Avenged Sevenfold - Nobody (REACTION!)

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[@richardseeley6311]

He did blow out his voice in 2018 I believe. This song definitely grew on me a lot. It’s so unique

[@dougo2641]

I had front section tickets for Dallas in 2018 and they had to cancel due to Matthew’s voice issues.

[@joshrepik]

It’s a re-injury from around the time of city of evil then, because he had to have surgery back then

[@DoogieH92]

He had blood blisters on his vocal chords in 2018 he couldn't even talk or make a sound for a month. And that surgery was in 2003 around warped tour. Matt is fine. If he wasn't he wouldn't be making new albums

[@flataffect]

@@DoogieH92 and the blisters were from illness not singing issues.

[@MrFredstt]

@@DoogieH92 Jesus that sounds painful af

[@stixxii]

“not ready to die” can be a good song to try get you over the hump, honestly one of my favourites from one of my favourite games

[@stixxii]

or “requiem” if you like that kinda thrashy part from the start

[@thayeryates8941]

I agree Not Ready to Die is a must listen. A Little Piece of Heaven too could really show what Avenged is capable of

[@MisterBolticus]

not ready to die is so underrated

[@archersomers]

Used to love playing this song, especially the solo. That is so fun to play on guitar

[@Headzepplin94]

Not Ready to Die would be a great one. I also agree with A Little Piece of Heaven. 🤘🏼

[@BlackIce0240]

The first few times I thought the same about his voice. But after countless listens and reading the lyrics the last few days, it seems like a conscious, artistic choice to express the feeling of struggle, anxiety and heavy emotions at the cost of sounding ’perfect’

[@C-Rod7x]

Ohhhhh never thought of it that way

[@anthonypena6068]

I feel the same exact way. The same thing happens in Classical and Opera - the vocalist will vocally act out the character they’re playing. I think that when the full album is out, we’ll hear M. Shadows personify whatever each song is about, rather than sounding the same throughout each track. I’m so hyped for June.

[@JeeXSM]

This

[@jordonsibell99]

Completely agree. First time through I thought his voice was off but then listening through more times it seems more and more obvious that it was an artistic choice to portray the discomfort the song embodies.

[@GC-gb2jv]

I want to feel that way, but his voice just sounds off, you can't even understand the words he is singing when he would always ennunciate what he sang in the past

[@leempo1]

A7x have been very vocal lately about being bored with traditional songwriting. They are one of the few metal bands that can sell out Madison Square Garden (which they are doing this year), so they understand what sells and what brings radio play. They realize that traditional songwriting that generally sounds good is incredibly boring to listen to and incredibly boring to create, and they're one of the few bands to experiment and try wickedly out of the box ideas. The theme of this song is understanding the absurdity of life itself, how ridiculous the entire world is in general, and how nothing truly matters or is that important anyway. In that regard, they do a lot of "why not?" and "what if?" in this song. What if the solo just cuts off? What if there's a metal song that doesn't rely on powerchords and chugging like every other song? What if there isn't a standout riff? What if there isn't a huge buildup to the solo? All of these things have been done to death, and A7X looked at how a song could be written without all the cliche writing points. You guys generally only listened to their commercial stuff and haven't touched their real wicked stuff from their early days (ALPOH, Sidewinder, Wicked End, Trashed and Scattered, Betrayed). Love them or hate them, they are greatest metal band since the 80s in my opinion. Also, the lead singer M. Shadows described this song as, "It's an uneasy ride filled w anxiety and weight. Not an everyday 'banger'. More like a panic attack.💀"

[@Exile29]

Love everything you said here and agree 100%. Avenged has been my favorite band for damn near 20 years and the breath of fresh air that they manage to bring towards all of their albums is what keeps me coming back and has kept me on the wild ride all these years.

[@ostee6012]

👏👏👏

[@Qthetar]

Boy really thought selling out Madison square garden is hard 😂

[@TheProsAndConsOfMike]

How is someone with a bathory avi saying any of this. One of the few bands to experiment? greatest metal band since the 80s? yikes.

