Hip-Hop Head's FIRST TIME Hearing ARCHITECTS - "Animals" (REACTION)

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

If it's a song by Architects, just expect it to be astounding.

[@garbz1414]

Oh hi again.

[@Raskem_UwU]

Where did ur mustache go?

[@ultimatetrishbhatia]

What's wrong with you

[@djentyman4002]

It’s not astounding. When you look at their whole catalog this is probably the weakest song they put out. It’s just lazy and bland.

[@Dragon_Warrior7625]

@@djentyman4002 well....Your name says why you are not happy with them...😆

[@damiangonzalez1586]

"I'm not on drugs" 5 seconds later: "Woah, that's trippy"

[@Shiraanui]

The song itself is pretty much a drug tbh

[@brianscheuermann9862]

"Gravity" is one of their best songs!

[@finncess4104]

Totally agree👏

[@SimonHelling]

Goddamn Right!

[@MardyBum100291]

Gravity isn't on Hollow Crown?

[@kuurdiii]

Gravity is my favorite song and has been on replay since it came out. Believe it or not lol it’s my fkn anthem

[@nickel1704]

@@MardyBum100291 It's on All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us

[@derekhardy7116]

It's VERY rare that someone introduces me to a song or band that I haven't heard before. Architects.... AMAZING! That is why my son and I bought a shirt from you. Stay positive. You are helping more people than you will ever know.

[@willpestka2745]

Binge their entire catalogue

[@colinbrannon2051]

Please do “These Colours Don’t Run” that one has one of the best breakdowns in metalcore

[@adrianwalle5031]

You had it all ...... YOU FUCKING PIGS!!!!! BLEGH!

[@colinbrannon2051]

@@adrianwalle5031 best fucking part

[@edwardhunter5310]

@@adrianwalle5031 yeah this one is honestly my favourite breakdown in metalcore 😁

[@lukebouwmeester7298]

Iconic

[@malcolmk2878]

Tbh, These Colours Don't Run is easily one of the best metalcore songs. Period. Definitely one of the more important songs in Metalcore.

[@gerrithubrig]

While She Sleeps - Sleeps Society

[@anarautio]

yes!

[@joshua_5683]

Yes.

[@grahamcutress47]

Yes

[@HeavyNerdAdventures]

Yes!

[@MrEveryonesLover]

Yes pleeeeease

[@Max-es3xk]

damn everyone is reacting to this song rn. Its one of my favourite songs atm its great

[@hihhuli1000]

Alex you should react to their whole album "Holy Hell." In my opinion one of the best albums of the past decade and I think it's exactly what you would love

[@omegazx7236]

Best metalcore album ever imo

[@Joeydxn97]

@@omegazx7236 in my opinion it’s number 2 but only to All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us, Architects are the best metalcore band ever

[@adrianwalle5031]

Yass All Our Gods > Holy Hell

[@sarcasm4371]

Maybe I'm overreacting, but have any of you guys listened to their albums pre All Our Gods?

[@hihhuli1000]

@@sarcasm4371 Well I can't speak for others but I have. They are great but in my opinion Architects have developed their sound on all their records and for me Holy Hell is the perfect evolution of their sound. Daybreaker is an amazing album but Holy Hell has that emotional kick that puts it above the rest

[@TheOnlyRealJohnson]

Check out "Holy Hell"!!!!!

[@sofiarossetti7394]

Alex: stops the music to add the song to the playlist Me: "I've literally done the same 30 seconds ago!"

[@ParnellJustin10]

You need to check out other songs like: Nihilist, Doomsday, These Colours Don’t Run, Gone With The Wind, Hereafter.. the list goes on man. This band is incredible. Make sure to look into the lyrics on them, too.

[@SlimGravy2K]

This is soooo different to their usual stuff, theres no BLEGH that they're renowned for. Sam doesn't let out one scream, and for veteran Architect fans like myself at first that was weird. But after listening to this a few times it is absolutely stunning. They've made it work even if it sounds like 2016 Bring me The Horizon

[@BabyBatPlays]

i love everything architects has ever done, listen to their old shit like the here and now and daybreaker, it's a lot different

[@lleytond8287]

"Modern misery" is the song that got me into this band you should check that one out

[@juneauz]

"All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us" is the greatest metalcore album of all time, give it a listen.

