Watch The Weeknd's New Video For ‘False Alarm'

13 October 2016, 17:07 | Updated: 13 October 2016, 17:20

The Weeknd False Alarm

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The Weeknd has dropped the official video for his latest single 'False Alarm'. 

In the video-game inspired short, the Canadian singer attempts to kidnap a young woman with the help of armed hitmen, shooting at anyone crosses their path.

"It's a dark philosophy, and it haunts her constantly. It's a false alarm to me, she's a false alarm," he sings over the chaotic track.

Warning: the following video contains explicit content and scenes of a violent nature that may not be suitable for a younger audience.

Watch the full thing below. 

13/10/16

The Weeknd has teased the official video for his new track 'False Alarm' will drop today (Thursday 13th October). 

Abel unveiled this teaser poster for the new video.

 

Tomorrow ... A Gritty Story. Parental Advisory.

A photo posted by The Weeknd (@theweeknd) onOct 12, 2016 at 12:58pm PDT

The image features three sinister-looking hooded skull figures, and follows the same movie-poster style as the singer's 'Starboy' teaser.

‘False Alarm’ is the second single to be released from his upcoming third studio album, following the first single (which shares a name with the album) 'Starboy'. 

In related news, Abel recently received three 2016 American Music Award nominations - Artist Of The Year, Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock) and Favorite Male Artist (Soul/R&B).

The awards take place on 22nd November. 

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