CHOPPER FRANKLIN VIDEOS

CHOPPER FRANKLIN VIDEOS

“Blood, Tears and Thunder DUB” is the second single from the Chopper Franklin (Heathen Apostles, The Cramps) album “Spaghetti Western Dub No.1”, out 1/27/24 on Ratchet Blade Records. You can listen and download HERE.

The lyric video uses clips from the Spaghetti Westerns “If You Meet Sartana Pray For Your Death” (1968) and “Death Rides a Horse” (1967, both in the public domain.) It also features news clips displaying the violence between the PNP (whose leader was Michael Manley) and the JLP (led by Reagan-stooge Edward Seaga, who had ordered the 1976 assassination attempt on Bob Marley) both during, and after, the contentious 1980 Jamaican elections.

“This is well worth a look if you have any interest in Spaghetti Music and or Dub. Chopper Franklin’s latest project is a combination of the two so as far as I’m concerned it can’t go far wrong. The single is great and the production is top notch, I can’t wait for the rest of it …Brilliant.” Spaghetti Western Daily

In the spirit of The Clash, Bad Brains’ and Public Image Limited’s brews of reggae and punk, Franklin takes his original Spaghetti Western compositions and remixes them with the deep, bass-heavy rhythms and echo-drenched soundscapes of Dub. The album features vocals by Mather Louth (Heathen Apostles) and the Phantom of the Black Hills.

Chopper Franklin’s “The Scorpion Says DUB” is the first single from album “Spaghetti Western Dub No. 1” (out January 27, 2024 on Ratchet Blade Records). It’s a groundbreaking album that fuses the vast, arid landscapes of Spaghetti Western music and the heavy rhythms of Dub Reggae. You can listen and download HERE

HEATHEN APOSTLES VIDEOS

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Official music video for “Deadly Nightshade”, directed by Jorge Jaramillo. It is the third video from the “Bloodgrass Vol. I & II” album on Ratchet Blade Records. Check out the album HERE

Mather Louth (Radio Noir): vocals
Chopper Franklin (The Cramps): guitar, mandolin, banjo, drums
Thomas Lorioux (Kings of Nuthin): bass
Luis Mascaro: violin

Director/Visual FX: Jorge Jaramillo
Production Assistants: Luis Mora, Jasen Jaz Nannini, Ana Sanchez, Gonzo
Makeup: Alta DeKoven-Skratulia
Mask construction: Mather Louth
Mask painting: Ana Sanchez
Sunglasses: O’Riginals Trading Company

“Deadly Nightshade” written by Louth/Franklin/Maandig/Reznor/Ross
“Deadly Nightshade” was produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
©2019 Ratchet Blade Records

“Paint the Stars” is the first music video from the Heathen Apostles’ “Bloodgrass Vol. I & II”, on Ratchet Blade Records. You can preview and purchase the album HERE.

Vocals: Mather Louth
Guitar & banjo: Chopper Franklin
Bass: Thomas Lorioux
Mandolin: Timbo
Violin: Thom Zolghadr

Directed by Jorge Jaramillo
DP: Felipe Orozco
First Asst. Camera: Esteban Orozco
Editing: Jorge Jaramillo and Felipe Orozco
Makeup: Alta DeKoven
Still photos: Ana Sanchez

‘Paint the Stars’ produced and mixed by Chopper Franklin

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“Death’s Head” is the first single from the Heathen Apostles’ album “Fire to the Fuse”.

Support the band and their art by purchasing the album here: https://heathenapostles.bandcamp.com/album/fire-to-the-fuse
You can visit their website here: https://heathenapostles.com

Directed by The Heathen Apostles and Lawrence Drayton.
Director of Photography, Still Photography: Lawrence Drayton
Makeup: Alexia Petre
Wardrobe: Cheri Wilson Chagollan, Mather Louth
Snake Handler: Peggy Rivera

Death’s Head written by Louth/Franklin, produced, mixed & mastered by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2015 Ratchet Blade Records

The Heathen Apostles have relaunched their video for “Dark Was The Night” with enhanced audio. “Dark Was The Night’ is the second video from the Heathen Apostles debut album ‘Boot Hill Hymnal’ on Ratchet Blade Records. The Heathen Apostles are Mather Louth (Radio Noir), Chopper Franklin (The Cramps, Nick Curran and the Lowlifes), Thomas Lorioux (Kings of Nuthin’), Viktor Phoenix, Stevyn Grey (Christian Death, 45 Grave) and Luis Mascaro.

Get “Boot Hill Hymnal” HERE

Cast: David Backhaus, Kelly DeVoto, D.W. Frydendall, Timbo Gruse, Nickie Jean, Mike Odd, Georges-Robert, Frankie Sin, Jamie Watkins

“The Reckoning” is the first video from their debut album “Boot Hill Hymnal” from Ratchet Blade Records, available here: https://heathenapostles.bandcamp.com/album/boot-hill-hymnal-w-digital-booklet. Check https://heathenapostles.com or https://ratchetblade.com for more info.

