I Listened to BOTH Versions of "Hypnosis" (Sleep Token & Will Ramos)

[@buckybeers]

It always cracks me up when people are shocked when "screamers" can sing. Like the training and control you need to be able to be a metal vocalist is insane. Of course the vast majority of them can sing.

[@justinsayswtf]

You’d think that, but like I doubt Corpsegrinder could convincingly deliver any clean vocals lol

[@buckybeers]

@@justinsayswtf That's why I said vast majority.

[@jordy2x_]

@@buckybeers”vast majority” means you’d be hard pressed to find someone who can’t.

[@buckybeers]

Thank you for telling me that... I wasn't aware of what I was saying when I wrote it. (sarcasm btw)@@jordy2x_

[@lespaul36]

As a dude that worked in the industry, yeah, most of the hardcore/deathcore I met are great singers without the rasp. As a dude that sings and does metal/deathcore, it was adding a layer or 12 to my singing. Controlled singing is one thing, add different flavors of rap and distortion to it is a new game and technique.

[@actualamateur149]

I love Will, but Vessel has one of the most unique voices I've ever heard.

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@tylermartin5802]

He reminds me a lot of the singer of highly suspect but different obviously

[@EH-cd5cl]

That’s exactly what I thought when I heard them, love Sleep Token and Highly Suspect so much.

[@actualamateur149]

@@tylermartin5802 Dude I fuckin love Highly Suspect, and I can definitely hear it.

[@AaronFacciolini]

I feel this.

[@Ahriman55]

I find the original song and Vessel’s vocals make it seem very desperate and broken, like he’s recalling the past or begging. Wills cover and vocals are almost more loving and present, while becoming angry towards the end. It’s like a listening to a love song during and after a relationship!

[@SKJESUS-qk5qy]

Totally agree! You could almost argue that it's like they're both in the same trance like state, but ones sunken in it and trying to escape and the other one is just suspended and lost in it

[@ApocApocrypha]

Will's version blew me away and it's how I found out about Sleep Token. I'm not sure I could pick between the two, Vessel's voice has something it it really special while Will has effortless intensity and power.

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@ainzaida477]

I couldn't agree more

[@JustGerryNow]

I'm sure it's already been recommended a billion times, but there is an official drum cam of this song and it is SO worth the watch. II is an absolute beast on the drums

[@unmike19]

This song and Alkaline. It's fantastic. Insanely talented group

[@OneTapKap]

@@unmike19 wish they would do summoning i wanna see that jazzy drums

[@Spot-t]

I bump this!

[@amandagirard2000]

I heard Will's version first and I am obsessed!! Dude can't do music wrong!

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@llchristensen77]

Will's clean vocals are so damn smooth. I need more of them. Like rn.

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

He recently did a vocal cover of Sleep Token - Chokehold!

[@MAWI0]

He has a Patreon where he posts a lot more

[@psychobetha]

“to experience the glory of both” and then describing Vessel’s vocal layering as “goddamn 7-layer bean dip” this is why i love Alex 😊

[@idontknow-vq9hu]

Sleep Token - Bloodsport (from the room below) is the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Just vessel singing raw playing piano

[@chokovok7231]

If he does this hopefully studio and then room below in the same video! I don’t think FTRB has the same impact without already hearing the original and how it was reinterpreted

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@noneya3292]

I hate how no one ever mentions their cover of "is it really you?" That shit is so damn pretty too.

[@idontknow-vq9hu]

@@noneya3292 it is, but it's a cover. When they're getting into Sleep token we want them to go down that tunnel lol no veer off to check out loathe

[@danes123]

^^^ Blood Sport Room Below is beautiful but Is It Really You is another level

[@TheJaxxT]

I absolutely love Will and Lorna Shore. He is the master of vocals. He’s at an elite level. Absolute God tear. But out of the 2 versions, my preference is Sleep Tokens, and here’s why… it’s the breathy vocals. Vessel has left so much breath in the recording that it’s makes it super haunting (to me at least). It gives me chills and it completely “hypnotises” me. Will has a stunning voice, but I am missing the breath in his cover. But that’s not to say I think Will did a bad job cos he absolutely hasn’t. He has covered this song incredibly well. And his cleans are everything!

[@LuzPanorama16]

This song with Vessel's cleans throughout, and then Will's harsh vocals over the final breakdown. Perfection.

[@TheJaxxT]

@@LuzPanorama16 couldn’t agree more with you

[@STXErad]

@@LuzPanorama16 would love to hear sleep token & will create a version of this together or any of their songs for that matter

[@TheJaxxT]

@@STXErad oh god yes!!!!

