Calling all Grayscale fans! For anyone concerned about drummer Nick Veno’s alleged “departure” from the band, it’s time to put your worries to rest as the Philly pop-punk act has revealed it was all a tease for their brand new music video.
What started as your standard “ex-member is no longer a part of the band” post, which even came with a heated response from Veno himself, has now lead to a brand new video for “If I Ever See You Again” starring the young drummer as he fights (literally) for his chance to stay in the band.
“We’ve been wanting to do a fun video for a long time and finally we had the opportunity to go all out,” explained Grayscale. “The song, ‘If I Ever See You Again,’ was written to have a swinging pub rock vibe so we needed a narrative that matched its energy. What better way than to put the shyest member of our band in the most ridiculous situation? The video is light-hearted and absurd, a humor that aligns better with who we are as people. We’re thrilled with how it came out and it makes us laugh every time.”
As for how the “shy” co-founding Grayscale member felt about the new video, Veno opened up about the intense physicality of everything saying: "This music video shoot was challenging for me because not only did I have to act, but also repeatedly take hits from professional wrestlers in the ring. At first. I was intimated by the whole scene, but everyone was excited to teach me how to take [a] hit without hurting myself and had the patience to walk me through the steps of each move. At the end of the day, I felt like I had accomplished so much and really came out of my shell to perform the way the video called for."
To check out Veno’s staring role in “If I Ever See You Again,” which may or may not feature a reference to the movie Waiting (Google it), be sure to look below. Afterward, make sure to grab tickets to see Grayscale out on tour with State Champs here.
