Australian heavy rockers Emergency Rule share explosive live film clip for »The Hook«, shot in Japan!

Australian heavy rockers Emergency Rule have released a thunderous new live video for »The Hook«, taken from their acclaimed 2024 album »The King Of Ithaca« – a record that earned rave reviews, including a perfect 10/10 from Metal Hammer Spain.

Filmed during the band’s first-ever tour of Japan in November 2024, the video captures the raw energy and power of Emergency Rule’s final show in Kobe at the iconic Blueport venue. The clip was directed, produced, and filmed by long-time creative collaborator Jason McNamara, who has worked closely with the band on multiple projects over the years.

The Japanese tour saw Emergency Rule perform six electrifying shows across the country, from Tokyo to Kobe, marking a major milestone in their international journey.

With momentum building, the band are now gearing up for a run of high-profile shows back home in Australia. Highlights include a set at Purgatory Festival at the soon-to-be-closed Crown & Anchor, support slots for both rock legends Electric Mary on their farewell tour at The Gov in Adelaide, and the Swedish party train that is Night Flight Orchestra. Followed by a national tour with Stoned Jesus (Ukraine), who are making their long-awaited Australian debut.

Watch »The Hook« live from Kobe now – a fierce reminder that Emergency Rule are a band born to rule the stage.

Emergency Rule’s upcoming shows:
May 31st – Purgatory Festival – Crown & Anchor, Adelaide
Jun 1st – Supporting Night Flight Orchestra – The Gov, Adelaide
Jun 21st – Supporting Electric Mary – The Gov, Adelaide
Oct 1st – Supporting Stoned Jesus – The Baso, Canberra
Oct 2nd – Supporting Stoned Jesus – The Underground, Sydney
Oct 3rd – Supporting Stoned Jesus – Soapbox Berr, Brisbane
Oct 4th – Supporting Stoned Jesus – The Leadbeater, Melbourne

Emerging from the pulsating heart of the Aussie rock scene, Emergency Rule has shattered genre boundaries, forging a unique sound that weaves together rock, stoner, and metal influences into a sonic tapestry of raw power and innovation.

»The King Of Ithaca« is available for streaming and on physical CD:
CD: auralwebstore.com
Stream: orcd.co/thekingofithaca
Japan: diskunion.net

Courtesy of Carlo Bellotti Publishing

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