Meshuggah - Demiurge (REACTION!!!)

[@aldersmoke1]

"It's not their intention." Dead on. This band expects you to come to them, 100%. They create something so unique that they have zero interest in diluting it. It's either for you, or it's not. And here's the thing: they've got a high level career. The crowd is there. And frankly doesn't care whether the rest of the world comes along.

[@merschavonia4745]

aldersmoke1 well said!

[@DarthKotEI]

People who love Meshuggah are so excited to meet other people who love Meshuggah. If I wear a shirt of their’s one person will inevitably walk directly up to me and say, “Hell yeah bro Meshuggah.” And I do the same.

[@kusanagiSakura]

hell to the yeah dude, one of the few bands true to themselves and not following the shit other bands did

[@TCM215]

Yep :) apparently the band is worth 8 million bucks now

[@barklordofthesith2997]

@rorz999 - "I'm one of the few people who doesn't like 99% of metal, but I LOVE Meshuggah." Yeah.... that IS a rather unique thing. If i were trying to get somebody into metal, Meshuggah would NOT be the first band i'd play for them.

[@simplesimonh123]

“It sounds like it’s tuned a lil bit lower”

[@patrickyuta9526]

Yeah It 8 string so. It kind the right.

[@reidkilburn1406]

Laughs in open F

[@elliottpetrella155]

@@reidkilburn1406 F standard*

[@1pspgofan]

Just a bit

[@ivory_lion]

@David Christie It's tuned down through the floor of the 7th circle of hell

[@ruggedreviews909]

Meshuggah is a acquired taste, once you acquire it you will always be a die hard fan. My favorite metal band

[@marcusstirling1385]

I respect that

[@cottonswab72]

True, even as a long time metal fan, took me a little while before they really hooked me

[@willypthree922]

I agree with that 100%. Same with me.

[@TOAOM123]

I respect your opinion but I'm not too much a fan. Any songs youd recommend that you think are a better introduction?

[@ChipmunkAsylum]

TOAOM123 try “Soul Burn”. Pretty cool, slower chugging song. Still heavy but not a blast straight out the gate like most of their songs

[@scaberouswretch3673]

Meshuggah is metal, but if it was made by aliens.

[@mvunit3]

This was created for Fredrik Thordendal's Birthday a few years ago :p So you are not far from the truth :P :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ-xXmeYrsmCgcU

[@TheOneWayDown]

@Christian Meek Rings is metal made in ritual sacrifice to our alien overlords. Meshuggah are the overlords.

[@ImDougDimmadome]

Its as if nobel peace prize mathematicians decided to start a metal band

[@metalheadpolack]

EXACTLY

[@ephxiaa]

Rings of Saturn sounds like an epic alien orgy Their music slaps doe

[@brettanderson7832]

Meshuggah is all about the groove man. It's hypnotic and brilliant.

[@thatdudephilly]

@@seanmcadams1216 what😂

[@pedromendes5022]

Damn boys, I've been requesting Rational Gaze for a while, but I actually like that you did Demiurge now, because I really feel that you will like Rational Gaze more than Demiurge. Give it a try lads :D and keep up the amazing work! Edit: The last two minutes of this video, you genuinely were having a typical metalhead discussion regarding musicality and the highlighting, in your own way, the differences between two songs from the same band regarding the musical aspect and the technical aspect of it they not always overlap and furthermore the likableness of both of these songs varies a lot when you are dissecting the groove or dissecting the technical aspecs of it. Again, kudos to you both!

[@frankov_83]

Stengah and Rational Gaze, what an opening duo!

[@pedromendes5022]

@@frankov_83 Stengah has a lot of groove but even before that I'd say Millennium Cyanide Christ maybe... Idk good suggestion though! I mean you can't go wrong with Meshuggah

[@frankov_83]

@@pedromendes5022 oh, absolutely! But I meant that first one-two punch that opens Nothing.

[@pedromendes5022]

@@frankov_83 True, I mean we all know you can't go wrong with meshuggah. IMHO Born in Dissonance is one of their finest work, Meshugga's song library is like a very extensive game of "Pick a card! Any card!"

[@frankov_83]

@@pedromendes5022 yeap, and you can pick anything from "Sane" to idk, "Pitch Black" I just try to avoid Bleed lately, these kids ruined it for me :P

[@MatthiasCorvinu]

I was very amused by how Bill Burr described Meshuggah and being at one of their shows. I recommend listening to that.

[@ZERXERZANZIGER]

I have that in my playlist. That is hilarious!

[@thawolf5921]

That was great. If not for that video, I would not have heard the Philly Rant.

[@alee7275]

MatthiasCorvinu It’s like the drummers hands and feet are playing two different songs 😂

[@frejaordell800]

Yeah that was amazing xD

[@stevenisaak9716]

He nailed it with his description.

