ARCHSPIRE "Golden Mouth of Ruin" Composer Reaction and Dissection The Decomposer Lounge

[@DeanLamb]

Watching this man's face during the first minute of the track is making my day 😂😂😂 thanks for checking out the track!

[@scosstard3542]

Ah ah ah! I hope he sees your comment!

[@KoarTCN]

Geebz's face almost melted off!

[@elistone7810]

Wait til he hears about your BBC…

[@skybreakbb6130]

Need to see his reaction to The Fastest Band in the World.

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

Love you, Deanio

[@adamhenton6221]

"kicked over a hornet's nest in perfect meter" 😂 that's a good way to put it. What an insane composition

[@dalmanatus]

They should hurry and put that in their press kit 🤘

[@TheRealLetharos]

Dean Lamb is a guitarist for this band and runs a KZbin channel. It's amazing. These guys are top tier.

[@BillCoz]

Haha yeah, I watched some vids of Dean and his wife learning some death metal riffs... she's a weirdie... that was how I first heard of archspire, he mentioned he was the guitarist so I checked em out and was like "shit".

[@diggitywaxenhausen9011]

@@BillCoz welcome to a continual state of "shit"

[@mattharriss3835]

@@BillCoz I absolutely LOVE Claire and like you... she is the reason I found Archspire a few years ago.

[@TheRfts2011]

Deans sick, but don’t fail to mention his compadre, Tobi Morelli!

[@yungplague5534]

@@mattharriss3835 weird

[@Loganopterix]

In surprised you didn't also latch onto the vocals. His breath control is closer to what a chopper rapper does. And from a composition perspective he is also accentuating the rhythm and tight punches the way no other band I'm aware of. You should see them live. They are 100% this tight every night I've seen em.

[@metalboy27]

Can confirm. They are insane live. I saw them in KC in 2018 with Beyond Creation, Obscura and a few other great bands. Probably one of the best tech-death tours ever. During Archspire, the sound booth table thing got knocked over.

[@Loganopterix]

@@metalboy27 that was a fuckin fest to behold! Beyond creations drummer took a pic of me and oli and goofed and used the rear pic and took a huge up close of him grinning. I ran it through one of the t-shirt sites and did a shirt of his face with front and back whole shirt print. He wore it when they toured Europe LMFAO

[@aarononon]

Agreed with the vocals thing, but Archspire can be "overwhelming" on the first listen, so all 5 members sound equally mental. I think it's only when you listen to them (or tech death) a lot more that you fully realise how unique/difficult those vocals are

[@darkstar8196]

not to mention the annunciation he has. crazy, man.

[@BillCoz]

I heard Dean(archspire rhythm guitarist) explain a vocal technique the singer guy used on a part in one of their new songs, I forget which part or song, but he said he layered 2 vocal tracks doing 2 different techniques, on one an inhaling vocal technique thing, on the other one an exhale-thing and they were mixed a certain way to give the effect heard on the record... something like that anyways, I am not a death metal singer..

[@MerelyPassingThrough]

"I don't know that every track is particularly like this" Oh, pretty much yeah

[@rosssmith8521]

XD

[@jeffreyheil9542]

And they play this live without missing a beat for an entire show…absolutely insane.

[@cultistsash]

He said this and I said "They are." out loud.

[@lordbelvedere8817]

I love that you found archspire. Several times you could tell from your expressions that you were thinking how!? Just incredible musicians who deserve far more credit. Thanks for the laughs

[@Nathdood]

Love seeing you at almost 225k subs now. I remember when it was but a quarter of that. You deserve it man

[@nicholasward8358]

The guitarist, Dean Lamb, has a KZbin channel. He's a really cool dude.

[@lucacox3589]

I prefer his work in insane crow posse though…

[@tristanclose5803]

I dunno man, I heard through the grapevine that he's... BALD. *shudders*

[@nicholasward8358]

@@tristanclose5803 Not... *BALD* !!! The horror :0

[@DREADDWELLER]

7:20 Guitarist here! You're very right in that they bring out different pitches from the pinch harmonic, even from the same fret. It's dependent on where you pinch the string with your picking hand - closer to the bridge tends to result in a higher pitch, while the area just behind the neck pickup generally makes a lower, more rounded sound. Mastering them can be tough. Gojira also do this a lot - very noticeable in the verse riff of "The Gift of Guilt". Great video as always Geebz, Archspire rules ✌

[@AB-0802]

Let's not forget Magma

[@lancesims8627]

Im so glad you wrote all this cause i was bout too lol 😂 great explaination

[@complexdevice]

Lots of left hand harmonics here. Gojira also does this.

