Christians React MGLA Exercises In Futility V!!!

[@StuTheSoftwareAnalyst]

Darkside's drumming is just on another level

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

Actually it's rather really simple... but he serves the music perfectly and applies tasteful patterns that others in this subgenre are unable to execute because they've dumbed-down their playing to boring shoegaze. So yeah, I guess he's on a different level... LOL

[@raphaelmacedo4467]

SpikeFlea Rather really simple? Im waiting for a video of you playing this song =]

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

@@raphaelmacedo4467 Well, I don't have any video set up currently. Can you recommend a camera? I guess I can just use my cell phone, but I suspect the audio will suck.

[@molletre9606]

@@TheWitchOvAgnesi Simple can me misunderstood I think, I guess you dont mean that. Mgla´s music in generall is kept "simple", but very interesting and hypnotic. I guess thats their style and how they build up that big fanbase.

[@TheWitchOvAgnesi]

@@molletre9606 What I meant by simple is that his playing style and technique is rather straightforward and he's not doing anything that most death or black metal drummers can't already do. The thing that seems to be throwing people off about him is his cymbal work, but that is simply because few other drummers today are focusing on that aspect of the drums. Most post-black drummers have 4 piece kits with two cymbals, a ride and a hi-hat. Likewise, most of the people who are into mgla are probably also into ambient black metal like Alceste, versus more technical bands like Anorexia Nervosa (just to name French bands). Finally, the tempos they play at are not extreme. They're not pushing 270-280 like the Belphegors or Fleshgods of the scene are. The fact remains though, Darkside has written drum parts that are perfect for the song. And that is what makes the band so amazing, because not that many can accomplish what they have done, given how simple their music is. It just works as you can see from the rabid fanbase (of which I am now a part).

[@emmasweatt4112]

what i respect about these two that i dont about most "reaction video" peeps, is that they dont bullshit through the song and really let it sink in and give it the respect it deserves. bravo

[@h0pesfall]

I just thought the same!

[@dennisfeijns2804]

This band is the pinnacle of the Polish black metal scene - and this album is one of their best. You should also check out With Hearts Toward None, another great album by them :)

[@tornoutlaw]

First time listening to them. Dope stuff!

[@sandal7674]

I think it is the best album of Mgła. I listened Groza, With Hearts... and Exercises in Futility is still the best

[@jms3937]

Nope, with hearts toward none is their best!

[@superbarnie]

I liked With Hearts Toward None more than Exercises in Futility. Exercises in Futility never really clicked for me, although everyone else seems to love it. However, watching this video, I think I might give it a few more listens.

[@mikeykmp9520]

every mgła album is masterpiece

[@SelfPL]

"Blessed be the stone cutters It took a quarry to bury the dreams" I understood this a the amount of stone (a whole quarry) needed for stone cutters to carve all the tombstone to bury all the people who died, and their dreams who died with them.

[@Voidraithe]

You are not the only one.

[@defbored]

Daaaaaamn I like that. I took it as more metaphorically but I like what you have to say more.

[@emmasweatt4112]

love this concept

[@vazhatavberidze5040]

You could also interpret it as the quarry burying their dreams which could have been to be sculptors and create things of beauty, instead they are reduced to cutting the stone.

[@MoonlitEmbers010]

the way i see it is they were forced to work for survival, crushing any dreams they may had

[@DefaultName-du3kr]

Man I love the drumming on this one so much.

[@AnfalasHerdsman]

Def Name it kills me when Darkside adds the bass drum rythm over the first passage. Such a tiny detail but so blood pumping

[@4545guillermaso]

The drummer here is the highlight easily, what even is happening at 5:33?. Never heard bm drumming this fun.

[@Swiatlocien]

That cymbal darting that sounds like freakin' mercury rain... leaves me in awe every time.

[@kubawojcik8634]

You must check out their other band caled Kriegsmachine album Enemy of man. Drumming on that record is outstanding.

[@DefaultName-du3kr]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moq1hZx9fdVjldE This is the closest I could find to a drum cam of the song. Shit sounds so good.

