MONUMENTS - Cardinal Red (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

MONUMENTS - Cardinal Red (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Taken from the Album "In Stasis", Out April 15th, 2022
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Directed and produced by: Sitcom Soldiers
Cardinals:
Terry Corbett
Kieran Cunningham
Paul the Butcher
Extras: Dave Billings, Karolina Malyan, Phil Dyer, Kevin Testagrossa, Rachael Downey, Mike Bradbury, Ed Linley, Megan Young
Mixing by George Lever @ G1 Productions
Mastering by Jens Bogren @ Fascination Street
Monuments about the song: “The story outlined in this video, is without question, a metaphorical concept. The true meaning of ‘Cardinal Red’ can be found cryptically within the lyrics.”
Lyrics:
Go forth, kill everything you see
Abhor all the life I see before me
Born to raid the world of all its natural beauty
No remorse for those who fall in misery
Slaves to the irrational, with fear as your compass
Self-inflicted cannibals in monochrome
You called me fiction, dismissive, failed to listen
Now I will show you that I am real
More than affliction, this is a crucifixion
Of everything you hold dear
Now rot away
In the midst of an endless night
We are the dark
There’s no escape
As the light’s fading from the sky
We are the dark
Through the life of your deepest fears
I will show you that I am real
You preach repentance, but avoid atoning for your sins
So I will take all that you have, and all you’ve ever been
Within the thralls of cardinals, no one is innocent
Spilling the blood of those you love, this pain is permanent
A hypocritical nation of ignorance
Sworn to eradicate all of existence
Kneel before your fate, wrought by the hands of God
Now I bring your death
Just rot away, there’s no escape, we are the dark
Just rot away, there’s no escape
Now rot away
In the midst of an endless night
We are the dark
There’s no escape
As the light’s fading from the sky
We are the dark
Born to raid the world of all its natural beauty
No remorse for those who fall in misery

[@centurymedia]

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[@lmao1537]

Okay

[@gustavorada4912]

Andrew sounds so brutal in this track, I'm so excited so see him in The Amazing Spiderman 3.

[@ratlinggull2223]

He's gonna be the new Batman as well.

[@elvensmack3333]

LMAOOOOOI

[@DangerousRhetoric]

You beat all of us to it.

[@milenpenev1362]

Haha, if this is brutal, you obviously don't listen to metal.

[@RyanCogar]

@@milenpenev1362 bruh he's just saying his harsh vocals are sounding good. Don't need to be an elitist dick.

[@hankwiner_]

Andy Cizek is easily one of the most diverse vocalist in the metal scene right now. His vocal range is on a different level and I love how this song shows it off. 10/10 banger, keep up the great work!!

[@Stubbsified]

🤣

[@PrelectXBL]

He's Tyler Carter on steroids. He's got that soulful singing voice like Tyler, but he can also scream with intensity.

[@Omen0004]

You’d like Thornhill then

[@toddsadventures6443]

Have you seen his raw, one shot videos of this track

[@hankwiner_]

@@toddsadventures6443 I have, it’s so solid!!

[@ivanescarfullery]

This feels like the beginning of a new chapter for Monuments, the band seems revitalized, they have great chemistry with Andy, the music feels fresh, they're a whole different beast now, but the band's essence it's still there, and oh man! This is the best they have sounded to date (production-wise) the mixing is pretty solid on this one, congrats!

[@bencepatyi4032]

I think the mix sounds pretty damp on this one, especially the drums lack a sort of punch imo, but fcking excellent song writing-wise :)

[@jessed682]

Yeah this doesn't sound totally derivative and average at all, amazing band

[@samrowland5208]

I love the track, but it feels like the cymbals get lost in the mix a little bit and the bass is a little muddier. The track goes hard though!

[@idiot_city5444]

Fresh...? Nothing about this is fresh

[@pjtyra2106]

Personally missing my boy Olly Steele but so hyped for Andy in the band

[@sergiozna]

John wrote this song about a year ago at his songwriting stream...cant believe they finally released it, what a banger

[@LukeYoungBass]

Watching Mike beat the shit outta his drums with a massive smile is one of my favourite activities on the planet.

