VOLA Smartfriend - First time Listen - The Decomposer Lounge

[@Jerry_29]

This is the very first song that introduced me to the whole djent genre and opened a whole new musical door for me... Thanks VOLA, that day changed my life forever.

[@tomatomtom4921]

😲

[@smokejc]

This band is incredible live.

[@kraterkop]

Vola has such a distinct sound. Insanely heavy but also so uplifting. Also these blokes were so incredibly nice each time I met them

[@adamhenton6221]

Yes Geebz!! Returning back to VOLA! This is now one of my favorite progressive metal bands. They really are fantastic. We should do a slow burn on VOLA 🤘🤘🤙

[@pavelkuzhilev7026]

True! Vola deserves much more attention

[@jamesbennettdrums]

@@pavelkuzhilev7026 Them and Karnivool are my favorite bands

[@ConnorHammond]

@@jamesbennettdrums You have amazing taste!

[@vesuvius03]

Karnivool, Haken, Vola, Leprous, Caligula's Horse, AVKRVST, TesseracT... We got some great stuff to listen to!

[@Flugmorph]

God I love Vola so much. Their last album Witness is them perfecting their sound in my opinion, pure bliss that one. edit: oh man is your shoulder pain back? that really sucks man hope you can sort it out properly.

[@kubacube342]

definietly one of my favourite bands

[@Eric998765]

VOLA is one of my favorite bands. I love their mix of chill and grit. Fun fact, all of their member except the drummer, started their musical career as drummers.

[@vitorestacio8741]

Geebz you also gotta give Inmazes(song), Stray The Skies and Ruby Pool from these guys, we need more Vola breakdowns, much love 💕

[@Technosel]

Yes!

[@azure_antlers]

Yesss, both Inmazes and Stray the Skies are both fantastic, would highly recommend

[@marcts147]

Ruby pool with headphones is an experience

[@daveoaktowers]

These Black Claws and Alien Shivers are great VOLA songs. Saw them support Devin Townsend at Royal Albert Hall.

[@semaj_5022]

These Black Claws is *such* a unique song. I've never heard anything like it. I'd love to see Geebz check that one out. Alien Shivers is one of my favorites too. Honestly, everything VOLA touches is gold in my book.

[@MJ-vd8bj]

I love how audible the bass is

[@TricksyDK]

This is cool this is one of my favorite Danish bands. BTW Haken just released new album think you would like this track with them Elephants Never Forget

[@ListentoFairToMidlandNow]

That song took me a sec but wow did it grow on me!

[@ckokomo808]

My fav of the album!

[@banehog]

Yeah, this is one of their best. Sick syncopation on the drums.

[@oldnsleepysmitty5503]

Saw Earthside and Vola at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago...what a night..found free parking across from the venue and the gummies kicked in just as the first band started. After the show Vola sat on the edge of the stage and took pics and chatted with everyone...super nice dudes and sooo professional!. Those riffs really come alive when you're standing 3 ft from the band! Thanks @geebz

[@markdorval7844]

Saw them twice in November -- Cambridge and Baltimore. Unbelievable value for the price. Here's hoping they do a more substantial American tour when they return for Prog Power in September...

[@jvdduyn]

Also saw them live in Tilburg, the Netherlands, Nicolai the bassist came and help the merch stand, bought a hoodie from him ahaha. So nice to see bandmembers mingle with the crowd after a show!

[@ericpayne9091]

Nice, I was at that same show! Got a pic with the guys too, super chill like you said. One of my favorite bands recently, and they killed it there

[@alixribeiro1515]

Hi “Alien Shivers” from the same album is the first song I heard from them and I was really impressed

[@ericpayne9091]

Vola slow burn please? Need to check out everything from Your Mind is a Helpless Dreamer to Ruby Pool and everything in between!

[@nsjohn130]

I can see you really do enjoy this band. You were more locked into this one than normal!

[@martynlittle8956]

Thank you for your Vola decomposition, amazing prog metal , a slow burn would be sweet.

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time and Vola is my favorite band. This specific song was my muse during the development of my comic book, 'Gun Demon'.

[@s_bee]

The sitting back and just thinking 'this is sick', yup. I do that often too, with prog. 😂

[@andersthorstensson4347]

VOLA, one of the best bands around at this time. Just as amazing live too! 😍

[@BottleRocket11]

Always love seeing VOLA get some attention out there. These guys are truly an incredible act and I wish they were a little more well known. Thanks for giving them some love, Geebz!

[@richardbutkis]

They'll get bigger if someone takes them on tour. They just did a headlining tour in the US/Canada and it was their first time in North America. Maybe 15 dates? I saw them in Chicago at the beat kitchen. They were really good. So I think they have a chance if they get more eyes on them. Drummer was on point.

[@BottleRocket11]

@@richardbutkis couldn't agree more! I saw them at their Cleveland date and they were killer. Really excited to see where they go from here now that they've dipped their toes stateside!

[@markdorval7844]

VOLA happens to be my favorite band on the planet. Thanks for coming back around to them. Nicolai Mogensen says his bass tone comes from sending two feeds to his amp -- one clean and one through a pedal.

[@ConnorHammond]

Vola and Devin Townsend always make me feel euphoric. Something about the weight of the metal combined with the ethereal melodies brings a grown man to his knees.

[@ScottDincorn]

The drummer doing those funky displaced accents over the 1 is really jarring in a fun way. The vocals coming in to lock you into the count is really satisfying. Periphery has done that quite a bit, where the whole band is doing polyrhythms and Spencer comes in with the pop hook to lock you in. Also, whoever mentioned that Loathe is like the spiritual successor to this band or whatever, wow can I ever hear the similarities. Also also, a Loathe slowburn is going to be absolutely amazing.

