took me 1/4 of a second to conclude this would be my perfect chance to cover a track I loved during the 80s. I probably watched the 'Thriller' music video 100+ times on my parents VCR after I recorded it from MTV." - Klayton
"Thriller" appears on Scandroid's upcoming sophomore album Monochrome, available October 27th, 2017.
Scandroid returns with the full-length sophomore album Monochrome, available Friday, October 27th. Featuring 13 tracks, from the retro-synth pop hooks of "Afterglow," "Rendezvous," "Future Bloodline," and "A Thousand Years," to the instrumental epics "Oblivia" and "Searching For a Lost Horizon," Monochrome imagines an alternate future where truth is hidden in "Monochrome."
The album includes modern synthwave covers of John Williams’ famous Star Wars opus "The Force Theme" as well as a hauntingly powerful cover of Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" to be released on Friday the 13th of October. The album concludes with a bonus remix of "Thriller" from mysterious synthwave artist/producer PYLOT.
Following the international success of the debut Scandroid album (Top 10 iTunes Electronic Album USA, Russia, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia & #5 Billboard Electronic Album), Monochrome continues the journey of ‘Red’ & ‘Aphelion’ in a cyberpunk storyline set in Neo-Tokyo in the year 2518.
"...in a world of color, I see in Monochrome."
Follow Scandroid:
/ scandroid
/ scandroidmusic
/ scandroidofficial
Klayton is Scandroid:
klayton.info
Record Label: FiXT
fixtonline.com
/ fixtmusic
/ fixtmusic
/ fixtmusic
/ fixtmusic

[@typomk2]

Hmm I wonder what a scandroid ghostbusters cover would sound like, he hints very obviously

[@mirtesferreira3831]

Matt Weare Yeah!!!

[@bookingson]

Better than the reboot *cough*. But now I've got variable thoughts on how that would sound.

[@AndrewMaksymBrainNectar]

And Maybe a spooky scary skeleton, or Monster Mash cover/remix?

[@courperationX]

Okay that actually could be really cool.

[@monmonstartv5159]

make this happen!

[@stolenanjel]

Only Scandroid can take an 80's song and make is sound EVEN MORE 80'S.

[@quantumsneak1773]

T R U T H ! ! !

[@coogie3248]

HIlARIOUS

[@NikolayNikoloff]

You should listen to Gunship.

[@Big_Airplane_Lol]

YES, I agree. hahahahaha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Snowbunny-uh2hq]

im not sure many of you have a very good grasp on what music in the 80s sounded like

[@ludikrusmaximus]

The cross between a werewolf and Optimus Prime I never thought I'd need!

[@xvanathemavx]

Okay, the dancing robots are awesome.

[@generousghibli6031]

Kazuhiko Dainami I think it was neat how they moved like they were animated in stop motion. That was a really nice subtle touch.

[@fixtmemes4174]

Little do people know that the robots actually moved like that. When they built the robots for this video, they actually started to move on their own, as if they were possessed by Michael Jackson's ghost. They took advantage of it and started recording, that's how we got this awesome music video.

[@MoreEffinCowbell]

Dancing robot WOLVES you mean?

[@TheRealFobican]

Looked more like walking houndbots to me though.

[@animattronic]

Definitely wasn't intentional but it worked, and thanks!

[@totallynotarobot1]

Micheal jackson's thriller is a great song yeah but klayton has killed it with this cover definitely 100% well done

[@RComboS255]

I bet Klayton will kill all those other shitty singers like xxxtacion and more

[@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593]

Now he just needs to do a remix of the Remy parody "Trigger"..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-yXpWnipuni80

[@RComboS255]

@@Crystaldabber 77 I obviously know that and I'm so glad he is. I'm talking about singers who are just like him. I don't know much about those type of people cuz they don't interest me.

[@romanrover5839]

Well this got dark

[@whatzupwitu]

Original is better :)

[@Acti-Nerdington]

Ever since you announced that you'd be covering this song, I couldn't stop wondering how you were gonna tackle it. You did not disappoint, Klayton. This cover is fucking amazing. Also, dancing werewolf robots. 10/10 video man.

[@anthonycaruso5980]

Klayton cannot make bad music indeed, I don't even like heavy metal that much but I love Circle of Dust.

[@Khenfu_Cake]

Anthony Caruso I'm gonna be that person and say that Circle of Dust is more in the industrial metal/rock territory than heavy metal. And that is with fairly heavy (heh) on the industrial part aka the electronics;P But your point still stands:)

[@Scandroid]

Thanks!

[@ahmedbrentley1092]

i know im asking the wrong place but does someone know a way to get back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my password. I would appreciate any help you can give me!

