Sleigh Bells - Locust Laced (Official Video)

[@thecolbykelly]

Sleigh Bell’s music sounds like someone trying to cram 5 songs into a 1 song bag. It’s amazing

[@pumpkineder]

Backup dancers / vocalists absolutely killed their moves in this

[@ameleamusic]

The backup singers' choreography (so enthusiastic, so good!) contrasting with Alexis just slamming into the wall hehe

[@tychambers4629]

Sleigh Bell’s music is like if an introvert actually said everything on our mind all at once. Been a fan since the first album. Keep speaking my language. 😎🎸

[@kidkruschev]

100% agree

[@powerthepatterns]

I love this

[@iron_recluse]

lol spot on

[@eeyorebill04]

@@kidkruschev username checks out

[@myautobiographyafanfic1413]

Oh no.

[@SmellsLikeNothing]

this is unironically one of their best songs to date holy crap this kicks ass

[@GnarDawgeh]

I feel like dynamite! I feel dyin' tonight!

[@etchija]

Agreed, I'm so glad this album is Treats-y

[@NateBuker]

Many mornings I wake up singing "I feel like dynamite, I feel like dying tonight" -- it feels like I'm casting a curse over myself but maybe that's the way to go. Ya got me Sleigh Bells. Got me good. 😊

[@rapthor666]

The combination of a sweet voice and a guitar spitting riffs Still works like magic

[@kidkruschev]

It’s too fucking good

[@flickrfade]

This shit was supposed to be a one trick pony. It was supposed to get old after Treats. That album was supposed to take this sound, these ideas, as far as it could go. The two of them were supposed to have a messy falling out, an interpersonal conflict; he was supposed to try to replace her with some whatever girl off of some singing competition reality show, or whatever, while she transitioned into being a low-rent Katy Perry. Ya know? And it didn't happen. Here they are, a decade later, making music that's as vital as ever and stabbing me in my soul in entirely new and creative, inventive ways. Fuck my life, and thank fucking god, because I'll take every single bit of it I can, and thank you very much. Few are the albums that can affect me this hard at this point in my life, because I'm past the age where that's easy. I'm at the age where you have to REALLY earn it. And they do--they have--every single damn time. I'm not naive enough to think they can keep it up forever. But they weren't even supposed to be able to keep it up this long! So . . .

[@Grasses0n]

@@flickrfade that's what makes Sleigh Bells infinitely better than Poppy and similar acts.

[@ripwednesdayadams]

I love sleigh bell’s ability to combine genres in fresh, original ways. I don’t get why this band isn’t more popular. I’m a punk/metal/hardcore kid at heart but I also love 60s wall of sound girl groups so this is right up my alley.

[@shawnsather8037]

I feel the same way!!!

[@tom_demarco]

They aren't popular because they make music every 3 years.

[@IIIOldSchooLIII]

The king and queen have returned.

[@leaanncollins4350]

Derek explains the video a bit in a reddit AMA: Derek: I'll try to keep this short. Basically Locust Laced is about fentanyl, which is killing a lot of people. It's horrible. Addiction is madness/insanity. We wanted the video to be a literal representation of that type of insanity, hence Alexis sprinting into a brick wall over and over again while I drink myself to death in front of a live audience. The smiles and "goofy" shit is just the sugar to help the medicine go down.

[@glengamble526]

Aside from the incredible voice she possesses, Alexis has that ‘thing’…presence, ‘it’, Star Power, where you can’t take your eyes off of her.

[@jonathanvillalobos7994]

Very well said 👏

[@mogim815]

or the camera just focuses on her for the majority of the video, making it hard to find anything to look at besides her

[@glengamble526]

@@mogim815 nope-big difference.

[@unprofound]

Absolutely. She is not really someone I'd be normally attracted to, but I'm hypnotized by her. She's got that something that's indescribable.

[@forphax416]

God they're still as beautiful as always if not even more. How did I go from 15 years old to 26 and have seemed to age more than they have in their 11 year period. I'm here for it regardless.

[@Evil_Ghandi13]

I was 25 when I first heard treats album, now I am 37 and hearing this makes me feel 25 again.

[@forphax416]

@@A51838 Lmao your point makes sense but I meant I look older than them even though they're older

[@matt32591]

I have been digging the old-school aesthetic they’ve been putting in their music videos over the recent years. With this, “And Saints”, and “I Can Only Stare”, I am loving all of it

[@alestorcrowley]

Sleigh Bells return to save 2021. Can't wait! Never say die!

[@deathmetalpotato]

🔥 ALEXIS IN TEXIS 🔥

[@matthewjames206]

😂

[@JoshuaBatch]

Yesyesyesyesyes! An absolutely killer track. No-one does it like Sleigh Bells

[@angelaschreiber2108]

I will absolutely come to a show, wheelchair and all. Mask and all! Last time I saw you play it was valentine's day in Baltimore, and I danced my butt off. Next time I'll bounce in my chair! Thank you for the music. It really resonates with me! Aloha!

