🎵 First Time Hearing Unleash the Archers - Tonight We Ride | ARE WE METALHEADS??

[@cap873]

As mentioned, if you liked this one, definitely check out "Awakening"!

[@adameves5970]

This song blows Awakening away. Not sure why there are so many more Awakening reactions instead of Tonight We Ride.

[@JRec-ql5fc]

@@adameves5970 I agree that I like this song slightly more than awakening, but it’s also a different energy. And I think because apex was they’re most successful album to date and awakening the most popular hit that’s probly why it has more reviews. I will say the laser accuracy of the guitars in awakening makes it stand out from this one

[@stanboyd1]

@@adameves5970 meh thats really all up to personal tastes, while its true I like this song more than awakening I think Call Me Immortal is the best song by them.

[@ioanniskostoulas4448]

This is Metal 100%. Power metal the exact genre.

[@Leninaid]

Yes, this! There are so many sub-genre’s of metal, and this def falls into the power metal category! Jinjer is also metal, it would be considered more classic metal or death metal!

[@guitar_noodle]

@@Leninaid I would say Jinjer is more metal core

[@Leninaid]

@@guitar_noodle that’s fair, there are way more genres of metal than I am aware of! Thanks for showing me a new one!

[@guitar_noodle]

@@Leninaid I completely understand. The world of metal is so vast and complex. So many sub genres. Been a metalhead for almost 30yrs now and the innovation and creativity keeps on going. It’s infinite!

[@cathodd2442]

Yup. Definitely power metal.

[@TheSmithereens80]

Lex is a Metalhead and never even knew it! Love the reaction! Awakening by Unleash the Archers is a good one to react to. You guys would LOVE Nexus by Amaranthe!

[@stevenmatkovich9587]

Lex's face is priceless when she listens to metal.

[@ryanhalien8468]

This is absolutely metal, if anyone says otherwise they don’t know nothin. This is power metal and for my money this band is currently making the best power metal of the 21st century, their last 2 albums, Apex and Abyss are flawless, absolutely perfect, you could pick any song off of either album and it will be good, guaranteed

[@Battletoads2]

100%

[@mike28003]

Just yes

[@JRec-ql5fc]

not an exaggeration at all. every single song in both albums is good.

[@27thangel23]

Power metal from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The singer is Brittany Hayes, but her many fans have dubbed her Brittany Slayes- for obvious reasons. Two guitarists (Grant and Andrew) as good as any anywhere. And drummer Scott... unbelievable. The young lady will love Awakening (Full Band Playthrough) video. Brill!

[@epicmage82]

Metal is THE most diverse genre. More more you dig, the more sub genres you find.

[@kutark]

No. Just, no. Diverse yes, THE most, come on bruh ;)

[@dccreations1361]

@@kutark what's the most diverse?

[@futurewavecs]

@@dccreations1361 - There are so many sub-genres of metal. I don't know any other genre of music that has as many sub-genres. EDIT: Unless you happen to be someone who thinks metal is "rock" then that'd put metal and it's sub-genres under rock. I personally think like Rock broke off from Blues... metal broke off from Rock.

[@RyanBanman]

@@kutark absolutely yes. Metal has been mixed with absolutely every other kind of music. Symphony to rap to pirate music. Cmon what other genre does that?

[@kutark]

@Ryan Banman You failed to mention the "poorly" after been, and before mixed. ;)

[@AM-ko4pi]

Honestly, metal is a bottomless genre. Sub genre upon sub genre. This is metal.

[@NeonNights80]

This is some straight up power metal. Gotta love those soaring vocals and the sublime electric guitar \m/\m/

[@arthurolson9297]

YES! UTA! More please! "Awakening" and "Faster than Light" are great. Their albums tell an epic story. The musicianship is off the charts and Brittney is an incredible vocalist. You won't be disappointed.

[@HighSocietyDrumLabs]

YES! They are criminally underrated and underappreciated. Cheers Arthur!

