Are Avenged Sevenfold becoming Imagine Dragons? (...no) "Nobody" reaction

Metal Guitarist reacts to the new Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) song Nobody. I'm actually intrigued.
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[@whowastheoneguy4719]

One thing about Avenged that I will always respect is that they clearly write whatever it is that they are interested in first and foremost

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Agreed!

[@kiambraleflore7537]

​@@BecomeTheKnightSay what you will about their sound. That's up to personal taste, but you can tell they are genuine and have never really had a point where they seemed to have phoned it in for a quick paycheck without having to put in the effort. Looking at you, Metallica. And that is one thing that keeps Avenged Sevenfold up there among my favourite bands. Even when I don't agree with some of their creative decisions, I can still appreciate them. Don't get me twisted though, I still really enjoy this track. The writing is pretty strong and I like the darkness of the mix for the most part, excluding Matt's vocals (the production, not his technique), and the kick drum.

[@patucca6399]

True! That is almost true of Imagine Dragons btw, their music represents who they are authentically. The resulting sound just happens to be pop/extremely popular and not to the taste of everyone, so I for one dont think they are "sellouts"

[@tac.gold64]

@@patucca6399 facts

[@timlynch5219]

They always manage to reinvent themselves and find a new sound on every single album. Excited to hear what the rest of the album sounds like.

[@alessandrofabietti5585]

Also, fyi: the strings that come with the solo, are not samples. These are real strings, recorded. This is one of the main reasons this album took a this long to be made. They wanted to use real strings, not samples, and with what happened in the last years it was really difficult

[@TheGreenpig1]

Still doesn’t sound great

[@MrOasis316]

@@TheGreenpig1 it does

[@endless_limes]

@@TheGreenpig1 it sounds fantastic bud

[@landon.s3114]

Do u think this album will have metal and hard stuff in it like the other ones

[@RP14_Music]

All of there projects after waking the fallen had real strings on it.

[@vincentvargas2567]

The strings before the solo are real. They brought in a 78 peice orchestra for this album. In a interview, synyster gates said that they put together all the arrangements for every instrument in the orchestra. I'm excited to hear what they do with that considering one of my fav parts in a song like The Wicked End, is that orchestra section in the middle.

[@aquaagu2]

Avenged coming in killing it and separating the fan base once again, as they do every release. Can’t wait for the album!!

[@delix787]

They’ve always been different every album. They’ve been very open about city of evil, how when it came out fans hated it because it wasn’t the hard-core stuff. Now 18 years later people are calling it their best album!! Give it time.

[@mrbungle3310]

Rarley does a band get better,they do...for example other bands from that time like Muse that i love so much,they sold out Avenged Stevenfold in fact know they have a huge fanbase and they just experiment and deliver

[@easygoinggaming7131]

It was a very solid album. Nightmare will always be one of my personal favorites. Not a single bad track on that one for me

[@Phantom-kc9ly]

Nah, City of Evil didn't age well with Matt's vocals. His worst album by far.

[@delix787]

@@Phantom-kc9ly sounds like you’re talking about your own feelings and emotions here

[@Phantom-kc9ly]

@@delix787 no, I'm speaking objectively

[@JackDiamond_FBOW]

On the first listen I didn’t know what to think, but after many relistens, I like it. It’s not their best work, but it has me intrigued for the rest of the record. Hardly ever (nowadays ) is the lead single the best song on the album. Most times it’s just the most simple and palatable song which makes sense from a marketing standpoint, but I was hoping for a smasher of a lead single, but this feels more like a trailer than the song that’s supposed to take center stage. Especially with G O D with 3 songs, it seems like those and the title track are the main focus of the record, but I could be wrong. Cool song through and gets me excited for the record.

[@lairofmedi3421]

Completely agree. After a couple listens I could completely understand why they chose it as the lead single. It'll get the airplay and will likely be their set opener. But it does feel like the meat of the album will be the title track and G O D. I'm super excited. Really digging Nobody. Not my absolute favorite like you said but I think it's solid.