[@filipepinto5966]

this instrumental is just out of this world, and his singing is just incredible

[@ZanMan01]

"Royal beggars" or "Doomsday" are some killer Architects songs

[@xGHCxVader]

he already reacted to doomsday.

[@sw33thd64]

Doomsday yes

[@Saibot9200]

Finallyyyyy, I've been waiting for you to do more architects for over a year hopefully this leads to more. I'd suggest Death is not Defeat, Hereafter and Gone With The Wind.

[@dang2564]

Yo, you HAVE to react to “Gone with the Wind” by them. Written by their late lead guitarist (Tom, who passed away from skin cancer back in 2016), it’s basically about him coming to terms with the reality that he is going to die from his cancer. It’s one of the heaviest lyrical songs in metal I’ve ever heard. Also need to listen to “Hereafter,” it was the follow up to Doomsday on their last album. It was written by Tom’s brother about dealing with the aftermath of his brothers death and what to do hereafter. Plus, the tempo change from verse to the chorus in that song is so unique and brilliant.

[@bazkeen]

That's exactly what happened to me earlier today. Spilt my coffee when it came in🤣🤣🤣

[@Cchibba]

This feeling of god damn jup playlist material... is literally every Architects song ever.

[@klamtkp]

And on this week's edition of Metal Startles Alex we have Architects

[@ethanpage3204]

More architects is always a good thing :)

[@theseanie9958]

it's great seeing how much you love this song as someone who doesn't know much about architects. makes me think that this song really could drive new fans to the band, as it is much more approachable to people unfamiliar with the band compared to their typical music.

[@CrappycrapCrappy]

I love this route they're going! Always nice when bands branch out of their style

[@fanzarelli1319]

Exactly, everyone of their albums has been a different style so no one should be surprised by that. Especially because that seems to be the trend with metalcore bands right now.

[@maoraharon21]

@@fanzarelli1319 I like architects but their past albums since daybreaker have a similar style. they just kept on refining it. Not sure from where you're getting that every album of theirs has a different style.

[@fanzarelli1319]

@@maoraharon21 from nightmares to daybreak they add totally different elements to each album. Yes less raw and more defined with each album. but each album has had a different sound. Daybraker slows it down a lot and adds a lot more melodic ambient experimental elements that you don't hear as much in lost forever lost together. They've always been them but there style has changed over the years. And now they lost there guitarist and main song writer so people shouldn't be surprised if they go in a different direction now. I like animals I just hope the rest of the album has some screaming and break downs.

[@davidjones5490]

Yess! Glad you reacted to this! I was wanting to see your reaction! 😎🤘🏻

[@arturoqr14]

Man, you need to do full album reaction of architects. These guys are the real deal. Holy hell for example!

[@ArkaeaFCL3]

0:11 you too? I'm not the only one? Woo! Gojira- lenfant sauvage or the gift of guilt! Please!! Please!! PLEASE!!!

[@Werewolf914]

Dude yes! Can never go wrong with Gojira.

[@panterarocks9326]

Wearing a gojira shirt now!

[@davidfabish-wood5278]

Up the Goj

[@NoobMicesters]

After watching lots of Alex's reactions to metal I have realized his favourite genre is Metalcore songs that utilize industrial elements

[@rlfdavin]

that is exactly my genre I love. hit me with anymore examples you can think of.

[@NoobMicesters]

@@rlfdavin to be fair metal os such a bloated genre now it's hard to find songs even in sub genres because these sub genres are also bloated and have their sub genres inside them. I'm also going to admit I'm not the most diverse music listener. You could try some of Motionless in whites songs (there new stuff is more electronic and if you go too far back then they're a bit samey. Graveyard shift, reincarnate and disguise are good albums (although motionless in white are an acquired taste some love it some hate it) I'm afraid as I said before I'm not the best for finding songs. But have a look around. Just be careful because industrial metal is an entirely different breed and not what this is. This is a metal core song with hints of industrial in it. Edit: to add motionless in white (those albums anyway) are metal core with industrial and gothic elements not just industrial

[@11SkA22]

This reaction video absolutely mirrored my response to this song. I love architects so much, I was so excited to wake up to this song the other day and hear their sound evolution. Just all around a great fucking song!

