It’s a big season for fans of Detroit’s most iconic rock duo. The White Stripes aren’t just marking the 20th anniversary of Get Behind Me Satan—they’re bringing it back to life, brick by miniature brick, with a fresh stop-motion video for deep cut “Red Rain.” Oh, and did we mention they’re being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this fall?
The Basics: Who Were The White Stripes?
Jack and Meg White formed The White Stripes in 1997, serving up raw, no-frills garage rock with a color-coded visual aesthetic and just enough mystery to keep us guessing. Were they siblings? Were they married? (Yes, briefly.) What mattered more was the music: six albums between 1999 and 2007, each packed with grit, emotion, and an evolving sense of play.
Elephant gave the world “Seven Nation Army,” arguably the most recognizable riff of the 21st century. But Get Behind Me Satan was their pivot—a moodier, more percussive album filled with marimba, piano, bells, and attitude. It earned them a Grammy for Best Alternative Album and three Top 10 UK singles: “Blue Orchid,” “My Doorbell,” and “The Denial Twist.”
New Video, Vintage Vibes
Just in time for the album’s 20th birthday, The White Stripes dropped a brand-new music video for “Red Rain”—a fan-favorite track that never got its own spotlight. This stop-motion gem is anything but ordinary. It was directed by Brooklyn indie filmmaker Conor Callahan, executive produced by Audg Fenter, and crafted using nearly 6,000 tiny bricks and royal icing (yes, the kind used on fancy cookies).
There’s also a nod to collectors here: the video features Super7’s new ReAction Figure 2-pack of Jack and Meg in full Satan-era glory.
The whole thing took about 80 hours to animate, and it’s weirdly hypnotic—chaotic, creative, and unmistakably White Stripes.
Vinyl’s Back in Style
The Get Behind Me Satan vinyl reissue drops July 11 via Jack White’s Third Man Records. It’s a big deal, considering the album wasn’t commercially released on vinyl for a full decade after it first came out in 2005. This reissue is a tribute to the band’s analog spirit, with packaging that matches their playful-yet-serious energy.
Hall of Fame Honors
In April 2025, the White Stripes were announced as part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. They’re in excellent company—this year’s lineup includes Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Chubby Checker, Soundgarden, and more.
The induction ceremony is set for November 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Disney+ will stream it live, with ABC and Hulu airing it afterward.
Why It All Matters
Okay, real talk? The title Get Behind Me Satan has always kind of freaked me out. I mean, “Satan” in anything is a hard pass for me most days. The word alone makes my skin crawl—no thanks. But when it comes to The White Stripes, I’ve always made an exception. There’s just something about their sound, their weirdness, their raw creativity that overrides the heebie-jeebies. So yeah, I’m sucking it up, embracing the spooky album title, and letting myself enjoy the wild ride that is “Red Rain” and this anniversary moment.
The White Stripes didn’t just revive garage rock. They made it look cool, feel dangerous, and sound like the future—all with just two people and a whole lot of nerve. With the “Red Rain” video, they’re not just reminiscing. They’re reimagining.
So if you haven’t revisited Get Behind Me Satan lately, now’s your cue. And if you’re new to the band? There’s no better time to fall down the candy-striped rabbit hole.
