RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR’s “Falcon” is the sonic punch you didn’t know you needed. As Pavel Trebukhin spins his magic behind the lens, you’re pulled right into a blistering visual feast of intensity and motion. The band’s explosive energy is unmistakable, blending dynamic camera work with punchy edits courtesy of Hotu. Each frame hits you like a riff you can’t ignore, inviting you to soak in the metal chaos unfolding before your eyes. Yes, you — still hanging on at 2AM — this is the metal you signed up for.
The music itself? It’s a pummeling onslaught of crunching guitars and relentless drums that’ll have even the most skeptical riff aficionados nodding along. Vitia, pulling double duty here as Co-Director and Art Lead, merges visual spectacle with raw sound in a way that punches through the noise. It’s a masterclass in balancing sonic aggression with visual flair, and it doesn’t care if you’re sitting or standing. (Hint: You should be headbanging.)
Lyrically, we’re diving into a vortex of defiance and identity, yelling against the “bad vibes” and darkness. Lines like “Don’t mess with the Falcon” restate the band’s iron-fisted stance against the mundane. With the soaring, anthemic cries of “Fly and guide us,” there’s this palpable tension between struggle and soaring above it all that metalheads will get — that constant battle for authenticity in the age of Spotify algorithms.
The production team, courtesy of Kuromaku corp and the meticulous work of Andrii Smith Koval and Diana Hegazy, ensures every shot and scene stabs with precision. Sarah Kholi’s makeup artistry doesn’t go unnoticed, either — it’s all part of that raw aesthetic that leaves you not just watching, but feeling. This isn’t a video; it’s an emotional hammer, wrapped in finesse and ferocity.
If you’re looking to stand in the crossfire of musical and visual artistry, prepare to have your senses assaulted in the best way possible. “Falcon” is not for the faint of heart… and that’s exactly why true metalheads will find themselves coming back for more. Just remember to crank the volume and maybe warn the neighbors. Or don’t — sharing is caring, right?