[@michanowak7060]

Mgła created masterpiece with this album, you're probably right to assume they have christian background since most of people in Poland were raised in catholic families. I think whole album is about losing faith, losing direction in life. You've seen album cover. This is how they see humanity. We are lost in the woods, naked, terrified, screaming, wandering aimlessly for there is no guidance nor goal nor meaning... like pictured in their lyrics. You should really listen to whole piece in order because songs are creating somewhat coherent story. What comes after 'woe, fear and guilt' here? You want to change your ways, but you fail 'self crucified, missed the right tree...' I think main idea behind their lyrics in this album is 'There is no God, and I can't stand it'

[@jennifermartin7497]

Nihilism and Philosophy is their muse. Love me some Mgła!

[@helcan1]

a zes dojebal z interpretacja xD

[@DarkAinaeL]

@@helcan1 ładnie opisał. Bo teksty mgły są dość złożone i wymagają chwili kontemplacji nad nimi.

[@helcan1]

Takie mistyczne podejście jest trochę zabawne

[@michanowak7060]

@@helcan1 to nie mistyczne podejście, zwykłe czytanie ze zrozumieniem ;) niektórzy trv blek metalowcy mają w tekstach zwyczajny mhroczny bełkot, ale ten album do takich nie należy. Pytania o sens życia czy istnienie Boga to coś co praktycznie każdy człowiek sobie zadaje i próbuje znaleźć odpowiedź więc nic dziwnego ze ktos o tym spiewa.

[@panmrow5009]

You learned how to pronounce Mgła perfectly ❤️

[@zak203]

mwla

[@silvesteranfang93]

Migla- Mist

[@thecoldlight]

Mig-wah fog

[@stef2427]

MMMMGWAH

[@feliciafromshrek1562]

Its like mug-wa

[@MetalMallet]

The drumming (the cymbal work in particular) for this band is just so tasty. It’s like the seasoning that makes the repetitive use of the guitars work so well.

[@rohanjith2298]

Actually polish literature (poets especially) was written by people who have died before the age of 30 due to the war. A War-torn country, occupation by a brutal foreign force, death everywhere... and these young poets fought, and almost all subsequently died, before even reaching age 25. The hopelessness during the time actually triggered most of the literature. Since nihilistic perspective in life. It's actually tragic really.

[@vvilczur]

Tadeusz Gajcy for example. A pure genius, died at only 22.

[@walsjell]

i have never seen anyone who describe poles by their history that well as you , and how it shaped polish ppl . thank you for that!

[@Arcticun]

I'm not a Christian or a man of faith, but I love seeing people like you two giving your point of view based within your faith and what you believe and hold dear. It's a breath of fresh air and I love the content you two make, keep up the great work you guys. I'll drop a request for What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse by The Black Dahlia Murder. Has a nice tone to it and TBDM has some very interesting lyrics.

[@attilabarsi8682]

I want to thank you, you brought my attention to MGLA and Batushka. I never liked Black Metal, was a trash metal guy, but these are excellent in my opinion. It enriched my life, broadened my perspective.

[@sator666666]

Great! I love Mgła and Batushka! Polish black metal rocks these days!

[@OoCalibanoO]

I recommend everybody listen to 'over the voids - prophet of the winter'. It's the second project of mgla's live basist/vocalist. So awesome.

[@eon14873]

check out sunwheel

[@giorgospvl]

Batushka are good, but Batushka are better

[@IsoPahaSulatejuusto]

You guys should give "Kriegsmaschine - None Shall see Redemption" a listen! Kriegsmaschine features both M.(Vocalist) and Darkside (Drummer) from Mgla.

[@rileyp1419]

Dude I wondered why I kept getting hooked on the drums!

[@BieN0]

listen to the FULL exercises in futility album live on youtube..and after that give us your thoughts ;]

[@xqNN]

That would be amazing!

[@imgnl]

\o/

[@Nichts0GuD]

and after that ''with hearths toward none'' album review right?

[@megasalexandros331]

I second this, it's my favourite black metal album of all time

[@SelfPL]

It's true, it's one of these albums you have to listen from start to finish. Let it dig into your mind and finish off with that super intense last part!

[@Syko1985]

Being a huge Burzum fan, Mgla have scratched that itch for me for the last 5 years or so. Probably my favourite band of the last decade.

[@2510LuL]

Check out Faidra

[@schtrudl]

What joy!! What a good morning!! Thank you guys :)

[@blainemono3544]

You are smart and open-minded. It's a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@tomborntraeger5645]

And now Mgla - Exercisesin futility I and you have done the best Songs from this album. :D

[@name1181]

It switches..

