Metal Musician Reacts to Wage War | Circle The Drain |

[@woutervangestel8126]

Listening to this for the first time with my boi Nik.

[@MrArthur4798]

Your Boi 🐂

[@_Vaal_Hazak_]

OUR boi

[@СергийЗагайнов]

First time too!

[@tonkatsuboi5]

Wage War never disappoints with breakdown riffs and chorus. They never mess around

[@frozencinder3007]

This honestly seems like a better progression then pressure, more technical and better lyrics, chorus and instrumental

[@thyweebhub]

idk about chorus yet since we will have to see till the album releases, the choruses in Pressure where the main reason that album was so good, still think it’s their best work and people just mad it wasn’t as heavy

[@notdavegrohl]

@@thyweebhub personally i think Deadweight was their best work, with it being a good mix of the heaviness from Blueprints but with the better choruses that came from Pressure

[@maxkliegl2001]

@@thyweebhub Not really. The choruses were really whiny and didn't have good melody on Pressure. On this track though, it sounds fantastic and feels clean.

[@thyweebhub]

@@notdavegrohl deadweight was okay but had more generic Metalcore, which I can’t blame cause they were just starting out and getting the hand of things as a band commercially and at that time cookie cutter metalcore was the thing but now listening back to that album it’s just okay, heavy af but okay. Pressure was change that I would say is their best change yet and they should run with it, not to say that this song or the last were bad cause they are amazing, I do respect your opinion though, just a difference in styles for us

[@thyweebhub]

@@maxkliegl2001 I don’t think you know what melody is

[@juanvillanueva304]

Last album: “NO THIS ISNT WAGE WAR ITS SO DIFFERENT AND NOT HEAVY REEEE” This upcoming album: “IT SOUNDS LIKE THEIR OTHER STUFF WE WANT THEM TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT REEEEEE”

[@blakeseifert8456]

Briton is doing the clean signing during the opening part as well as the other verses.

[@tylerjones8145]

In my opinion, his Britons are totally a step up from Cody’s. Idk what it is about them but the tone is just amazing

[@blakeseifert8456]

@@tylerjones8145 I absolutely LOVE both of their clean vocals but yeah Briton has a cool vintage rock and roll vibe to his voice!

[@KevinQ25]

@@tylerjones8145 Cody’s are too whiny imo. I mean he might not be able to change it but that’s the one thing that I haven’t liked about Wage War

[@R-SXX]

Wait, really?! I initially thought Cody got tuned down in post or something happened to his voice, but if Briton is singing it...

[@blakeseifert8456]

@@R-SXX Yeah it's 100% Briton, he sings all over Pressure as well and a lot of people missed it somehow. He does clean singing parts on just about every song on there.

[@killer_greag3541]

This album has me thinking it’s gonna be a combo of “Pressure” and their other albums and make a godly album. If there was one thing I enjoyed about pressure was the catchy choruses, those songs but heavier would be godly. But this is all my opinion, unsure if others feel this way lol.

[@iorwethlispuszczy5587]

Honestly I missed out on Pressure, didn't find the right vibe on it, to I just continued to listen to the first two albums from time to time (I'm a more deathcore-death metal dude), though I think I'll get back to them. The first two albums were good due to awesome lyrics they had

[@killer_greag3541]

@@iorwethlispuszczy5587 oh for sure! They were amazing albums, but with this new approach of the mainstreamy choruses with the heavy vocals and instrumentals sounds like a very good choice from them.

[@johnnyappleseed4624]

It’s kind of funny how I was disappointed in pressure on its release, but over time it’s grown on me. I agree that if they can find a balance of progression as well as heavy, it will be a godlike album. If they learned from recent ADTR, progression is important (as well as having room for plenty of heavy)

[@TheMetalMAN1987]

@@johnnyappleseed4624 .... they better not have learned anything from the recent ADTR album cause that album was terrible.

[@Ims18]

The songs that hit on Pressure really hit. Low is one of my favorite songs by them because it combines their heavy side with their catchy choruses. It’s just too many of the songs on Pressure didn’t hit as hard as they could’ve in my opinion.

[@naufalalavi1713]

I always wait for Nik to drop his reaction whenever a song comes out instead of listening to it myself. Listening it for the first time with Nik is just 1000x better.