[@drew_blanco_]

This is someone who hasn't listened to the band until now......this album is gonna be on repeat for a while. Killer fucking job, dudes. Insane.

[@asscher10]

That "it's natural beauty" verse sounds so beautiful. Andy's voice is amazing! The song is EPIC! The best single so far imo.

[@alephcake]

born to raid the world of all it's natural beauty 😓

[@jaimeking501]

I had no idea Spider-man had his own band. This sounds amazing. Cant wait to hear more.

[@Zero-oq1jk]

Was looking for this comment.

[@hughneutron5303]

you mean imposter Spidey. toby McGuire will always be spider man

[@MarceloZ2]

@@hughneutron5303 Tobey was a better Peter, but Andrew was a much better Spiderman, with the constant quipping at the face of his enemies and trying too hard to be funny.

[@hughneutron5303]

no andrew was not. HE WAS GAGET SPIDER MAN!. toby actually got bit by radioactive spider (you know... like the comics when spider man originated) thus altering his dna . andrew got bit by some techy robot spider thing. like WHAT?! that's not how it works. and as the franchise went on it just got worse. in the ps4 game he doesn't even have powers. "the suit gives him powers" like excuse ME?! LAZY WRITING@@MarceloZ2

[@MarceloZ2]

@@hughneutron5303 Tobey wasn’t bit by a radioactive spider, he was bit by one of 20 genetically modified species of spiders that were living in a lab his school went on a trip, and the spider didn’t give him powers through irradiation via the venom in his bloodstream like in the comics, it gave him powers by the venom clinging to his DNA and splicing in spider genes onto his DNA. That’s also very different to how Spider Man got his powers in the comics. And who said anything about PS4 Spidey? I don’t even played the game.

[@XBLJunior]

This band just keeps evolving. And with each new evolution they still manage to capture and bring that sound that is unmistakably Monuments. Andy's unique vocal melodies balance perfectly with the racing, nonstop punching blend of drum and guitar on this track. Not to mention his sharp highs that cut across the heaviest sections in varied, intermittent flurries--showcasing incredible vocal command, and saving these sections from the monotony many less skilled vocalists suffer from. Andy fills out the large shoes left behind by Chris nicely. This album is going to be another must buy.

[@tkultra3501]

This was really well said and I completely agree! He was the best pick-up for them! He was what they needed and I truly can’t wait for this album!

[@quietri0t]

That's how people who love music should really respond to songs 🙇 - not with a single word and exclamation mark.

[@BroArmyCommander]

@@quietri0t If you want that response from a listener, you gotta make them have it

[@Marco-ke4zs]

That modulation in the chorus... Are you kidding me? 🤘🤘🤘

[@ItaloPortoF]

This song brings the band to a new different level, all the success guys!

[@Yojimbo711]

Agreed!!!

[@anemonaloco]

yeah, but no guitar solo :/

[@joshforeman1648]

@@anemonaloco because Olly”s gone 😔

[@N.T.6885]

@@joshforeman1648 　yeah i mean his role was so big and i realized it only after he's gone and started to make his original songs, which are amazing.

[@joshforeman1648]

@@N.T.6885 he’s my favourite guitarist. Started learning his original song ‘Open’ last year, was closeish to getting it down but gave up.

[@DrJellyFanguzzz]

Mick Gordon is a production god. This sounds so big

[@hounsdjentlow3074]

Andys vocals are on another plain of existance in this track. Monumemts are back and better than ever man.

[@SoDerpy]

Honestly like... 2:06 has to be the sickest shot I've seen in a music video. And for the perfect moment 🤘!

[@Djdjipe]

it's the most generic metalcore shot ever haha?