[@bradkohl99]

This was a different one for old school fans of the band, but these guys can do no wrong. They’ve slowly evolved over time to this point, and Sam has changed his vocal style several times over their career.

[@shimson666]

There's so much going on in the background of this song! The layers of epicness is fucking remarkable.

[@raehex9092]

TEN DAYS UNTIL HALLOWEEN, ALEX, WHERE'S THE REST OF THE ICE NINE KILLS.

[@chrisblack6521]

This was the first time listening to this band. It was BADASS! Can’t wait to hear more from them.

[@mort4u]

The chorus reminds me of early Linkin Park songs. Also my fav song atm.

[@LM_612]

Alex your reaction is how we all feel every time this song plays. I've never seen a video where you're this excited and glad it was this one!

[@010Richard010]

"Satellites" by Periphery

[@bornindissonance]

Architects used to be my number one band couple years back, I loved this so much! Repetitive you say? Yes, but when its crazy good like this I don't even care

[@Su-gq1po]

I laughed my ass off when he threw the hat 😂😂😂😂

[@TheElectroBots]

It's impossible not to headbang to those guitar riffs.

[@realWurstbrot]

Alex still entertaining me a loooot! keep up the great work!!

[@suunara1633]

Finally he reacted to some Architects again

[@sarcasm4371]

Wish he would do some of their old stuff though

[@BlackHazama]

@@sarcasm4371 Everchanger is the shit!

[@sarcasm4371]

@@BlackHazama hell yeah man (:

[@neoneve123]

This is my first fav song of 2021 on repeat! Glad you love it as much as us!

[@gerdrums1]

Alex, my man, if you really looking for this kind of style, listen to more Architects, but, also, you should give a chance to check out Northlane - Quantum Flux

[@MsAiella]

Wouldn't start with Quanum Flux to be honest...Based on Animals I would suggest Bloodline by Northlane. But anyway I would love to see more Architects and Northlane! :D

[@drummerAVA]

Rot is an all-timer for me... that was the kind of metalcore I was looking for, when it came out. Super progressive.

[@metalflower9543]

And Dream Awake

[@HardcoreBlume]

I really recommend AlphaOmega to you guys. A little band from Berlin which is just releasing their fist album. Check out their Song Doomed.

[@homerdj0nt]

@@drummerAVA Rot is in my top 3 NL songs, it survived the test of time, it is groovy, prog, djent, melodic, all at once

[@claymore4935]

I just recently found this song and had the same damn idea. “That is probably my favourite song right now” 🔥

[@CryptiksMusic]

Bro, Sam Carter just shared this reaction in his IG stories today!!!

[@odieooops4171]

My son has been a huge fan of Architects for a while and he’s converted me to a fan as well. Love this song ❤️

[@TheKungarnaskung]

Spiritbox- Rule of nines or blessed be

[@RenalDistress]

100%. What a band

[@AlphaflyINXS]

Alex, thank you! Really, really, really, really enjoyed that one! Wow! Thank you (again)!

[@eviltoad746]

This song is unique as fuck. I've never heard anything quite like it. Love the strange production that gives it a feel like...reality distorting. Architects never disappoints but this, this is another level of delivering

[@Patricioy]

Prepare Alex, tomorrow another Bring Me The Horizon song is going to be released... And I'll be waiting for your reaction.

[@pijpijije7758]

wait what how true is this dont play with me dude i know where you live

[@paoladrazova3495]

@@pijpijije7758 it's true, 7pm in uk time

[@lessur]

@@pijpijije7758 it’s very true. ive heard it, mad linkin park vibes

[@philldavis5653]

I wanna see him react to Kingslayer. That's like Nihilist Blues + Alligator Blood. Shit goes heavy af after being super electronic.

[@richard6200]

Dear Diary Shits all of their other singles

[@infin8reactions]

I reacted to this yesterday mate, its also my favourite song at the moment too , what a FUCKING BANGER!!! love your reaction man!

