In Tragically Twisted, rock rebel Allen Brooks doesn’t just perform—he detonates. Set in a scorched, post-apocalyptic landscape, Brooks cuts through the chaos like a survivor of sound and fury. Clad in a blood-red jacket, black tank, and dust-stained combat boots, he commands the screen with the conviction of a man who’s seen the end of the world and decided to throw an encore. It’s punkabilly attitude fused with cinematic grit—part Mad Max, part midnight sermon, and 100 percent rock ’n’ roll.
The track hits hard and heavy, with longtime collaborator and guitarist Keith Maples laying down riffs that slice through the wasteland like a rusted blade. Maples’ playing provides the heartbeat of the piece—dirty, soulful, and relentless—while Brooks’ snarling vocals drive it all forward with rebel-saint energy. Together, they form a sound that feels both timeless and immediate, a collision of old-school grit and new-age experimentation.
Visually, the video burns with apocalyptic beauty. A flaming hot rod roars across an endless blacktop as a majestic owl takes flight—an image that feels like freedom clawing its way out of the ashes. Shot in a bold 9:16 vertical format, Tragically Twisted embraces the language of the modern screen while maintaining the cinematic ambition of a full-scale rock opera. Even though Brooks writes and records all of his own music in an analog environment, in 2025 he has started stepping into the future, weaving in AI-assisted imagery that gives the piece a surreal, dream-like sheen—where analog soul meets digital distortion.
Behind the spectacle lies authenticity. Brooks’ backstory—a seasoned touring musician, military veteran, and NYFA-trained filmmaker—infuses every frame with weight and conviction. He’s not posing for the camera; he’s channeling decades of grit, grind, and gratitude. Maples matches that energy note for note, grounding the chaos with six-string electricity.
At just over four minutes, Tragically Twisted feels like a defiant shout from the edge of the world. It’s a celebration of freedom, survival, and the enduring power of rock in an age of algorithms. Fierce, stylish, and unflinchingly alive, Allen Brooks and Keith Maples remind us that rebellion still has a soundtrack—and it sounds gloriously twisted.
Media Quotes:
“A post-apocalyptic rock opera built for the vertical age.”
“Keith Maples’ guitar work cuts through the chaos like lightning through dust.”
“Allen Brooks turns rebellion into redemption in four minutes flat.”
“A desert-born fever dream of sound and survival.” “Rock and rebellion collide in a cinematic wasteland.”
OFFICIAL LINKS:
https://allenbrooks.net
www.youtube.com/@AllenBrooks-Music
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