[@allystermack2439]

I agree

[@sararoszkowski2915]

I love both Will and Vessel, I do want to hear more clean vocals from Will, it's very unique

[@Randybobandy024]

He did chokehold on his Patreon, highly recommend it

[@sararoszkowski2915]

@@Randybobandy024 yeah I heard it a few days ago!! Loved loved loved it

[@danas3765]

I just heard Will's cover of Chokehold and got goosebumps. I never heard of Sleep Token so I had to check them out.... and now I'm hooked. There's something familiar about their sound, feels like home but also mysterious and dark.

[@devinguy]

Will's cover is how I originally heard about Sleep Token. Came out of NOWHERE with it, too.

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@tracihoeflick666]

We must protect Will Ramos at ALL COSTS! Dude is an absolute fucking gem

[@STXErad]

I love how you've slowly fallen into the Sleep Token Pit, they are so addictive to listen to

[@sorv5790]

The original is incredible already but man, Will is such a monster. In a beautifully ineffable way, that is. And he's such a candid, chill dude too.

[@GobiPup]

I love the production on this song..plus Ramos sounds really good

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@digitalmouse3314]

He is talented and down to earth makes it easy win

[@gobenku1464]

Will's one take was what introduced me to Sleep Token; I loved the lyrical pressure that Hypnosis constantly put out, and I adored Will's version, so I HAD to check out the original band. Fell in love with them immediately, and it's awesome to see them getting the attention they deserve.

[@fluvox2827]

Same!!

[@mastod0n1]

It might be an editing thing but it looks like there was at least 2 takes of Will's performance. Also a lot of times people doing "one take" performances will actually clean up the take with punch-ins as long as the footage will still match up, especially for stuff that is almost studio quality.

[@paul_romero_]

Definitely not a one take lol very audible vocal layers and lots of editing.

[@m.k.1935]

sung through in one take remains a take, even if you add a bit of reverb and other chichi afterwards.@@paul_romero_

[@immaculatemisconception24]

When you were about to begin the Will reaction one, I was like “Alex you got no idea what kind of surprise Will has up his sleeve!” He’s too damn badass!

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@rebeccalevy8491]

This was the first song I heard from Sleep Token and as soon as Vessel started singing I knew they had something special. Safe to say I'm hooked on them now! Alex, your face when Will started singing was priceless 🤣

[@Astr4live]

Sleep Token's version has all these layers Will cant (or didnt want to) reproduce with his cover. the haunting effect gone, half of the atmosphere of the song is gone with it. BUT Will absolutely nailed this cover. It was really cool to hear him sing with clear vocals for once. It's worth noting that this was kinda a '"shot in one take", therefore closer to a live version of a song rather than a studio version. It can explain the lack of many layers on Will's take. Idk if you have already checked it out, but he also covered Wonderful Life (BMTH) and his version is amazing and very different from the original one.

[@moseygosey]

This band has been under everyone's radar for waaay too long. As you've said the drummer (known as ii or 2) is an absolute monster, dude has 8 arms. The singer is known as Vessel and is also insanely talented. Production done by George Lever is some of the best around, great guitar tones and the drum mix is incredible.

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@ninja3687]

The thing that makes 2 stand out so much are his fills. He has some of the most tasty creative fills I've ever heard.

[@moseygosey]

@@ninja3687 absolutely, he’s great at groove but the main thing is the fills and you can hear every single accent, cymbal hit, toms and all. It’s put masterfully in the mix.

[@ehtesham__]

sky van hoff actually mixed the first two albums

[@earthscorcher]

Danny Carey vibes for SURE

[@chrisrivas289]

I love Vessel’s voice, but Will Ramos knocks it out the park! Why the hell is he not singing straight more?!?!? His regular voice is so amazing! I hope he does an album singing with that beautiful straight voice. It really does soothe the soul.

[@williamsummerson1204]

I love both versions. Will Ramos and Vessel are my favorite vocalists in metal today. Their both vocal unicorns. Loved the reaction alex.🤘💙

[@aaronfowler382]

I'm so pumped you did this. Vessel from Sleep Token can't be touched but Will did a phenomenal job and his adlibs are impeccable. I can't pick a version I like more. Sorry dude haha

[@TRISTOM307]

Alex you always have me rolling. This is the best reaction channel on the whole internet.

[@katherinej51679]

Honestly…I always love Will’s covers more. The screaming he adds takes it over the top. The biggest reason I ❤️ Will’s the most is his personality! I adore watching him in interviews. He has that sweet golden retriever energy and just seems like someone fun to hang out with. We know nothing about Vessel and the other ST guys, except speculation and that takes away a huge chunk of what makes me love a band IMO.

