FIRST REACTION TO UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - Awakening

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[@matthewdawson129]

Try “tonight we ride”. “Cleanse the bloodlines” “wind that shapes the land”. Their last 2 albums are just awesome

[@kjaniga17]

The Wind That Shapes The Land... What a banger that one is 👀

[@truellaksala]

Amen

[@DrSkeff]

This is Power Metal lads. I recommend Tonight We Ride if you want to see the band perform in a video and also hear Brittany belting it out even more.

[@joejacobsen6822]

I'd call it more Speed Metal.

[@Singlecartest]

I call it power-core. It’s power metal but they have a lot of metal core influences especially their old stuff

[@radicalstanza3614]

@@joejacobsen6822 Then you'd be mislabeling it.

[@mattysoho]

Not a huge power-metal guy personally, but these guys are undeniably talented at their craft. Your 'riding-into-battle-with-sword-held-high' analogy feels spot on for this. 🤘😄 Keep up the cool videos, fellas! (Oh, and here's my obligatory request for Contortionist - Language 1/2 😁)

[@drumlord8772]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS! I literally just saw them live LAST NIGHT! Welcome to the Archer fam my guys.

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

Did the vocalist voice sound like the record?

[@drumlord8772]

@@marylandstationmusic9422 Yes, without any plugins or reverb of course, everyone sounds a little different. Plus there was no doubling or harmony tracks, like you hear in the chorus. But It still sounds pretty much spot on. I HIGHLY reccomend you check out Cleanse The Bloodlines from them.

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

@@drumlord8772 dope !!!

[@drumlord8772]

@@marylandstationmusic9422 I will keep my eyes and ears out for it. As well as a specific part of that song that always gets me to make the STANK face.

[@scottgarboden4529]

Release the Cracken is a line from Clash of the Titans.

[@Metal-Mayhem-Ministry]

I just saw this band 2 days ago in Joliet Illinois and Brittney Slayes is the real deal! She can sing as good live as she does in the studio. Her vocal range is ridiculously amazing.

[@j0a3k]

When you got up with the half-time at the end it was everything I feel about that moment in the song. It's such an epic song and it just goes so hard the whole time then finally you get that groove to punch out the ending. Love it. Great reaction!

[@Wasteland_FX]

Another huge request is "Slaughter to prevail - Demolisher", their drummer and vocalist are crazy, never heard such a thing ever... honestly...

[@doomtumor]

11:52 Those feels when Unleash the Archers hits you right in your soul.

[@justinmillikan2258]

Cant wait for Brittney's reaction to this reaction. If she reaches out to you guys, you should absolutely bring her on... your reaction was great!

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

That would be dope

[@drumlord8772]

@@marylandstationmusic9422 Brit has done a lot of interviews with reactors before. So this is totally a possiblility.

[@Z_TPI]

@@marylandstationmusic9422 Fix the band name in your Title. You're missing out on views. Your video doesn't show up in the Unleash The Archers/(reaction) search results. It shows when adding the name of the song though. It should help. I recommend Cleanse The Bloodlines as the next song from Unleash The Archers. It's a bit slower, a bit heavier, a bit more dramatic, and it has some interesting double kick patterns. No solo, but it has a nice bridge, a quick interlude, then proper drop back into the chorus. It's also chapter 4 of 20 in a fantasy sci-fi story told over 2 albums (10 songs per album). Awakening is chapter 1.

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

@@Z_TPI Done! Thanks for looking out!

[@michaeldelvaaca1993]

One of the best bands I've ever seen live. Walked out with my mind blown and my ears permanently damaged lol

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

I'm not a huge power metal fan, but Unleash the Archers are special. The Wind That Shapes the Land is one of the best metal songs of the century. Funny you should mention "Tekken" because Japanese video game composers have been hugely inspired by 80s metal and power metal. The dude who makes the Guilty Gear fighting game series also composes music and his soundtracks are all like this.

[@sethhachmeister6543]

Also, I promise that these guys are passionate about their music. Their energy live is so incredible and they really bring it every single night. They are currently doing a short US tour and one of their guitarists, Grant who also does the harsh vocals, streams their shows on twitch between two different accounts (either granttruesdelluta or Unleash The Archers on twitch). It would be awesome to see some new people in the chat each night.

