NYC wrestling-inspired rock band Jobber has delivered their new single “Pillman’s Got A Gun” today.
The song was inspired by the career of late professional wrestler Brian Pillman, who was best known for their worked shoots. The song title references the infamous “Pillman’s Got A Gun” angle where Pillman pointed a gun at Stone Cold Steve Austin. An accompanying music video for the song directed by Brittany Reeber can be seen here.
Vocalist Kate Meizner said this about the new tune:
“The song grew out of my profound appreciation and fascination with Pillman after learning more about his iconic moments and his life. Some references are overt, but his story made me think a lot about how the pressure that comes with cultivating a chaotic persona can trap you in a cycle of constantly trying to outdo yourself.
For the video, we went all out to celebrate Pillman by building a shrine filled with artifacts honoring his life and memory. I shared the idea with my friend Brittany Reeber, who is an incredible director, and she had amazing, creative suggestions to use production design, choreography, and mysterious, atmospheric elements to bring the concept to another level. She also brought in Jayne Clark (production designer) to make the shrine look beautiful and spooky while also incorporating all sorts of fun Pillman easter eggs for wrestling fans to hunt for (a Hart foundation teddy bear, action figures, and his ‘screw you’ sunglasses, to name a few).”
The new song stems from Jobber’s forthcoming debut album Jobber To The Stars, which will be released on August 22nd via Exploding In Sound Records. Pre-orders for Jobber To The Stars can be made here. Jobber will have a pair of shows in August: Nightclub 101 in NYC on August 15 and God’s Auto Body in Philadelphia on August 23.
Jobber tour dates
08/15 New York, NY @ Nightclub 101 w/ Soft Surface, Options
08/23 Philadelphia, PA @ God’s Auto Body w/ Freezing Cold
