ABCs of Metal - [U] - UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - "General of the Dark Army" REACTION

[@AndreRibeiro009]

You need to make more reactions of their neu album APEX... every song of this album are AMAZINNNG

[@anniedeeee]

That album came out in 2017, and it was STILL my 2018 album of the year. It is just so good. And even better live

[@AndreRibeiro009]

@@anniedeeee i heard the full album almost daily kkkkkk

[@ryukenjitsu]

Yup an instant classic

[@AlterSchwedeWieGeil]

This album would be great for a full album reaction since it's a concept album with a continuous story. Brittney even uploaded a song-by-song explanation video series where she explains each songs meaning and how they fit into the story. If you haven't done it I highly recommend you go listen to the album from the beginning to end with the lyrics pulled up. Afterwards watch brittneys video series and then listen to it again! It made me enjoy the album even more

[@koedeen4985]

This, 100x times this! It's flawless

[@JustKyleH]

Unleash the Archers: Tonight We Ride!!! You have to do that one eventually

[@megarockfreak]

High pitch vocals with a slap in your face. :D dope!

[@DamUndead]

agreed ^^

[@juice2039]

Agreed

[@XMorbidReignX]

Mad Max-As filmed in Alberta lol.

[@davef113]

Yes and "Test Your Metal" That may be my fav UtA song. Short, sweet and made me love a genre I never really cared too much for...

[@landkauf23]

W must be Within Temptation-Faster. If you liked Nightwish, you will like them to.

[@BetterLifeInc17]

Unleash the Archers "Apex" - the entire album is so badass!

[@deniserodrigues1410]

Please, react to Amaranthe!!!

[@lenagirlinger6298]

Absolutely!!!! Maximize Me would be great as hell!!! I'd probably die for this one to happen... who agrees?

[@StefanoMei]

Yesss! I say "Leave everything behind"

[@flyte3050]

Yes! Boomerang would be cool

[@DunPat69]

Denise Rodrigues yes they are awesome

[@actarus8564]

Denise Rodrigues Yes but no. It’s the letter V next. It won’t happen until he is done with the ABC of metal.

[@lenagirlinger6298]

React to Amaranthe please... I am sure you'd love them! And react to Volbeat- Still Counting or Black Rose :)))

[@MrAros.1]

yes!!! Amaranthe!!!!

[@battalionsofmetal9246]

After this A-Z please do a reaction to Insomnium - While We Sleep. Killer song

[@natpearce37]

Listen to their Apex album from front to back. It's a perfect album.

[@merlinsiervo]

I agree

[@scottlow6342]

I concur

[@nswhorse]

Yes. And Abyss is a perfect sequel.

[@natpearce37]

nswhorse Oh shit, I forgot to listen to that! Can’t wait to check it out, been hoping for a sequel for years

[@callummcrae7774]

Never heard UtA till this video, was impressed but saw lots of comments praising their latest album Apex, listened through it 2 days ago and now just can't stop putting it on repeat, soooo good! It's on another level, you NEED to do an album reaction to it along with the lyrics/story!

[@Galen876]

If you decide to revisit Unleashed the Archers again, I highly recommend their video for Cleanse the Bloodlines or Tonight We Ride. Both amazing songs, and Cleanse the Bloodlines is from their most recent album, which is also what Awakening is from. Tonight We Ride has a cool Mad Max visual asthetic in the video and some high energy

[@raymondpenland4310]

Please do "Black Metal" by Venom for the letter "V". Venom is an extremely influential group for the foundation of modern metal, with still a somewhat accessible vibe to it.

[@savageinnecromancy3175]

I think the singing might make his ears bleed lol. Venom Inc is a lot better tho

[@ixachilanca]

That's correct! Is one of the pillars of the NWOBHM and starters of modern black metal

[@ruinsane100]

I was a huge Venom fan growing up in the 80s but they are really horrible musicians. They have their place in metal history for sure but I think you "had to be there", ya know?

[@craigwinter3792]

Vader's cover is better.