[@almuramoo5554]

IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME! AWAKENING To look up into the night's sky, to see the stars they are changed To know a thousand years or more have passed, and I am the same This mountain hollow that keeps me in a suffocating embrace A prison and a safe haven, it's always been this way Lo, a new master calls me to awakening, I know this one brings the end Far out beyond the darkness I've been living in it's true, a whole new world awaits Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die My path begins with the new dawn; a voice is calling my name It always starts as whispering then manifests to a scream I'm drawn to the creature that wakes me, bound to them by the curse My soul exists only to serve, a covenant of birth Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die Come to me, awakening Follow my voice, come to me Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never Lighting my way in the night To roam; to never die

[@Patrins]

If you liked this I think you should check out Wintersun. Either "Sons of Winter and Stars" or "Time".

[@Helgimar1980]

Sons of Winter and Stars would probably kill you judging by this reaction. Its 14 min long and awesome from start to end. Cycles through about five different metal styles effortlessly

[@gonzalolopez1368]

"me and my army!!!!" I got the exact same feeling!!!!! We ride to death sort of things ... Awesome reaction

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Hello, boys! Glad y'all are loving some Unleash the Archers! To clarify, the movie you were thinking of was a Greek mythology movie -- something like Jason and the Argonauts, Immortals, or the movie that had Perseus fighting Medusa (I believe that one had Sam Smith play Perseus). That being said, I've never heard Awakening referred to as an anime theme song before -- but it fits, given Awakening is the first song on the Apex and Abyss albums that tell an entire story from beginning to end. Awakening is basically Chapter 1. Now, if you want to hear some music that could be battle music, check out Ten Thousand Against One, The Matriarch, The Coward's Way, Soulbound, and The Wind That Shapes The Land (which sounds like the final fight between Neo and Smith in The Matrix movies). A couple of other songs I listen to that I highly recommend for battle music: 1) Iron, Within Temptation 2) Together We Rise, Wind Rose 3) Cover: Warriors of the World Unite, Feuerschwanz (Original by ManowaR)

[@truellaksala]

I love this reaction n I love this song. More please lol. Someone recommended Tonight we ride. They not wrong. That is next

[@brianlafrazia8237]

Great reaction fellas! This song kills! Incredibly talented group.

[@sabbelfatz2906]

Loving your reactions guys. As a little tip for the heaviest breakdown in music history: Pantera, Domination live in Moscow 91. Absolute classic

[@elitejudah]

You guys should look into Killswitch engage if you like music like this, check out my curse or end of heartache... Black singer and very good drumming

[@billattercliffe8655]

They're from Canada so of course they're chill. Watch a live performance on stage and you'll see a different beast. BTW. since you're Brits you'll appreciate this. Brittney played Rugby all through high school and university, so when it comes to riding a charger into battle, while waving a sword, you'll be following Brittney. She is a classically trained singer and that opening belt was a typical power metal wail, but with real power.

[@barryvanbeek8868]

“Go half time!”… It’s a beautiful thing! 🤘

[@rynnziolkowski4642]

It's called vocalization Britney uses multiple vocal layers on top of the main vocal line she calls it her "choir of Britney's" very well used and as someone who has seen them live (actually just about a week ago) she doesn't need the layers they are just extra badassery to really make the album version slap. The really cool thing about the album this song is off of (and the album they released next as well) it's a story. The immortal is the main character and who Britney is portraying as vocalist, this is the first song off the album Apex and this song details the immortal being awakened from his slumber in a mountain by the villain The Matriarch. The immortal is tied to some divine covenant that whoever wakes him controls him and he must do their bidding. For the album Apex the matriarch tasks the immortal with finding her sons and bringing them to her so she can perform a blood ritual to become immortal herself (though without the servitude). The second album is a continuation of the first albums story where the immortal is now tasked with defeating the Matriarch

[@mnepohuijapingvin]

Man you 2 are hilarious! Insta subscribe, keep it up ✌️

[@boonejbruce]

If you haven't explored much of this genre, you really should go back to the granddaddy of them all and check out Ronnie James Dio. Specifically, I think you'd enjoy 'Stargazer', done with the group Rainbow. It's from the 70s, so it's not as hard as this, but yeah. Also, not judging by any means, but that leather jacket would look a LOT better without the barcode sticker. ;)

