With 2024 marking the 30th anniversary of the original Crow movie — as well as the release of the polarizing new remake starring Bill Skarsgård — Life of Agony were inspired to pay tribute to the ’94 cult classic and its late star Brandon Lee, both of whom had a huge impact on them during their early years. The result is the stunning new song “The Crow (In Memory of B.L.),” a gorgeous, grunge-goth elegy that would’ve fit nicely on the original film’s beloved, generation-defining soundtrack featuring the Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, Pantera and more.
The single arrived accompanied by a cinematic, Crow-hailing music video directed by Derek Soto/Sinestra Studios, with motion graphics by The Dor Brothers, and Revolver is proud to premiere both the song and its visual right here right now. Watch and listen above.
“There’s something very special about the original Crow that made it timeless, and there’s a reason that it resonated with us as kids,” LOA bassist Alan Robert commented. “It was an absolute tragedy… Brandon Lee was killed the year we did our first album River Runs Red, and by the time The Crow came out in ’94, he was already a legend. Brandon completely embodied the role, made it iconic, and lost his life in the process. It was just so incredibly sad and affected us deeply. He was such a charismatic character and in the very beginning stages of his career. Director Alex Proyas captured lightning in a bottle.”
Guitarist Joey Zampella added: “We thought that creating a song and a sound that would seamlessly fit on the original soundtrack and film would be a perfect way to honor Brandon and his legacy.”
“The Crow (In Memory of B.L.)” was recorded, produced, and mixed by Zampella (who also co-produced the group’s last album, The Sound of Scars) and mastered by Grammy-award winner Howie Weinberg (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers).