Kardashev - Snow-Sleep (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@metalbladerecords]

Lyrics: “Wait by the river.” “Something has changed. Something is different, I know. Where have you gone? It’s getting dark. Was I left behind? You’re far away! Where have you gone?” Fear. Child hardened by snow. Given up to the cold. “Where have you gone? It’s getting dark.” “Follow along the riverbed. You’ll find her waiting there. Breathe into your hands.” She yields to the ground. White breath above A quickly waking ghost. She knows This is the last moon. This is the last time she’ll lie awake Screaming out. Asking forgiveness. “Mother! Please come back!” “What did I do?” “Why did she leave?” “I didn’t mean to…” “I’ll do better, I swear!” “It's my fault!” “She did this to herself!” Was I left behind? You’re far away. This is my fault. I will be fine. Where have you gone? You’re far away.

[@tdogg1281]

Awesome songwriting

[@jeffthejinjer]

Wow this is deep!! Love it!!

[@dewaynepack1344]

Whoa i cant be the only one who had these lyrics hit them right in the feels damn bro

[@BirdOfHermes83]

@@dewaynepack1344 I have no feels!

[@fearless3073]

I'm confused what the song is about exactly

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Much love to y'all at metal blade for setting up this premier!

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

Ayyy the man himself! Love your channel. This song is pretty sweet.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

@@jacobeberhardt1649 Thanks so much for the kind words my dude!

[@KardashevBand]

Get out of here, nerd. #imissyou

[@robinlove6981]

Kardashox academy should do a reaction to this song. Think he might dig it

[@heidevolk_le_gueux]

@@KardavoxAcademy hey you know what that track remindes me a lot of xantochroid, actually Kardashev reminds me a lot of this band you should definitely listen to it !

[@DeanLamb]

Very excited to see how this turned out! I had the pleasure of filming the drum footage with my buddy Sean on the kit :)

[@KardavoxAcademy]

AND IT LOOKS AMAZING!

[@KardashevBand]

You did so great! I'd love to get more of Sean playing other songs! I wonder if we could poll our audience...

[@johnvivian2089]

Love you Dean!

[@0x20pirate]

ASED BASED OH MY GOD FUCKIN BASED DUDE BASED B

[@GazerPlur420]

Great job Dean

[@chibedaq]

I need that guy from Kardavox Academy to analyze all the vocal techniques of this vocalist, asap!

[@KardashevBand]

Dont' @ me when it happens. DONT

[@faaroncarthy680]

Funny enough he has allready Cretiqed himself🤣🤣

[@ZGeroux]

@@KardashevBand Mark that would be amazing if you did a parody of yourself reviewing this video. "This technique is whats known in the Deathcore genre as 'Singing' " 🤣🤣

[@Horzydood]

@@gabmichael8546 man go somewhere else with that shit

[@EddyEP2]

@@gabmichael8546 and with “antichrist” you mean Marilyn Manson? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Herpusderpus]

There is nothing more satisfying than the feeling of finally finding the band you've been looking for, without really knowing what you're seeking, but when you stumble upon it, you just think "This is it. This is the band I've been trying to find during all those hours sifting through generic garbage." And the more you listen, the truer it becomes. That's Kardashev to me.

[@DrumlessPracticeLoops]

❤

[@KardashevBand]

Wow, thank you so much for the love! :D This makes me feel great. :)

[@Herpusderpus]

@@KardashevBand Thanks for making the music. My comment took about 1/100000000 of the effort it took you to actually create something awesome lol

[@dallasgrubb2272]

If you like this band then you should check out Rivers of Nihil. You may enjoy them!

[@Herpusderpus]

@@dallasgrubb2272 Thank you, I have them in my library! I have found some similar(ish) bands recently. Gaerea is awesome, Heretoir, and Panzerfaust. I highly recommend them to fans of black metal and blackgaze in Heretoir’s case. They aren’t quite like Kardashev, but similar enough to recommend.

