Brittney Slayes Talks New Album, A.I., Touring, Being A Mom, and More

[@TankTheTech]

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[@MenaceToBonelab]

When are you going to react to “Ronald”?

[@SokolRock]

51:36 Tank, you're a lying piece of shit. When you made that video about Nightwish, you complained there that they were just demonetizing your reactions to them and you didn't like it. Now you're lying to Brittney to get her sympathy that they're blocking and striking reactions to their videos, even though there was no talk about it and none of the other reactors ever complained about something like that. And now Brittney and those who see this video will think that Nightwish' management is striking reaction videos, although this is a blatant lie. You know, you're just a complete asshole, and I wish life would punish you because you deserve it.

[@esaedvik]

I completely missed that there was a hubbub over use of AI when the first single was released. I read the video description and noticed they actually licensed the art specifically FOR this and thought that was amazing. Tons of other artists (and genAI tools) etc. just use whatever to train their AI, which is just stealing. This was very ethical and the right way to go about it. Super cool of them to do this.

[@shehanum]

I didn't know that UTA went thru some crap about the Green & Glass video. I took the text at the beginning to be a thoughtful attribution to the artist so as to ensure the artist got proper credit. Weird that people would fly off the handle about what was supposed to be a good thing.

[@drumlord8772]

*slow clap for both of you being honest and fair human beings* Love to hear the hard conversation about dehumanization. Keep up the good work!

[@Fr3ddyM3hrCurry]

I gotta say I am very excited for this Podcast. UtA is one of my Favorite bands and one of the first metal band I ever listened to regularly. I am hyped beyond the moon for their new album. Thanks for the great content Tank and thank you Brittney and Gang for the great music of course

[@scottheffner3427]

Don't change anything @tankthetech. Your interviews always hit other topics that aren't just music and I enjoy that. I was hoping you'd have an interview with Brittney and it was fantastic.

[@93Runt]

Paused this video to check out Unleash the Archers. Now I have new band to listen to while running. Excellent!

[@heroizumi]

I love Unleash the Archers. I can't even remember when I first started listening to them. Tonight We Ride showed up on my recommended and I've loved them ever since. I joked the other day with Narwhal about being into UTA since before I found your channel. It was a screen cap of me sharing UTA's post on Facebook for Cleanse the Bloodlines releasing on April 9th 2017. I'm am beyond stoked to finally see them live!! They're coming through Cleveland at the Agora in the fall. This has been a really really great episode. While I'm sad that Brittney avoids comments these days due to how nasty some people can be; I fully understand why. I hope I will have the chance to tell her how much I love her (and all of the members') work at the show. Thanks so much for this episode to both Tank and Brittney!!

[@robertparks3670]

Fantastic interview, Brittany's so humble and down to earth, and that makes us love her and UTA all the more. Can't wait to see them in September in Silver Spring, MD. It's the show I'm most looking forward to, even beating out Judas Priest / Sabaton in a week and a half.

[@chriscrocker3976]

Saw UTA a couple times now and did VIP for the meet and greet. Brittany is super sweet and down to earth. The whole band is actually really awesome. Super chill and just fun to talk to

[@robertciesla8866]

You should just film your meeting with Unleash the Archers in August, Brittany looks like she would be all for it. I think it's awesome how humble most these artist are.

[@syphyreal]

Longtime lurker, as someone who loves your channel and loves UTA, thank you so much for this excellent interview. Great discussion between the both of you!

[@joeschmoe5009]

Yes the pod is back! Excited to listen 😁

[@chrisford6018]

Love that this turned into a real conversation, not the same album promo I've heard 10 times. Really good episode. Glad you came back to UTA, would love to get some reactions to the newest video! 🤘🤘

[@geoffreyspratt4207]

Great content. Loved the free flowing nature of the podcast touching on several important social topics.

[@mascha28swinkels]

Always enjoy these talks, great to get to know Brittney a bit better and about the process of writing and so on. I’ve listened to UTA songs before but never checked out a whole album, but now i’m curious so i probably will. Enjoy the EC tour 🤘🏼🫶🏼

[@Eftusk]

Great interview Tank. Enjoy your time with the band this summer

[@racsomik4508]

im excited for this actually, love brittney

[@vincentwerts4724]

I love how you guys are describing being a parent. Epitomizing the self-sacrificial aspects of it. There are plenty of people out there having children who could stand to watch this content and learn a lesson. This is inspiring.