[@krisboyte7904]

I have been obsessed with Will's version for a while, so happy you did this!

[@thatguy_5240]

Sleep token is the kind of music I would've made if I had pursued it growing up. It's so fluid and emotional, every song feels like a journey

[@thecomorbiditycurator8018]

these guys are two of the MOST talented vocalists I've ever heard. Will is pure inhuman power, and Vessel is 100% emotion.

[@travisgann6750]

Sleep token is wills favorite band and you can tell he's not just covering a song he's showing alot of love and respect

[@Joeydxn97]

They’re Vessel I-IV that’s all we ever need to know. That’s the beauty of Sleep Token.

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@mathewmilliser5310]

The drummer has drum play throughs. I highly recommend them. Man is insane.

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@rolandod7423]

I absolutely love watching all these reactions to people hearing Wills cleans! They just expect this crazy demon screams and they just get hit with clean baby makin vocals

[@cordellheadrick5890]

There’s a cover of Chokehold Will did on his patreon and it is AMAZING, he might post it publicly soon I’m not sure.

[@joachimlunger520]

Now go and watch Bad omens live Cover of : Sympathy by too close to touch..... Noahs live performance is just out of this world. You would love it i promise :) And great reaction video ! Forgot to add that.

[@Trainwreck_Art]

Dude, the LOOK on your face when Will came out with those cleans had me HOWLING!

[@jtwidmer6185]

Will showing why he’s the best in the business.

[@MSRomsa]

Will's version is good, but the original is just off the charts.

[@Andrew_-nr7zt]

Will absolutely crushed it with his cover and I hope he does more covers like and I hope Lorna Shore finally uses his clean vocals because they will work extremely well with the slower and melodic bits in their music also I'd recommend checking another sleep token called "drag me under"

[@brookiesykes5216]

His vocals are beautiful

[@EnergeticxCheese]

Pretty sure Adam has said there won’t be any cleans as long as he’s in the band so I wouldn’t get my hopes up. The closest we’ll get is probably more whisper/talk sections like Pain Remains 1 or the spoken part at the end of Welcome Back

[@largeformatlandscape]

They're both great in their own way - it's down to taste and, for me, Vessel has such a unique voice and control/passion delivered through it that I'll err on that side...

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@lewcot99]

Alex watch the drummer for sleep token perform this song, you really see how talented he is, it's INSANE

[@_Blackset]

the overlay of will's voice like half way through his version just do it for me, i was full expecting him to take it heavy

[@daylanlee4454]

Thank you Alex, this makes me ecstatic to finally see a content creator check both of these masterpieces in one video.

[@MrJoshDrums0490]

I love both versions. Will’s version was awesomely surprising. I would never count Will as a one trick pony, so his range was very surprising, the screams in the final breakdown are awesome. I love Sleep Token, arguably my favorite band at the moment, so as I said. I love both versions. 🔥🔥

[@hex_a_lexa]

Will is a teddy bear guy with all the demon noises, and evidently the voice of an angel! I love that guy. I think both were amazing. In some ways I like the original more, in others I like Will's cover more. But I'm like totally in love with all of Will's vocals so lol ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Lilith_Reaver]

i’ll keep saying it. react to the offering by sleep token.

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@709mash]

Sleep token may have made a new sub genre: Baby making metal, and I'm here for it!

[@spawnofbhaal]

Everytime I listen to Sleep Token I get a Tool vibe. Not because they sound so similar. Rather because they also have the ability to show me different worlds/planets or scenes through their music. It feels like being high in the best possible way 😂 I can't wait to see what the future has in store for those guys. And Will is a beast. He's oozing talent and everything he's touching turns to gold. 😂❤

[@Llilyth1]

10:20 Katatonia and Sevendust have done something kinda like that (I'm sure other bands as well, these guys are just top of the head). They've released albums that are acoustic/clean versions of their work. 'Dead End Kings' is the metal album from Katatonia while 'Dethroned and Uncrowned' is the same songs in the acoustic/clean style. For Sevendust it was an anthology style album called 'Time Travelers and Bonfires' with some covers of their previous songs along with some original songs. The first track ('Come Down') is incredible, as is the entire album.

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@conjuringspiritworlds]

Katatonia is amazing 🥰

[@SFWUxSavage]

I love how will added his own lyrics to the ending in screams

[@maniak69881]

Will is good but Vessel is just built different.

