MAGFest 2020: The Protomen

[@timhendricks650]

I can't wait until their grandchildren release Act III!

[@Mingodough]

lol yeah

[@katslitterbox]

this hits so hard.

[@TheAaronGerenShow]

Lmfaooo right?! Im here for it tho!! 🥰

[@eckitronix]

If these people tell this story to their children as they sleep, maybe someday, they'll see a hero is just a man who knows he's free.

[@CrypticKas]

Their 2022 tour is soon and still no Act 3 😫😫😫

[@timkainzbauer6865]

OMG, when the whole crowd yelled "what was her name?" It sent chills down my spine just as much watching it here as it did that night

[@nuruddinshah684]

Hello there Do you remember the time-span?

[@suflo3063]

@@nuruddinshah684 40:44 about :D

[@bryannawalls8367]

Being there, in that moment, I fell in love with The Protomen. It was magic

[@Qwarzz]

"Oh my god it doesn't matter" caught me off guard a bit :)

[@retrorenegade8562]

“oh my GOD, it DOESNT MATTER”

[@CaptainGrue]

that was fucking sick

[@singlecellshark9734]

so I was front row center stage up against the fence and got hit with that stage dive. I caught him with my face.

[@Assasengirl]

you lucky bastard

[@astracrits4633]

hot

[@eckitronix]

Best scar And, you could even call it a battlescar since you were fighting alongside them that night If it didn't leave one, there's always next time. I hope someday that I can get myself John Connor'd by The Protomen, personally.

[@hentendo310]

I thought Panther's sunglasses were a part of his head

[@M1DA5_]

This is a clone panther meant as a red herring

[@hentendo310]

@@M1DA5_ A likely theory

[@DJ4461]

I always thought protoman's were too. But his eyes are red with the dissapointment of having to wear glasses attached to his helmet and under said helmet.

[@searchthenight]

0:00 - Kilroy intro 3:46 - Intro to Hope... 4:11 - Hope Rides Alone (Act I) 10:31 - Funeral for a Son (Act I) 11:44 - Unspecified Intro (Unreleased - Act III) 13:15 - Calling Out (Unreleased - Act III) 17:27 - Unrest in the House of Light (Act I) 23:00 - Will of One (Act I) 28:20 - Vengeance (Act I) 32:11 - Panther speaks 32:33 - Father of Death (Act II) 39:12 - The Hounds (Act II) 45:07 - Panther speaks 45:45 - Vocal lessons with Panther and Gambler 46:51 - Self Control (RAF/Laura Branigan cover) 51:41 - Hold Back The Night (This City Made Us/Act III) 58:28 - No Way Back (Unreleased - Act III) 1:04:44 - Light Up The Night (Act II) 1:09:17 - The Fall (Act II) 1:12:28 - The Show Must Go On (A Night of Queen, Queen cover) 1:17:20 - The Protomen walk off 1:17:50 - Kilroy speaks 1:19:29 - Panther speaks 1:20:21 - Due Vendetta (Act I) 1:25:21 - Kilroy outro

[@magfest]

Thanks.

[@GeneralGreevas]

you are a good man

[@rudeboyspodcast]

As someone who hasn't been to a show in a couple years and is just now hearing the new Act 3 stuff for the first time, bless your heart

[@supersomething951]

LMAO Can't even get the track lIst right

[@searchthenight]

@@supersomething951 is this about the funeral thing?

[@ExplosiveDisregard]

When I saw the Protomen, they crammed that whole damn stage into a garage in Utah and it fucking rocked! Best band ever. Cant wait for Act 3

[@Jacksmusicshack]

Panther is a legend now. He must accept this.

[@JacobPadlock]

This sounded so incredible in person. Best the main stage has ever sounded in at least the past 7 years.

[@PowerJugs]

The Sons of Tiberium were baller last year tbf. If memory serves they were main stage as well

[@tiffanyfeuchter988]

I'm so in love. Especially with Panther.

[@jens9578]

This guy could sing something out of a telephone book...it would be still fucking amazing

[@RokkuDarius]

who isn't in love with him?

[@Assasengirl]

I've been in love with Panther since I was 14, eleven years ago....man....you never grow out of that

[@eckitronix]

@@Assasengirl For me, it was about 7 years ago now. I went in on a whim and ever since, they've taken the slot as my top band. But Panther...let me just say, I consider myself a straight dude, _however,_

[@edhc44]

@@eckitronix I feel you, bro...

[@adamyoung6797]

I miss the guy who sang parts for Wiley, he seemed really in character.

[@MikeOShay]

@@user-td6rb Ah, apparently he's still alive (the RIP talk got me actually concerned) but he was too burnt-out from touring and personal life had to take priority, dang.

