You want more from The Flaming Lips after watching the music video for "Turning Violent?" The gents continue with "Gates of Steel", a cover of Devo's "Freedom of Choice," as reported by Stereogum. The term cover should be taken loosely here since a quick revisit of the original song leaves you wondering where the the relationship between the two songs actually exists.
The Flaming Lips are on tour with Tame Impala after the release of their latest album The Terror. You cannot find "Gates of Steel" on any recorded album, but the video is a glitter-laden party filled with women rejoicing in the festivities. You will notice a strong parallel to the "Turning Violent" video, but it seems the once sombre ritual has shifted to a full-on joyous celebration. It's a reflection of what The Flaming Lips do for you at their shows - they grab you, then take you for one hell of a delightful ride.
Upcoming Tour Dates:
7/23 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena "Rock for Oklahoma" benefit concert
7/25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Twilight Concert Series, Pioneer Park
7/27 – Troutdale, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield
7/28 – Seattle, WA @ Capitol Hill Block Party
7/30 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
7/31 – Costa Mesa, CA @ The Pacific Amphitheatre
8/01 – Las Vegas, NV @ Bud Light Music First, House of Blues
8/17 – Omaha, NE @ Maha Maha Festival
9/06 – Isle Of Wight, UK @ Bestival
9/07 – Stekene, Belgium @ Crammerock Festival
9/30 – Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
10/01 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
10/02 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
10/03 – Philadelphia, PA @ Penn’s Landing, Festival Pier
10/04 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
10/21 – Tokyo, Japan @ Blitz
10/22 – Tokyo, Japan @ Blitz
10/23 – Osaka, Japan @ Hatch
10/24 – Nagoya, Japan @ Club Diamond Hall