[@jaysmith5035]

Great interview, Tank. There's a blitz of UTA interviews dropping and the comfortable conversation style you had with Brittney was refreshing. Also you hit some topics that are not on repeat and need covered. Thanks for this video and to Brittney for sharing of course.

[@death_courir]

Thank you Tank and Brittney for the interview. May I suggest you to react to The Warning - "Hell You Call A Dream" Live from Pepsi Center CDMX? And as I konw you are a roadie by the heart they have 3 episodes by Gear Masters were they break dow thier gear GEAR MASTERS Ep. 471, 473& 475. By the way, great job with your work with EC, very appreciate it.

[@CygnusUren]

The Warning are amazing, please do this @tankthetech

[@northof4912]

I concur!!!

[@robertouttamyndx4400]

This Episode just made me Subscribe to this Podcast ! Great questions and insight ! As a 50 something GenerationX I am encouraged with younger people keeping our beloved metal alive with these platforms ! Great Kick Ass Podcast Thank You !!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@duanemarshall9486]

As a artist and a huge UTA fan I never got the whole mad at using AI thing. I find it as just another challenge to up my game and see it no different than another artist using my art as inspiration or downright copying. Credit was given where credit was do! Cant wait to catch UTA again on this tour and looking forward to the new album.

[@damiengreaves2073]

I didn’t realised UTA were coming to Australia going to try and go see them when they come down in June

[@lesterawilson3]

Great time at Rockville last night! EC delivered!

[@goboom]

agreed!

[@Arzie81]

Last June Floor did last few NW tour gigs in Winland, I think she was on 5th or 6th month and sounded astonishing. But after last one she got to hospital and eventually cancelled remaining NW gig and few booked solo gigs. A real trooper, but still got to edge of her limits months before labor.

[@LicksOfTheBeast]

Very cool interview/discussion! 😃 I really appreciate what you said at 53:20 because it's not an obvious approach but it's so important to share and cultivate this mindset. This is exactly what I've been doing on my own channel since the beginning, and I'm happy to say most of the community seems to understand that point of view. Some will occasionally dismiss me as a fanboy, but that's to be expected. 😅 Just to add to this real quick, I think it's important to use the most accurate terms whenever possible. Because "this sucks" is not an *opinion*. "I don't like it" is an opinion. "This sucks" is passing judgement and I think that anyone who had ever worked at anything (even just trying a different way to do something at work) should avoid dismissing the work and effort of others, regardless of how they feel about it personally. Again, this was a great discussion! I've been watching your channel for a while and I find your videos very insightful and well presented. Cheers 🤜🤛 Edit: I didn't know UTA before this (despite being Canadian myself) but I just checked out a few songs and was totally blown away! 🤯 This really is the best time to be a metal fan!

[@CygnusUren]

Great comment Nico, totally agree! Love your channels too

[@dianne6399]

I love Brit! ❤UTA is one of my favs! Such a talented band all around! Each album is a work of art musically, visually, and lyrically❤

[@dustincombs6305]

the wind that shapes the land is my favorite metal song its a mastepiece

[@Bushwookie_18]

Stoked these are back. Killer guest too!

[@iDEATH]

It's a shame you don't have the time to do more of these, Tank, you're becoming a rather good interviewer! Awesome to see Britney here, she always seems like so much fun, and very genuine. My copy of the earbook arrived early and it's sweet. Album is great, too! The whole response to UtA's use of AI was really messed up, but there are certain people on The Twatter, I like to call them harpies, who are looking for things to get upset over. They trade in outrage. AI is a tool, and like any tool it can be used wisely and it can be abused. UtA used it wisely, but to some (very fearful) people that's inconceivable. They might as well go back to the invention of the internal combustion engine and complain about how that is put all the people who take of the horses and the wagons out of work...yeah, we've been in similar situations before, and we'll sort it out this time, too. That's what humans do, we make a mess and then we figure our way back out...and into a new mess, rinse, repeat. Sorry if I ranted a bit there, but it really irritated me seeing people be so blindly stupid and taking it out on one of my favourite bands when all they did was use AI in as ethically sound a manner as I can think of. AI is still cool! If there's anything uncool about AI, aside from how boring all the fearmongering around it is, it's the old "AI Bad" trope. I'm sick of Skynet stories. Thankfully there's lots of other great stories about AI out there, from Blade Runner to Ghost in the Shell to Ex Machina.

[@dougel4709]

Preach on Brittney!!!!! 🏹❤

[@TyAndras]

Absolutely amazing video and song! It’s a complete masterpiece ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cwes6404]

Lovely woman great mind and insane for me that she wrote al the lyrics and content of the albums. Thanks for the inside. Loved It.