[@adamjensen4109]

@Ahmed Brentley Instablaster :)

[@BengalBoy16]

5 years on and still a goddamn BEAST of a track!

[@Oozywolf]

Now we just need Klayton to do a full music video dancing with the robots. Then ending on him as a half-wolf.

[@TalenKlaive]

OMG yes!

[@C0LDC3LL]

Have it look like a suit of armor around him

[@Lune96Official]

Let’s not forget the Moonwalk. NEVER forget the Moonwalk. Or should I say, the “Klaywalk.” Hahahaha. Ehh? Ehh? *insert quarter in the bad puns jar*

[@ainadupuis2651]

Now that's jaw some🆕🆒😎😍🤘🎼🍻🖖

[@maxvitality8598]

even better, hot chicks dressed up like robots.

[@fyodorchrome]

October 31, 2518- No mere mortal still can't resist the Thriller

[@Zappygunshot]

That double negative would imply that the Thriller is very difficult to _not_ resist.

[@AntonioLucas91]

@@Zappygunshot yes

[@glowinthedarkshark5374]

😂😂😂

[@BlueEyesGaming]

i would fucking LOVE a fullsized picture of that wolf when hes walking at the camera. Fucking thing looks badass and awesome!

[@glaciusor]

I'd buy that, very much want

[@Asterisk_OS]

I've learned my lesson, Never question *Klayton's* abilities in making Music. This is proof of that

[@RachaelLines]

The way he sings 'tonight' - the feels!! I love it! Perfect for Halloween..

[@deepakcharles]

I know, right? Also the "thriller night". So good!

[@username32286]

That wolf robot is walking with such mesmerizing conviction lol

[@mr.pungyung8794]

Let's be honest, nothing will ever top Michael Jackson. However, I would be lying if I said that this wasn't an awesome cover. It has a higher emphasis on funk and dance, which is cool. Great job, Klayton!

[@taylormann1038]

I'm pretty sure sure a couple Kidz have "topped" ol Mike....lol

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@taylormann1038 Not cool.

[@taylormann1038]

@@ZiddersRooFurry no doubt how do you think them kids felt

[@dragongamer2670]

@@taylormann1038 Love to see some examples of this. Really I listen to all kinds of Music and really haven't felt anyone has topped what Michael Jackson and Prince both did. Seriously Come up with someone. I dare you! You have any?

[@taylormann1038]

@@dragongamer2670 already added Prince...sooo...I guess Madana has had a pretty huge impact on music tho I'm not a Fan of hers...but my comment was on of innuendo s to the actions of Michael Jackson towards children....in poor taste lol

[@desaadgaming]

Always dreamed to someone make a awesome cover of #THRILLER and that day finally arrived. Thank you Klayton.. LOVE IT. its amazing.. MJ would have loved it, i know he is dancing from the Heavens to this new rhytm of thriller...

[@CellStudios55]

DesaadOfficial Gothminister did a good one too

[@Scandroid]

He's def doing the moonwalk right now... :)

[@courperationX]

Not to discredit homeboy's good work, but there've been a few decent covers of various music genres. You should look into it.

[@francoispepe]

I want a to see Klayton dancing :D

[@regorf]

francoispepe I think that’s asking too much

[@Scandroid]

Only if I can wear my MC Hammer outfit while I'm dancing. #youcanttouchthis

[@francoispepe]

Yeah, but you'll need dancing robot chicks

[@deepakcharles]

Anyone from r/outrun? Also, this has been on repeat for for a while now. So good! Wish we had the Vincent Price laugh. 😉

[@Cassady1AndOnly]

I vote Scandroids next cover is 'Mr. Roboto' by Styx. Would be insanely appropriate considering Scandroids story setting.

[@Still-ill-Trill]

Check out The Protomen's cover of mr roboto, its pretty much the same as Scandroid

[@serakthepreparer4805]

Lol I was just about to comment with the protomen too

[@irriadin]

Excellent cover. And major props to the motion graphic artist, the composition with the robot werewolf running slowly towards the camera looks amazing. TBH IT ALL LOOKS & SOUNDS AMAZING. Can't wait for the full album!

[@animattronic]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the visuals. Also, you won't be disappointed with the full album! Klayton did a fantastic job.

[@thatshitcrayz4987]

This is my favorite cover of Thriller. I love that Klayton stays true to the vocals and the 80s funkiness but makes it modern at the same time. Fucking awesome.

[@bwalya773]

only if MJ could live to see this

[@diablerietandino1941]

Live to see one of his greatest works butchered?

