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.
Download the MP3 HERE (for radios/podcasts)
Emergency Rules upcoming shows:
May 31st – Purgatory Festival – Crown & Anchor, Adelaide
June 1st – Supporting Night Flight Orchestra – The Gov, Adelaide
June 21st – Supporting Electric Mary – The Gov, Adelaide
October 1st – Supporting Stoned Jesus – The Baso, Canberra
October 2nd – Supporting Stoned Jesus – The Underground, Sydney
October 3rd – Supporting Stoned Jesus – Soapbox Berr, Brisbane
October 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.
Catch them out on tour!
Please contact emergencyrule@gmail.com for any media inquiries.
Emergency Rule online:
www.youtube.com/@Emergencyrule
www.instagram.com/emergency_rule
www.facebook.com/EmergencyRule
emergencyrule.bandcamp.com/music
Spotify: tinyurl.com/SpotifyEmergencyRule
EPK: epkbuilder.com/epks/emergencyrule
Web: emergencyrule.com.au
“The King of Ithaca” is available for streaming and on physical CD:
CD: tinyurl.com/TheKingofIthacaCD
Stream: orcd.co/thekingofithaca
Japan: diskunion.net/metal/ct/list/0/81177768