[@leempo1]

@@TheProsAndConsOfMike Maybe I should have worded it as, “experimented and actually sounded good, as opposed to sounding different for the sake of sounding different.” Experimenting does not equal good, and I feel a lot of prog bands throw out anything they think is unique. A7x lets their ideas cook, crafting them for years and making sure they’re fully fleshed out and enjoyable before releasing them, which sets them apart from fad bands with one gimmick. And yes lol, I have a Bathory pic. I have this hobby where I like multiple bands at the same time.

[@brysonrichey6707]

This song was definitely a grower for me; based on the sound I'm hoping for another concept album like The Stage where this will fit in to be stronger than the sum of it's parts. Love the reaction as always guys, so fun watching you practically listening to metal for the first time to having very articulate and valid critiques.

[@annamolly8795]

This is going to be the song that some little kid discovers and has their mind blown by something they haven’t heard before. It would hit different in a dark room unfamiliar with heavy music. It’s for imagination - it pulls something out of your chest and causes adrenaline. That’s why I love them to DEATH.

[@bingokill]

I think that's the first song from that band that I really love 😂 we're all different but his voice sounds very emotional and epic as the same time to me!

[@AmeriKen1974]

I felt the exact same way about the vocals! Edit: sad to hear about his 3 surgeries. Props to the band for sticking with him through it all. That's awesome!

[@AvgABC561]

he and syn are pretty much the creative masterminds behind a7x, so probably there wouldnt be a7x without him

[@roccotaco87]

It turns out he only had 1 surgery back in 2002 other than that he just needs to rest his vocal cords from time to time due to vocal cord inflammation

[@jhamilton1007]

@@AvgABC561 Plus, Gates is his brother-in-law, They're family.

[@ChickenAndFries09Twitch]

@@roccotaco87 He’s had 2, the last one was in 2018. It is important to mention he got covid so who knows if that might have affected him long term

[@roccotaco87]

@@ChickenAndFries09Twitch it wasn’t a surgery if you look it up he just rested his vocal chords in 2018

[@forafewpossumsmore]

Excited to hear your reactions for it

[@markk6151]

what i like about their new music is how purposeful everything is to serve the story. Like the song from the beginning sounds like a purge then as things progress its starts to get out of hand like with technology type thing. So that layering i think represents the unevenness well in the story then wanting to transcend passed that as it does in the two transitions after those layered parts

[@ambroze426]

I hope they google a7x and see what the lead singer had to go through with his vocal chords. its a miracle we are getting his voice at all. and I think like hail to the king it was deliberately sung this way. and you cannot listen to this song on bad headphones. i used a great set and everything was perfect on those.

[@tylerrhoton9848]

You're never gonna get over the hump by listening to their "singles"

[@SibylMadia]

More avenged please

[@ryukan250]

Sidewinder and done. Move onto some other bands like Alexisonfire, A Wilhelm Scream, Misery Signals.

[@calebmitchell9134]

Be mindful that Nightmare was 13 years ago. The singer (Matt) is in his 40s now. Voices change so much over time especially after years of harsh vocals like he does

[@stixxii]

first!!!! i had to be first when i seen avenged and lost in vegas🦍🤝🏽🫡

[@igorlopes7929]

The chorus sounded very strange to me at first, but it kept growing somehow. Now I like it a lot.

[@jseen9568]

100% agree with y'all. The start of this song was so hard. I was ready for some Nightmare or Shepherd of Fire type type feel.

[@manoman2u]

Good shit. What made 60’s 70’s legendary.

[@randytoolbox3173]

Certainly got a similar feel as 'The Stage' the vocals are different but they really work for the song. Will see what the album brings...

