The Keith Morris-fronted hardcore supergroup DISABLED! getting ready for the premiere Free LSDthe science fiction film that accompanies their 2022 album of the same nameau Festival you film Slamdance this month, and before that, they shared a new music video for “Time Will Come” and “L” which is made up of footage from the movie and serves as a preview for the whole thing. The clip opens with a clip of Jack Black speak to the band on a video call and tell them “now is the time for your music to open the doors of human consciousness through all planes of existence, before encouraging them to” rock hard, brave travelers “, and the clip also features appearances from Angelo Moore de FishboneKeith’s Circle Jerks group mate golden castlethem recently gone kennedy dead drummer Danger DH, and more. Check it out below. The synopsis of the film says:
A midnight punk rock and sci-fi film, Free LSD follows the story of Keith (played by Keith Morris) as he embarks on an interdimensional journey following using an experimental drug that provides a glimpse into a parallel universe where he is not just the lead singer of the band OFF! , but also the target of an evil alien species who will stop at nothing to prevent the band from releasing a new album that holds the key to an awakening of human consciousness. The film was written and directed by Dimitri Coats of OFF! and, in addition to the above, features performances from David Yow (Jesus Lizard), Davey Havok (AFI), Chloe Dykstra, Don Bolles (Germs), Chelsea Debo, Dana Gould, and more. The film is accompanied by an album of the same name, placing the band in the rarefied company of artists such as Pink Floyd, The Who, Prince and a small handful of other ambitious polymaths.
The parallel album and film approach encouraged Morris and Coats to elevate the band’s incendiary sound, bolstered by the recent additions to the lineup of drummer Justin Brown (Thundercat, Flying Lotus, Herbie Hancock) and bassist Autry. Fulbright II (…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of the Dead). “Road to Slamdance with Free LSD as the closing night film marks years of work to execute a vision designed to take off! to a higher level of creativity,” says Coats. “Making a film is a cross between climbing Everest and fighting a war. But the struggle has given our group access to worlds we don’t normally explore.
OFF ! postponed tour also starting soon, including NYC’s Bowery Ballroom le 24 mai and the new one from Atlantic City Adjacent Party. All dates are listed below.
Also discover our selection of DISABLED! vinyl.
DISABLED! — 2023 Tour Dates
2/1 – Berlin, DE – Frannz Club
2/2 – Hamburg, DE – Music & Beer Logo
2/4 – Paris, FR – Point Ephemere
2/5 – Anvers, BE – Centre musical Trix
2/6 – Amsterdam, NL – Milky Way
2/8 – London, UK – Moth Club *SOLD OUT*
2/9 – London, UK – Raw Trade
4/28 – Phoenix, Arizona – Valley Bar
4/29 – Santa Fe, New Mexico – Meow Wolf
5/2 – Austin, TX – Parish
5/3 – Dallas, Texas – Deep Ellum Art Co
5/5 – Nashville, TN – DRKMTTR
5/7 – Atlanta, Georgia – Shaky Knees Festival
5/9 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
5/10 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar
5/12 – St. Paul, MN – Lawn Club
5/13 – Chicago, Illinois – Lincoln Hall
5/14 – Detroit, MI – Third Man Records
5/16 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
5/17 – Montreal, QC – Cafe Campus
5/18 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
5/22 – Durham, NC – Motorco Music Hall
5/23 – Washington DC – Scène Union
5/24 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
5/25 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church
5/27 – Kingston, NY – Tubby’s * COMPLET *
5/28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Festival adjacent
6/1 – Barcelona, ES – Spring 2023
6/8 – Madrid, Spain – Spring 2023
10/6 – Porto, PT – Spring 2023
8/4-6 – Katowice, AFTER – OFF Festival 2023
10/8-12 – Vila Praia de Ancora, PT – Sonic Blast 2023
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Keith also recently spoke regarding the film in an episode of the BV podcast:
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