Counterparts "Unwavering Vow" (Official Music Video)

[@BaenaCarcosa]

The chorus lead tho

[@MrPatrickbuit]

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

[@LegendaryBrandon1]

It topped Sanctuary for me

[@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

[@IDyslexiaHave35]

That middle breakdown is life changing

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@warmonger8799]

Awesomeness

[@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.

[@jhodysetiawanarung6916]

Jesse has the illest riffs and melancholy melody so far

[@donnyrizky6236]

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

[@orrenlilly5809]

For sure. Reminds me of Shai Hulud

[@danfirth2678]

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

[@austinwilliams6805]

Oof

[@StressboxMA]

Best drummer I’ve heard in damn long

[@Wilbrown89]

OG lineup with Kyle B behind the kit? Perfection.

[@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...

[@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

[@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

[@iUnicycle8]

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

[@orrenlilly5809]

Counterparts slowly climbs my all time favorites list. A very hard sound to find

[@ajwoods8638]

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

[@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]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@jorgealexphoto]

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

[@BloodShutEyes1]

This band will never leave my #1 spot.

[@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

[@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! 🙌🔥

[@seppomontaalasmaaman1339]

0:57 those stick hits in the beginning of the breakdown is a nice detail added by the drummer. :p

[@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

[@enamlennahc1701]

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

[@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

[@OGDITZ]

The end literally makes me tear up and get chills lmaaooo

[@TattooedTabletop]

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

[@giannistsakirakis1026]

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

[@mandar620]

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

[@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

[@xx-jp2yt]

THIS. BAND. NEVER. MISSES.

[@xNightxxWingx]

Sick af

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

This just might be the best band.

[@TheSeaUponUs]

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

[@sithaananda]

THE CHORUSSSSS, fuccckk!!! too gewd!

[@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.

[@drpelipper]

Glad to see you guys here. Love u

[@Blurifying]

well hello there

[@stompingrabbit]

you guys should tour together just saying

[@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.

[@QTIP95]

Best Counterparts song to date

[@viksk8er]

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

[@knockedgoose4206]

they just never get old

[@iliev93]

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

[@persilpeople]

This band is seriously better than it’s ever been, incredible longevity.

[@leeandyleee]

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

[@abhisheksawanthxc]

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

[@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.

[@slctrev]

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

[@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

[@Wilbrown89]

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

[@maxwelld23]

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

[@ryuiti9886]

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

[@roldy2966]

Yup, they’re still awesome.

[@brandonswinson3033]

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

[@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

[@chepss]

Good to see Jesse and Alex are back in CP!

[@CW_89]

What a great song. This is 100% Counterparts.

[@NicolasSchaII]

This is peak Counterparts

[@ThePhenomonalOne2920]

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

[@XandycamX]

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.

[@EmskoppSascha]

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

[@emersonnunez9396]

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

[@MattiasHellgrenn]

Damn this album is going to be sick!!!

[@HollowEmptiness]

These guys continue to amaze me

[@Immolator772]

this band is criminally underrated.

[@mets23569]

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

[@DiLL-PiCKLe02]

can’t wait to hear the rest honestly

[@Hockeyjew702]

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

[@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.

[@oxmodius]

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

[@retrogamer41_sepiamta]

1:54 onwards is just beautiful. Like a foreboding tantrum waiting to happen. I love it.

[@24p0]

Counterparts, you nailed it again! And what a brilliant work Kyle did on drums!

[@downhomedysfunctionpodcast4287]

Every album somehow follows what I need musically to get through the day. The live experience is even better. If this isn’t the best band on the planet, it definitely is in my eyes.

[@DOwhutnow]

Absolutely yes

[@Crashking416]

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

[@alexmercer7530]

Never been this quick to a counterparts video before

[@JCDenton2000]

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

[@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.

[@dhimazaditya]

God , I Love Counterparts

[@Axelisonfire]

Counterparts is back to his best ! Those riffs and melodies are sick af

[@iw.agusap]

Alwaysssssss!

[@big_tuna9197]

Love this band and this song

[@thedefiant4196]

gotta luv it

[@mylife_asthomas]

So they're just never gonna disappoint then, nice

[@japanesecinema6736]

It is counterparts. What more neeeds to be said. Beautiful hardcore music.

[@Wilternative]

Getting a trace of BMTH's It Never Ends in that chorus. The "that I'm ok, that I'm fine, that it's all just in my mind" part.

[@adellachris]

the lead in the chorus makes it hit so fucking hard. and of course, Brendan’s super impactful lyrics perfectly placed. in love with this song.

[@theoccmsrazr]

the guitar part in this song is untouchable.

[@shiftyshutin]

counterparts has never let us down. another banger. ❤

[@IvanEmoNaruto]

Beautiful

[@svnsemusic]

this band never disappointed me

[@fyrest8842]

Just discovered through the Revolver's interview of Murphy; song just awesome, already in love!

[@huntersawesome8587]

Love how it’s heavy and melodic at the same time! Rock on!!

[@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!