[@flawedlife5013]

Super fast cymbals instead of bass drums is so brilliant.. First listen I gave it a 5. Now it is a 9.98

[@vengeance7x6661]

I'm going to laugh my ass off if the album has a song with an incredible vocal performance by Matt. His voice sounds different here, but seems intentional more than anything. Just reminds me of how someone like Mike Patton changes their voice to get a particular style for a somg

[@MsKatze]

I've never been a huge A7X fan, always just thought they were ok, until this song. I don't know what it is about it, but between the sound and the lyrics it makes me feel immortal?! 🤣

[@arronpope8453]

At first I was thought this song was pretty basic for Avenged Sevenfold. After listening to it numerous times, I've really come to appreciate this song a lot. Going to see them in October. I can't wait

[@LeperMessiah2]

He has had 2 throat surgeries. The last in 2017 I believe. Atleast he is not so nasal that he used to be. He is an amazing live vocalist but I've always struggled with them in studio records. The exception beeing the songs without strain

[@Kevin-ll5vu]

It sounds great within the album is whole experience.

[@ethancooke593]

I've been a fan since Nightmare. This is a weird song, and I wasn't sure about it at first, but it's grown on me a lot. I haven't been this excited for a new album in years.

[@hmvenom]

So can’t wait for this album drop!! The world needs Avenged!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Mochasin]

If i remember correctly the singer had throat surgery back in 2019ish and this song is one of the first they would've recorded after that Correction it wasnt surgery just had a scare and had to rebuild/recover his voice

[@user-wl2md5kz7k]

The solo was amazing

[@givenspade]

Matt has been through so much with his vocals. He really isn’t the same, especially live but I’m still happy with his vocals on this track tbh

[@tim.noonan]

Worth pointing out that Matt has said the band takes a lot of influence from Kanye for this newest album. This track has a lot of Yeezus and some Dark Twisted Fantasy to it (the arpeggios are ripped straight from Hell of a Life).

[@donniejepp1489]

Matt the singer had tore his vocal chords in 2018 after having surgery on them before City Of Evil in 2005. Saw he couldn't speak for a few months in 2018 after doing that. And they're getting close to 50 so I didn't expect his vocal style to be consistent after all that.

[@derkadurp4222]

The voice issue is because he's getting old, and has blown his vocal chords multiple times. I think it's amazing that he can even still hit those notes. The dissonance is a tribute to The Rev,. That was his style: weird. I actually think the entire song is a tribute to him as well. It's a mixture of their evolving sound, and Pinkly Smooth, the Rev and Synyster Gates' first band before A7X.

[@jackofhearts1056]

I agree with Ryan. It does sound a bit like two sings playing at once.

[@dannykuchler1976]

As a long time fan of theirs, their earlier stuff is more appealing to a casual listener

[@damageinc81292]

Listen to Save Me. It's probably my favorite by them. And from the nightmare album

[@pronouncedZordonnie]

I’m an A7X fan, but the last two albums haven’t done it for me. Since the death of their drummer, the Rev, before their Nightmare album, it seems like the band is desperately trying to re-invent themselves. To truly appreciate this band’s music you need to listen to their earlier stuff off Waking the Fallen and City of Evil albums. These albums rocked the fuck out!

[@jweezy15able]

His vocals are shot from the multiple surgeries he's had on his vocal chords.....which he ironically got from going too hard on their early albums. So if you want to hear him at his peak, self titled and older is the route to go. I'm excited for the direction they're going in, but it's definitely ment to be a full album listen like To Pimp a Butterfly from the reports.

[@worldwired1838]

6:40 I agree, he's been through 2 surgeries on his vocals so.. makes sense

[@roquero03]

THAT CHORUS SOUNDS LIKE, "loli pop" BY LIL WAYNE.. MAINLY FRAMING HANLEY's COVER OF IT.. I LOVE OLD SCHOOL A7X BUT I JUST HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO GET INTO ANYTHING THEY'VE RECENTLY RELEASED.. YALL NEED TO CHEK OUT, IF NOT THEIR METAL CORE ROOTS, AT LEAST THEIR CITY OF EVIL AND SELF TITLE ALBUM.. PERSONALY, 'chapter 4" "to end the rapture" " beast and the harlot" ARE MY FAVORITES BY THEM. "almost easy" IS ANOTHER GOOD ONE TOO.. AND YEAH HE BLEW HIS VOICE OUT BACK IN THE DAY SO THEY DID COMPLETLY CHANGE THEIR SOUND AFTER WAKING THE FALLEN ALBUM.