[@ajalonzo2705]

First time I heard the stage I was put off by it and now its one of my favorite songs of all time. It's just how A7X be.

[@lairofmedi3421]

@@ajalonzo2705 Exactly. That's why they're fun and why they're one of my absolute favorites. I'm excited for the rest of the album.

[@alexkalinowski8093]

Nailed it on Syn's solo playing. He really can convey emotion with his solos.

[@thatoneguy9473]

His solo work on The Stage album was just so good, and then that single Set Me Free just proved to me that he's a top 10 guy in guitar today.

[@snitchex5087]

more i listen to it more i get addicted to it, but first time hearing it was so weird and mixed emotions that i instantly started listening to it on repeat. it has so many layers that it's imposiible to catch everything at once, every more listen reveals every little secret they put in this song. it's gonna be long three months before we get album (especially after teasing us with this "controversial" song) but god damn this song will get me throu that time quickly. i am greatful to be fan of a band that isn't scared of changes and doing "unpopular" stuff.

[@leion800]

i noticed that too

[@gabadaba5436]

This song is the most "first song on the album" type song I've heard in a while. I can see them walking on stage to this song, like Rammstein's "Was ich liebe"

[@john-michaelsmith]

It's the third track of 11, just btw.

[@munchenonyou3774]

Armee der Tristen is a better intro imo

[@dthendrick1]

A7X was my gateway into heavier music, rarely listen to them now, but I'm grateful they they were my "gateway" drug lol

[@starman6468]

A7x has always been of my favorite bands, the deeper cuts in their albums tend to be the best songs for me so I’m heavily anticipating it

[@cameronfarrellguitar]

Legit thought for the longest time you hated these guys lmao! Awesome stuff as always brother, was an interesting route for the band for sure!!

[@delix787]

I never would’ve predicted you to give this much feedback of avenged sevenfold, Thank you Mike! I had a feeling you were going to review this song. 🎶🎶🎶

[@landonschamel]

This is the first criticism of the song that hasn’t been brain dead, the subreddit has been an awful shit show of either loving it or saying it’s the worst thing ever, thank you.

[@jakfrost25]

I see a lot of people saying that Shadows’s voice sounds like that because of vocal damage, which it very much could be, but it sounds to me like it’s an intentional artistic choice that fits the vibe of this song. Maybe I’m being an optimist- have to hear more to know for sure.

[@thatoneguy9473]

It's a mix of both. He had to have surgery after Waking the Fallen and while on tour for The Stage.

[@travisspaulding9540]

He sounds great to me.

[@costasci]

yeah because on the second verse his voice is way better

[@jakfrost25]

@@costasci Exactly that

[@riadhbenkilani4733]

​@@costasci oui

[@mrbungle3310]

Gates has improved a lot....also the band is going an amazing direction since the stage,i will defend that album every day ... probably the most interesting album by a huge band Also his voice aged good

[@lauramallouhi9262]

Same!!❤❤

[@ki11atj49]

Gates has been good since the start. Am I wrong?

[@matthewcaimbeul8722]

@@ki11atj49 - Yes, good, great, but he’s climbing the ladder to being “one of the greats”

[@Phantom-kc9ly]

​@Ki11a TJ maybe not STST but Waking onwards yes

[@diptamoikakati1806]

Gates was always a monster...didnt need any improving..but sure still blows our minds every other album!!