[@geoffrymodlin2098]

Can’t wait for the show in silver spring this Sunday. Will also be at ECs set at Sonic temple as well with my EC tracksuit on

[@janetrasmason6549]

I Will Be There Monday Night!!! I might be ECs oldest fan and my Mothers Day gift is going to the Pier 17 concert with son and gf!! I am so excited😁😁I do use a wheelchair for long distances but will stand as often as able! Watching your vlogs of the European tour was such fun so I'm a fan of both the band and YOU! Have fun with the tour and I hope your girls are both feeling much better! 😊💓

[@kelleyrawlings614]

Brittney is always a great interview. Thanks Tank!!

[@dwaynebrietzke]

You know there is a new UTA album coming when Britt does the round of interviews with all the reaction channels, lol! Album kicks ass by the way!

[@rocioiribe5841]

YES YES! fist i'm so happy to have your podcast back and also to see you talking to UTA. I have avoided every single thing leading up to this album b/c i just want it to be a complete surprise when i listen, but i look forward to this chat!

[@Bound2Asgard]

Awesome interview! Can't wait to see UtA in Worcester, MA

[@AfroRedMusic]

Loved this and I'm gonna check out their music now! I know this would never happen but I wonder if social media was wiped off the internet for a year; how those same people who dehumanize others and themselves would have to reflect and deal with their bs!

[@irrgamer]

GREAT interview between 2 great people that I appreciate so much ! Thanks for everything :)

[@nemisisarcher8213]

Glad the Podcast is back and super stoked it is one of the localisj bands in my Area. I like when you interview people because it feels so organic the way your personality bounces back and forth off the artists and vice versa.

[@BestDraftClass]

Yes!! Stoked on this album and upcoming shows. thanks Tank

[@simone_78]

Looking forward to seeing them in Wacken this summer ❤❤❤ Great band!

[@b0neman918]

That was absolutly nice to listen to. Thanks for that. If you got the time, please consider to do more of these talks, but i will also wait if it takes time.

[@pin-upmariposa412]

That was a fantastic episode. I missed this format. Britney is so humble person. I waiting on their new album. Tank, thank for doing it.

[@birdboxbird]

Best wishes for your girls.

[@simone_78]

Their new albums is great! ❤❤❤

[@samfetter2968]

Fantastic podcast. Thanks you two. That was great to listen to.🥰

[@derickcarrigan]

1 week my until the montreal show, im so pumped!!! realy hope to see you go by on stage!!

[@binikatz6497]

@TankTheTech I will be there at Electric Callboy tonight at Pier17 rooftop!

[@markymark8008]

Great conversation with some serious issues👍 Loving the new UTA album😎

[@Holy_Frakula]

This made my day. Thank you so much Tank. I love ULTA and I'm stoked for the new album. Also a real ass convo between two awesome metalheads. Keep being you man you rule.

[@imahimfan]

Frig that AI backlash was such nonsense. So stoked to see UTA end of may!

[@nemisisarcher8213]

Same! 31st for me in Van 😁 Then seeing them again at Wacken

[@Pygmyer]

Hearing the part around 27:57 I'm wondering if someday we might get something like a "Lost Chapters" or "short stories" release of them with all the songs that didn't align with the feeling she had while writing the story but that are way too good to just leave them unpublished. Where they are completed disconnected from a bigger story but with their own concepts. :)

[@wcgdenmasterken3431]

Fantastic interview!

[@seanofarrell8896]

Nice podcast. Some people just want drama when it comes comments. I often think before leaving a comment etc great job Brittany and tank. Best of luck with the new album uta i wish success

[@aprilkurtz1589]

See you in Chicago next Wednesday, Tank!

[@toeman89]

Brittney and the boys are some of the greatest people you'll ever meet. I remember seeing them for the first time in the divey-est dive bar in Baltimore MD (Sparta Inn represent!) where they had to walk through the crowd to get on stage. Brittney is definitely right about people being terminally online though. People don't consider what they're doing before they do it. People should learn to not say things they're aren't prepared to take a punch in the teeth for.

[@lesterawilson3]

You should definitely do a Blue Ridge vs Rockville thing here soon!

