Austin rockers SCORPION CHILD have released a video for the title track of their debut album, Kings Highway. Opening with the sound of cicadas, the 'Kings Highway' video was directed by award-winning stop-motion animator Jess Cope (STEVEN WILSON, STORM CORROSION, DEVIN TOWNSEND) of Owlhouse Studios, whose talents have been seen in the short film The Astronomer’s Sun, the British children’s television series Postman Pat, and Tim Burton’s feature film, Frankenweenie.

Scorpion Chld frontman Aryn Jonathan Black shares the following about the video: "Jess Cope's work for our new ‘Kings Highway’ video is masterful! We are enamored by her artistic eye and ability to create a fantasy trip with an ethereal visual that's captivating and timeless."

Scorpion Child recently added a new face to their lineup: drummer Jon "Charn" Rice, formerly of JOB FOR A COWBOY.

Scorpion Child bassist and founding member Shaun Avants shares the following: "Scorpion Child is excited to announce some recent line-up changes within the camp. As with any team or group, decisions must be made that are vital to the overall attitude, creativity, quality, and lifespan of a shared and common goal. Any decision we make is and always will be for the betterment and advancement of this band.

That being said, we have decided to move forward as a four piece - at least for now - as we say goodbye to our friends (rhythm guitarist) Tom Frank and (former drummer) Shawn Alvear. We wish them the very best in any and all of their future endeavors and it should be noted that their contributions were not without their merits.

We are pleased to announce that Jon 'Charn' Rice (ex-Job For A Cowboy, 1349) will be taking the position as our new drummer. He exemplifies ambition, hard work, and the general personality that gives this band the potential to function as a tighter unit. His handful of performances with NONPOINT and the Shiprocked cruise earlier this year only solidified our faith in his abilities and filled us with an overwhelming excitement for the coming possibilities.

Thank you to all of our fans for weathering the seas of change. We'll see you all very soon. Bigger. Better. Faster. Stronger."

Before heading out to the UK for nine shows starting March 16th, Scorpion Child will have a showcase at this year's SXSW Festival in Austin, TX. Date and time will be announced soon.

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