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@TaylorsOdyssey]

I only know of Sleep Token because of Will! He did a phenomenal job with this cover, and the original is one of my faves of ST. So so good

[@jtr9859]

Everybody talking about Sleep Token and Will, but you Alex, you are a funny guy. Great video, thanks. Music brings us together brothers and sisters ♥️

[@tarablanchard8925]

Omg! I have never heard of ether of these artists.. that second guy I had goosebumps the whole entire time! He sings like an Angel and then his screams are insane! What an incredible vocal range! He blew me away! I’m going to look him up right now.. I have to hear more! Based on this one song I can confidently say he is my new favorite vocalist ❤

[@mayrose9387]

Ugh this was so good. Both versions are beautiful

[@perishxc]

thanks to Will Ramos a few months ago I discovered sleep token with this song. forever grateful Will

[@Dilly-Winkus]

I'm so glad to see you check out more from Sleep Token! Great band! Check out their song "Atlantic"! I personally don't care who they are, I will still appreciate their music. I think it's great marketing and I respect that. One thing is for sure -- they're getting their due credit when they cash that check at the bank, and that's the most important part. We will have to see how the mystery of their identities evolves!

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@theirishkarbomb7653]

Alex you are QUICKLY becoming not only my favorite react channel but also my fav YT in general

[@blusun2]

I’ve been obsessed with this song for months now. Sooo good!

[@wilazn]

lol i love your face when you hear Will Ramos clean voice. you were totally not ready for it.

[@dirtyoifvet5342]

When you think about it, vocally they are completely different songs. The original is done with vessel doing it almost emotionless and creepy (though beautiful) andwill went a completely different route where you can hear the layers of emotion in his sing. Odk maybe I'm wrong. Either way they are both masterpieces.

[@linear_pub]

Will is one of the most skilled and diverse vocalists of today. Vessel is also absolutely amazing. Would love to hear more cleans from Will, and more screaming from Vessel!

[@kieranmcloughlin4380]

For me, trying to take my HUGE Sleep Token bias aside, with clean vocals Vessel is head and shoulders above Will. However, bring it to harsh vocals and the tables are completely flipped. Will hands down there. I do think those areas are where both singers focus on anyway, hence the clear strengths of both are so obvious. For those just getting into Sleep Token, try The Offering, Higher, Blood Sport (from the room below), Dark Signs, Atlantic, The Love You Want, Missing Limbs, Nazareth and Jaws are brilliant starting points.

[@massaj88]

They have me completely entranced. They offer the exact amount of everything I love, all in one. Also II is an absolute Unit.

[@SchnitzeIkuchen]

I saw Will Ramos doing the cover first, which led me to check out Sleep Token

[@teme9132]

This was the song that got me into sleep token like a year ago. One of my favorite songs of all time.

[@saltedl1pstick]

I've heard the original multiple times, and I love it. But this is the first time I've listened to the cover. WILL GAVE ME IMMEDIATE GOOSIES. MULTIPLE TIMES. Also, I feel like Alex & I react to things almost the exact same way, & I wanna be his best friend. 😭 Alex, wanna be besties?

[@xikaryo6735]

It’s hard for me not to love both equally because I’m obsessed with the song. Will does more than enough to justify the cover, especially when he unleashes all hell at the end. Will’s a goddamn demon, and this is just a perfect song. Sleep Token deserved the exposure from this cover, a lot of people didn’t even know who they were and they are a very talented band. All my respect to both of these artists.

[@mikey13086]

I love Sleep Token, and WIll. I honestly cant get into the cover version. it feels like "Sleep Token goes pop punk" until that end part. Feels nasal, whiny and auto tuned for my taste. It's just not my cup of tea. Not like I could do any better. I do respect the effort, and him stepping out of his comfort zone.

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

I love both equally. I adore Vessel and his voice is stunning however Wills cleans are beautiful! And I love the extra bit at the end he did 🖤

[@soulsfang]

Been waiting for this one lol, I knew you would expect Will to take it heavy, and that you'd be stunned by him going for the cleans. I know I was! Hope he ends up incorporating some more cleans into Lorna Shore, pain remains 1 was excellent

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@freshy1506]

Straight up, nothing at all wrong with Wills cover but the original is where it's st. Vessel just has such a unique voice that it works so much better. Great to hear Will do clean vocals though, always like when a deathcore vocalist does clean singing, it really shows off their talent more.