[@1uckywanderboy519]

Umm I think you forgot IV - probably the most complete song on the album as far as changes and hooks

[@SwaggyMcSwagSwag1]

I think the best songs from this album are I, II, III, IV, V and VI.

[@tomborntraeger5645]

Well to be fair. The whole album is killer. Every song has it own kind of masterpiece in it. My favorite is 6 and after that 1. But I still listen to the entire album with pure joy.

[@anembersarc]

The best song is definitely Exercises in Futility

[@zodijackyl2525]

Who keeps requesting their songs and not picking Exercises in Futility I? I want a name so I can insult him. I quite like this one too, but "I" has my favorite lyrics.

[@death3913]

fr

[@antoniogonzalez4252]

"I" Is the BEST opening track in any black metal album!

[@daniveress995]

i would request V over I anytime. come insult me.

[@DegenerateFilth]

venom666 I would too but I love the whole album.

[@Compendyum]

I could say that "VI" should be the one, but let's face it, this album is just flawless.

[@thedonsz9186]

I only discovered Mgła yesterday through a friend with this exact song. I heard this outro and I immediately fell in love. English isn't my mother tongue and that makes these lyrics harder to understand. Your analysis made it so much clearer to me. Thanks for that! I love your videos and this one is no exception. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see more Mgła

[@timothymeysenburg9160]

Soooooo glad you guys did this. Excellent discussion on a phenomenal song. Mgła never fails to make me cry. This is the band I listen to most right now, just immersing into their sound and savoring the pain in the lyrics. It speaks to me at a fundamental level, sadly.

[@trelemorele9762]

Oh ,Timothy Du bist so tief Man , meine hemische Mgla macht mit mir auch so 💝.

[@MrKgroves]

Converge -A Single Tear would be a great song for a reaction considering the recent good news. Congrats guys! I was afraid you'd stop releasing videos as often, but I'm psyched that you're on the fast track to going full-time now! love what you've been doing, keep it up!

[@D.A.EpicMusic]

Woods of Ypres: 1. Traveling Alone 2. I Was Buried In Mount Pleasant Cemetery 3. Kiss My Ashes Goodbye 4. A Meeting Place and Time 5. Everything I Touch Turns to Gold, then to Coal 6. Career Suicide 7. Death is not an Exit 8. By the time you read this, I will already be dead

[@brettevans3076]

Man Such a shame they aren't around anymore

[@idepowas3329]

Kiss my ashes ....!!!

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

I forgot to thank you two chuckleheads for introducing me to MGLA. When you did part 6 I immediately bought the disc and absolutely LOVE it!

[@DegenerateFilth]

I’ve been requesting these guys for so long and knowing that vin listens to this shit in his car and will in 20 years. Wow man, I love it

[@syntheticsleep]

Something to think about concerning the last "verse." If you are familiar with Game of Thrones, Tyrion makes a statement that has stuck with me, or the meaning of it anyway. Something like "If you wear your faults or disabilities (sins even?) as a suit of armor no one can ever use them as a weapon against you." I think this relates on a pretty much 1:1 level. Also, this guy's lyrics really are amazing

[@syntheticsleep]

I'd also like to add that it seems to me that what's being explored here isn't really nihilism or ironic glorification of the negative, but rather an recognition of the necessary balance between light and dark and the willing acceptance of both sides of existence.

[@VinAndSori]

Love both comments !!

[@matthewgodding777]

I take it a Willem reich's theory of 'emotional armour'. You store your negative feelings as muscle tension that becomes a kind of armour: it numbs you to the world. For me the song progresses from 'work, craft, life' being activities whose effects we have to ignore. Blessed be the woodworkers, building things of murder. Ignoring these horrendous effects leads us to blessed be the lies. Our coping strategies for ignoring the effects. Which leads us to the feelings that 'come from within'. Negativity that we numb ourselves too by making a muscular armour, and then making our craft a coat of arms to adorn the armour: proudly proclaiming our work (and thus our sins) to the world. Ultimately this leaves us hollow. Unfeeling monsters where once humans lived. Reich was the first psychiatrist to combine muscular massage with therapy.

