You may remember Darkwing, a group of grunge enthusiasts from northern NJ, from when we premiered their DIY music video for “Dark Hunting.” Now, we are stoked to bring you their second scrappy offering from their recently released cassette Lameonia, titled “BARS (Human Zoo).”

This distorted and vividly colorful video tells a twisted story involving cross-dressing, torture, and Yoo-hoo — you know, the essentials. Between the droning choruses they somehow turn into earworms, the wailing guitar solo, and the uncomfortable imagery, this video an all-in sensory overload, a visceral trip into the down-right bizarre. The opening finds bassist Zakk and his commanding female accomplice staking out a convenience store, waiting for their chance to pounce on their skinny, unsuspecting prey. Following his capture, the devious pair quickly get to work transforming him into another cross-dressing member of their gang. The gruff distortion and driving drumwork create an immense energy, and by the end of this video you’re gonna want to raid your sister’s closet.

Here’s to hoping the dudes keep to the film grind and bring us some more subconscious oddities ASAP.

Watch below.

Lameonia is out now from Wiener Records.

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