[@SuicidalGrind]

What I love the most is the music video once you get to the part where the skeleton flips everything over and it has a barcode on it is when you without a doubt will get what the song is about if you didn't already, it was like everything clicked for me, these guys have always had great music videos in my opinion, and as far as the song goes I would've still liked it if it didn't have the solo but that has to be one of Synyster's greatest works in my opinion, like man he has improved over the years for sure with songwriting solos yet still being shreddy and flashy in between. I've also always been a huge fan personally of the vocals, but the change isn't too harsh and honestly I'd say it's just him getting older, it's like big surprise your voice changes when you get old. But he still sounds like Matt Shadows and I have no doubt he can still do most of the older stuff it just comes down to a small change to me at least that doesn't really affect how I feel on the vocals, I don't think they really got better or worse honestly. As for the drum sound, "over-analyzing" them doesn't really give me the same thing you said here, I don't really hear it too much, I personally think they sound pretty great actually and I especially love the kick sound, I'd say the drums are similar to the previous album even. And overall I definitely see the rumors here that they're expanding on the sound they had on "The Stage" which is fun because it's nice seeing them take on a more "songwrity" style with the whole added Proggyness stuff. I feel the OG fans might not like the slightly Industrial elements though, but I don't mind it. I think it suits the theme of the song.

[@frangello8090]

Bro I love that part too when the skeleton flips everything over and sees that everything is fake. He gets mad and jumps into oblivion 😂. Man the song and the video is a masterpiece

[@daveataway1952]

Avenged Sevenfold really does reinvent themselves with each album. For my opinion I liked nightmare best because it was really forward, nice melodies and the drum part in the nightmare solo is just really satsifying.

[@cofro3284]

I thought it was interesting. It seems like they did a lot of experimenting with the Stage and I'd be more than happy to see them do more! It seems as though they're past their more hardcore rock style they had back in the early 2000's and they're using some fame and money to branch out more with different sounds.

[@williamlanger9229]

This song is definitely not what i expected, but i gotta say, i respect the hell out of it. Like it or not (I do), it is 100% clear that they were trying to make something with artistic integrity. Matt’s voice is rough though... his performance is as good as i think it can be, but his voice sounds damaged to me.

[@Dwarfman133]

thats why they dont make heavier shit anymore because his voice IS damaged, he has had multiple throat surgurys but his voice cant really sound like it once did ever again

[@autisticguy4764]

True but after all of the years of him abusing his voice, he doesn't sound as bad as he should

[@BurtMegaming]

His voice is different for this track. Sounds higher. Honestly i thought his voice was crapped out. But after a few listens and with headphones, his voice sounds excellent. Holy shit.

[@leerobbo92]

@@BurtMegaming Excellent is absolutely not the term I'd use to describe those vocals. (Although the acapella part sounds pretty good, at least)

[@BurtMegaming]

@@leerobbo92 it’s definitely better than his nasaly register he always has. His voice sounds clear. Maybe thats why people think its so different.

[@nicolasgodin51]

It definitely grows on me. Wasn’t sure what to think of it when I first heard it, but after a couple times, I like it much more!

[@SuperTugz]

I hated it at first but gave it multiple tries for some reason and think I legitimately dig it now 😂

[@delix787]

10:59 I never expected Mike to smile like this. 💀💀💀

[@Gyrossteeltesticles24]

I believe they had a full orchestra for the album, as well as they said they were influenced by Kanye before all the shit happened. Not to mention the vocal problems Shadows had for them to stop touring. The song was one that would have been kinda weaker on the Stage but it still feels like an evolution of that. Ending solo is fucking killer

[@Midna__]

Every time dude sings, old or new A7X, all I can picture is your cursed AI image of m shadows as a cat. Thanks man

[@jacksonearl6149]

You commented on 808s/hip-hop elements and such… they were going for hip hop elements on this record - specifically “Kanye inspired” - the kind of 808s

[@filipz8234]

Arguably the best reaction I've seen to this track. Would love to hear Mike do a full interview with Matt or Brian cause this is an album that a ton of people just won't get and will therefore label as "bad". Someone with a background in prog or avant-garde would be able to pick up on the intention behind each segment of the track pretty quickly, as was shown here.

[@subutaynoyan5372]

Matt openly said that he doesn't want to overproduce their albums anymore, because it becomes too much a product than artistic expression. And that they wanted to amplify almost everything they use in their music occasionally, and nerf out their usual habits to see what's gonna happen. And his commentary about Syn is what I think as well. Brian is a very good guitarist, but his approach to the instrument isn't about achieving perfection, it's like a flow and more about expression. He doesn't use too many effects, doesn't resort to tonal procedures as much, plays very clean and with self-titled album, he became quite the neo-classical vibe.

