VIDEOS
Heathen Apostles Videos
Roots Run Deep
“Roots Run Deep” is the first music video from the latest Heathen Apostles album “Bloodgrass Vol. 3 & 4” on Ratchet Blade Records. It was directed by Caroline Poisson and shot in and around Liege, Belgium. You can check out “Bloodgrass Vol. 3 & 4” HERE.
Special thanks to Moulin Castral de Hollogne-sur-Geer (http://moulindugeer.be).
Caroline Poisson: http://www.carolinepoisson.com
IG/Youtube: @carolinepoissonvideo
Heathen Apostles:
Mather Louth – vocals
Chopper Franklin – guitar
Thomas Lorioux – bass
Luis Mascaro – violin
Dress: Heathen by Mather Louth
(IG: @heathenbymatherlouth)
“Roots Run Deep” written by Louth/Franklin
“Roots Run Deep” was produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Casa de los Heathens, Echo Park, Ca.
©2022 Ratchet Blade Records
Deadly Nightshade
“Deadly Nightshade” is the third video from the Heathen Apostles’ “Bloodgrass Vol. I & II” album, on Ratchet Blade Records. You can preview and purchase it HERE.
Director/Visual FX: Jorge Jaramillo
Production Assistants: Luis Mora, Jasen Jaz Nannini, Ana Sanchez, Gonzo
Makeup: Alta DeKoven-Skratulia
Mask construction: Mather Louth
Mask painting: Ana Sanchez
Sunglasses: O’Riginals Trading Company
“Deadly Nightshade” written by Louth/Franklin/Maandig/Reznor/Ross
“Deadly Nightshade” was produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
©2019 Ratchet Blade Records
Paint the Stars
“Paint the Stars” is the first video from the Heathen Apostles’ “Bloodgrass Vol. I & II” album, on Ratchet Blade Records. You can preview and purchase it HERE.
Directed by Jorge Jaramillo
DP: Felipe Orozco
First Asst. Camera: Esteban Orozco
Editing: Jorge Jaramillo and Felipe Orozco
Makeup: Alta DeKoven
Still photos: Ana Sanchez
Paint the Stars written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2018 Ratchet Blade Records.
Death’s Head
Death’s Head is the first of the Heathen Apostles videos from the Fire to the Fuse album, to preview and purchase it click HERE, on iTunes click HERE, for Amazon click HERE.
Directed by the Heathen Apostles
Director of Photography, Still Photography: Lawrence Drayton
Makeup by Alexi Petre
Wardrobe: Cheri Wilson Chagollan, Mather Louth
Snake Handler: Peggy Rivera
Death’s Head written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2015 Ratchet Blade Records
Black Hawk
“Black Hawk” lyric video from the Heathen Apostles’ 2021 EP “Bloodgrass Vol. 3”, it is the continuation of their (very dark) interpretation of bluegrass, country and blues. Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/BloodgrassV3 Streaming: https://li.sten.to/lvDpB7W
“Black Hawk” written by Mather Louth & Chopper Franklin (Mather Louth Creative/Ratchet Blade Music)
©2021 Ratchet Blade Records
Death’s Head (live at the Echoplex, Los Angeles, Ca.)
Without A Trace (Live)
Without A Trace is from the Heathen Apostles’ 2020 EP Prayers Before The Plague, on Ratchet Blade Records. It was recorded, and filmed, live at the band’s HQ The Devil’s Doghouse during COVID 19 quarantine.
Prayers Before The Plague Pre Sale: https://heathenapostles.bandcamp.com/…
“Without A Trace” written by Mather Louth & Chopper Franklin (Mather Louth Creative/Ratchet Blade Music)
©2020 Ratchet Blade Records
Dark Was The Night
Dark Was The Night is the second video from the Heathen Apostles debut album Boot Hill Hymnal (2013). Click HERE to purchase the CD, to purchase it on iTunes click HERE, for Amazon click HERE.
