Counterparts "Unwavering Vow" (Official Music Video)

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Credits:
Directed by Matt Wade and Ben Ward
Director of Photorgaphy: Ben Ward
Editor: Matt Wade
Set Design: Leyla Lakai
Grip/Gaff: Dylan Bechill, Ryan Frazee, Hudson Bloom
PA: Hillary Thomas
Talent: Abigail Porter, Emily Choi
"Unwavering Vow" lyrics
Beneath my bared teeth lives the unwavering vow: to be the reason that the ones who love you mourn. Revel in relief, redemption reassured: when not even your ghost will be left to take your place on earth. In dreams I watched you die, now I can't wait to close my eyes. Encased within your grave, deservingly enslaved where no echo will emerge. Former prey decides your fate, crying out to a world that couldn't hear your final words. If I could, I'd murder you myself. Penance will persuade me to venture from vengeance and repress the hunger in me for revenge. Caress of consequence assures my innocence. Your self-inflicted suffering will satisfy my thirst.

[@sleepy9063]

Will Putney has such an amazing way of making everything feel so impactful while keeping everything so clear in the mix, this is gonna be one of the best albums of the year, I can feel it

[@CounterXparts]

Pure chills. “Like it or not whatever, idc” - Brendan

[@alexanderweaver7613]

sick pic, grew up in love with that album

[@bushlite333]

Man your profile pic brings me back. Used to listen to so much Heart In Hand years ago

[@thycreator3296]

@@bushlite333 only memories is a masterpiece even today it holds up very well

[@drumsno]

This album made me think of Heart in Hand. It's the most hih counterparts album

[@maartenhouben2958]

Fuck, 7 albums in and this band crushes it everytime 🥹

[@DareToScare98]

They never fail, i better get 100 more albums outta them

[@maartenhouben2958]

@@DareToScare98 exactly this 🙏🏻 never disappointed once

[@MrPatrickbuit]

Can’t wait to see them at Jera (:

[@logangurt2667]

Ngl I'm not sure we'll get another lol

[@DiLL-PiCKLe02]

@@logangurt2667 after what Brendan has said abt this album in interviews, i agree. i’d be surprised if another came out

[@MrPatrickbuit]

This has slowly cemented itself as one of the best Counterparts songs of all time imo

[@LegendaryBrandon1]

It topped Sanctuary for me

[@DTProductionTube]

This END vocalist side project really good

[@CW_89]

😂

[@asen1ne]

END is kick ass too!

[@haterade317]

It's cute you think this is his side project.

[@xPartyWoundsx]

@@haterade317 it's a joke, chill my dude

[@2EyesI]

@@haterade317 is this your first day on the internet

[@jhodysetiawanarung6916]

Jesse has the illest riffs and melancholy melody so far

[@donnyrizky6236]

Ngeri emang bro orang satu ini, syukurlah dibalik ke counterparts 🔥

[@danfirth2678]

The boys do it again. Pre-ordered three times so Brendan can feed his cat.

[@austinwilliams6805]

Oof

[@BaenaCarcosa]

The chorus lead tho

[@glassarrows93]

Man, the breakdown around a minute in gave me goosebumps

[@braydenlinthicum373]

youre pretty basic aren't you? its nothing special...go listen to more music before making a comment

[@TheCapitalem]

Definitely.

[@arkangelarkangel5348]

It could be longer though... :D

[@muhammadfajar947]

Yups

[@adrianmoreno2354]

Oh man I would seriously call Counterparts the #1 melodic hardcore band, I am pretty sure no other band has topped them in the last couple of years.

[@PuertoRicanGrinderX]

They're not melodic hardcore.

[@alxndrr8653]

@@PuertoRicanGrinderX sure, they’re kpop

[@PuertoRicanGrinderX]

@@alxndrr8653 you people are weirdos lmao always want bands with metal leads and chugs all over shit to be hxc so bad

[@adrianmoreno2354]

@@alxndrr8653 THIS!

[@hydrakn]

They are their own genre at this point, idk no one sounds like em, and they dont "sound just like (insert band of your choice)". Def some other good albums out this year though. Rolo Tomassi is also in their own dimension, Totally Unicorn's new album rips, and the new single from Birds in Row sounds tre magnifique!