[@eatingtrees9077]

When that "hi-hat" started in the beginning I literally thought you just started furiously clicking your mouse.

[@erikrevier4053]

I think you're really touched on a lot of good points. After about 6 listens now, I can say that I personally dig the track, and im finding myself wanting to hear it again, guna be hearing that guitar drone in my dreams I'm sure of it. I love the mood that it sets and how this song is pretty out there, even for some of the deeper Avenged Sevenfold cuts. Which has me very interested in the rest of the album since they released this as their lead single. Has avenged sevenfold just gone completely up their own ass artsy fartsy, or is this album actually going to be something to behold? Time will tell, but I'm excited to find out.

[@haniespanieldollis]

Love your analysis mate. The vocabulary and music theory is 🤛🤛🤛

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Thank you!!! 🙏🤘🔥

[@GlassThirdEye]

I haven't been excited for an A7X album in a long time. This song is sick. I am cautiously optimistic for the new album.

[@ldmb1966]

those hi-hats at the beginning are 100% real.

[@Lukkern]

I honestly don't know what to think of this track yet. I do love how a7x are going more progressive, like they did with the stage though.

[@kevinneace9008]

I remember hearing you say awhile that one thing you liked about Synyster Gates was that he has actively improved his playing with every release, and that couldn't be more evident in this track. While I wouldnt say it was his best solo, I felt like it was noticeably cleaner than the solos from The Stage and H2TK, while still keeping his identity.

[@thechris2477]

Honestly, watching your video definitely gave me a new perspective on this song. I was really desperate for more “metal” stuff as you would say but honestly, they probably weren’t going for that kind of style. I do agree that the acapella section was defenitely my favorite part. That really brought me back to their previous album and I’m honestly a fan of the stage as a whole.

[@majdalnader3685]

I heard the song before this video dropped and immediately knew you'd like it lol

[@AvgABC561]

Sold out? It's literally the less normie friendly song from them 💀

[@yannbancillon7947]

You said basically what was in my mind when i first heard this song hahaha, great video!

[@GreyhandLion]

I love the arrangement and the songwriting in this track, I think almost all of my gripes come down to the mix not the production. The drums and the vocals in particular as you stated (at first I thought the solo was missing some brightness but in the context of what it does for the song I think its a good choice). The drums really seem to drift in the background until the cymbal work comes in, and the snare feels really dry and flat for such a powerful, simple beat. The vocal performance is solid, a bit tame but I think it just makes the important sections stand out, but the mix is appalling. They are very boxy and quiet, making it get lost behind the synth/guitar, and tbh I really think it would have benefited from some vocal harmonies/counter melody in certain sections.

[@lost4weeks]

Dude you legit encapsulated my thoughts on it as well, couldn't articulate what my feelings were quite yet. Great comment breaking it down.

[@brokeballers5412]

its a song that grows on me more as I listen to it but at first I wasn't a fan of the sound. now that I'm listening to it for the 5th, 6th, 7th and so on times the composition makes more sense and the musical style they went with intrigues me

[@mickjager]

Took me a few listens to warm up to it, but I'm really digging this snare sound actually

[@RP-bf3st]

I absolutely love this song and the vocals, and have heard people shitting on the mix but i didnt get it, until now because you are spot on with the vocals being hard to understand. Overall tho i'm super hyped for the new album and can't wait to see the full picture they're painting with it.

[@a7xanimals]

The string sections were done by the San Bernardino symphony orchestra

[@kyleott9219]

agreed its exiting to see what else is to come on the album. seems like they struck the that right balance between being familiar and yet experimenting.

