Counterparts "Whispers of Your Death" (Official Music Video)

[@jay_ender]

Find someone who loves you as much as Brendan loves his cat.

[@Ian_97]

*kuma

[@josesaso0]

Settle for nothing less

[@noacog4u320]

@@Ian_97 it's still his cat bro💀

[@tillerphil4769]

@@Ian_97 cringe response 💀💀

[@lancetamama3674]

@@noacog4u320 that skeleton emoji is fucking cringe and overused

[@applepine613]

this song is enough, to make a grown man shedding tears.

[@andrewlynch9738]

And it did

[@alentigana]

For sure

[@brian-wy1fd]

Twice

[@jonahraynebalaberda7455]

Every single time I listen I gotta go hug my cat 🫠

[@deadboysinner]

Seriously dude, I cried

[@192palmforest]

"Make your cancer mine" hit hard man.

[@codyrg0228]

RIP little dude, you will be incredibly missed by not only your dad but the Counterparts community. Rest easy :(

[@SnackJar]

I thought the Cat survived

[@ChristMetalMayhem]

@@Gilky342 NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@donalddlugos6688]

No way kitty died.

[@KeepTheGates]

Doubt it.

[@Byronicwings]

He's still around and happy

[@juliencartoux956]

"It's hard to breath without you sleeping on my chest" ... i'm in tears

[@skutterbuster666]

reminds me of when my dog was a puppy, he used to do the same.

[@reformedstoic1581]

me too

[@IbanezPlayer124]

If this doesn't win r/metalcore's music video of the year I'm gonna riot

[@MakitaMischief13]

I’m with you there

[@TheTm9090]

Literally the greatest metalcore music video I’ve ever seen

[@DMNiss]

Hear! Hear!

[@VillabandNJ]

Same

[@donalddlugos6688]

On the real. More fun to watch a cat sleep then most of the trash videos

[@caseypnw]

kuma is our hardcore king

[@eonblue5919]

Our supreme metalcore king

[@mikexklinsky]

I don’t know how to word it better, but vocally Brendan sounds different in this. You can tell how important this song, and moreover how important Kuma is to him. This is beautiful.

[@chaoticfirearm]

Yeah for real. His voice is visceral here. Really amazing stuff.

[@grizzlybearx843]

It’s such an incredible experience to witness as a listener.

[@xurubinhosx]

I get the same vibe with the vocals in Ghost. both songs are about important people and you can definitely hear how important they are.

[@sielnachtt]

brendan's got that dawg in him

[@kingcobrajfsofficial]

Considering he probably took multiple vocal tracks with varying levels of intensity, you're probably reading into it.

[@Ardis160]

Had to put my 17yo cat to sleep today... He'd been with me since the first year of elementary school. I'll never forget you buddy - this one's for you.

[@dfrindt]

Rest In Peace Kuma. You will live on forever in our thoughts and hearts 🖤

[@arsonthearsonist2928]

No song has ever made me cry. Songs have made me feel sad, feel pain, but none have made me cry, no matter how relatable they were to what i have gone through. But this song. This song is making me sob my eyes out at 1am while my cat is purring next to me. Rest in peace, Kuma.

[@riritheweenie1873]

Same. I’ve never just sobbed at a song like there’s no tomorrow but this song made me bawl my eyes out. And my cat is also just right here being cute and looking at me like I’m crazy for crying.

[@AuroraBorehalis]

Just lost my cat tonight. This song hurts more than ever before. Still a masterpiece.

[@Lettheflamesbeginx3]

I am so sorry. Hold onto this song, I know your cat is still with you in a way and is still holding onto you...

[@batsardcat3285]

🫂

[@clarisseashi]

Lost my cat back in august and found this song 3 days after. For godsake it hurted so bad but man it healed me so hard, this is a masterpiece. Hope Cola & Kuma are friends up there :)

[@LAHowell]

I lost my dog Beau almost 2 weeks ago. He showed symptoms and was gone in 24 hours. I’ve never felt hurt and such helplessness like this. He saved me and he had no idea. It rained when I buried him. I love you, Beau. Thank you, Brendan and Kuma for this track 🖤

[@rareformx]

Sorry for your loss. Hang in there!

