HEAVIEST Breakdown of 2023?!

[@bbussey1967]

As a 56 old metal head. I have to thank you for turning me on to so many bands. I never would have heard of.

[@Crcmvnt]

I’m 37 and my 3 year old is already getting into the metal. Metal is forever.

[@MRMESQ1]

55…there are a few of us.

[@di0__0ib]

52 we're here 🤘

[@definfected]

46 and going strong..still ❤ my metal!!

[@blahblahsen1142]

Okay well apparently pushin 40 in this chat is not very impressive but here I am. I may grab a bass and jam to this at some point. What are we in, double drop C?

[@tooernn]

Breakdown - chorus - breakdown - chorus - omegalul breakdown. I love music structure 2023.

[@tylerjones8145]

I def was sad when I heard he was leaving but like his replacement is actually really good AND we get to see Ryo explore more?? Absolute win for both parties

[@BoOsT697]

Same here man I’m impressed with both Ryo and the John

[@MrTyler7070]

Cool name bro

[@suketherurouni37]

Definitely gives off some J-Metal vibes. Lots of great stuff coming out of Japan in the last decade. Jiluka, Unlucky Morpheus, lynch, NoGod, and Devil Within come to mind.

[@altuervo]

Bro forgot the metallica of j metal. Crazy how babymetal actually started within the past decade

[@suketherurouni37]

I didn't forget about Babymetal, I just typically look past them as they've reached a huge mainstream audience. Similarly, I didn't list some of my other favorite Japanese bands like X Japan, One OK Rock, Band Maid, My First Story, Girugamesh, ACME, Man With a Mission, Jupiter, Animetal, and L'arc en Ciel because while I love their work, it also isn't as hardcore as the ones I previously mentioned. They're all a bit more modern rock than hardcore.

[@CriticsConfession]

@@altuervo imagine thinking babymetal is the "metallica of j metal", like how new here do you have to be? put some fucking respect on X Japan, Heath literally just passed away this week. no shade on babymetal either, i been fw them since the start but be so for real

[@altuervo]

@@CriticsConfession i more meant metallica as in "popular asf band that everyone new to the genre immediately thinks when they hear of the genre" but ok go on ur rant

[@altuervo]

​@@suketherurouni37fair thats y i said metallica lol they r mainstream asf for metal

[@hytellus]

Saw Crystal Lake last night with Brand of Sacrifice, Spite and August Burns Red, and I'll be honest, as much as a Ryo fanboy I am, CL completely stole the show last night, the new singer is a monster live, super energetic guy

[@rickyhuizar1049]

That’s refreshing to hear bc im getting tickets to this show as well and have seen Crystal Lake 4 times prior to Ryo’s departure and they were always insane. So I’m glad someone has seen them with the new vocalist and had a good time!

[@Stomach_achesx]

same, saw them in london and it was absolutely mental. the new guy is amazing in his own way and the rest of the band are absolutely crazy live too

[@Mass-produced]

That gives me hope for CL. I was afraid he couldn't do Ryo vocals.

[@coleG112]

God the ride cymbal tippy tappies during that breakdown were my favorite part. I love great cymbal work.

[@dre1334]

Tippy tappies 😂😂😂. So spot on. I’m gonna start using that. Thanks ✊

[@ZakM93]

Saw these guys live a week ago when they opened for stray from the path and the energy they had was honestly awesome and really got the crowd warmed up. Fair play to Ryo for doing something different and pushing the boundaries.

[@CatalinVlasin-tj4nr]

haha feel you,i was so tired already at stray from the path,starting very strong with knosis

[@NickSibz]

IMO Ryo has always deserved more recognition for his vocals. They're insanity.

[@hataba814]

Hoping for a Nik and Ryo collab one day 🔥

[@embertheraccoon37]

Check out the Termina track "Wounded Masquerade." It features Ryo on it (and Nik is one of the members of the duo, sooooo....the collab is real).

[@embertheraccoon37]

Also, I believe Ryo will be on Nik's stream on Twitch today (in three hours) so if you want to come hang out for that too, you can!

