Could this be EP OF THE YEAR?... Kingdom of Giants "Bleeding Star" (Full EP Reaction/Review)

[@DNMii]

I love that they put the effort into rerecording and reworking Wasted Space too instead of just recycling it

[@RADIALPUDDLE]

i wish they added johnny to the song though

[@deadlyspike9699]

Who's that​@@RADIALPUDDLE

[@RADIALPUDDLE]

@@deadlyspike9699 the clean vocalist

[@deadlyspike9699]

@@RADIALPUDDLE put on the song is a clean part?

[@RADIALPUDDLE]

@@deadlyspike9699 Johnny left the band for a few months so they recorded wasted space without him, he came back recently and is the clean vocalist of the album aside from wasted space which is all Dana (the screamer)

[@craftymoustache]

Wait, did we just get a full reaction from Bogdan? What a time to be alive!

[@Potential94]

I’m so glad I found your Channel last year. It’s so nice finding someone with the same taste in music as me. Thank you my friend.

[@DavidJones-mj5ju]

Seen them last night in Seattle and they didn't disappoint. They opened for Dayseeker (the headliner), Alpha Wolf, and Catch Your Breath. What a show, met Dana and he sold me a windbreaker 🤙. He said he was embarrassed because they didn't bring enough merch, oh well no worries brotha! They are unequivocally one of my favorite bands, what talent. They sounded so fucken good. Dana made a guest appearance and sang with Dayseeker for their opening song, rad.

[@ChrisMortall]

Scorpions’ chorus ended up getting stuck the most for me. My fav of the EP! Glad to see you back Bogdan it’s felt a little empty without ya.

[@vagrantender]

Landslide is my song of the year currently. Best chorus I've heard in years

[@vagrantender]

Also why is the artwork for the EP literally my favorite artwork of any album/ep ever.

[@ex1t3]

Mine so far is Ocean Ate Alaska's Onsra Chorus

[@bvanquish777]

Landslide takes this EP next level 🔥

[@WilliamAEQ]

I'm so happy for Bogdan that he listened to this EP after his break, so he was able to enjoy it to the fullest. Awesome reaction, happy to have him back 🙌🏿 And the EP is a 10/10.

[@implodingnerd]

As others have said, Smoke is very Cane Hill sounding and I am here for it

[@LivingInTragedy]

The chorus of Smoke sounds like FTTWTE era of Architects to me tbh but I see CH 100%

[@I_M0NARCH_I]

Passenger is one the best metalcore albums of all time! This EP is a solid follow up!

[@crystallava5002]

Honestly wayy better than I was expecting! I'd even say this is their peak

[@jackdevitt6338]

I remember the first time listening to Passenger I said to myself "I hope their next album is literally just Passenger 2.0" and this is what I was praying for, only 6 songs but it will do. EP of the year for me.

[@crani9166]

I remember seeing them live when they released Wasted Space when they opened for Fit For a King and Northlane, and about to see them again soon

[@McDouble2387]

There’s been so many great EPS this year, Greyhaven, Wiltwither, Float Omen, Disembodied Tyrant, but this one probably takes the cake for me. Everything about this EP is phenomenal. My only issue is that I feel like Wasted Space doesn’t really fit the vibe of the EP, but Wasted Space is such a banger so it’s fine. Scorpion is one of my favorite songs I’ve heard all year. There is not many EPs that are coming out the rest of the year that I think can top this. Can’t wait until we get another full length. Edit: Of course after I say this, Half Me drops a banger EP out of nowhere the week after. This year has been nuts for new music.

[@justindaniels2150]

So much good music this year. This EP is so great. It’s fresh and new but authentically kingdom of giants. Jonny sounds amazing on this.

[@UnheardPrayers]

Legit the ONLY complaint I had with this EP is the fact it was an EP and not an LP. It's definitely my EP and maybe even release of the year overall

[@polalenluib.estrella51]

I CAN'T PRETEEEEEEEEND 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@ryancoates9223]

I literally just discovered these guys yesterday right before I left for work. They sound awesome! excited to check out more of there stuff

[@christianziege2989]

Their album "passenger" is 11/10 🔥 wish i could hear it for the first time again 🥺

[@ryancoates9223]

@@christianziege2989 oh sick, I will have to check it out!! Thank you for recommendation

[@BenjaminFox99]

Passengers is still one of my all time favorite albums, this EP is absolutely up there with similar quality as well

[@Jonas-Focus]

This is definitely THE EP of this year. I love the songs, wish they would have made a whole album 🔥🔥

[@Kozuka308]

This EP is fantastic. And in terms of the individual songs, I got the same order you do, except switching Wasted Space and Asphalt. But oh my god, that chorus in Landslide is chef's kiss.