[@michaelespinosa9168]

Fun fact: Brooks their drummer was Colonel Sanders in Tenacious D and also jammed in Bad 4 Good when he was a kid with Thomas McRocklin and the Kid from Terminator 2 and different strokes, who was in the movie with Arnold who was in with Kevin Bacon.

[@danielsultana3177]

is your podcast not on podcast apps? can't seem to find it.

[@danielkulju9836]

I actually love this song!

[@n3v3r.MoR3.84]

I'm still excited even after hearing the song and ready to hear the rest of the album.

[@delix787]

M. Shadow’s voice will never be the same again he broke it. 😭🖤💙

[@Kbax3614]

James labrie did either. This isn’t the case in album

[@mutatednut]

@@Kbax3614At least he can hit more than 1 note

[@j800r_aswell]

Doesn't sound broken here. In fact, sounds almost better than ever due to the fact he ain't singing through his bloody nose for once.

[@dimmyjeams7489]

imo his voice sounds even better here than it did in the stage, I love it

[@joshuamorales4052]

What are you on about bro

[@Blazikenas]

Having really similar thoughts. Its also nice to see how The Stage was leaning a bit towards this vibe. Makes sense as a 'bridge' album

[@endless_limes]

This song kicks so much ass. I'm so excited for this upcoming album!

[@mattk4843]

This is one of the best reviews of this I have seen thus far.

[@applesauce4389]

Not a huge fan of this song, but it's got me excited to see what else they have coming up

[@88fanforlife]

After the first listen I knew I was gonna like it I just needed a couple listens to digest it cause it was waaaay out of left field from what I was expecting. I’m very intrigued about the rest of the album

[@j800r_aswell]

Could agree more with you on M. Shadows' voice. The heavy nasal quality of his voice sounding like he was singing through a cold always bugged me but when he opened up it sounded badass. Have no complaints on the vocals here because he doesn't use that nasal tone.

[@tplouffe9226]

Absolutely love this song, it 1000% lived up to my expectations and then some, great song coming off of one of their best albums

[@koolaidboi0079]

its nice seeing mike complement something

[@trscsaeg]

The drony guitar sounds like something alice in chains would do

[@logan1373]

That Bradley impression freaking killed me.

[@partytrickphysicist]

I was expecting you to rip this song apart 😂 very surprised by your reaction

[@solarwinds5114]

Synyster Gates should make a solo album, that would be incredible

[@michaelberresford4291]

Not bad, I am also interested in listening to their new stuff. Speaking of new stuff have you had a chance to check out Haken's Fauna? I haven't watched a livestream in ages being in Aus, so I don't even know if you've listened to the singles.😅 Edit: I have since checked out the list for SSF, fair critique still don't know how much you've listened to, but I really like the album. I thank you once again for getting me into Haken in the first place.

[@boeingdriver7375]

To me, the interpretation of the music video is this: A man is depressed in the world and body he lives in. So his soul travels around the earth and through history to find peace and joy. He realizes that the world is full of death and destruction and so meets the devil who then tells him he will take the man's soul to a eutopic paradise. The man agrees and lets the devil take him to this eutopic paradise in a different world. When the man arrives he realizes that this "perfect place" is actually an artificially created hell where no one else exists and everything is fake (because a perfect artificial eutopic world does not actually exists). And so the mans soul runs to the edge of this hell and jumps off into the space time continuum to then rejoin his body. The moral of the story is to be careful what you ask for because you just might get it. Be careful searching for paradise because what you think is paradise might actually be hell in the end.

[@gregoryosbun4141]

They sometimes do this style or a similar style in other songs before. I can't remember the name of the songs by thought, but they've done it before. It'll take some time to get used to it, but it does go very well.