Director: Victoria Vengeance
Editor: Laura Creecy
Director of Photography: Brian Davis
Second Unit Camera: Jim Kunz
Makeup: Shanna Cistulli, Jennifer Corona, Alta DeKoven, Denise Hart Larsen, Austin Mark
Special FX Body Paint: Lisa Berczel
Hair: Danielle June, Corinne Renee, Lia Lavaggi, Michelle Pena
Costuming: Cheri Wilson Chagollan, Joany Hernandez, Christy Kane, Mather Louth, Jenn Odd, Heathen Apostles
Props: Huy Vu
Location: Star Ranch, Corona, CA
Cast: David Backhaus, Kelly DeVoto, D.W. Frydendall, Timbo Gruse, Nickie Jean, Mike Odd, Georges-Robert, Frankie Sin, Jamie Watkins.
Dark Was The Night written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2013 Ratchet Blade Records.
The Reckoning
The Reckoning is the first of the Heathen Apostles videos from their debut album Boot Hill Hymnal (2013).
Click HERE to purchase the CD, to purchase it on iTunes click HERE, for Amazon click HERE.
Directed by the Heathen Apostles
Featuring Edward Colver as the Demonic Preacher.
Production assistance by Monica Blair and Thai Knight. Special thanks to Karin Swinney.
The Reckoning written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2013 Ratchet Blade Records
You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive
This promo video for You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive was shot to promote a Heathen Apostles Duo tour that Mather and Chopper were preparing to embark on. The Darrell Scott-penned tune was featured in the hit FX TV show Justified, and the Heathen Apostles’ version is a band favorite to play.
Albatross
The music video for the Heathen Apostles’ (Mather Louth [Radio Noir], Chopper Franklin [The Cramps], Thomas Lorioux [Kings of Nuthin’] and Luis Mascaro) single “Albatross” was shot on location on the coast of Southern California in the Fall of 2016. You can purchase “Albatross” by clicking here:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alb…
Bandcamp: https://heathenapostles.bandcamp.com/…
Directed by the Heathen Apostles
Make up by Alta De Koven and Mather Louth
Wardrobe by Mather Louth
Post Production at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
Albatross written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2016 Ratchet Blade Records.
Misery and Gin
Music video for the Misery and Gin EP (the Heathen Apostles’ tribute to the late, great Merle Haggard). The Misery and Gin music video is another one of their Victorian tales of the Gothic Wild West. You can preview and purchase the EP HERE.
Directed by the Heathen Apostles
Mather Louth as The Dead-Eye Gal
Chopper Franklin as The Howlin Gun
Mister Luz as Black Bart/Buffalo Bill Cody
Natasha Paulson as The Country Girl
Stevyn Grey as The Peacemaker
Timbo Gruse as The Bartender
Ayriel Hartman as The Flirt
Lauren Foulk and Damion Stellabot as The Couple
Special FX aging makeup – Jennifer Corona
Beauty makeup – Alexia Petre
Wardrobe: Cheri Wilson Chagollan, Chopper Franklin, Mather Louth
Shot at Wonderland Studios (Anaheim, Ca., thanks to Cheri Wilson Chagollan, www.wonderlandstudiosoc.com) and Johnny’s Bar (Highland Park, Ca., thanks to Zak Crandell and Romina Corilla).
Post Production at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
Misery and Gin written by John Robert Durrill / Snuff Garrett
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2016 Ratchet Blade Records.
Fool’s Gold
Fool’s Gold was the second Heathen Apostles single of 2015, to purchase it on iTunes click HERE, for Amazon click HERE. Directed by the Heathen Apostles
Director of Photography, Still Photography: Lawrence Drayton
Band footage shot by Daniel DeLeon (Resurex).
Makeup: Alexia Petre
Henna tattoos: Kelly Jurado
Wardrobe: Nicole Loretta of Paper Moon Vintage www.pmvintage.com
Locations: Marsak Manor (thanks Nathan & Nicole) and South Bay Customs www.southbaycustoms.net (thanks Michael Schreiber).
Fool’s Gold written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2015 Ratchet Blade Records.
Requiem For A Remix
You can preview Requiem For A Remix HERE.
Remixes by Chopper Franklin, Almighty Watching, Phantom of the Black Hills and more.
Produced by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2016 Ratchet Blade Records
Death Came a Ridin’
Death Came a Ridin’ is the first music video from the Heathen Apostles’ “Bloodgrass Vol. I & II” album, out now on Ratchet Blade Records. You can preview and purchase the album HERE. Purchase on iTunes HERE, Amazon HERE.
