Avatar - The King Wants You

[@scrathed]

I bet they all were lounging around in the recording studio, and Johannes was like: "So, guys, what challenge should we try for the upcoming album? Any ideas?" Kungen, playing with a little paper crown: "Why don't we make a whole fucking album about how awesome I am?" Tim: "Hold my beer..."

[@MegaYuGiOhNerd18]

This is the best thing i have read ever

[@creaturecreator26]

This is my new religion

[@sailor_anna9924]

honestly, im all for it. if he's not sitting on a throne at some point during their upcoming tour it'll be an opportunity missed.

[@RecKLesSRLTV]

This comment.. greatest thing ever read!

[@kristeradran5397]

Thanks, you made my day bro.

[@hmmurdockofids]

I keep thinking of that old interview where Johannes revealed that he was nervous to ever do clean vocals and thought his were super weak. These guys can do anything together. It's super inspiring.

[@gg-ke5hg]

Johannes vocals whether harsh or clean are amazingly beautiful.. this band can pull it all off

[@coffeemountain356]

I think his clean vocals are excellent! Helluva front man & helluva band!

[@RockedNet]

If our King's reign will be as glorious as his hair, then he shall rule forever!

[@sladjan0705]

Glad to see you are as excited for Avatar as we are mate

[@janelleb.9206]

Rocked Its even better in person. I just came from their concert tonight in San Antonio.

[@SarcasticDuck]

Rocked why do you think he became king in the first place? Because of the hair, of course!

[@U0XOfficial]

Holy shit, I just realized it was a fight between dubstep and metal

[@axycs1018]

666 likes

[@peterlawson584]

"Heroes die young that's fine, I'm still a child inside" This one lyric in particular just gets to me. So beautifully hopeful and optimistic.

[@attakerz871]

2:26 Imagine if war was like this. You need to play a badass solo to do damages.

[@miqvPL]

*enemy on the other side* - hey, that sounded really rad *fucking dies*

[@evantaylor2935]

Judging by your pfp, you have fucking awesome taste in music.

[@johncarlin7917]

the king is a bard

[@nearsensei]

My favourite part of this clip 1:46-1:59... that drummer...that moves... ..I like it)

[@Hades_666]

This is really awesome! This band never fails to amaze me. It's risky to change your style that much, but Avatar definitely knows how. They never disappoint.

[@aloraw7274]

Silent Assassin They didn't really change it, they just mixed their current sound with their old sound from the album's before Hail the Apocalypse.

[@Hades_666]

DaretoDream 0 That's true, but every release has a different sound, which in my opinion isn't bad at all

[@aloraw7274]

Silent Assassin Good point. Which is why it's always fun with the new albums! I especially love this new one, since it sounds so much like the old ones! All hail the Queen and our new King!

[@Hades_666]

DaretoDream 0 Yes, I definitely agree with you \m/

[@brekfastking8824]

DaretoDream 0 lol this doesn't sound at all like their old stuff

[@lloydblaxx]

This band is really underrated.

[@smokerjoker3662]

yea

[@spinacker16]

maybe because they stolen riff from In Flames - Zombie inc?

[@Revenant_.]

But made it better

[@corpsestarch8869]

This is the most underrated comment tbh.

[@mistergray9615]

i dont know how many times ive heard that

[@miqvPL]

I love to read the comments that expect any kind of style consistency from Avatar. I hope that the next album after this one is a ska album

[@albertusdenkers5077]

miqvPL for real though. Ska would be awesome. People just shouldn't assume that things always stay the same

[@cmr2153]

yeah many ppl don't seem to get what Avatar themselves stated often enough: they are always changing their style. Ska-metal stuff would be bloody awesome tho. I mean on FnF they did abit of a death-country tune with black waters. Or the death-country and drop-of-hawaiian mixup they did with use your tongue.

[@hunterwolf8266]

You got dark future apocalyptic. Next one may be the skate one

[@rantifusaxp]

I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!

[@scottspecht6690]

That's funny as shit man Thanks

[@nelsonfontes2805]

The cowbell the FUCKING COWBELL

[@sabastiantyler2391]

I hear a lot of 80's classic metal in this and I love it.