[@DREADDWELLER]

@@complexdevice I assume you're talking about natural harmonics with your fretting hand? Gojira do it a lot indeed, but there's not a single one in Golden Mouth of Ruin.

[@DeathRunningTerror]

One great example is in Nile's "Permitting the Noble Dead to Descent in to the Underworld". Riff starts at around 1:33, its just 2 fretted notes but changing the pinch harmonic position!

[@JonnyJungle77]

I’m on the mother of all Archspire benders right now. This is love.

[@666Metalbassist]

As a bass player I always appreciate your reactions because you acknowledge bass as an instrument.

[@The716_]

Who doesn't acknowledge bass as an instrument? They must be real assholes lol. Wtf do they know.

[@chadmarx7718]

Based profile picture, comrade

[@crowncontrol3637]

lmao

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Bands suck without the inclusion of a bassist.

[@NewGuyMedia-xe7bm]

Jared smith is the 6 stringed bass master

[@PearlDrummerFTW]

My guy, I'm so appreciative that you go out of your comfort zone and recognize talent regardless of your taste. Love it. Subbed.

[@kylecollins617]

HE FINALLY DID IT

[@Obahai]

Holy shit, I'm glad I checked YT todat

[@fashdemented467]

I joined patreon to suggest it, I had too :)

[@bcarlson86]

A masterclass in groove and technicality.

[@CMClaudio1989]

Yeeeeeeeesssssssss!!!!!!! I did not expect anyone outside the metal world to react to Archspire

[@A5p3r07h]

Every track is particularly like this. Enjoy.

[@CMCSeahawk]

Archspire rules! Thanks for checking them out.

[@dodgrblu]

Involuntary Doppelganger

[@NotQuietRight]

Calamus Will Animate

[@nickreimer8269]

Seven Crowns

[@psychogoreman198]

Drone corpse aviator/human murmuration.

[@skullkrusher4078]

The Lucid Collective Somnambulation

[@DevlinHaven]

Relentless Mutation

[@sethputnamsghost]

My favorite reaction!!! Speechless!

[@Loganopterix]

Holy shit he found archspire! These are my boys!!! Next check out vulvodynia! Archspire vocalist is on their new single

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

He found Archspire, he found Gods!!

[@TFS-696]

Which song?!

[@kristalharris9113]

Beyond creation or alterbeast would be the shit

[@Sergio-nb4hj]

I had no idea Oliver featured on a Vulvodynia song holy sht I need to hear this, thank you!!

[@rodishmodi5749]

@@kristalharris9113alterbeast would be the real shit here

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

As a lover of ARCHSPIRE and a worshipper of Spencer Prewett’s drumming, I thank you Geebz. Your composer’s take and intellectual appreciation of these instrumental masters was refreshingly accurate, not to mention amusing (“kicked over a hornets’ nest in perfect meter” 😂). Even their guitarist Dean Lamb commented.

[@TheCuttingBureau]

What are you thinking about the auditions for his replacement?

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@ John Longstreth killed it with his cover of A.U.M. The 2 covers of GOLDEN MOUTH OF RUIN by session drummer Wildy Souza and James Knoerl were also dope. Edit : However, there is only one Spencer Prewett and I’m gonna miss him greatly.

[@Rufeorufeo]

Had this song on repeat for weeks , Archspire is insane and their previous albums are also mental. Thanks for covering this song Geebz! Love the channel

[@RDaneelLovecraft]

Same. The sound is so distinctive as well, it feels like archspire after 3 seconds, what an accomplishment to be that recognizable in a genre like death tech.

[@kevinschotte2106]

Archspire is like math! Complex and heavy! They have my full respect. ...it doesn't move me at all though, no goosebumps, nothing. Another enthousiastic video Geebz!

[@kevinschotte2106]

@@Clearingthepathtoascend Yes! Great band! Absolutely dig their latest record Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape.

[@kevinschotte2106]

@@Clearingthepathtoascend Lots of great bands out there to listen to and experience.

[@kevinschotte2106]

@@Clearingthepathtoascend YES, we are! 🤘

[@HeavyReign12]

I feel the same way, I love Dean too. They're stupid impressive, but they don't move me at all. Rings of Saturn is the same way.