[@Infamous_grinder]

Venom or Vader please no fuckn volbeat

[@aperson9847]

i LOVE this band, and listening to their old music makes it really apparent how far their songwriting has come because they were always great but their newest album is just...perfection. i hope you react to "cleanse the bloodlines" at some point because that song is EPIC.

[@toddvandell85]

See, this is why I'm loving Unleash the Archers. They have not 1 but 2 death metal growlers (I guess just having one wasn't enough?) but then they have the always amazing Brittany Slayes and her voice just completely outbadasses the growls and they just fade into the background because I tune them out to focus on just hearing Brittany and the band. I agree with your assessment Alex. Based on the video, and what I could get from the lyrics, The Dark General would indeed seem to be Death. You try to get away from Death, it finds you. Sometimes it looks like it's giving you a reprieve or showing mercy. But in the end, you will die. And even if you're brave enough to fight it? Eventually... Death always wins. Oh. And that mercy he briefly demonstrated before? Gone. And just to show you how gone, one more little twist of the knife (or sword in this case) right at the end. Twist...you're done. Great review, bruh. Have yourself a dope ass day. Don't let anyone throw shade at YOU.☺

[@DanioPL1232]

Maybe you know this now because your comment is pretty old but I'm gonna answer it anyway: Whole ,,Demons of AstroWaste" is an concept album and tells story and that's why this song don't have hidden meaning to it. It tells part of the story from the album

[@senditkevin]

@@DanioPL1232 OH. I didn't know that. I've been listening to this album for 4 or so years, now I want to go read the lyrics while listening to the album.

[@dustinsoucie3836]

I just got back from the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise and saw UtA twice! Alex, if you've never heard of it, the 70k cruise is a metal festival on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. 4 nights, 60 metal bands, 4 stages. On a BOAT. Check it out, next year will be the 10th year anniversary.

[@bradhuff5131]

Mikasa by Veil Of Maya

[@alx_p_]

The raw voice (with only the drums) is so perfect ! I'm jealous !

[@V_E_R_D_U_N]

As i lay dying the sound of truth

[@lefterisphasarias8934]

That's a good choice.

[@cameronbruns8996]

literal chills the second that guitar kicks in!!! AMAZING!

[@jessicafowler6375]

Dude you gotta react to Xandria-Nightfall for -x-

[@ainadupuis2651]

Call of Destiny is cool too.

[@Metallichepe]

YESSSSSSSS BOTH

[@lunaticslament3896]

Been struggling alot with depression and life issues lately, especially today, but the sweet message/reminder and awesome video from one of my favorite bands really helped make my night a little bit better :)

[@longclaw13]

Please Alex, I've asked as much as I can, day V, react to Volbeat "Devil's Bleeding Crown"

[@nicksttrs]

It doenst have to be the devils burning crown.. He could pick any song and be blown away.. Volbeat is far too under rated!

[@zendiesel3125]

Veil of Maya has way more talent than Volbeat. End of story. You may stop your internal dialogue.

[@TRB1497]

@@zendiesel3125 you really think so? I definitely think Volbeat is much more unique than VoM. Also after seeing both live I'd have to argue that Volbeat is a better all-around band, in every conceivable way.

[@trogdorman121]

I've seen both as well, multiple times each, VoM is better in every single way. Volbeat is good, VoM is just superior

[@xenophon343]

@@zendiesel3125 Corporate music rules!

[@TheDustyForest]

the thing that gets me the most is how polished this song and video is, and it was all done when they were still an unsigned indie band... I loved this album in particular for years and when I saw the news that they were signed to Napalm it was such an awesome feeling, they totally deserved it

[@adamcastillo3976]

Veil of Maya - Mikasa

[@frankov_83]

Es su kasa.

[@ginoo2843]

Adam Castillo I second this

[@ClemsonC17]

Either this or “overthrow”

[@sunbro6452]

IT HAS TO BE

[@derpherpula592]

Metalcore is a fusion genre of metal and punk. It is not metal.

