Metal Musician Reacts to Architects | An Ordinary Extinction |

[@FairyCRat]

**electronic bridge starts** Nik: ok where are we going this time **intensity keeps building up** Nik: ok this is not gonna remain chill **still building up** Nik: ready for the breakdown **heavy guitar starts** Nik: UGH **headbanging** **soft clean singing starts over the breakdown** Nik: **confused headbanging**

[@lilili1807]

Bro you don't have to change shirts, we know you're recording the videos in one sitting lmao

[@Warhammerr]

Hahaha I just noticed the same

[@sorasnobody7383]

Lmao this comment!! Niks planning for the future

[@MrLockie7]

I enjoy your attention to detail

[@Ron_Swanson]

Probably just getting steamy

[@Rogerwestt]

😂😂😂

[@spookyveggiemd]

Sam has such a great voice, I really don’t mind all the softy softies. Shows great versatility in this track!

[@vantablacknl]

As someone who grew on old architect type tone I must say I LOVE the new style and glad they are evolving as a band

[@spookyveggiemd]

@@vantablacknl Agreed! Too many people see evolution as a bad thing. It’s neat to keep stylistic elements but wouldn’t we get bored if every album was the same over and over?

[@rayzeus]

@@spookyveggiemd I agree that bands need to evolve and do new things, and they're clearly experimenting in interesting and fun ways. The one thing that worries me personally is how quickly they've transitioned to something different and how it could alienate some long time fans. I just recently discovered the band, so I don't mind it personally, but I can totally see how some fans could felt left behind.

[@vantablacknl]

@@rayzeus look at parkway drive, still the same recognizable sound (in a good way) and its not the same and repetitive, they really stand behind their name

[@spookyveggiemd]

@@rayzeus I think they have enough of a back catalogue that it’s really not all that quickly but I do appreciate what you mean! I totally understand that that can be the case sometimes.

[@softboy3383]

nobody: nik every 5 seconds: CHONK??!

[@ded_griie]

This chorus is SOOOOOOO GOOD

[@infamousinferno2506]

The way he mixes his screams into his rasps is so fucking awesome and something I've wanted to learn how to do for a long time. So unpredictable.

[@amirhosseinrjp5762]

It's not something that natrully happens.its the progress in studio by using mix and mastering and using back vocals and ribs and effects

[@InEpicinium]

@@amirhosseinrjp5762 Depending on OP's meaning, you can absolutely alternate between his fries and distorted belts all day like this live. Might not sound as clean of a transition but yeah. Same for changing vocal styles mid word like at 4:20, "we're stood at *the edge of the world*", which is where I personally think OP might be going at. People do this all the time but takes a shit ton of practice to do right and not fuck your voice over. Studio effects definitely help smooth out the shift tho.

[@dujonsharrer1122]

@@InEpicinium YESSSSSSSSS

[@robertbrodie9566]

This was actually my favourite track of the album. I love the mix of soft and heavy

[@rybo0072]

I love the massive industrial elements that this album has its amazing! If this is the new trend metals going for I'm all for it

[@sarcasm4371]

it's a subgenre, called industrial metal lol

[@rybo0072]

@@sarcasm4371 yes mate I know its been my favourite subgenre for years but it's nice that it's coming back into the spotlight again

[@nickkduhh]

That's exactly the sound Tom wanted architects to venture into

[@alexrichers4807]

At this point, the album should have been named "Chord Progression"

[@travisyell2577]

These chord progressions gonna be the death of Nik

[@BenjaminFox99]

Easily my favorite, the chorus gives me nostalgia and I can't even explain why, it's just so fucking good

[@markr16]

With every song you can really pick out the most interesting elements. They really let each part have its own space. And Sam's pitched screams in the chorus - just outstanding

[@iiitzHimmy]

This album is so fucking good. I'd hate to be so fucking cool to try and not enjoy things because they aren't heavy. Jesus this album is great.

[@Illuym]

True xD

[@yoyoh7]

It’s awful. Just my opinion tho.

[@B-o-r-c-h-y]

@@yoyoh7 I agree. This album has like 2 average songs. Not even because it’s not heavy. It’s just repetitive as fuck.

[@itsinugami]

I feel the same, I see the same shit said on new TDWP tracks -- Which, their new stuff still goes hard as hell, with some soft songs thrown in. Bands like TDWP and Architects enjoy mixing it up, they don't have to sound the same as they did years ago. This album shows growth for Architects; furthermore, they didn't pull an Issues, or I See Stars, where a band slips into a more poppy, mainstream, genre.