[@mannistef]

This band is one of the many gems I found out about by watching reaction videos. Like Hip-Hop, Metal has many sub genres and most would classify this as Power Metal. The singer Brittney Slayes is also so very lovable and nerdy. She has done interviews with some reactions channels even.

[@Ephem13]

My first two hours at work are alone, I get to put my headphones in and blast the loudest, heaviest, most energetic metal I know. I'm as amped as Lex once everyone else starts showing up.

[@edwardhunga4488]

Ayyyy!! I love to see Lex rocking out! I would say this is power metal. It’s very melodic and operatic to a certain degree. Fun song.

[@flameofudun8447]

I love your reaction! Welcome to the metal community. This definitely power metal with some 80's metal influences. Love the passion and musical intensity of Unleash the Archers. Every instrument gets a chance to shine (including vocals of course). So much ass kicking in such a short time who would not love this.

[@romteni]

This is power metal. 100 percent metal

[@Drescher1984]

Power metal, symphonic metal and some page/folk metal all have mostly clean amazing vocals.

[@crhu319]

Yes, they're known for enunciation. Opera influence.

[@xSOILBORNx]

Lex's smile can bring light to a darkened soul... That enthusiasm from start to finish, you go girl! You are a metalhead at heart and never even knew it! I'm enjoying watching you (both) go down this journey of discovering different types of metal music. I have so many requests for different stuff I know you will love but feel it will get lost here in the comments. Do you have a Patreon? What's the best way to submit requests to you that won't just fall to the wayside?

[@BradAndLex]

Discord!! You have to chat a little bit to become couch gang level but we basically do the most popular discord requests or have them vetted on there!

[@maryannmarino865]

This is what us 80's babies would call power metal!

[@Justin-nq6kf]

Metal is the best music out there. So vast and lots of diversity.

[@darinosmond2640]

Great reaction!! You'll love "Awakening" by Unleash The Archers. 🤘

[@FrancoUnAmericano]

You should do Awakening with them. :)

[@leeg628]

Lex you would love Halestorm Love bites (so do I) official video. It’s an old song but I’d wager those head phones fly when you rock out. Berto loving the hair man 👍

[@RyanBanman]

I am loving your reactions!!!! I love how you guys are totally into it!! Rock on you guys!!

[@BetterLifeInc17]

Lex is a true metalhead at heart. I love it! Jump down the rabbit hole. Try Awakening next. Subbed!

[@jeremyrios7894]

Great Reaction you guys , this definitely a sub genre of Metal. Lex is Loving it. That's so fucking awesome .True Metal Head🤘🔥

[@stevenmatkovich9587]

Growling and fry screams are making it into numerous genres of music. Metal has so many sub-genres even metalheads can't figure it out. This is definitely metal though.

[@stevenmatkovich9587]

You guys are headbangers and don't even know it. I love it. :-)

[@ZhombieFied]

Another good reactions guys. If Lex likes the guitar... she would really like Unleash The Archers - Awakening It's pretty damn Amazing

[@twnt5861]

Lex will LOVE “Awakening”. Especially the guitar solo’s in this one. And for a different vibe check out “Northwest Passage” by them.

[@jinjerjunkie]

This is power metal, not a genre I ever really got into until UtA, they are insanely talented and I highly recommend their song Awakening!

[@deannaelliott6272]

Definitely power metal! These Canadians rock hard! Lex will definitely love their discography; Pretty much all their songs are super fast and upbeat, and their guitarists (currently Andrew and Grant, but Grant and Brayden here, I believe) flawlessly hand off incredible solos in every one too. If you guys like fantasy/sci-if stories, their last two albums Apex and Abyss are a duology telling the story of an Immortal who is trying to defeat an evil Matriarch who rules their land. They even made a short Dungeons & Dragons campaign out of the story as promotion for Abyss!

[@Wandererdown]

Fantastic reaction! I hope and encourage you to follow the UTA rabbit hole. They have some of the best guitar solos I have heard. I would recommend "Awakening" next if you want to see how well they play their instruments.