[@scotch7731]

The parts where the skeleton enters the city is where things get too noisy and there are too many layers and it is only when he goes back home and when he meets death that the layers disappear and it quitens down again. I think it was intentional and not an oversight with the mixing, that things are too noisy and distracting but everytime the skeleton is alone and when he eventually dies that it becomes less noisy again. The vocals were intentionally done to take a more creative approach I am sure, shadows had an injury but that was a while back so his voice is still good from what I know. The idea of the song seemed to be to step back from just purely metal and to take a new approach which is why I think shadows chose to hold back on the gristly tone.

[@brianwatson5746]

M shadows, the kead singer has had a couple different vocal chords surgeries. I think he is changing the style of music without killing himself!

[@Britton_Thompson]

As far as the video, I think it's about atheism. The skeleton looks back on his life and works, before ascending a staircase that has a giant eye mechanism on the roof for him to look through, where he ultimately sees "Nobody" out there looking back. I.E., no God. He next meets up with the Grim Reaper who takes him to his afterlife in a horse drawn carriage, only for the person to realize Heaven is artificial and false upon discovering the bar codes attached to each item. He then rejects this fate and jumps off the edge to return to his life. After returning home, he revisits the 'Adieu' note he left on his mantle. 'Adieu' translates to "goodbye" in English, which suggests this was actually his suicide note he intended to leave behind.

[@Kodak_Zack13]

M shadows had surgery on his vocal cords and that’s the reason he sounds so different. It’s not his fault hes trying his best but it’s still kind of missing something that we’re used too

[@patrickrobinson2540]

7 seconds and you were in there groove....

[@GrimmTutelage]

I also thought his vocals sounded strained. You guys should go back to Waking The Fallen and do some tracks from that album

[@thegobblerr]

I strongly feel like "the stage" is the next song to hear after this one. The stage is my favorite by them. it was before MShadows vocal surgery

[@tjfromreno]

A few foot in the mouth moments lol. His vocals are probably his strongest ever.

[@TrumpetzGuy55]

It sounds like Weird Al making a parody metal voice

[@theoreticallysane1753]

M. Shadows has had a lot of surgeries on his throat so I think it's a mix of vocal limitations and artistic choice, but overall, his vocals aren't as great as they used to be, but I still feel like he gets the job done.

[@thomaswade4310]

YOU GUYS GOTTA REVIEW COSMIC BY AVENGED SEVENFOLD

[@marcgreb2272]

You are right, he had vocal cord surgery to repair his voice. They haven’t had an album or toured in a few years.

[@Jayhawk92]

It's interesting to me that they've not reacted to any of their early music

[@TheKAktUs39]

This song is definitely a grower. I found it a bit jarring the first time I heard it, and was a bit unsure if I liked it or not. After several listens, though, it's definitely a great song

[@garyguitarguy84]

I did a reaction to this as well and definitely noticed the vocals. I know he's had some vocal issues in the past, so hopefully, we're wrong, and it was just his artistic approach

[@fernandomata6460]

yall should listen to scream by avenged sevenfold if u want more heavy groove type stuff by them (they snuck in some 808s in there too 😉)

[@SibylMadia]

Buried Alive? 👀👀👀

[@stephenbagnall6712]

The chorus almost sounds like muse

[@beantown702]

Hes purposely struggling his voice. Trust, i saw their first show at Area 15, first show in SIX YEARS. After many surgeries, Matt sounds GREAT now. He hit a lot of the growls and screams in the songs they played.

[@tylerking7298]

Would REALLY love to hear you react to one of their old songs, Unholy Confessions. I think y’all might like the groove and transitions in that song.

[@OReely444]

Pure fillllllllth. This is the best of A7X

[@Scooba_Prime]

@brookswackerman6277 - The Drummer is a Beast!

[@hortonwho211]

So the part that you said “felt like carnage” is why I keep suggesting you do Deftones - “Prince.” I think it goes where you’re expecting it to with that kind of sound. And the tone is far better, IMO.