[@BigBossSquirtle]

@@MikeOShay fictionalized RIP. Fallen warrior

[@eckitronix]

@@MikeOShay As long as Turbo Lover's alright IRL, I don't give a damn where he is.

[@junorequiem7199]

Dear lord, Act 3 is going to be so kickass

[@giothemath]

Saigo Hoshizora when is it coming out bruv

[@dudeguy8686]

@@giothemath according to their news page, on nov 2019, "before avatar 2" was nearly a promise, so before winter 2021.

[@fawfulmark2]

@@giothemath If I had to take a guess, I'd say they might be trying to release it on the 15th anniversary of Act I (September 3rd).

[@skullboipop]

@@fawfulmark2 It's been 84 yearsssss

[@immortalpenguin]

I've seen Protomen 3 times at Magfest now. This year the sound was on point. Loved the set list, I'm totally nitpicking but would have swapped an older song out for Breaking Out. Other than that, it was an amazing show. One of the best concerts of my life. I will never forget it.

[@driedink]

Do they do magfest shows every year? I live pretty close to national harbor

[@jens9578]

Maybe they kept this for the Live DVD. I am so happy that Breaking Out is on the DVD because it is one of my favorites

[@dalociont]

I've watched this more times than I care to admit. We need more professionally shot concerts. This is DVD worthy

[@BigBossSquirtle]

Blu ray worthy

[@theguru1974]

@@BigBossSquirtle 8k worthy

[@Bahamut4life]

Was at this show and it was so incredible. And MAGFest finally figured out the sound for them!

[@incubus0857]

I only recently discovered The Protomen and I've lived in Nashville my whole life. Such a tragedy it took this long. This entire video is fire, but THIS version of No Way Back inparticular gives me chills every time I hear it. I seen a version live in Boston, and it just doesn't touch this passion, emotion, nor vocal strength. I PRAY when Act III is released, the album version carries this same energy over!

[@Assasengirl]

This is probably the best concert recording i've seen of The Protomen, but even so, it pales in comparison to what they sound like in person. Somehow I've never seen a concert vid that didn't somewhat flatten Panther and the Gambler's voices out, which is a shame because I'd be willing to give up my left ear if the Protomen were the last thing it got to hear.

[@ProfessorShyguy]

43:11 Best crowd shot timing

[@andrewcoreTTV]

Professor Shyguy Hahaha oh my god

[@Boshekpb]

1:17:10/1:36:32 You can see it again

[@ProfessorShyguy]

@@Boshekpb I mainly mean the "you forget who plugged this city in" then the music EXPLODES and... DICK

[@AtlasFox]

The audio this year is so clean, I love it.

[@partytom4184]

Panther's release at 1:03:13 and the crowd's insanely loud cheer is the closest I've ever been to having a religious experience.

[@MadsAgenda]

Being here for this concert was a sincere highlight of my life, we even got photos with the band before the show at their meet and greet, you couldn't ask for a cooler group of people to see and support, for real.

[@doorframelizard3633]

Same here. I saw them in Amsterdam during their european tour. I'm Polish and flew there with my best friend specifically to see the show and holy shit I'd do it again if given the chance. The show was incredible, I stood front row RIGHT IN FRONT OF PANTHER and we got to talk to all the band members afterwards. They were all super chill, Shock Magnum gave us guitar picks that he used during the tour because he appreciated that we came all the way from Poland and everyone was generally super nice, very humble and they all seemed to genuinely care. A dream of mine came true that day and I'm so happy that this band which is so important to me is made up of people that are genuinely admirable.

[@doctorlove6077]

Are we not going to talk about the flawless transition between self control and hold back the night??

[@admstoker]

Had made me cry a few times this year...we did this in 2020. We did it. I'm sorry we won't do it in 2021.

[@poetryandmuses498]

(Unreleased Act III) ............. UNRELEASED ACT III!!!!!!!!

[@LordOfSilense]

o h s h i t

[@nopenopenopenope4076]

I-is this it? I don't want to get my hopes up, but IS THIS THE YEAR WHERE ACT III COMES OUT?

[@lloyddodson8487]

Act III to save the earth from 2020!?

[@bugjuice0413]

DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND? THIS COULD SIGNAL THE FORTHCOMING OF ACT III

[@hentendo310]

@@nopenopenopenope4076 It was supposed to according to what they apparently said on Facebook and tour last year, probably this month as well judging by Act I and II's releases.

[@caboosegaming9992]

They really need to release “No way back”

[@GamePilLP]

This. That song rocks so hard an I need a studio recording of it

[@AxeloftheKey]

Being in the crowd for this, especially near the front like I was, was such a treat. What a great way to begin 2020.

