Whitechapel - When a Demon Defiles a Witch (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

[@metalbladerecords]

They appear I remember when the fire was security Now it’s killing me A wolf can’t hunt without its prey So take me to my grave The demons dance by the fireside But tonight they migrate to my bedside Burn the bed Burn everything It’s a lie anyway There’s nowhere left to run There’s nowhere left for me to be Without you by my side How could the world take you from me They all deserve to burn with me I cry but if you take a closer look You’ll see it’s a demon’s eyes There’s no coming back for me For my spirit guide is trapped inside my brain I don’t know who I am In the name of the father and the holy ghost Close your gates, lock the doors, there is no hope What has the world come to When a demon defiles a witch Nobody trusts a word I say I can’t erase these memories But I will erase humanity

[@nichellek.1393]

A beautiful mix of sorrow/regret and anger.

[@gabrielottovordemgentschen5723]

L

[@egialknight1667]

Keep doing soft vocals. Keep up good work.

[@rak3forever444]

Keep doing good work guys. You guys Make the local community and the metal community proud with every release of this album.

[@str8jaket654]

Is it just me or r Whitechapel getting better with every album, keep going boy's,

[@DSMusic-po8lg]

This has the perfect combination of 'violent circle pit' and 'crying in the corner alone'.

[@Francorafman1]

Ahadriel Official under rated comment

[@maggotmusic757]

Perfect analogy brother haha

[@ANorseGuy]

Crying in the circle pit ♡♡

[@hectikmgj]

Should be top comment for sure!

[@chrischavira0707]

😂😂😂

[@undying6162]

This is the sound of a band who's truly progressing and expanding their art

[@michaelandreyev5029]

More of a band that decided to give up on the heavy deathcore vibes, a true pitty

[@masterjar1691]

Michael Andreyev They are still deathcore

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

@@michaelandreyev5029 Boohoo, a deathcore band decided to introduce some clean parts in some of their music. Grow up already.

[@Mass-produced]

Wish I could like but you're at 666 likes.

[@Mr_Toodles]

it is definitely a relief to hear a band actually EXPAND their art instead of abandoning it altogether for something totally different that sucks and no one likes. Because I fucking love this whitechapel sound. Always an OG fan but this new shit is pretty fucking amazing

[@dicebagdaryl]

This has to be the most METAL name for a song that I've ever heard.

[@FuCkInGWhItEcHaPeL]

I thought the same thing when I heard this song for the first time. You can’t get much darker than that.

[@SaintElmo8]

Apparently you’ve never heard hammer smashed face or forced gender reassignment lol

[@cinders6404]

Have you heard of whore to a chainsaw or cuntcrusher?

[@Michelob-Ultra]

@@cinders6404 by thy art is murder and infant annihilator right?

[@cinders6404]

@@Michelob-Ultra yeah

[@Bananapig9]

The growth of this band in the past 3 albums has been amazing. Never would have guessed that Phil would such a talented singer

[@TamSixx666]

And the range of what they've done has been amazing too. This shit bangs

[@Merek29]

Pretty sure these guys just rediscovered numetal.

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

@@Merek29 This isn't nu-metal....

[@edunogues23]

@@Merek29 pretty sure you are deaf...

[@KhaosKontroller]

I have to admit, I wasn't a fan of the last 2 albums, but every new single from this album has gone from good to phenomenal.

[@respectfulremastersbymetal8336]

I am so glad Phil stuck with adding in clean vocals and didn't give in to the haters. His voice is fantastic.

[@philipposkasotis8658]

Wow that is him singing. Awesome voice

[@nazgullinux6601]

He may can sing. But clean vocals have absolutely NO place in Whitechapel music. This is a heavy downgrade for them...

[@LegendMathai]

Respectful Remasters by Metalmucil The name of this song is fucking retarded & the clean vocals are garbage.

[@john_the_masochist2564]

Legend Gotta Catch Em All than don’t listen to it.

[@john_the_masochist2564]

Nazgul Linux that’s your opinion, although it’s wrong, you’re entitled to have it.

[@zachnar0125]

Phil explained that the “demon” mentioned in the title is not referring to his stepfather, but instead referring to a personal demon named “Mycar” that Phil’s mother wrote about in her journal. She suffered from a myriad of serious mental issues, and Phil said that she was diagnosed as having 34 different personalities, which would all appear in her personal journal that she kept (even the handwriting would change with each personality).This song specifically references that demon “Mycar”. And sadly so much more to read...... After reading this i can easily understand Phils transformation. This is an emotional metamorphosis for him. We have Zero right to knock this. I am very sorry myself for some things ive said. Hard to see past this materialistic world sometimes. I apologize.