[@JoonKang]

My older brother once said every time Van Halen came out with a new album he would say he doesn’t cease to amaze me. I feel the same about Sleigh Bells

[@jawarholol4651]

I bought "Treats" in 2010 and have been hooked ever since! Was lucky enough to see them open for Pixies in AZ. They sound tremendous live and Alexis is very easy on the eyes! Much love from AZ

[@harvester2739]

I met Sleigh Bells three years ago when I played The Crew. Later I decided to listen to their other tracks and now it is one of my favorite bands. Whenever I am sad or cheerful, I always go to listen to your music. For me, this is a separate world, where I am very cozy and comfortable. Thank you for your creativity, I hope you will continue to delight your fans with new material! Hello from Russia!

[@VanNguyen-rz3gw]

This song is fantastic! So lucky to be one of the fan extras in the crowd. Can’t wait to see them in October

[@etchija]

You were great

[@lelandgaunt9985]

That’s a Nguyen!

[@SquareNoggin]

What's it like to be on a music video shoot? Are they like playing the track over and over through speakers to line it up? What kind of direction did they give you? Looks like you guys are in costume - how did that work? Was there just a big wardrobe and somebody trying to pick the right outfits for everybody? Or were you asked to bring something that fit a certain theme? How involved was the band in the particulars of the music video shoot? Did the musicians hang and out and talk to the extras? How long did it take? How did you get invited to participate? Also, which one are you? People wanna know. Rather, I wanna know haha. It's a pretty cool video for a wicked awesome track and I'm curious how these sorts of things come about.

[@VanNguyen-rz3gw]

@@SquareNoggin It was pretty fun actually. I got the part when they posted to instagram stories that they were shooting a video and wanted their fans as extras and to just email them. They asked us to come dressed western theme. The band was very involved. There were a lot of takes so it was about 4 hours of shooting, though that was just for when they added us, I believe they had been shooting other parts of the video earlier in the day. They didn't play the track over and over to sync with the video, but it was played over and over just for retakes. After the video was done we did get to hang for a bit, they graciously took pictures with all of us. I am the asian guy in the black and red on the middle right of the bleachers. It was an amazing experience!

[@SquareNoggin]

@@VanNguyen-rz3gw Awesome man thanks for the details!

[@deadinthescene8373]

I got to see them live a few years back in Louisville. They are an all-time favorite. Listening to them live sounds just like listening to them on vinyl. Alexis and Derek are a force to be reckoned with.

[@AlexxxisJoy]

ahhhhh i would love to see them live!!

[@deadinthescene8373]

@@AlexxxisJoy they're excellent live. Hope to catch them live again one day.

[@ThePersonNetwork]

0:38 I love this energy so much

[@UnhappyTooth]

A year with new Sleigh Bells music is a good year

[@brunaoliveira5589]

Thank god, they are back

[@Elriuhilu]

There's the Sleigh Bells that I love.

[@jaxonrohrer]

IM LOSING MY MIND, I’ve been listening to this song all day and its so incredible

[@anniearonburg]

“The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater.”

[@serpiuss]

TOTAL 'SHARTY VICTORY

[@kasa0024]

New Bells! 2021´s officially saved!

[@Grasses0n]

I just discovered this band. The heavy guitar and female vocals with pop sounding beats have me in love!

[@rickyfitts09]

Finally. Tickets purchased for tour and new music is here. My heart is full, god how I love Derek and Alexis

[@christophejergales7852]

I love this band. And I'm so glad to hear a guitar forward song. I know this guy used to be in Poison the Well, so I know he's got the urge to get brutal!

[@yojorgietv]

EXACTLY WHAT OUR EARS NEED RN!

[@Thickestdickest]

Why am I just finding her today? Frick I hate and love when u find a new wicked band cuz u hate to of missed so many years with them but love that u found a new wicked band Just love it

[@Evil_Ghandi13]

listen to their album Treats. amazing!

[@jtsiren1676]

Sleigh Bells, your artsy and nostalgic ways are very much appreciated.

[@salvador_dali_parton1454]

This song invokes all of the feelings - my fav from them in a long long time - this era is LIT 🔥

[@MySpider74]

Guitar freaking riffs yeee yee haw

[@Liquidozphecal]

I have a good feeling about this album.

[@devon674]

god everything about this is just so fucking flawlessly iconic

[@alchemicalrecords]

The lyrics! The Fashion! The voice! LOVE!!!!

[@matthewjames206]

That guitar riff! 🤘

[@thenonoman]

Yup. Sounds like Sleigh Bells. This is a good thing.

[@vladislavtrevin4336]

I cannot stop from hearing this song on Spotify and watching it over and over on KZbin!!!! I'm glad Sirius XMU has it on heavy rotation!

[@pcp8989]

0:40 to 0:45 are the greatest 5 seconds on YT.

[@BettySpaghetty2008]

Sleigh bells music is so weird but yet here I am, addicted to all songs

[@gr8usernamebro]

Texis Alexis we will miss you in San Antonio!!! BUT I’m living for this song!! Can’t wait for the album to drop!