[@Vedlom]

@@diablerietandino1941 Butchered? Fool. This is better than the original, take off your nostalgia-laden glasses.

[@diablerietandino1941]

@@Vedlom Has nothing to do with nostalgia, I've seen plenty of people make great covers to old songs, this just isn't one of them, it's shit.

[@miniladdlikeskids]

@@diablerietandino1941 you watch videos about the ninja turtles fuck outta here.

[@ramizkhan8203]

its after 9 years since he died (2009)

[@FreshAirVlog]

I had the pleasure of watching Klayton record this. You continue to inspire me Klay! Love this cover

[@TheEvilWarlock]

The perfect cover doesn't exi-

[@f-a-rmusic5639]

this man very rarely doeas things wrong, amazing song

[@mindaugassolys1963]

Creating Switchback and signing a contract with R.E.X. Records were his biggest mistakes.

[@f-a-rmusic5639]

U mean Switchback video, or song, 'cause song is amazing

[@mindaugassolys1963]

The song itself, he hates it. It was most expensive song he has ever made, he even has spent over 10 grand on that song in early 2000s. Just read his interviews, watch his old videos, and you'll get what's the deal.

[@limarest761]

I mean, it worked perfectly like it should be - a great banger single for a new music project. It's not that the song itself was bad - Klayton was just too tired of it.

[@hexcellerateofficial]

I've been waiting to hear this since it was first announced, and I am truly blown away. Incredible work, Klayton.

[@danmantunes3712]

WOW, so perfect and awesome this was released today, October 13, 2017...FRIDAY THE 13TH! Badass as hell itself, and I think MJ would defiantly approve of his dance style being imitated by dancing werewolf robots....I wonder now if other MJ songs can come over to the synthwave side....like Smooth Criminal....wow that would be awesome. Well done Klayton!

[@TheOfficialSiNN]

Takes a lot of guts and confidence to do any song by MJ. Good job.

[@dragondecomposition296]

This is the only thing good that's happened to me on a Friday the 13th

[@NewNikeo]

Goosebumps. One of the best covers I've heard. What an absolutely amazing track klayton!

[@UnknownSlytistik]

Second kick-ass 80s cover I've heard today. So great. Keep up the awesome work Klayton!

[@joshgee7]

where has this bionicle masterpiece been all my life?

[@AndyTrenton]

Literally chills on the chorus!

[@0xacid232]

keep coming back to this, #1 cover of all time \m/ Klayton you are a legend!

[@trueblade444]

Man, this is just amazing. This will be on repeat for awhile

[@bradlycarpenter1960]

revisit it

[@trueblade444]

@@bradlycarpenter1960 I did yesterday! It really helps mark that transition from summer to fall for me.

[@DarkusZarvix]

Favorite cover EVER! :) Long time fan of everything Klayton, and he never disappoints. Loved MJ and I love this cover even more!

[@cayleesanchez]

Omg, this is goosebumps central. I'm sure if Jackson was still with us, he'd commend Klayton for this chilling/funky cover, and its ability to evoke the same emotions the timeless gem gave us all :D

[@michaelatorn8380]

3:55 the gate fits so perfect!!! awsome music design!

[@lewisjdawes]

Such a great cover absolutely speechless on how amazing it is

[@al112v4]

Your Vincent Price was on point. Great job Klay, Robozombies and MJ, nothing gets better.

[@OldDanceMusic]

This version is completely insane!!! Great job! I can feel the 80's in the air...

[@DravenRift]

This is funky. as. HELL! i am kinda disappointing the end laugh wasn't there but that is easily made up for and i LOVE this cover. this is my FAVORITE Halloween song of all time and this is ABSOLUTELY perfect! You did Stutter proud klay, you did him proud...

[@TheNocturnal1]

Wait, what happened to Stutter?

[@DravenRift]

TheNocturnal by this time stutter is 33+ years old, so....

[@TheNocturnal1]

Drewsky unless he is immortal like Klayton..... Either way we can confirm that Klay is at least 33 years old ;)

[@DravenRift]

*takes off sunglasses* my god your right

[@bohdantoporivskyi5747]

Wow! That is so retro-modern-juicy-marvelous-funky fresh! Klayton, you are a true multigenre musical genious!

[@sijimo]

I love these dancing robots! For a long time there haven't been a lyric video that is so good! The song cover is amazing also, never thought i would hear Klayton singing Michael Jackson's Thriller!

[@MomberyMochi]

I was a kid when this song first came out and honestly this remake gives me the happy chills!!!! Love it!

[@CaelonGmail]

The remix was great, the aesthetic was awesome. I'm gonna be listening to this a bunch.