[@Kevin_TN]

That's the reason I don't really like the songs that have come out so far for this album. lol

[@sabastiantyler2391]

Kevin I love it all, what ever they want to do I'm down for it. I hear a lot of influences that went into this, I even hear A little bit of the softer Black Sabbath sounds in my opinion, I hear classic 80's all over this. I don't see anything wrong in dabbling in classic it's better than dabbling in mainstream. This song by far is the most different, but different is not bad. You don't want to keep making the same tune over and over Not even Alice Cooper did that especially with his new album, I only heard some short clips of the songs but I like them.

[@Kevin_TN]

Nobody said they had to make it all the same. I like the majority of their songs on the last 3 albums. Didn't really care for the first album. Some of their lighter songs like Tower and Sky Burial are my favorites. I just don't like the 80's metal/Iron Maiden type music.

[@sabastiantyler2391]

Kevin I do, I just dislike when people are so quick to be like they need to go back to their roots, they themselves have said they don't consider themselves a certain genre. It's the comments that I keep seeing, but I wasn't going to not reply when someone comments me. Just my opinion not trying to fight, but if you dislike it I don't I love it.

[@leafythepinesquirrel6691]

Oooh that's probably why I can't really get into this.

[@DownInFlames85]

I love that combo of Henrik's bass & John's drums from 2:48 - 3:05 so awesome!

[@RazielXSR]

I love how every album has a very different sound. This band is constantly reinventing itself

[@devilmengs9072]

I am absolutely blown away by the depth and humor these guys are putting down. I humbly bow before the king.

[@xanathrojas9487]

OMG I`m so excited for the new album!!!! 2:20 "YOLO" killed me hahaha

[@scottspecht6690]

This is the song that got me into Avatar. Didn't like it at first but sometimes the best music has to grow on you. Avatar is now my favorite band. There fucking amazing live.

[@sanchoddrums]

I seriously love everything about this band!

[@allthekingsmen6470]

Dominic Sanchez me too

[@ariedeberuchtebouwmanbevru1957]

Same here

[@ribinblieck1636]

Me too

[@mitchellrobins7482]

Something's wrong with you if you don't

[@calebdoble-artist2528]

I hate everything about this band

[@krod452]

This is what a true artist looks like. This band is amazing!!

[@akiza7011]

Tim Öhrström used Hyper Beam 3:28 ... Its Super Effective

[@ichigokurosaki69]

Kubilay Bozca i laughed harder than i should 😂

[@apokalypthoapokalypsys9573]

@@U0XOfficial What? Johannes is quoted as saying "Hitler, Stalin, what's the difference?" He's against all forms of authoritarianism, including Stalinism.

[@Angel666xo]

they make awesome songs like you can actually feel it they're so into what they're doing and trying make their own thing you know!! it's kinda rare to find such passion nowadays ugh they deserve more appreciation and recognition

[@WMNKK]

No, that's not "rare" to find that kind of band, you just need to go a little bit off-track sometimes

[@StrayMengDie]

My favorite moments are : a) when we see the look in Kunge's face as his army is sorrounded by the invaders and b) how Johannes turns towards his king to hug/protect him. I am so hype to listen the whole album 🤗

[@PodChklilpp339]

1:33 the guy with the cow bell amplifier is everything i love tim and henriks litter side to side

[@tudorandreideacu9756]

A single word .... PERFECTION

[@bmaue3]

Avatar is the best rock/metal bands I've heard in a long time. They are keeping it fresh and interesting. They slay live!!!!

[@SogoTX]

The King wants... MORE COW BELL!!! HAIL AVATAR COUNTRY!!! ;)

[@distantsunrising]

Already bought my tickets for San Antonio, Texas! Yea Ha Can’t Wait! My Favourite Band of All Time next to Paganini 💛

[@thisreplywillbeuselessbuth9879]

Loving the originality in this one. The album will surely please our glorious King!

[@michaelsmyth6296]

The King was gracious enough to speak with me after the private audience given at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI. His mustache was impeccable.

[@mitchellrogers5924]

Avatar: The only band that can make a song that sounds nothing like them but exactly as awesome as anything they would normally write at the same time.