[@lukefrantz4985]

💜

[@Blurifying]

so sorry to hear about your loss. I’m sure he knew how loved he was ♥️

[@LAHowell]

@@Blurifying I hope so, thank you ❤️

[@brandonbakervideos]

❤️

[@deadlydoodlestx]

Even though the song is about Kuma, the lyrics are still so relatable to people we love and lose. "It's hard to breathe without you, sleeping on my chest." I can imagine those who have lost loved ones to any form of cancer will appreciate this a ton too. Counterparts kicks fuckin ass

[@vitospano2714]

100% makes me cry a lot. I know it’s about his cat but the sense of loss is tangible to anyone that’s felt that before.

[@oliwidaroli4867]

My Grandpa died few days ago from Stage 4 cancer. Last Night I dreamed about him....He asked me why are you crying? I told him, because you are gone... I never told him how much Loved him 😔

[@popcornplayer4496]

because truthfully, to many to us, just humans in general, pets can become our greatest friends and family in life. it reminds me of the burials and tombs and love and sorrow ancient civilizations felt for their lost pets.

[@Scotticusmaximus]

We all have loss. And this song makes me feel like I’m not the other one feeling this. Like there is comfort that it’s not just something I feel.

[@yeaboi4359]

My mom died of lung cancer and i couldnt make it because of covid laws. It definitely hurts

[@matthewhood8670]

Song fucks me up every single time. The pain in his voice cuts life a knife

[@MichaelJacobs__]

May this song forever be yours. RIP Kuma ❤

[@packedsalt5587]

My daughter passed away from complications during surgery to fix her heart. I fucking miss my little girl so much. It's so hard to breath without you sleeping on my chest

[@ArizonaJewell]

I never thought it was possible for a breakdown to make me cry. I couple years back, I had to put down my childhood cat Sorrel due to lymphoma. It had already spread throughout her whole body by the time she showed symptoms. It was too late to do anything. I was absolutely devastated. A little over a year after that, on the morning after thanksgiving, my mom woke me up and told me through tears that she just found my last remaining childhood cat, George, dead. The pain caused by pet loss is something that nobody seems to understand unless they’ve had pets. It’s a very stigmatized topic, lots of people say bullshit like “it’s just a cat”, but it really isn’t. They’re family. You can really tell just how much Kuma matters to Brendan, and I respect the hell out of that. Super happy that Kuma pulled through. He is one adorable boy.

[@northernxdarkness]

The fact that an animal means so much to someone should be obvious and I've seen a lot of people do songs about their pet friends. But a metalcore song that is so heavy yet melodic, it's different. Brendand lyrics are my fav in all of music. Idc how small or big they are, Counterparts is special to me and I'm so glad that Kuma gets Brendan through tough times and that they both done it. Whatever will happen in the future, I hope you stay strong and never give up the love on your friends, family and pets wich are also friends and family. Love to Brendan for the most emotional song of the year so far. It's just beautiful.

[@chaoticfirearm]

Losing my cat unexpectedly was one of the most debilitating things I've ever experienced. It's really really cool to see a metalcore band make a song about something so specific as that. Animals mean everything.

[@shhsjfkf2832]

Mean more than 90% of people nowadays

[@IFIMTHEDEV1L]

My dog had just turned 10 and randomly got the worst case of DKA. There was no chance of her surviving. There's nothing worse than losing a pet. Even worse when it's unexpected...

[@tylerwill5250]

Animal Lover here. And i love the song. And yes losing them unexpectedly hurts…but try losing your dad that way. I dont wish it on anyone.

[@krm1292]

Also check out Propaghandi - Without Love if you're into skate punk and stuff. It also helps a lot with coping.

[@zeroslastwind6571]

I’m sorry for your loss, I’m sorry for everyone’s loss. I lost my baby boy miles to a stress induced stroke. Our apartment flooded 5 inches and with people in and out, it was too much for his little heart..

[@Hurlesboy]

Lost my boy, Bruce. I miss him so much, this song helps a little.

[@VinnyChezni]

I'm no expert but this is probably the most expensive music video I've ever seen. The production on this is just next level. Leave it to counterparts to be the leaders in pushing visual boundaries.

[@trashcatorange]

vet bills are expensive man

[@maradoubek]

@Scott Krasman I think you missed the sarcasm here

[@jacobminnish7025]

i love how hard you hyping this

[@FloDrum2107]

My god, the guitars are so good man, Jesse and Alex just have a special tone, such a good song

[@MG-il7jb]

Hell yeah!! Blake is beast, but Jesse is the king!

