Metal Musician Reacts to SHADOW OF INTENT | Intensified Genocide |

[@NikNocturnal]

*So much demon*

[@CWR4one2]

Please react to Face Me by The Plot In You

[@D1ne-O-SAur]

You should check Tevor Teichert, if you wish of course...

[@Batman-bu1on]

Convictions- Teeth guaranteed stank face. Hurricane is also a banger.

[@hotrodhammee]

You should react to Æther realm tarot (album)

[@ragnarlothbrook3083]

You do know that the Shadow of Intent was a Covenant ship from Halo right?

[@agacheandrei465]

Shadow of Intent got to the point where it can make me smile in my worst days and absolutely surprise me. I dream to be able to share such passion with the world one day

[@cognitivedisruption5375]

Same here 😊🤘

[@Tonjit41]

I wish more people would check out metal. It is truly beautiful, exciting and disgusting.

[@MatthewsTrueShow]

Melancholy got me through my divorce

[@cadancekela]

Imagine them playing live. With a real orchestra. 🤘

[@therestingmitchface6241]

I would pay so much moolah for a ticket

[@nastymetallyrics]

@Christoffer Kela Don't say that man, you're gonna make me cry of joy.

[@anti54321]

I know people don't like black metal though you should check out Dimmu Borgir when they did a full orchestra set kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2nZq2bhbitmrM there are full set videos this will give you good idea of what's going on.

[@Jimsmash171]

Never even heard of them til saw the live with Whitehapel and BDM a few years ago. They got me hooked by how good they sounded live

[@TobiasDettinger]

im on them on concerte in Januar :D

[@mwc821]

Deathcore is genre where everything is sounding so similar these days. But there's a few bands like SOI and FFAA that change it up and set the bar for the rest of genre. This song is so fun.

[@evilintentofficial8508]

Try Lorna shore bro it’s also got a different style

[@TobikunOuO]

Ben has stated that he is done with deathcore as a whole.

[@JulioCesar-zl1km]

What band is FFAA? Looking for a new deathcore band to listen to

[@mickaelmottet4511]

@@JulioCesar-zl1km fit for an autopsy. Top tier band in the game. Try black mammoth and sea of tragic beast.

[@Luis-um1jz]

@@mickaelmottet4511 the sea of tragic beasts album is amazing

[@harveydjent_]

They continue to evolve into a straight up death metal band.

[@mwc821]

I was thinking that too. Definitely more melo-deathcore, if there is such a thing. IMO Melancholy set the bar for Deathcore.

[@SKULL0fD3ATH.]

@@mwc821 melodic death metal is definitely a thing. which I think they're leaning more towards now.

[@harveydjent_]

@@mwc821 Reclaimer is a perfect example of melodic deathcore imo. Melancholy to me was the start of this shift into more traditional death metal.

[@jaredt3985]

I agree and couldn’t be happier. They’ll continue to get more technical, and melodic, and faster. And we’ll all reap the rewards 🤘🏼

[@Bones12x2]

This exactly...I've wanted to be a fan of them but I really don't like a lot of current death core bands, they are way to cringey for me...but I love me some traditional death metal and I had the same thought as you...I was like....this is a really nice balance of good death metal with some flavors of deathcore over top. Much better than the last album imo.

[@SoDamnMetal]

Not even a huge deathcore fan but they've had my attention since Reclaimer. That monstrously brutal voice mixed with the symphonic harmonies is just... AHH I can't get enough!

[@coulombeQC]

The more they go they are hardly considered deathcore anymore imo

[@TobikunOuO]

they aren't deathcore anymore, Ben has stated that he is done with deathcore.

[@b0gdan491]

Try Primordial, the album before, it's great.

[@muro4796]

@@TobikunOuO Where did he say that? Just curious, these days I'm more into death metal than deathcore so I'm good with it either way

[@RumPumPumPum714]

Bryce Butler is a BEAST on drums! Super nice guy too, met him years ago.

[@harveydjent_]

Still a bit bummed that Anthony had to leave, but I’m impressed with Bryce’s work here. Look forward to hearing more of him.