[@CommunistHam]

People are allowed to dislike things bro.

[@jackreed7837]

This song sounds like it could be a chill song in doom

[@Collis_85]

First thing I thought of when I heard this Yesterday was Doom

[@NishkarshJain]

@@Collis_85 Can relate!

[@MillaStr]

Thanks for introducing me to Architects ❤️ found it on your channel and I absolutely love it

[@dylanporter8105]

Love it when bands do something new and not churn out the same album 5 times then break up

[@yanaybolbachan]

Josh's writing is so unique and interesting, and the breakdowns are simple CHONKS.

[@olafsriffs]

the octave jump Sam does in the chorus is just wow

[@chuckclark3214]

Man, my favorite part of this song is the vocals in the chorus! Just DAMN! I love it!

[@jerkulese]

Nik that's a lot of outfits

[@MarkNuuuuuutt]

It’s to hide his lack of pants

[@enriquefros5021]

one of the best songs in the album !!

[@centralia83]

I love this album. Got my vinyl in the mail yesterday. But I couldn’t wait and took advantage of it leaking a few weeks ago. So I had 3 weeks to hear it. It’s the only thing I’ve been listening to lately besides Polaris the death of me.

[@machomaniac4512]

Dude that polaris album is a total banger, one of my favorite metalcore records ever.

[@centralia83]

@@machomaniac4512 yeah it’s become one of my favorites also. It’s a very good album

[@gadingprakasa]

Architects' really levels up, man. Every track in this album is really good, whether it soft or hard.

[@roofus8497]

congratulations for the 400k subscriber! keep it up

[@eliten0Ob]

Did a semi-blind session with this album, and this was an absolute outstanding piece. Holy shit that riff.

[@yourmother6045]

Semi-blind? How does that work?

[@eliten0Ob]

@@yourmother6045 I heard some of the songs from the album, as they were released singles ("black lungs", "animals"), so I couldn't say it was blind.

[@papichurro2115]

Gotta love that 6/8 2nd verse. Could’ve gone on longer, but they’re varying it up in really cool ways

[@blake3485]

Goddamn I didn’t even notice the switch to it until you pointed it out it flows so well

[@Sjur_sm57]

I think the whole thing 12/8, isn’t it?

[@papichurro2115]

@@Sjur_sm57 i mean you must be right, but i just look at it in terms of “what a drummer would need to know if you told him what beat to play”

[@Sjur_sm57]

@@papichurro2115 I don’t actually know, it’s just the way I hear it. I most certainly agree with you, all those little touches are in fact really nice.

[@roshanfey]

listening to this album through you, this song is simply heavenly. subliminal work

[@CardiffMark]

This song hooks up with Kingslayer by BMTH on Friday nights

[@roshanfey]

why does this make sense

[@JackTaylor39]

i was waiting for this react im excited

[@centralia83]

Looking forward to him reacting to libertine, Goliath, and Demi god. I’ve read mixed reactions about Demi god. But I love the strings and piano. I’m also a huge RED fan.

[@spiggly_digg]

Agreed, all of the strings give red vibes. This whole album is a mix between sempiternal, that's the spirit, and innocence and instinct

[@centralia83]

@@spiggly_digg I was gonna say more of beauty and rage because of how emotional and melodic it is. Of beauty and rage went nuts with the strings and piano. And it was a very dark, melodic, and emotional sounding album

[@maartasilva]

Red is so good ❤️

[@centralia83]

@@maartasilva yeah they are, really nice guys also. Very good live, they never seem to disappoint

[@maartasilva]

@@centralia83 I never got to see them live but I'm looking forward to it. I loved all their albums, been listening to them since I was 16 😊

[@judebirch1024]

Loved this one

[@corev4lues]

By far my fave song on the album

[@anoceanbetweenus89]

The albums been surprisingly more heavy than I actually anticipated, although it’s still quite radio friendly.

[@danielfossmarques3103]

so, ive watchd this video a while ago, and loved it, if course, but just came back to say, THANK YOU NICK FOR INTRODUCING ME TO ARCHITCTS, dont know how i lived so much without architects

[@mocha_ftw]

You see at this point, you’ve reacted to generally the softer part of the album. Look forward to some heavier breakdowns 😁

[@georgechapman4188]

Congrats on 400k Nik!