[@leobarzi]

Nothing´s is better then Unleash the Archers!!! They´re the new Master of Heavy Metal ever!!! (Leo - Directly from Sao Paolo-Brazil)

[@onanist87]

V IS FOR VOLBEAT - Heaven nor hell. I know you would love them :)

[@DB-hd2gj]

Definitely Volbeat but I think Seal the Deal or the Devils Bleeding Crown would be a much better choice. Heaven nor Hell is great but I dont think it shows their sound off as well

[@derpherpula592]

This is the ABCs of metal. Volbeat is a rock band.

[@DB-hd2gj]

@@derpherpula592 double kick drums, guitars tuned down to D standard. Close enough to metal for me mate 😁🤘

[@PowerliftingNstuff]

Derp Herpula Volbeat are classified as “a fusion of rock and roll, heavy metal and rockabilly. “ so 🤷‍♂️

[@MaddDogg316]

Volbeat is a fringe band, some of their stuff is metal, some of it isn't. Can we please stay away from these fringe bands for a metal list. There are for more significant bands to metal that are in many ways musically better.

[@dandyprime5338]

This was one of Unleash the Archers' first music videos. I think it's about 5 or 6 years old at this point. You should check out "Tonight We Ride" and "Cleanse the Bloodlines" by these guys. Those songs are awesome.

[@ranger0550]

W - Within Temptation :D

[@skullair52]

I just got to experience 2 UtA sets and a meet and greet on 70000 tons of metal,they were amazing live, played all of Apex over 2 sets, but also super cool and happy Canadanese

[@chris3884]

W-WHILE SHE SLEEPS

[@btemp2003]

Anyone else read this as a stutter?

[@sudhanshutripathi1283]

SCRIM ROCK steal the sun would be awesome

[@RodesLaw]

FINALLY !!!! I have been waiting about 2 years for someone to react to this song. THANK YOU ! UTA rules, pure talent.

[@thecoylewis]

Volbeat - Still Counting. DO IT!

[@derpherpula592]

This is the ABCs of metal. Volbeat is a rock band.

[@Ayrdanger]

Nope! Versus Me- "(A)Tension", or "Not Going Back"!

[@saulocon2648]

Pokemon? :v .i.

[@MaddDogg316]

@@Ayrdanger, mediocrity isn't necessary.

[@Metaljedipirate]

Ive been asking for volbeat for ages

[@702tattooer]

I just watched them play two sets on 70,000 tons of metal cruise. They killed it

[@stianhelgesen]

Volbeat - Still Counting

[@DanteMishima]

I discovered the Archers from and they automatically become one of my favourite metal bands

[@Jay_Wolfe]

Vader - Sword of the Witcher!!! Or Reborn in Flames....Pleeeeeeease

[@lowlifeangler]

FUCKING VADER!!!

[@Tharanicus]

This

[@craigwinter3792]

Yes.

[@666AgentOrange1990]

Helleluyah or Wings! 😁

[@Triskaan]

My personal fav song of UtA has always been Ripping through Time myself.

[@anarautio]

Veil Of Maya - Ellie, Mikasa, Overthrown

[@TantoBrownBear]

So happy you picked this 🤘

[@zacharyallen1878]

Volbeat!!! Please Please Please do Volbeat!!!!

[@derpherpula592]

This is the ABCs of metal. Volbeat is a rock band.

[@mt201013]

@@derpherpula592 early Volbeat is metal. I'll agree with you that newer Volbeat is rock

[@zacharyallen1878]

Like he said. Early Volbeat is definitely Metal.

[@derpherpula592]

@@mt201013 In other words, Volbeat is not currently metal. Exactly my point. I guarantee he won't react to early Volbeat. Volbeat fans are going to request newer material because fans of their older stuff are no longer fans

[@zacharyallen1878]

@@derpherpula592 I am a fan of both old and new Volbeat. You need to find something better to do than troll the comments of a KZbin page. You can suggest any band you want bro, just like I can suggest any band I want.

[@jeremyhenson6889]

I finally figured out what band they remind me of! 3 inches of blood the feel and the epicness of the songs the duality of the vocal styles. Very awesome 3 inch of blood was amazing and so are these guys.