[@jonathanmelton5329]

Fucking nailed it bro

[@IcedSlayer13]

“I think I Crystal Lake fucked up a bit” hahaha no shit man. This song is WILD!!! The second breakdown is one of the most savage I have heard. Ryo pushing into Deathcore vocals now and I’m here for it man 🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥👀👀👀

[@Duskeroth]

Imagine if BMTH collabed with Ryo. Trendsetting at its best!

[@mentaltelepathy24]

That be wonderful

[@jdnfss]

I'll loose it this should happen if possible

[@TheOleay]

that would break the community

[@IcedSlayer13]

Pray for Plagues era BMTH and Ryo would blew us away lol

[@make_it_so52]

Nik never fails to open me up to some crazy awesome bands!!! I’m here for it!

[@niabi_neve]

ah so cool to see them here! I'm a huge fan of ryo. saw him live multiple times and I was always surprised by his skills. knosis just his different, I just love it

[@chillybeats3209]

I cannot wait for when / if they release an album, holy god

[@m310grass]

I think this the fourth time Nik’s said most insane track, the others are Deep in the Willow/Everything is quiet now by Knocked Loose, Viking by Slaughter to Prevail and Venom by Jiluka

[@nmk1515]

I've seen him in live few times in Japan and his performances is just LIFE i cant explain how heavy, beautiful and good his performance is. I love him

[@mrbeard7579]

You know it’s good when Nik freezes in confusion to soak it in. What a track!

[@Wollestar]

I have seen them live on their current europe tour together with stray from the path. They put on such a great show. First band of the evening and they had the room bounce all over the place.

[@johnnygalaxy9022]

Damn.... This rivals Jiluka's Venom breakdowns! Absolute Fire...! 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@xtrafe5953]

I think nik forgot about that video already

[@johnnygalaxy9022]

@@xtrafe5953 He also reluctantly had to admit it was good at the time. Lol

[@theyurireviewer]

Just saw John with CL last sunday. Can’t wait to see Knosis stateside when it happens.

[@kirotii1]

Well this goes in my playlist..

[@90Zook]

Thanks for all of the musical introductions Nik

[@ChickenLemon9204]

Metal breakdown good

[@harakiriamvs21]

I wish Doujin Metal Bands also has an attention while talking about J-Metal. There is a lot of great Doujin Metal bands like Imperial Circus Dead Decadence, Holmgang ov Gensokyo, Kissing the Mirror, Thousand Leaves, BLANKFIELD, Unlucky Morpheus, Takamachi Walk and etc.

[@TangenteStaub80]

Seeing how we get this kinda style from a lot of Japanese metalcore bands like paledusk, jiluka and knosis can we agree to call it japancore?

[@ludens1472]

I'm not 100% sure about it but I think Maximum The Hormone Or Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas started it. If we abbreviate the name to J core, it sounds lit. Also LOVE your pfp, just discovered them a few months back and the album slaps

[@Philtoid]

That breakdown sounded like the last dying thoughts of a dial up router

[@crypnoss19]

Ryo is the GOAT. The excitement i get with every release hes apart of is inexplainable lol

[@sadpotato7029]

it'd be so cool if nik could get alex terrible, will ramos, and ryo kinoshita together on a collab project

[@EichiMV_90]

Thats literally the best core Song of the year. Thanks Ryo. You saved Metalcore with this ❤

[@reubenk7331]

Awesome stuff! I can't wait to see what else they come out with! I also need to look into what happened with Crystal lake because I really liked them . Ryo is so freaking good and we all know more awesome stuff is coming!

[@mentaltelepathy24]

Lets have a talk about the end of the song, those brutal growls that RYO tossed out were ear ripping good time.

[@earthscorcher]

The breakdown hit at the end and we had the same exact look. I actually started tearing up for some fucking reason? Fucking grotesque.

[@sparkythebuilder]

5:00 Nik has a stroke.

[@ArtDamage7]

That breakdown is the first to give me goosebumps since Despised Icon put out Light Speed.

[@Disturbedmelloow]

Vinland Saga Survive Said The Prophet- Mukanyo. Amazing song! Amazing anime too

[@Disturbedmelloow]

Holy thicc af breakdown. His vocals went lower than I thought he ever could. Insane shit.