[@sugarspine]

There's only one thing I look forward to more than the music... the lyrics. Brendan's words are some of the best writing out there.

[@DiLL-PiCKLe02]

sad angry poetic screaming

[@vicleal7606]

And the fact that he hates writing lyrics is fucking hilarious because he’s so good at it lol

[@80Flex]

I’m excited to hear the song about kuma bro lol

[@sugarspine]

You’re all on point. The idea about a song being about Kuma makes me chuckle but no doubt it’s gonna be incredibly written

[@Kandirocks]

poetry

[@Cryfield1999]

I am NOT joking when I say I literally jumped from my chair and yelled "HOLY SHIT". NO band get's me THIS excited for a new release. I've been checking their twitter for news about this album for MONTHS. Already my favorite album of the year and I dont even have to listen to it to know that. Goosebumps all the way through

[@IDyslexiaHave35]

That middle breakdown is life changing

[@rounax666]

this band can never do wrong, so good!

[@braydenlinthicum373]

People that say things like this are fake fans that know nothing.

[@rounax666]

@@braydenlinthicum373 don’t you even know the words that we all have different tastes? If you don’t, I feel sorry for your narrow heart.( if you have one thou)

[@ayanchoi4908]

maybe fake fans or newbie listener of this kind of genre.

[@GainesMusic]

Well someone just died in one of their concerts mosh pits in Montana...

[@frontieresband683]

That chorus in on another level.

[@baetovenbeats]

bruh it gives me da tingles

[@yelonasable]

It Prevails - Defenses Down feels 🤌

[@OrphanCrippler1]

sounds like anime music

[@kaegee2579]

@@OrphanCrippler1 It does! As an anime fan, I absolutely love it!

[@ayanchoi4908]

@@OrphanCrippler1 lol what a bomb comment bro.

[@dannybrunner7016]

Day after day, month after month of saying out loud, “where the fuck is Counterparts at with new music” has finally paid off. Fuckin immaculate as usual.

[@AirRedbox]

Yeah that’s a lie

[@czarandmaeve]

Thanks Danny

[@qpphil5150]

the misery signals vibes are strong in this one! I dig it

[@maxwelld23]

They are on every record haha

[@therealcleany]

Yeah, but Counterparts is much better imo....

[@MrPatrickbuit]

@@therealcleany Please bro spell out their name

[@frelopermanboy7426]

yess that breakdown at 1:00 is so Controller era MS.

[@qpphil5150]

@@frelopermanboy7426 and 1:54 is from Luminary, haha

[@TattooedTabletop]

This band actually can't put out bad music. Always fuckin 11/10.

[@johnnyacunto7555]

I can’t believe they’re making us wait until October for the record, this is actually perfect

[@justinleonard2304]

Fr I almost wish they hadn’t announced it this early

[@BloodShutEyes1]

This band will never leave my #1 spot.

[@collindillard]

This has all of the best elements of previous records, while still sounding fresh. Pumped I got one of the early pressed vinyls!

[@Whiteplumee]

You lucky bastard

[@justinleonard2304]

I got one too, so hyped

[@Cryfield1999]

These dudes literally took all the best parts from TDBHAH, TWFU, YNYA, NLTL, and TCWCU and combined them. This is probably the best they've been and THAT MEANS SOMETHING.

[@playernameistoolong]

I was thinking the same exact thing

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

This is literally Prophets 2.0, so glad Jesse is back. Would have been amazing to see Alex and Eric too

[@floodgateswillopen]

@@ReprogrammedToHate Alex has been back since NLTL

[@Adam80m8]

Too bad P was their best album

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

@@floodgateswillopen yeah i just noticed him on the promo photo. my bad

[@DESOLATENY]

sounds like daddy brendan is starting to flex his range more for CP now good to hear after seeing how nuts he goes with End

[@batman-sr2px]

Is this his normal vocals or is there more autotune than usual here?

[@ZekPlaysHD]

@@batman-sr2px dude has got crazy range.