[@fourtyvi2]

Great reaction guys, for something to absolutely floor you with talent and execution - LOVE BITES "Holy War" Live... Trust us on this

[@NetProphet76]

He’s trying to say Clash of the Titans. And you want Tonight We Ride or Abyss next…

[@mikeharrington878]

The identifying characteristic of olde skool power metal is that bass gallop. UTA ftw!! 💓

[@johnladen9988]

Dragonforce - Through the fire and the flames 🔥

[@chrisxdeathxinfiniti]

Next one Drangonforce-through the fire and flames really good power metal🙊 but do the full version

[@ninjaritto]

I can't stand Dragonforce, but I agree with you, the full version of Through The Fire and Flames is a must see.

[@joannebarker7694]

P.s Jinjer are very diverse with their songs. There's reggae, jazz, hip hop, death metal influences in the music, it doesn't all sound like 80s long haired def lepord stuff

[@elliotfriedmanmusic]

You guys need to react to: Alter Bridge - "Blackbird". It's an underrated masterpiece in the rock realm!

[@CrazyIrishmen7]

Clash of the Titans was the movie you were thinking of. However you were technically both right, that is a thing that happens in Pirates of the Caribbean.

[@lmderailedful]

The song "Peppered Cancer " drums play through

[@joshuacanipe7688]

This is quintessential power metal. Galloping, rousing, triumphant and victorious. There is no losing in power metal only victory!

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

😂 only Victory!! That's what it feels like

[@Chris_Bro_aka_MR_PLAT1NEM]

Oh and the movie was Clash of the Titans I'm thinking you were referring to.

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

YESSSSSSSS thanks Chris

[@boonejbruce]

In fairness, the Kraken -was- kinda technically in Pirates of the Caribbean as well.

[@boonejbruce]

But yeah, "Release the Kraken!" was from Clash.

[@ZoneTapes]

Power metal, Power ballads and nwobhm if you dig this. Recommend; manowar - all men play on ten, judas priest - painkiller, mercyful fate - dangerous meeting, scorpions - send me an angel, heart - alone, thin lizzy - soldier of fortune

[@1danwynn]

Haha! Love you guys! Britney Slayes is a classically trained singer so the belt at the start is defo real. And, spot-on re influences; her hero is Bruce Dickinson, the singer of Iron Maiden. I see lots of great suggestions for more like this in the comments but I'd add my weight to Cleanse the Bloodlines - about a sorceress who must kill her 3 sons to gain immortality - and, if you want more of that epic feel; Afterlife. Want any suggestions for Megadeth? I reckon you might like the instrumental Into the Lungs of Hell. Another epic one! Also, Peace Sells - about the hypocrisy of power and war, and Holy Wars - about imperialism and the Middle East. Enjoy, and peace!

[@alanthomas7219]

John Carpenter vibe, that comment nailed the feeling of the song right there 👍

[@zarkaun96]

Any of thier songs! This is god tier music!

[@themoose0221]

They just dropped a new track! Green and Glass, go check it out!

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

Somehow you've come this far without anyone recommending you react to Jinjer's Pisces (live session) and Nightwish's Ghost Love Score (live from Wacken). These are two tracks every reaction channel has to hear... it's like a right of passage!

[@joannebarker7694]

Jinjer all day long

[@redfielduniverse]

Nah...every reaction channel doesn't need to hear them because all it takes is for one reactor to say they dknt like it or Floor's voice and they get bullied into submitting. Literally I saw it happen on like 5 channels until they said they liked the song by them. Nightwish fans are too ruthless when their opinion is not shared.

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

@@redfielduniverse Lost in Vegas didn't love Ghost Love Score (I don't think they loved the Jinjer either) but they're still one of the biggest reaction channels on KZbin. If you're going to be a reaction channel giving honest opinions you better grow thick skin and realize that many hardcore fans will not take kindly to you not liking their favorites. Those fans are just a small part of your potential audience, though, and if they only care about that band they probably won't hang around much anyway.

