Allegaeon - Gray Matter Mechanics (FULL BAND PLAY THROUGH)

[@project19official]

I love the sound of that classical guitar; that man has some serious skill.

[@N17.90Dalmighty]

How many influences does this band really have? Allegaeon: Yes

[@edhardwick2538]

Actually, Roundabout brought me to this video. YES, indeed.

[@robertodykirk]

I love seeing bands I like flex a little LOL

[@vampcaff]

acoustic guitar continues after distortion.... I shit myself

[@InterloperBand]

Definitely one of the best songs of 2016 no doubt. You guys are so sick.

[@MasterMeijer]

you guys can beat this though

[@KevinTheMetalhead]

Interloperofficial Never thought I'd see you here! Has Allegaeon influenced your music?

[@skytigress]

One of the things I love most about Allegaeon is that they don't take themselves so seriously. I have chatted with some of them at smaller shows for their third album tour a few years ago and they were so friendly and easy to talk to. I like their sense of humor in their vids and on stage, you can tell they're all best buds :P P.S. Loving the flamenco being featured more...looooove it.

[@thorthunderlungs5171]

Next time anyone gets into the "metalheads are stupid and talentless" argument...

[@HabeasMortis]

Didn't you mean to say Black Sabbath? I'm saying that argument never was alive.

[@TheBilaras97]

what who the fuck said this???pantera ,meshuggah,sepultura,megadeth,black sabath and o a ton of other talented bands where in the scene before symphony x who are amazing themselfs

[@daleanderson7143]

Bassist Corey from Allegaeon and guitarist Mikey both love that CD too. These guys are music historians.

[@daleanderson7143]

Follow them on Twiiter or Facebook. They do Google hangouts, here on KZbin too, where they take questions from fans and they're just down to Earth guys. Greg Burgess, guitarist, graduated from U of Cincinnati with a classical degree. Easy guys to root for. Saw them in NYC in Nov '15 and was FLOORED.

[@thorthunderlungs5171]

Dale Anderson I dig their sense of humor. Totally badass but can make a joke. Good stuff.

[@jerrincastillo74]

I keep coming back to not only this song, but this entire album because the music is just written so well. The way the music progresses and all of the transitions are so smooth. It's brilliant. It hits when it's supposed to hit, and takes you in a journey. I love it. Not to mention how talented they each are at their instrument, including Riley. Also super nice dudes. This band is one of the most underrated in my honest opinion.

[@cristianbotiza3971]

the whole album is stellar, you are right!

[@brentwheeler8277]

That was fantastic And the Ne Obliviscaris shirt

[@SigEpRooster]

also the He is Legend shirt

[@andrewsedens]

Yes, the Ne Obliviscaris shirt for the win

[@xNewWorldOrphanx]

Fuck yes. Repping the underdogs!

[@raul19097]

and Bloodbath

[@maximiliano1761]

They opened for Ne Obliviscaris in 2017 I think.

[@juanvalverde3330]

somebody reliving this in 2024?

[@SupermarketRefrigeration]

Yessir! I forgot all about this!

[@tomcooney183]

3:28 the most metal sandwich eating I have ever witnessed

[@tehboush6205]

I was looking for a comment mentioning the sandwich, thank you

[@benfarrell5034]

Peanut Butter and Metal

[@NecroZeno]

Right up there with King Diamond eating a sandwich in The Family Ghost video.

[@guadalupevieyra9372]

I just heard this master piece and haven't been able to forget about it

[@robertodykirk]

the transition from intro to main song was well done. not every band can go from Flamenco, Classical to face melting metal riffs and 16th note bass drum thunder LOL I applaud this, good shit.

[@Kudabear1]

Regenerate, the human brain through positive meditation. Stability, slow to breathe Studied in revolving three dimensions. Observing growth in the thalamus Inferior temporal gyrus Orbitofrontal cortex Larger volumes in the hippocampus Meditate and track the clockwork of organics. Observable data of gray matter mechanics. Rare and strange, the movements made through endless repetitions bolstering immunity staving off disease and deterioration. Observing growth in the thalamus Inferior temporal gyrus Orbitofrontal cortex Larger volumes in the hippocampus Meditate and track the clockwork of organics Observable data of gray matter mechanics Rewired: neurons increased in size and number, changing our structure. The mind: moving serene, no sight or touch to interrupt us. Now, grow. Meditate and track the clockwork of organics Observable data of gray matter mechanics

[@phoenixmerrill1896]

i concur

[@tpawsplayground]

Some of the best interplay happens at the first minute and a half. love the acoustic and electric guitar interplay.