[@Danrod96]

The song is about Dan Searle, the drummer, dealing with losing his brother Tom, having a daughter, and feeling this pressure to carry on what Tom did with the band politically. Architects are basically a punk band lyrically, and Dan feels like he has to carry that on for his brother, but doesn't know how.

[@miguelvalentinivalea8883]

Check the Abby Road interview. Its not about Tom, they said that they wanted to develop their content and focus on other subjects, to keep the Tom era more special.

[@ashleemccammon3162]

I literally added this song to my playlist as soon as the reaction started. Relatable. Love your reactions, man!

[@craigour1]

I'll tell you a song that makes me feel this way. Bad omens - dethrone

[@jontompkins1995]

Great song🤘

[@johnjackson2349]

Same!

[@michaelwagner6733]

Dethrone is great, but for me personally Mercy is even better. A masterpiece! Bad Omens are just an amazing band...

[@Gingerbreadman1488]

@@michaelwagner6733 I agree, I like Mercy better

[@NoodlesXD]

Architects never disappoint, they are amazing, half of the time in this video they could have easily just shown the lead singer doing a head bop they opted to go with the cool guy with red smoke things....its that extra detail that I love them for, it could be simpler, but no, they go all out.

[@owendalton3958]

You should react to Ice Nine Kills’ The Coffin Is Moving or The Fastest Way to a Girl’s Heart is Through Her Ribcage

[@alonehades100]

A GRAVE MISTAKE AND STABBING IN THE DARK

[@PhotonBread]

When people ask what type of metal I like I can never explain it. Now I’m just gonna play them this

[@scotty12332109]

So heavy man, with the clean vocals i'm really feeling the the new sound their tryna go with

[@DonEBrooke32]

never really appreciate something until it's gone. i've been wanting for Sam Carter to do clean vocals in the band's songs, yet now that i got my wish, i miss his screaming for some odd reason. O_o

[@robertlivingstone3337]

saw these guys when they opened for Biffy Clyro in Glasgow last year. The energy was amazing!

[@RossTheVegan]

Should listen to Last To Fall by Starset if you like this.

[@HCaddicted]

I just heard this song this past week and I can't get enough of it.

[@empressstrange8014]

“I’ve been looking for a song like this but didn’t know how to ask” bro just ask for metalcore lol 😂

[@nmpete3365]

When he throws that mic in slomo I have to pause to change my pants.

[@leakee6249]

Sam just uploaded 'the happy part of your video' on his insta story 🥺

[@HarryOzbonn]

The moment when Alex started drinking then get shock was Epic bro !🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Majorox]

Only album of theirs ive listened to is lost forever//lost together. Loved it so much though. Its heavier that this also, but i liked this a lot

[@omegazx7236]

Listen to Holy Hell, it's their best imo

[@mememe154222]

Holy. Shyt. I haven't screwed my face up. Got goosebumps. And straight up head banged in a long time. Wooohoooo boys that was a straight banger!!!!

[@belovedsonschurch]

React to HOLLOWED HEART by MAKE THEM SUFFER. Please bud!

[@__stray__]

Yes!

[@monikakubiak3536]

OMG! I'm honestly crying because of the way you jumped when the song started hahah

[@jamiehubinski2205]

Absolutely amazing song. New style for the band, with some experimental sounds....and you know what it works. If you get a chance react to Annisokay - parasite or STFU, your sort of style.

[@lechocki]

I love the way these guys are evolving their sound

[@peranberggren]

Now you need to get on the Orbit Culture train!!! ORBIT Culture - North Star of nija live in studio version 🤘🤩🤘 Come on People make him do it 😂🤘

[@coldblade666]

Yes dude! I been recommending Orbit Culture for the longest time! He needs to check out Redfog and The Shadowing or Saw as well. Literally anything they produce is fire. I'll mosh by myself when it plays, my wife and kids look at me like I'm a dope, but I don't care, it's so good!