[@antoniogonzalez4252]

Bathory guys! The Lake or One rode to Asa Bay either one is absolutely fantastic guys! Love your shows and love you both!

[@vigridr7614]

One Rode to Asa Bay is such a beautiful song.

[@antoniogonzalez4252]

Vigridr Oh absolutely, The Lake just speaks to me on a whole different level, most people won’t even get it in their top5 Bathory songs, but for me my top five is something like: 1-The Lake, 2-The Lake, 3-The Lake, 4-One Rode To Asa Bay, 5-A Fine Day to Die hehe

[@vigridr7614]

The Lake is definitely top 5 material, my favourites would be One Rode to Asa Bay, The Lake and Mother Earth Father Thunder.

[@antoniogonzalez4252]

@@vigridr7614 Mother Earth Father Thunder is Amazing, also The Wheel of Sun and Blood Fire Death!

[@nikehoh9589]

The lake

[@Dogoargentinodobo]

That hmmmmm hmm hmmmmmmm...Is the hypnotizing piece

[@Blackerer]

Mgla are indeed pretty good live. Didnt know about them before seeing them live. They have a wonderful meditative quality to them.

[@Hellenicheavymetal]

Mgla and Batushka are my favorite modern bands also.

[@earlygreek4594]

I have lurked for quite some time. Excellent content here. Now down to biz: This band, for us black metal fanatics, is the top of the mountain. So thanks for having a listen. And the topics covered by these lads show a deep thought process worthy of contemplation. Much respect to the both of you. While we seek answers in different tales, fjords, and woodlands know that this viewer respects the hunger-the quest-for meaning. Take care. Remain strong.

[@amilcarhidalgoshHamilkar]

Thank you Vin and Sori I suggested this I love this band!

[@timvantinteren4918]

So glad you two like this band so much. "Exercises..." is my favourite album of the last decade, it's been spun more times than anything else recently, probably ten times more. Wait until you hear "Exercises in Futility I"!

[@DegenerateFilth]

Your favorite band right now?? Vin you’ve got my respect. We need full MGLA album reviews from just you! Like I want just Vin, by himself, full album listen. I just think Sori isn’t feeling them as much but they are such a great, complete, badass band. My favorite.

[@1uckywanderboy519]

He won't do it - he knows too many people are frothing at the mouths for Mgla/Batushka. He's gonna space them out.

[@tomek3135]

Mgła or Pantera ?

[@jamiewulfyr4607]

I just KNEW that you would have to return to Mgla! I knew that once you'd had a taste of them you'd find them worthy of another upload! Nice one! 🤘😎

[@khellendross3573]

It was a bit repetative but thats typical with black metal. The change up to the riff (4:55 in the video) was very good though. I really like their vocals. As with alot of good black metal there is a very hypnotic quality to the riffing, whats neat is that its not overly reliant on tremolo picking as you see with alot of black metal. You definitely can't call these guys "progressive" but all the same they are moving beyond the standard black metal patterns and have managed to forged a unique sound that still hews very close to the traditions of old school black metal. 9/10. Strength from within seems to be the main lyrical focus of the song, which is not suprising. Its a primary principle of satanism that power comes from within and inner strength and power to be celebrated. You could say, you are your own God. From a self empowerment standpoint its actually a pretty positive message. Sori picked up on it after a few seconds but the mixing was really interesting at the end. Emperor for example would have pushed that much further forward in the mix to enhance the atmosphere. I get the feeling that MGLA on the other hand didn't want to sacrifice the brutality so its a little buried in the back of the mix. Very subtle but a pretty smart choice I think! Is he embodying nihilism though? I thought the title of the song might refer to the futility of putting your faith in someone other than yourself, a point he actually makes in the song. I wonder if Mr. MGLA would consider that nihilism? I think part of it is that. But he also talks about the strength of self. Thats not necessarily a nihilistic way of thinking. I did find it interesting that you skipped over the main lines which defined the song in my opinion "For these ones, didn't need any outside source. For these ones come from within." The next lines which you mentioned "grown from within, an invincible stronghold, adorned with death". Seem to indicate a pessimistic take on things, but only from the perspective of a christian I think. But I'd be interested to hear a satanists thoughts on these few lines. Pretty deep stuff. You talked about the Nazi thing, I guess you never read that study they did on this very topic which I feel like disproves your notion that we follow authority figured toward evil because its in our nature. Read up on The Milgram Experiment. The really interesting thing this found was that to a person, every single person they did the study on made a decision to stop hurting people when commanded to do so. They only continued to hurt people when convinced it was the right thing to do. So the real problem with a cult of personality like Hitler is that he was able to convince people that it was for the good of germany and its people to do these things. It sounds insane in our modern society. But I think over and over you can find examples throughout history of incredibly charismatic figures that are able to convince people to do terrible things because these people belief what they are doing is actually the "good" thing. To me this further indicates that people on the whole tend towards wanting to do good. That doesn't mean they know what the "good" thing IS, but intent is indicative of our moralistic tendencies. Also Wintersun-Loneliness (Winter)