[@GrizzlyHillman]

saw Archspire play a show in my hometown to like 14 people, and it was one of the coolest shows i've ever been to

[@psychotictactoe]

14 people? do you live in Tate City!?

[@GrizzlyHillman]

@@psychotictactoe this reply has no business being that funny

[@psychotictactoe]

@@GrizzlyHillman Sorry bro, much love dude! \m/

[@GrizzlyHillman]

@@psychotictactoe hahaha you too!

[@returntolifeband]

you're genuinely such a wholesome dude geebz, i may not watch all of your content but it's always just such an entertaining experience

[@gearhart0steve]

Fun fact.. they manage to play their shit clean and crisp live. That's what puts them way over the top. Flawless musicians pushing the limit in the best way

[@joecooper761]

Hell yea you finally did Archspire! I've seen them live about 5 times and it is an experience every single time. Their live performances are amazing and sound just as good as the recordings. Its mind blowing to see them in person,super nice dudes too.

[@chadmarx7718]

does spencer use triggers on the snare live? or is he really that powerful?

[@joecooper761]

@@chadmarx7718 not too sure. I don't know much about drums but I feel like I've heard him mention triggers somewhere before. He is beyond insane to watch live tho

[@BillCoz]

@@chadmarx7718 Yeah, I'm pretty sure at least that he has triggers on all the drums and mics the cymbals, but I could be wrong about the toms.

[@ChristianRose1]

These guys are iconic. Do more of them and you'll be continuously impressed like you were here. Absolutely fascinating.

[@edb3366]

Archspire is absolutely insane live! Sound as good as the record!

[@enslavedaustralia1390]

Awesome video. I've seen them live in Adelaide South Australia and they played perfectly, absolutely mind blowing.

[@ChadBoondocks]

I'm a huge Archspire fan but you sir have gained a new sub in your excellent review of this vid. I don't mean to be bias but you put into words what I could not. Truly you are a fantastic music critic and I'd love to hear you listen to more metal! Keep up the great vids brother!!

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kraterkop]

I love this band so much! Glad to see the new singles are getting more attention. Masters of writing insanely technical yet catchy songs

[@nickreimer8269]

I love this band! I'm from the same area in Canada so I've seen them over 10 times. You couldn't be more right about their energy at their shows. Unbelievably fun band to see if you ever get the chance

[@buzbomb7564]

Thanks for showing them off, great stuff

[@steverobertson3980]

These guys are too good. Too fucking good

[@ilyakhomyakov5015]

And I saw them live and it was phenomenal

[@eamonahern7495]

The first song I heard from them was Lucid Collective Somnabulation and I was instantly blown away. That was 4 years ago this month and I've been a fan ever since.

[@BearBronson]

Im so unbelievably glad your channel is growing.

[@davezeniuk8958]

I’ve seen these guys live multiple times and their live show is as tight as you can possibly imagine! They definitely pull it off flawlessly In real life even though it alters your reality.

[@alexgard7974]

Before i knew who these guys were, my friend invited me to come watch them play when they came to my hometown. I listened to the albums on spotify and was like 'theres no fucking way anyone can play this live'. I went to the show and subsequently had my face fucking melted. "How" indeed. Next level. No other band can i listen to on repeat and never get sick of. Face melted every time.

[@daveyduke83]

"Like someone kicked a hornets nest and they all came out in perfect meter" - the most metal statement of 2021

[@rimmouz]

These guys are geniuses on so many levels ... dinging into their albums is such a trip across technicity, insane level of musicality and a great ingeneering Thanks for the video from France, hope you'll do some more Archspire !!

[@spyhunter7009]

In regards to pinch harmonics: where you “pinch” with your thumb and pick in relation to the pickups will give different harmonics on the same note. In other words, if you pinch closer to the neck pickup, you’ll get a different harmonic than if you pinch in the middle of the pickups or closer to the bridge.

[@jackcdempsey]

Been listening to them for a couple years, still just as blown away as you were.

[@fantastic_4ork]

So happy to see you show these amazing artists some love. I highly recommend "Human Murmuration", it's absolutely epic 🤘🏽

[@RustyGonzo]

Yes! I'm so glad you're finally taking a foray into tech death! Your insights and reactions on prog death have been fascinating to watch and listen to, but I think you're really gonna love the tech side of things too. First Fragment, Equipoise, Vitrified Entity, or Inferi would all be great choices to check out next if you're looking for more! Keep on keepin on, Geebz!