[@RibeiroGames12]

These guys literally just created a whole new style of heavy music. I'm glad to see these guys getting bigger, and hopefully Deathgaze will be the future of heavy music.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Much love! Very glad you dig the vibes!

[@into_the_void]

Deafheaven did that too , not really a new genre.. Love this too tho.. excellent vocals and musicianship

[@Zyklon_B_still_and_know_God]

@@into_the_void deafheaven is not death metal lmao

[@ubernerrd]

I wouldn't say it's a new style. I get a very Algaloch/Moonsorrow/Wintersun vibe from this. Not that it's a bad thing. Those are all excellent bands too.

[@harryjohnson4379]

Has some Slice The Cake with a bit Xanthochromia thrown in to me.

[@curtisburbella909]

As a relatively new father, and someone with aging parents, I've been thinking a lot about death, my child's possible/potential pain in their life, and "Torch passing" as a concept. Because of that, this album, and especially this song, hits me right in the heart and soul, so much so that I have a hard time listening to it (in the best possible way). I've always believed that the typical tools of heavy music, like blast beats and harsh vocals, when "performed" rather than just "played" can be one of the most powerful ways to express painful emotions through music. I think that this band is one of the first that I've found who has adopted and ran with this philosophy. This music is DRIPPING with empathy. It's an incredible step, for all of heavy music, towards artistic legitimacy in our society at large for these type of soundscapes. Really amazing stuff. Album of the year for me!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thank you so much for this feedback, Curtis. You've described exactly what we were trying to do with this album, and it means the world to know that we were able to convey that message. We appreciate you!

[@KardashevBand]

Thank you, Curtis. This is exactly what we intended and like you, we all are in this, together.

[@dabirl6763]

What a beautiful comment. Perfect summation.

[@evAngeliis]

@@KardavoxAcademy They were picking up everything you were laying down! :D Love this stuff!!

[@shaneberstler3729]

Bro that comment just hit me hard brought tears to my eyes. Crazy how music can connect one persons feelings to another and make two people that never met have the same thoughts and views.

[@melancolielupine2023]

I'm obsessed with this song and your music overall. The melancholy, poetry, raw feelings, musical, lyrical and vocal talent, added to the self humor (not like the others metalheads, lol) and incredible creativity... you're one of my top metal discovers this year.

[@Vompantti49]

For all the people finding Kardashev just now through this video, you're in for a ride! ❤️

[@KardashevBand]

Antti! :D Hi! Yes yes yes! Thank you!

[@tarmotyyri6733]

I can also testify to that if needed.

[@theddrums2083]

Uhhh yeah. First timer here... Holy shit... I'm, just... yeah. Wow

[@JimmyBagODonuts]

@@theddrums2083 dude, their music is amazing

[@powertrip8676]

yup first time listener here and i love it. reminds me of one of my favorite bands, ne obliviscaris

[@LoominousShroominous]

2:27 - 3:23..... it hits me so hard every fucking damn time. its actually perfect. so heavy and intense yet so mellow and sorrowful. "I know Where have you gone? It's getting dark Was I left behind? You're far away Where have you gone?"

[@onerepublicrox]

I’m not a screamo fan, but I heard this on instagram. This part is amazing.

[@waverlyking6045]

M. Shadows: There’s not a lot of innovation in metal anymore. Mark Garrett: Hold my jazz hands.

[@KardashevBand]

I love this so much. Haha

[@conanthebrobarian6484]

Never thought I would enjoy a band like Kardashev but now I can't stop listening to them. Incredible talent.

[@Odinson_89]

I love how deeply Mark feels the music with his little jazz hands. Such a gorgeous piece of music & now who’d have thought metal could be described like that. Phenomenal, awe inspiring art.