[@Kuruzkuruz]

Exercises in Futility is actually the title of the album and every song on it, with only a Roman numeral from I to VI for each song. As for your points and thoughts (nicely formulated, I must say). They are a nihilistic band, just check the rest of the lyrics. For example, Exercises in Futility VI ends with: "As if all this was something more than another footnote on a postcard from nowhere, another chapter in the handbook for exercises in futility..." I'd like to read more of your comments about the lyrics of theirs.

[@tarcisiojunior511]

Thank you so much! Outstanding music.

[@danielfortuna3836]

The album cover was made by Marcel Roux, and it is an essence of their art and their nihilism, it shows a blind man reaching for something but gripping nothing. Pretty deep regadring to their music. They just don't need any music-videos.

[@VinAndSori]

Whoa

[@danielfortuna3836]

And in "Exercises in futility I" lyrics: "There is something about the rigid posture of a proper, authentic blind As if extended arms reached to pass his blindness onto others" ;) If u like Mgla deep, nihilist lyrics, definetly check the first one from "Exercises.."

[@morbidangel47]

Mgla - Exercises in Futility I Convulsing - Relent Xasthur - Prison of Mirrors Svartidaudi - Flesh Cathedral I enjoy your analysis of the heavier side of the lyrical spectrum, and would like to hear your interpretation of any of the above listed.

[@AoLIronmaiden]

Ha, I think it'd be interesting to see Vin dig into some Xasthur, and see how Sori reacts to the feeling of the music.

[@Rkitt8]

Mgła are my favorite band and it’s just so awesome to see your reactions when reading these incredible lyrics synced up with these explosive musical passages that literally send shivers down your spine. I want reactions to more Age of Excuse when it drops!

[@md_breakdown600]

Have to give these guys credit. So open minded about all music. Love it!

[@TOKYOTOYBANZAI]

Wow, this was great! Been listening to black metal for years, but I hadn't heard this before - I need to go find more! Your black metal discussion video referred me to it!

[@jproffitt2192]

Windir - Journey to the End, Ending, or Arntor Ein Windir

[@berserker8884]

Fuck yeah!

[@khellendross3573]

this, one of the best atmospheric black metal songs ever

[@pierrestober3423]

definitely

[@alecthejizzerblut4318]

Valfar for ever ✊

[@Vikingson18]

J Proffitt I listened to that on repeat all night

[@blackmetallyricvideos6884]

Mgła is so good! You guys need to check out With Hearts Towards None VII, it's their best song! (In my opinion)

[@DanUrbano]

Extreme Metal Lyric Videos agree

[@Dunkelheit-cb6fi]

With hearts towards none III is so good too !

[@daveblack1129]

I've discovered so many new songs with You guys, thousand thanks! Spiral out! Keep on reacting!

[@DravenCast]

Dissection - Maha Kali is a awesome song that many of us think you two would enjoy alot! You are great by the way! Keep up the amazing work!

[@su2767]

i fucking loooove how vin gets it. thank you guys! love from austria!

[@dominik2327]

I've seen this band live several times. It's pure gold right from the stage.

[@mglaza]

Good lyrics, avesome music. Awesome backgroud keyboard.

[@iorwethlispuszczy5587]

I missed watching your reactions. The fact that you're one of the few that react to lyrics, if not the only.

[@EvilPear912]

Was hoping for IV but I'll take V !!

[@SimonH109]

Was hoping for I myself but hey I'll take any mgla

[@Renkaru]

I really think you'd appreciate Primordial-Nail Their Tongues. Its an interesting outlook on Martin Luther and the reformation.

