PUDDLE OF MUDD Embrace the Chaos With “Maniac” Music Video

PUDDLE OF MUDD return with “Maniac,” a new music video that strips everything back to focus on atmosphere, emotion, and psychological tension. Rather than a full-band performance, the visual centers solely on frontman Wes Scantlin, placing him at the core of the song’s unsettling narrative. The result is an intimate and unfiltered look into the darker headspace that fuels the track.

Musically, “Maniac” leans into gritty hard rock aggression, driven by thick, distorted riffs and a vocal delivery that swings between restraint and volatility. The song carries a sense of internal conflict, channeling frustration and instability into a tight, confrontational structure that feels both raw and deliberate.

Visually, the music video amplifies that unease. With Scantlin as the lone presence on screen, the focus remains on expression and mood rather than spectacle. The minimalist approach allows the tension to build naturally, reinforcing the song’s themes of mental unrest and emotional fracture without distraction.

With “Maniac,” PUDDLE OF MUDD offer a stark, personal release that highlights vulnerability through intensity. It’s a reminder that even decades into their career, the band — and Scantlin in particular — can still tap into the shadows and turn them into something confrontational and compelling.