[@KaushikSethunath_10]

Kudos to you guys man, I think its REALLY cool that you revisited Bleed, let alone on camera for us too! I totally get what you mean. Meshuggah were one of the real innovators when it comes to a "different" kind of groove, with the low tuned guitars, and syncopating polyrhythms and things. I think what's awesome is how they have a song like "Bleed", which is just raw, feral, absurd speed, pounding your head in with its sheer technical wizardry, and a then a song like "Demiurge", which is slow, groovy and almost restrained at times. That riff that comes in with the open sustained note still makes me lose my shit every time I hear it. Hearing you listen to both and hear that contrast was awesome. You guys are still the absolute best when it comes to this kinda stuff! So kudos. Off topic, any chance you're ever going to visit some other genres, like say Trip-Hop? Would love hearing you guys talk about some Massive Attack or Portishead!

[@Angatyr34]

100% agree! Combustion is one of my top for blistering power. (I may have shat my pants when they opened a set with it one time), Clockworks for technical wizardry.

[@smokejc]

I'd like to see them react to Antistar.

[@lisajohnson521]

Ooo Portishead! Yes!

[@corrosivevinyl]

You guys should so do Portishead. Pick any song off of the album “Dummy”. Put a poll up!

[@MichaelWLee]

"Djent" is actually how the lead guitar player Fredrick Thornendal tried to describe the tone he wanted his guitar to have when explaining it to his recording engineer.

[@chikenspongebob5434]

True. A guy asked him how do u get that sound. Fredrick was drunk and answered he always aimed for a sound where his guitar made the dj-dj-dj-dj sound. The guy assumed Fredrick was trynna say some Swedish word and assumed the word was Djent. Hence Djent was formed.

[@seanmcadams1216]

@@chikenspongebob5434 epic lore

[@djentdjentvoidling6933]

Meshuggah is definitely an acquired taste. I didn't love it the first time I listened to it either but now its one of my favorites.

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

Djentdjent Voidling same. I met them with bleed and i thought it was pretty boring but i still knew the drummer was insane. It wasnt until i went to one of their concerts, holy shit. Insane. Now I absolutely love them but it took me some time

[@MrSchivy]

Can 100% relate

[@APCDTBSYLDOMN8]

Hey I'm just really glad you revisited Meshuggah!! Its certainly an acquired taste but you recognise the skill and creativity and I'm just so stoked I get to see someone's first impression to this music

[@santastolemyshoe]

The Contortionist - Language Parts 1 and 2

[@norwaydude96]

Yes!

[@HugoSR258]

Seconded!! This is a must!

[@Fisherdec]

language rediscovered. so good

[@robertcuff5704]

So much yes!!! Such a good first The contortionist song!

[@dylancondy2637]

Yes please, masterpiece.

[@martini1179]

Ryan, I vehemently disagree that artists like Meshuggah should try to have a universal appeal. To do so would be to dilute one's artform and force oneself to be dependent on popular sentiment regarding taste for one's career. In effect you want Meshuggah to do what pop stars to--conform, and produce large amounts of vapid content that appeal to the lowest common denominators of taste. It's a little bit like wanting Michelangelo to paint nothing but corporate billboards.

[@flesruoYkcuFoGuoY]

Thank you and your correct analysis for existing.

[@martini1179]

​@@flesruoYkcuFoGuoYI'm sorry that my opinion didn't meet with your standards. Had I known that you disagreed, I would have realized that I was ultimately incorrect.

[@danday9697]

I agree. They said Metallica is respected in the metal community and they are, but not for the songs that is universally popular.

[@baseballs1742]

@@danday9697 Metallica haven't been respected in the metal community for a long time, largely because of their bids for wider appeal.

[@MegaCurtisimo]

So much this. Real artists should drag their audience where they want to go not the other way around. Seeing someone like Meshuggah or Gojira in a huge stadium/arena b/c they're hugely popular would be a terrible experience.

[@xisumavoid]

10:15 - 100% truth right there!!!

[@IrchaMan]

Oh, hi Xisuma :D

[@TheCulturedCapy]

you're a metal head? that sort of makes sense lol

[@zachireland2393]

lmao you caught me off guard didn't expect to see you here lol

[@Still-Cousins-VOVA]

OH Dude love you man love your covers too!

[@seanmcadams1216]

How the hell did I find you here lmao. Congrats on 1000th hermitcraft video bro

[@hannibalcorps6384]

Meshuggah - is the golden mine of views. They have one of the most loyal fans in the world.

[@metfan4l]

"sounds like a doorstopper" XD

[@shawnlarochelle4255]

Lol that’s the sound of the extra thick string they use when tuned low

[@mrdrprof99]

It's also from really digging your pick in deep while you play it.

[@alexkulp9727]

hahaha, too good

[@10bighikes58]

not the first time I've heard Meshuggah's sound compared to bumping into inanimate objects.

[@IrishMetalArchive]

AAAAHHAAAAHAHAHAHA.... Brilliant description....

[@zigureru824]

TESSERACT - Of Matter (Live at Sphere Studios). This is a MUST! It's SO good! No lies!

[@kl8455]

Ashe is an amazing singer.