[@renozuken5323]

Outstanding work once again. Dont always have to be technical. Surprised me at 2:48 when i thought it was going to the chorus again. Sometimes less technical is better and they have crushed it again This song is fire Mad respect for them

[@OG-PranksterCat]

This track almost has a "Kingdom of Giants" type vibe

[@yourself_and_i_music]

actually same

[@tomharan2561]

I can literally hear the progression from the band. I used to dread the cleans in the chorus at times in the earlier jams but it’s coming around the well. Looking forward to it! Nicely done

[@Luissv72]

bro I'm still waiting for them to release that new song they've been teasing on their tour called "Teeth"

[@johnnyappleseed4624]

That one will slap

[@tbone0303]

Teeth slapped live

[@mmf-rules]

I'm loving new releases in the last weeks 🔥

[@OrigenalDarkMew]

I'm seeing them live this Saturday. I'm looking forward to High Horse and hopefully Witness. It will be my first Wage War concert, and my second time seeing Beartooth. HYPE!

[@bvanquish777]

Even through the darkest nights all hope is not lost

[@СергийЗагайнов]

First time listening this good catchy-package with ya! Thanks for the journey,NickNovak ;)

[@_callmechase]

It’s so hard to think these are the same guys as did high horse lol but both are bangers

[@GaffAttack09]

One of the best choruses of the year IMO

[@Crcmvnt]

I’m on the toilet and ready

[@fathertheodore1345]

Sometimes being simple is more effective. You don't need complexity all the time. Easy song to repeat too.

[@JhamEntertainment]

I was pleasantly impressed by this. It’s like the highlights of Pressure mixed with their older bangers.

[@thomasmurchington5263]

I can’t believe Nik hasn’t checked out the new Silent Planet track yet

[@SoufreOxygeneAzoteCobaltBore]

He did on twitch

[@josephprince3111]

He did

[@scottthebot2779]

He did on twitch and his mic was fucked so he prolly not gonna post it on yt

[@liagarcia2943]

I can't believe he didn't check out the new Memphis may fire track yet

[@josephprince3111]

@@liagarcia2943 he did did it the same day it came out on twitch

[@ChristSavesandMusicHelps]

As predictable as this style may seem, or make you bounce in some certain way, its just enough for me. I respect it.

[@josephcorrao3821]

This song overall slaps as a whole. Their new album called, Manic which is supposed to be out on October 1st. Is supposed to be a solid combination of Dead Weight and Pressure put together.

[@killer_greag3541]

That’s all I needed to hear, that combination will be DEADLY

[@maxkliegl2001]

Hopefully it'll be more Deadweight than Pressure because I really didn't like Pressure.

[@R-SXX]

I always come back To pressure it's such a diverse album, from grave to fury

[@beanybag679]

Beautiful. This song hits deep.

[@samualthehumanperson7677]

I Recently Saw Wage War And Beartooth At The Fillmore In Minnesota BTW.... Yeah No Kidding...

[@slicksmick89]

I watching this with my bird and during the breakdown, he watches you headbang and starts headbanging aggressively. Let’s just say that he’s a fan!

[@johnnyappleseed4624]

These riffs remind me of Kingdom of Giants. Good thing I like kingdom of giants.

[@XxSirenaMariexX]

My first thought when you make the comment "not bad" was instantly "oh boy just wait" 😅 like your reactions were my exact reactions when I listened to it the first time 😅

[@user-dy5ho4sj2w]

You are a portal to awesome new music. 🙏

[@alexmarr6131]

Surprisingly really enjoyed this despite it being a more formulaic song, the vocals were insane

[@bagusmuhammadfikri2398]

Now this song is on my Playlist. Good Hook, Melodies and Riff 👌🏻

[@robertlewis5447]

You have to check out "Vanilla Paste" by tallah. It has 3 guest vocals including the chelsea grin singer

[@________1595]

If I remember correctly, Nick already did at some point in the Twitch stream with Ryan from Motionless In White

[@Anthony-fb9nu]

Is like Deadweight and Pressure fused into one we got a Gogeta ladies and gents

[@xzero6850]

This song saved my marriage. Me and my wife needed to make a lot of changes if we were ever going to last. This song helped me realize that. Idk where i’d be without people like you, Nik. I discover some of the most meaningful bands and songs through people like you. Much love brother. Also, recently purchased that spark amp, dt whammy pedal and the schecter demon 7, fucking wild technology man.

[@nathanbrownsberger2781]

Just saw these guys in Kansas City with Beartooth, such a fun time

[@doomdoesdokkan6720]

Be prepared for teeth as well its been played at concerts so I assume it's the 3rd single they release before full album release

[@collinmackin5911]

4th single. There’s already 3 singles out.

[@dylanmaguire8902]

@@collinmackin5911 What's the third one?

[@collinmackin5911]

@@dylanmaguire8902 Surrounded, High Horse, and Circle the Drain. That’s 3.

[@jordan6065]

@@collinmackin5911 surrounded is a b-side from blueprints, it’s not from the new record

[@Luissv72]

@@collinmackin5911 Surrounded is Blueprints B side, it's even included in the 10th anniversary vinyl (which I have)

[@wcanderton]

Can't wait for them to release Teeth. It was dope live

[@anthonycole6839]

Banger like High Horse?