[@davidw7927]

V is for Volbeat Still Counting or Mirror and the Ripper

[@feanorgandalf]

Imagine this band on a cruise ship with 59 other metal bands. It literally just happened and it ended Feb 4

[@fabriciobastos4674]

Trivium krisute gomem Trivium Shogun

[@joncates9003]

You ALWAYS brighten my day, good sir! I'm sure that's true for many of us fans... SO THANK YOU!!!

[@dantevalkeri1600]

Do W for Within Temptation please

[@darkdeceptionkillsthelight9653]

At first: I'M SO FUCKING HAPPY THAT THERE ARE SO MANY VOLBEAT SUGGESTIONS IN THE COMMENTS! *[V] VOLBEAT - DANNY AND LUCY (11 PM)*

[@blxkdxhlia]

VOLBEAT TOMORROW PLEASE! EVELYN OR BLACK BART!!

[@derpherpula592]

This is the ABCs of metal. Volbeat is a rock band.

[@blxkdxhlia]

@@derpherpula592 be sure to tell everyone else that that commented volbeat

[@derpherpula592]

@@blxkdxhlia I will. I'm tired of seeing non-metal bands in "the ABCs of metal"

[@blxkdxhlia]

Just a reminder that he reacted to ADTR

[@derpherpula592]

@@blxkdxhlia Just a reminder that he is new to metal and doesn't understand that metalcore is pop punk garbage with downtuned guitars and awful vocals that claims to be metal simply because there are downtuned guitars and the occasional scream/growl

[@asmodeuszv]

w is for warkings - sparta or within temptation -ice queen/mother earth/paradise

[@HelixNebuIa]

V - Veil Of Maya - Overthrow

[@ryanscott6852]

I was going to recommend Viel of Maya. I was going to say Mikasa though.

[@4sbel885]

But Volbeat tho

[@HelixNebuIa]

Volbeat equals the water you find at the bottom of a dumpster.

[@4sbel885]

@@HelixNebuIa Volbeat > Veil of Maya

[@4sbel885]

@@gabrielhurtado8783 fortnite

[@michaelmotter2486]

I couldn't wait for you to listen to this song, one of my favorites. Man I love them!

[@nicholasbinner]

V- Veil of Maya - Mikasa

[@TRB1497]

So many better songs than Mikasa

[@nicholasbinner]

@@TRB1497 maybe but we have to ease him into it

[@derpherpula592]

Metalcore is a fusion genre of metal and punk. It is not metal.

[@Ayrdanger]

Nope! Versus Me- "(A)Tension", or "Not Going Back"!

[@chuckh9168]

@@TRB1497 so many better bands than Fail of Maya.

[@Bilskirnir3124]

To be fair, waiting four seconds for Unleash the Archers to start shredding is a massive amount of restraint.

[@ryans8907]

V=Volbeat, Doc Holiday

[@Lowko4456]

Alex I have 4 recommendtions 1. Avantasia -Dying for an Angel or Mystery of A Blood Red Rose 2 MaYaN- War on Terror 3 Sons of Seasons- Bubonic Waltz 4 Kamelot- Phantom Divine, RavenLight, MindFall Remedy, Amnesiac, My Therapy, Insomnia, Liar Liar, My Confession, Sacrimony ( Angel of Afterlife), or Falling Like The Fahrenheit

[@pocologo975]

[V] Volbeat - A Moment Forever - Radio Girl - Pool of Booze - Always. Wu - I Only Wanna Be With You - A Warrior's Call - Fallen - 7 Shots You know, the older stuff...

[@derpherpula592]

This is the ABCs of metal. Volbeat is a rock band.

[@lowlifeangler]

Not FUCKING metal

[@lowlifeangler]

@@derpherpula592 FUCKING VADER

[@derpherpula592]

@@lowlifeangler thank you sir

[@belakiss8861]

the guitars are incredible, the drumming is insane and Brittney is a vocal goddess...she just blows the doors off the is song. The note Brittney hits at the end is incredible....