[@taylorrusso5770]

Glad to see you guys here. Love u

[@Blurifying]

well hello there

[@stompingrabbit]

you guys should tour together just saying

[@Dgorbatko]

True clear melodic hardcore as it is and always was!

[@PuertoRicanGrinderX]

This is metalcore

[@Cornishfingers]

@@PuertoRicanGrinderX wrong

[@PuertoRicanGrinderX]

@@Cornishfingers "this song with metal riffs isn't metalcore" Lol

[@DrewPSachs]

@@PuertoRicanGrinderX you guys realize that 99% of people audibly groan when we see people bicker about genre labels, right?

[@deuces_shoeless]

@@Cornishfingers They were melodic hardcore a few albums ago, but the influences lately definitely have metalcore riffage. Either way, who fuckin cares

[@xx-jp2yt]

THIS. BAND. NEVER. MISSES.

[@abhisheksawanthxc]

This is one of the hardest shits they've ever dropped. I'm hyped as fuck for this album.

[@enamlennahc1701]

Fell in love with this band because of Jesse and Brendan. It is so good to see them and Alex all back together.

[@Wilbrown89]

These guys are some of the best songwriters in the genre. Those transitions are incredible.

[@StressboxMA]

Best drummer I’ve heard in damn long

[@Wilbrown89]

OG lineup with Kyle B behind the kit? Perfection.

[@iUnicycle8]

Got them chills & somehow this feels nostalgic.. can't wait to get home to hear this properly

[@brianmoynihan9426]

This band is the one of the greatest things to happen to the music industry. Every album they’ve put out is just pure gold.

[@ajwoods8638]

the fact that the old line up getting back together makes me stoked!!

[@Commandercolt44]

This song is a masterclass in hardcore music

[@gabrielhorowitz8517]

Inb4 someone comes along and says this isn’t hardcore

[@Dan-yh4uz]

@@gabrielhorowitz8517 it kind of isn't, doesn't mean it isn't good

[@SnackJar]

@@Dan-yh4uz it definitely is melodic hardcore lool the breakdowns are a dead giveaway the vocals are a deadgive away how is this not hardcore.

[@XPervysage]

You guys and August Burns Red are the only bands who've stayed true to your roots for so many years and you have no idea how grateful I am for that. Nothing is more disappointing to me when my favorite artists go mainstream and have more cleans than screams when they never originally did. Thank you from a very passionate fan for being the best of the best for so long. I will be buying this album and support you 100%

[@Roflmao0001]

Its funny you said these guys and ABR because so many elements in this song remind me of ABR lol. Especially the opening riff

[@emanuelstude4912]

@@Roflmao0001 it's probably something with their guitars i agree. Abr and counterparts are two of my favorite bands, counterparts is my favorite of all time actually, they have something special that just makes their stuff hit different and another thing they have in common is how consistent they are. They always drop fantastic stuff.

[@SimonHylander]

Change is good btw

[@XPervysage]

@@SimonHylander not all change is good

[@nathanielcava4128]

@@XPervysage agreed. Change can be good and inspiring. I hate the bullshit when bands do the whole “we’re maturing” thing and then proceed to quit screaming and use more electronics than real instruments. That change is bad.

[@MichaelJacobs__]

We Forgive - “shelter me from dreams in which you die, I’d rather witness my own death.” Unwavering Vow - “In dreams I watched you die, now I can’t wait to close my eyes.”

[@giannistsakirakis1026]

Holy shit, this ladies and gents, is lyricism

[@dicknoseturdwaffle5305]

This is amazing to see.

[@GnarlyGroove]

Mf did it again.

[@GrandeJano]

Came here for riffs, breakdowns, screams and mostly for the short melancholic picking parts (01:55) and goddamn did they deliver with this one!

[@BlackChanal]

my favorite band is counterparts but my 2nd favorite band is deftones and digital bath is my generally favorite song. :D

[@GrandeJano]

@@BlackChanal It has hands down the best drum groove ever created

[@ervin9320]

First knocked loose , then kublai khan, then motionless in white. This is a great year for music

[@jorgealexphoto]

This band is so underated. Glad I saw them live.

