Legend of Avatar Country: A Metal Odyssey

The mighty tale of your favorite band and their adventures in Avatar Country, made possible through the backing and support of our beloved Citizens!
Directed by Johan Carlén

[@firstpersonwinner7404]

I love the idea that Johannes only not singing in the instrumentals because his mic was off

[@Jmortonvids]

Does anyone else feel like these guys are single-handedly sustaining the glory and magic of the early days of MTV with these clever, colorful, and amazing videos?

[@Fwr942]

spot on man, this is what I expect MTV to become, but instead it became all stupid. These guys need to take over the world

[@ssharma5533]

They're way better than MTV was, other than headbanger's ball.

[@Tisbilly]

​@@Fwr942 That'd be so welcome

[@Arcanist_Gaming]

MTV couldn't even lol (I'm Canadian and only know MuchMusic, but that's not my fault, so sue me lmao)

[@user-nr2cs2rq7h]

As much as I love visiting avatar country on the website, seeing the film getting put on youtube too is such good news. Now more future citizens will see the glory and come join us!

[@emilebouchard9682]

I’m happy too cause I got the account on avatar country but I didn’t get the free week so didn’t saw it

[@chicagomil85]

I literally just got blessed by the KZbin rabbit hole of new videos and came upon Avatar, 2 weeks ago! And what timing for this. Definitely like this band a lot! Only other band I know outta Sweden (I believe they're from there) is In Flames.

[@FuraFaolox]

@@chicagomil85 I know quite a few Swedish bands. Would you like some recommendations?

[@metalflorida]

Yeah I saw Avatar when they were touring the US with Trivium, I’ve been on the fence awhile but this video has convinced me to join.

[@nikifalcon]

GLORY TO OUR KING

[@michaelhaney2449]

Avatar is absolutely one of the best and most entertaining bands in the fucking world.

[@ajalonzo2705]

The 15 dislikes come from enemys of the state. Burn away the house mix!

[@raulramos8114]

I loved John's acting, he's lines were so heartwarming!

[@Savannah-ez2wp]

He truly has a way with words!

[@Mercy39]

King’s Harvest would be a really cool horror movie on its own

[@DeweyJHall1]

Indeed! So cool

[@isabelmcevallos6291]

I love the fact that itvwas a creepy section of the movie and it was also a nightmare to record. Its sad they didn't feel good recording it but its sort of cool how it was unerving video and production wise

[@yds2m]

it reminds me of a mix between Haxan, Eraserhead and Evil Dead 2!

[@khansolo3284]

Johanne is one of the best singers I have ever heard. He has a perfect guttural scream, and can hit some beautiful high notes. The entire band is great. I caught them late but trust me, I'm catching up.

[@TawayVODs]

This has a better story line, characters and a plot twist than modern star wars.

[@beowulf1196]

The songs for the album make so much more sense now that I've seen this.

[@erasmocamilodefariaers4279]

Lol. Both

[@erasmocamilodefariaers4279]

They actually talk about The apocalypse, the arrival of the "king" the antichrist

[@Pie_pi3.1415]

ikr

[@goenndalphi9219]

It was the same with Feather's and Flesh for me with the in his own words edition, because you had the whole story around it.

[@dancingwiththedead6764]

Props to Kungen for keeping a straight face through it all

[@Arcanist_Gaming]

The man's work face is solid lol

[@Ramskull5]

I think Avatar has the best community surrounding it of any metal band 🤘🏻 hail the king

[@crystalrainfeather]

Avatar and Nightwish. :) (But I'm biased as an Avatar Citizen & a member of the Nightwish Army).

[@cynicald380]

Yeah, they deserve it. I've heard they aren't in the spotlight as much as they should be over the wildly successful bands ie AX7 and as a result under the radar. BUT, with fans like you and I we must support and share their music for all to hear!

[@LokiW96]

the only people i hail to the king to is A7X

[@JSauer21]

@@LokiW96 I love A7X but I really do hate that damn song lol, and most of that album really

[@Tisbilly]

@@cynicald380 Lol well aged comment. A7X’s new album is devoid of anything worthwhile, meanwhile avatar just released a fucking awesome album whose experimentation is genuine

[@MotionlessKnight]

Avatar is my new favorite band, and has the potential to be forever more. Dude has a HUGE range for metal/rock vocals. Clean, scream, growl, power metal with like Iron Maiden esq vocals. Just a huge talent! Plus, he dresses like if you just crossed The Crow with The Joker and Kefka from FF6. There is quite literally nothing about this I don't like. Yet another Swedish band that is a favorite of mine, them now ranking at #1. Favorite video sequence in this musical is Legend of the King. There's literally nothing I don't like about an evil looking clown dude flailing around the sky shouting death metal!

