Lord Mantis Shoots "Possession Prayer" Video

The demoralizing Chicagoan collective Lord Mantis is currently immersed in the construction of a first official video, which is sure to be a disturbing and uncomforting visual experience.

Directed, shot, and currently being edited by Brooklyn-based Gretchen Heinel -- known for recent videos for industrialists Statiqbloom, Batillus and Theologian -- and produced by Profound Lore Records and New Density, the video is being created for the track "Possession Prayer" from the "Death Mask" LP.

According the band, "the video will likely not meet YouTube guidelines due to explicit content." Stand by for the video to be presented upon its completion this Fall, and check out a still photo below. You can also see the band live on these dates:

10/07/2014 Geno's - Portland, ME
10/08/2014 Sonny's - Dover, NH
10/09/2014 Spotlight Tavern - Beverly, MA
10/10/2014 Dusk - Providence, RI
10/11/2014 The Pinch - Washington, DC
10/12/2014 The Acheron - Brooklyn, NY
10/13/2014 Kung-Fu Necktie - Philadelphia, PA
10/14/2014 Church - Boston, MA
10/15/2014 The Depot - York, PA
10/16/2014 Cafe 611 - Frederick, MD
10/17/2014 Summit - Columbus, OH
10/18/2014 Jabber Jaws - Allentown, PA
10/19/2014 Hideaway - Johnson City, TN
10/20/2014 The Handlebar - Pensacola, FL
10/21/2014 Siberia - New Orleans, LA
10/22/2014 Will's Pub - Orlando, FL
10/23/2014 Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC
10/24/2014 TBA
10/25/2014 Riot Room - Kansas City, MO