[@almuramoo5554]

IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME! TONIGHT WE RIDE Hold on to this moment for all time, this is the night we ride I hear them calling our name Raising the flag and fuelling the flame I'll find my destination; don't tell me where to go I won't give in this time, feel the power Not this time, scream it louder Voyage o'er the mountains and wastelands Far beyond the sea lies fortune No regrets, just live for the fight Renounce your precious lives and ride Take hold of your steel chariot; though ours is gone, lives on Rise to the challenge or fall Nothing will hinder our rise to the call We'll find our destination, can't tell us where to go We won't give in this time, feed the hunger Not this time, growing stronger Voyage o'er the mountains and wastelands Far beyond the sea lies fortune We'll find our destination; let's go! Voyage o'er the mountains and wastelands Far beyond the sea lies fortune Fly, redeem tonight Destroy, renounce your precious lives and ride Ride

[@Sense008]

Metaal head here... Metal is a weird genre in that it has a million subgenres, and often metalheads prefer certain set of even just one subgenre. Unleash The Archers would be under the sub Genre Power Metal. Power Metal tends to be very high energy and fast and often has fantasy themes in the lyrics. Unleash the Archers song Lyrics are difficult to get without the context because they make concept albums that tell a (fantasy) story (written by the vocalist Brittney Slayes), and it's kinda hard to understand what it is about if you don't know what the story is or where in the story a particular song fits. Definitely would recommend more of them though, they rock our. ' Awakening' By them is also really good

[@12Beastn]

I refer to power metal as "dungeons and dragons" metal lol

[@tskwerl]

Yes! I was hoping you guys would get to them. Brittney is amazing.

[@patriciadenham7138]

Lex you just have so much joy!

[@SunOfTheSun]

Lex has great energy!! 🤘🏽

[@JuanAntonio-wj2rv]

This was so fun to watch.

[@NicholasLaDieu]

Thanks for reacting to my favorite song from my favorite band. Loved your reaction. Power metal. I suggest soul bound if you want more from this band.

[@nicholasbrassard3512]

yeah baby! found you guys from your jinjer vids, glad you found these guys :D and yeah, i think yall are becoming metalheads ;) hi from canada! & btw, I suggest the song Awakening by this band if you want to do another one

[@Phantus00]

Great energy, great reaction.

[@boothbytcd6011]

Suddenly, Power Metal fans are born.

[@fromattgill1]

I was very blessed to be able to meet this band and give them a tour. They are absolutely wonderful people. She sounds just as good live if not better. Any song by them is great to react to but one of the better ones is Awakening. Also test your metal.

[@keithstewart9878]

New subscriber here. Loving the videos so far and in particular your Metal reactions. The love and energy Lex gives is just what Metal gives to me even 40 years after first listening to it. I also appreciate Brad not dismissing the stuff he doesn't quite get. The lyrics in Metal can be awesome but it's the feel of the music that drives me in particular so Brad I'd love to see you let go my good man. BUT, BUT, BUT you cannot listen to Unleash The Archers and not do Awakening (Live playthrough) Musicianship and Metal Excellence at it's best and the vocal? Killer.

[@mattgraham2835]

so much energy in their music like making you feel like you can do anything so much uplifting elements holy heavy metal masterpiece this power metal is in good and capable hands in Vancouver BC some awesome human empowerment

[@mx3batdude]

Last night was really fun!!! Happy BDay Berto!!! Should check out “Blind and Frozen” by Beast in Black. Their singer is crazy

[@stevenmatkovich9587]

Ok Couch Gang we need some Nightwish "Ghost Love Score" from Wacken 2013. Introduce Brad and Lex to symphonic metal. This will start Brad and Lex down another rabbit hole.

[@paulriddle7818]

And Epica.

[@stevenmatkovich9587]

@@paulriddle7818 Yes indeed.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

I was scanning for this comment.

[@nadanuff7916]

Would this be considered speed metal? Love Lex! You go girl!