[@rewoundmusic2312]

This and Banks Arcade Death 2 are the best EPs of the year Smoke is a straight up banger huge Health and Bad Omens vibes I fuck with it so much

[@TrueBlueAndrew]

We are so spoiled lately. Nonstop BANGERS!!!!!

[@codyallen9188]

Nice this was a beauty of an EP!

[@FranchiseTV]

The production quality of this album is insane. It sounds so big and all the synth work is so dope

[@MattStarr100]

Landslide is a god tier song man

[@chrizszx]

Landslide is absolute PEAK

[@I_M0NARCH_I]

Passenger is one of the best metalcore albums of all time! This EP is a solid follow up!!!

[@clintbrooks7753]

This is a freaking amazing EP

[@gafuraskarov2814]

glad that they're back, it's been a while

[@kingxsteve9970]

The Oklahoma Kid put out a v solid ep this year too

[@colorado_a3766]

This is the progression wage war wanted to make. Really reminds me of first few wage war albums.

[@Iamthatis497]

At first, I didn't like the singles at all but then they grew on me and now this EP sounds so beautifully! And it feels like you have a lot to discover with every time you listen to it. It hits just perfectly

[@LivingInTragedy]

So happy you finally posted this LETS GO this ep is so fun.

[@nicksimmons8373]

This EP has fuckin blown me away. By far my favorite EP of 2024 so far

[@reddeathrenegade]

the Smoke intro into first instrumental develop slaps so hard it could cook raw meat with one strike

[@ChrisMortall]

Absolutely EP of the year.

[@LivingInTragedy]

Listen to Smoke again and TELL ME the chorus doesn’t sound like Architects. I can’t unhear it. FTTWTE era of Architects

[@Aestareth_]

the musical references in Asphalt are crazy

[@pramusetyakanca1552]

Top song from this is tied between Asphalt and Landslide Lowest is Smoke And I don't mean to shame it. Competition was thin for me, but it wasn't _quite_ my speed. I will admit it was a great departure from Passengers, whilst still feeling like KoG. Dana, Jonny, mr Braunstein and co did a fantastic job

[@EasyBaker13]

Saw them last night on the Dayseeker tour, man they threw down, sounded great live

[@Aleeega]

if this was a full album I am 100% serious when I say it would probably be my aoty

[@nehemiasgonzalez6989]

damn i wish this was an album, absolute 10/10

[@bigdj0ntz8]

yesssss been for waiting this one! definitely EOTY! Scorpion and Landslide are my favorite ones 🔥🔥🔥

[@BiggestMikey]

This and the House of Protection EPs dropping within a week of each other has just been bliss for the ears. Its even more remarkable because I wasnt that big on KOG before Passenger but I really dig them veering more into this route. 8 outta 10 for me.

[@oyepvokadub6522]

KoG always deliver fam.

[@fujirahayu3377]

I LOVE IT

[@adamthornberg3479]

Asphalt > Smoke > Bloodworm > Landslide > Wasted Space > Scorpion

[@Nyeusi]

No shot. Scorpions huge chorus bumps it up to almost top

[@tymonwawrzycki9064]

EP of the year 100 percent

[@LightsOut-KP]

Best metal youtuber bog baby love you brother

[@akarbit3r111]

Landslide is def my personal favorite of the EP

[@Nivalc]

This certainly lives up to expectations following Passenger. The EP art goes insanely dummy 💚❇️

[@Heavener_KL]

Haven't listened to this EP, but landslide's amazing, same with smoke

[@NotQuiteCupid]

Definitely EP of the year, and one of my favorite EPs ever. If I were to rate the tracks: 1. Asphalt 2. Wasted Space 3. Scorpion 4. Landslide 5. Smoke 6. Bloodworm

[@midoxbz]

wooooooooooooow 10/10 i love this band

[@BenjaminFox99]

Kingdom of Giants with another absolute fucking banger, the only problem I have with this is that it's not longer! Easily the best EP all year and definitely top 10 releases overall

[@bvanquish777]

ALL GAS NO BRAKES 🔥

[@rafaelmoreiratwentythree]

I'm the guy who don't listen the album in Spotify because want first listen with the react of Bogdan, maybe I'm weird but I like it 😅. For me, EP of the year without a doubt, love "Scorpion", big chorus plus cool breakdown

[@travisconway9059]

Fire ep, im now sad we didnt get a full album

[@caidynkilpatrick2908]

I love this ep, which means my coworkers hate this ep when I blare it on the work speaker.

