American southern/stoner metal band Broadslab unleashes new music video for »Leslie«; »The Fifth Essence« LP out now via Electric Desert Records!

Raleigh, North Carolina based southern/stoner metal band Broadslab has unleashed new music video for »Leslie« taken from their third full-length album, »The Fifth Essence«, out on June 26th, 2026 via Electric Desert Records.

Listen to »The Fifth Essence« on all major streaming platforms!

Tracklist:
01. Animal Divinity
02. Leslie
03. Alienation
04. Shameful Reality
05. Keep On Rollin’
06. Quintessence
07. Constellations

Courtesy of Metal Devastation PR:

Benson, NC – North Carolina’s purveyors of “Hellacious Soul Metal”, Broadslab, have unleashed the official music video for »Leslie«, a track from their latest full-length album, »The Fifth Essence«, released via Electric Desert Records.

A couple of weeks ago, Broadslab ventured into the Ancient Gallery, bringing filmmaker Garret Barefoot of BlackPlate Productions along for the ride. The result is a visual journey that perfectly complements the band’s heavy, groove-driven sound and psychedelic Southern soul.

Turn on. Tune in. Break on through to the other side.

»Leslie« is featured on »The Fifth Essence«, Broadslab’s full-length statement of Southern grit, psychedelic atmosphere, classic rock swagger, and down-tuned heavy metal muscle. The album captures the band’s self-described “Hellacious Soul Metal” sound, combining thick riffs, swampy grooves, soulful swagger, and an unmistakable outlaw spirit.

Broadslab draw deep inspiration from the sounds of classic heavy rock while pushing those influences into darker and heavier territory. Fans of Corrosion Of Conformity, Superjoint Ritual, and Down will find plenty to sink their teeth into, but Broadslab have forged a sound that belongs entirely to them.

The band’s name itself comes from a region steeped in North Carolina moonshine history, and that backroads DNA runs through their music. There’s a little outlaw attitude, a little psychedelic haze, a whole lot of riff worship, and absolutely no interest in polishing off the rough edges.

»The Fifth Essence« was recorded and mixed by Mike Dean and produced by Broadslab and Mike Dean, capturing the band’s raw energy without sanding away the grit that makes them tick.

North Carolina concert promoter Tony “Dio” Leonard previously summed up the Broadslab experience with a description that needs little explanation:

“If the Allman Brothers, Black Sabbath and Captain Beyond had a threesome, Broadslab would be the dirty result.”

Now, with the official »Leslie« video unleashed, Broadslab invite listeners to step into the Ancient Gallery and experience the song from another dimension.

The album is already out. The video is live. The riffs are loaded.

Broadslab are ready to roll.

Order / stream »The Fifth Essence« HERE.

Recorded and mixed by Mike Dean at The Wig Shop.
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audioseige.
Produced by Broadslab and Mike Dean.
Studio drums by Jason Stanley.
Album cover art by Ryan T. Hancock.
Album layout and graphics by Amanda Johnson.
Band photo by Amanda Johnson.

Broadslab is:
Johnny Jernigan – Vocals
Cody “Wolfman” Patrick – Guitars
Eddie Watkins – Guitars
Robby Rodwell – Bass
Keith Davis – Keyboards
Peter Lemieux – Drums

FFO: Clutch • Corrosion Of Conformity • Down • The Sword • High On Fire

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well