American-Canadian metalcore pioneers Misery Signals closed out their career with one of the sickest endings a band could ask for, with both vocalists — Jesse Zaraska and Karl Schubach — on tour for the final shows.
Filmmaker Morgan Tedd and production company The Alternative Studio documented the band's final three performances in London, England, and Edmonton, Canada, interviewing the band, fans, and members of the Misery Signals road crew and other friends.
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Tedd explained why they chose to document the band's beautiful swan song:
"I've loved Misery Signals for as long as I can remember. 'Of Malice and the Magnum Heart' was such a formative album for me and countless other musicians. To be asked to create two music videos for the band, as well as direct their 'Live in Isolation' performance during the Covid years, was an honour. Those projects were made across oceans, but for this documentary, I wanted closeness. I wanted to capture the bond between the band, their fans, and the music itself; to celebrate the joy and intensity of their live performances through a reflective lens, as they toured for the final time before laying Misery Signals to rest. This film is my love letter to the band, and a shared celebration from one fan, to every fan."
The 25-minute doc is an introspective look at the friendships formed in grief, the bond between artist and audience, and the way music turns misery into brotherhood.
Earlier this week, the band hosted a Q&A on Instragram:
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