[@zooly132]

Would love to seem him review Inferi!

[@JammastaJ23]

There are a lot of great technical bands and musicians out there, Archspire is the most impressive guitar/bass/drum combo in a band I've ever seen.

[@HypnoChode]

Im so happy I get to see these guys next month, going to go mental

[@starkiller34]

Im late to the party, but the production on this album blew me away. I know these guys are great, Relentless Mutation is an all time great and deserves its place alongside Epitaph as some of the greatest tech death albums around, so i wasn't worried about this album being a technical masterpiece. I was NOT expecting the best metal prod Ive ever heard. Everyone else gotta step their game up now.

[@metalgt6828]

They have the album playing in their ears when they play each song live, so they know exactly when and every time they screw up, which is like never.

[@sittingyak]

I feel that their bassist is setting a new bar within the world of bass, and he inspires my playing.

[@doobsmcgee]

One of my favorite things about Archspire is how important the vocalist feels. In my opinion, there’s times in metal where I could enjoy the song even if the vocalist wasn’t there. That’s not how I feel with Archspire. Their vocalist is such a key instrument in their compositions. The verses and the chorus would feel so empty without him. I recommended Human Murmuration by them. Involuntary Doppleganger is often recommended for the shock value being introduced to their speed, but now you’ve already been exposed to it.

[@stevenstimac3323]

You're spot on there. I was watching Dean's livestream once and a viewer asked if they plan to make any instrumental releases of their albums, and his answer was along the lines of no, the music wouldn't make sense instrumentally.

[@descent1331]

Psycroptic - Cold! Mind blowing. You will not be disappointed

[@selrahcit]

Seen these guys live in the past year and I can confirm that they're as talented live as on the recordings. Absolute animals.

[@Benobot99]

Yay! 🙂🤘 Please check out their newest single though, called "DRONE CORPSE AVIATOR". The drummer goes even faster than he does here! It's jaw-dropping.

[@scosstard3542]

It is my latest earworm, incredible from start to finish!!!!!

[@psychogoreman198]

@@scosstard3542 can’t wait for the album!!

[@livefreeprintguns]

The video of their moms reacting to it was so good!

[@RustinRoark]

The mom reaction to that video is solid

[@rogerlesgrosfavs3206]

I was waiting for a long time for you to cover my best band of all time Archspire and I am so glad you did!! You need to revisit them sometime and listen to their last video Drone Corpse Aviator… A Masterpiece! Love from Quebec 😊

[@rickycantu7831]

Ur on point man super dope band and u did this well!!!

[@alancresswell3242]

Absolutely love this...geebz and archspire. The best human decomposing the best band.

[@Skihor]

FINALLY! good lord i waited so long for Archspire :D Have Fun!

[@markishak807]

I've been looking forward to you reacting to Archspire! Awesome. (edit, lol, I love how you didn't know where to stop the video).

[@Chris_MC_DM]

Seen these guys live a few times. They play every song with 100 percent accuracy it's pretty mind-boggling. Sounds like listening to the albums. Only way you could tell they weren't Milli Vanilli-ing it was when Dean lost signal for half a song and had to have some tech work done LOL. Meshugga level precision.. They all use earpieces with click tracks.....but I mean, you still have to play the music haha. Legendary. Nice guys also. Vocalist pretty funny dude as well...very entertaining.

[@wonderlust3054]

They don't use click tracks. They use what is essentially a digital conductor. They each have a custom mix of the song with their part amped above the rest, and each rest is counted-in, and the beginning of each song includes the tuning, song name, and time signature.

[@ag5402]

Every track is like this. It’s amazing.

[@kruksog]

Love your willingness to listen to "extreme" metal. Not a lot of people can always stomache it, but as a musician, i adore it. So i appreciate you at least seeing the value. Subbed. You deserve it.

[@NTSTS0]

Great video, was super fun to watch your honest reactions and comments.

[@ryang3225]

U get an absolute follow. Dude, keep on rolling with these tech death videos, they attract a lot and it’s always so interesting to hear another’s opinion. Also Archspire is fricken mental.

[@mfkrwill]

love this video. it took me a while to get into archspire, since i thought they were just another "look what we can do" band, but after a while i finally cracked into it and Golden Mouth was my first 'new' song by them. absolutely love the new record

[@DavidGeelan2029]

Knowing these guys can carry it all off live ('cos I've seen them do it), I'm *super keen* for the next tour: come to Australia the moment you can, Archspire!