[@daleanderson7143]

My FAVORITE BAND to come out in 25 years! I saw these guys play in NYC in November 2015 and was BLOWN AWAY! Good guys too. Very easy to root for. Now go listen to EVERYTHING they've done. AWESOME!

[@mtlmaster1989]

This song is awesome. I can't wait to get the full album. I don't know how the hell Allegaeon was passed over for a spot on the summer slaughter tour. This band deserves that kind of exposure.

[@davecrupel2817]

2:41 most scientific, metaphysical shit ever taken. ✊

[@thorthunderlungs5171]

I shit, therefore I am.

[@k0lpA]

metal comes from the guts

[@pathologikk1665]

Riley's vocals are freaking killer!! Sweet work guys, hopefully I'll be able to see you all in Toronto xD

[@jeremysmith6642]

I dont know if this has been said already but this song was written about a study on the effects of meditation on the brain. I think that's cool, cause it shreds.

[@walgiii]

one of the few Songs that gave me a smile on my face while listening to it the first time. happens way to rarely :) love it!

[@willmryglod1498]

The first line of this song with that chunky riff is absolutely killer. What a mood setter

[@awerner92]

Buddy showed me this band at work about 2 years ago and I've been hooked ever since. Definately one of the best bands out there if not the best!

[@dergtehdergon9241]

I've noticed a pattern in all of Allegaeon's music videos. They sneak in all these weird little humorous tidbits into them, and for some reason they still feel like they fit the music to me xD

[@andersnoer]

Imagine if some of the 90s albums had this kind of production quality. This sound is tight!

[@deadmau56661]

At the gates slaughter of the soul album would like to speak with you lol

[@jaytarantino]

Greg and Mike are two of the best players in modern metal right now 🤘

[@channelforadventures8583]

Just call it Peanut Butter Mechanics you magnificent bastards. I hope you guys never abandon the classical guitar parts of your sound; it's phenomenal.

[@JSXSProductions]

Ahh yeah, he's got the Chris Broderick arms on

[@metalbladerecords]

Someone finally got the joke!

[@TidusReborn]

Every day is upper arm day bruh

[@ApplySomePressure54]

holy shit i've watched this video like 20 times and just thought he had long sleeves this whole time mother of god

[@Metrionix]

Broderick arms? is that like Hoglan's ankle weights but for guitarists?

[@TidusReborn]

No, it's a joke about Chris Broderick, the guitarist for Megadeth. Chris Broderick is pretty ripped lol

[@jennifer9047]

Lovely little acoustic tango at the end there!

[@jasonbracewell6279]

I saw this band live last night and they played this song and it was amazing. I honestly enjoyed these guys better than every other band (Whitechapel, necromancers of the stone?, and cattle decapitation) although every band was great. At the beginning the vocalist was dancing around the stage and making a bit of a fool of himself which I absolutely love. This band is 💥💥

[@jvalentine397]

One of thee best songs...ever amazing style...intelligent music and the lyrics though!!! Hot damn!

[@madamenatalia]

I love that classical guitar and metal go together so well!

[@robertdean9633]

I've probably watched this 50 fucken times already. You guys are awesome. I pull it up frequently to show people how talented and powerful metal can be. Best metal band still making music? Just might be

[@sephiroth1386]

This band always gets me hype. I heard this on Liquid Metal yesterday and cranked it to the max

[@MrBiggysmalls87]

mouthside service with napkin service to boot while playing guitar i am loving it!

[@SplashingMagikarp]

This so far is IMO the best metal song to come out of 2016!!!

[@hloyhesit8403]

actually they've got another song out too so I think it's a tie

[@anomaly5285]

You obviously haven't heard Aegaeon- The Integral Path

[@anomaly5285]

You obviously haven't heard Aegaeon- The Integral Path

[@SplashingMagikarp]

Dawit Moges I have now...I am not at all a fan of Deathcore. My opinion has not changed. Thanks for the recommendation though.

[@spiralingcrazies]

Nice touch feeding the guitarist...and the guy in the crapper - hilarious! Vektor and Allageon - so far the 2 most mind-blowing albums of the year!

[@deadmau56661]

Very clown core

[@guillermolopez1377]

😂 as I'm taking a crap I'm like oh snap the Homie is too!?

[@Zigzagstroker]

Fuck yeah a sandwich during the solo that's real skill right there

[@jimmygott]

Can really appreciated Gregs Bloodbath tee got the same one as me :D. Ezra might be gone but Riley's vocals are really befitting for the band.

[@zakkuredwolf]

Is that a Bloodbath shirt I spot

[@tugge666]

Hell yes!

[@asylumental]

I really like this vocalist... One of the better metal voices I've heard come out in a while..