[@localhoast2009]

Meshuggah Clockworks , Rational Gaze and Perpetual Black Second!!!

[@SOSscorn]

They will like Perpetual Black Second, that groove and song structure is totally up their alley. Also, an underrated song by them I feel. That song kicks sacks live.

[@Johnny-1986]

localhoast2009 Clockworks!!!

[@BluePineapple72]

Straws Pulled at Random would be perfect too, considering the ending to that song

[@PanasonicTooth]

Clockworks might be a bit much for them to enjoy imo. I'd recommend Rational Raze for sure though.

[@Lulustucru2393]

If they have to react to Clockwork they need to check the drum video of Thomas Haake !

[@raphaelcalado4335]

Do “Dancers to a discordant system” their finest song in many aspects!

[@acurseofconstantobstacle5603]

^ I second this!

[@IceKoldKilla]

How did "Break Those Bones Whose Sinews Gave It Motion" not make it to the top? I would think groovier Meshuggah songs would lead the poll anyway.

[@ArisenMind]

From any band that's metal in origin they should always recommend the groovier songs. If you notice, those songs tend to be better reviewed on this channel. If you come from listening to a hip hop/r&b then groovier tracks with easier or more melodic transitions just seem to sound better even if you don't necessarily like the song.

[@iAmPesukone]

@Vaigod777 MonstroCity is a bit corny at best, starting with the title and its weird casing.

[@MykeSingleton]

the best messugah track thank you for mentioning that!

[@bicboi1930]

It's definitely groovy but it's not for beginners. It can be monotonous if you dont pay attention to the little alterations that make it amazing.

[@bicboi1930]

I think the video to straws pulled at random video is the best for beginners like LIV. It's got a beautiful ending that makes the genius of god like quality of meshuggah makes sense. You'll understand other meshuggah songs from that perspective. The new millennium cyanide christ video is also very accessible, heavy and funny af.

[@johnreed5242]

Cemetery Gates is a must in terms of metal.

[@NikkLiberos]

Have they ever done Cowboys or Domination, though?

[@jsunh98]

cemetary gates is probably the worst pantera song. give these guys credit, they can handle heavier music. cemetary gates is pedestrian metal

[@jeremycarnes1991]

A must-avoid

[@scottcarter6623]

The single worst Pantera track including the pre-cowboys albums

[@JebJester]

People hate Cemetery Gates? That song is my shit. It's irresistible for me and I'm no pedestrian.

[@Kabz8]

Seeing Meshuggah perform Demiurge and Bleed live is an otherwordly total body experience. It was so intense and hypnotic and they are unbelievably tight as a group. Devin Townsend - Deadhead Live Royal AlbertHall

[@1jacobdavis]

Gojira- The Gift of Guilt

[@TheProphegy]

Jacob Davis - Live version plz.

[@brsneaky9968]

@@TheProphegy YEEEESSS

[@orrysprangers5559]

Jacob Davis hell yeah!! Best song of them probally, and toxic garbage island in my opinion

[@schroedinger9023]

totally "The Gift of Guilt"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@krisreilly1969]

They will undoubtedly love that song. So catchy and anthemic. The live version at Brixton Academy would blow their minds.

[@thehairygull]

As a big fan of Meshuggah this track is one that you check out after you’ve listened to some of the rest of their discography. After you check out the rest of their stuff, this song is a masterpiece. It might sound simple but it’s on purpose there are very tight technical things happening and you can still bang in Straight 4 and that’s what makes Meshuggah. Listen to Obzen, Dancers to a discordant system, Nostrum, Phantoms, Straws Pulled at Random. They’ll grow on you it’s all rhythms man.

[@OldManTenno]

@Lost in Vegas - I'm going to get to what you guys are getting at, but don't have the words for. Meshuggah does their own thing, and unless you know what it is, you can't describe it. They like to play with different time signatures, polyrythms, and patterns. Because it is not the norm, there is not necessarily a "groove" to latch on to. A lot of what they do is predicated on unpredictability. There is a reason that their stuff has been the subject of some universities for their use of music theory, and it's mainly to do with timing and how things line up at certain places. What they do is hard... you can't play this shit drunk. They are not my favorite band, but I went to one of their concerts. Seeing them pull it off live is f**king amazing. I think through your journey, you've subconsciously picked up on some of that. Love watching you guys.

[@matternicuss]

"They like to play with different time signatures" Nope. All of their songs are in 4/4, but the key is that they're syncopated, meaning you're hearing polyrhythms that interrupt the flow of the beats, causing disorientation among listeners. Meshuggah simply takes it waaaay farther than most. Listen to Haake, the drummer. His hands typically land on the 4, while his feet are busy providing those insane polyrhythms.

[@OldManTenno]

​@@matternicuss Wasn't trying to say all their songs are in different time signatures, more at hinting that is what they do with polyrythms and patterns.