Directed by Ashley Joncas
Story by the Heathen Apostles
Editing: Heathen Apostles
The Sinners: Stephanie Inagaki, Ver Mar
The Preacher: Jonnathon Cripple
The Heathens: Mather Louth, Chopper Franklin, Thomas Lorioux
The Deputies: Adam Maloney, Brant Maynard
The Marshall: Chopper Franklin
The Natives: Robin Lynn, Donell Morgan
The Witch: Lacey Drayton
The Pup: Stretch
Makeup: Alexia Petre
FX makeup: Ana Sanchez
Death Came a Ridin’ written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2018 Ratchet Blade Records.
Drowned in Trouble promo teaser
Shot on location at the White Mountain Apache reservation in Eastern Arizona by Dakota Livesay.
Preview Drowned in Trouble (and the entire Fire To The Fuse album) HERE.
Drowned in Trouble written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2016 Ratchet Blade Records.
Fist City
Directed by the Heathen Apostles
Director of Photography: Harmony Gerber
Makeup: Alexia Petre
Costuming: Cheri Wilson Chagollan, Mather Louth
Lady Death: Nayeli Morales
You can preview & purchase Fire to the Fuse HERE.
Fist City written by Loretta Lynn
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2015 Ratchet Blade Records.
After I’m Gone (w/ Jyrki 69) promo teaser
Shot in Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA with special guest vocalist Jyrki 69 (69 Eyes).
Click HERE to order & listen to the Evil Spirits EP in it’s entirety.
© 2015 Ratchet Blade Records.
Fool’s Gold promo teaser
Promo short announcing the June 2015 release of the Fool’s Gold single on Ratchet Blade Records. Directed by the Heathen Apostles.
© 2015 Ratchet Blade Records.
Strange Flowers
Music video for “Strange Flowers”; a song of protest and hope for the future. “Strange Flowers” was produced and mixed by Chopper Franklin for Ratchet Blade Records. To preview and buy (with bonus songs) click HERE.
Directed By: The Heathen Apostles
Makeup: Alta DeKoven (www.altamakeupart.com), Alexia Petre
Special FX Makeup: Lisette Santana (www.lisettesantana.com)
Costuming: Cheri Wilson Chagollan, Mather Louth
Resistance Armor, Emperor’s crown: Ver Mar (IG @VerMarArt)
The Resistance: Mather Louth, Chopper Franklin
The Future: Sabrina Jimenez
The Emperor: Michael R. Livingston
The Guards: Antonio Hernandez, Thomas Lorioux, Real Munoz
The Magistrate: John Mackey
The Priest: Jonnathon Cripple
The Executioner: John Paul Balsano
The Witnesses: Amanda Achen, Philip Balsano, Johnny Barrios, Lisa Ann Davis, Taryn Nicole Piana, Amina Santana, Reed Heisley-Shellaby, Greta Valenti, Catherine Weiss, Larva X, Xine ZanilloWith special thanks to Ed Colver, Alta DeKoven, Jeanette Jimenez, Karin Sweeney, and Lemon.
Strange Flowers written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2017 Ratchet Blade Records.
Before You Go
Before You Go is the first Heathen Apostles video from the Without A Trace EP (2014), to purchase it on iTunes click HERE, for Amazon click HERE.
Directed by Billy Clift.
Makeup by Denise Hart Larsen.
Special thanks to Carl Hajduk.
Before You Go written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2014 Ratchet Blade Records
Boot Hill Hymnal promo video (2013)
Promo video filmed for the debut Heathen Apostles album Boot Hill Hymnal (2013) featuring the song Red Brick Dust, click HERE to purchase the CD, to purchase it on iTunes click HERE, for Amazon click HERE.
Directed by Billy Clift.
Red Brick Dust written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2013 Ratchet Blade Records.
Without A Trace live
The Heathen Apostles performing the title track from their 3 song EP Without A Trace (2014) at SBC Live in El Segundo, Ca. on 3/22/14. To purchase Without A Trace on iTunes click HERE, for Amazon click HERE.
Without A Trace written by Louth/Franklin
Produced & mixed by Chopper Franklin at the Devil’s Doghouse, Echo Park, Ca.
© 2014 Ratchet Blade Records.