[@Duskwalker68]

Another absolutely killer track! I swear these guys are incapable of making a bad song, everything they touch turns to gold.

[@Duskwalker68]

@Max MayhemGreat choices! These are mine: 1. The Catacombs 2. The Forsaken Effigy 3. The Prophet's Beckoning 4. Cthonic Odyssey 5. Underneath A Sullen Moon

[@Darkzgul]

Malediction😍

[@robpc11]

The Tartarus Impalement doesn’t get the love it deserves

[@Duskwalker68]

@@robpc11 it's my number 6!

[@mynameislove1704]

@Max Mayhem The whole melancholy album is my favorite from them.

[@rwt5713]

Man, this band is on another level. Melancholy is my favorite album in the last decade. If this song is anything to go by, this album might be even better!

[@mynameislove1704]

Bro Melancholy is one of the most my favorite modern deathcore albums, along with Lorna Shore Immortal🤘🤘

[@testsongs8112]

I genuinely couldn’t imagine an album better than melancholy, there isn’t a single bad song on the album and every song is above average

[@abyss5469]

I actually like Reclaimer the best, my favorite album ever, but this song is giving me even higher hopes for the new album

[@christianchapin4594]

@@abyss5469 with songs like the tartarus impalement and the catacombs, can completely see where you’re coming from

[@abyss5469]

@@christianchapin4594 Tartarus Impalement is my fav song of all time

[@SeenFeen]

Ben, Chris, and the other ones are absolute monsters. Saw Bryce Butler drumming with Circuit of Suns live and goddamn he’s one god tier drummer

[@SirPsilocybe]

I saw Bryce tour with shadow! He nailed everything he played

[@hersheypants731]

Yea Bryce has def helped them before, but now that he gets to do his own original spin on SOI and it definitely didn't disappoint

[@Ryan.Belle.]

Chris’ songwriting and Ben Duerr’s lyrics are the perfect duo

[@Ryan.Belle.]

Also with such deep and heavy vocals it’s amazing how beautiful and polished Ben sounds. His enunciation is unmatched for me

[@macse7en]

Ben said on Instagram that the new album could be considered "history metal" and that this song is based on the Georgian civil war in the 90s.

[@frankcastle10]

Soo cool. This guys are awesome

[@nategirvigian411]

wow, really cool, but a huge deviation from the halo themed albums lol

[@rvbagentky6532]

@@nategirvigian411 if there ever was a topic to deathcore about, it would absolutely be the Flood.

[@severusthecondemned2259]

Very topical! Lovin’ it.

[@chelsix66]

Sggg

[@august3869]

Jeez, when did Ben’s hair get so fuckin’ long.

[@ps-em4nz]

corona? XD

[@dewaalvandercolff251]

I saw the thumbnail and thought they got a new vocalist.

[@GimmeABReakd0wn]

I guess it's more fitting for their sound, honestly. He was always the clean cut pretty boy look for the longest time.

[@nickkduhh]

It was emoboi long when they released Malediction, hair does this thing called g r o w i n g

[@nickkduhh]

I personally don't think it fits him at all tho, he looked better with it the way it was in the Malediction music video

[@hollownaruto2340]

I was hoping for more symphonic elements but this is a banger nonetheless

[@pollystrange8298]

That was some nice easy listening before bedtime. Love it.

[@Irrelevant66]

First song with Bryce Butler on drums since he joined! The best guy in the scene and Jesus does he crush it

[@c4gob00m]

Only just started listening to SOI (literally only heard like 4-5 songs) because of Wiseman and Currents being one of my favourite bands and HOLY FUCK all I can say is this slaps

[@jtsplosion5282]

Dude their music is insane Listen to all of melancholy you'll love it And reclaimer is insane too, the first 4 or so songs on that are some of my fav ever And check out the aftermath in jat krula and the great schism if you wanna hear 2 of the most badass instrumental songs ever :)

[@DarKSpiritAU]

It's funny that you said it feels like you're playing Halo. That's literally where they got the name Shadow of Intent from ;D

[@1_visje34]

They even based the lyrics from the first albums on halo

[@dr.pitmee_vocc2378]

Imma say it. This shit ain’t deathcore. This is pure blooded death metal. And I am here for it.