[@Dread_Onyx]

Still a very good shot but yea, not that unique

[@curseth_9640]

Me and the boys headbanging

[@yokisullivan8647]

@@Djdjipe tell me if there's any other metalcore shots that's like that

[@sentanyl3399]

Man Andy Cizek is just such a great vocalist all around. I miss Chris Barretto but if he has to be gone I'm happy this is his replacement.

[@maltsutty]

his work with Josh Travis is amazing too \m/

[@VitorMatheusSantosDaSilva]

my favorite band of all time, I remember singing the entire Amanuensis at home several times. I listen to a multitude of things but every year Monuments is the most listened to band, I'm like the 0.5% maniac who listens to the band the most 😆 I'm so happy to see the band's progression that only surprises with each song released. Love from Brasil 💚💚💚

[@ignaciocristobal4639]

Best metal I've heard in a while. Absolutely next level. I mean it.

[@voxextremos22]

Love the chorus progression it’s so that half step change makes it such an intriguing musical choice. Great songwriting John

[@travenator16]

Definitely dude, so fresh

[@flaw9699]

Положил телефон на пол с включенным ютубом. Кошка решила с ним поиграть и нажала на это видео. Забирая телефон у кошки слышу в руке "УУУуу". В итоге жена забирала телефон потому что пора было спать. И вот с утра спустя пару неотложных дел слушаем втроем новую интересную группу. Давно такова не было что бы что то новое да так зацепило. Спасибо :)

[@dev4965]

gonna leave my comment here so when this certified hood classic comes out i can confirm. confirmed, after many uncountable listens i have come to the decision. we making it out the hood with this one.

[@DanielTompkins]

Great to see and hear you guys bringing the fire once again!

[@JamesEldon]

For sure, this slaps! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us this year as well!

[@sterlingarcher2287]

Would love to hear you and Andy collab!

[@andyshreds573]

That D5 he hits at the end of the last chorus is so epic! Amazing track all around of course!

[@thetjdman]

I just love the riff. I could listen to this on repeat.

[@Sebastiside]

Andy killing it as always. That breakdown was sick!

[@luxesmusic]

Amazing riffs, drums, bass with the mixture of andy’s voice. What a Banger!

[@macaron3141592653]

God the main riff is the coolest shit in the world. The transition from the chorus to it is just sublime...

[@DrewFortune97]

Oh boy, I can’t fucking wait

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

Cool reactions dude! I've been watching your KZbin channel for awhile. Love the Meshuggah videos. Check out more Archspire if you ever get the chance.

[@trianglesingularity4777]

If I had a band, who wouldn’t want a singer like this

[@remixdadepressao9393]

Cant stop listening to this song, greetz from Brazil mthfckrs

[@KyletheCoach]

Yoooo work on that algorithm - I can’t believe I went 4 days without knowing this exists! I’m not subscribed to Century but still… Where are the reactors?! Am I alone on this? Anyway, this was absolutely fantastic!

[@nikisicks2227]

Absolute banger boys! Let's go!!! The drums were outstanding against a slammin unique melody that felt fresh yet solid as it gets! Guitars were gnarly but tasteful when needed & the bass tone/playing was fantastic especially on the hi-def! Vox... yeah,one of the best in the game & lyric content to match!!! Can't wait to see what else is coming down the pipeline with these LEGENDS at the helm!

[@fabianceuterickx7207]

Saw them live yesterday! Amazing energy! Book those tickets! 🔥

[@fyahface413]

So glad to see Andy in this band. I never knew he got picked up after the contest fail. Big hype to see him getting the love he deserves

[@TheBitTV]

He currently is in 5 bands. Monuments, Makari, Termina, Dearest, and Wvnders; all are great and give different vibes

[@BruceBalensiefer]

Them boys at it again! Killed it, duders!

[@StarcraftAcademy]

This Album is so amazing. I don't know how its not getting wider attention

[@NikolayTodorov2702]

Andy is such a talanted dude! Just awesome!

[@paulthebutcher5725]

Super RAD!!!! Brilliant video guys and it was a pleasure to spend the day shooting it with you! Paul the Butcher

[@not_caroll]

Legend ❤️! it was nice to work with you too!