[@intergalactic92]

Never heard of these guys in my life..... How have I lived so far without them!!!

[@fireplay6546]

Johannes for president!

[@fenwyn]

I looove it! I love Johannes's vocals on this one. My god.

[@RockinAfr0]

Never thought I'd ever be hyped for a sequel to a music video, but here I am eagerly anticipating what "to be continued..." will bring :P

[@zebholt03]

RockinAfr0666 same

[@JustT0N3]

I would watch a movie based off this album any day every day.

[@jaosantos4943]

if you are new to Avatar, please do yourself a favor and listen to the older albuns as well, (at least until black waltz), youre not gonna regret it.

[@Synathidy]

I really don't understand much of anything in this video, but I DO know that I am likely witnessing the greatest story ever told.

[@jamesharris7911]

935 views. Pressed like before even watching it. Avatar has never dissapointed me.

[@hillier0909]

How many times do I have to listen to this music to realize that I’ve listened to it enough it is too good😊

[@BladesAndDiamonds]

Avatar deserves so much more credit. They’re amazing. Liked every song I’ve heard.

[@morphistoslair7265]

Song has grown on me. I think its the most underrated band in years.

[@aloraw7274]

All hail the Queen! The Queen of Blades!! Fantastic song!!! Can't wait to listen to the whole album and see them live again!!!!!!!

[@averagemetalhead9962]

this seems to be way happier and softer than the rest of the albums

[@jesuschrist8053]

I found avatar about 6 months ago and my father listens to them too and we have been talking about avatar,we came to the conclusion that avatar is doing the whole album on the king,hes really fucking good so he deserves it

[@cyberfreak1177]

Avatar are planting themselves firmly as one of my favourite bands with this latest album

[@Dmitry___S.]

4:32 - "to be continued' Me: "To be watched".

[@dbstewie]

I'm amazed by how many different voices the lead singer has

[@Scare_Crow-yz6bl]

This album needs to come out NOW!!!

[@vannahvengeance1992]

Zac Thomas Right? We needed this album like yesterday.

[@Scare_Crow-yz6bl]

Savannah Bowler yes, exactly

[@dogpicture_]

Zac Thomas Now it has.

[@Scare_Crow-yz6bl]

Yep, grabbed it when it came out

[@dogpicture_]

Zac Thomas What do you think?

[@lucidity4]

My kid just saw y'all in Dallas. It was his very first concert. He had a blast! I thought he would be the youngest there, but there were little kids headbanging. Raising them right! The bubbles at the end was a nice touch. LOL

[@Brendini27]

Avatar are one of those bands where I don't always like their new stuff at first listen, but from the second listen on I love it. And for people who are saying that they don't like how much thy changed their sound, Avatar are one of the most experimental metal bands of the 21st century. They started as a melodeath band with their first three albums but starting with Black Waltz onward they have had no specific sound.

[@Daniel-br4nl]

I listen to Avatar for first time three days ago... I'm in love of their music... the performance in Wacken 2015 is amazing! Great band! Salute from Chile!!

[@FelixWolf]

My body is ready for this new album!

[@luisdominguez1222]

This band keeps getting better and better with every album. Love them so bad, Avatar!

[@mytwentynepaniccrybabiesje6249]

The video. Is amazing. Kungen you majestic human. Amazing all the frickin way. 🤘

[@NikoDecard]

The Great new horizons Avatar opened to us. Glory to the King! I so keen to hear new album

[@ifozilla]

can't wait for the album! already pre-ordered!

[@MrTronley]

wow! im loving this new direction and sound!!! evolulation baby!! becoming a band for the long hull!

[@zurd0xx]

¡CON TODO AVATAR! JAMÁS DECEPCIONAN APOYO TOTAL DESDE MÉXICO. 💖

[@lahuesuda9114]

El Zurdo LS89 Yo soy Mexico-Americana,saludos :D

[@barcenasescobarsharoncassa2733]

yeii México

[@mtzengarden]

Heroes die young that's fine, I'm still a child inside- awesome

[@theINsaintOFme]

You've gotta hand it to them: they are creative! The more I listen to this song, the more I like it.

