The Black Crowes Share Behind-the-Scenes of 'Profane Prophecy' Video

The band's new album 'A Pound of Feathers' is set for release in March.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:47am

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The Black Crowes have released behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the music video for their new song 'Profane Prophecy,' one of two new tracks from their upcoming album 'A Pound of Feathers.' The video was directed by artist and musician Dagger Polyester and was inspired by Russ Meyer films, with costumes and sets created by a group of 15 students from a Los Angeles art collective. Frontman Chris Robinson discussed the 'DIY' aspect of the video and the collaborative process.

Why it matters

The Black Crowes are one of the most influential rock bands of the 1990s, known for their bluesy, Southern rock sound. The release of 'A Pound of Feathers,' their 10th studio album and first since 2024, is highly anticipated by fans. The behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 'Profane Prophecy' video provides insight into the band's creative process and their continued evolution.

The details

The 'Profane Prophecy' video was directed by artist and musician Dagger Polyester and was inspired by the work of filmmaker Russ Meyer. The costumes, sets, and other elements of the video were created by a group of 15 students from a Los Angeles art collective. In the behind-the-scenes footage, Chris Robinson discussed the collaborative nature of the project and how he appreciated the 'DIY' aspect of the video's production.

  • The Black Crowes released 'Profane Prophecy' and 'Pharmacy Chronicles' as previews of their upcoming album 'A Pound of Feathers'.
  • 'A Pound of Feathers' is set for release on March 13, 2026.

The players

The Black Crowes

An American rock band formed in 1984, known for their bluesy, Southern rock sound and hits like 'Hard to Handle' and 'She Talks to Angels'.

Chris Robinson

The lead vocalist and founding member of The Black Crowes.

Dagger Polyester

An artist and musician who directed the music video for 'Profane Prophecy'.

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What they’re saying

“It's a great collaboration. You know, to have an initial idea, throw it Dagger's way, Dagger could, you know, throw in another layer and then to bring everyone together to kinda create this little world that's been going on for the last 48 hours.”

— Chris Robinson, Frontman, The Black Crowes

What’s next

The Black Crowes are set to release their 10th studio album 'A Pound of Feathers' on March 13, 2026, which will feature the new songs 'Profane Prophecy' and 'Pharmacy Chronicles'.

The takeaway

The behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 'Profane Prophecy' video showcases the collaborative and creative process behind The Black Crowes' new music, as the band continues to evolve their signature sound and engage with their fanbase in innovative ways.