[@DannyBinArizona]

GLORY TO OUR KING! GREETINGS FELLOW CITIZENS! THE LEGEND HAS COME TRUE!

[@atrexjayatrx7394]

Hail to our king! 🤘🤘

[@remembranceofthegrafted694]

GLORY TO OUR KING! THE MASTER OF STEEL!

[@colinschroeder455]

GLORY TO OUR KING!!!!

[@nate_kachow2904]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TextureOfCouch]

The one thing I love about this band is the sheer passion for their craft. Most bands focus on "making it" rather than following their hearts with the music and you can really tell that these guys have a passion that has not been seen for so many recent years. It's like when rock and roll was becoming a thing in the 60's and 70's and music now can just never capture that feeling anymore.

[@BlackwidowNightmare-Wolf9644]

Agreed

[@eugeneeverard9717]

These guys are having so god damn much fun doing what they love! It’s where the magic comes from.

[@Jmortonvids]

my thoughts exactly!

[@eileenoconnor2944]

Very true

[@gaterpittt]

I didnt realize how empty my life was before I found out this existed. This has to be the greatest heavy metal musical ever made.

[@PaulZyCZ]

18:11 damn kids! Not loud enough. :D

[@clintk4691]

This is 45 minutes of pure, unadulterated enjoyment. The only musical I'll watch.

[@zrybftytcdrghh3774]

This video just proves how diverse and amazing avatar is

[@cynicald380]

Absolutely!! All their discography also shows how diverse they are. One of the very few bands I know where ALL the band members help with the songwriting process

[@Synathidy]

It is a privilege and pure joy to be living in the time of this incredible band's creative prime. I will continue to watch, listen, and bask in the brilliance they have seen fit to share with the world. The energy Avatar puts into music, visuals, and the themes and concepts of both, is nothing short of the pinnacle of art. And even the music alone just slays.

[@susiarktinen]

I couldn't have said it better myself. What a time to be alive!

[@patrickthisandthat]

My 15 year old student got me into them, and have to say, so glad that he did.

[@keithrich9532]

2023 this is one big ass rock God video fucking awesome

[@blacmagic101]

39:00 Dude I totally lost it when they were making the Tsar bomb

[@MsMetal-xe6el]

I was actually laughing because I didn’t hear it the first time but the second time

[@Frankly-xe4mg]

I love this band. I saw them live for the first time last October in Vegas. It was there I realized how serious they take their music. They aren't just in it for the money, but also for the love of music

[@-MetalSage-]

So, it's a movie about Our Metal King, and his loyal Metal Minions, fighting The War To End All Wars, to keep his beloved Metal, in his, even more beloved, Metal Kingdom of Avatar Country; for Him and all His People, to jam and head bang to, and for all to enjoy together, in unity, always and forever. Doesn't get more Metal than that. 🤘🏻

[@chrisochonueve]

Chapter 1: Doubt (1:30) Chapter 2: Legend of the King (3:12) Chapter 3: The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country (11:37) Chapter 4: The King's Harvest (19:26) Chapter 5: Divided (23:38) Chapter 6: The King Wants You (27:23) Chapter 7: King After King (32:07) Chapter 8: The King's Palace (39:44)

[@jonathanchiman8034]

Me hubiera gustado tambien que metieran a statue of the kinh

[@adirael1980]

@@jonathanchiman8034 uy hubiera estado chido ❤😔

[@Slendany7097]

Oigan ósea quedo para segunda parte??? O no entendí muy bien

[@КаменскийСергей-ъ1й]

Laik from NOVOSIBIRSK

[@nathant7555]

Whatever they said😂

[@jennabee25]

I think I'd like to relocate to Avatar Country. Well done, guys!

[@wintersalmon]

In chapter 2, Johannes is just living his best life floating around the King.

[@McSquiddles69]

42:18 i can just imagine him cursing them all for not noticing the unplugged mic lmao love u guys.

[@love2bh8d]

The world needs more Avatar!

[@Werewolf914]

The Anime, the movie with Blue Alien things or the amazing band? I'd choose the band.

[@thekingloficial153]

@@Werewolf914 the amazing band.

[@Kaeladran]

@@Werewolf914 You really have to ask this on Avatar video? :D

[@cynicald380]

@@Kaeladran I think so. I've only come across them recently. I think he means more need exposure to this amazing talented diverse catchy as fuck tunes band

[@cynicald380]

@@Kaeladran I think so. I've only come across them recently. I think he means more need exposure to this amazing talented diverse catchy as fuck tunes band

[@TheJester637]

The last time i've happily sat through what was essentially a musical was The Doomstar Requiem. I'm so glad this got funded. Avatar truly is the band we all need but don't deserve.