[@evanblake5252]

"Such a gorgeous piece of music & now who'd have thought metal could be described like that" a lot of people fail to tap into or appreciate the true potential of metal because they either don't encounter or don't recognize the beauty and emotion it can capture. Some of my absolute favorite metal bands, artists, and songs, tap into that side of metal a fair amount. Orbit Culture, Ne Obliviscaris, Shadow of Intent, and Justin Bonitz (Hungry Lights) are some of my favorite examples of artists who often do a great job of making very emotional and/or beautiful metal, all in very different and unique ways. A few song recommendations from each of these: Flight of the Fireflies, The Newborn One Forget Not, Eyrie Underneath a Sullen Moon, Farewell Constancy, Fate Won't Pull Me Under

[@keystep8669]

Metal and some jazz aren't that far apart in terms of composition. Which is rad

[@melca5429]

Thanks for giving us the best closer section of all time in EXTOL 3

[@yzettasmith4194]

I've been watching Kardavox academy, but this is only the second song I've heard from Kardashev. This one is stunning. Mark's clean voice is so beautiful. This song has me crying.

[@landoncore92]

This is legitimately painful for me to listen to. Every single time I'm brought to tears. It's cathartic and beautiful. It makes me hold my daughter closer.

[@KardashevBand]

This. This is exactly what we hoped to achieve. :')

[@Shway34]

I am not afraid to admit ive cried listening to it every single time. It is such a connected song to the soul that its one of those very rare songs that can convey that to others. You see it in how they sing and play. Every moment is straight from the heart and soul

[@NocturnalTerror]

I am crying right now listening to it. It's magnificent

[@jaygreene1525]

The "what did i do / why did she leave / I didn't mean to / I'll do better I swear" part DESTROYS me as a parent of young kids. So many parents cut their children off at some point in their lives "for their own good" or "for the right reasons" but is it ever?

[@Vapid_Idiot]

This is the song I listen to when I want to test out how long I can sustain goosebumps.

[@KardashevBand]

*Happy noises*

[@MrArelyn]

good one

[@slayercred]

And crying, how much crying can You avoid hahahaha

[@user-bb1jn5jo6u]

Goddamn mark. I have been watching your vocal breakdowns for a long time. But just checked this out. Holy shit. All new stuff here. Beautiful cleans. Nasty lows. Screaming highs. Beautiful composition. Love your hand gestures. Just fucking amazing shit here. I’m addicted. Best shit I have heard out of metal blade in years!!

[@SomeGuy-fn7in]

I’ve never heard anything like this before, and I am absolutely flummoxed.

[@benturtl9076]

Can't wait for the album to be on Spotify again. Going to listen to it up and down. Really happy for you guys getting signed by Metal Blade

[@KardashevBand]

Thanks so much for the love! Snow-Sleep is back on Spotify today! Full album soon!

[@toxicvideo1103]

This song is how I got most of my friends into metal! Thanks a ton Kardashev, beautiful instruments and amazing / Soothing vocals!

[@tacotimefortwo732]

Never would have thought I'd see the reacter I watch on a bigger record label with his band. Fuck yea

[@KardavoxAcademy]

haha hell yeah! I hope you dig the video!

[@tacotimefortwo732]

@@KardavoxAcademy hell to the yea I'm looking forward to this

[@KardashevBand]

Neither would I have thought that we'd have this kind of opportunity, but here we are! :D

[@SICRoosterKido]

SEAN FKING LANG! Tore those drums a new one! My lord, I'm so happy to see/hear him again

[@DrumlessPracticeLoops]

🥰

[@overenthusiastichorrorfan2292]

Your vocals are absolutely phenomenal.

[@orb5045]

Truly a masterpiece, deserves to be heard by many more people

[@JanGil]

THANK YOU FOR THIS MASTERPIECE

[@kellishaffer9586]

I'm not absolutely bawling. You are.

[@markcerundolo7898]

I have no idea what I just heard. But it was incredible. The ending is soul crushing. I thought to myself, what state of mind are these boys in to create such a unique dynamic? Wow. Just wow.

[@questao9814]

There are no words to say how beautiful this song is,thansk's for this!!! From Brazil!!!

