New York hardcore heavyweights BRICK BY BRICK – featuring Mike Valente (Guitars), Andy Parsons (Bass), Ray Mazzola (Vocals, also of Full Blown Chaos) and James Muller (Drums) – released their seventh studio album, Hive Mentality, last Friday, February 22 via Upstate Records.
Today, in celebration of the album’s release, BRICK BY BRICK have revealed a brand new music video for their raucous new track “Bar is Open“, featuring guest vocals by Tony Foresta of Municipal Waste and Iron Reagan. The video, directed by Kim Cangemi, features BRICK BY BRICK and pals Mitts (formerly of Madball) and Jimmy Gestapo (Murphy’s Law) enjoying what looks to be the party of the century at their local pub.
Guitarist Mike Valente says about this video, “This music video just depicts a day in the life amongst friends. This is how life should be – carefree and surrounded by loved ones. Sharing good times is what life should be about. The filming came naturally and captured these animals in their natural habitat.”
Vocalist Ray Mazzola adds, “‘Bar is Open’ is the sonic embodiment of the band and our lifestyle. Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed. Live hard, love hard and party hard with our friends and family. The song has its own energy and is a pure personification of the raging spirit in all of us. If you’re bored with life, you’re living wrong.”
Hive Mentality is available now via digital retailers, MerchNow, and www.upstaterecordsny.com.
