Thirteen Goats Unveil Surreal 'Animal Kingdom' Music Video Ahead of Festival Debut

Vancouver's innovative metal band, Thirteen Goats, has released a compelling new music video for their track "Animal Kingdom," featuring guest vocals by Carly Ellen Jones. This song, the final piece on their recent album "Capricorn Rising," marks a bold musical departure for the group, blending haunting melodies with intense heavy riffs. The video depicts the band performing a ritual that ultimately leads them under the spell of a demon, portrayed by Jones. Band frontman Graham K. Miles explains that the theme explores the dangers of extremism and radicalization, drawing inspiration from surrealist filmmaker David Lynch's work, emphasizing the real-world issues beneath the surface. Set to debut at the Loud As Hell Open Air festival on August 3rd in Drumheller, Alberta, Thirteen Goats is known for their energetic live performances and genre-blending sound, which fuses various metal styles with theatrical elements. They will also perform in Sooke, BC on August 10th and Fort McMurray, AB on September 13th. "Capricorn Rising," released in July 2024 through Exitus Stratagem Records, is a concept album telling the story of Shepherd, a goat-skull-wearing Antichrist leading an animal ar...