[@stephenkilgore42]

I suppose I could watch it a few (hundred) more times.

[@Jeddrekk]

666 times to be precise

[@Werewolf914]

One down 665 more to go.

[@dantekasuo13]

AVATAR COUNTRY!!!! i have watched this movie so many times but i will watch it again when it comes out for youtube!!!

[@deltamize]

Uh

[@Sejshel]

If it's yet to come out on KZbin, where the hell are we?! Help.

[@dantekasuo13]

@@Sejshel at your moms house?? thats my best guess :)

[@Trve_Kvlt]

@@dantekasuo13 Wait, I cant tell if you're serious or not. Do you realize ypu left a comment about this coming to KZbin, on KZbin right?

[@RealRinka]

@@Trve_Kvlt premier

[@warrendlm1]

Story gets better and better each time I watch it

[@muscleactivator]

Tiene 15 Dias que descubrí Avatar, e inmediatamente se convirtió en una de mis bandas favoritas, todos tienen un standar muy alto como musicos

[@liliconway3026]

A most righteous homage to Dimebag. R I P ❤💚💙 Glory to our King! 🍀 Greetings, fellow Citizens and fans of AVATAR! 🤘

[@just_another_2133]

They should make this an actual book but just have the dialogue and lyrics in it along with the pictures and chapter markings

[@SketchEtcher]

Avatar is such an important band. Metal in America has been more or less dead since Grunge came along. Avatar not only carries the torch of metal music, but they have elevated it in such a beautiful way with their melodious style. I hope today’s youth are inspired by these great guitarists to learn the instrument and make metal. The Avatar Country theme is so appropriate in a time where EDM, talentless noise, is mainstream. I’ve always thought of metal as musicians music, because it is probably a bit too complex for simpletons, and Avatar is the best example of this phenomenon. They are almost too good, because I can barely keep up with half of it, but it’s absolutely incredible music and highly underrated. Please keep up the great work! Feathers and Flesh, Hail the Apocalypse, and Avatar Country are all so phenomenal that they should be promoted for generations. It’s certainly not music for everyone but musicians need to hear it.

[@GdGamerBoy12]

I love the end of this how Johannes is trying to sing but his mic is unplugged

[@x-dusk3137]

The goosebump during the battle ! When the metalheads know there's lost, but continue to fight until the end or simply waiting death side by side... beautiful !

[@RedDed228]

Their guitar work is just some of the most heavy yet also some of the most gorgeous sounds Ive ever heard.

[@kelowinm3095]

People: "where do you live ? Me: I live in Avatar Country !🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🍻🍻🍻🤘🤘

[@THEBiggieFriez]

as much as i love this movie ( i have watched it six hundred and sixty-six times) the only criticisim i have is why not end with Statue of a King, seems to be the perfect ending

[@aidenstahberg6210]

you have a point and also i love the fact that you quoted the lines from my friend in the movie

[@TommyGun1979]

I'm sure this movie is to be continued...

[@unconnu7671]

I'm also disapointed that this title didn't appear. However, we can notice that every songs appeared in the same order as in the album

[@kellymeadows353]

🤘

[@Wobbanz]

LOVE the outro joke with johannes and the instrumental song :D

[@nikifalcon]

Truly a heaven on earth where you get yelled at for not playing your music loud enough

[@Rurru232332]

So many years thinking about how the heaven would be and I've just realised that it's called Avatar Country

[@brunapaulo5990]

I recently met the band but fell in love with their style and their wonderful music, I wish the band a lot of success and a big hug for each member❤❤❤🇧🇷❤❤❤

[@brunapaulo5990]

@Katherine Pierson 👍🏻

[@davisehn9199]

também sou completamente apaixonado na música deles, bom saber q mais gente daqui conhece

[@brunapaulo5990]

@@davisehn9199 eu amo músicas deles

[@corneliatomson1506]

Welcome to the club,you are an Avatard now!😁😁

[@brunapaulo5990]

@@corneliatomson1506 thank you for being part of the family

[@papafonde6773]

this makes my excitement for tomorrows show in boston about 1 million times greater

[@jackiekelly9791]

There is no words to describe my love for this band and their music. It's an honor to listen to this music and I take great pride in being a citizen of Avatar country!!!!

[@katkras33]

There is a reason you guys are my favorite band, and this is one of the many reasons why! Glory to our king! 🤘

[@Ethanmcc-ep7sx]

i wish every album had a movie feathers and flesh would go off

[@tamastakacs3219]

Avatar and their music makes me so emotional, they gave me so much great life changing experience i can't thank them enough.