Directed by the Heathen Apostles
Featuring Edward Colver as the Demonic Preacher

“Death Came a Ridin'” is the latest music video from “Bloodgrass Vol. I & II”, the fourth album from the Heathen Apostles (Mather Louth [Radio Noir], Chopper Franklin [The Cramps], Thomas Lorioux [Kings of Nuthin] and Luis Mascaro).You can preview and purchase it here: https://tinyurl.com/bloodgrass

Directed by Ashley Joncas
Story by the Heathen Apostles
Edited by the Heathen Apostles

The Sinners: Stephanie Inagaki, Ver Mar
The Preacher: Jonnathon Cripple
The Heathens: Mather Louth, Chopper Franklin, Thomas Lorioux,
The Deputies: Adam Maloney, Brant Maynard
The Marshall: Chopper Franklin
The Natives: Robin Lynn, Donell Morgan
The Witch: Lacey Drayton
The Pup: Stretch

Makeup by Alexia Petre
FX makeup by Ana Sanchez
“Death Came a Ridin'” was produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.

https://heathenapostles.com
© 2018 Ratchet Blade Records

The Heathen Apostles’ new video for “Strange Flowers”; a song of protest and hope for the future. “Strange Flowers” was produced and mixed by Chopper Franklin for Ratchet Blade Records. To preview and buy (with bonus songs) click here: https://heathenapostles.bandcamp.com/album/strange-flowers-ep

Directed By: The Heathen Apostles
Makeup: Alta DeKoven, Alexia Petre
Special FX Makeup: Lisette Santana
Costuming: Cheri Wilson Chagollan, Mather Louth
Resistance Armor, Emperor’s crown: Ver Mar

The Resistance: Mather Louth, Chopper Franklin
The Future: Sabrina Jimenez
The Emperor: Michael R. Livingston
The Guards: Antonio Hernandez, Thomas Lorioux, Real Munoz
The Magistrate: John Mackey
The Priest: Jonnathon Cripple
The Executioner: John Paul Balsano
The Witnesses: Amanda Achen, Philip Balsano, Johnny Barrios, Lisa Ann Davis, Taryn Nicole Piana, Amina Santana, Reed Heisley-Shellaby, Greta Valenti, Catherine Weiss, Larva X, Xine Zanillo

With special thanks to Ed Colver, Alta DeKoven, Jeanette Jimenez, Karin Sweeney, and Lemon

www.heathenapostles.com
www.ratchetblade.com

The music video for the Heathen Apostles’ (Mather Louth [Radio Noir], Chopper Franklin [The Cramps], Thomas Lorioux [Kings of Nuthin’] and Luis Mascaro) single “Albatross” was shot on location on the coast of Southern California in the Fall of 2016. You can purchase “Albatross” by clicking here: https://heathenapostles.bandcamp.com/track/albatross
Heathen Apostles website: www.heathenapostles.com

Directed by the Heathen Apostles

Albatross produced and mixed by Chopper Franklin
Underwater footage shot by Vanessa Walton (Special thanks to Cheryl Walsh and Jessica Dru)
Make up by Alta De Koven and Mather Louth
Wardrobe by Cheri Wilson Chagolian and Mather Louth
Post Production at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.

The Heathen Apostles’ (Mather Louth [Radio Noir], Chopper Franklin [The Cramps], Thomas Lorioux [Kings of Nuthin’], Luis Mascaro and Stevyn Grey [Christian Death]) new EP “Misery and Gin” (their tribute to the late, great Merle Haggard) NOW on Ratchet Blade Records. The “Misery and Gin” music video is another one of their Victorian tales of the Gothic Wild West. To listen and order click here: https://heathenapostles.bandcamp.com/album/misery-and-gin-ep

Directed by the Heathen Apostles

Mather Louth as The Dead-Eye Gal
Chopper Franklin as The Howlin Gun
Mister Luz as Black Bart/Buffalo Bill Cody
Natasha Paulson as The Country Girl
Stevyn Grey as The Peacemaker
Timbo Gruse as The Bartender
Ayriel Hartman as The Flirt
Lauren Foulk and Damian Stellabott as The Couple

Special FX aging makeup: Jennifer Corona
Beauty makeup: Alexia Petre
Wardrobe: Cheri Wilson Chagollan, Chopper Franklin, Mather Louth

Shot at Wonderland Studios (Anaheim, Ca., thanks to Cheri Wilson Chagollan www.wonderlandstudiosoc.com) and Johnny’s Bar (Highland Park, Ca., thanks to Zak Crandell and Romina Corilla).
Post Production at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
https://heathenapostles.com

“Fool’s Gold” is the latest single from “Fire to the Fuse” by the Heathen Apostles: Mather Louth (Radio Noir), Chopper Franklin (The Cramps, Nick Curran & the Lowlifes), Thomas Lorioux (Kings of Nuthin’), Stevyn Grey (Christian Death) and Luis Mascaro, w/ Timbo Gruse (Speedbuggy) and Brad Hayman (Switchblade 3).

Support the band and their videos by purchasing “Fire to the Fuse” here: https://heathenapostles.bandcamp.com/album/fire-to-the-fuse

You can visit their website here: https://heathenapostles.com

Directed by The Heathen Apostles.
Director of Photography, Still Photography: Lawrence Drayton
Band footage shot by Daniel DeLeon (Resurex).
Makeup: Alexia Petre
Wardrobe: Nicole Loretta of Paper Moon Vintage http://pmvintage.com
Henna: Kelly Jurado
Locations: Marsak Manor (thanks Nathan & Nicole) and South Bay Customs http://southbaycustoms.net (thanks Michael Schreiber).

Fool’s Gold written by Louth/Franklin, produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2015 Ratchet Blade Records https://ratchetblade.com

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