[@4545guillermaso]

Damn Primordial is cool, would recommend their obvious best songs "Empire Falls" or "The Coffin Ships" though.

[@Renkaru]

Yeah those are great tracks, but I think they'd find the lyrical content interesting in Nail Their Tongues. Oh As Rome Burns would be another great one.

[@Luemm3l]

great choice! I also like their newer albums, then again I also would them like to react to "A Dark Song" or "Autumns' Ablaze" or "Gallows Hymn"

[@1uckywanderboy519]

Ladies and gentlemen...the coldest riff in black metal history: 8:32

[@Blackerer]

Come on, there is still a way to go ;). Enslaved's early releases are even colder. I listen to Enslaved on hot summer days to keep me colder :D... and to Melechesh on cold winter days to achieve the opposite.

[@1uckywanderboy519]

Hey thanks for the great suggestions! Have a nice day!

[@Blackerer]

Hope youll like them ;). Enslaved is one of those early black metal bands, but they have progressed A LOT and in good and interesting ways, but the old stuff is still amazing. So go with albums like Vikinglir Veldi, Frost, Eld or Blodhemn.

[@aregmelkumyan1278]

Maaneskyggens (or whatever the hells) slave by gorgoroth has some really nice riffs too.

[@chestbuster1987]

Yeeees! Thanks for doing more Mgla! Also, check out a drum cover or drum cam of this song..absolutely amazing in my opinion

[@BLeeFAFO]

YES!!! As a Mgla loving Christian, I approve this review. And yes, They're also from Poland, And have played shows with Behemoth. The lead & bass guitarists also have another (Their primary band) Medico Peste, Which are creepy as all Hell. I also think some of Batushka are Polish, And are mainly Polish or Russian. ❤❤❤

[@LeelooMinai]

First time heard this band, but had I quick look at the lyrics of this album and when I read your comment my first thought was "wait a minute, why would a Christian 'love' a band that sends a clear message about pointlessness and futility of human life". Then I realized that it's the same kind of depressive attitude I get from Vin and many other Christians - giving up on humanity being able to stand on its own; escaping into supernatural stories; gambling on a chance that some supernatural being will bring salvation, eternal afterlife, bestow a meaning onto a failure of finding a meaning on one's own. Defeat, capitulation, cowardliness, extinguished thoughts, artificial barriers, smothered independence, death of creativity, misplaced trust, guaranteed victim-hood, a failure of life force against entropy. It's all there in Christianity as a religion. It's all in the Bible. Like a mist meant to make sure that self-awareness and consciousness will never find a way out from their bounds. Or maybe I get it wrong and Mgla is singing about the glory of Jesus.

[@BLeeFAFO]

Lmfao, That's a very eloquent and long winded point of view, But hey, If that's what it appears to be to you, No worries. But just as you've described non-Theists as not being all alike, Neither are obviously all Christians. Your own perceptions and pre-judgements might have cast you into the same dichotomy you described above. I mean why else would you constantly comment or hang around doling out criticism of people you know practically nothing about? Seems like it's own "Exercises In Futility" right there. But, Nonetheless, I actually smile when I see you pop up. Now pardon me while I go back to my corner, hang upside down, And blast Pornography on stun ;)

[@LeelooMinai]

@Brent Lee: I do not "constantly comment" - I sometimes comment, if I feel a need to express my opinion to counter-balance a view that bothers me. In this case, I have no idea who you are, and I simply used your comment to address more general concepts. As to the Christians not being all alike: seems to me that, at the core, all Christians should/would, by default, relinquish the fate of their existence to the gods they have chosen to believe in. Unless you are some kind of a special Christian that does not believe that Biblical gods, Jesuses and the other bunch are superior (and existing) beings; maybe having an alternative-idea that you can do what you please without them eventually judging you and dispatching into a "place" of their choosing? In such case: wouldn't make much sense to call yourself a Christian any more, would it? In the view of this I would say that noticing parallels between Christianity and nihilism is a fair game. Also, so it is clear: it's not me claiming not-provable; it's not me claiming belonging to some special category of people (like Christians,) but since some people call themselves that and claim being special this way (and have no problems trying to spread this idea in the society, often oppressing their own kind on the way, in subtle and less subtle ways) I see no reason to expect no criticism of their claims. ...but to be fair: you can criticize me for the faults of the category I belong to also: homo sapiens that is. However, note that my own claim is that Christians are not different than other people. As everyone, they do not have a clue about the meaning behind the universe, existence of gods, and anything of ultimate scope that, currently, is not understood by human kind. It's unknown and nothing more. To everyone. I put myself not as someone special with respect to Christians, but as equal in this regard. You want to seek a dichotomy in this position too? Is that not acceptable for you too?