[@jessed6151]

It's like modern day Judas priest imo, 2 great lead guitarists dueling off each other for the many albums they played together

[@snallygaster2946]

Fuck this song hurts so much more now

[@starlit-rain]

Same here. I had to let my 14 year old cat go last year and it was a pain I never felt before. I miss her so much

[@EmanuelSabinoLordofEmotion]

Band of the day

[@kvltr00]

Not even a Counterparts fan but this has me holding my cat and sobbing

[@InakiArzalluz]

Lost my cat last tuesday and holy shit, this hits like a train. Thanks for making music like this

[@BradyOCallahan]

I love my cat so much and cried in the middle of the day listening to this song on the subway. Love to all the cats out there.

[@randylahey3909]

i would never expect to be so moved by a song about a cat. my husky just turned 10 and i'm so lucky she's as healthy and lively as she is. i know her time will come way too soon no matter how long i'm fortunate enough to have her by my side

[@Falconchief56]

This one hits hard. Love you Kuma, love you Counterparts

[@itsnoblesse]

RIP little buddy, you seemed like the most chill cat ever

[@Fozzie420]

As someone that lost 2 cats in 2021, one to cancer and one to old age (14yrs old) I just want to say this is the best music video since Jingle Cats - White Christmas. All the Love and Healing to Kuma!

[@michael_nfs]

holy shit, this is probably the first time when i'm crying because of a song i have a cat that is 17 years old, just 2 years younger than me and i can't even imagine my pain when my best friend will be gone this song is a fucking masterpiece, thank you so much for this incredible work

[@abhisheksawanthxc]

Counterparts never disappoints, man. I love how they manage to get better with every album and Brendan's lyrics game is on another level 🔥🙌🏻

[@jbasti227]

Man’s been keeping busy. Between Counterparts and End, I’m really excited for the new stuff they’ve been releasing

[@Marmenda]

Rest in peace Kuma❤ I lost my cat too yesterday. My dad found her in 2009 and decide to bring her home. She’s been my best friend, a family, my guardian angel ever since. Sadly she passed away alone. If only I get the chance to be with her for the last time, I just want to hold her tight and say how grateful I am for her existence.

[@dvrkstrvnd]

Rest in peace Kuma, this song hits so much differently now

[@chasesilvey8386]

May just be the best Counterparts video/song ever. Kuma the legend🤘🏻❤️

[@SlapChopMyShamWow]

I’m mainly a drummer so obviously I pay the most attention to Kyle and how incredible he is but everyone in Counterparts is just so unbelievably talented

[@generalMills222]

I'm a drummer as well and have respected and love the work of all 3 main drummers but I listen to this band for the guitars, can't stress enough how good Jesse and Alex are. One of the best bands I've ever heard

[@MG-il7jb]

Hell yeah! Kyle is goat, but i think jesse and alex is masterminds

[@batman-sr2px]

@@MG-il7jb can y'all explain the guitarwork.

[@jessed6151]

@@batman-sr2px they play in drop c tuning alot, they play parts off of each other in both rhythm and lead and that's why, imo you get such beautiful sounding songs for so many consistent albums When these 2 guys are playing. If you look up the tabs for their songs you can see how wonderfully written it is.

[@therealcleany]

This hits different. I lost my father because of cancer when I was 5, two aunts, two uncles and my beloved rabbit (who was like a dog or cat to me. At least she acted just like that). My mother has cancer right now, so thanks Brendan.

[@eonblue5919]

My God dude... I hope your mom stays strong and so do you bro, cancer sucks, but can be beatten with treatment and effort, don't give up, I send you all my support, she's going to get through that shit, stay strong! 💪

[@tomb1272]

I hope your mother is well x

[@circling-girl]

Love and best wishes to you and Kuma, I feel the same way about my cats and am just blown away by how beautiful and true this is.

[@xavierschair]

rest in peace kuma 🖤

[@TheSullivan23]

In 2016, when I moved to Florida, I lost my beloved Artemis to heart failure on valentines day. For a solid year I couldn't recover from it, and it was hard not to continue on. That pup was the world to me. Brendan touching base on this song with something he cherishes means a lot. I'm glad Kuma is alive and kicking and filling Brendan with joy. Keep Kuma close to your friend.