[@therestingmitchface6241]

This is also the first track with their new drummer. I miss Anthony but this guy is killing it

[@aaron5222]

Didn't know he was in currents. This explains why I love currents so much

[@Illneverusethis666]

Just saw them live in Seattle this month, its good to finally be going to concerts again

[@the_legendary_gojira9514]

This album will be my accompanying soundtrack when Halo Infinite drops, for sure! Love how this vid is the chromatic visual opposite of Embracing Nocturnal Damnation. Great react! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@patrick2365]

Does anyone get a Morbid Angel vibe in small parts here? Ben's voice and delivery is insane. Drums, guitar! OMG I'm fired up right now!

[@unknowndeoxys00]

That was a journey 😍 I'm a sucker for melody, STP and SOI are becoming my top bands for that right now

[@Triple_D__]

Hey you gotta react to Phinehas new song “Eternally Apart”. Being a guitarist, I know you’d love it . Fire

[@Vredesbyrd666]

He reacted to it on his twitch yesterday

[@Triple_D__]

@@Vredesbyrd666 thanks man, I’ll have to look it up

[@randomuser3209]

This was the first song by Shadow of Intent I ever intentionally/knowingly listened to and it's JUST SO GOOD

[@Chilipotamus]

This reminds me a lot of Demonacracy era Job for a Cowboy, in pretty much all facets, especially the vocal layering. Loved it, excited to hear more of the album if it's more akin to this

[@Vynextus]

I remember listening to their first public demo when that came out. It’s absolutely insane how much better their music’s written since then

[@scottwest2310]

Me seeing this today just absolutely made my fucking day. I’ve been wondering when new shit was going to drop and your reaction was the cherry on top as always

[@MorkaiAU]

You gotta check out the new Archspire track. I know it's a bit out of the usual wheelhouse, but they're fellow Canadians, and they have a new album coming soon, and the first track dropped yesterday, and it's absolutely off the wall!

[@patchbro]

This is what transforming into a corpsegrinder looks like

[@Plagueof7deaths]

The first time I listened to it, I felt the same way. It was good, but not SOI good....then I listened to it again....aaaand it's now truly one of my favorite songs from them. This song, The Battle of Maginot Sphere, Oudenphobia, and Gravesinger.. (Melancholy in general) are my favorites from them.

[@wing2195]

Dude don’t know if you’ve done a video on them but The Reject of Humanity EP or The Black Sun single by I Valiance is a MUST! Released like 8 years ago but it’s still slaps

[@ByadaLebyada]

Спасибо Ник, за подгон такого прекрасного музла!

[@jasminechavez7653]

Your right dude this is such a killer banger of this shadow of intent music video that’s very awesome the lead singer headbanging in this performance too that was awesome loved the track that’s freaking awesome I’m a big shadow of intent fan I’m one of their female fans very awesome catchy tune chonky awesome cool song great reaction going on here nik great job man love you 💕

[@666HopeBreaker]

the world needs more shadow of intent's female fans lmao

[@adammarks9582]

Nick i humbly request you check out phinehas's new single, it's an absolute metalcore masterclass ❤

[@Ethan-nw4ww]

Man it literally might be my favourite song by them. If they can top Till The End imma be in heaven🥰

[@tauseefbaggia5140]

For those of you who believe that Deathcore lyrics don't matter, read the lyrics to this song.

[@KindOldRaven]

I really like the more current deathcore guys that play around with more classical deathmetal (or melodeath) stuff and throw in symphonic elements. When done well it sounds really nice. This song and for example ''To the Hellfire'' and ''Of the Abyss'' from Lorna Shore come to mind as examples.

[@rodneymunsta5452]

Now I’m pumped for work 🤘🏽

[@Mavvyd96]

Whoooooooo, new Shadow of Intent!

[@cosmicomen9945]

"DeAtH mEtAl DoEsN't FiT iN HaLo" Shadow of Intent: Allow us to introduce ourselves...

[@evanblake5252]

Nice touch with the final ultra low note Ben throws in at the very end.