[@BLeeFAFO]

@@LeelooMinai Ummm, Sure!

[@User0155]

The whole album is a masterpiece

[@hellkommen]

Everything this band do they do it good ! Been following mgla since 2005..Seen them live few times and i strongly recommend you watch them live if you have the opportunity to do so.

[@bergmanjan9091]

It's really interesting to hear the christian perspective for black metal! Keep the good work!

[@name1181]

great song indeed! on this band I can absolutely agree with Vin, they're also my favorite right now and I can't wait to see them live! Exercises In Futility is pure magic

[@frontwumpfiber]

You guys talk about real shit after these songs. Respect

[@nicholaswalker2278]

With hearts towards none VII is my favorite song from this band. Definitely worth a look.

[@Dogoargentinodobo]

Mgla specially the exe in fut V is a total game changer...The notes drakside drum are outta world..All hail

[@tommygibson9515]

This my favourite song of the album, bought it after seeing your last video, so good cheers

[@narcoserrasalom6464]

Mgła is just delivers Black Metal meditation states. Fuckin' love it. Keep it up guys!

[@BassMessiah100]

Funeral Mist- Holy Poison or Breathing Wounds, Marduk - The Leveling Dust. Love the channel, cheers from Croatia.

[@mightyears8578]

🤘S E P T I C F L E S H🤘 Portrait of a headless man (official video) Anubis Vampire from Nazareth Prometheus (official video) Martyr Virtues of the beast Sangreal Communion 🤘PLEASE!🤘

[@ccristian1715]

Persepolis

[@davidgrim4527]

Eventually we’re gonna win this war

[@Jester1411]

prometheus!!!

[@theodkoyl798]

Prometheus

[@darkelf6983]

3rd Testament!!!

[@artturatilainen]

I'd love to see you guys comment on Funeral Mist's 'Jesus Saves!' ...or just about any track from Maranatha album.

[@Avliv_Satan]

What M writes (the lyricist/vocalist/guitarist of Mgla) is pure poetry in my opinion, lyricists that are able to write such effective and meaningful lyrics are rare.

[@hammersmashedspud4345]

I subscribed because I like the way you respect the song and listen to it

[@xedgeforeverx]

I saw this and ignored this on my sub list but after watching this after I discovered this band is great. isn't he explaining the exact reasons Jesus died on the cross for us? You two are the greatest reactors FOR SURE. Vin I would love to have a conversation with you.

[@sams-kv9ul]

Mercyful Fate- Melissa.... there definitely needs to be a reaction video to this classic black metal.

[@k0bra3eak40]

Mercyful Fate isn't black metal, they influenced black metal, but the band itself is closer to trad or even USPM than black.

[@sams-kv9ul]

k0bra 3eak first wave black metal. Look it up.

[@k0bra3eak40]

@@sams-kv9ul and 90% of the first wave black bands aren't black metal, first wave black all just influenced the genre as proto bands

[@FinneousPJ1]

What a band! Dir En Grey Tousei live

[@markblaauw4961]

Thanks a lot. Did second this multiple times. They're amazing. My first choice though I've never seen here. Allegaeon: Proponent for sentience III the Extermination. Please try them. Sophisticated technical metal. Brutal riffing and excellent soloing. A nice mix of growling and singing.

[@Luca-bj3cq]

You guys should actually listen to the entire Album as a whole, it´s the most supreme black metal journey. Always when i listen to a mgwa song i have to listen to the whole thing, because it´s just such a well crafted, congrous piece of art.

[@MortarMaggot275]

These guys are so fucking good. I've been listening to this record non-stop.

[@Bryce-xj9ye]

Was literally just thinking over these lyrics earlier today, can't wait to hear your thoughts! Mgła is such a great band >Still wanting two specific songs 1) Theocracy - Mirror of Souls 2) Antestor - The Crown I Carry

[@nelsongollarza8617]

Great song and great discuss about it. You'r doing an amazing job. My respect.