[@XoanaBalam]

¡Qué excelente versión! ¡Me fascina!

[@BEETSEEKA]

Thanks for all the production extras

[@Alpharius93]

Omg Klayton, you never cease to amaze me, when I already consider you my most favourite musician ever. I'm even getting BIONICLE vibes from the video!

[@suzylux]

honestly one of the best covers I've ever heard. yuupp. Well done Scandroid :))

[@soulphoenix13]

Dancing werewolf robots!? Perfect! Also, this cover was done so well. I love Klayton's work. He's a true musical genius that is always enjoyable to listen to on so many levels.

[@somethingtohandle]

You had me at Thriller, but totally sold me at the dancing robots. This is AMAZING!!

[@sulphuric_glue4468]

Definitely the best version of the song. The transition to the chorus gets me every time

[@ZweiPlague]

This is pure gold.

[@ripley2075]

Just discovered Celldweller and therefore Scandroid and MY GOD the fusion of genres is so good! I always love it when different types of music are combined into something new i wish i discovered this guy sooner!

[@MarshalArnold]

One of the coolest remixes of thriller I've heard! Awesome job!

[@virtututti]

This is amazing! Well done Klayton!

[@sweetpain8277]

That was incredible! Well done Klayton, as if there were any other way. MJ would have been proud.

[@woolkardigan]

An excellent update of a music masterpiece, congratulations !

[@LaurenRichardsEvans]

Being a big fan of Michael Jackson as well as Klayton, this is bringing tears to my eyes because it's the best cover song of Jackson I have heard in years, no other artist has seemed to capture the soul of his songs before. If Michael Jackson were alive, I think he would've loved this

[@Account.Deleted.]

Celldweller+Scandroid rocks! This cover always puts me in a great mood :)

[@samari4885]

I've been listening to this for over an hour now! OMG its so good - did Michael proud - Scandroid :)

[@vampire_viking]

Dude, Scandroid, you have the best synthwave music. 20/10. I started with your Star Wars Force Theme, and all your music is impressive! I hope you become super famous!

[@hauntedworldofcw]

Absolutely amazing.

[@radheksabintangakbar2085]

Did not expect this to be this good

[@chadkoon]

Love it Klayton!!! Can't wait to listen to Monochrome!!!

[@fakewerk4876]

This is GOLD!

[@rangobango9895]

i love the scan droid

[@aliciadancetaria5825]

Yesss!!!!Thank you Klayton :D I love this cover

[@courtemanchep]

WOW! Jackson would be proud! Love this!

[@patrickoriley2293]

You’re killing it dude love your work.

[@quantumsneak1773]

Best cover I ever saw & heard

[@ruach12355]

Another amazing cover by Klayton.

[@RinoaFelhart]

Still brilliant. This gold never get old!

[@paulunreal8526]

love Scandroid ..awesome as always

[@XBullitt16X]

An already fantastic song made even better.

[@catherinehart5949]

Okay. This made me shake my head and really smile today.

[@svennelsonmjmusic]

OMG how great are these animations!

[@gilgashrecaller8615]

Another awsome collab

[@flyinggoomba5127]

This is a glorious cover/tribute.

[@presidenttrahan]

I CAAN'T WAIIIT to BUMP THIS ON MY CAR STEREO!

[@stateofthedeepmedia7807]

Never thought I could like a thriller cover but damn, well done!!!

[@Kia044]

Most excellent!

[@ShadowPriestBear]

BEST COVER EVER! THIS BAND DESERVE A LOT MORE RECOGNITION! MJ HE HAD BEEN SO PLEASED !

[@slayerwench]

i bow down to thee klayton your awesomeness knows no bounds i am humbled by such kickassery

[@syriusz4344]

You did amazing job as always. Love your music keep it up

[@FrankRod]

THIS IS F*** AMAZING!!!

[@Antf222]

I love it.

[@relayone1944]

Perfect. This could bring MJ back to life.

[@davidsoto9853]

I'm so late but never knew who this was. Now I can't stop listening. ITS AMAZING

[@Razalghul29]

Just Awesome !

[@iconred13]

Ohhhhh this is amazing!

[@TheFly212]

This is amazing.

[@WhoWhereTheBee]

Duude!! Freakin' goose bumps!!

[@ThirteenOhEight]

I didn't know that I needed this in my life.

[@djversotrance]

masterpiece cover

[@davidc538]

this is god tier! amazing work!

[@completedissociation2626]

This is Majesty

[@Iamherenow]

LOVE IT thanks man

[@DubstepJukeboxTM1998]

This needs way more views. It's awesome and nostalgic!

[@WafflezDay]

This is by far my favorite cover.