[@mikeshreds]

Godamn. I can't believe it's been 6 years since I've had a chance to see these boys live. Really hope to remedy that soon. Killer track.

[@aniruddhmaitra1728]

My fav Monuments single from the new album. Andy really shines here. Everything in this song is extremely catchy.

[@IanTheGreatYT]

Man I am loving the new album, it's freaken' ethereal

[@benedekistvan2655]

This shit hit harder than my teenage depression.

[@bloodindark]

very original phrase...NOT. Like...did you even have a depression bro , or just saying it to sound cool...

[@kuzakabob746]

@@bloodindark jesus man why the edgy, his comment was pretty funny 😁

[@bloodindark]

@@kuzakabob746 it was ,the first time i saw it ,a long time ago , written by someone else,also on youtube. i have seen it many times after that. it's not funny anymore.

[@kuzakabob746]

@@bloodindark Ah, first time ive seen it sorry mate (Hilarious and original franku noises)

[@jessed682]

I'm sure your teenage depression was just as contrived and unoriginal

[@chowegaming5583]

love it guys. love the chords in the chorus! has a really nice epic feel to it

[@khalibic6565]

Monuments will be in our hometown manipur, ukhrul for a huge event wow.Cant wait to see them🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@simic9664]

This might go down as one of the best metal albums of recent years. I'm so excited to hear the other releases!

[@Cycle_Chic]

Unbelievable!!! BEAUTIFUL, haunting and GRIMEY in the most ASTOUNDINGLY THRILLING way! 😳💀💜🖤🤘🏼🙌🏼

[@danielschnitzer7044]

Amazing vocalist. Loved his performance in the Amazing Spiderman 2

[@GianProgg666]

Monumental! 🤘

[@TheExpressionx]

This has to be single of the year for me so far, what an absolute fucking banger, vocals on fucking point and one of my favorite singular vocal performances from Andy, guitars are fucking phenomenal and so are the drums, what an all around amazing track, can not wait for the new album! Can’t come sooner!

[@philippecorre4352]

Andy's vocals is getting outta control ! Damn it feels good new Monuments

[@deadheadliving]

Andy you are amazing!!! a fucking package...Everything a band needs to feel complete !!

[@ParthGChannel]

Whoaaa this sounds crisp af, loving the track!

[@johntudisca5]

This brings me joy. Listening from Gnosis to this track, this band has continued to evolve their sound. This is a powerful track with meaning & symbolism i can relate to. My head did not stop bobbin. Grooves everywhere. Great job! ♥️ no remorse for those who fall in misery 🕊 get it, monuments 🪄

[@courtneytowery8152]

What a truly incredible song....!!!!!!!!

[@Fittoniaband]

bangin tune!

[@heavymetalpatriot1149]

Here because of drummer playthrough. sick track

[@AvalynSpiritsong]

found this through the grapevine, new band to follow. super amazing!!

[@mateus1501]

The groove at 2:05 is strong! The video production is just insane. So glad they're making more videos!

[@RaivoDoc]

What a day to wake up!!!! Jesus Christ, this is epic. I'm literally smiling like a little kid.

[@misfitmaik6213]

Andy is a beast, those vocals are huge and the whole band plays with such a passion, true artists right here🖤

[@stratosba]

Pure banger ! I'm glad the riffhard competition riff is now a full song

[@lauravoitik9315]

Andy was the best decision you guys made!

[@aprilmann9275]

Andy is so talented I watch or listen to it all the time😊😊

[@afroafroguy]

Fuck. The writing, composition, mix, production, tone, lyrics, everything is such a positive progression for the band. Gutted to see Olly leave but you guys have clearly started a new chapter. Can’t wait for the album guys. Well done!

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

Yup. John wrote this during a stream a long time ago. You should try and find it.

[@anggarahman6768]

Drummer was insane🔥

[@MarkLePage]

Andy was such a phenomenal choice for Monuments. This is by far my favorite era of the band, and I barely know it.

