Weezer release time-travel themed music video for C.E.O

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Weezer released a new music video for their single “C.E.O.” that features a string of guest stars, including Tony Hawk, Curry Barker, Dax Flame, Chit, Rob Riggle, Rob Huebel, Michael Peña, Giovanni Ribisi and Christopher Mintz‑Plasse. The clip pays direct homage to the band’s 1994 video for “Undone (The Sweater Song).” In the new version Huebel and Riggle play stereotypical CEOs watching Weezer shoot a video against a gold backdrop rather than the original blue; frontman Rivers Cuomo complains “We’ve done this before,” the director releases a swarm of bees onto the set (the original included dogs), and the band are replaced by look‑alikes.

The song includes the line “Cranking out another Nineties jam,” and Cuomo told Rolling Stone he was reflecting on being cast in a role that “doesn’t really work with being an artist,” and said he had externalised that part of himself. The band will unveil their 20th studio LP, Weezer (dubbed The Gold Album), on 21 August; it was co‑produced by Kenny Blume (f.k.a. Kenny Beats) and Klas Åhlund. Weezer has shared two tracks so far and announced The Gathering tour beginning 8 September in Sacramento, with North America dates through late October, Japan in February 2027 and Europe in May and June; The Shins and Silversun Pickups open in North America, Taking Back Sunday overseas. Tickets for the UK and Europe go on sale 12 August, Japan tickets on 5 September, with fan‑club access on 11 August.

The Indian Opinion

The article mixes straightforward reports of personnel, dates and collaborators with vivid promotional quotes and colourful descriptions. Statements such as bassist Scott Shriner’s remark that the producer wanted to make “the most violent Weezer record ever” are clearly hyperbolic and appear intended to attract attention; readers should treat them as personality‑driven publicity rather than literal promise of musical violence. The video’s self‑referential nod to the 1994 clip is presented as fact, and Cuomo’s account to Rolling Stone gives one artist’s view of intent, but creative motives can be complex and other interpretations may exist. Tour and ticket details are concrete and verifiable; fans wanting to attend should check official sources for any later changes.

Original article: Weezer Go Back in Time for ‘C.E.O.’ Music Video (RollingStoneIndia)

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