[@MrBigMomi]

A7x is my faveorite band of all time, and I’m a hardcore metal head at 15. My personal opinion on the single is that it’s new, but in the direction they were heading with the stage. What stops me from being completely into it like city of evil, self titled, or waking the fallen is that you can’t relate to anything being spoken. The biggest contributor in good music stems from a mixture of every instrument and with badass guitar work has to come lyrics the people listening can feel. I’m not saying his voice has gotten worse, I actually like the way matt made it sound for this single. But my point is, this sounds more like a game track or a movie sound track with lyrics one cannot relate to which is what stops me from putting it top 10 or even top 15

[@nomadluiz]

That's the best reaction/review that I seen today. Agreed

[@anthonylopez9823]

First view and comment. Love the content🤙🏼👍🏼🤘🏼

[@darkdudironaji]

I'm over 4 minutes in the video and your comment is less than 4 minutes old. So I think I was actually the first view.

[@robba7x]

I love everything about this song... I can't wait for June 2nd

[@fushiguro8913]

I'm not sure if you remember the song 'Mad Hatter' that they released for the Call of Duty Zombies map in Black Ops 4? but when they first released that people were complaining about the production and I think it could be a similar issue here, just not as bad. And they had to rerelease the song almost like a video game patch lol

[@theskatingturtle5332]

To my knowledge the album is supposed to be a concept album tackling existentialism, and I’d like to think the production and structure choices they took with this song are meant to lend in to that. That being said this song seems like a track on the back end of an album that would bring the meaning more heavily to this track. I could be talking completely out my ass, but that’s what it feels like to me. Definitely didn’t sell out though

[@ItsBabaEro]

The break from the chaotic busy section to the Acapella section reminded me a lot of Genesis by Devin Townsend

[@gllegacy87]

I love the experimentation. More of that please. But, the biggest issue I had with The Stage, and the reason I don't listen to it very often, is because of the mix. The drums throughout that album always felt like the were recorded and mixed and mastered completely separately from the rest of the band (which may have been true since the album came out mere months after Wakermann was brought in). However, this song had a different problem in the mix. It just felt...off... I like the song, I like the feel and growth throughout and the exceptionally progressive moments. I'm excited for the whole album, but this really just doesn't feel like a lead single, and I agree with you, it doesn't feel "complete"

[@kylereece1979]

The Bradley Hall impression at the start of the video was great. 😀👍

[@Kevin_Oskar]

The effects on the guitars kinda reminds me of "Planet Zero" by Shinedown.

[@OpticHamster69]

I can see that

[@BudLightBeerOfStarCommand]

I gotta respect them for making something this artsy and experimental despite them needing to live up to years of hype

[@Upsetkiller456]

One interesting thing I saw in an interview was they aren't using any samples for the album. I personally find it super refreshing in a very stale genre.

[@A7XBitch]

A7x and imagine dragons should never be in the same sentence together how dare you. A7XfoREVer

[@TheSUPERSNIPER59]

I love your Chanel bruh

[@jacksonearl6149]

Shadows spoke in an interview that the album would be heavily influenced by Kanye west. I just so happen to recently deep dive back into older Kanye and if you listen to tracks like “champion” and “stronger” from graduation - again 808/hip hop - this avenged track makes more sense.

[@soadfan1016]

Awesome analysis 👌

[@TheOnlyNofu]

Avenged Sevenfold always changes their sound in some way and that is why I have them as my favorite band. Want A7X sound but more thrash? City of Evil. Want more proggy stuff? Go with their newer albums. Want good ol rock? Self-titled or Nightmare. Want the basic old school sound? Hail to the King. If anything, the fact that they keep changing shows they never sold out.

[@marcosclaudio1729]

I'm loving this, who lives in the past is museum

[@fatimapalacios2292]

What would have fit great is some delay guitar solo to feel the space thing, but the solo is very good and I honestly like the song. I agree that the vocals should have been mixed more on the front. Good review.

[@darkdudironaji]

I think the song was interesting. I didn't dislike it, but not sure if I liked it. Regardless, it definitely makes me interested in what they're coming out with in the near future.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

Yeah not really sure I liked it. More just intrigued.

[@Gonnasifaherpewarts]

Might be one of Syn;s best solo's honestly

[@dew2334]

They did say they was influenced by Kane West during making this album.