[@chrisscott820]

Open Eye is my favorite, but Orbit culture is my favorite band

[@peranberggren]

@@coldblade666 🤘😎🤘 Love Saw and Redfog and the new album is my favorite album of all time 10/10

[@peranberggren]

@@chrisscott820 The long scream in Open eye 🤩

[@KoiPondDreams]

Homie, I just watched the life leave your eyes on that opening riff. hah great video my dude!

[@maxmariotti277]

Alex: "HOLY SHIT THIS SONG IS AMAZING" Everyone: Gee I wonder why that doesn't sound like his favorite band at all (BMTH). Jk much love Alex!

[@lilianamariatomaz]

This is me every time I listen to Architects! Animals is a whole new level, what a song

[@TheeEndrew]

I can't tell if I like that breakdown or not.

[@Reaper7mk]

You do...

[@bradyprice1263]

Your response was the exact same when I heard it for the first time! Glad it wasn't just me. Cheers mate!

[@d1st0rt037]

Hey ALEX you definitely need to react to the band ISSUES!! They are a really great post-hardcore band and I think you'll love them !!

[@maksschmidt]

I’m so bummed about Issues. Beautiful Oblivion was in my top 3 albums last year, behind Sleeptalk and P4. If Tyler did what he was accused of he obviously needed to go, but I feel like they jumped on kicking him as soon as that guy tweeted his accusations. I’m sure the story runs deeper, and they have more info than what is publicly available. It’s just fucking sad because they literally struck the perfect blend of heavy instrumentals with poppy elements but without sounding generic.

[@mayonfr]

Oh i waited for your reaction for this song ahah!!! 'm happy that you love it, i think it will be my fav song too, soooooo good!!!!!! :D

[@REAPERX1349]

REACT TO TALLAH - PLACENTA, OVERCONFIDENCE, L.E.D. PLEASE IM LITERALLY BEGGING YOU

[@spoildmilk5249]

He will lose his mind to L.E.D.

[@Kotsoros37]

Tallah is amazing would be awesome if he did!

[@tornado4441]

Gravedigger , match made in heaven , early grave , numbers count for nothing , learn to live Architects have all bangers

[@d1st0rt037]

Hey ALEX you definitely need to react to the band SLAVES!! They are a really great post-hardcore band and I think you'll love them !!

[@SamDiesel2650]

It brought me so much joy to see you this happy man! bless

[@KieranPossOfficial_]

React to ice nine kills stabbing in the dark

[@RandomShinyThoughts]

Man I forgot how much Architects fucking slap. I love them so much

[@jaytheripper13]

This song is so awesome, could u react to this band Dead Girls Academy and their new song Addicted To Your Heart or some more Dance Gavin Dance and one of their old songs The Robot With Human Hair pt1

[@shaynasullivan5832]

It's the synth rock/metal combination. When it's done right it's the best sound in the world!!!

[@d1st0rt037]

Hey ALEX you definitely need to react to the band DEAD BY APRIL!! They are a really great Metalcore band and I think you'll love them !!

[@Shmotivated]

I feel like this is one of those songs I have to grow into. I like it. I just don’t know how much I like it at the moment.

[@ForTiorIJohnny]

react to Tallah - Overconfidence

[@billymcgarrell]

I have this song on repeat and can’t stop blasting it out when I’m in my car 🎤🥁🎸

[@Frankie7d]

Bro, if you like this song, you gotta react to the new #Sevendust song "Dying to Live" (music video) . It'll be on their new album which drops in this Friday! Believe me, it's a banger!

[@victoriastrickland2589]

Thank you for your energy. All times I watch your videos I get put into a good mood.

[@Shidira]

You should also check out their song "Doomsday". You also need Veil of Maya's song "Outsider" and Bad Omen's "Dethroned"

[@davidbastidas9870]

He did doomsday 2 years ago.

[@ishaanhodge3495]

I love that he got so happy over this.

[@01jooe]

You can react to Escape The Fate - Ungrateful

[@ΖαφειραΧαλιλη]

I love your reaction ..... and your hip_hop head ... !!! I still listening this song 3 times a day... ×repeat it every time

[@andreascarlsson2214]

React to the bad thing by Periphery! 🤘

[@thehollow2546]

You really should show Architects more love.