[@eccer]

You guys somehow stumbled upon the best song…. and I never see this song highlighted anywhere, neither do they play it live! Creds! The climax riff is EPIC!

[@tm1182]

With hearts toward none VI , it's incredible

[@wilfordturman1844]

Ok so I'm like 58 yo been on a kit most of my life, seen probably every drummer that's hit the scene and I can say with the most certainty Darkside hands down is the most talented drummer ever this man is not human .I have never seen a drummer that can switch hands on his snare.So fun to watch and his fill it's R insane.

[@killsquidengage5517]

React to Dissection - Maha Kali You guys are awesome btw!

[@randomguy13863]

KillsquidEngage why not soulreaper or Unhallowed

[@killsquidengage5517]

@@randomguy13863 I'd like to hear their take on Maha Kali it's a very interesting song

[@postmortem8767]

It's a lot more spiritual than the other songs, I personally love soulreaper and unhallowed and I would love to see their reaction on these songs but maha kali is a bit more connected to Jon persoanlly as it describes his beliefs

[@DecontructRecreate]

my all time favourite would be God of Forbidden Light, I think it would be a perfect fit.

[@postmortem8767]

Yh God of forbidden light is a great track but I persoanlly would like them to react to something longer as with that track its pretty intense and it goes by quite fast but maha kali for example is a bit more laid back in my opinion

[@JasonAllen]

Once again for good measure: Mr. Bungle Mister Nice Guy. Pretty please with a pickle for Sori. ;)

[@benbaer3525]

good video, good song, good discussion. Thanks Vin and Sori

[@MrJantss]

First video that i have watched to the end, I need more Mgła

[@GoombaBarbhor]

Hey guys, haven't tuned in for awhile. Hope you're doing well!

[@lokihammerfall7781]

This particular song effects me in sub-atomic level... Awesome.

[@AndJustlceForAII]

Actually the guys from Mgla don't hide their identities... The philosophy behind coming masked on stage is not a marketing thing like it is in the case of Batushka ( personal opinion ). M (the vocalist from Mgla) stated in an interview that their stage appearance is all about the music, not about flashy make-up or visuals. Let the music speak the visuals.

[@xXm33masterBadXx]

YES Thank you for reacting to this!

[@Luca-bj3cq]

This song is the absolute pinnacle of all Black metal if you ask me!

[@chinmoysarma9564]

Those are the band members in the woods. They've moved on from corpse paint to hoodies and face masks to hide their identities.

[@CorpsePaintAgnos]

-Destruction "Nailed to the cross". -Destruction "Curse the Gods". -Dissection "Black Dragon".

[@pseudocalm]

This is my favorite mgla track, also props for noticing the beatitudes, I watched this video just to see how much you guys would pick up on it. BTW the quote "Blessed be the stonecutters, It took a quarry to bury the dreams"... the keyword there was bury. Stones are used for graves.

[@JSMCalder]

An exceptional peace of music. Punishing and hypnotic.

[@mattw4461]

Mgla is easily my fav metal band to come out the last decade (that in its self not really saying much though). I relate to the lyrics and imagery a lot. Genius band.

[@dibelek1]

you make my day with interpretation of this lyrics. cant be better or closer

[@mepatrik1]

Let's see if my request is ever going to be featured. Attempt #6 PESTE NOIRE - DUEIL ANGOISSEUS It's black metal with the most insane vocals ever. Plus it has a beautiful guitar melody. Really strong atmosphere.

[@theodoredreyfuss6234]

Seems like listening to Mgła was a very pleasing "exercise" for you. In my opinion, their previous album, With Hearts Toward None, is their finest, especially the song "With Hearts Toward None III". Catchy as HELL, possibly the catchiest black metal song EVER. As usual with MGŁA, thought provoking lyrics, I think it's their best song, and i'm still amazed how they pulled it off so well. Top notch. Give it a try.

[@Benein]

13:05 Mgla's lyrics on this album are based on works of French-Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran. That's what I learned from one of the interviews.

[@Ruoja71]

I think this is my favourite song. The drums! The drums are insane! PS If you need any background the band leader's father was a Polish movie actor Edward Żentara who suicided few years ago

[@connostyper]

Finally!!! Please more MGLA!!!