[@banthaboss6390]

It's crazy seeing the guitar I bought last month in that vid. Great songs for sure. And an amazing guitar tuned at drop c and 26 1/2" scale. Awesome vid man!

[@funpinkgnome]

Shadow of Intent has yet to release a song that doesn't immediately go into my favorites folder

[@daniellake4133]

Never heard of this band. Reminds me of when I first found within ruins which reminded me of when I first found born of Osiris. Cheers. Thank you

[@amandaminardi502]

Soooooo gooooooood!! Neck hurts from head banging, but so worth it! 🔥🤘

[@vetrimer]

Ох и уровень парни держат!! Пушка!!

[@luukhoogland1431]

The first time in a while I watched the clip before your reaction. Great video!

[@donniegnar5571]

Ben's vocals are scary good.

[@AlienGrain]

Phrygian dominant life, screamed it. Instantly one of my fav tracks

[@Ellbeasteo]

This song reminded me so much of black dahlia murder which is high praise (from me anyway lol) my favourite melodic death metal band

[@genshinunleashed8455]

They are so good...listen to the entire reclaimer album...insane.

[@CitrisJones]

I’ve seen them live twice now since this album dropped and have yet to hear this song…

[@djentdavi8118]

wow, I just clicked in this video thinking "hah, 'Intensified Genocide', this might be a cheap death metal song... why not" and now I have discovered my real passion in metal and my favorite band

[@kingis_dingis8103]

If this is your first time listening to soi I'm jealous. I remember how blown away I was when I first listened to them

[@djentdavi8118]

@@kingis_dingis8103 yeah, at this point I've listened to all the 3 albums (at least in spotify) and I'm gonna tell ya... I'm so fucking blown away lmao loved every single track

[@CUNTBLASTER69420]

@@djentdavi8118 That's how it be when you find Shadow bro. They literally don't have a bad song. MAYBE a song you won't like but objectively they've never missed a beat. Just.. They're something else.. So excited for this release!!!

[@testsongs8112]

@@CUNTBLASTER69420 they are so built different, they don’t know what a bad song is

[@MrLinkyPlays]

Shadow of intent is such a good band but honestly, you need to cheack out the new we butter the bread song called n!ce.

[@blakee7335]

Shadow of Intent is the Father of Modern Deathcore, change my mind!

[@differentangle2017]

Along with Angelmaker, After the burial (not sure about the latter)

[@FLmetalhead]

@@differentangle2017 you consider ATB deathcore?

[@differentangle2017]

@@FLmetalhead not completely, I'm kinda unsure of their exact genre but I love them a lot

[@noxed2432]

Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice, Shadow of Intent. Slaughter to Prevail is overrated as fuck

[@blakee7335]

@@noxed2432 Agreed

[@mircearusu3788]

Ey, ya know... these reacts are cool and l but when you doing some COB? I'd love to see you react or play some of Alexi's songs

[@michaelfitzgerald3389]

Was wondering when you’d post this reaction!

[@Jeudaos]

this guy is my new favorite singer. He's such a monster

[@satanicpuppyoverlord9054]

They just upped everything!!! How???

[@superstarmikeymike6700]

I haven't heard this yet; so this will make it feel like I'm experiencing it with you! Haha! Thanks for the killer content!

[@adamdriskelldriskellmusic]

Shadow of Intent fucking slays. They are some of the best in the genre. Nobody combines deathcore with the melody and orchestration elements like they do.

[@Badgerman494]

I need to hear a collab between Ben Duerr, Alex Terrible, Will Ramos and Kyle Anderson.

[@seanstreck3226]

It's like I'm listening to dethklok, amon amarth, insomnium and at the gates all at once.

[@DoomHarvest8303]

Hell yeah new shadow of intent 🤘🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@omarcomin2261]

Chris is also in Our Eternity with Ryan Kirby.

[@craigb47]

That Dethklok vibe!!!!!!

[@HenryRuins]

Bryce Butler is a powerhouse has been in many bands one of them being Circuit of Suns (progressive death metal)

[@KreshDraven6]

The longer Ben's hair gets, the better their music is

[@celticluna1691]

Almost didn't recognize him

[@abyss5469]

Shadow of Intent, my favorite band, only produces masterpieces

[@Griffolion0]

Hey Nik have you considered reacting to Brachyura Bombshell by Attack Attack? I just want to see your reaction to the breakdown more than anything.