[@boberjean-henri359]

J écoute en boucle !!!! une telle inventivité ne se retrouve plus aujourd hui Ces gars sont capables de jouer du jazz et même du classique !!!

[@therealmalady7373]

Bless you, Avatar 😭 I was so worried I'd never get to see this

[@varianmanek9561]

It was free on the other site so not sure how you wouldnt be able to see it

[@therealmalady7373]

@@varianmanek9561 when I checked I wanna say it was only for the premium members. Perhaps I missed something though

[@varianmanek9561]

@@therealmalady7373 if i remember correctly you should get one week free citizenship when you sign up

[@therealmalady7373]

@@varianmanek9561 I definitely missed that then. No worries though, I'm gonna see it one way or another!

[@clawwhitethorn4761]

Skylar Tucker It was free the first week. Not at first this though, but then they were confronted with fans on their social media and made it accesible for a week and also made citizenship a bit cheaper.

[@ProjectPain2008]

The creativity and skill of this band is off the chart. So good!

[@Madlad04]

I can’t belive I’m only seeing this now. This is beautiful. Glory to our king! 🤟

[@nihilusobscurio8380]

Der Abspann ist wirklich der beste ever. Johannes rastet fast aus bis er das Keyboard holt. Bester Musikfilm mit The Pick of Destiny. Danke euch Avatar. Thank you for that Avatar.🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ernestgarcia755]

THIS IS AN AMAZING VIDEO OF AVATAR ! ! I LOVED IT ALL , FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE ENDING. JOHANNES AND HIS BAND ARE GREAT ACTORS AND MUSICIANS ! ! AVATAR FOR LIFE ! !

[@wanderergrim]

if he's got a cursed bloodline does that make him industrial metal?

[@FuraFaolox]

I think it would be more electronicore.

[@wanderergrim]

@@FuraFaolox didn't know that was a thing

[@Undying3001]

Nu Metal

[@lilplaguedoctor5557]

Look up Igorrr, it's pretty much dubstep crossed with blackened death metal. Shit's trippy as hell and brutal. ieuD is a really good song

[@Upsetkiller456]

@@wanderergrim If you can name it, there is a subgenre in metal for it.

[@11icy_mamba24]

This is legit my fav movie Avatar rules🤘🤘🤘

[@christopherch7307]

Thanks for the QUALITY movie for an awesome rock group

[@josuehell8266]

Siempre piensan en sus fans primero la semana gratis y ahora esto cada vez amo mas a está banda por el cariño que le tienen a sus fans. Ojala algún día pueda verlos pisar tierras Peruanas. 🤘🤘

[@R4VILOBF]

Compañero, tiene toda la razón.

[@alexanderochoa701]

Exacto 🖤🖤🖤

[@_.missberry]

Mal, ojalá ojalá y que de paso vengan pa Argentina

[@depe5446]

@@_.missberry reee

[@dnlm3963]

Why i didnt know this existed? This made my day

[@katherinecone3695]

I’m excited about it being on KZbin. Such a great movie and I’m so happy they get to now share it with the whole world. Glory to our King 👑

[@remembranceofthegrafted694]

Glory to our king! 🤘

[@hanz9662]

The best thing is there is no ads in between, glory to our king.

[@kumori1986]

Thank you Johannes for hanging out with us!

[@Fwr942]

I am going to share this with everyone I ever met. So fun. So good. So metal.

[@MrMiner-tl6md]

Это шедевр. Аватар это единственная из тех групп с крутой историей которую я теперь знаю. Glory to a King 🤘

[@FireStels]

согласен

[@Dan-Is-Love]

У меня в шараге её вообще никто не знает. И ни кому, кому я покажу, не заходит. Это печально

[@FireStels]

@@Dan-Is-Love главное что тебе нравится, остальное не важно 👌

[@Dan-Is-Love]

@@FireStels ну да в принципе

[@mystickkitsune3541]

This is why metal is the best

[@TXsnowman812]

Hail the apocalypse!!!

[@Swishy_Blue]

You can tell that everyone, from the band boys to the sound editor to the set caterer is Having Fun. Eat your heart out, Orson Welles.

[@kurtbaker8181]

I'm proud to be a backer of this project!

[@PodChklilpp339]

1:41 john gets no lines but he expresses so much in the same face in 4 takes this is so funny

[@BlackwidowNightmare-Wolf9644]

That was awesome, I enjoy this alot. Glory to our King 👑🤘

[@jimyounger9490]

This is so cool !! Glory to our king !!