[@jpgamer9197]

UTA were amazing at last year's Mad with Power Fest in Madison last year. Just completely killed it - had lots of other great "smaller" metal bands as well

[@Medievalfan94]

Hey Tank! Remember, ESC finals are happening this saturday evening in Malmö, Sweden. You should pay close attention to Croatias bidding, I really think you will dig it :D

[@cherryminmin8933]

When my kids drive me nuts, I start singing the chorus to Wind That Shapes the Land to keep my sanity

[@AHVENAN]

Regarding the whole going out without drinking thing, for me personally, I struggle with being in a bar around a bunch of drunk people without having at least a couple of drinks, but I think this stems back to my days working as a what we call "mingelfotograf" where I live, basically a photographer that goes out to bars and clubs and takes pictures of people who want to be featured in the local media and online. In this job I obviously spent hundreds of hours completely sober in all the local bars and clubs around people who were at every level or drunkeness from barly noticeable to absolutely shitfaced... So I just think I had enough of that back then! And I've also worked part time as a cab driver, mostly working weekend nights, which also means alot of being sober around drunk people....

[@jean-francoisturcotte6275]

First years as a parent are though alright. But when your kids are old enough, they can come watching metal shows with you. We're attending their first UTA show next September (along with Powerwolf). And it certainly won't be their last.

[@robhallahan163]

I wasn't sure I'd ever see these guys in Australia, but they took the punt yeeeeeeesaaaa. See you and the boys in Sydney town Brittany. I'm getting my pipes ready to sing along - 3 octaves down!! You tour managing Tank? P.S love your interviews mate.

[@jonnygoat15]

"We don't have to get depressing right now" KZbin ad interrupts and then I'm sad, lol

[@dougmphilly]

She is so cool

[@johnmatheson7779]

I'm sure you know already, but FiR released a new song 2 days ago and a new album end of July !

[@mattewald9378]

I’ve heard a lot of musicians talk about the idea that it doesn’t matter what a songs intended meaning is once it gets into the hands of fans they define the meaning for themselves. I’d be curious how a musician like Britney who is writing a specific story feels about this idea.

[@chriscrocker3976]

Hey ill be at the electric callboy show in Toronto next week!! Maybe ill see ya around

[@jenniferloring8112]

The video is one thing, people are going to feel some type of way about it regardless of the style. Let’s focus on the song, the music and the message. Great interview, and the album is incredible ❤

[@northof4912]

Ha ha Brittney! After 20 years, they still never fully move out either! Got one in university in Kelowna and one on the other side of you in Victoria, but they know where the free, good food is!!

[@MrMagneticvirus]

I will be at the Baltimore show,hopefully I can get to say hi to you in person bro

[@musicisajourney]

I really enjoyed listening to you two talk about how rotten people can be on the Internet. I wonder if we are just older and have more common social sense, I’m laughing at how much I agree with you two.

[@propagandalf5971]

To the point about opinions on the internet: "Opinions are like a**holes. Everyone has them, but that doesn't mean you have to show 'em to strangers in the internet." if i dislike something or someone i just dont say anything, anf move on. i have no clue why people always are so negative in the internet. really missed the BLPs, and always cool to hear from Brittney. Much Fun to the both of you on the upcomming Powerwolf Tour. I#m going to see them on their Wolfsnächte-Tour this year. Great episode, keep it up Tanky

[@Polkametal666]

When I first saw the AI used in the Green & Glass, I thought it was pretty rad, and it was obvious that other production methods were used as well. I was also concerned about the discourse was going to be around it. I hate that my fear was right, but from all negatives there comes positives, it gives a further conversation about the relationship between artists/creators, and how there is a line that should not be crossed. It also keeps the AI conversation going, there are so many questions that we need answers for in regards of AI being used by artists, and corporations, and making sure all involved are properly compensated/credited. I got into a long conversation with my daughter about AI art after we watched the video ,she is a very talented artist in her own right and I wanted to hear her overall AI art thoughts, and her thoughts being very negative towards AI specifically in regards to how the training models are taught. She understands however that it’s here to stay, and believes as I do that we need a proper discourse regarding the positives and negatives and what are the overall art community’s thoughts on what it fair to them. However that discourse needs some of these folks raging one way or another, to take a deep breath. They might actually have a good point, but putting the target of your vitriol on blast will never provide any answers…let’s be civil and talk. Oh and I love all the releases off the new album, in particular Green & Glass ❤

[@MrCOLBSTAH]

You did miss that. They actually released Apex in 2022 and that's I think one of the ones that they became the most famous for because it has Awakening as first track.. which has been reacted to thousands of times on KZbin by professionals and amateurs alike.