[@markhill553]

Those guitar licks are the sickest!

[@jaclynwilliams6136]

I can't stop watching this over and over. The aesthetic is very creative.

[@alyssalunalikethemoon]

11 years being a fan, and you never disappoint!

[@internetinsanity1611]

hidden gem

[@Maziko_Lee]

I love Sleigh Bells so much!!!!

[@mightystu49]

This feels like it was directed by David Lynch. A+

[@nickhunt9008]

Amazing. Anticipating "Letterkenny Season 10 sent me here" across this entire album

[@schawn4925]

Beginning of this song has serial killer vibes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@bizarrejelly_hkh8090]

Found out about the group because of Lollipop Chainsaw but I found out about the song because of the movie (The Supporters). Great song BTW

[@Mizzouriboi02]

Same

[@DJProVentures]

I came here for the dog, stayed for the song. It is 🔥

[@philipbaker4970]

I always thought Sleigh Bells sounded best when they go fast and hard. This is great!

[@Dspeaker1]

Sleigh Bells has been amazing for so long!

[@mersongrim]

I love guys so much. Seriously each album is a journey i explore over and over again. Any slowed & reverb channels listening. WE NEED THIS TRACK SLOWED!!!!!!

[@silentundersea]

This makes me incredibly happy. There is absolutely nothing like a good Sleigh Bells track!

[@JaiWren]

Honestly, favorite band

[@draketrio4]

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

[@danielmarques5768]

I love Sleigh Bells song structure - Verse - Bridge - Chorus than other Brigde than other Chorus lol

[@minevere]

I love Derek in this

[@Basham86]

this is seriously one of the best songs they've done. Pre ordered the LP so fast

[@frankydank]

This is the greatest song.

[@gstein20000]

The video reminds of one of the late night adult swim videos. The song is so upbeat but the video is uncomfortable. Such a great song and video by Sleigh Bells!!!!

[@jakebowen4220]

when that riff hit i legit spat coffee

[@coastervelocity3899]

The fact that this is about FENTANYL

[@스이밍]

I LOVE SLEIGHBELLS🎸🎶🎶🎶

[@koal6934]

I love the energy of this song! The chorus actually reminds me of summer camps when we get all the kids to come up with a chant for color war, it's just so high energy.

[@mikefndobbs]

What a complete band. See you guys in Atlanta

[@shiva0]

The lyrics have a strange, headtrippy horror feel and the video just plays that up. Love it! I imagine this Queen as some Lovecraftian being.

[@jedidiahromnek5870]

SO FLAWLESS AND BEAUTIFUL

[@jimgravesus]

Great song. Great video. They still got it. Got tickets for Denver show. Seen them three times. Always deliver.

[@nikkjcrespo]

20 seconds and im already hooked, inject the new album into my veins please (also if youre in nyc let me buy your tickets to the Sept 9th show theyre sold out 😩)

[@thatdude3977]

💉 I got you!!

[@VMGStudios]

Love Sleigh Bells! Great musical duo!

[@samdonahue58]

Derek is amazing. Keep it heavy.

[@kevinkempczynski6387]

Fuckin banger as usual! No one sounds like Sleigh Bells! Unique, in your face, and empowering 💀

[@strike4may]

Just found out about this band and I'm all hooked This is heavy and yet you still wanna dance

[@gabdar22]

obseeeeeessed with the background singer/dancers, they bring so much energy to this!

[@aeternum.maledictus]

Outstanding...simply outstanding

[@11co5955]

Just found out there was new sleigh bells today, man was I not disappointed!

[@teachingthecode4651]

Wow, great song. This is the first song of theirs I've really enjoyed in a long time, and it's one of their best. I can really relate to the lyrics...

[@therogueartist]

Finally! I feel like I've been having withdrawals

[@bonitarvmirxz2835]

I’m obsessed with Sleighbells just amazing and different!♥️

[@ceroego]

Those lovely guitars!!

[@AudballXcore]

My energy is the man with the broom at the end.

[@blackpanther415]

Fucking hell. I’m re obsessed. I missed this intensity.

[@icehand220]

They deserve way more exposure

[@suziq431]

This really is the best video they have ever made!

[@checkyourhead37]

So much joy and misery, this is life and love, and best on vinyl ❤️‍🔥

[@dubbadubba875]

Wow wow wow. This is mind blowing. Thank you.

[@AlejandroMontoyaMarin]

I LOVE THIS BAND.

[@CDXLIV444]

I can't stop listening

[@othoball4005]

2 months later and this is still a BANGER

[@spectre_222]

LOVE you guys since the start. This is amazing. Still making awesome music with your own unique style. Keep being yourselves ❤

[@sereces1584]

This went so hard that I bought the song before the video ended

[@SquareNoggin]

Well this duo's got it going on holy shit

[@taylortaylor3219]

They have got be to behold by the best,Only the best.