[@matternicuss]

That's fair. I was just trying to clarify. Sorry if it came off as rude

[@OldManTenno]

@@matternicuss No problem dude. I probably could have worded it better. :P

[@mvunit3]

The way I learned it through reading and listening to interviews of the band since 1995 when I got into them (Destroy Erase Improve); they do mostly play in 4/4, but in those particular sigs, its what they do _WITHIN that_ "4/4" is what makes them so awesomely strange and mathematical. Each member, including Jens the vocalist, take turns being a percussive instrument. And Haake at times is the "Lead" on drums! More info and other bands of the like I've written about in these 2 essays (with links and citations) that I hope you guys will enjoy . . . 1. (Part 1 of 2/which is linked on Part 1): mavearworx.weebly.com/blog/witnessing-the-birth-of-progressive-metal-part-1-of-2 2. mavearworx.weebly.com/blog/in-response (Metal meets Classical and Jazz - under re-construction). \m/

[@papahendaddy9669]

Devin Townsend - Deadhead live at royal albert hall!!

[@Kabz8]

Papahendaddy I request this every day Lmao. Come on George and Ryan!

[@RenalDistress]

YES!!! It will blow you guys away. Everybody reacts the the EMGtv Kingdom performance. Bugs the heck out of me when there is a much greater performance out there

[@PCamron90]

YES YES YES

[@RenalDistress]

Keep this at the top! DEY NEED 2 SEE DIS

[@joshparker9602]

yes yes yes amen

[@dannefred]

You should try giving Rammstein a listen even though you don't speak German (their lyrics might be a little basic but in several of their songs they are a comment on society). The German language just lends itself so well to metal. As starter songs I would go for: Ich Tu dir we, Sonne, Mann gegen mann or Keine lust. Keep up doing a great job on your journey through the Metal-verse.

[@imjopping]

I've been telling them Du Riechst So Gud for months. Really hoping they get around to Rammstein, I think they'll love it. The groove, the powerful drums, some transitions but not too many, clean but heavy vocals

[@berkaydemirer4289]

Guys you should revisit Death. Something from the album Sound of Perseverance. It is pure gold for a metal elitist, a masterpiece :)

[@benedictdonald4338]

can you remix the vocals out as long as those incredibly awful vox are present, SOP will remain unlistenable. (Damn, what was Chuck, rest his soul, thinking there!?!??!?!)

[@nolanbeasinger8555]

lucifer lavey gtfo here

[@mirandarf82]

My favorite metal album of all time... Inspiring... Original... Creative... Meshugah has the same problem as many metal bands of this age... It seems uninspired, so repetitive, so lazy.

[@metalmana4242]

One of my favorite reaction channels. you guys are very open minded and appreciate other kinds of music, Very cool to see!

[@AnthonySimeone]

It's pronounced "dem-ee-urge" (emphasis on the middle syllable)

[@SharinganMan]

demi urge. pretty simple

[@smokejc]

I think Dancers to a Discordant System would give them more sections to analyze.

[@tomeshuggah]

True. What an amazing song!

[@MErickson11]

That's always the first song I show people. It's got so many high points.

[@joelcprice]

They should just react to the whole of Catch 33.... 🤣

[@frejaordell800]

For sure! And that is in my opinion one of their absolut best tracks

[@george17ish]

Agreed. Personally my favorite song by them.

[@rogerfrost1]

Wow, I love that you guys went back to bleed in this video. This would be a really cool feature to add to your videos when it's an option. Or even a revisit on certain songs in general.

[@lazaromurillo9212]

Death - Flesh And The Power It Holds Darkthrone - A Blaze In The Northern Sky

[@mrdude49]

I heard you say "Do Not Look Down"..... I HIGHLY recommend it. Def my favorite Meshuggah song. The riff pattern is just absolutely beautiful

[@kristenmuller6878]

I feel you guys, esp when Ryan was like 'I almost feel the groove', and George was like 'it almost builds you up' You guys keep skirting around melodic death metal that's ACCESSIBLE to a new listener... ya'll just keep diving headfirst in lol! And you do the same with power metal as well, which, I gotta give you props for, on both! You were almost there on this one, and I can tell you appreciated them. But nothing wrong with easing yourself into the genre, so you can understand it a little better. I STILL recommend you revisit Amon Amarth for melodic death metal. You reviewed an early, shit song and you NEED to revisit them. They honestly bridge the gap between mainstream metal and melodic death metal. Try 'Live for the Kill' as it has Apocalyptica behind them on orchestra and a very clear, yet elegant melody progression. But anything off Twilight of the Thundergod and more recent would probably suffice.

[@TheProphegy]

Power Trip - Executioner’s Tax (you’ll love it)

[@ryanschofield1978]

Eddie Cardwell agreed!!!!

[@Bones12x2]

Hell yes...Swing of the axe!

[@kosherwhitewine5879]

agreeeedd

[@wvusmc]

Power Trip is one of the better bands out there right now.

[@3und20]

saw them live, great band

[@williamedmiston5164]

Tesseract - Acceptance or Nascent or Of Matter (Live in Studio)

[@jen.g.]

William Edmiston Of Matter for sure.