[@Clownbaby666]

i hope you followed this band since. they just put out another great album

[@kysper50]

This song along has made me want to buy all your songs you guys are such creative geniuses.

[@SacramentBand]

This song is amazing and truly inspiring! I've been listening to this for quite some time now and I can't get the tune out of my head even when I'm not listening to the song.

[@christophejergales7852]

it is an absolute crime to humanity that Allegaeon is not at the top of the metal food chain.

[@nEverest420]

My favorite band ever.

[@RinzlerFlynn]

This is so fucking amazing!!! You are a master Greg !!

[@actioncross257]

This is so good. Saw them live in 2013. Hoping to see them again. So excited for the new album.

[@Astral_voyager_]

Idk why people aren't liking Riley I think he's a phenomenal vocalist and plus he can do cleans that only means there progression is gonna be stronger

[@deadmau56661]

Hes fucking astonishing lol

[@matthewjenkins8494]

The new material made my jeans quite tight.

[@MikeY-1st]

Allegaeon is a band that ive meant to check out for a good while, not knowing what they sound like at all. And then i hear this.....Allegaeon youve got yourselves a new fan with a jaw dropped to the floor!!

[@andrewhart9310]

Wow, the Flamenco intro alone is worth a "like." Fantastic!

[@milanradulovic3915]

Nope, is classical with tremolo, quite different than flamenco.

[@justinlewis987]

i think brandon played for a band called murder theory at one point came a long way since then keep up the awesome work

[@strictlymetal]

Riley is such a talented vocalist, not just here, but with all of the other stuff he does as well, so much range stylistically. this new song fucking kills. All Hail Science!

[@mikesweet9991]

Continuum is his other tech death project. He also performed vocals on the second Son of Aurelius record, which is criminally underrated imo

[@Keef_D]

I was so pumped when I heard Riley joining Allegaeon. I love his work with Son of Aurelius. Cannot wait for the NJ Dingbatz show!

[@tahaeyupoglu9632]

This song is not on spotify :( i need this song to be on my playlist so bad such an amazing song

[@awakennomore]

sandwich assist during solos, super important business

[@simonecioppa4817]

Unexpected but totally worth the wait! Such great musicians

[@V1CCZ3XX]

ok i am fucking calling it, Allegaeon and Revocation are the two greatest modern metal bands I know of. If you know more shit like this please enlighten me, I need more.

[@chumperchump333]

I definitely recommend checking out Bloodshot Dawn, they are a melodic death metal band like Allegaeon. You can listen to both their albums here on youtube, and their former guitarist is doing a guest solo on the new Allegaeon album.

[@hloyhesit8403]

+stephen7476 Yeah brusk Ellis is the man

[@hloyhesit8403]

ATHEIST ALTERBEAST BEYOND CREATION BROUGHT BY PAIN BLOODSHOT DAWN CONTRARIAN DAWN OF DEMENTIA FIRST FRAGMENT GORGUTS GOROD KILLITOROUS NEURAXIS OBSCURA OUROBOROS PSYCROPTIC UNEXPECT UNHUMAN SPAWN OF POSSESSION TERAMOBIL THE FACELESS I'm almost certain you'll like a lot of these

[@kosmo7895]

Personally, Allegaeon is one of my favorite bands, and some of the bands that I enjoy just equally are Persefone and Wintersun. Not exactly the same, but really good shit, regardless.

[@smkinrade]

The Human Abstract also has a big classical influence.

[@hloyhesit8403]

really like the mixing on the new album. This ones gonna be in the history books m8y

[@killsaw6]

That shit faced grin when his feeding him the sandwich......priceless

[@NateShredwards]

I find myself picking up my guitar after listening to this EVERY TIME! Truly inspiring. You guys rock. Can't wait to see you rip shit up at Ozzfest.

[@pgarrett6665]

Nice implementation of the "grandpa's guitar"!!!

[@Craftymantiss]

FUCK, Tremenda Bachata right there. That's the good stuff.

[@theadamkirsch]

There is nothing more metal than a sandwich with the crust cut off.

[@MrAllister9]

Wow tonight i had it on liquid metal and this was on and i only caught a bit of it so i had to youtube it and i have to say this is an excellent song, one of the best heavy songs ive heard in a while. You have a new fan

[@propar_4269]

It's been so looooong since i heard this song!!!!!!!!

[@danielleyost379]

What an absolutely amazing band. Some of the greatest musicianship this century. Greg Burgess is my hero.

[@millerandall4102]

The "Uniqueness" of a music makes the band evolves..music is universal and Allegaeon belongs to great musicians..keep it heavy!

[@Porcupethtonia]

Love the new vocalist. 4:31 Disgusting gutturals. Great tune as well.