[@danieljordy18]

V = Veil of Maya - Mikasa 🔥🔥

[@pineappletree50]

Perfect Saturday night, getting smashed watching Alex reacting to my favourite metal bands 🤘

[@ryanchadeayne4070]

For V: react to Volbeat devils bleading crown

[@denispetal952]

Yeahh! Still Counting is Also a good one

[@ryanchadeayne4070]

Walrus Piano honestly I’d be happy with any song by them

[@coreymcdaniel2759]

This song in particular is amazing.

[@MrEternalwrath]

If he's going to Volbeat, it should be Evelyn.

[@essaquadry]

Lol they stole a lot of that song from Nickleback

[@igloo6975]

The first song front hen that I heard, great song and I am glad you finally got to hear it

[@laporte1625]

Vektor -Tetrastructural Minds. No other choice!!!!

[@ErinMercurial]

Their best song by far!!! Can't wait to see what you think!!!

[@t_dubbz0425]

Wage war for W please

[@ericbman1658]

T_Dubbz04 YES YES YEA

[@MaddDogg316]

Too many significant metal bands to be suggesting a fringe metal/punk band.

[@TheNightOwl11683]

When you get to W & X Within Temptation - The Truth Beneath The Rose (Black Symphony in Rotterdam, 2008) Xandria - Nightfall

[@ryandickson940]

Volumes - Edge of the Earth Woo!!!

[@ivanroutt3288]

This song tears through your soul!

[@ericgaudet4497]

UNLEASH The Archers are a great Band and what a great and heavy song -"General of the Dark Army "!!🤘🤘

[@Mugthraka]

Realy?, dunno, compared to Awakening with this High Octane shred and vocals, i find this song kinda weak, still cool, but way toned down compared to what i've heard of them before...

[@mr.nervedamagegaming8050]

@@Mugthraka Same... this song sounded like a demo or b-side compared to Awakening. That guitar noodling in the beginning sounded really amateur and her vocals needed some reverb or something to bring them out.

[@War624]

@@mr.nervedamagegaming8050 Well, this is from one of their first albums. They were still pretty new on the scene, and clearly didn't have the same budget as did they with Apex.

[@polyrhythmz2620]

This is one of their earlier videos but I still love it! Please do Time Stands Still by them! They're inspired by my favorite band of all time (Lost Horizon). So good

[@Mutilated831]

Van Canto - Battery or Badaboom, please!!, they are a very unique band, if or when you choose to do a reaction go in blind don't do research on them, just know that the song is a cover of Battery by Metallica and that they are very unique.

[@actarus8564]

Mutilated831 Yep,i own every albums.If you search deep,you find gems like this.I like Metallica,Slayer,Slipknot and the popular bands that peoples always ask in here but they forget about bands like Van Cantos,Therion,The gentle storm.....you know, bands that transport you somewhere.....

[@MaddDogg316]

@@actarus8564, I was surprised to see so many Therion requests. Didn't think they had that big of a following.

[@Modnar621]

W = Within Temptation - Paradise (What About Us?) ft. Tarja X = Xandria - Nightfall

[@edjpg]

Veil of Maya

[@darkaquatus]

He knew he had to kill her, even though he had shown mercy. In the end he realized she would never stop chasing him and she would never give up on her retribution. That's the destructive power of reprisal. It will keep going, until one side is completely destroyed, which is exactly what this soldier realized.

[@marekam95]

Vader- Sword of the witcher!

[@derpherpula592]

Wow, an actual metal band requested for the ABCs of metal? I'm shocked. Too bad the Volbeat and Veil of Maya requests are already overwhelming the top comments

[@troysmithfr]

@@derpherpula592 I hate to sound elitist, but you're right. Most of these bands here were garbage.