[@dreamingblue3939]

Came here from the Charismatic Voice's April Fools review. Don't usually listen to anything like this, but I'm surprised at how much I loved it. Especially the singer's ability to switch from clean, pure-sounding vocals to screaming and make it look effortless. Nice :)

[@shaneberstler3729]

Omg this is fuckin amazing i got goosebumps immediately once this guy opened his mouth and started singing.

[@erikmetalhead9191]

Very unsetteling lyricism Awesome music

[@tattixd930]

I was send here by god king, i excepted silver but found gold. This is good shit.

[@stuartblankenship5336]

Not my genre by a long shot but damn what a hell of a song. I am truly impressed.

[@Mettle_DAD]

This song and slice the cakes "homecoming" are two songs I can't get through without 😢. Putting that much feelings into metal is truly an art

[@urblotasunkynewulf615]

The drummers time signatures on that whole opening part puts an unsettling feeling to the song. It's chaotic almost sounding out of time with the guitar riffs. The timing where he hits his snare makes you feel like what the fuck is going on here, probably the same idea the kid has being left in the snow.

[@urbanmonkey3842]

I've never cried from metal music in my life until now.💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@NOSTROMO9468]

So usually when I go check out the music project of a KZbinr I watch, I'm kinda lukewarm on it. Definitely not the case here. Amazing.

[@emptymindedstudios]

This mans range is absolutely incredible.

[@SHNOOK.]

This band is simply beautiful and they have filled a void I didn’t know existed in the metal genre. The emotion, ambiance and precision are just outstanding. Thank you guys for the hard work and awesome music!

[@dylanbowen8698]

Holy shit dude..literally a combination of everything i love in band form?

[@ReelImitation]

Love how the Drummer is double basing it pretty damn good, but looks like he is sipping coffee on the porch on a Saturday morning.

[@DrumlessPracticeLoops]

Hahaha - I do love my coffee ☕☕☕

[@TheBabalaba]

Better than Meshuggah!

[@Molineitor_]

Kardashev are easily in my top 5 bands of all time

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Much love!

[@vitorbicalho5877]

U have a grate taste, tell me the other 4!

[@spencerthu2956]

Please do a clean vocal album. Your clean voice sounds like an angel!! Like holy crap!

[@ForYourHealth744]

It's Official, Kardashev is my favorite band...

[@pierreyven973]

How are we supposed to wait 3 days for that ?! So hyped

[@KardashevBand]

Tell me about it! I was like, "Feels a little early, but the hype train is REAL!"

[@CIVILCHAOS1]

This is so powerfull .. i have no words. Just discovered this and im already hooked..amazing voice and the music wow...so good. Added to my favorites.thank you for this awesome music

[@KardashevBand]

Hello and welcome! I'm excited to begin a conversation with you! :D - Nico

[@tevildo9383]

If you just discovered this then get ready. Be sure to check out the full EP when it re-releases, and for the time being I think you can still find all the tracks on KZbin if you search for the band. Also, check out the YT channel Kardavox Academy; it's this band's vocalist, Mark, reacting to and/or analyzing other extreme vocalists.

[@CIVILCHAOS1]

@@tevildo9383 i went to their release live stream directly today and i was so surprised...progressive harmonic kinda polyrythmic drums ..i see so many great bands in this one..singer reminds me of Eddie from All shall perish...drumer reminds me of fleshgod apocalypse...even better. The style of music is so diverse and catchy. I will def check their other songs for sure.

[@helopeaplee]

I hope Mark reacts to this, this guy's vocals are insane

[@darmakx99]

One of my favorite webcomics, Kill Six Billion Demons, linked to this song in today's update (you'll see the link if you hover over today's page). I like Mark from Kardavox Academy, so it was a pleasant surprise to see them mentioned!

[@Backoffboogaloo]

Amazing. I was brought here by The Charismatic Voice. This song is so haunting. Love it.

[@VigorMortis413]

gives me chills every time i listen to this

[@ivanlara6790]

Gold, fantastic atmosphere!

[@phewd]

Like many, I came here from the vocal reaction vids. That first "Where have you gone?" and the outro vocal harmonies transforming into the melodic wall of sound at the end both gave me such frisson that I IMMEDIATELY searched out everything I could find from this band. I was not disappointed...