[@chizzy2017]

Pin this $

[@Resident_Kriegsman]

I was unclear of the songs meaning thanks g

[@ExaltedMarauder]

Zachnar it's ok man, you didn't know, and you voiced your opinion before but you had a change of heart man. I am so thankful you took the time to explain the meaning of this song, I had an idea it was about more than what the lyrics suggested, but damn bro. this is sad and deep. My heart goes out to Phil and Whitechapel. I held my birth moms hand when she died, she was also mentally ill. 😣

[@palanthis]

Always try to remember. This world fucks us all up in our own special ways. #brotherhoodoftheblade

[@Asol-qn3ok]

Yea, even if you pay attention to the symbolism in the music video, the old guy is the demon "Mycar" & the woman is supposed to be Phil's mom, & in the guitar solo section of this music video, it looks like she's being possessed but I think it might be the retelling of Phil's mother writing in her journal that she was being "raped" by "Mycar"

[@Allahpaca]

0:50 Always gives me chills. The short stop and the way the gun shot and the snare merge is just perfect.

[@BleevesCrypto]

Over 2 years later and this is STILL one of the greatest and most emotional experiences I've ever had. Phil and the Boys, thank you for this masterpiece.

[@BleevesCrypto]

My wife asked me to stop listening to Hickory Creek because I always had a tear in my eye lol

[@DeepOpeth]

What about Kin, the title track?

[@Mr_Toodles]

absolute genius how they somehow kept that hardcore whitechapel sound and yet made it NOT...that. But also is. If that makes any sense lol

[@ADAM-tw6ej]

​@@BleevesCrypto don't stop bro that's a beautiful song

[@mannyblackstar]

Pain Remains 1 Dancing Like Flames I guess have taken the spot now

[@blackwood3243]

The Demon actor plays his part perfectly.

[@calebmclean716]

Its not a part....hes not a actor....

[@elliothicks4747]

@One Guy Named Ivan "Hey, want to be in our music video?" "You mean I get to be in a Whitechapel music video? Awesome!"

[@monkeytoes1155]

@@elliothicks4747 imagine the publicity he must've gotten! All those demons were mad jealous

[@fernandes2893]

Yea awesome

[@stlaurent_92]

This is how you join heaviness and beauty

[@RowdyChocolateOfficial]

*Beauty

[@dacotamusic9011]

If you liked that mix you will enjoy Jinjer

[@ShellShock794]

You should check out Make Them Suffer. They are gods at creating beautiful deathcore

[@stlaurent_92]

@@ShellShock794 Yeah I know them! There not the same as before 😥

[@rossshepherd9836]

Heaviness*

[@rudy4626]

I know this is about Phil's mom and step dad but I feel it so much when he screams/sings "How could the world take you from me, they all deserve to burn with me." It really hits home.

[@givemefreebeers6718]

He actually just went live on Instagram, it's about his mom's personalities and this demon she saw. Very interesting, very heavy.

[@rudy4626]

@@Ze_Davila sometimes you gotta paint angry little I mean happy little trees 🌲

[@SpeedyBratuha]

Not about his stepdad but yeah about his mom. "Phil explained that the “demon” mentioned in the title is not referring to his stepfather, but instead referring to a personal demon named “Mycar” that Phil’s mother wrote about in her journal. She suffered from a myriad of serious mental issues, and Phil said that she was diagnosed as having 34 different personalities, which would all appear in her personal journal that she kept (even the handwriting would change with each personality)."

[@azazelswings6194]

@@SpeedyBratuha 34.. that is rowdy.. I read about these kinds of mental illnesses and it is a very small amount of people who even have over 5. I feel for him. My family has been riddled with mental illness as well.

[@andrejmihelc6276]

@@SpeedyBratuha he said that "mycar" takes the form of some old dude(not sure who exactly) so i think that is him in the video

[@pkwiva]

This is actually one of the few times where I've seen a band progress in a way that didn't turn into absolute shit. They're experimenting with different sounds while also not straying too far from their original style. I'm very impressed and thoroughly enjoy this entire album.

[@BacklTrack]

Job For A Cowboy also god better every album, and Dying Fetus, Infant Annihilator, Shadow of Intent, Anaal Nathrakh, Analepsy, Angelmaker (if u ignore their latest), Archspire, Carnifex, Cattle Decapitation, etc etc etc. Tons of bands that have just gotten better as time goes on my friend.

[@nAcolz]

What do you think of August Burns Red? If you listen to them ofc

[@dannie2712]

@@BacklTrack more about progression adding different things in and mixing it up a bit but still staying true to their og sound rather than bands that have improved over time which is what i took from his comment.