[@chadjohnson9526]

Bro.. listen to before I turn x glass crown - the juice.. it’ll break the spare time continuum and probably your brain too.. heavy and uh DIFFERENT

[@HughPatrick48]

Wage War is so Damn Good! I watched them open for INK at Gamechanger world in jersey a very long time ago in front of 50 people. Now look at them.

[@LumberDAK]

Rivers of nihil- FOCUS FUCKING BANGER

[@TheMattychu]

Has a bit of Mercy vibe from Bad Omens.

[@DrewPwnage]

We get wage war and asking Alexandria’s new album on the same day!

[@jonnybroomhead]

The two singles so far have been straight 🔥🔥

[@christopherburke9743]

Wow here before 100 views! But the first two songs have me actually excited for this album!

[@症不眠]

Same last album. Thoroughly disappointed last time.

[@therolandstreet]

This gives me major Pressure vibes and I am all about it!!!

[@michaeltodd7008]

Really good song….I love it. This is playlist for driving. Great reaction as well….keep the grind…

[@Knowonselph]

The China gets me every time no matter who is smashing it

[@BrunoReflections]

Love it ❤️🔥

[@over4clan272]

one of my favorite songs rn!!

[@Highland_1992]

Mmm Juicy - Nik Nocturnal, August 25, 2021, KZbin, Copyright Juiceturnal

[@thedukeofnukes7793]

New orbit culture Friday, you better see it

[@sparkle1234]

Sounds a bit like they’re pulling the ol‘ Asking Alexandria bull

[@euronymous235]

Anaal Nathrakh-Idol Awesome Black Metal. Check em out 😎

[@brysonxd]

STRONG Doomsday vibes from Architects

[@onekidneystan4330]

The main riff is really similar to Mortal After All aswell. Wage War need to do something original and stop copying Architects

[@TenaciousJoe24]

Gotta checkout spiritbreaker!

[@heidegetreide]

Please do a double time rap sequence with a tight beat for that merch/playlist/twitch intro

[@amirulislam8474]

Go and check Hollow front- treading water

[@brandonprice6448]

You need some Nik Nocturnal bobble head merch bro. Make it happen please!

[@XandycamX]

Briton is singing the first half of the verses as well as the harmonies

[@ssvaiyn3187]

Briton hasn’t given us a blegh yet and i’m starting to panic lol

[@destinwinders6761]

Bro they've only released two singles so far be patient we'll have to see how the rest of the album goes

[@matt_core]

Nice song end energetic breakdown

[@ledooni]

“People liked the chorus from Me Against Myself, let‘s just release it again!“

[@infelixutero7284]

That's the first time I've loved Al the music in an album

[@justconnnoor]

Lyrics are pretty damn solid.

[@Candyman9721]

Generic*

[@peacefuljim7758]

At this point I'm not even sure actual words are said when he gets to advertising his Twitch :'D So fast!

[@HeavyfromTF2.]

I’ve seen this song live it was amazing

[@DJMF117]

Pressure was a good album but they needed some of their old wage war in it for sure. I feel like this upcoming album is going to be a mixture of Pressure and Deadweight. I hope the album finds that sweet balance between those two albums.

[@Tmoney445]

Pressure was the worst album I listened to in 2020. The worst album in 2021 goes to Architects 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BrackyBracket]

@@Tmoney445 Hey man, you're being a bit of a dick to Architects. One of Tom Searle's dreams was apparently to make an electronic album mixed with metal elements, which then became 'For Those to Wish To Exist'. Tom died in 2016 I think, so in his tribute, Architects made that album FOR HIM. I mean, you can decide not to like it but they did all of that for him. It wasn't a bad album either.

[@codyb6849]

Wage war always delivers man an always love your reactions brother

[@alexandercarlinmusic9467]

I definitely liked it better the second time around. Also I rly like Briton's cleans on this (I'm pretty sure thats him in the verse but I could be wrong).

[@Vasabi1397]

Vibe war

[@HAZiKious]

I've said it before, Wage War has the most consistently delicious jams in the Metalcore community 🤘🏻🖤

[@Candyman9721]

Definitely not

[@multiversalsonic1779]

Nah.

[@HAZiKious]

@@Candyman9721 Could have named some other bands, to which we probably would have found agreements on, but I guess that was easier for you

[@HAZiKious]

@@multiversalsonic1779 Great conversation...

[@Candyman9721]

@@HAZiKious Polaris,ABR,Phinehas,Silent Planet,Hollow Front,Crystal Lake. Those are just a few.