[@Z_TPI]

Basically power metal, fused with a bit of death metal. Power metal consists of fast, technical guitar and drums, with soaring melodic vocals

[@nadanuff7916]

@@Z_TPI Thank you for breaking it down and explaining that to me. Ciao 🎸

[@Z_TPI]

@@nadanuff7916 you're welcome 🤘😁

[@DavePearsonPhotography2000]

Another awesome band (impressed by your range!!). The expressions tell me the answer to your question is... YES! Northwest Passage, Faster Than Light, and Awakening (along with all others in their catalog) is worth a listen!! :) Have a great night!

[@bangalgar]

This is the glory that is power metal one of my favorite sub genres

[@HighSocietyDrumLabs]

We went bonkers at the office when you all were reacting to this. We had a blast watching the stream! Thanks again for reacting to our suggestion, we are lovers of all types of music but I am a metal musician and I preach the gospel of all things heavy AF! We'll keep the super chats coming all day fam, keep up the primo content! Blind Guardian - Valhalla Live at Wacken (the crowd is absolutely insane in this video), please peep it!

[@crhu319]

Fun fact: That desert they're in was an old growth forest a week ago. Welcome to BC!!

[@jessicacarroll6081]

Been so long since I listened to metal, this is fun for me

[@rwxstudio7173]

Most channels react to Awakening first. You go for Tonight We Ride for your intro to Unleash the Archers. Not only that, this band is from British Columbia, Canada.

[@VelcroSnake93]

Some bands that do growls are a bit easier to understand than others, it kinda varies from singer to singer, but UtA is probably one of the eaiser bands to understand when they're doing growls (especially with their more recent stuff). Would love to see you guys react to 'Awakening' or 'General of The Dark Army' from UtA.

[@KelvinKamsg]

Absolutely makes sense that it reminds of anime entrance music, so many of those are power metal-ish or rock. The speedy upbeat nature really sets the tone for hyping the audience.

[@Beatz-he5xe]

Fun reaction guys. I must reccomend the band Nightwish the beste symphonic metal band in the world with arguably the most versitale female singer in the world Floor Jansen. Nightwish is best served live so try Ghost Love Score from the Wacken Open Air 2013 festival.

[@vinceblasco]

This is absolutely power metal. Unleash the Archers is one of the bands breathing fresh life into the genre even as they redefine it.

[@hawkgod14]

Yesh Unleash the Archers! I highly recommend especially three songs from them (they are my favorites): "Soulbound", "Abyss" and "Awakening"! Hope to see you react to them sometime :D

[@ditzfough]

"I dont know what to expect when i hear Metal". Exactly.

[@iankerr435]

Looks like y'all are gonna have to listen to the band Amaranthe next!

[@papadonhomerepairs9700]

You have to put Lex onto KORN. She is such a metal freak

[@crhu319]

Korn, Tool, Oceans of Slumber, Rush, King Crimson, the Floyd.

[@TheCokee47]

A lot of Unleash the Archers music and albums are concept albums. Meaning that the entire album is related, its like a journey from beginning to end. They rarely have individual songs so sometimes the lyrics might not make to much sense if you're just listening to it but when in the full context of the album, it becomes much more clear.

[@Z_TPI]

Damn smart move not pausing during the solo haha it's considered blasphemy 🤣 This band is power metal, fast technical guitar and drums with soaring melodic vocals, fused with some death metal(growls, heavy breakdown at the end). I call the complete package Final Boss Metal 🤘 Awakening is must react next by them (please lol). That's chapter 1 in the Immortal's storyline. It has an awesome playthrough video which showcases the band's abilities

[@theidajawho]

MORE!!! MORE!!!! "Awakening" "Cleanse the Bloodlines"

[@thumper302]

This band just doesn't miss!

[@amandapatten772]

Brittney Slayes vocals are subhuman! This band is phenomenal.

[@beyrevra666]

I think the Lady here is a secret Metalhead :D you should check out more stuff like Unleash the Archers, it seems like she likes it.

[@kraigSteven]

For another strong female lead singer and deep lyrics and visuals check out In This Moment their breakout song was blood. Album of the the same name is also the most popular.

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

At around 6:00 I think Lex meant a Rave, which is generally electronic dance music and dancing.

