The ‘Go Away’ music video filmed completely in Wolverhampton by the team at Fifty Seven Studio takes a satirical look at the food industry and pokes fun at the primary mascot of a famous American fast food chain. Royston McPoison played by band singer & guitarist Nick J.Townsend is depicted as the brother of fictional character Presley Dent (also played by and created by Townsend). “After my first visit to Hollywood I was very inspired to return there with a follow up music video that they’d find amusing. The ‘Joke’ video we released last year was well received we want to continue the trend” (Nick J.Townsend).Wesley Smith of WEAK13 states “Our videos are more movie-like these days mainly due to working with movie makers; after the success we had with ‘Joke’ we thought the fans deserved the same high standards. There are no egos in the band; in fact our front man spent more time behind the camera for this one” (Wesley Smith).
The ‘Go Away’ music video also features guest appearances by Bollywood actor Arun Kapur, professional dancer Halley Fisher, musicians from the band Naked Sunday who were involved in writing the no.16 chart topping song for the inspirational Stephen Sutton, Birmingham hip hop rapper Fonzi Neutron, band members of Hereford & Worcester rock band Aeonian Dog, Birmingham heavy metal band Valous and Dudley alternative rock band Damsons In Distress.
The band plan to continue the storyline and adventures of the characters featured in the music videos and are already busy working on the next instalment. Band leader Nick J.Townsend states “As a band we’ve now got a very good reputation for producing unusual music videos and we are fortunate to work alongside some great film makers. I’ve always been interested in cinema, now I’m directing music videos for other bands and artists; there’s never a dull day” (Nick J.Townsend).
The ‘Go Away’ music video can be viewed on YouTube. WEAK13 are still to release their as yet unreleased debut album; for more info and updates on WEAK13 go to www.twitter.com/weak13 or w