[@jonathanchiman8034]

Una gran pelicula de avatar es una obra de arte I love Avatar from México

[@warriorsorb1111]

This movie rules!!!! Hail to the King!

[@fabioreyes4282]

Excelente banda!! ES DE LO MEJOR QUE HE ESCUCHADO EN METAL DE ESTOS TIEMPOS!! y suecos!! era de suponer pues ellos son los que mejor hacen metal!! y aparte de eso son rigurosamente originales, eso me gusta, son geniales!!...Los esperamos con ansiedad en Latinoamérica, Rock al parque- Colombia es la cita!! Y VERÁN EL POGO MAS BRUTAL DEL MUNDO!!

[@joshuamackey2326]

Lamb of god meets pantera meets ghost with marilyn Manson johannes with a joker aesthetic as the lead on the king's harvest song plus a little bit of everything else metal wise on.the rest of this metal oddessy= metal to the core!!! Fucking love it!! Baddest thing I've heard in a while besides mushroom heads heresy song

[@mermanhellville]

This is honestly one of the coolest things I've seen or heard ever... The power of crowdfunding (and passionate musicians) 👌👌👌🔥

[@jasonK1375]

Wow... I cant believe I havent seen this before! And I listen to Avatar all the time. I think is is AMAZING that so many of you donated to help make this masterpiece. I was blown away by this. Long live the King!

[@clintk4691]

I've watched this at least half a dozen times by now. 660 to go 🤘

[@williamtaylor4180]

This is the best fucking documentary I have ever seen. Greetings from Paris, Tn. Avatar instantly became one of my favorite bands the first time I heard them. Every time I hear a song for the first time I have to hear it again and again and again and....

[@domcozpo]

I demand more this is masterpiece

[@Bynx08]

Glory to our King 👑

[@jackelloco3854]

Dimebagggg!!!!

[@XUlyssesX]

One of the better movies I've seen in awhile

[@ЕвгенийЛюфт-п1ю]

Огонь!!!!Жгите дальше,парни! Glory to a King!

[@andrewgalioto405]

2 of the best guitarists currently in the business imo.

[@ryanstolarz6005]

Glory to the king! We’re going hunting

[@Vicious_Lola]

🥲 *misses Avatar* 🥰 *Remembers Avatar Country*

[@kimmendrzycki8671]

I love this movie. I am glad that I could be apart in helping finance it to completion. Yes, It is so cool that my name is in the lords.

[@Mr.VonStoogle]

I seen a lot of dislike for this album I thought it was really fun and got me interested in listening to more of Avatar's music.

[@danielapaola4281]

Me fascina!! esta banda es maravillosa!! Saludos desde Ecuador....Los amo ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Ginger_Monster]

This is a super cool, beautiful movie!😘😘😘 I don't know how to express the full extent of my love for the band! I am pleased with the elaboration of small details.The flights look awesome, but it was clearly uncomfortable to shoot (I mean, hurt like hell). I love first meeting with the royal jester-Merlin (especially the way he exhaled when Tim didn't drown! I, too - although I saw earlier The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country); the fact that Johannes lives in the tower and Kungen reborn from rock🤘🤘🤘🤘; and how scientists headbanging under Tsar Bomba - like a country, like a scientists!😆😆😆 I was glad that they did without female nudity.😁 Male nudity is great. 🤩🤩🤩 It's a bit of a pity that in the end, Johannes did not manage to sing. Guys joked as usual.🤪 Filmed November, 21 - December, 20 2018 (for 24 days in 12-19 hour HEAVY work days, 1 day-off). Рost-production finished October, 6 2019.

[@chadeddie]

Ends seems a bit abrupt, but otherwise it was pretty cool. And where is A statue of the king? I get it maybe doesn’t fit the chapter flow of the movie compared to the album but it could have been a good ending.

[@polohardyDG]

Agreed

[@joelsherman3668]

I was thinking this too. Loved the movie, but it really should have included Statue. Its literally the best 3:48 in multimedia history!

[@brandonsours6616]

I would have put it right before or ofter the kings harvest

[@TommyGun1979]

I'm sure the abrupt end is... not the end! It's to be continued

[@unconnu7671]

Yeah maybe they should have put A statue of the king at a different place in the album so it would more fit the story. I believe that it would have been great before The king wants you

[@PodChklilpp339]

why is john just like a mime for the first bit its so funny

[@doomguyfaz3recon797]

John’s eyes must by dryer than the Sahara desert

[@corneliatomson1506]

😂😂😂

[@jonasr7693]

Hail the king in all his glory 🤘🏻