[@jutzinho3818]

Didnt knew this band before this year but really enjoyed their new stuff. Although they tend to follow a pretty "normal/basic" structure it stays fun and groovy throughout. What would be a good representation of their older catalog to dig deeper?

[@lucentguitars]

Banks Arcade takes EP of the year for me (both D2 and AM) but this really contends

[@xradical89x]

yep.ep of the year for sure

[@ne0n_c4lic0]

For me the EP version of wasted space is inferior to the single version released awhile ago. Every time I hear it, i feel like its lost its edge. Idk if you reacted to it or not but Galore by House of Protection is my favorite EP, i just can't stop listening to it. Also, they do cover art SOO WELL.

[@m4tt114s]

Kingdom of Fucking Giants 🔥🔥🔥

[@mutatednut]

I like the original mix on Wasted Space better too. The chorus felt more bouncy and catchy.

[@astorygddra6991]

Ep of the year: The Tower part 1 by Disembodied Tyrant.

[@КостяСеменихин-р3г]

I think it is time to make: 1) list opposite to this, like bands you always come back to 2) top 10 albums since 2014 or smth like this

[@midwesttrashx]

i guess you could say they didnt waste any space in that breakdown

[@JohnAndJohner]

They're not completely my style, but Landslide is just a 10/10 for what they're going for. That's some Magnum Opus shit.

[@francismahon2]

Superb EP, scorpion takes the win for me as best track.

[@DUC939]

I love this band, very underated. Shits on par with linkin park

[@artistrankings6794]

its surprisingly good for a generic core-band. like yeah the musics simple and the lyrics arent anything deep but FUCK this album grooves man. looking forward to it growing

[@DizzyMan24]

I am once again requesting that you check out A Scent Like Wolves - Distant Dystopia. Thank you.

[@xPegzHD]

Scorpion underrated 🦂

[@zachcook2705]

Not a musician so maybe this isn't the right term, but did they slow the tempo a bit on Wasted Space compared to the original mix? It seems like a second or half second behind

[@scottthebot2779]

Smoke is hawt

[@imcvideos5969]

s m o k e

[@Nyeusi]

Future palace when?

[@IR-O-IN-I-IN]

not to be greedy but where avralize reaction?

[@Freezetyle]

great EP but unfortunately not going to win over Half Me :)

[@danjamesdixon9835]

Is anyone minor annoyed that the word "cost" is super early on the beat in every chorus during Asphalt? Really throws me off.

[@bogdanhxc]

thanks i cant unhear it now

[@danjamesdixon9835]

​@@bogdanhxcYeah literally, gets me every single time. Good problem to have that that is the only negative thing I can say about the whole EP 👍

[@vazzydazzy]

one minute ago is delicious

[@Soundrate]

no, because we have House Of Protection "GALORE"

[@iSlayKrakens]

I, severely outnumbered, am so disappointed with this EP. I'm tired of electronic heavy metalcore.

[@gabmozes7858]

I’m sorry to say that maybe KoG isn’t for you man, it seems like electronicore is the way they’re headed, and they’re doing extremely well. Passenger is one of the best albums I ever heard, and my only complaint with this EP is that it’s not longer.

[@iSlayKrakens]

@@gabmozes7858 Ya, been with them since Abominable and loooved Passengers but, this EP just feels soulless. Like they’re just trying to conform to the sound that all the popular bands are.

[@TheJoker396]

@@iSlayKrakens Zero bands have Kingdom of Giant's sound. There may be some similarities but it's modern metalcore what do you expect 😂

[@iSlayKrakens]

@@TheJoker396 I expect most modern metalcore to be boring. Guess that’s why I’m disappointed KoG went this route.

[@lycanthoss]

17:23 I guess the song shouldn't be called "Wasted Space" then! I'll see myself out.