[@showdust]

The coolest concert i could imagine would be unleash the archers opening for Jinjer

[@crhu319]

8:38 for electric guitar in hip hop, musicals and opera & opera style...try... "And We Run", Within Temptation & Xzibit "Phantom of the Opera", Nightwish, Marko/Tarja live End of an Era And of course "Ghost Love Score", Wacken 2013

[@thomwilson6514]

There are so many good songs by this band. I agree with Awakening but also General of the Dark Army for Brittany's epic, long notes!

[@marcustidholm6775]

This is metal! :)

[@jonnyberggren4598]

There's different kinds of metal. This is called power metal.. Brittany who sings is a wonderful humble woman. Who loves video games, fantasy, and Sci fy. And she is even writing on her own fantasy book... Before singing in a band she sang Alto in an choir and was playing Rugby in sports in a team for several years. Please check out more of this band. That happy girl of you in the middle is very beautiful..!.. Much love from Sweden to ya all.. / J

[@FinishedGamesLLC]

If you want to hear more of her vocal talent, check out their song Abyss. Anyone who says that Metallica is metal but this is not, is a commercial metal head. This band is closer akin to Iron Maiden and Dio. But it is most certainly heavy metal. And it looks like Lex is a natural metal head.

[@attimus103]

You should check out Nightwish - "Ghost Love Score" so you can add another subgenre of metal called Symphonic Metal. Their lead singer Floor Jansen is absolutely amazing.

[@donchaffins1313]

With Metal, expect anything and everything.

[@RonVasil-j4k]

Fun react right there !! This is an older song from Unleash the Archers (awesome song) The newer videos (that will totally rock you out) 1.Awakening(full band play through)2.Cleanse the Bloodlines 3.Abyss 4.Soulbound 5.Faster than Light 6.Legacy. Some older vids are out there also that are insanely good as well. The videos that I mention here are from their latest 2 albums.. that is a concept story work.. This band is Amazing ! If you decide to dive deeper,you will Not regret it!! Cheers !!

[@ChaziChaz89]

The smiles when the leads come in. She a metalhead now XD

[@jen.g.]

This IS metal. It’s a sub genre of metal called power metal. Metal sub genres are super diverse. But as a heads up, people who listen to metal will argue about sub genres ALL day long if you let them. Brittney Slayes (the vocalist here) can sing her ass off. I think it’s time for Slaughter to Prevail, for sure. You need to experience Alex Terrible. Check out “Demolisher”. 🤘🏻

[@seanmckenzie7264]

its power ballard mixed with up tempo 80s metal its very fun to listen to i look forward to the reaction you guys do during slipknot the devil in i filmclip video

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Hey y'all! Just saying, if y'all like the Mad Max theme of this song, I've got 3 songs for you: 1) Cleanse the Bloodlines 2) Abyss 3) Soulbound Unleash the Archers, just saying, LOVES to tell a story! So much so that both the Apex and Abyss albums tell a story -- from beginning to end! And whoever says UtA isnt metal, sorry, but no: Two of UtA's biggest influences are DragonForce (speed metal) and Iron Maiden, one of the OG metal bands (Check out The Trooper, Run For The Hills, Number of the Beast, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Fear of the Dark). And just saying, if you love stories, check out SABATON, another power metal band from Sweden -- they sing about history and military events. To check them out, I recommend Bismarck as a video to watch!

[@kattcity]

Do awakening ...the live studio version please ....you will love it!

[@GrimrDirge]

I think we've got a natural born metalhead on our hands.

[@crswro1690]

Apex and Abyss are 2 albums that kind of restored my faith in the whole power metal genre. gotta listen to them back to back to get the story though. most def worth the time though... UTA is an outstanding band...

[@praelorn]

Metal is a whole blanket term for a TON of sub-genres. Power Metal, industrial, black metal, Nu Metal... the list goes on. Generally speaking I think it’s a group of musicians often fronted by a vocalist (or several) built upon a core of electric and bass guitars, and drums. “Metal” I think invites “raw” into the emotion, but honestly my understanding is pretty rough too. Please take a look at “Nymphetamine” by the band “Cradle of Filth” for a little peek into “Black Metal”.