[@Russell..ShredNeckGuitarTech]

Just discovered Monuments and im hooked

[@Robicide]

This has become one of my favorite songs! It’s near perfect!! My one criticism is that as good a lyric as “Self-inflicted cannibals” is, I preferred the visual image of when I thought you were saying “self-inflicted cannonballs”. So basically, how dare you!

[@mikeycalcagno8775]

this song is amazing and "it's natural beauty" is ADDICTIVE!!! 👊🏾 love this!

[@imfloatin09]

This is absolutely sickening and wow just fucking wow what a masterpiece I'm so happy I've discovered this Band !!! Andy kills it and the guitars and drums .....ahhhhhh fuck yes!!!!! Bring on the other 9 songs!

[@HibernationtheRapper]

you guys are hitting a whole new level with this record! I can't wait to hear the rest!!!!!

[@Arsen29584]

Groovy catchy song! All the best guys!👏👏👏

[@PrediX24]

The crazy thing here is that - It's just ONE guitarist! The riffs are insane!

[@francisfernandezcappola]

Finally a song i can listen in repeat mode! Thank you Browne!!

[@aserpentshandofficial]

Already heard it. Seen Andy mix this thing. Everything is so fucking good. I love it so much now I just need to see the video Update. Video is fucking incredible

[@stututututu6012]

Man, I really hope this song is about what I think it's about. Those who operate from truth, not fear, will be the ones on the right side of history. Hope to see you absolute legends there.

[@AftaabHussain27]

The cleans are breathtaking. Absolutely Monumental.

[@timothyjohnson8247]

They give power to the situation of hopelessness and futility

[@BOOSTkdv]

How to these guys only have 120k monthly listeners on Spotify?? Monuments and Periphery are on constant rotation in my ears. 🤘

[@Hatem-]

The clean vocals ladies and gentlemen, the clean vocals!!

[@SuperPresko]

Andy Cyzek - just amazing!

[@SacredPhoto]

Never heard of this band and only did because of Mick Gordon. Think i have a new album to check out today while at work!!! I know the video isn't new but it's good to see bands of late having Mick help out after the whole Doom: Eternal fiasco!!

[@lifeless489]

You guys keep getting better. This is the best thing I have ever heard from you guys! Keep it up!!

[@Ruch-mythic.]

Just came after shirock official announce 🤟 let's rock 🗣

[@oksen4214]

this one is actually insane

[@thedefiant4196]

yes

[@ItsSauIGoodman]

I remember watching John writing and recording this a while back. So awesome to see it come to fruition. Fuck yeah.

[@Darkheart-jo5ky]

Monuments are the best band ever. Love them and their songs

[@joshmarion1773]

This track is really going to make me get stuck permanently in the Christian Bale "OOOOOH" face. Thanks, Monuments.

[@DubLoop]

Love Mr Brownes riffs, they always have this loose feel to them where they aren't rigidly placed within a time signature

[@gaugehaver2426]

Andy grew on me, as much as I'll miss Chris Barretto I'm glad such a skilled vocalist took over

[@michaelc1541]

I am so freaking excited for this album. Amazing direction you guys are going.

[@scottbeardall197]

Holy fuck this is by far the best monuments song to date. I am super excited for the album.

[@JoshuaEpperson69]

Everything was EPIC! I’m pumped for the album!

[@Koragh_]

As much as i miss the old vocalist because it made the band sound uniwue man the wen into a crazy and heavier path love it

[@gaugehaver2426]

Loved Monuments since 2014, love all vocalists and albums, but holy fuck this might be their best song yet in every regard

[@manuinjapan]

The riffs are sick af as always but goddammit that chorus is absolutely gorgeous!

[@truffleman3697]

You guys did reeeeeally well on this one!… I’ve listened to this track about 10 times already! 🙌

[@MD-in1jv]

Saw them live yesterday at Bradford. They slayed! Unforgettable experience. Thank you lads 😍🤘

[@kamitorings]

Obsessed with this song.