Co-based in Oak Hill, West Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia, MX THE AMERICAN unleashes their new single “Blackbird Jesus (feat. Storm Kingdom)”, a gripping blend of alternative metal, atmospheric tension, and expressive vocal layering. The track stands out with its haunting melodic flow, rhythmic pacing, and sharp mini-guitar solos that cut through the mix with emotional weight.
MX THE AMERICAN has built a powerful reputation across the rock and metal scene, sharing stages with Megadeth, Motörhead, Slayer, Spiritbox, Hatebreed, The Ghost Inside, A Day To Remember, Suicidal Tendencies, Fate’s Warning, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Helix, Overkill, Skillet, Testament, Sabaton, King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Quiet Riot, Butt Hole Surfers, Cacophony, and GWAR.
The official music video, created by Brando Jones Films, wraps the single in a cinematic, darkly ethereal visual story. It opens inside a dimly lit room where a vampiric figure drinks from a glass as her fangs catch the light. The mood shifts to a mist-covered forest cast in deep blue tones, where she wanders alone in a white gown before returning to an old mansion. Through a large window, she gazes out at the fog-drenched trees and a still lake while holding a crystal sphere, adding a ritualistic tension. The atmosphere intensifies with the appearance of a creature marked with dark paint across its face and adorned with horn-like structures, contrasted by wide, cold shots of the sea. The entire film is bathed in cool hues and slow, deliberate movement, perfectly mirroring the emotional pull and rhythmic guitar presence of “Blackbird Jesus.”
“Blackbird Jesus (feat. Storm Kingdom)” is available now on all major streaming platforms.