[@michaelwalshe1799]

Can't lie I can't get into this, it feels extremely..safe? Both lyrically and musically. Like I knew everything that was going to happen the second the cleans kicked in, I really vibed High Horse so this track has me skeptical again.

[@corey_clip]

Same here. It was super by-the-books song structure too. It sounded a lot like every other modern metalcore song out there

[@justinleblanc1374]

Sounds exactly like a song that didn't make the last 2 albums

[@LM-xk7sm]

Wage war is very generic in my opinion 😐.

[@Jo_youwhatmate]

Is it really "safe" given the attitude to songs in the metal industry. This song is soft-spoken...not safe

[@oMarcowski]

what a good melody

[@BrandonH2106]

Parts of this song had a Dayseeker vibe to me.

[@PreciousLettuce]

you know you're doing good when you've got a 232-0 like ratio after 25 mins with only 1,677 views

[@xDezxdisasterx]

I'd love to see some chuggaboom reactions!

[@Inherit_Drums]

Simple, pure, it’s wage war and I like it

[@thecasiorobinson]

"I hate that china too dude" best Nik quote ever

[@87102013923]

Thanks to You I'm listening Wage War.

[@A7Xrevenra420]

Hey Nik, nice reaction as always and I know u are a busy man but if you'd find time to check out some Pentakill songs for example Mortal reminder or Deathfire grasp, you'd find some pretty good music

[@chadjohnson9526]

Black tongue - coma and fauxhammer are awesome songs if you haven’t heard em

[@jackdevitt6338]

liked this more than High Horse for some reason, idk, I got bored of high horse after a week. This is bangin

[@ozzyangelloz8764]

Mas nik emang gercep😎

[@halim6430]

5 jam wage war upload lgsg di reaction wkwk

[@Lingboysc2]

I wish bands like these would take more risks and try to do something new to distinguish themselves in the genre. There’s nothing technically wrong with this song at all, I just feel like I’ve heard it done by 14 other bands.

[@kaihaudenschild6535]

yess and these 14 bands copied Architects haha

[@jake8478]

@@kaihaudenschild6535 which is unfortunate because it's not even very good when Architects does it

[@TobikunOuO]

it's too safe

[@ledooni]

They even covered themselves with this track. The chorus melody/rhythm is straight from Me Against Myself. This is their worst song so far

[@direyouth653]

That is the exact reason why I strayed away from Metalcore in 2015. Everything is all the same and “mainstream Metalcore” needs something more to spice it up.

[@juniardiardi200]

Reaction band : Death Vomit - Ancient Spell Of Evil

[@mishapashchenko6518]

I was at school when this was posted!😟

[@mattthompson5908]

Love the china tone in the breakdown

[@getnorgetout9425]

Where’s all the rage and heaviness on this song??

[@billyybarra8682]

You need to do Make Them Suffer songs

[@zackstrebler7283]

Gotta check out AA’s new song. Really different

[@davidboar6362]

He did on Twitch, there's a video up on Yt, you can search it up

[@kostaslfz]

I thought you were smashing your head in the mic 😂😂😂

[@mxrlxn_21]

Same hahaha

[@ofekriffsolo]

Full cover with tabs on my channel 😜🤘

[@MrArthur4798]

Yup

[@teodorplic2008]

Really recommend checking out "We Walk Alone" by Saveyourself, this song was made by small band from the Czech Republic. Definitely worth the time to listen to it!

[@TheSchoolofJack]

i really wanna see you react to a berklee band called "native construct"

[@skorge413]

The Plot In You - Enemy reaction pls!

[@mpk6664]

It sounds like every other metalcore band. There's nothing "new" but whenever they do a "new" thing it's just Architects. I feel like Wage War might be a lost cause. We'll see when the album drops.

[@scarsonadown]

ADTR tried something new for their latest record.. and its not just Architects. I think its a great album

[@mpk6664]

@@scarsonadown You are incorrect. It's a terrible album lol.

[@Jo_youwhatmate]

@@mpk6664 I mean. You do know that is entirely subjective right. It's not that they are a lost cause, they just can never win with people like you.

[@dxm028]

Sounds like it could’ve been on Pressure, which I want a huge fan of but I know bands can’t be expected to stay the same forever. Looking forward to the album and hoping there’s plenty of bangers on it

[@tonkatsuboi5]

question I had for a really long time... what words does Nik rap in the intro? he's very good

[@prestonhatherly1548]

if you like this youll LOVE Silent Planet check out their new album Iridescent . Alive as a house fire and Sound of sleep are my fav songs off this one

[@lukelittlejohn_]

Have you heard The Line from their last album? Just heard it today and fuck me. If you haven’t, I’d love to see why you think!

[@euronymous235]

Anaal Nathrakh-Idol Awesome Black Metal. Check em out 😎