[@ZEBRACOW13]

Ben’s range is highly impressive.

[@TrilogyBPM]

The kings of deathcore are back 🖤

[@TobikunOuO]

They are actually done with deathcore btw.

[@jeffreyschroder8004]

First I've heard of these guys. I'm old school, and not into the "core this" and "core" that. This, is really, really good; it's a cohesive song, and doesn't go off in different directions. Will definitely be checking them out; thanks, Nik. 🤘☠

[@TobikunOuO]

Ben has stated that he is done with deathcore, they are now a death metal band.

[@SunRayz3r]

“Instant chunk”, Instant Genocide. This did have some really cool elements. 🤘🏻

[@The-Esoteric-One]

I wish modern deathcore made the guitar leads louder, it seems to be a trend to have them quite low in the mix for some reason and it's a shame.

[@kaustavsaikia4559]

What do you think about Black Metal? If you are not familiar,then here are some Black Metal bands and songs that you should check out- 1)Dissection-Where dead angels lie,Thorns of crimson death 2)Agalloch-You were but a ghost in my arms. 3)Alcest-Sur l’océan couleur de fer,Sapphire. 4)Summoning-Long Lost to Where No Pathway Goes 5)Pete Noire-Dueil Angoisseus. 6)Emperor-With strength I burn,I am the black wizards. 7)Ulver-I troldskog faren vild

[@The-Esoteric-One]

@@kaustavsaikia4559 I've heard all of them, big fan of most material from Dissection, Agalloch actually, and early Ulver.

[@ragnarlothbrook3083]

Fucking love that they went old school tech death with it. That's muh SHIT!

[@KABNeenan]

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on Prompts' new track Asphyxiate featuring Ryo Kinoshita!

[@cheekybreeky1507]

Nik, hello from Russia! Thank you, thanks to you I will learn about great new music You have very interesting videos, I watch every one

[@sammyjean-ht7yr]

Nikjjust vibing 😂

[@shinobi_072]

I actually like the newer Halo games. I want Shadow of Intent to do a song for the games though. 🤘🏻

[@celticluna1691]

Older halos have a charm the others don't

[@stevenmacmillan4170]

Should react to the new cradle of filth song crawling king chaos

[@emmanuelgomezlosada9645]

No band like this. I am thankful I know it.

[@elijahgray3717]

Never noticed this before but Nik's logo has the opeth O in it

[@ne3deshniy_832]

you must to hear this "Phinehas - Eternally Apart"

[@SpyralHax]

If you like some fast chunkage from word go, you should check out Abnormality. Oddly unknown band but they smash big time.

[@mhdibm7515]

The best modern deathcore vocalist

[@jahronwilliams5003]

This shit grooved so fuckin hard

[@harrybarnes9080]

:36 - :39 would fit perfectly within this song

[@hiddenwoodsben]

those beardless little dingdongs and then they make this incredible music. book/cover

[@mojohojo1210]

Glad to hear you enjoying it because most other channels are throwing shade and I think they are just delusional lol

[@Nexushuggah]

Muh little brother Bryce killin the drums!!!!

[@scottyboi04hendricks]

Always the best bass commentator

[@jellyglonut744]

Phinehas has now released 2 bangers from their new album and we have no reaction!! Where it at boiiii? The songs RIPPPPP my head off

[@lt-tem936]

Nick, we DEMAND that you check new Phinehas single! Best thing metalcore scene produced in years

[@gabmozes7858]

I don’t know if you did, but if you haven’t already, you have got to react to the band Before I Turn, especially Masquerade or Sepulcher. Please do it, you won’t regret it.

[@naksunator]

Shadow of intent rocks but you should check MØL - Photophobic, amazing postblack/shoegaze from denmark, they need some love \o/

[@KnownR3ason]

when he said "Like the good ones (Halo), not the sh!ts" - I felt that

[@MegaD3sTr0y3R]

Haven't seen you do a reaction for inferi yet