[@RP14_Music]

Threw out the rules On this one. Breath of fresh air

[@CannyBow]

i dont think shadows sounds less nasally intentionally i just think his voice has gotten really fried over the years like james labrie (still sounds 10x better than labrie though)

[@danoelker1144]

Yeah I actually grew to love avenged sevenfold with city of evil & I love his nasally sound… not for everyone. Just listening to him speak he has that nerdy kinda nasally voice as is. And I dig it. This sounds different but his new vocal style is growing on me

[@aidancraig1903]

I think my main problem is the production. For what ever reason I can’t behind just the way it sounds in certain parts. Maybe I’m just not used to it but it does feel like a demo still. I still really like the songwriting and style of these singles so far tho I doubt this will be an at all casual listen for most people but I think it’ll be a really cool album to come to every so often.

[@skorpionmvv]

had to listen a few times but i really dig it

[@Jayesoc]

If you ever heard the band tool, you'll know that this riff sounds like their style and it's kinda good

[@jessea4438]

I haven't seen the video yet, but my prediction is that Mike is going to look at this with an open mind (he has enjoyed some A7X songs before so I know he doesn't dislike the band), and he will probably think it's mid overall, probably won't like the vocals especially in the intro, and he will actually like the solo. EDIT: So I was mostly wrong. I didn't expect him to have a "mostly positive" opinion on this one, and who would've thought that he actually kind-of digs the vocals? I don't think anyone would have doubted Synyster Gates' solo. He almost never disappoints.

[@Nero-Forte99]

This song definitely caught me off guard when I first heard it during the livestream. But as many people seem to be saying, it grows on you, it’s a good first single and it makes me excited for what’s to come!! Also, could we assume they’re doing this to purposely throw us off? The whole marketing for this release seemed very “mysterious” and trying to mislead us

[@eduardohenriquecarneiroalv6343]

It's definately to throw us off. There is a thing in marketing where it's more worth making something divisive than outwright loved because being divisive invokes both love and hate, and hate, at least in marketing, is a much stronger emotion than love. Hate gets people talking. Them releasing a more "different" sounding single makes much more sense nowadays than releasing their biggest banger because it gets people talking and debating and listening again and again. Their marketing team alredy did an amazing job with the "hacker" and the puzzles and I'm betting they know exactly what they're doing by releasing Nobody as a single. Oh and one last thing, the album description says that it is better consumed as if it's like a continuous journey, which kinda makes sense for the end o Nobody where it doesn't seem like the song is fully over, but it's a part of something bigger.

[@dennisadamo5209]

I was a little worried with your video title (A7X one of my all time favorite bands, ID I can't stand them), but overall great vid. It was a great unbiased review of the song, and though I don't agree with everything you said it was a pretty spot on opinion.

[@fourseasons4105]

His vocals might not be as nasally as usual but they sound far worse... He sounds super old and like he's about to tear his vocals cords any minute now

[@BecomeTheKnight]

He definitely does sound like he's had a lot of wear and tear on his vocals. Kinda makes me sad.

[@jacobstone4real]

I just Jake laughed when you said “my day is ruined.” Haha because I know how much you love A7X.

[@starshocker439]

Its something i didnt think much of at first but the more ive listened to it the more i like it and hear more of it its so good its not bad if it was the same as old songs than people would also be upset but either way people will be upset but its good since mat sounds a bit different i feel it sounds kinda perfect and im digging the song tho

[@doott.t6706]

Pls no they are one of my favs

[@Kbax3614]

You are in the wrong channel lol

[@rankin1289]

Hey Mike I think some home studio tutorial videos would be awesome.

[@BecomeTheKnight]

There will be a songwriting community for this coming soon

[@andysalter7192]

It feels very much like they're last album The Stage , which is a good thing but I do miss older A7X.

[@travisgilmartin3569]

A7X is one of my favorite bands! I heard this song once today.... and im not in love with it. I'm Still very excited for the new album.