Meet the rebel-saint of rock: Allen Brooks has just dropped the devastatingly stylish 4K music video for his new single, “Tragically Twisted.” Set in a landscape of scorched earth and post-apocalyptic chaos, the video features Brooks detonating his performance with the conviction of a man who’s seen the end of the world and decided to play one last, magnificent set. Clad in a signature blood-red jacket and dust-stained combat boots, he delivers a unique mix of punkabilly attitude and high cinematic grit – a truly twisted rock ’n’ roll experience.
The song hits hard and heavy, driven by the furious, six-string mastery of guitarist and longtime collaborator Keith Maples. Maples’ playing is the dirty, soulful heartbeat of the track, laying down relentless riffs that slice through the desolate setting. Combined with Brooks’ snarling, high-voltage vocals, they create a sound that is both immediately contemporary and steeped in timeless rock ‘n’ roll power – a perfect collision of old-school force and modern experimentation.
Visually, the video is an iconic showcase of “apocalyptic beauty.” In a bold move, it was shot in the 9:16 vertical format to speak directly to the modern screen, yet it boasts the cinematic ambition of a full-scale rock opera. Images like a flaming hot rod roaring on the blacktop and a majestic owl symbolizing freedom are instantly unforgettable. While Brooks’ creative process is rooted in an analog environment, his step into the future in 2025 is marked by the subtle use of AI-assisted imagery, giving the piece a surreal, dream-like sheen where analog soul meets digital distortion.
Behind the sheer spectacle is undeniable authenticity. Brooks’ backstory – military veteran, seasoned touring musician, and NYFA-trained filmmaker – lends weight and conviction to every powerful frame. “Tragically Twisted,” clocking in at just over four minutes, is a powerful celebration of survival. Allen Brooks and Keith Maples are fierce, stylish, and unflinchingly alive, proving that rebellion still has a gloriously twisted soundtrack.
Media Quotes:
“A post-apocalyptic rock opera built for the vertical age.”
“Keith Maples’ guitar work cuts through the chaos like lightning through dust.”
“Allen Brooks turns rebellion into redemption in four minutes flat.”
“A desert-born fever dream of sound and survival.” “Rock and rebellion collide in a cinematic wasteland.”
OFFICIAL LINKS:
https://allenbrooks.net
www.youtube.com/@AllenBrooks-Music