[@oreochips21]

I am so blessed to have found this band randomly on Spotify. Been listening Counterparts nonstop over a year ago. One of the BEST bands out there for me! 🙌🔥

[@Josh_Torre]

One of the best Melodic Hardcore band right now!

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

Or just metalcore. Let’s be real they take a lot of inspiration from other older metalcore bands.

[@Josh_Torre]

Sounds like Misery Signals

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

@@Josh_Torre A bit of a early Killswitch bridge too with the clean guitars.

[@dusted1337]

@@jasonlovesmusicreacting882 They're still one of the most iconic melodic hardcore bands.

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

@@dusted1337 I hear ya but just making a point that when it comes to Counterparts or Misery Signals they both fall under either category.

[@maxwelld23]

This band always hits hard but this seems like a different level. With Jesse and Alex back this record is gonna slay.

[@mandar620]

Pure noise records + Counterparts = MAYHEM!!! I love you Brenny

[@emersonnunez9396]

Why does every line seem like a new quote tattoo? So good.

[@artemzajcev408]

wow, such a good song, always on a high lvl in my opinion. best melo hardcore band of all time❤ those guitars giving me older vibes of 2005-2010

[@chepss]

Good to see Jesse and Alex are back in CP!

[@mets23569]

Inject this straight into my veins. Album of the year.

[@DiLL-PiCKLe02]

can’t wait to hear the rest honestly

[@ryuiti9886]

Counterparts is a beautiful band, looking forward to the album 🤘 So good to see Brendan, Alex and Jesse together again 💙

[@NicolasSchaII]

This is peak Counterparts

[@Crashking416]

My unwavering vow is to listen to this song a thousand times this week.

[@Oithissucks]

They are simply one of the best bands in their ability to turn a minor verse into a major chorus. The pre-chorus lead is genius.

[@RiffKing719]

Soak in that Drop C goodness

[@80Flex]

Literally the best tuning

[@RiffKing719]

@@80Flex Bank of America liked my comment!

[@knockedgoose4206]

Counterparts is one of those rare bands that just pumps out records like crazy and they always sound just as good as the last.

[@Wilbrown89]

Incorrect. They somehow get incrementally better than the last record. Their last four records are untouchable. I have little doubt this will make it 5 in a row.

[@knockedgoose4206]

@@Wilbrown89 I'd have to disagree. They're all pretty much at the same level, with the only outlier being The Difference Between Hell and Home. That was Counterparts at their best.

[@leeandyleee]

How does a band stay so consistent yet never gets boring???? Counterparts are wizards

[@chpc6217]

That pick slide or whatever it is at 1:07 is so tastefully badass. Already AOTY!

[@wah666]

been tabbing this song, pretty sure one of the guitars is doing this (idk if this will translate well in comment form): D 6 A 10 F 7 C G C

[@chpc6217]

My b man meant that rising sound that happens for a split second right after that. I think it’s similar to the breakdown in Witness at 0:57? Not sure what that technique is but it sounds so cool

[@sithaananda]

THE CHORUSSSSS, fuccckk!!! too gewd!

[@QTIP95]

Best Counterparts song to date

[@roldy2966]

Yup, they’re still awesome.

[@deanpologe6689]

This entire band is literally genius material. Every instrument and every word. The timing is always perfect, as is the melody. It's just not something that can be replicated.

[@iliev93]

The lead guitar in the chorus is amazing, love how emotional it sounds.

[@mylife_asthomas]

So they're just never gonna disappoint then, nice

[@brandonswinson3033]

“Now I can’t wait to close my eyes” breakdown is just different, holy shit

[@ThePhenomonalOne2920]

Easily the most anticipated album of the year for me so far

[@michaelhoffmann8441]

Name a Band that always stays true to its sound, Never disappoints and still always sounds fresh and exciting. C O U N T E R P A R T S

[@TonyHasToes]

the end of this song is the Nastiest breakdown in history

[@slctrev]

Melodic hardcore has been my cornerstone genre for half of my life, and these guys never disapoint. Full body chills.