[@redfielduniverse]

@@jonathanhenderson9422 no but the difference is some are ruthless. Having tough skin isnt enough. Some people get bullied on their social media or find family and bully them. That's not having tough skin, that's the viewer's being bullies and not accepting that people have different opinions. I can bet you if a really big reactor said that they didn't like Floor's voice, disliked Nightwish's sound, and ultimately hated their style of writing, that channel would be in the deep end on the abyss. Like Millie for example, she reacted to Nightwish and added to the community and when she stopped doing reactions, Nightwish fans began to bully and accuse her of being fake. It's not tough skin, it's the viewers thinking they are superior and are somehow defending Nightwish when they are pushing others away from potentially getting into it when someone dislikes a song. The reactor not reacting to the song isn't going to harm them, its listening to the song, not liking it and risk a chunk of fans leaving because they can't accept their opinion. But sure, he can listen Nightwish, he may like it. But if he gets into Nightwish, I hope to see some Epica reactions and not Sancta Terra or Stabat Mater Dolorosa

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

@@redfielduniverse You can block people from social media, and I can almost guarantee that it's a small minority of fans who'd do stuff like this. Plus, many artists/bands have toxic fanbases like this. You either have to deal with it, not be honest in your reactions, or just not have a reaction channel at all. Those are your three options. You can't just avoid every band/artist that might have some toxic fans who will try to "bully" you if you don't like them.

[@Johnnybanarna]

The boys caught the spirit of power metal

[@raymondharnack4160]

Yes that’s how power metal makes you feel, you’re doing it right 10:51

[@raymondharnack4160]

Grabbing the sun power metal pose witnessed at 6:22

[@michaeltodd7008]

Amazing musicianship.

[@kyleharmon853]

damn that studio is tight

[@TCELL24]

If you want to hear more of that style of singing in rock you should check out some Ronnie James Dio. Holy Diver would be a good song to start with which I think you'll like as it has a superhero kind of vibe. Tenacious D has some cool stuff too.

[@amandapatten772]

Check out Tonight We Ride by them, it's like a leveled up version lol

[@KurzWebber]

I’d like you to react to Man Made God - In Flames, great Swedish melodic death metal band but it’s purely instrumental. It’s insane. In Flames all round great band

[@sethhachmeister6543]

Incredible reaction. I really loved seeing how into this song you guys got. Some more songs from UTA to check out: Cleanse The Bloodlines, Apex (no video), Abyss, Soulbound, and Faster Than Light.

[@epicmage82]

Ah, power metal. Love it!

[@timomusyal7044]

When you like this.... Its time for jinjer pieces live Session!!!!. 😅 😎 🤘 🤘

[@justn707]

“Release the Kraken” from Clash of Titans

[@Z_TPI]

They play a mix of power/heavy/melodic death metal. Adds up to Final Boss Metal 😁🤘🇨🇦

[@mr.trashtastic3947]

"I feel like I'm riding a horse, with a drawn sword." Granted it's paraphrased, but perfect description of Power Metal. It's supposed to feel huge and epic! Great stuff gents!

[@excaluber23]

Man that was exhausting! I feel like i just ran 100 laps around the house. Cool song, and nice job on the review.

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

🤣🤣that's exactly how we felt

[@rebeccabrenner985]

LOL i feel the same way at around the 9 min mark. i cant handle it lol

[@joannebarker7694]

My favourite boys xx Please will you do Jinjer pisces the official live session from napalm records xx

[@dcinsc]

Welcome to POWER METAL my dudes!!

[@jaredbarr3406]

"Release the Kraken!" I think you're talking about "Clash of the Titans".

[@brettemurphy]

Wet shoes, as comfortable as socks but grippy on the bottom

[@andrewjackson5741]

Best vid yet boys! 🙌🏻😂

[@jonatasbras813]

Hello guys, can you listening Gojira please? I think you gona like it. Gojira Pray live at red rock (extended version)

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

Got a feeling we're gonna get round to it

[@timomusyal7044]

And a must reakt is junna drum Cover!!!!

[@TheSmashbrowns]

The reason they're not hopping around like idiots is because this is literally footage from the studio recording. They were recording the final track. It's not really a music video.

[@beastmode8985]

Very much Iron Maiden meets DragonForce

[@ct5625]

You're thinking of Iron Maiden more than Megadeth, I think. I can't say I'm that into the theatrical power metal side of things but I have to admit this is fun and Britney has an incredible voice.