[@joystick2212]

YEESSSSS Acceptance PLEASE! I recently found Concealing Fate and it quickly became a favorite.

[@kl8455]

Concealing Fate is superb. really like Perfection and Deception.

[@brettrobertleasure]

of matter (in the studio) is the easy choice. but, i'm gonna go with nascent simply because it doesn't get enough love. also would like to see eden, album version.

[@OracleCura]

Yeeeeeah Bleed is one of those that really grows on you; after a few listens it's really hard to not enjoy some of those grooves. I agree with the point that to reach that elusive status of "truly great" a band needs to be able to extend its appeal beyond the boundaries of fans within their genre; there are plenty of bands that are fully aware that what they're doing isn't going to have that extended appeal. Nothing wrong with it, it's a super rare thing for a band to stumble across that trait unintentionally and capitalize without compromising their original style. I'd recommend you guys check out Monuments. Bunch of songs would be good choices; Atlas is probably the best bet though.

[@hybridvoxx3374]

I immediately liked Bleed the first time I heard it, but I gotta say it's like their most over rated song.

[@jackmaguire1158]

They should do Admit Defeat or The Uncollective

[@themawsjawz_9491]

This is the channel that got me into Meshuggah

[@canuck5896]

Hey! There are so many good metal bands that you guys haven't reacted to yet. Try this one: *Agalloch - In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion* Make sure to filter by HD and watch in HD. PLEASE and thank you.

[@lionsword9184]

Y’all would jam so hard to do not look down by meshugga

[@ryandeboer9910]

LionSword 91 sooooo groovy, my personal fav from that album

[@robbyfoster666]

That song makes me at least a full four and a half inches!!! Best on the album..

[@willpestka2745]

My fav is Break Those Bones that Sinews Gave it Motion

[@Lulustucru2393]

Live in Wacken if possible !

[@0wnpk1]

I was thinking "By The Ton", i've been wondering why people don't suggest it much. The riffs in the midsection are absolutely crushing

[@mattdisney6237]

You need to give Lamb of God another shot. I would recommend Omerta or Walk with me in Hell

[@allensellers1971]

Really appreciate you 2 guys being open minded enough to give an honest assessment of this genre of music! !

[@thomasdurham2372]

Two of my favorite Meshuggah songs! Well done on listening with open minds! Keep diving into these guys! You won’t regret it 🤟🏼

[@billyruben6540]

I love you went back to bleed. I've often wondered how you'd react to songs you've already done, now that you've got some experience. Hero of War by Rise Against.

[@AlintheaYoh]

Protest the Hero - Mist/Animal Bones/C'est la Vie! Any of these, I think you'd love. Pleaseeeee! You'll love the drumming, guitar and I'd love to know what you think of the vocalist.

[@jessebowman1120]

Between the Buried and Me-Selkies

[@joystick2212]

That solo :)

[@nolanbeasinger8555]

Jesse Bowman recently got into this band and that was one of the first songs....amazing

[@t_rent]

please listen to this!

[@handlerkm]

this is the song

[@HateMich]

Amazing, but Ants of The Sky is the perfection

[@drumpsycho1997]

The Mars Volta- Viscera Eyes, or Cygnus Vismund Cygnus

[@Korruptionen]

You guys should check out Clockworks by Meshuggah, and the video showing the drumming. Also, to help you understand the beat... it's all in 4/4, with different time signatures played at the same time below, creating poly rhythms. When you listen to Meshuggah, look the overall 4/4 time signature.

[@mickej84]

I'm glad you finally did Meshuggah again! Great reaction and you made very good points. You should listen to their album Catch 33. It's basicly one 45 minutes long song of crazy heavy stuff. It feels like a decent into madness. You can hear the influence of Meshuggah in alot of bands in different metal genres but still no band sound simillar to them. They just have this unique style.

[@TadhgRiordan]

I feel like Catch 33 is in the final stages of Meshuggah acceptance (lol). The next stage imo is Nothing (the remastered version).

[@TadhgRiordan]

It's so funny because you're experience of Meshuggah mirrors my own: I first heard Bleed and couldn't get into it all, then revisited Meshuggah (years) later, and they became one of my favourite bands. Rational Gaze would be right up your guys alley though! Hopefully you can revisit it at some point in the future. Cheers

[@miggydoms]

Dude same

[@willpestka2745]

Mine is very similar, but the revisiting happened like a month after.

[@andersthorstensson4347]

Love you guys! Proud Swedish Meshuggah fan here. You should arrange for a Gojira/Meshuggah show, it will blow your mind. BTW, it's Demi-urge, like Demi-God. Great video as always! 👊❤️😍

[@IceKoldKilla]

That's an awesome idea! Definitely do a second listen as a bonus at the end or even as a separate video. But definitely would recommend "Break Those Bones Whose Sinews Gave It Motion" and "Rational Gaze". Maybe "Lethargica" too!

[@smokey4737]

I think its about time for that Scourge Of Iron.... Cannibal Corpse with Corpsegrinder is a MUST!!! You wont regret it.