[@Mookkoto]

this song has unic chillbreakdown

[@gambitowsky]

When you watching random reaction video and you will fall in love with songs from Architects 😄 I love that type of discovering bands

[@kremits9360]

Ambiance is a much yes

[@tekjess_]

Pretty chill album; I was kind of hoping they would mix in a bit more brutality to contrast the lighter parts.

[@AgainstTheeWickedlyMusic]

Agreeing with you from what I've heard. Especially the verses, I kinda feel like they kill the momentum of the songs.

[@alinasiri8057]

Oh Holly man I love this band 🤩😍😍😍

[@wllulu]

This chorus si so fucking sick that high scream

[@Trof286]

All album:"That is a military...oh...ok..."

[@Oily_Jimm]

This album gives major "Sempiternal" era BMTH vibes to me

[@TheRealBrotherGrimmy]

I heard the opening to this and said "I need to check nik. he gonna eargasm on that chonk"

[@mstringer90]

one of my favourites on the album

[@TreatonTime]

Some solid shit by these guys. Goddamn

[@GreenFuryFM]

Do you feel at home in limbo? Hiding a broken vow A phantom at the window Can you swallow the shame? Has your courage been burnt out, faded away? There won't be a saviour in sight, but it's okay 'Cause we're comfortable We're stood at the edge of the world Seize the snakes They're living a lie, blinded by a candle They're saying goodbye We're stood at the edge of the world When the clock runs down to zero We'll stand up and take a bow So quick to play the hero Are you fanning the flames? Are you torching the lighthouse? Stood in the way Complicity burning so bright yet we delay Are you culpable? Seize the snakes They're living a lie, blinded by a candle They're saying goodbye We're stood at the edge of the world Drag the lake When the water runs dry, we'll be slaves to the anchor The Devil may cry We're stood at the edge of the world We're stood at the edge of the world Nothing is holy We all take the blame Crumbling slowly The cliff face belongs to the ocean So run for your life Do you remember the tip of the spear? The edge of the knife? We're freshly dismembered But won't shed a tear So run for your life We're stood at the edge of the world Seize the snakes They're living a lie, blinded by a candle They're saying goodbye We're stood at the edge of the world Drag the lake When the water runs dry, we'll be slaves to the anchor The Devil may cry We're fighting to stay alive How can we all survive? No second chances We're stood at the edge of the world We're stood at the edge of the world, yeah We're fighting to stay alive

[@patfix]

That verse reminds me of a Linkin Park song so much, but I can’t remember which one which annoys me. But this song is fire man.

[@alecvero3312]

Songs from the Living Things Album ?

[@kvdngz3900]

darker than the blood?

[@patfix]

@@alecvero3312 yes!

[@alecvero3312]

@@patfix now it kinda makes me sad that Linkin Park does not make it to the React to Songs era of youtube. :(

[@krishna_r47]

@@patfix this song sounds very similar to no more sorrow

[@sourgummyworms45]

Nik *weird meow. "I'm gonna run out of nosies. I'm in love 😍 with the boss theme parts!!

[@Монахнаспидах]

Мой любимый трек с альбома 🤗✊

[@leann123]

Well I brace myself for the new ADTR now.

[@stephen303]

that album.... yikes. Resentment is the only single I've liked so far.

[@centralia83]

I’m not looking forward to it, I don’t wanna be disappointed

[@leann123]

​@@stephen303 yep the last two singles were bad, they always have one acoustic song tho. but still. look at the tracks. I'd say High Diving, F.Y.M are probably promising tracks just by the title. dont give a fuck

[@thommysguitarcorner4687]

@@stephen303 yeah brick wall Was acceptable too

[@shona5512]

@@centralia83 I think this may be the only time ADTR is going to disappoint me. Which I'm really upset about because I've always regarded ADTR as the most perfectly consistent band with a blend of catchy pop-punk, post hardcore and metalcore for the last 16 years.. But this is not looking promising.

[@willready4618]

I could watch his reactions just for his comments on the bass players 😂

[@Arthen_]

Waiting for the Goliath reaction 😎

[@richburnsred]

Saaame! So good to hear Simon Neil screaming again, miss the jaggy snake era biffy days

[@willow.photo213]

This is probably my fav so far on the album. It's just so 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@Jack_Frost13]

After hearing leaked album, I expected this to be first reaction. Really, next on plan is Impermanence/Goliath, mark my words

[@perry4799]

My favorite of the new songs atm. Behind Meteor and Animals tho

[@bvanquish777]

Edge of the world 🥀

[@xavkoston16]

" The bass, hello ! " hahaha

[@anmerespinal2028]

I fucking loveee sams voice, the only thing i’ll like is maybe for the next albums they use less like autotune i dont know like the chorus have a weird layer on sams voice

[@eric_welch]

this is my favorite track so far

[@Aric_EPU]

Anthony Fantano: "Not good, no redeemable qualities."