[@calamityleo]

pure masterpiece...greetings from Istanbul.

[@jonwahlstrm478]

I've had a void in my musical heart ever since Opeth drifted away from metal. This fills it. Fucking hell, what glory.

[@zac8543]

Brootal and beautiful...didn;t expect this at all, so heavy, but so serene.

[@lolPaperclip]

holy fuck, to have two of the most controlled musicians in the metal space.. god tier

[@nateroxx]

I have been sleeping on this band! The name too, as a Soviet history nerd its the cherry on top. The Charismatic Voice's April Fool's video brought me here and I couldn't be any happier. Haven't gotten excited over a new band like this in a while, thanks guys🤘🏽

[@ChickenDeek]

Kardashev is genuinely one of the best sounding bands of all time I don't care what you say

[@sunbearglasscraft8065]

I discovered this song right after I miscarried and it truly was one of the main things that helped me get through the pain. It happened right before Christmas and I still had three huge commissions to get done and shipped out to be on time for the holidays. I listened to this whole album on repeat for that week. The Baring of Shadows is still one of my favorite albums, such an incredible group of musicians.

[@christianarabie5328]

The perfect blend of head bang, more head bang, I like that double bass, demon voices for screeching, and angelic vocals to relax from being burned by the demonic ones.

[@KardashevBand]

Yes yes yes!

[@TiberiusWilson]

Wow... I feel late to the party. I'm glad I at least showed up. This is really powerful music..

[@TheCameron4life]

@kardavox academy First time actually listening to your band after subbing your channel for years, I wish I didn't wait so long. This is beautiful.

[@m0rtid0]

Чувствуется,что все свои эмоции солист выплеснул в песню. Как же классно

[@natala653]

💯❤️‍🔥🌠🎸🌠👍💌💬🎯☯️📀🎁💿

[@Alphablight]

Bro I know your skills… this is perfection. Production deserves a +++ it’s fantastic

[@KardashevBand]

Thanks for the love! ❤️

[@FishininFunkyTown]

Beautiful guys . I hope getting signed with Metal blade gets y'all the recognition you deserve. Y'all are so much more interesting than most the bands out today.

[@KardashevBand]

We can only hope to do our best!

[@ralphieralph9176]

I watch a lot of Kardavox Academy videos and this is my first time ever hearing you guys, this song is awesome!

[@KardashevBand]

We've got 6 releases starting in 2012 for you to discover! Enjoy and thank you for your time!

[@krisgnbtx830]

I've been a fan for years and can't express my utmost excitement for the recent signing to MetalBlade. This music has gotten me through the darkest times in my life. Thank you, please prosper as much as possible and know support will always come from local talent.

[@KardashevBand]

I sincerely appreciate your excitement and appreciation. Thank you for being here with us. ❤

[@krisgnbtx830]

Always.... thank y'all for making music that makes life melodic

[@krisgnbtx830]

Also, please come to Texas

[@lindsayellen3852]

This is so insane. I cannot believe how top tier this really is. Y’all got me in tears.

[@KardashevBand]

Welcome, Lindsay! :D

[@ninjablu]

Wheel Smashing Lord

[@masonsinchak990]

I thought i cried like a baby to pain remains by lorna shore but this is next level, i found myself unable to breath listening to this

[@hangmanspark]

Ooo weeee I love Mark's singing voice!

[@jaketownsend767]

Can't tell you the amount of hours I've listen to this album. I hope it comes back to spotify soon. Awesome work, love everything you guys put out.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thank you for all the time you have spent enjoying our music! It shouldn't be too much longer!

[@deztaylor5151]

If Lorna and Def Tones had a baby....this was absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤.

[@Redhairedviking09]

I was a bit reluctant to listen to this band 'cause I was told it was Deathcore, but it doesn't sound like that to me at all. I actually really dig their sound! And the vocalist is just a beast. Impressive clean and harsh vocals!