[@vietnamd0820]

Smo Key Either that song or Kill Or Become!!!

[@matts7827]

BTBAM!!! Please check out some between the buried and me!!! Coma Machine as a nice first song or you can jump right in and check out Ants of the Sky or Extremophile Elite (live studio version is sick)!!!

[@PajamaMuncher]

The Coma Machine is the best first listen for Between The Buried and Me for sure!

[@billypappas6811]

I been trying for BTBAM since they first started. Won’t happen

[@kyleparks95]

@@billypappas6811 Same my dude.

[@ryanwilkerson4374]

This is a must

[@mrschneebly9691]

@@kyleparks95 Also same.

[@madhya]

Devin Townsend - Deadhead (Live at Royal Albert Hall) Tesseract - Phoenix

[@mora1948]

Black sabbath - N.I.B

[@teslatech8914]

So much yes!!

[@twjclarke1]

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST! great to see you digging in to music and having so much fun together. awesome channel.

[@Jay_def]

I’m so proud of you guys lol, I watch a lot of these and your excitement reignites mine in these older songs. I found my self laughing with you and covered in goosebumps at other parts, keep it up, you’re on the cusp of the reason for the movement

[@Oilid]

I'm so happy you gave Meshuggah another shot. They're my favorite metal band BECAUSE they are DIFFERENT! I only speak for myself but their rhythmic shifts mesmerize me.

[@handicapitation3250]

Really wish New Millennium Cyanide Christ got voted through. I've probably requested that shit 100+ times on the various reaction channels. Never seen anyone do it though.

[@animalwillopus79]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/poDdaYuri8trhq8

[@handicapitation3250]

@@animalwillopus79 Thanks. Never knew they did that!

[@jsunh98]

it's a good song, but there's too many other good meshuggah songs with better recording quality

[@handicapitation3250]

@@jsunh98 IDK I think the video of them jamming out playing "Air Instruments" along with the song makes it impossible not to get into a groove with. And I disagree about the quality. IMHO, Chaosphere is on par from a recording quality standpoint as all their later albums, and the songwriting was much better. Just my opinion though.

[@Wetfeline]

Love that song, it's what got me into meshuggah

[@markwrenn1880]

Between the Buried and Me - Astral Body! Great video as always

[@ericchristman9924]

Hell yes

[@zachrichard7558]

lol I gotta point this out. You guys have literally said that if you have to listen to a genre/style of music over and over again in order to like it then maybe you just don't like it. It's really awesome to see you guys come so far with metal and I feel like you've done a 180 on that idea specifically. Love you guys, keep making awesome videos.

[@rocknroller726]

YOB - Beauty in Falling Leaves Beautiful song by a fantastic band.

[@lowstryder1022]

YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!! YES - ROUNDABOUT!!!

[@markwrenn1880]

Yes. Please.

[@rardyprice7418]

Yes, YES! And absolutely it should be roundabout!!! ......Or starship trooper

[@mvunit3]

Its about time to hear the late great Chris Squire's groove and the infamous Bass riff :). Meshuggah to Yes covers all basses (no pun intended): "Variety is the spice of Life" \m/.

[@jamesthemachinedean]

Meshuggah don't need to try to appeal to people outside their genre as they have enough fan base world wide. In flames are a good example who changed their style to fit into a sound with different taste and they ended up losing all their original fan base and gained new fans instead and are probably only just as popular if not less.

[@merschavonia4745]

James Dean well said

[@jamesbradford1153]

The irony is In Flames could have been bigger than ever if they didn't change their style/sound. I think the same could be said about Meshuggah. If they keep it going and stick to who they are I think they have a lot of room to grow an extremely large fan base, and will definitely go down as one of the greatest metal bands of all time. And hell, nowadays they are main-staging just a few notches down from bands like Slipknot, Korn, Metallica, System Of A Down, etc, so sky is the limit imo. As the world population grows, so will the amount of metalheads. Think of the possibilities 20, 30, 50, 100 years from now.

[@dark3rthanshadows]

yeah but could be bigger

[@swash4440]

Metallica is also a good example. While In Flames went softer and lost all of their fans, Metallica went radio friendly and gained popularity while their old fans stuck around complaining but still listening.

[@dimitrieavram]

In flames sound great, period

[@lordsloth3261]

Electric Wizard - "Funeralopolis" or "Son of Nothing". Heavier than bowling balls between your legs, and is basically a more sleasy version of Black Sabbath.

[@bluegatorade358]

If they like that maybe a Yob song after that?

[@mgonzalez8880]

Funeropolis for sure.. maybe return trip. Both very misanthropic/cynical/ nihilist lyrics my go to songs to get a certain mood out.. and oh man.... that distorted fuzzy HEAVIER than the EARTH riffs.... soooooo soo good.....

[@brycet1505]

Should start with Vinum Sabbathi. Funeralopolis or Return trip would be fine too.

[@drakenn342]

This is my favorite song by them so far. It's got a hopeless feeling that their other songs don't quite have.