[@thomasmcgivney4519]

I want to see you Guys react to Genesis "Firth of Fifth".

[@CanadianRockers]

Great reaction!! Long time surporter. You NEED TO reacte to BAD OMENS. Start with "The Death of Peace of Mind". You WILL love it! You will then go down the Rabbit Hole from all of the great videos/songs from their recent release. They are starting a new trend, DON'T BE LATE TO THE PARTY!!!! Trust me!!

[@Stimson122]

I grew up listening to this band when I was younger, right from their debut up until Hail to the King. Then drifted away as my music taste naturally evolved. Coming back now, while I’m glad they’re still going, the vocalist is definitely the weak point of the band. You are totally right he sounds blown out. Trying to use something that isn’t there. Very talented musicians nonetheless

[@jessecoker5726]

the lead singer suffured a vocal injury a while back

[@CatholicMemeTheory]

Please do more Avenged Sevenfold reactions!

[@rafi_sensei5421]

Their current drummer is not the same drummer from the Nightmare album

[@rlznns]

WHY HAVEN'T YOU DONE BAT COUNTRY UNTIL NOW??? please, next react on Bat Country by them 🔥🔥🔥

[@olivierpeartnoy]

I think the song is pretty cool but yeah the vocals are shot. Also fun fact the drumming on Nightmare is from Mike Portnoy

[@ziamarie]

No joke, the first time i listened to this song i wasnt totally sold but then i gave it a few more tries and decided i did indeed love it. Syn's solo is perfection as usual and Matt's voice sounds great, even a little grittier than usual. Also, the beginning guitar riff kinda sorta gave me Black Sabbath iron man vibes.. Im so glad y'all did a video on this!!

[@JJG5150]

It’s so catchy. I find it going through my head all The time now

[@ASRMHP]

“Avenged Sevenfold's new album, Life Is But A Dream, is best served as a whole and consumed en masse to truly appreciate its musical breadth and sonic depth. Written and recorded over the span of 4 years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and Avenged Sevenfold in Los Angeles and mixed by Andy Wallace in the Poconos, PA. The album is a journey through an existential crisis; a very personal exploration into the meaning, purpose and value of human existence with the anxiety of death always looming.” -A7X Inspiration - Albert Camus

[@SmConnally1984]

Camus - Absurdism. I've been in that world for a bit.

[@whoisjuliano]

this explains the part of multiple sounds when the reactors tells that the vocals are fighting with those sounds volumes. I think that was on purpose.

[@jasonackerman684]

Thank you for the explanation. The whole album should be an interesting listen. I agree with much of their assessment of the song. I heard it a few days before this reaction. I don’t love it, don’t hate it. I was so pumped at the beginning riff intro. I thought we were going to get heavy! It kind of kept me in one place. I know bands progress and change their style. Opeth is a prime example. And I love all of their products. That said I can’t wait for the full album. I do like when artists change and progress. You can’t keep doing the same thing unless you’re Metallica or AC/DC. Lame

[@someeuropeanguy7378]

@@jasonackerman684 Hey Jackiemoo! What do you think now that the entire thing is out?

[@C-Rod7x]

Very different sound. Never heard anything like this. Very Unique. I dig it lol

[@janeg6759]

This song keeps growing on me. A7X fan since Sounding the Seventh Trumpet. Excited for the new album.

[@t_nasty]

❤

[@ianpcon3630]

This song is the definition of a grower. After a few listens, especially on quality headphones which improves the mixing sound, it's really a masterpiece.

[@marcaineasunder]

I Strongly agree with you!The production is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AELongoria]

I noticed that between the KZbin video and the song on Spotify there is noticeable difference in quality and balance. The song slaps in my car when I listen to it on spotify

[@6fejmk]

Didn't grow on me

[@ianpcon3630]

@@AELongoria Yup. I instantly changed my opinion when I listened on spotify + in my car

[@moneycomet]

It's their Bohemian Rhapsody

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

This song is basically using their style from their last album The Stage and expanding upon it to take it in a new direction. I love how experimental this is, I really like this song a lot. Great reaction guys! 🤘🤘🤙🤙

[@TomTomTom87]

yep

[@CatholicMemeTheory]

The Stage 2 is what this album sounds like

[@senorchips8528]

In all the levels A7X has gone, from their beginning metalcore sound, to the heavy metal sound, to their last and I assume this albums more prog metal sound, THIS version of A7X is by far their deepest most meaningful sounding level lyrically and musically

[@andrewvasquez7872]

To me this sound is the sound of a band that wants to do this forever and wants to leave a lasting legacy beyond just being a great metal band.