[@Dakarus]

I've heard of The Protomen for years but just rubbed them off as another generic video game music band like most of these people here but I went to this and was blown away by how amazing this was.

[@cal_a_wishus]

The audio is amazing on this video. Thank you MAGFest

[@amandapr1me]

Greatest concert of my life

[@Bigska]

I will repost this here as it is how I feel in my true heart of hearts: "I was crowd-bound, standing center stage, about 5 feet away from the Mediatron boys in my Dadpool costume. When the lights went down and the synth I've heard so many times in my life queued I closed my eyes. I slowly transcended space and time and then rematerialized with a cheeseburger. The cheeseburger was a nice touch." Also, If you saw my red hands... Well, you caught me... ;D

[@RockmanLabs]

More Protomen in Rockband when? D:

[@raiseanothermanskidsforlov4920]

When Megaman legends 3 gets released

[@IanUnderwood1974]

First saw them at MAGFest 9, and they have never disappointed!

[@vprime]

This concert deserved a Bluray...

[@_Lady1011]

the editing for this is especially gorgeous this year keep up the great work

[@Tinker-nn4yy]

Thank you. I've been waiting for this post since the show. I was there. My 73 year old father gave me the hook after the show. I was SO pumped and wanted so badly to stay.

[@pringles_mcgee]

no way back sounds fucking great. I can't wait for Act III EDIT: the crowd screaming "At the heart of the city" fuck man. I really need to watch Protomen live

[@maximada2003]

how the hell have I never heard of The Protomen? Damn.

[@didrikschubertsson8673]

Have Calling Out ever sounded so good before?! Can't wait for Act III!!!

[@aruhe6650]

no breaking out? :^(

[@MightyMothra]

As always, The Protomen absolutely murdered. Amazing, amazing show.

[@GrandadsLounge]

25:38 has to be the most incredible build up and release ever

[@HEmmerich89]

Is panther gonna cameo in Cobra Kai season 4 in the flashback scenes as young Johnny Lawrence? Cuz holy hell does he look a lot like him. Plus I freaked when I heard their cover of In the Air Tonight in season 3 💚

[@anachronologist2017]

The most badass key-tar player there ever was.

[@inkvixen3141]

I am going to see these folks play before I die...

[@IceDragon978]

There will be Light! That moment got me. Not even gonna pretend otherwise.

[@GrandadsLounge]

Weird but fitting that this became my pandemic soundtrack

[@RokkuDarius]

6:10 he is talking so fast lmao love that

[@bugjuice0413]

Calling Out is such a banger i,,, i just can't wait for the rest of Act III because all the ones i've heard are amazing even the unspecified intro, especially the unspecified intro

[@WaywardBrigand]

Dear lord I need Act III in my ears

[@RoseShrimp]

I'm fucking pissed, the Crucial Water Bottle Moment during the Hounds is cut off a bit. How Dare You. For real, incredible show, thank you for the timely VOD upload boys.

[@CaptainGrue]

best god damn due vendetta yet those toilet paper jets lord, they did not even know how poetic that would be.

[@corneliusdobeneck4081]

Remember Hamburg! New record. Lowest ticket sale on European tour! Thanks so much for the incredible show! Cornelius with the old version T-Shirt. :D Hope to see you some time again.

[@GrandadsLounge]

Please come to the UK. We need your light of hope

[@jens9578]

They were there last year....but they need to come back for sure. It was such a pleasure to see them live

[@hyoomanmaol]

@13:15 Glad Gambler has more lead singing parts.

[@lordgiacomos2551]

I have 2 observations about the song arrangements in this performance. 1: "Intro to Hope" seemingly borrows the outro from the studio version of "The Sons of Fate", which is an interesting detail, as Sons of Fate was the last in-universe song of act 1. 2: This performance's version of "Funeral for a Son" is a wildly different take on the song compared to the studio version (barely distinguishable as the same song unless you're paying close attention to the motifs), and given how it leads into "Unspecified Intro (Unreleased - Act 3)," I feel like the combination of the two recontextualizes this version of "FfaS" into a reprise-esque track, mourning Doctor Light's evident death (throughout every act 3 song, he's referred to in the past tense).

[@RaptorShadow]

I do wish Panther wouldn't rush through the lyrics of Hope Rides Alone, but that 'bang' was fucking perfect.

[@louisnieves8023]

I went not only because I love the band, but on behalf of one of my best friends.. it was an experience, and meeting them was fucking awesome...here's hoping me and my bro can make magfest next year, together. ( got him a signed album at least tho)

[@BADLUCKCHARM]

youtube screwed over this recording so badly, it always plays an ad in the middle of each song 😔

[@thexenobunny]

This made my night stumbling onto this video. So happy.