[@dgvtx82]

You guys have come a long way, have learned a lot about metal, picked up the idiosyncrasies of what appeals to ppl, love it!

Djent is a rhythmic and percussive guitar style of playing.

[@MrFylledal]

Djent is a guitar tone

[@kervernes5472]

Djent as a term is resented by Meshuggah. Welcome to Djent Facts!

[@derrickscrubblarson]

dem · i · urge /ˈdemēˌərj/ noun a being responsible for the creation of the universe, in particular.

[@DarthKotEI]

Derrick Larson The definition I prefer: “A figure responsible for fashioning and maintaining the physical universe.”

[@kevinkuypers]

To Ryan's point at the end: I totally get where he's coming from but I could not disagree more. Of course it's a valid indicator of greatness if you manage to produce music that appeals to a wide audience - it means that you have somewhat figured out the "formula of popular music". But then again, on the other hand, it's extremely important to me that there are artists who push the boundaries and use art (whether it'd be music, movies or anything else) to express their specific taste and message - coz that's the only way you get progress and not just more of the same. And luckily, it always happends: Just think of Blues and Jazz in the early 20th century, rock in 60s (Beatles etc.), then metal, rap and hiphop... But that's just my humble opinion.

[@antonioecheverria2727]

Actually Your opinion is a fact.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

If I've said it once I've said it 23,763,185,003 times. The groove at the beginning of "Combustion" is the soundtrack of my life! It's the perfect intro music to an MMA fight! You guys might check out a live performance, as well. They're incredible live. Just give it a chance.

[@7heSlime]

Very glad to see you guys go back to a song you previously didn't like to give it a second look through a slightly different perspective.

[@patogonzalezsalinas]

Judas Priest - The Sentinel

[@MISTERPIPAZA]

Sear bliss - Lost and not found Mgla - Exercises in futility V Agalloch - Not unlike the waves Watain - Satan´s Hunger

[@Naruto735]

I still think y'all should have checked out Future Breed Machine before this first but hey man...hopefully y'all check that out at some point. Would be much more up your alley.

[@lennartmartin7361]

Yeah, I don't get why people suggest the hardest and most repetetive songs first tbh.. Future breed machine has some room to breathe and process what's going on.

[@angjr999]

Reacting to old meshuggah is better for these guys. So much more layering and transitions. Most of their recent music is monotonous and hard to sit through imo

[@ryukan250]

Straws Pulled at Random should've been the first Meshuggah song recommended

[@rushikeshshinde2325]

I did not expected sucha thoughtful commentary! 💚 really great video!

[@TheProphegy]

Demi-urge is how I say it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DarthKotEI]

Eddie Cardwell Yeah me too

[@OzLeedsCrew]

Correct!

[@ZERXERZANZIGER]

They skip through toooo much! Yeah don't like I won't watch. Don't need to tell me ;)

[@Nukelover]

That is the correct way, yeah.

[@metaldad-zy3wp]

When you guys going to get back to Pantera? Cowboys from hell, cemetery gates, hollow?

[@jun813]

They won't do pantera videos anymore

[@metaldad-zy3wp]

@@jun813 Why?

[@marcedwards5583]

@@jun813 Because Anselmo is a racist wanker. There's plenty great music out there to not bother with Pantera. (and I'm a huge Pantera fan, just respect people not wanting to bother with them anymore)

[@chris_htepo]

@@jun813 Why?

[@AakashBalajiCyborg]

@@marcedwards5583 Anselmo isnt racist. He explained why he shouted white power was because some two randoms were shouting and accusing him of being one for an entire show in the front row, though he wasnt. He was irritated and did it just to hit back at those two fools.

[@skylarmcclure3988]

This is my #1 song to bench press to tied with Combustion.

[@lajc7222]

Same. If I need to push heavy, Demiurge. 2nd choices Lethargica or Pravus

[@rlenn6512]

I like what both of you said! This is for a specific audience, but you two have open minds and understand how complex this music is. That's the POINT. When you listen to it enough, kinda like reading books..., you just... get it. You're a little blown away. You get a "feeling". It makes you THINK. "Wow.... how did they DO that?!"

[@cstenzy9167]

Glad this made it! Hope you guys got the Enslaved CD I sent, would be cool if you guys get around to listening to them eventually!

[@hybridvoxx3374]

Storm son is so good

[@krulldunk]

Scar Symmetry - The Illusionist ! Some more clean vocals and melodies in it! Give it a try friends i think you're gonna apreciate it!

[@devangriffith1095]

yes this!!! ^^ i'd put the song up for a poll though - many greats

[@runetech]

Some music takes several listenings to fully appreciate. And it pays off in the end because it has better staying power. Music that instantly appeal usually holds interest way worse. Progressive bands seems to be as good listening experience 30 years on while more commercial bids usually just is embarrassing within a year. Meshuggah is demanding attention to detail as it is also heavily dependent on polyrhythms, and if you go from a pure 4/4 territory, then Meshuggah is a very tall order.

