The Black Crowes Release New Music Video for 'Profane Prophecy'

The video offers a bold preview of the band's upcoming album 'A Pound of Feathers'.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Black Crowes have dropped a striking new music video for their latest single, 'Profane Prophecy,' offering a bold preview of their upcoming album A Pound of Feathers, due out March 13. Inspired by the provocative visual language of filmmaker Russ Meyer, the Los Angeles–shot video leans heavily into surreal imagery, drenched in red tones and symbolism.

Why it matters

The release of the 'Profane Prophecy' music video builds anticipation for the band's first new album in over two years, A Pound of Feathers, which was recorded quickly and aims to capture the band's core creative spark.

The details

The video was directed with a surreal, provocative style inspired by filmmaker Russ Meyer. According to frontman Chris Robinson, 'Profane Prophecy' is 'about the devil you know, the devil you never knew, the devil inside of me and devil inside of you,' and the 'mischief and madness in the beautiful expression that is rock n roll.' The album was recorded in just over a week in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce, who also worked on the band's Grammy-nominated 2024 release Happiness Bastards.

  • The 'Profane Prophecy' music video was released on February 19, 2026.
  • A Pound of Feathers is scheduled for release on March 13, 2026.
  • The Black Crowes will tour Australia and Japan in April 2026, followed by European festival dates in early summer, and then join Guns N' Roses for four dates on their 2026 world tour.

The players

The Black Crowes

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

Chris Robinson

The lead vocalist and founding member of The Black Crowes, known for his distinctive raspy voice and lyrical storytelling.

Rich Robinson

The guitarist and co-founder of The Black Crowes, known for his bluesy guitar work and songwriting contributions to the band.

Jay Joyce

The producer who worked with The Black Crowes on their Grammy-nominated 2024 album Happiness Bastards and the new album A Pound of Feathers.

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What they’re saying

“'Profane Prophecy' is about the devil you know, the devil you never knew, the devil inside of me and devil inside of you. The mischief and madness in the beautiful expression that is rock n roll... and you can dance to it.”

— Chris Robinson, Frontman, The Black Crowes (dailyfly.com)

“The album came together quickly, capturing momentum and instinct in just over a week. It's transformative and rooted in rediscovering the band's core creative spark.”

— Rich Robinson, Guitarist, The Black Crowes (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

Following the album release, The Black Crowes will head to Australia and Japan for Pacific Rim tour dates in April, play select European festivals in early summer, and later join Guns N' Roses for four dates on their 2026 world tour.

The takeaway

The release of the 'Profane Prophecy' music video and the upcoming album A Pound of Feathers showcase The Black Crowes' continued evolution and commitment to their signature bluesy, Southern rock sound, while also exploring new creative directions inspired by the band's core spark.