[@keystep8669]

Most deathcore lacks flow in their music (from what I've heard, don't crucify me if I'm wrong). This band creates songs that flow beautifully.

[@MrVepe47]

Gotta respect the ability to show incredible musicianship without all the unnecessary out of place solos lots of bands tend to do these days

[@Braveheart2k91990]

I have this song on constant repeat I cant stop I think I have become an addict, the cleans are fucking angelic

[@mirthenary]

Man, this sounds great on my new THX speakers 🤘

[@megarockfreak]

Welcome back to the charismatic voice. :) Awesome song tbh :D

[@vjulianv]

The flavor is like "Agent Fresco turns in to modern metal". Really cooool! Horns up for Kardashev

[@Morsegu]

Reach Heaven Through Violence

[@YOU-th3vt]

🤮

[@JSClark1984]

Also found my way here by watching Kardavox Academy...First time hearing Kardashev. Wow!!! One of my favourite bands is Forest Stream, specifically the album Tears of Mortal Solitude. They unfortunately didn't produce all that much music and I have been searching for a similar vibe for a while. This is right up there...brilliant work!

[@andreasschroder7083]

Beautiful. I still have goosebumps on my body and tears of joy in my eyes. Kardashev is now really a mega insider tip for me. Thanks to Mark's Vocalcoach Channel, I became aware of you. Keep up the good work... MEGA:D

[@yuhmotha3554]

One of the most beautiful metal songs I've ever heard.

[@gabrielemancina2592]

Great Mark, great Kardashev! So atmospheric and majestic. Very beautiful vocal riffs. 🤟

[@randy-metal4918]

Just discovered this today while watching Mark react to Elizabeth of The Charismatic Voice(who is amazing) and had to come give it a listen. Blown away this is definitely one of my biggest finds this year. Can't wait to share this with friends.

[@danaliosha]

Tons of talent, feelings and spirits in this song 🖤 Totally in love.

[@beforehonour]

Brutal beauty. Like life, these guys have it.

[@KardashevBand]

YOu know it! :D I"m so excited!

[@tevildo9383]

Beautifully brutal or brutally beautiful?

[@LadyArsenica1]

@@tevildo9383 Both! 😄

[@chrisjohnson1387]

It's brutiful

[@somarsalekh8234]

Goosebumps, ordered the splatter vinyl from Indie Merch.

[@freakizh8018]

This band is my favorite find in 2020. Stoked about yiu guys signing them on! Can't wait to see what the future holds for those guys! 🤞 For a Euro tour sometime!

[@dustinjones1120]

Such a beautiful and moving song .

[@Lawyerkravchenko]

I am very grateful to you for your music. I live in Ukraine, 70 kilometers from the front line in Chernigov. At the moment of writing this comment, I’m rocking my youngest daughter to the air raid alarm in her crib and listening to Behind leaves and vines for the 5th time in a row.... What a beautiful heartache in the moment of fleeting

[@zerozeeros]

Christ. That was majestic. What a pleasure on the ears

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Im so glad you anjoyed it!

[@Sabin41]

Stumbled across Beneath Sea and Sky years ago and absolutely loved it and have been waiting for you guys to drop something like this ever since. You guys deserve whatever success is coming for you, this is amazing

[@satriaanzghar]

Easily my top 3 favorite album of last year. I'm really happy for Kardashev could re-release this masterpiece with big label. Really deserved it.

[@keystep8669]

This is one of the only songs I've heard that I can say is unnerving. It's such a beautiful song and it uses the juxtaposition of that beauty and the horror of the lyrics so well.

[@erik2311]

Kardashev is one of my favorite bands for years now. Great they finally get more attention.

[@flowermoon...]

Великолепная песня. Собираюсь прослушать все альбомы 🎉

[@evgus5086]

Лучшее. Что. Я. Слышал. За. Год. Спасибо!

[@williamchristensen7354]

Whoever added the subtitles, bless you. They're hilarious and I love them (well, all the parts leading up to the actual lyrics. Those still kick the shit out of me, but in a good way).