[@jefftezos]

Reminds me of the stage in that regard

[@1JBTheGiant]

M. Shadows has done some absolutely INCREDIBLE work on his voice & his technique. He’s had continuous issues with polyps on his vocal cords, between his vocal fry’s & touring stress, he could have shredded his vocal cords. He’s come back with proper technique for his style, protecting his voice above everything else. I’ve been a fan of theirs since “Sounding the Seventh Trumpet” from 2001. I am SO thankful that Shadows has been working on his voice, he’s one of a kind, and I’ll take less “force” if it means we can hear him sing for another 30+ years Talking about his singing on THIS track, it’s all about the vibe of the song. He’s talking about the continuous cycle of life & death, that’s the theme of the new album. A7X put on some of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. Studio quality vocals & instruments at a live concert is absolutely insane. They create their albums with their tours in mind, they have for years. It’s all about showmanship with these guys, the BEST way to experience A7X is live, zero question. Their choices on the album always makes sense after hitting up the tour.

[@thedaywerevolt]

Do sidewinder. It has the coolest finale of any song they have. Not even a fan, but that song man

[@RancidCheeks]

Yess I must admit as an avid A7X fan, Sidewinder is the best piece of music they’ve ever made

[@thedaywerevolt]

@@RancidCheeks damn right Brady. How cool is that damn acoustic finish!? Totally unexpected

[@munchenonyou3774]

​@@RancidCheeksBuried Alive and Betrayed are pretty top notch too

[@hancholo5027]

THIS! Sidewinder always gets overlooked!

[@alexc7913]

Facts

[@stonerjoe21]

This solo IS a true solo with feel. I play guitar and this is as real as it gets. It mixes old with new. Randy Roads with Bach! I love this!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Randy Rhoads?

[@stonerjoe21]

Yes. Randy Rhoads!

[@dannykuchler1976]

This solo is ridiculous, I love it so much, the highlight of this

[@cericsage]

bat country is what yall wanna hear

[@mikebiggums1921]

If you want a song that will get you over that hump to make Avenged Sevenfold a playlist band, check out the song Save Me. That's like the crème de la crème for them. Also you're right, the vocalist has never sounded like this. I don't think his voice it shot but it seems like he's trying to sound more like Ozzy. Personally I'm not sure if it fits the song. Also since you're reacting to new songs, you gotta get back to Periphery and check out their new song Wildfire. It's been years since you've reacted to them and they just put out an album last week that's getting a lot of hype.

[@jossernator]

BURIED ALIVE and NOT READY TO DIE. Two avenged songs that are a must

[@dougo2641]

Don’t forget A Little Piece of Heaven 😂. The entire piece written by The Rev.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

@@dougo2641 Both of those songs occupy the 2 most quintessential A7X songs. Buried Alive is the best single example of what A7X is. It's like their thesis paper, and Little Piece of Heaven is the totally absurd ridiculous, but extremely creative part of them that is what puts them in the upper echelon. It also puts in perspective their inherently "don't take themselves too seriously" attitude, while simultaneously being maybe one of the most talented bands with some of the best musicians alive today, and no longer, in the case of the Rev.

[@glenncurrans7936]

I agree buried alive should've already been done instead of dancing around it and doing nightmare which is good but it's nothing compared to buried alive

[@rickestofricks7705]

This song is a banger, avenge sevenfold is stylist for me.

[@Torquemonster440]

As a 20 yr plus A7X fan... this is SO refreshing. I've never heard anything like this. Leave it to these dudes to push Metal in a whole new direction. Brilliant. 👏👏

[@suffersystemstudios]

The more I listen to it the more I really like it, def new and different but strangely enough I dig it

[@StoryofCroy]

This song is a major ear worm. Every listen makes it better and better.