[@kristennification]

I like how you talk about this video like it was a song..that was a god damn experience. Thank you.♥

[@lost9050]

I loved this one by Knosis because at first it sounds like a punch in the face, then Ryo caresses the wound, then punches us in the ribs, then gives us a soft kiss on our waist and ends by slowly cutting all of our skin 🥰🥰

[@smrrap5989]

Very well put! Honey and Hatchet all in one!

[@rogerdodger9712]

Moarrrrr Darko sounds, we love it

[@M4calicious]

Song is Yakusai by Knosis

[@xpndblhero5170]

4:30 - This was so good and he was laughing.... Then the end changed his mind. 🤣🤣

[@ceceliataylor84]

Happy weekend everybody 🤘🤘!!

[@SIRebrum]

"How to *Behemoth* in 30 seconds" 🚫

[@thepotatolord3052]

Yes

[@mamosixx878]

Saw them last week in Madrid supporting stray from the path. Knosis is absolutely insane! Ryo is one of the best front men I've seen so much energy. But Yosh was not there? Wondering is she still in Knosis?

[@yoshikazu1225]

He is the producer but also doing his band at the same time so his schedule might be tight in Japan right now. (comment from a japanese metal fan)

[@DEW1TT18]

so fun fact, im an idiot. the first metal i ever saw live was crystal lake supporting Bury tomorrow. I had never heard of them at the time. i just saw stray from the path and Knosis supported them... didnt know it was the same geezer until now.

[@andrewhenry1419]

Yarn visuals brought to you by "Don't hug me I'm scared"

[@Livemetalclips]

The first song gave me major Bad Omens vibes

[@rudyravenous4456]

In a world of extremely unreal distorted and heavy this transcends by at least an entire level!*~☆ 🤘😈

[@Bruno_Coutinho84]

Nik please do a "How to Falling in Reverse in 30 seconds" short and then a full song please!!!!

[@jaeha7886]

00:36 why is that skyrim thing so funny to me lol

[@drumurrrgh]

saw these guys open on the current Stray From The Path tour and they were fucking sick! So much energy!

[@Griffolion0]

Nik's vinegar stroke face trying to figure out wtf was going on at the end was incredible.

[@brandoscreamo]

i’m addicted to his lows🥵

[@Hadgerz]

Knowing that HLB released an album this year...my first reaction to the vid title was 'o rly?' After hearing it, yeah that was pretty heavy.

[@SarahCharles92]

@2:41 very much has Deathcar by Fightstar vibes in the video.

[@Griffolion0]

Holy shit I never thought I'd see a fightstar reference in one of Niks videos lol.

[@SarahCharles92]

​@Griffolion0 Fightstar is a top-tier band, in my opinion. There are very few bands I would rather listen to, if given the choice.

[@Griffolion0]

@@SarahCharles92 I agree

[@ProtusMose]

My boy put in a buildup to the buildup to the breakdown

[@stinky752]

ive never heard of knosis but this song gave me the chills

[@danibles1648]

Thank u for saying the fall of ideals. Besides 6 being a classic metal song of history the album is perfect. Banger after banger that makes u want to keep listening to the album. Shanon Lucases drumming this calling is a great track one phenomenal drums

[@stubennett7364]

Seen these guys supporting SFTP a couple of weeks ago and smashed it.

[@rboots121]

Nik's reactions to those weird glitchy breakdowns are just too funny.

[@hunterking6033]

Is this what happens when you HyperPop Metalcore/Deathcore?

[@omegasybers1110]

Disgustingly heavy. Love it

[@starius1154]

Found Survive said the Prophet from the dang ole Vinland Saga theme.

[@ellomotto31]

that entrance smacked me in da face 🤣 this is 🔥

[@melonjolly47]

Wait. What are the snakes from? Haven't they been on your background for a hot minute? And now they're his album cover. Super sick track.

[@outcastmetalmedia]

We appreciate you checking out Plagues a few months back but since then a new track has been released in the form of “Resurgence” and the band and myself would love it if you could check it out. I personally think you’ll love this one! Plagues - Resurgence

[@Emily_Grace333]

Freaking love resurgence!!