[@apostleintriumph1758]

This is power metal. Apparently you guys need more of it. Try "The Bards Song/Valhalla, live at Wacken", by Blind Guardian.

[@TheCokee47]

Awakening live studio version is an absolute must! It's the song I tell everyone that isn't a metal head that's looking to get into the sound to start there. Give us some more love up here in Canada with our Canadian Power Metal bands! Also, anyone saying this isn't metal is an idiot and likely just one of those snobby pretentious metal heads that no one likes.

[@punk4everska8]

You guys need to see parkway drive live at wacken with the song the void😍😍

[@tyrantmind]

Please do Awakening by them!! wooooo!

[@pro-v7500]

Whoever that was in your live stream that said this wasn’t metal is clueless lol. Metal is a huge umbrella genre that has many, many sub genres. Next up in the metal genre taste testing needs to be Symphonic Metal, particularly Nightwish. Symphonic is the metal roots, but they spiral out into power, folk, heavy metal, etc. love me some Britany from UTA, but the lead vocalist for Nightwish is easily a contender for best vocals of the present time (in ANY genre). Checkout anything from Nightwish’s live performance at Wacken Open Air 2013 and let the live energy flow through you. (It was recorded and mixed for a DVD/official live album, so the quality is top tier). Best starter songs from that show: Ghost Love Score - very cinematic and grand, both operatic vocals and clean/heavy melodies. More change ups in the music than you’ll even know what to do with. Storytime - traditional song structure with higher tempo music and vocals. Romanticide - heavy and crunchy metal. Great harmonies with male and female vocals. Song of myself, Ever Dream, Ghost River, any many more honorable mentions. Every song is so different, yet so well fitted within the vibe. It’s truly hard to explain until you see for yourself.

[@bradfink22]

100%Awakening yes

[@focus.faith.freedom3912]

Metal to the rock and roller.

[@kennylaysh2776]

OMG. I would LOVE to see you guys react to Amon Amarth, lol. Viking death metal.

[@delevar5780]

This particular niche of metal is typically situated in what is called a wider swathe of AOR. Someone mentioned Amaranthe's Nexus, and that would tie decently close to Unleash the Archers. If you venture outside of the female front vocals, you could check Masterplan, or a number of Swedish acts (though a lot of them stray from prog metal to death metal). Other hype kinds of tunes: Extreme - Play With Me (late 80s fun: ANYONE that loves guitar MUST hear the minor masterpiece at the 2:25 mark) kzbin.info/www/bejne/amiYmGOcj7Osrbc Giant - Time to Burn (pure bluesy step on the gas) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYbKoWhopaiHia8 Allen/Lande - Another Battle (progressive power metal) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bajFnWypodeEobM Heart - Black on Black (criminally overlooked) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2KmhJVsod1njdU h.e.a.t - shot at redemption (bluesy roots) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZeZdWinhZ6Kd8U Hardline - Hot Cherie (cult 90s classic) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfUaGSgndl2iJI This is a toe dip into the myriad genres of metal/hard rock without delving into the death/black metal. ALSO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

[@Deathbird_Mitch]

Y'all should watch the documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey." There was also a follow-up TV show.

[@vhaarr]

There's three things specifically that makes this song (and Awakening and many of their other songs) classify as "Power Metal"; (1) the melody and progressions are mostly in major chords as opposed to minor (just google it), (2) the kickdrums (the ones drummers hit with their feet) are galloping like a horse, and (3) clean lead vocals by a tenor. Dio is the primal example of this kind of vocal style in early metal, and the genre itself was kind of mastered by the band Stratovarius. But there are of course tons of others now, and also other early examples. Stratovarius is just arguably the kind of "defining moment" for the genre.

[@vhaarr]

I love watching Lex react to metal.

[@katwebbxo]

Lex is me everytime I listen to this song 😅

[@fachinimichael]

Can I make a suggestion? Business suits and combat boots by The Agonist... I absolutely LOVE Alyssa White-Gluz!!!!