[@andrewv.9142]

that's the best i've heard No Way Back so far! can't wait for act III

[@osa.treewasp]

When we sang all as one! I will never forget that. 💗🥺😁💗

[@andreoms1845]

I'm frequently searching for new songs to my playlist, trying something new... But since 2007 this new songs is sharing the space with The Protomen. 2018 had Stuck in the Sound... and Protomen. 2019 Anathema and Devin Townsend... and Protomen. 2020 Steven Wilson and his Porcupine Tree... and Protomen. Thanks guys for the gift you left for us, men and machine.

[@TopsideCrisis346]

When a game franchise becomes something akin to a religion...

[@starking2162]

We have 5 songs from act III, maybe we’ll get the rest before Elder Scrolls VI comes out

[@LooseCanonCreations]

I was privileged to have been able to catch at least the second half of this show (my first Proto experience) so I'm jubilant that this video exists!

[@MikeOShay]

GOD DAMN WE NEED ACT III

[@G.Wee_Rallying]

Calling Out sounds so good, cant wait for Act III

[@MegaPossesed]

When did they start covering SELF CONTROL?

[@maxzeecoolguy]

I'm sorry, I'm going to need a new "like" button. It seems this one is too small...

[@gundamhufflepuff2383]

Rocked to them in at Magfest 2011. Still kicking ass after all these years!

[@admstoker]

WE DID THIS IN 2020 PEOPLE. REMEMBER WHEN WE FOUGHT!

[@GameMaker3_5]

Well, this was pre-covid

[@BigBossSquirtle]

I've been to plenty of shows. But I've only seen Protomen once, but that one time takes the top spot for the best damn show I've ever gone to.

[@edwinnaidu]

Absolutely amazing show, as always

[@sabine4180]

what an epic experience

[@josephnederlof7607]

Amazing act! I would love to see them release a second Cover Up album. (After Act 3, ideally)

[@andrewv.9142]

coronavirus taking over and I'm here listening to THE SHOW MUST GO ON

[@GreenSyringe]

Needs more DRUM. EPICO!

[@tdk0bob]

39:13 take me to church with that organ ooh baby, god I love the hounds

[@Jay-ro4sz]

Headbanged so hard my neck got cramps....WORTH IT!

[@SharkWitchMeruna]

Can’t wait to buy Act III now!

[@Galdenberry_Lamphuck]

Oh fuck act 3 soon. I just discovered this band

[@jens9578]

I also know them only for 2 years and it drives me nuts that they so far haven't released Act 3

[@Galdenberry_Lamphuck]

@@jens9578 update: my most listened to band on spotify. 4002 minutes spent listening to them.

[@davidravenscroft1641]

I didn't know Johnny from karate kid was a singer! Lol....in all seriousness,great band!.

[@JeffersonLeeEng]

Why the dislike(s)?

[@MadsAgenda]

2 people don't have taste :/

[@brandonmarrone1735]

I get why you may be drawn to the experience, but considering the rest of the MAGFest performances, the music just doesn’t cut it.

[@dudeguy8686]

9 confirmed robots serving Dr Wily

[@skippy7552]

1:20:20 "DOES ANYONE WANT A HERSHEYS KISS?" "...yeah, okay."

[@aleh0_0]

how much longer for act 3 . . .

[@mathbookhero]

i really wish i could have made it to this, but ill just have to see yall next time

[@violet-fire5848]

i'd KILL to see a "super fighting robot" cover by them

[@JerBearGaming90]

So happy to see them back!

[@dudeguy8686]

Thank you for uploading this, wish I was there, but maybe next year :)

[@jefferyt5125]

1:26:15 - "Whoo! Alright! Op, goin' down. Ah nope alright still surfing. Yeah alright sure."

[@gabrielwee2853]

Anyone else who ended up here after watching VGHS?

[@nerdiestmaximus]

What is that guitar riff at 6:14?? It's driving me nuts in the best way possible!

[@mettalicfan]

just as fucking amazing as they were back in london last year!

[@possiblefossilrecords]

The drums might as well not exist for how quiet they are in the mix. Why...

[@jens9578]

This one will work as long as we have no official Live-DVD :)

[@nopenopenopenope4076]

ACT III WHEN?

[@M1DA5_]

Before avatar 2

[@MantraHerbInchSin]

Oh yeah!!! No Way Back is great

[@franciscop1192]

1:10:00 what does the chorus says? Unfortunately in my country the album is not for sale, and in spotify the lyrics explains what Joes do. Anyone?

[@gregorygunn7508]

genius.com/The-protomen-the-fall-lyrics The bold text is the lyrics, the rest is the story.

[@pikamer6783]

I could watch this shit my entire life

[@pewdiejunior5928]

I FUCKING LOVE YOU GUYS!