[@doku382]

You can hear the importance in the song. Reading these lyrics had me crying. My cat is my little buddy and I honestly feel the pain in his voice.

[@davebryan8416]

My cat is in the process of dying today and I hadn’t really listened to this band until now when I searched them on a whim. Very serendipitous that I found this song/video today.

[@Elllieeeeehjkl]

i’m sorry. hope you’re okay

[@jordanrussell2801]

RIP Seamus. You kept me alive and I’m absolutely falling apart without you. See you soon bud

[@brahewalkermusic]

My best wishes to you brother, I was here a year ago and I'm still here right at this second, I miss my boy so much, I'm sure Seamus was the absolute best friend to you and he's always gunna be there, take care friend. ❤

[@thecrudest147]

RIP seamus

[@DESOLATENY]

didn't pay attention to a single note too busy staring at that handsome sleepy boi definitely a 10/10

[@axcelarellano23]

YOOO, your music slaaaps

[@muhammadadamfarizi5217]

HAHA ME TOO

[@Coreybyrnes1]

I just found out about this song about 7 minutes ago and this song hits me in the feels I lost my oldest cat who turned 10 a month ago tomorrow. I feel like i was meant to find this song to help me through my grief with missing my best friend.

[@wachooonn2]

Unwavering Vow was cool, but this one might be one of the best songs counterparts have ever written, the melodies, the heavy, the passion in Brendan's voice delivery and lyrics, beautiful, I can se Alex re in the second verse

[@FIREHOSS92]

I lost my wonderful shadow after 21 years and it absolutely eats me up….let the salty waterfalls begin..

[@dylanmacdougall3253]

Rest easy little one

[@JoshArtsideRealMKDoc]

lost my boy Murray this morning. I hope he goes somewhere with endless treats, countless rides to take to no particular destination... and the delivery truck army better have packed a lunch because he's gonna be raising hell at all of em . love ya buddy.

[@aspected]

This is the most Counterparts song Counterparts have ever written.

[@jackiechain8380]

My dog just got diagnosed with terminal bone cancer so now this shit hits heavy to me. Fuck cancer.

[@DivineWind95]

As someone who lost my best friend, Winston, my cat, a little while before this song came out; I want to thank Brendan and the boys for this song. RIP buddy, I can't wait to join you again somewhere, someplace.

[@ScrappinWithChey]

my husband and I’s cat Mishka passed away a few months ago from advanced kidney disease that we caught too late, and this song was on repeat for a few weeks… we sure do miss her. Thank you for making this song for your sweet baby. May they always be with us. ❤

[@PlaceHolder994]

I'm only just getting into Counterparts, and I never got the chance to see more of Kuma, but it is always sad to lose a pet, or in the case of Brendan, a companion. I hope Brendan knows that he was an important part of Kuma's life just as much as Kuma was important for him. Kuma will be remembered by old and new fans alike thanks to this video and song. Sleep well little one.

[@LunaGray97]

I just lost my baby Toby. Thank you for this music . Rest easy all kitties who have left us with a hole in our heart 💔

[@officialxomusic]

Just heard the news, we'll never forget you kuma ❤️

[@danbmx445]

The guitar is so good

[@ndypermata]

every single is a new banger, never disappoint!

[@gogmalo2534]

rip kuma what a babe :’(

[@Babyknuxx]

Whiskers of Your Death 🖤

[@LouSassles]

My dog crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday….coincidentally I find this song and listen to counterparts again. I’m a wreck and my heart hurts 😞

[@rezaaaldi]

its so heavy but my eyes covered full of tears. thanks Brendan!

[@SamuelGSherman]

Brought here from NIK NOKTURNALS best albums of 2022. Never heard of them. This shit made me CRY while driving

[@Crashking416]

RIP to this legend

[@sergiofernandez7318]

I lost my dog over a year ago. She was real sick. I was thinking of her the entire time listening to this. I miss you sweetheart ❤ we'll meet again one day.

[@Rizz3n]

Nothing more metal than a video and an honest and loving text about a cat. Hope that Kuma stays healthy for a long, long time!

[@evanwear5887]

Biscuit (June 2, 2014 - November 8, 2024) I miss you so much sweet girl. You're my best friend until the end of time.