[@nemisisarcher8213]

I hope Electric Callboy can visit Vancouver Canada this fall or soonish

[@AyoubBouchama-tg4zu]

Next Hardstyle D-Sturb Album please

[@natalietange-groenhof6818]

I absolutely agree with what Brittney is saying about the interenet and the syber bullying. I am a new mother as well and I also see that this crushed her heart and soul, and wished that the comments about them using a AI for the new album could have been more constructive instead of just hate writing. A lot of individuals are not so self aware , I am not trying to make an excuse for these folks but it is really sad and kind of depressing what our society is coming to. I fear for my own daughters future in this with also the fact that if we stop like Brittney says for a moment and think it really does only take a few moments realize would what I am saying help or will this comment destroy someone. We are humans and we are intellegent enough to know better. We should know better.

[@robertpace4913]

Let me try this again simpler... No one should go after anyone personally, 1000% agree with you both there. As a graphic designer who has been at it for nearly 30 years, the whole generative AI thing in design and illustration really gets under my skin. Earn the skills and do it YOURSELF! Just like everyone I work with and people like us. Yes, I was very pissed at UTA for the video. I've been following them since Demons of the AstroWaste, I thought they were our kind of people. I was shocked when that video came out. I've listened to every interview about this album and that video. The one where she said they could not afford to make the video otherwise... anger for my people. Then don't! Air guitar in the woods again, run around the track again, walk through the city again. I'll take any of their DIY videos over AI any day.

[@jesterman274]

hi, will you be doing a reaction to eurovision this year?

[@VicesandNeeds]

I find it so hard to comment on anything because I don't want to come off the wrong way or sound like a weirdo, so I rarely ever comment. Even if I have something positive to say, I feel weird doing it.

[@user-sf1be3xd4h]

You need to react to falling in reverse newest single

[@larshoffmann2594]

Maybe, instead of tour filming, you can have a live podcast with powerwolf, while on tour.

[@hebertnicholas5466]

Hey Tank there’s a new Evergrey song to react okay thanks

[@TheStrykerProject]

One huge negative side effect of global social media is that it provides a platform for a *minority* of angry, hateful people to appear very, very loud; and so their view point appears MUCH more prevalent than it *really* is. I am almost certain that the negative feedback Unleash The Archers received for their video is only 1% of all the people who actually watched/listened, since most folks will have silently loved it.

[@aibdrummer]

Well said.

[@bbrstudios1]

What is Tanks e-mail?

[@neecedarquewulf]

Unfortunately and it's not UA's fault, they released their song after a whole bunch of Within Temptation videos that were AI only. UA copped the brunt of a majority of Metal fans getting fed up with the excessive use of AI by Within Temptation and a little bit in Damnation Flame by Amaranthe. It was bad timing. Great song though. I ❤ UA and can't wait to see their set on Magenta TV at Wacken.

[@markfisher2683]

I’m so glad that this interview provides context to why the new album, and particularly Brittney, doesn’t sound “100%” vocally. And that truly sucks that she was rushed beyond her current capabilities, as every new mom should get all the time they need to recover from childbirth! That being said, the album is really good ( for me, after a few listens:) but this (obvious) context is truly appreciated. Brittney is an amazing singer, and amazing human being, in general. Thanks for the great interview!

[@PiT0nZo]

I love UTA. I hate the response the first video got.. people read the word AI and just saw red. People don't care about context and it's unfortunate. Hopefully it doesn't impact the album too much.

[@TheStrykerProject]

Baby On Board? Ha! Baby On Tour more like it!

[@Witherfall]

Hormone changes totally affect the voice.

[@asdemona]

can you plesase react eurovision people , switzerland, netherlands,italy,norway,france,croatia,estonia,armenia? please, pleease! please ! please!

[@once-and-future]

Possible that the ability to belt higher may be due to a pregnancy hormone called "Relaxin" that causes multiple tissues to loosen up and become more flexible - someone with more medical knowledge please correct me if my theory is bogus.

[@jasonwarbird]

The Immortal Saga > The Twilight Saga

[@nemisisarcher8213]

I really don't get why your mind went there.

[@bazamere]

The people who justify online hate by saying stuff like: oh they are millionaires they dont feel it. Are the same people who abuse animals and justify it by saying they dont have feeling ... and I wish we would treat them the same as we treat people who kill cats for fun 🤬

[@AHVENAN]

Im not familiar with the story about the whole reaction to that music video, but just from what I heard in this video, I find the whole thing ridiculous, those people who attacked the band over it should be ashamed of themselves!