Life Pilot Drop New Single 'Feeding Illness' with Haunting Video Filmed in Z Ward for the Criminally Insane
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DAdelaide’s long-running five-piece, Life Pilot, has just unleashed their latest single, "Feeding Illness," a track that’s bound to ignite any mosh pit. With its monstrous opening riff, call-and-response vocals, and crushing delivery, "Feeding Illness" is designed to get the crowd moving—from the front row to those standing at the back with arms folded, nodding their heads to the massive groove.
Lyrically, "Feeding Illness" delves into the overuse of prescribed substances, particularly those that mask problems rather than solve them. The song criticizes the double standard surrounding the legality of these substances and the tendency of some practitioners to treat patients based on textbook approaches rather than addressing their individual needs. This, the band argues, often leads to more drug abuse, false hope, and ultimately, an insurmountable addiction to the so-called "cure."
Accompanying this hard-hitting single is an equally intense music video set to be released on Saturday, August 3. The video follows the harrowing journey of a young woman haunted by night terrors, battling an addiction to fear itself. Shot in Adelaide's historic "Z Ward for the Criminally Insane," a long-abandoned mental asylum now part of the SA heritage trust, the location adds an eerie authenticity to the narrative, with many believing the site is haunted by the ghosts of past patients.
Life Pilot, known for their love of chaotic and noisy metalcore, continues to write heavy, angry, and frantic songs, refusing to conform to trends or commercial expectations. It’s this sincerity and ruthless disregard for convention that has solidified Life Pilot's reputation as a unique and awe-inspiring act in a landscape often dominated by cookie-cutter heavy artists. Their music is meticulously crafted and executed with masterful musicianship, yet it retains a raw, unrelenting energy and brutality that fans of the genre have come to expect.
Their live performances are legendary for their intensity, with the band literally bleeding for their fans. Life Pilot has left a trail of broken stages, instruments, and band members in their wake, creating more memorable moments in one set than many have experienced in a lifetime of live shows.
Since their inception, Life Pilot has self-released several projects, including their 2012 Demo EP, the 2013 Compass split record with Statues (WA), their debut EP High Noon in 2014, and their second EP Too Hot For Killing in 2017. In 2019, they released two standalone singles, "Dark, Dark, Goose" and "Pretty Like A Pistol." These releases garnered significant attention from national outlets like Triple J, Local Radio, Blunt Magazine, Channel V, and RAGE, as well as numerous blogs and street press. The band has also been featured in Australian Guitar and DrumScene magazines and received finalist nods in the South Australian Music Awards for Best Music Video.
Life Pilot has toured extensively across Australia, sharing the stage with legendary acts such as Every Time I Die, Hell Yeah, Converge, Norma Jean, Senses Fail, and Kvelertak. They’ve also performed at major events like Soundwave Festival and BIGSOUND, further solidifying their status in the heavy music scene.
As 2024 unfolds, Life Pilot embarks on a new era—a darker, heavier, yet more melodic chapter in their journey. With the release of "Feeding Illness" and their debut self-titled album on the horizon, the band is poised to showcase their might once again. The forthcoming album is a deep dive into themes of despair, struggle, and isolation, reflecting both personal and societal issues. It critiques authority and societal norms with a palpable sense of disillusionment and frustration, exploring mental and emotional struggles, addiction, and escapism. Despite its dark themes, the album also carries a strong sense of rebellion and defiance, inviting listeners to confront life’s challenges head-on and find solidarity in shared experiences.
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