Falling In Reverse’s “God Is A Weapon” builds a world of mythology and spectacle
A barren landscape, stark black-and-white cinematography and imagery that feels somewhere between ancient mythology and the end of the world.
Falling In Reverse’s “God Is A Weapon”, featuring Marilyn Manson, builds its visual identity around a world of religious symbolism, surreal imagery and theatrical performances. Rather than following a straightforward narrative, the video creates an atmosphere through its striking compositions, dramatic settings and larger-than-life visual language.
The collaboration between Ronnie Radke and Marilyn Manson fits naturally into this world. Their distinctive stage personas become part of the spectacle, while the monochrome cinematography gives the video a cohesive and almost otherworldly feel.
With its combination of mythology, symbolism and visual scale, “God Is A Weapon” is a reminder of how music videos can create their own worlds — sometimes leaving the imagery open to interpretation is what makes it most memorable.
Watch Falling In Reverse’s “God Is A Weapon” featuring Marilyn Manson below.
CREDITS
Written by Ronnie Radke, Cody Quistad, Tyler Smyth, and Marilyn Manson Produced by Tyler Smyth and Ronnie Radke
Vocal Production: Charles Massabo
Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Tyler Smyth
Director: Jensen Noen
Producers: Phoenix Vaughn + Ruth Devereaux + Ashley Haines
Executive Producers: Frank Borin + Ivanna Borin
Production Company: Blesscode Entertainment
Director of Photography: Powell Robinson
VFX: Inception Post
Inception Post Lead VFX Artist: Alex Verenchyck
Inception Post Creative Director: Jensen Noen
Inception Post Concept Artist: Sj Ocean
Colorist: Joseph Bicknell of Company3
Production Software: Powered by MasterShot.io
1st AD: Tiffany Waxler
Production Designer: Bianca Hernandez
Art Director: Daniel Rubinstein
Casting Director: Ashley Haines
Costume Designers: Orchid Satellite + Elias Martinez
Makeup Designer: Emilia Werynska
Hair Designer: Phillip Saunders
Stunt Coordinator: Maxwell Heavenrich
SPFX Coordinator: Chris Laplante
Animal Wranglers: Guin’s Movie Menagerie
Horse Wrangler: Forsberg Ranch
Lighting Programmer: Zane Blanchard
Gaffer: Arthur Grigoryan
Key Grip: Carl Stewart