[@_Horrorkid_]

You all NEED to check it out. You don't wanna miss this.

[@Nutmeg498]

Yes please check out plagues and their new song resurgence, it’s a absolute beast of a song

[@ickyvicky715]

Yes! Omg go check out Resurgence!

[@Vedrfoelnir]

Can you imagine?! A full reaction vid of Resurgence by THE Nik Nocturnal?! 😭 I'd go absolutely crazy! Please do this Nik! 🎉

[@ChickenLemon9204]

How did he see the dislikes on the video

[@chrisc7764]

There is a Chrome extension called "Return KZbin Dislike"

[@profound369]

KZbin revanced does it for me

[@aaronclark5787]

He is using dark metal magic

[@SIRebrum]

*Black Metal*

[@DinkyMax]

1m subs perk

[@daviddearth7058]

Can't say that I've heard that last little bit from him before!! Wow banger

[@poncho7626]

Ryo is such a monster.

[@pjnuccio7587]

Get it nikkkkk!!!!!!

[@Glacshot0]

this song feels like a dbz fight lmao, we go up then we go down then we go to climax goddamm.

[@drtheengrumb4439]

Should do the NIK NOCTURNAL 2023 METAL/DEATHCORE AWARDS and let the fans vote.

[@thepotatolord3052]

Just metal generally would be better

[@oopirates96]

New Paledusk song Rumble is awesome also.

[@thebuckethatguy]

Best thing Rio has ever touched in his entire career!

[@Mass-produced]

Them and Darko give me hope for experimenting metal.

[@Keksoe666]

I'm gonna see them live in Germany in July and you got NO f*ckin' idea how hyped I am!😝

[@BraindropOfficial]

I’m just surprised u haven’t reacted to the new Brand of Sacrifice single ‘Blinded’ .. Absolute technical carnage … 🥵

[@It-b-Blair]

2000’s metal vibes! Definitely sick

[@thesecretown]

with Knosis and Jiluka electronic breakdowns are the best

[@jasonpoland5507]

And now I need to add this one

[@crf250x4]

I never stank my face, but THIS?! I couldn't hold back

[@ketaku7515]

yo Nik, not sure if you have, but have you checked out Omerta? They are kinda numetal metalcore kinda stuff, very similar similar to this. I see a lot of comparisons of them to like early Slipknot and stuff as well.

[@Ryo7_7]

Instantly rad! 🔥🤘

[@hunnaspain18]

Homie went straight darko bro I love it that last breakdown was INSANE DARKO IGNORANCE AND DESERVES TO BE ON BEST BREAKDOWNS

[@EP-Bossman]

Knosis are sick, but live it can be a bit confusing to watch, saw them with stray and I must say the crow was like wtf is going on, met the main man though, very nice guy!

[@TheNurkie]

You should check out the band This Is Me Breathing, if you haven't before.

[@irishfan31242]

That was the best experimental metalcore I’ve ever experienced.

[@K1NGT0X1C101]

I 100% can hear the Survive Said the Prophet in this

[@Kekoapono]

I know it’s not new, but are you ever going to react to The Poetic Edda by Synestia & Disembodied Tyrant (feat. Ben Duerr)? It’s great deathcore with plenty of riffs!

[@DoveAndGrenade79AD]

That breakdown sounds dystopian in the best possible way

[@AngelLWJ]

Ryo is a beast🤘🏻🔥

[@Darknight0781]

I'd say the heaviest breakdown is still in Forgotten Kings by Mental Cruelty

[@experimetalfan8851]

WE DO FUN METAL THINGS HERE.

[@fisty1232]

Around the older songs they remastered them, making them sound better production wise

[@robmortimer4150]

“Paledusk who?” … SOLD!

[@StarlordStavanger]

Glad to see Nick finally uses the "Return KZbin Dislike Button" extension, available in Firefox btw! (and chrome)

[@metalmowytone]

That end bit showed so much potential

[@mikeporreca1453]

What an absolute smash

[@Talking_Bout_Driguez]

Definitely got some goosies on this one, such a banger!

[@metalhead2221]

Anything Buster touches is gold