[@jen_jen8595]

Will Ramos is a magical ramen haired fucking unicorn. 🦄 I'm glad you reacted to this after experiencing Lorna Shore so you got the full scope of his amazing voice. I would love to see a Shorna Lore-esque band too. It would be awesome

[@coldmoonlight6361]

Thank you so very much for including shoulder angel Kronk

[@AlexHefner]

can't ever forget about shoulder angel Kronk

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@carriethomas9311]

His video Bloodsport - with just him is ugh! I cant even put it into words. his voice is just exquisite, the words, the piano, the pain in his voice - chills

[@gooseofthecosmos2805]

As much as I love Will, Vessel just brings those sexy cleans a lot more for me

[@madiCOB]

I just love Will’s voice, so he’s a winner for me, same goes for Chokehold, I much prefer his cover than ST

[@DarraKummitus666]

I have no idea how people prefer Will's version. I mean, he's pretty good with his cleans but nothing revolutionary. Vessel is in his own league. But maybe I don't need to understand. Opinions after all.

[@luckadoo7982]

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[@__Raze]

Yeah, Will's cleans are okay, sound kinda thin and a little overproduced, not much richness to the tone and in the bridge for example he doesn't drop the note for the "hypnotize me" part which also just sounds off compared to the original. It's fine, and of the level I would expect from a cover with just a dude and a mic, but yeah not something I can understand placing over the quality of the original. Just a solid homage from a guy that seems to appreciate the original.

[@edelwiess2306]

I just don’t feel the emotion in Wills that Vessel puts into it. Kudos to Will tho, as he’s brought attention to Sleep Token through it, as reactors felt they had to go to the original afterwards, as they hadn’t heard of them at that point.

[@brianknutson-gj9bt]

Maynard James Keenan, call your office. :) Amazing comparison, Alex. Thank you!

[@bendooley550]

You say you wanna know who they are to thank them, but you really dont have to look very hard to find them. The air of mystery or anonymity provides something to the band that the knowlege just doesnt satisfy. I dig why they keep it a secret, cause you dont know them anyways.

[@NotEvenCarbon]

I don't dislike wills version but it doesn't hold a candle to Vessel and idk for me this song didnt need the screams added but I get it, the drummer is the real MVP

[@NotEvenCarbon]

@Mr_AlexhefnerTV lmao

[@Thatskatermetalgirl]

Their drummer, II, is in my opinion, one of the best right now.

[@ericnagle4899]

Will adds that Deftones feel to it almost

[@Randybobandy024]

He also covered chokehold by them on his Patreon. I'd highly recommend it for everyone, so many good covers on there. Almost every immortal song, blasphemian, psychosadistic design and some more

[@gordondreamer]

I love your reactions. Sleep Token is blowing up now & Will Ramos is the beast that takes music to a whole other level. Wills voice is Hypotizing. 🔥

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[@Simp4Ahsoka.]

First time i heard Will's cover I had no clue what came over me. I never expected this AMAZING voice from a screamer. A lot of harsh-vocalists can't sing this includes me unfortunately. I need to learn how to sing too...

[@robrob4229]

just think sleep token felt more like a environment, with good texture and awesome layers and depth evolved from it.

[@edelwiess2306]

Nothing against Wills cover, but I don’t find the emotions like I do with Vessels singing.

[@kelli_is_wicked8080]

Will is the perfect human. That’s said, there is something about the original that just has a different feel.

[@Danimal_Mtb]

I love both! Wills version I love when I need that heavier vocals, I always get the chills towards the end of the song.

[@Kelly30stm]

I love Sleep Token and I love Will! So glad that you did both!!!

[@CMFoodFun]

if you want to see a drum playtrough of Hypnosis, The drummer of Sleep token has put up a video of it.

[@kinglarry3727]

their drummer did an isolated performance vid of this song , he’s so damn smooth and snappy

[@zombie4stomper394]

One of my favorite reaction channels cuz how goofy Alex is 😂

[@Mr__AlexhefnerTV..]

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[@Cpmnk]

I discovered sleep token through his cover and was blown away. Now sleep token is 80% of what im listening to

[@melissagallegos6492]

Vessel sound so much like maynard and will has his own type of clean vocals like that ive never heard will is perfection imo

[@buffpanda527]

I like will's version better. Not that sleep's is bad, I just feel like will leans emotionally into what he's singing about more.

[@missmortis3482]

This was absolutely phenomenal!

[@brandonb2338]

The reverse psychology worked. I am now subscribed. I thought I was already but I wasn't

[@madmaz8890]

I feel like sleeptoken and so ethereal! Like you said and whole different dimension

[@hitman9198]

The original is so much better. Sorry. Will did amazing and as a Sleep Token fan I'm happy he brought more recognition to this masterpiece of a band.

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[@Deltamer]

Agreed