[@derpherpula592]

@@troysmithfr you are a light in the dark my friend. I was sure that most of this fanbase was metalcore fans. And I don't mind being a metal elitest. Metalcore just sounds awful to me

[@slayerjosh1]

Well veil of Maya isn't metalcore but whatever...for being a metal elites I think you would know the difference

[@derpherpula592]

@@slayerjosh1 The very first sentence on Veil of Maya's Wikipedia page is, "Veil of Maya is an American metalcore band." Also, the song "mikasa" that everyone is requesting is one of the most metalcore sounding songs I've ever heard. They are most definitely a metalcore band

[@brianmccauley4849]

Never heard of them before. Ever. Now I must listen to more. Wow

[@vaske9313]

VOLBEAT - STILL COUNTING , or Hallelujah goat

[@lenagirlinger6298]

Fuck yeah Still Counting!!!!!

[@vaske9313]

@Designated Shitposter yes.

[@lenagirlinger6298]

@Designated Shitposter absolutely yes

[@derpherpula592]

This is the ABCs of metal. Volbeat is a rock band.

[@WWCLife]

VOLBEAT!

[@afewminuteswithchrispycubi8945]

Once again. You did it. That fucking gave ME goosebumps

[@cleatusearl]

V - Volumes - "Edge of the Earth"

[@ryandickson940]

Yes! Love that song!

[@Ayrdanger]

Nope! Versus Me- "(A)Tension", or "Not Going Back"!

[@cleatusearl]

Luxter1994 never heard of them but I’m digging their sound.

[@DanBennettUltra]

Dude! Please! We need your reaction to The Wind That Shapes The Land in our lives! On one hand it's a shame that there isn't a video for it, but on the other hand the lack of visual input makes you focus more on the music and the lyrics. It's a musical journey like 3 or 4 amazing songs got mashed together beautifully, truly a testament to UtA's skills in musicianship and composition. I trust you can do the song justice with one of your excellent reactions!

[@nicklasrosen2510]

Van Canto - Badaboom, been asking for it forever!!!

[@Shihimase]

You uploaded your reaction of my favorite band on my birthday, Thx. :-)

[@soini4060]

W better be Wage War!

[@benziii09]

Correct👍

[@antonsindahl4506]

i'd go for WASP

[@MaddDogg316]

Wasp or within temptation are much better choices and they stay within the metal genre.

[@Faturek1]

Who dear you? W stands for allmighty Withering Surface, with "the white path"

[@rileyandkeelangameinggamer1250]

Witness would be the perfect intro for him! So many bangers so little time

[@Lankygit01]

@Alex Hefner The album is a concept album which follows the exploits of a young mercenary as he adventures through space, whilst under the power of an incredibly old and evil sword

[@chris3884]

Veil of Maya- MIKASA-

[@derpherpula592]

Metalcore is a fusion genre of metal and punk. It is not metal.

[@Ayrdanger]

Nope! Versus Me- "(A)Tension", or "Not Going Back"!

[@DeathShark00]

@@derpherpula592 you need to take another look at the "metal" he reacts to.. its all forms so just stfu.

[@derpherpula592]

@@DeathShark00 metalcore isn't metal dude. I don't mind what he reacts to, but if he is going to put "ABCs of *metal*" in the title, he should react to metal bands

[@DeathShark00]

@@derpherpula592 and what is "metal" to you then.

[@timothyhousley9575]

dude u make me feel good metal head for life

[@KCDeportes]

V-Vektor

[@Lunumbrus]

The General of the Dark Army plays the lead role of the video, where he kills a couple insignificant peasants. It describes his merciless nature, as well as showing some of the background and trauma that lead to him being what he is. It's some Punisher-meets-Castlevania levels of "fuck the universe", I think.

[@ajrod85]

v for veil of maya's mikasa

[@derpherpula592]

Metalcore is a fusion genre of metal and punk. It is not metal.

[@ClemsonC17]

Derp Herpula Veil of Maya isn’t a metal core band. They are djent/deathcore. They have absolutely no punk influence. In fact, they are more on the lines of prog metal. Metalcore doesn’t either. You are thinking post hardcore. Ala A Day to Remember. Metalcore is Unearth, As I Lay Dying, and August Burns Red. You need to learn your sub genres.

