Video: Of Monsters and Men – "King and Lionheart"

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I don’t think I need to tell you (as many of you are probably well-aware), but Of Monsters and Men are the biggest thing to come of Iceland since Sigur Rós… and of course, their beautiful landscapes. So knowing this, you would expect the band to focus the efforts of their new video on the gorgeous nature of their home nation, wouldn’t it?! Well apparently not.

Pulling in the group of Montreal talents that put together the band’s first virally successful video (yes, you know the one), Of Monsters & Men showcase their splendid feel-good single “King And Lionheart” behind a dark animated visual. Focused on the endeavour of two intrigued little children, the video follows a sea of animated creatures and angry men as they chase down the all but innocent kids through a seemingly permanent coat of darkness. Guided by a light though, the children are able to find refuge in a large *spoiler alert* castles that doubles as a spaceship.

Needless to say, our expectations were high for this video, but after seeing the creativity and dedication that went into making this video something special, our infatuation with this band — and their homeland — has soared to its ultimate height.