[@AchromaticChameleon]

EDIT: RIP Kuma. I'm so sorry, Brendan. KUMA FOREVER. -- YOU LOOK GOOD, KUMA MY BOI. We're all so happy that you pulled through

[@statesminds]

:/

[@kurogk4877]

:(

[@AchromaticChameleon]

@@kurogk4877 TELL ME ABOUT IT. 😢

[@ludoecrudo]

The love and affection that these amazing little creatures can unknowingly give always goes beyond my comprehension. I'm happy that you were by each other's side.

[@omnibusprimephd7914]

RIP Kuma. I'm glad Brendan has immortalized you with his love ❤️

[@PapiDeLonge]

always be my fav one :')

[@mimiocre]

Wow, I actually cried... This song hits on a different level. RIP Kuma...

[@Lineage2Iowa]

That kitty is simply vibing

[@branm25]

As someone who has lost 2 fur babies in the past 2 years, this hits home. Ill forever love you Frankie and Nugget❤️

[@eonblue5919]

Hope you stay well now, the love they gave you stays forever 💪

[@eduardocaballero6096]

man...🖤🖤🖤 just🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 cats are my best friends since I was a little boy and all my life they're always has been there till now, i have 4 cat friends in the present day but one got sick , he's the first cat I get after I move out of my parents house, after I get married and he was a present from my wife because she knew I love cats, thanks to the Drs he's still with me after almost 10 years but now i have to give him medicine every day to stabilize the sickness , so this song its just an amazing thing that I would do for him too, this lyrics and music are so powerful thinking about it, they are such an amazing friends and family , greetings from Durango Mexico 🖤🤘

[@alexvazquez3968]

One of my favorites Counterparts songs, rest in peace Kuma 💔

[@snipeherrera85]

Always cry with this, I will never be ready to let my cats go, but I hope that they will live in my memories forever

[@g-magz9502]

I love that this is about Kuma omg. What a king

[@xx_kr0wl3y_xx]

this song hits. easily one of the best metal songs to ever be written. its so good it will bring the entire metal community to tears in unison.

[@Kidcrowley]

Rip Kuma, bumping this banger for him

[@joseselis6084]

R.I.P simba love you forever my dear cute and supportive cat hope we meet again...

[@mandar620]

Rest in peace, little buddy. You'll forever stay with us in this song :)

[@MrCharlie066]

Best music video of all time.

[@SlinkyTHAshooter]

Sounds like a long lost track from tragedy!!!!!! Loving this so much.

[@sophia231990]

I balled my eyes out. Pet loss is damn hard

[@ralphozer2037]

This is awesome love mr kitty

[@dylanthewmusic]

R.I.P. Kuma! 💔 sending nothing but love and positive vibes to Brendan and Leah.

[@jesk743]

Just stumbled upon this video for the first time, and needless to say I'm sobbing. I lost my cat unexpectedly back in June and and his loss broke me. These lyrics hit hard and you can tell how much the singer's kitty was loved💜💜💜

[@richardhague7501]

Man, I got four kitties of my own. I can't even imagine....love you boys. The only band that can put out a song this emotionally specific and do it like Gods.

[@postpup]

lost my dog last night. he'd been fighting cancer for a little bit, and I'd spin this song as a way to try and cope. I didn't want to lose him, but I'm glad to have been able to spend ten years with him. this hits a lot different, but I'm still so grateful to Brendan for writing something to help make it hurt just a little less. I love you, Jolly. forever your savior, as much as you are mine.

[@CharlieViking95]

Rest in peace, little guy. 💜

[@Rick-mo2zm]

Lost our dog to cancer in June of 2023. My wife text me her Facebook memory from 9 years ago today when we had rescued him. Then hearing this song literally an hour later...sitting here like a mess at my desk at 40 years old right now!

[@jakeuhhb]

This song has a new meaning now… we lost the family cat 2 nights ago… he was the absolute sweetest and handsomest boy there ever was… he was more than a cat, he was my brother, our chonky boy… i wasn’t as close to him as my mom and little brother were but how tragic this was for our family is fucking me up… RIP Finn… ill scream this shit for you in october…

[@hodge_feather]

God this song hits so different now. I don't remember the last time a song had me sobbing.

[@jamiecross8275]

RIP Kuma, the counterparts family will miss you forever and you will never be forgotten

[@ShuriBear]

I have listened to this song hundreds, perhaps even thousands of times. Every time I just start crying. Such a masterpiece.

[@MichaelJacobs__]

Kuma doing backing vocals on the album. Imagine.