[@Ayrdanger]

Nope! Versus Me- "(A)Tension", or "Not Going Back"!

[@medicatedbobcat8186]

@@derpherpula592 by that logic slipknot isn't metal and Metallica isn't metal. Quit getting mad just because you don't like a certain genre. Some people like it

[@dustinbennett2225]

Your reaction at the end of that was priceless

[@IvoryElvenson]

I think, it's time for You to finally react to AMERICAN POWER METAL: ICED EARTH 'Dystopia' !!! You'll llllllllllove it!!! 😊😊☺

[@scottkitchingman9884]

I was thinking ten thousand strong but yes Iced Earth!!!!!

[@kheidal]

Or the "true" Kings of Metal... Manowar!

[@IvoryElvenson]

@@kheidal That's what I've been asking over and over again since almost a year when I found this channel! 😀 So, Alex, please react to MANOWAR's 'The Power Of Thy Sword'!!! And of course we will forgive You, that it took You so long! 😁

[@IvoryElvenson]

@@kheidal Could it be, that You will see them live in Longyearbyen by any chance? I just thought, because Your name sounds scandinavian..

[@kheidal]

@@IvoryElvenson That would be awesome as hell, but Longyearbyen is one looooong trip for anyone who doesn't live in the Northern parts of Norway :P But if all goes to plan, I'll be seeing them live in Stavanger or Hamar. (You were spot on with the name tho :P )

[@metallikat05]

A rare song of theirs that is absolutely brilliant is the track “The Path Unsaught”. It’s absolutely got an amazing groove, I love it. Their pre-“Time Stands Still” material is quite different. BTW, if you get to X, it’s gotta be Xandria. If it’s got to be a single, choose “Nightfall”. If not, I think the song that entirely encapsulates them at their best is “Where the Heart is Home”.

[@PSZEMKI]

V - Vail of Maya

[@bogenstark_kai8461]

V - Van Canto - Battery, it´s Metal but it´s without instruments (Except Drums). The Singers actually "sing" Guitar and Bass. Great listen, because it´s different!

[@MrAisha2003]

Still waiting for Breaking Benjamin - tourniquet :D

[@amandahibbs3690]

Kamikadze5d any Breaking Ben song really....

[@ErinMercurial]

Man I love this song and Video!!!! SO glad you like it and "get it"... I do believe the video DOES bring more to the song though! I can watch and jam this shit every day!!!

[@tunruh]

Volbeat!! Sad Man's Tongue or Still Counting!!!!

[@darkdeceptionkillsthelight9653]

Counting all the volbeat fans in the comments and I'm definitely not alone ;)

[@derpherpula592]

This is the ABCs of metal. Volbeat is a rock band.

[@jaminbieber286]

You triggered me a bit talking to me like that in the opening, Alex. Thanks for that.

[@f.t.2290]

[V] Vektor - Fast paced society

[@derpherpula592]

This guy gets it ^ please listen to this guy

[@f.t.2290]

@@derpherpula592 Thank Derp, we seem to have similar taste since i remember you supporting me also for Be'lakor :)

[@jdzabala3338]

Please listen this guy

[@derpherpula592]

@@f.t.2290 yes, I will always support Be'lakor. They are my favorite melodic death metal band. Vektor is my favorite thrash metal band. You have a great taste in metal

[@troysmithfr]

Finally somebody suggested Vektor!

[@GenXMetalHead73]

Love these guys! Canadian Metal represent!!

[@gryyphyn8639]

Holy Gods do I love Unleash the Archers! General of the Dark Army is one of my favorite songs from them but you're right, you shouldn't pay super close attention to the video first time through. It takes a few trips through most complex metal songs to catch everything that's going on musically. That doesn't mean the cinematics should be ignored, particularly with UtA. Once you understand what's going on in the music the video complements it so well. I'm with everyone else voting Volbeat! I guess you could go Voivod but I'm not a huge fan of their music. I love Jason Newstead but he's a better bassist than vocalist IMO.

[@Beartooth.12]

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