BODY COUNT releases ‘Fuck What You Heard’, a blistering anthem that takes aim at the nation’s political landscape and the upcoming presidential election. With its unrelenting hook of “Democrips and Bloodpublicans”, Ice-T delivers a provocative critique from his independent perspective. Through a seamless blend of footage, the music video highlights the chaotic and often brutal clashes that have come to characterise the current political climate of the U.S.
Stream ‘Fuck What You Heard’ here.
On the new single, frontman Ice-T explains:
“I have friends across the aisle, but my views are balanced and unapologetic.”
‘Fuck What You Heard’ follows last single ‘Psychopath (Ft. Fit for an Autopsy)’, and is another track off BODY COUNT‘s forthcoming album, Merciless. Their last release, Carnivore, was released in 2020 and earned the band a Grammy for Best Metal Performance. The band recently finished their EU/UK Merciless Tour, and will headline at the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville, KY, and the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA. this autumn.
For BODY COUNT, it’s been a history of being both respected and feared – a barbed-wire thread that stretches back to the band’s origins as a project between Ice-T and Crenshaw High friend, Ernie C. Their first shot fired, the song, ‘Body Count’, was a mission statement on Ice-T’s 1991 O.G. – Original Gangster. That’s the blueprint they’ve been running on for 35+ years.
They touched a nerve with their first, self-titled 1991 album and its divisive track, ‘Cop Killer’, which inspired hatred, fear, and paranoia, but also inspired generations of bands to follow. What they took from growing up with BlackSabbath and being inspired by fellow L.A. legends like Slayer and SuicidalTendencies has only upped the ante for generations of homies and hardcore fans. BODY COUNT’s current line-up includes surviving OG’s Ice, Ernie C. and Sean E Sean, joined by bassist Vincent Price, drummer Will “Ill Will” Dorsey, Juan “Juan of the Dead” Garcia and backing vocalist Little Ice.
BODY COUNT also just launched a 360-degree, fully immersive web experience that allows fans to explore a world built around the band’s aesthetic. As they navigate the site, fans can engage in a gamified ‘easter egg’ hunt, unlocking an exclusive merch discount while discovering new music, merchandise, and other exciting content from the band. Developed by the team at Metimmerse , this cutting-edge site is accessible on desktop, mobile, or VR headset, offering a unique and captivating experience for all fans.
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