[@ProgHead89]

Always make my day when you do a techdeath band. Glad you do a wide range of rock and metal.

[@marilynramirezlp]

Yaaaaaay! I've been hoping you would react to these guys since I started following your channel. Looking forward to more from them on here! Might hop onto the patreon to watch the other too🤘🏻

[@OneW1ngedDevil]

I know I've said this every single time I've made a comment, but I LOVE watching your reactions to what's going on. The looks of surprise and analysis that cross your face prove you're actually listening and I love it. I always enjoy your videos, thanks for the upload!

[@vadacris4095]

This song is way up there for my favorite track of the year! Good luck (c=

[@metalninja2474]

Strongly suggest you check out the musician's individual channels and videos where they've done some playthroughs where you can clearly see what's going on and it'll still melt your face off

[@__Stitchy]

I love your video's man, it's relaxing to me to hear you talk about good tunes. Keep doing what you're doing, love how free you are about payment (other youtubers ask for subscriptions etc.) and your focus on music, not money/social media.

[@tommycraven6410]

Yes!!! Finally! Check out “Calamus Will Animate” Karaoke version. It really showcases the vocalists insane abilities.

[@posteveryside-beatsnews]

Never heard this but the drummer completely makes this

[@sugarymushroom12]

I'm so happy. I've been hoping and praying for this reaction.

[@Knifey_ZA]

I've been waiting for this one to come out for ages now, thanks Geebs!!

[@chadmarx7718]

i think the "two harmonics in one pinch harmonic" is because the guitarists love to harmonize with each other, like a lot

[@johnwalters583]

This band is amazing. Been listening to them for a couple years now. They are so technical. They do some incredible things. Love watching the guitar play throughs.

[@johnwalters583]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJW0q5yuj8uUj8k Their synchronization is amazing.

[@fashdemented467]

Yes! I'm glad I requested this via patreon. I was torn on which song to post suggest but went with the lead single of the new album.

[@CitizenKang]

Glad you check these guys out! :)

[@metalninja2474]

HELL YEAH! Thanks to the mad lad(s) who suggested this on the patreon!!!

[@jessehall111]

Please do more Archspire!! New album is shaping up to be insane.

[@Wishmasters]

man thanks for being one of the few that links the original video in the description I know it's a small thing but still, kudos

[@MyStupidChannel]

one of the best songs to come out this year easily!

[@RustinRoark]

Never clicked so fast! Love these guys, thanks Geebz

[@xptablets]

Finally Archspire. Glad you liked it good review.

[@xtrachrispp1403]

Every music teacher: You can't do that! Archspire: Watch this bitch!

[@gordonburchell4337]

Great review! your a master to pick up on all the details in something this complex one of the best breakdowns I have ever seen I subscribed 👍

[@DronesUnder2A]

Well guys. Congrats. He's officially in the hole now. No going back lol

[@jayray6488]

stoked!!! great reaction! great band! seen em live and they fucking kill it! Thanks bro!

[@UrbanAcer]

In response to your recent video, I would love to see you decompose either "Drone Corpse Aviator" or "Bleed the Future". They are also two of their latest singles off their upcoming album. Love what you do, Geebz!

[@feindgottes6439]

I'm an avid Archspire fan so, of course, I loved you finally featured them. If you really want to highlight the vocals check out the track "Calamus Will Animate" off their previous album. Oliver Rae Aleron, the vocalist, is absolutely insane!

[@loompy1440]

These guys are making tech metal accessible to everyone with their attention to detail and work ethic in writing/ performing beautiful painstakingly created tracks. They also promote themselves really well and show off their hilarious personalities so there’s literally nothing else I could ask for in a metal band. I vibe with them

[@jamesatkins7207]

Ha! Loved watching your review dude and your first exposure to Archspire! Hopefully you went deeper into them! Technical Death Metal from Canada!🇨🇦

[@fictionwerks]

I've seen them live twice and they bring it live. These guys are phenomenal musicians.

[@TrinaJulianEdwards]

I've been waiting for this. 😁

[@RDaneelLovecraft]

LOVE GEEBZ, LOVE ARCHSPIRE

[@FrozenSparky]

They can pull it off live too! Crazy

[@vannanalabomba]

Yes every track is like this Geebz