US Alternative Outfit The Behaviour Release Lyric Video For Latest Single ‘Phantom Hands (Edit)’
The Track Released Ahead Of New EP “PEDESTALS” On September 19th
Hot off the back of their previous single, ‘MK Ultra’, US Alternative outfit The Behaviour, the latest musical incarnation of multi-instrumentalist Marshall Kilpatric (Today is The Day, Black Light Burns, and The Esoteric), have released a new video for their new single, a radio edited version of the track ‘Phantom Hands’, on September 19th. The track is the second offering from their upcoming EP “PEDESTALS”, which features the full version of the track, and is set for release through Rexius Records on November 21st, 2025.
Speaking about the track, Kilpatric stated:
“Love songs, to me, are usually cliche, overdone, and far too sappy. For that reason, I typically try to avoid them, unless part of a grander theme. In this case, I went against my usual mindset and chose to write one, albeit in a slightly veiled, metaphoric but colorful sense. To find inspiration in someone, something, somewhere, that you love and hold in high enough regard, is truly a special circumstance, and worthy of tribute.
Though not to be so simplistic, this song captures that essence intertwined with appreciation, devotion, admiration, hope, and loyalty. Again, as is a common theme in The Behaviour’s music, recognizing the unseen energetic force behind what lies in front of you is to be regarded with respect and honor, and this is done as if performing a spell or ritual to eloquently do so in a hopeful and timeless manner.”
The tracklisting for “PEDESTALS” is:
1. Dark, not Quiet
2. Phantom Hands
3. MK Ultra
4. Invisible Sun
5. The Reckoning
Speaking about the EP, Marshall continued:
“The EP’s title, “PEDESTALS”, serves as a suitable overarching theme to this collection of songs. As defined, a pedestal can be a support or base for something or rather can be used to reference a situation in which someone or something is greatly or uncritically admired.
Through abstract metaphors and veiled allegory, allusions are prevalent to those loved, lost, or both in these songs. Some are cautionary tales of senses possessed, or energies revered one may seek and possibly find in themselves. Others are situational reflections, while finding meaning, hope, and strength in adverse environments or predicaments. Through them all, “PEDESTALS” is a poignant representation of recent times while simultaneously striving for timelessness in its sound, vision, and messages.
The Behaviour seeks to convey these themes to the listener with broad enough strokes for anyone to find something personal to hold onto, on their own, with only a gentle push in the right direction. Perhaps in doing so, they will discover their own pedestal to behold something cherished.”
Blending alternative rock sounds, garage rock grit, and the expressive depth of blues, shoegaze, and melancholic rock, The Behaviour crafts brooding soundscapes that fit playlists for late-night drives, introspective reflection, and dark psych rock journeys. Fans of Queens of the Stone Age, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, All Them Witches, and my bloody valentine will find a familiar pulse in the project’s fuzz-drenched guitars, analog warmth, and emotionally layered vocals.
The project is led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Marshall Kilpatric, a seasoned drummer known for his work with bands such as The Esoteric and Kylesa. His career includes tours alongside Motörhead, Deftones, Chris Cornell, and The Smashing Pumpkins, and replacing Brann Dailor (later of Mastodon) in Today is the Day for their acclaimed double album Sadness Will Prevail. He also joined Black Light Burns before the release of their debut, replacing Josh Freese (Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters). Kilpatric played on two albums—including the cover collection Cover Your Heart—and co-wrote their third, with tracks featured on the Underworld soundtracks.
With The Behaviour, Kilpatric steps into full creative control. More than a solo act, the project is a cathartic exercise in shadow work. Beneath its dark, melancholic surface lies an arc of redemption, healing, and transformation. Influenced by Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen, and Pink Floyd, he crafts songs that echo with spiritual undertones and poetic intensity.
The 2023 debut, “A Sin Dance”, earned acclaim from outlets like HONK Magazine and The Joy of Violent Movement. With three new singles and an EP arriving fall 2025 via Rexius Records, The Behaviour continues to evolve—inviting listeners into a space where darkness meets clarity, and noise becomes medicine.
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