Die Choking Releases "Tonsil" Music Video

Through a Metal Injection premiere, Philadelphia's Die Choking just released its first official video created for "Tonsil," the closing track on the trio's newest EP, "II."

"Tonsil" is a brutal testimonial for human rights, standing up for an individual's option to die when in a critical or vegetative state, rather than be kept alive in an unsatisfactory manner by family members. In direct action coinciding with this very personal stance on the matter, the band manufactured a physical document which serves as a legal will to officiate one's final wishes.

"This song is a dedication to the memory of Jahi McMath who died on December 12th 2013," issues founding bassist/vocalist Paul Herzog (ex-Total Fucking Destruction). "Despite the absolute, irreversible nature of brain death she (as far as I know) remains on 'life' support. The controversy of this is obvious but my interest is geared more towards the broader subject of CHOICE in regards to medical treatment during end of life scenarios... I love fantasy, horror, and sci-fi just like the next guy.

"For Die Choking, as an outlet for me, I don't want to create fiction or fantasy... I want to help and advocate. The subject in 'Tonsil' is universal and transcends politics, it is about the reality and potential severity of the death and dying process. This process, although, can be grounded in peace and serenity. It is often centered on resistance, aggression and a frequently indecisive routine of extensive medical and surgical processes. If I can help someone handle and make the important decisions that need to be made then I can feel like I am doing some good in a very sick world."

However, the video for "Tonsil," directed by Matt Weikel, is much more direct in its approach, grittily capturing the trio smashing the song into obliteration with all of the high-speed intensity it delivers in a live setting. "Our guitarist Jeff Daniels (Burden) lives at something of an artist commune in Philly," offers Die Choking drummer Joshua Cohen (also of Cop Problem). "His roomies are all talented Philadelphians, including members of Fight Amp, and Matt Weikel, who is a rad videographer. Weikel just rolled over to our practice spot in South Philly for a couple quick shoots and that was that. We all like the old-school music videos that just showed bands rippin' it... Some dark imagery and solid editing and Matt delivered perfectly."