[@chenboxu7448]

long hair era Brendan is back! lol

[@dhimazaditya]

God , I Love Counterparts

[@knockedgoose4206]

they just never get old

[@oxmodius]

One of the best Counterparts songs ever, and that's saying something. Also, props for making a real music video lmao

[@giannistsakirakis1026]

This has been playing back to back for the last 24h

[@alexmercer7530]

Never been this quick to a counterparts video before

[@MattiasHellgrenn]

Damn this album is going to be sick!!!

[@JCDenton2000]

Bro this band does not know how to make a bad song. The album is gonna be fire

[@miu-zp2qr]

Z00MIE ALWAYS LOOKING SO GOOD

[@EmskoppSascha]

Aaaaahh, this is this thing called "Perfection" everybody is talking about.

[@Hockeyjew702]

I love counterparts more than I love myself. Wish these guys had more recognition.

[@deadlydoodlestx]

BABE WAKE UP! COUNTERPARTS DROPPED A NEW VIDEO!!!

[@ferdinandgoor7574]

Counterparts are the kings of melodic hardcore.

[@PuertoRicanGrinderX]

Kings of a genre they don't play?

[@ferdinandgoor7574]

@@PuertoRicanGrinderX i guess wikipedia is wrong then.

[@PuertoRicanGrinderX]

@@ferdinandgoor7574 Usually is yeah

[@ClownMurd3r]

@@PuertoRicanGrinderX not playing melodic hardcore? then please enlighten me your "true" definition of that genre.

[@PuertoRicanGrinderX]

@@ClownMurd3r HARDCORE PUNK with melody, literally in the name "melodic hardcore", Counterparts is very obviously not that since they use metal riffs and chugging

[@hitokiriibattousaii]

Kyle 100% FC on this

[@coltonbuilta8656]

brendan looks like a little homework boy in this

[@-mind-6841]

you are missing the point - hardcore is not about the looks, but the heart you put in. how much do you put in?

[@hitokiriibattousaii]

@@-mind-6841 you’re takin it too seriously bb

[@medusa6491]

@@-mind-6841 you are missing the joke - Do hardcore makes you humorless ?

[@LaurenceSouthDrumsUK]

@@-mind-6841 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Shaicedelic]

I want to laugh but I just genuinely don't get it

[@whoiswheeler]

Brenny big pissed in this one, I love it

[@viksk8er]

This is just the only band that keep pushing forward the metalcore scene . Amazing song!!

[@TheSeaUponUs]

This is just phenomenal like everything they release. Still one of my favourite bands 🖤

[@josephkuhlmann1832]

Fuuuuuckkkk yessss!!!!!!

[@stevesveine1248]

WHEN THE HELL DID JESSE COME BACK?! Great to see Alex Re and Jesse Doreen reunited on guitars. Kyle's drums are perfectly executed and holy shit do they sound amazing! That snare is tight and crisp! The "post-chorus-breakdown" (I don't know what to call it) is totally new for Counterparts and it is heavy and fresh. Well done, gents. Another 5/5 song from the melodic jardcore kings!

[@shiftyshutin]

counterparts has never let us down. another banger. ❤

[@CW_89]

What a great song. This is 100% Counterparts.

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

This just might be the best band.

[@Jmzzable]

First time listening - huge Misery Signals vibes here! Like it, time to listen to their full catalogue

[@brownpunk1794]

Counterparts doing wat they do best..melodic hc. Cheers from pakistan🙏🏿🌇

[@et_music_is_life]

They NEVER miss. 🔥🔥🔥

[@bradleybostwick2426]

I cannot fucking wait to hear the rest of this record.

[@evgenioshadjigeorgiou340]

LET’S GOOOO!!!

[@hellvomit]

This is a certified hood classic

[@xNightxxWingx]

Sick af

[@emoplankton]

every time a banger

[@sleepy9063]

Holy fuck that ending breakdown is absolutely incredible, actually one of the best breakdowns all year so far

[@austinlocke79]

Wowowow 🥵🥵

[@coldhanded]

Goodness gracious

[@GainesMusic]

R.I.P David Cohen ❤