[@jonasstoustrup]

same

[@xzarga335]

I've never had a problem with any song by these guys, and after this song... it remains that way, this was some catchy ass rock man

[@juicecockjones]

I think this is awesome. Maybe I'm just getting older with the band but this has something that just rolls with me

[@tylerwelp266]

Their drummer gets me every time

[@effectedelk1861]

idc what anyone else is saying, I always follow a band because of creativity and the lead singer’s voice. he has a remarkable voice and is very flexible and the reason I fell in love with avatar. I can’t wait for the new album

[@eabaggins]

A band that explores, improves, and delivers! Love 'em

[@fishybubblewrap]

I am sick and throwing but I saw that avatar uploaded a new video and I knew I had to watch it.

[@braidentaylor2002]

Everyone's hating on this song, it's freaking amazing, it's got an Iron Maiden and Dio feel to it, which makes it amazing, 10/10 Avatar, you amaze me again

[@yuu-rs5ph]

かっこいい!! I love you AVATAR!!!

[@benmoore1366]

his cleans are amazing!

[@leobonjean4998]

People are absolutly sticking to their first reaction to write down a comment... so they end up with "it"s weird", "it's new" every time. Well yeah it's weird, it's Avatar! and it's a new song, so what do you expect? Knowing the riffs and the lyrics already?

[@Smiuley]

Exactly! With Feathers and Flesh it was the same. All people complaining about how different it sounds but after listening to it a few times, everyone loves it. Will be the same with this one

[@unclejack8295]

Bro this is like my 8th time watching But some people here just to listen to a nice beat its okay my man if they say it's weird or new

[@bossm4n44stopidontwannalas7]

I LOVE the sound of this! I discovered avatar randomly and the first song I hear was the eagle has landed and I instantly loved the band. Is so unique to see a band experiment like avatar and I think they do an amazing job at it

[@nathanking5613]

This song is great but my top 5 Avatar songs are still: Tower, When the Snow Lies Red, New Land, Night Never Ending, and Queen of Blades!

[@kyoopihd]

What a PUZZLING selection! :)

[@jaosantos4943]

~sees tower~ ahh a men of culture as well... (i would add paint me red)

[@chrischb.2600]

Great Band, great Album, great Song and last but not least great concept, please Avatar never stop evolving you`re doing a fine job.

[@jdreed68]

This reminds me of old school guitar metal like Iron Maiden or Megadeth. Avatar is a very talented band, and this song is no exception. Good Rifs, good beats, good lyrics.

[@johnathanbarrett4415]

Avatar put so much into their previous album which was a Masterpiece. Time - creativity - a book that went with it. I am not surprised they scaled things back. Hopefully it still a good album.

[@dogpicture_]

Johnathan Barrett This isn't scaled back. It's just something different.

[@kaylam2253]

So hyped!!! I'm seeing these guys in January!! They never fail to impress me!!!

[@willw1688]

Kayla M sat night can't wait

[@sethjones9371]

This song grows on ya. Really starting to love it. Can't wait to see them in concert Jan. 23rd

[@suddenswarm5944]

I love the vibe, it's got a classic metal feel to me

[@zziyanxxeno]

What I love about Avatar is that it gets you to think what this video is about and it’s so genius and creative! Love this band so much!!

[@MidgetGemJ222]

I think its important not to just listen to the song as a track but with the album concept in mind too. I'm really looking forward to the album based off of this and ASOTK

[@StirlingFlurr]

this is quality content right here.

[@deathjoker666]

I can't wait until I get this album. I pre ordered it.Love both songs I've heard from this album so far.

[@raeweese37066]

This song made me buy 2 CD's I wanted an Avatar patch and hubby would have taken it..so to keep our marriage intact i bought 2..

[@justinmartin4024]

I'm so addicted to this song and the band in general oh my god

[@JacobTheMusicMan]

I love this song can't wait for the album

[@Blkmage766]

Been listening to Avatar for... Three to four days now? Every new song i listen to, its like a different genre of metal and it fits them. I love how when the singer screams, its not like your regular guttural-hate filled scream. And the drummer, i love him. The band is great. I am now a fan.