[@lucasbrucas9632]

Saw these guys live today in Summer Slaughter 18. Even got to talk to and get some photos with the vocalist Riley McShane. Nice bunch of fun guys.

[@maaaaaap]

I can already see The extermination(a new song? no word on it yet, as far as i know) on Spotify, go check it out, it has some cleans too

[@Mr_Zx]

think I found a new favorite band never heard any of the Ezra era stuff so mcshane sounds like he's been there since day 1

[@psiklops71]

came for the music stayed for bass player on the crapper

[@entk.joker007]

can't wait for the new album. hope youre planning some europe rour, don't miss zurich /switzerland please

[@street6660]

I'm so stoke for this album, they just get better and better. Great stuff!

[@XDarkStrikerX]

One of the best band i've ever seen live, can't wait for some new material.

[@iShraPnal]

That sandwich coming out of nowhere and the toilet clip :) Gotta love their humor

[@twifightsparkill]

There's something in the musical construction of this song that fires my YES and RUSH pleasure centers, and in all the GOOD ways! BRILLIANT! Steve Howe & Alex Lifeson would TOTALLY approve! Of course, Lifeson would like be BIASED after seeing your decidedly AMAZING Subdivisions cover, so... anyway! YOU GUYS ARE INCREDIBLE! COME TO VANCOUVER (British Columbia, Canada) SOON, OKAY?? PLEASE!? EH? Yeah.

[@johnbazzano]

My new favorite band thanks to heavy rotation on Liquid metal Sirius/xm. Just bought the whole album and is all I have been listening to. I wish I wrote this music but I could never find guys for a band that would play this.

[@robsaviano73]

Where do you reside and what do you play? I'm in the same boat

[@chandlerbrown3172]

This is great as always, but I miss their old vocalist ;-;

[@PsychoBirdie]

I miss the depth of Ezra's voice, but these guys are so good we'll be able to cope well.

[@RGBaker]

At least it's not like Skeletonwitch where their new vocalist is terrible but they went along with it anyways.

[@fullswingin]

I'm actually super impressed with Riley, imo the band hasn't lost any of their sound with him on vocals. I was most afraid that he wouldn't play along with the science themed lyrics but it looks like we're still good #allhailscience

[@boggelzz]

Sup bitch

[@TheHedstrom]

can't get enough of this song..... !!!!!

[@ProgressiveMusicPlanet]

Incredible! Riley was a great addition too.

[@JohnnyDJenkins]

Never heard classical tremolo picking in a metal song before. Absolutely amazing

[@borjesson29]

only wish they included the entire outro...cheers!

[@AZColt1971]

It's Allegaeon and they are awesome as usual. I liked Ryan and Ezra too, but like most other bands, people look for change and it is inevitable. You either go with it or you don't. I don't think they have lost anything and seem to be in fact better today than ever. No matter what, this song is awesome and I'm looking forward to the full EP.

[@DecadenceBeyond12]

I asked my Google Home to play me some meta and discovered this band. They're incredible!!!!

[@OldSamVimes]

Needed something to listen to after getting into all the old 'Death' stuff... SO HAPPY TO FIND THESE GUYS!

[@77mdlc]

such beautiful guitar playing. awe inspiring and breathtaking

[@Hippo007]

I will finally get to see you guys live in September...it's about fu*king time!

[@calebdelisle4039]

You guys are badass, I discovered ypu guys last night and I'm in love, I was even trying to nit pick your music but I couldn't find anything. You guys rock. \m/

[@BrandonofRedemption]

Who doesn't love the cable taped to the acoustic guitar haha. Can't say he wasn't using a cable during his playthrough!

[@jhossbert14]

Maaaan!!! that is a superb song, i'm sure that the album is a 100% success to all, greetings from Venezuela Allegaeon!! PS: Your videos are always funny, even in a playthrough!

[@corysutton]

This song is just insane and a thing of beauty

[@Nashthunderbottom]

I don't care what anybody says! You can't play this band loud enough!!!! Especially this album!

[@andrewcira]

Awesome musicians, very technical!!!!

[@achannelaboutnothing9070]

such a fucking underrated band and props to the bassist@ 4:03 wearing a he is legend shirt which is another underrated band. these guys are phenoms, reminds me of the human abstract

[@deathray3909]

Greggoroth!!!

[@jjohn7139]

Greg never puts down that Broderick signature. I wouldn't either.

[@VOS-Productions]

Absolutely incredible!

[@xXAnthony619Xx]

Can't fucking wait to see Allegaeon at Ozzfest on September 24th the day after Proponent For Sentience is released!

[@EMTinVA]

Loved the music, just can't get behind the vocal style. I know it's popular, just can't hang. I really dug your Animate cover.