[@EmXena315]

I appreciate how knowledgeable you guys are now of metal. It's been fun watching!

[@zoogie980]

door stopper lol great description. Thats why yall are the best music reaction channel on YT for sure

[@Hatingmeisconforming]

React to Between the buried and me "white walls".

[@markwrenn1880]

They have to do BTBAM one day

[@Rberg1105]

BTBAM for sure. Idk about anything off colors for their first song though. Something like astral body would be a much better intro

[@markwrenn1880]

@@Rberg1105 that's what I suggested actually. Astral Body.

[@nolanbeasinger8555]

Or white walls by Elder

[@DJCrowley123]

id love for them to review BTBAM but anything 10+ minutes long will lose them...im thinking Dim Ignition, Millions, Astral Body, Selkies...stuff like that

[@raythillemann2847]

Agalloch “Not Unlike the Waves” Alcest “Ecailles de lune part 2”

[@yohoahoyhum]

Great video guys, really liked how you revisited Bleed as well. Anyway, for some HEAVY groove, you guys gotta check out SLEEP - HOLY MOUNTAIN.

[@alpolacci]

Holy mountain may be too repetitive for a first listener, I'd suggest dragonaut or aquarian for a first experience of Sleep

[@Dane3p]

6:56 I cracked up so hard at my dude on the lefts reaction Lol ABSOLUTELY

[@Metal_Dinosaur]

Still crushing it lads, so happy you guys are still so passionate years in. All the Metal heads out here feel like "Sniff, I watched them grow into metal" - 2021, During The Purge...\m/

[@siarkofrut86]

Fear Factory - Self Bias Resistor :)

[@tomjr2818]

I've requested that one several times. Long overdue.

[@laporte1625]

@@tomjr2818 Same, I first suggested that one a year and a half ago. It just seems like they prefer to react to copycats or worse bands, rather than the band that created modern metal...

[@jasonallen5318]

Yes, everyone needs to keep requesting Fear Factory until they finally give them a listen. I honestly don't know why nobody reacts to them.

[@it_rocks]

Body Hammer

[@jasonallen5318]

I prefer Zero Signal or Securitron, but still an excellent song choice. I think George & Ryan would greatly enjoy Edgecrusher.

[@travisyoder5169]

Could you please please please revisit Pantera???!!!

[@travisyoder5169]

Really anything from Cowboys from Hell or Vulgar Display of Power

[@jonathanpotts3591]

With metal like this you have to look at the vocals as more of another instrument and less about the words

[@mechanicalhippo493]

You have a great point sir , you are not getting a bunch of response because these dudes have mentioned that multiple times in past videos Haha. They understand that but don't always dig it haha

[@jonathanpotts3591]

Right well especially with meshugga lol

[@TheKondinho]

interesting

[@danieltrifunovic4638]

@@jonathanpotts3591 that would be silly seeing as their lyrics are in my opinion one of their strongest points

[@DarthKotEI]

One GOLLEEE. 😅 I love you guys and I love Meshuggah. Demiurge was the song that I hoped you would try next. I felt that it is a gateway to their more abrasive stuff. The fact that you went back to Bleed to give it a second look shows that you guys really on a journey with music. You could always take an easy road and give only hot takes but you guys take the time and consider what might appeal to others. I’m really glad I subscribed.

[@vibin_psilocybin]

dude on the left is so right at 10:00, I feel exactly that way every time I hear the song Bleed. That song gets my hyped. The drumming is absolutely insane, the guitars are on point, his vocals are just brutal, and I just love music filled with polyrhythms. I nerd out over polyrhythms

[@jamsena91]

Combustion is the song for you, guys.

[@XavieRibeiro25]

Yes!

[@alphaenemy]

No, Meshuggah is just not for them, period. Meshuggah is for people who already truly love death and thrash and are ready to appreciate the boundaries being pushed.

[@stephenopolis3294]

@@alphaenemy I agree

[@parcaleste]

@@alphaenemy Knowing how they dig transitions and changes in rhythm - "Combustion" will blow their heads off. The entire "Obzen" album is more or less like that, actually, where "Bleed" is sort of the exception, but is THE track of the album, cause it's just a phenomenal song in itself. I would say it's a genius decision to include it exactly in this album. Also, what I think they were trying to say is that "Demiurge" is better to introduce the band with than "Bleed", but "Bleed" is ultimately the better song, which I agree with. Still, people are here cause they want to see the reaction and the shock value of not listening to HEAVY stuff like Meshuggah and being introduced to freakin' "BLEED" is a reaction that everyone in the know will love to see. I would love to see them react to stuff like Samael or Coroner "Grin" (specifically, cause I feel they'll fall in love with it), but I guess those are not that much commercial. Whatever. Keep up the good work @LostInVegas I'm enjoying your channel (well, the heavy part of it at least... plus Rush! Please MORE RUSH!).

[@HINRG14]

Beneath or Slow Burn

[@Johnny-tf3im]

Strapping young lad City! Full album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!