In celebration of his most accomplished work to date, Frank Iero and the Future Violents filmed and released a video for their most personal track “Basement Eyes” off their album Barriers.

When talking about the song, Frank Iero says, “The song ‘Basement Eyes’ was written in a basement. It’s about the feeling you get when starting something new and the fire that burns inside the creative mind. That fire pushes us forward. It urges us to continue making things, not for the hope of fame or glory or the pursuit of monetary reward, but because it is a necessity for survival. The saddest thing about getting older is watching that fire go out or dull in other people’s eyes. Living a creative life, we tend to gravitate towards other like-minded people. Real recognizes real. Sometimes you start bands together or collaborate in some way. Sometimes just being around one another is enough. Even though these partnerships may be fleeting, you tend to continue in a strange orbit, occasionally meeting again somewhere along the way. Time passes, life happens, and I have seen people I hung out in basements who neglect their fires. Like a body needs vitamins and nutrients, our souls need to create. When that fire is extinguished, the hunger dies. ‘Basement Eyes’ is a song about that experience. Enjoy.”

Always finding sanctuary in his basement, the video for “Basement Eyes” introduces viewers to a look into Frank Iero’s psyche and the process he utilizes when creating his music. The video features studio reels, recording notes, tape mixes, and title boards from the actual recording of his album Barriers. The coarse and openly emotional celluloid also features never before seen and ever-growing collection of instruments like guitars and pedals. But more lovingly, you can see his collection of fan gifts he has collected over the years that decorate the wall of his beloved basement.

“We are proud to present you with our latest music video,” says Iero excitedly. “It was directed by the talented David Brodsky and Allison Woest for My Good Eye Visuals. This song is very much about beginnings and ends. Many incredible feats have begun in a basement or a garage. I personally have started almost every musical or creative project of my career in a basement somewhere,” he continues. “I have learned to play instruments, started bands, painted, filmed videos, played shows, written and even recorded records there. It is my preferred creative space and the nucleus of where inspiration and ideas get formed into living, breathing pieces of art.”

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