[@mattmorris6321]

Given guitar and synth work, josh said they used guitars to sound like synths and I think they smashed that bc you really can't tell🤘

[@kylekiessling7158]

Really wish bridge turned into a breakdown but this is my favorite song so far 💯

[@myrtillus_official]

Flight without feathers please!

[@Adrikstides]

As a quick resume I think it´s not the architects we´re used to but it´s still great in a bit different way

[@joshgrillo6115]

Great gym song!

[@michaelpena327]

Great song

[@TIKOMIX]

I fucking love to lift to this.

[@umarsultan9241]

bass: "hello"

[@JoaoLucas-wn9ky]

3:19 melhor parte

[@5dayslater]

The way Architects new style is is like I’m watching Atreyu go mainstream again.

[@alastairdrummond5441]

Best chorus on the album

[@themightydenis]

Could’ve used more of that “military Chunk”

[@smokejc]

Probably the best song on the album.

[@MotorSugar]

Yes!!!!

[@JudahLenz2]

Sick pfp!

[@papichurro2115]

And the chord progressions! It’s crazy what happens when you stop rehashing 8-5-0-3 or 8-10-12. Música

[@morganharttrup2859]

*Falling in Reverse Intro/ Rammstein Riff/ Basshunter verse*

[@michaelangelotindugan4509]

The best track for me

[@IceXP]

Nik, do you like Chevelle? If you haven't already, check out their new singles. Good stuff. Also, have you checked out Serj Tankian's new solo song "Elasticity"? It's fun.

[@triumphantlump]

I'm sorry sir u did not give enough to the way "seize the snakes" was sung

[@luisangelibarra8990]

I just love both bmth & architects, but architects did what bring me couldn’t with amo

[@bearthechair2789]

Anyone else not getting notifications for these even with them turned on?

[@xxdr34m5xx_4]

Phrygian Twist

[@machineferret3359]

Devil May Cry 🔥

[@TheMrElPato]

Goliath pls

[@vantablacknl]

Im just sad you didnt react to Thornhill >:(

[@mtndude96]

Is there new Thornhill or..?

[@vantablacknl]

@@mtndude96 no just, thornhill

[@yourfavoriteidol3006]

where we go when we die

[@vantablacknl]

@@yourfavoriteidol3006 i found that track while tripping on acid and instantly fell in love w thornhill

[@Zesksaken]

This album sounds so much like starset

[@clintbeasthood9758]

Nah, it sounds like a BMTH rip off. Starset is a way more original

[@cydoniaastronaut9277]

lmao what???

[@HappyGuyTM1990]

@@clintbeasthood9758 I've yet to hear anything from Architects that sounds like BMTH. Will you guys stop with this lazy comp?

[@clintbeasthood9758]

@@HappyGuyTM1990 If you listen to Little Wonder and the rest of the album and don't hear BMTH, then you're either brain dead or deaf. It's an absolute rip off.

[@mocha_ftw]

@@clintbeasthood9758 hmm I’m getting elitist vibes ngl

[@monkvsiron]

Tricked ya!

[@dominicakadragun3103]

I think Nik just changes shirt and rocking with no pants

[@Icharion]

Does this mean we don't get VOM today?

[@yak47hm]

lol dude, you may think i am bsiting you, but my reaction for this song was EXACTLY same. except i didnt do so much camera drama. but also i cried a bit ;)

[@LeonK733]

Just...🔥🔥🔥

[@antoineglm1239]

Please dude, cover it 🙏

[@beeno9716]

For me? Best Song of the Album!

[@1234djmonroe]

Anchor - OM&M please

[@noreate7412]

The Price of Grace by Convictions please!

[@probablyalex]

I don't mind the chiller songs, Sam's vocals are killer but the verses on this one are just a little too soft for me considering the surrounding. I mean, I'm still going to listen to it 1000 times this week alone

[@ss7kakacam]

This whole album slaps cheeks to oblivion

[@Scarlockk]

Yo, can you react to the new Annisokay album ?