Clutch have released a brand new single, “Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone)” along with an official music video directed by David Brodsky. Clutch frontman Neil Fallon explains the lyrical themes behind the song.
“Early in 2021, I learned the Boss Metal Zone pedal schematic was being presented as ‘proof’ that the COVID-19 vaccine had an electronic component to communicate with 5G cellular networks. It was, of course, nonsense. It sounded like a [sci-fi icon] Philip K. Dick premise. I didn’t want to write a song specific to COVID-19 vaccines, so I went with the Philip K. Dick angle (again). The video makes no secret that this is a homage to Philip K. Dick and a future where we have distortion coursing through our veins.”
Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster also touched on the new track.
“‘Red Alert (Boss Metal Zone)’ is one of the faster cuts on our forthcoming album. It kicks in and hits like a freight train. The intensity of the recording reminds me of our live shows. This song cooks, and I can’t wait to play it on tour!”
Check out the official music video below!
Clutch is currently on tour, and will be coming through the EPIC Event Center in Green Bay on Saturday, April 9th with special guests Eyehategod and Tigercub. It is unknown whether they will be playing the new track on the remainder of this tour.