[@TheErazar]

VOLA is definitely one of my favourite modern metal bands

[@inboardmuffin1505]

Vola is incredible and like someone else said, the song Inmazes would be another great one to breakdown. Another rec I would love to see is more Caligula's horse, their song Graves is incredible.

[@nikovandh]

VOLA is awesome. I became a fan this past year, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them live eventually in southern California. I agree with you on preferring a more occasional usage of growls to highlight a certain special section of a song.

[@futurebreedmachine9302]

Unfortunately, there's no growls on their latest album. I hope they continue to write some songs like Smartfriend in their future albums.

[@AuroraSymphony]

You've gotta cover more of VOLA, Geebz! They're worth a deep dive!

[@DeagleLas]

Great you're continuing the VOLA journey! This was the track that made me discover the band! There's so much good tracks for you to discover from this guys... Awwwriight! Still here!

[@RanchElder]

Would love a VOLA slow burn!

[@singingfan]

I haven’t heard this band before but it’s giving vibes of that band “Our Oceans” you reacted to a little while back.

[@davebowden4010]

Wow never heard these cats before!! Me likey!! I get a weird NIN vibe from something in there

[@tiltingatwindmills3243]

So glad to see some VOLA. I only got into them this year (no idea how). I wore out their discography shortly after. But being they are new to me I forget about them. Then when I remember it’s like the joy of experiencing your favorite Xmas, or psychedelic experience, or sex all over again for the first time

[@snoophogg1177]

Just another amazing song! Great channel.

[@semaj_5022]

Yes always love seeing VOLA get some attention. They are so underrated and talented. One of my absolute favorite groups

[@fatsuperfly]

“Sikth” bland street bloom”

[@Tmpp88]

Aw hell yes back to VOLA! You introduced me to them back a couple years ago and they instantly became one of my favorite bands. Immaculate fusion of djenty heaviness and floaty soundscapes! Completely agree with the others, this is a band deserving of a slow burn!

[@spriestplayer2329]

Indukti - Ninth Wave

[@davidbittoncoutinho9697]

Allamedah - Forgive and Forget

[@Brodel7]

Yes!!!! Keep the Vola coming. Such an amazing band.

[@Engenification]

Fantastic 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@Engenification]

Seen them live once, they are just as good live as they are on the album

[@DingDangJon]

Their live album is really good too.

[@gabrielchad447]

I'm super excited for the slow burn on Loathe. I've been listening to "Screaming" on repeat.

[@Spitx]

Never heard and I'm sorry I missed it before 😏 thx for the heads up 😁

[@cirick1696]

Nice, excited for this one.

[@ListentoFairToMidlandNow]

YES! I saw them Live in Baltimore in October and they were amazing with Earthside!

[@ernestomuyalemoujalli5314]

Better late than never, but you were missing that gem

[@nwelsh84]

Three words... Head Mounted Sideways.

[@Syphon_Drummer]

Been waiting for more VOLA! Thank you good sir! I would love another The Ocean reaction from their two part album Phanerozoic l or ll. Any song really they’re all bops.

[@dclarkmusic]

Djent isn’t my cup of tea anymore, but this band is pretty cool. Love the big vocal hooks. It just occurred to me upon hearing them again that they’re kind of a precursor to the band Loathe. I’d like to see these guys live!

[@barbariancataphract5103]

Great video! Please, consider reacting to Sempiternal Beings by Haken!

[@yhamez]

Incredibly depressed, thanks for asking lol Still here!

[@bengtpedersen5055]

I saw them live opening for Evanescence last summer! Didn't know about them before but now they are on several of my playlists! Really like them!

[@thecolouroutofspacee]

Do Straight Lines please!

[@theomindschrddr7983]

Very nice band, i'm fan! Only sad their vinyl pressings are so bad unfortunately, it deserves much better.

[@Owenator26]

I saw these guys live in Montreal with a couple of friends. Honestly one of the best live shows I've ever seen the sound was phenomenal in a small little venue! React to more Vola Geebz! \m/

[@rickyscreativecorner8107]

Just discovered Vola last year and they are rocking. The whole album “Witness” is amazing!! Straight Line or These Black Claws are some great songs off the album. Great review!!

[@tmotus84]

Geebz - The guys from VOLA are pretty rad, and I dare say, accessible. I’d bet it might be possible to get an interview with the drummer Adam Janzi, or bassist Nicolai Mogensen. Regardless, nice deconstruction!

[@albreezy26]

A slow burn would be great for them but if not then the next song has to be these black claws solely for the hip hop aspect alone

[@camerongearhart8156]

Geebz you the band The Ocean a listen. They have some cool songs, especiall off there new album

[@MichaelKire]

Listening to this, I think you’d like Russian Circles too.

[@coheed1000]

Hey Geebster! Greetings again from Ireland🇮🇪 The Band ''Blanket'' maybe!! 😎🤘

[@MrGreendayzed]

"what's on your mind" Death.

[@Ordinariyus]

Why did you stop for commenting at the beginning of the build-up section Geebz? 😄 You are disappointed me (I am just kidding, love your channel) ☺️

[@kschrysalis]

Tuesday! Almost Wednesday in Moscow, Russia :)

[@Krishach]

Would like to point out a needed correction 🎶Make a SON suggestion HERE👉 • Band and Artist S... may need to be song?

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Ugg, thank you :)

[@MetalxLicaxPP]

An awesome song from an awesome band, just avoid their newest album for the most part.

[@erakattack]

it's Meshuggah with synths and clean vocals. such a great song that suffers from such a lame chorus

[@DumbPeopleIHate]

Adore the riff at 8:01