[@jgravemans6076]

I didn't know Shadows had those surgeries, but I did notice less distortion in his voice. I feel like his vocal tone during the chorus is meant to that way. I don't feel like they would structure a song around vocals that couldn't match if that makes sense

[@roccotaco87]

He didn’t thats why, he had one in 2002 thats it

[@jakfrost25]

I’ve gotta say, the more I listen to it, the more I think the sound of his voice was an artistic choice more than it was necessitated by his previous operations. Obviously they’d play a factor, and it’s convenient to make an artistic decision that lessens the vocal strain if you’ve previously damaged your voice, but the vocal style fits the overall arrangement and thematic direction of the song too well. Plus, his voice does grow in strength as the song continues. I reckon that he’ll adapt his vocal style to fit the messaging of each song on the album- wishful thinking perhaps, but only time will tell.

[@fatjeff8083]

Your first impression is what I believe most people have. With more listens...damn, this ones a "grower"

[@NARISHMA42]

Regarding M Shadows' struggle, the whole song feels like it conveys a struggle, so it kinda fits. We'll see how future tracks come out.

[@LilTroggy420]

The entire album is about existentialism and hopelessness. M. Shadows had his 2nd vocal surgery a while back as well and aging definitely has had a toll on his voice as well. So it's a mixture of both

[@Mrdestiny17]

honestly fits the new albums so well. Especially in this song. Absolutely killed it

[@tonyfriesen]

You guys should check out second heart beat by them its soo good

[@-MetalSage-]

I've never been a huge fan of A7X; BUT, I absolutely love, and respect, this song tremendously. 🤘🏻

[@jossernator]

It’s a tricky one. For me personally the first time I heard it I was like ehhh it’s not very ‘singlely’. But it’s a small piece of a larger whole which is going to be a concept album, based off existentialism. The more I listened to the song, the more I like it. It was a very ballsy move to release this song first, but it makes me think that the album is going to be incredible if this the most ‘single’ like song. As for the video, I believe the character has committed suicide and has seen the afterlife. He arrives at heaven but it’s just the general religious heaven that Christianity has conjured up. Fake - the barcodes. He then returns back, looks at the suicide note and goes back to being alive. I think you guys would prefer buried alive and not ready to die. Those two songs will be right up your alley, been watching y’all for years and I know for a fact you’ll like them!!! 😂

[@vengeance7x6661]

Couldn't say it better

[@idosabamemanuel5163]

Buried Alive and Not Ready to Die are two of my favorite songs by A7X

[@lucasanibaldi9791]

I can assure you that if you listen to it over and over again this is a complete wonder. Great song

[@mattblatchley2061]

this is definitely more of a "mood" than a bop, banger or vibe... I really liked it right away simply because it was so unique...very "PROG"

[@justinbowen1183]

This song was written after their vocalist and guitar player Brian went on a DMT trip. If you have never taken DMT its one hell of an experience. I had a buddy of mine right when i got out of the Army take me on a DMT trip and the lyrics are pretty spot on to what i experienced after not having done any type of substances ever other than smoking weed in high school once. I left my body behind and was everything, then i was nothing, then the whole universe collapsed around me and I was a god of the universe then it was over. lasted id say maybe 15 minutes tops but for me it felt like it went on for much much longer. I for sure will never do it again but it was once hell of an experience if you can be in a good headspace when you do it. Make sure you have a really good understanding friend nearby incase shit goes south.

[@MattBThatsMe]

He's had vocal issues but I think what you're hearing is results of vocal coaching less nasally. At the end when he really sings out to me at least I can tell he's still got it

[@hermunkulus]

As a fan since 2005, I'm iffy on the track. Matt's voice sounds tired (though in his defense he's had a bunch of surgeries). Maybe with more spins I'll grow to appreciate it like the new Metallica song (If Darkness Had a Son). That being said, it's only one song and I'll buy the album to support them regardless.