[@Zetashine]

here the lyrics : A train in the distance I hear the whistle A lonely tune calling Telling where the wind is blowing At the station An army's waiting Spent my whole life not growing Now the whole world is coming I don't know why we're fighting I just know that I'm going A chip on my shoulder Everyone's getting older Heroes die young, that's fine I'm still a child inside [?] you are a soldier now The wind [?] right on Can't kill and drag us down We're crowning gods, we'll keep our fortress strong The best of the greatest The greatest but few The soon to be heroes The king wants you The king wants you Sixteen years, my mother's son Now a big boy wielding guns Marching, falling, getting up Never knew how to stop Wrote a letter Said things are better Taught me how to fight and die I wish I knew how to live and lie I don't know where we're going It's better to go without knowing I'm ready and willing Literally make a killing If it's a game, it's all the same As long as someone knows my name [?] you are a soldier now The wind [?] right on Can't kill and drag us down We're crowning gods, we'll keep our fortress strong The best of the greatest The greatest but few The soon to be heroes The king wants you The king wants you (The king wants you) (The king wants you) Left, right left Left, right left Look to the king All eyes on the king All hail the king The best of the greatest The greatest but few The soon to be heroes The king wants you The king wants you The king wants you The king wants you

[@tiffanivanwagner4982]

Emanuel I believe it’s Kid you are a soldier now the wind upon which all his words ride out

[@alelalle]

this is part of the second verse "16 years my mother's son Now a big boy with big guns" and the chorus is: "Kid you are a soldier now The wind upon which all his words ride out Kid you're killing dragons now With crown and guns we'll keep our fortress strong" "The best of the greatest The greatest but few Those doomed to be heroes The king wants you The king wants you"

[@moisespina1218]

You're my hero

[@peeps211]

Such a beautiful guitar solo

[@wengelcarbajal79]

me encanta su locura espero vengan a México pronto!!!

[@jmhanelineiv]

I don't expect anything less from you, Avatar! Looking forward to seeing this material live!

[@toasty3270]

This song has definitely grown on me, at first it seemed very meh, the chorus i didn't necessarily like (Not sure why), but now, it's no bad, it's catchy.

[@milanhefka2154]

Exactly

[@olive985]

it has to do with the eending

[@mytwentynepaniccrybabiesje6249]

I have to agree. I sorta didn't like it but now it's like, I love it. It deserves a Grammy.

[@michaelwalter7418]

Toasty make a better song nothing against you but damn

[@toasty3270]

Michael Walter - what are you saying. all i said was it's grown on me, i like it. i may also didn't necessarily like the chorus at first aswell. your comment suggests that i'm being harsh, which can't be as i said i quite like it.

[@octane9092]

3:23 that all hail the king!!! Like growl I love it

[@XboxGamerGolem]

Glory to our King o/ Hopes for a show on Brazil soon 🤘

[@isaquelis]

VAI BRAZILIAM

[@zevkeci9304]

Avatar's music style always changes. But I love them not because of their music… Because of them…

[@Lucarrio1020]

I should doing my exam notes and yet I'm sat here hyping over the new album... Oh well i can always resit!

[@madisongatto3481]

Lucarrio1020 SAMMMEEE

[@indikamphuis7363]

Lucarrio1020 YEEE

[@Krwxl]

When i saw them before they played the song he said "The King Loves You The King WANTS YOU!!" i freaking loved tht concert

[@s4kl4pnu]

Soft or not as long as time does sick solos this will be heavy as sh*t. Can't wait for the album 🤘🏼

[@tanyapearson7421]

Honestly one of my fave bands and they put on an amazing show. Tomorrow will make 3 shows I have been to and they have never disappointed.

[@Naimicca]

3:06 - 3:13 EPIC! Want 10 hours version =)

[@erasmocamilodefariaers4279]

The Avatar needs you!!!!

[@strangelittlegirl27]

I want the next video right NOW!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhh I love you Avatar!!

[@franciska6334]

2:02 its a Corey Taylor puppet from Slipknot's self titled era

[@titanofdoubt]

Hey ik its been 3y, i figured its time for you to re hear this