I see what you're saying about it being an "anime" song, and I can really see myself making an AMV with it 🤘🤘

[@Chris_Bro_aka_MR_PLAT1NEM]

Yeah one of my favorites!

[@IronMetal]

"half time is cheat code" 😂

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

😂

[@mikey13086]

great reaction guys. if you want more from them, i like the song "faster than light"

[@shawnski001]

Fun reaction fellas! Also going to recommend another female fronted band, Nightwish. Floor Jansen is of Freddie Mercury calibre. Unreal. The gateway drug song for them is "Ghost Love Score", live in Wachen 2013. It's another song that will have you thinking you are riding into battle. It is an unbelievable performance with many ebbs and flows. Hope you try them out! Cheers from Calgary!

[@hamburgers7817]

What's up fellas! Ejony your reactions, been watching your chanel for awhile, fun to watch. I have an artists I think you would genuinely like, bc I know you guys aren't rockers but mostly react to bands in the rock genre. Please check out Alina Baraz- Make you feel. She is like RnB/house music but so completely unique..... and if you want more bands like what he just listened to Coheed and Cambria, or Protest the Hero sound very similar to this. Thanks for all the content!

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

Well one of us is more of a rocker and the other a lover of just good music in general, guess that's why our channel is the way it is, noted on the reaction suggestions 👍🏾

[@pmorton7960]

You may dig "Harnessed in Slums" By Archers of Loaf. Critically underheard band..

[@maximebemer3407]

Im very surprised you never reacted to Nightwish... Let's try Storytime, Live version at Wacken 2013 , the correct speed version.

[@felipecampos3045]

he was actualy doing RR-LL with his feet there, i dont think you noticed that, witch is way more dificult than R-L-R-L

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

I'll let JB respond to this when he sees it😊

[@fartvader84yearsago8]

Since you are getting into metal, you should react to Wintersun - Sons of winter and stars

[@michaelgreen6613]

He's tapping and sweeping.

[@fibreuxkmftrbl7315]

Requests Clipping- Enlacing&Pain Everyday Machine Girl-Global Fandemic

[@arthurbradley8754]

One of the best songs that has the same fist clenching vibe is blood of the kings by manowar

[@Themartinezjoeshow]

Messuggiah- bleed drum cam

[@jamesday1819]

For theatrical vocals and technical metal, I would strongly recommend Trivium. The song "Shogun" specifically. They have plenty of good songs, but the work they put in on this one shows. One hell of a prog metal song.

[@dcinsc]

Nah man...she has legit pipes.

[@johnladd8421]

Clash of the titans!!

[@barnababatani1186]

Power metal got you! The drummer does double strokes on each feet... I have no clue why. I'm not a drummer. Maybe you can help me understand it.

[@cjkoehler]

You guys seem like you would be way into Gloryhammer and BABYMETAL with their epic theatrics and musicianship.

[@M88827]

Check out time will go on

[@rndmnmbr4289]

Go half-time...take my sub

[@ninjaritto]

Excellent reaction, gentlemen. I personally am not a fan of power metal/fantasy prog rock, but these guys are ok. I'm not sure if you're ready for something harder, but being a drummer, you may enjoy Tomas Haacke from Meshuggah. May I suggest "Clockworks" or "Bleed", the live drum cam play through? The syncopation and polyrhythms Tomas Haacke writes is insane!

[@michaelgreen6613]

Clash of the Titans!

[@michaelgreen6613]

That's the movie you were trying to think of lol.

[@pmorton7960]

SELF, sophomore Jinx. You won't regret it.

[@MrMattf727]

gotta sinc the audio to the actual video man. drove me crazy the whole video

[@naughtynonsense]

Clash of titans is the movie I think Charlie is talking about lolol

[@marylandstationmusic9422]

😄 yep!!

[@joannebarker7694]

Semitones 😁

[@abatage]

the genre you're looking for is "power metal" or "symphonic metal" ;)

[@russellricketts295]

Gojira!!!

[@richardmoseley2915]

Do some Symphony X....kings of prog/power metal

[@timfarrow1545]

Clash of the titans is the film you were after