[@unoriginal_name7091]

@@BacklTrack lol Carnifex has definitely not gotten better. Still the same pseudo-blackened schlock with progressively shittier and more generic lyrics. Weird that you included them because every other band you listed is right on the money.

[@BacklTrack]

@@unoriginal_name7091 well, personal taste I guess. I love carnifex more than most bands even if their lyricist needs some Zoloft

[@captcorleone2606]

1. Great clean vocals 2. Some high screams 3. Blast beats 4. Solo Goddamn, this song slaps!

[@toyotaecw]

CaptCorleone And Phil’s growls are back to being the portal to Hell!!

[@yourmotherandthesandpeople2298]

Except it doesn't, brimstone was sick but this definitely not

[@captcorleone2606]

@@yourmotherandthesandpeople2298 I assume you hated "Third Depth," too?

[@bike4aday]

And the lyrics and music video are fantastic

[@pearlskakler4648]

Can we talk about how fucking good the video is and how well it compliments the song? It's almost like the song was an afterthought. Props to the director. This record is gonna bang hard.

[@qusaimubaidin5797]

Paul Sklar man I thought it was from a movie, I’m here scrolling through the comments looking for the name of it lol

[@pokeeusebio5040]

"There's nowhere left to run There's nowhere left for me to be Without you by my side" I really felt that... 💔

[@dannaturehold]

'I can’t erase these memories But I will erase humanity'

[@davidingraham1918]

Blast beats ✔ more than 2 riffs ✔ relatively long guitar solo ✔ tempo changes ✔. I have a lot more hope for this album now

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

Agreed. Not just random Drop G chugging. Not sure what tuning this is in. Probably Drop A or Drop G#.

[@Guaguadeath]

Exactly I couldn't stand the last two albums. So fucking boring my God.. this sounds a lot more promising

[@metalfan2346]

David Ingraham They can do what they want you asshat

[@TsarDragon]

@@metalfan2346 Look at poor matalfan23 all up in his feelings. He's talking about how he liked the song, so stfu.

[@metalfan2346]

@@TsarDragon you're making me laugh fuck off dumbass

[@bubblesthemonkey6615]

So impactful when you know the story behind the lyrics. The Valley as a whole is just a masterpiece, I connected with this album on deeply personal level.

[@TheDrunkenTrucker]

A fucking beautiful song overall, but 2:07 onwards the emotions from that shit. Fucking chills every time and this is easily one of my daily play's multiple times a day.

[@marc-andrebenoit5776]

Never was a Whitechapel fan.. But this could make me change that statement. Powerfull song, well made. Bravo

[@timothyallison6775]

this band is insane live very good live

[@marc-andrebenoit5776]

@@timothyallison6775 personally, the best band i've seen live was Intervals.. Toronto band 👌

[@ericcartman1425]

@@marc-andrebenoit5776 check out their stuff from 2007

[@JohnnyInJapan]

@@ericcartman1425 He literally said he wasn't a fan until this album. Why the fuck would your recommend their oldest shit? Aside from a few songs most of it doesn't stand out as memorable. They grew up.

[@melr1720]

You’ll probably like their new album Kin

[@bubblesthemonkey6615]

Revisiting this after Kin, what an amazing journey. Using the imagery of the two albums, this is when The Eye opened for the first time, fixing its gaze on Phil and his family until he left The Valley, when it closed briefly, only to be awakened by Phil’s Kin. What an amazing world Whitechapel has created, an artistic expression of trauma and its aftermath.

[@ascari100]

The cinematography really adds to the song. from the anamorphic look to the lighting and blocking. Whoever shot this, hats off to your team.

[@JoeWhite3572]

TheAbelFables, Manthis Arnell

[@ascari100]

@@JoeWhite3572 thanks for the info man. I found him about a week ago and have been following him on insta.

[@JoeWhite3572]

TheAbelFables You’re welcome🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

[@Matt_Nor]

I cannot possibly believe that no one won't agree with me on this; Everything and every effort that has gone into this, is seriously top notch no question asked. A lyric that bleeds as much as this does. From childhood to adulthood. The ability to open up your past to fans that love your craft. Imo. Whitechapel are continously climbing the ladder risking everything whilst pouring every little detail into their work. Metal music has come far, and trancended further than what i thought could be possible. It mainly used to be all about; fuck this and that, like humanity in its broadens sense which used to be cool. Now it is all about conveying all of your emotions into it. Confronting what used to be the greatest fears and the wellbeing of someone. How the heavy music scene has changed, evovled and really become something great. Proud to say i am a fan of Whitechapel.

[@skitzy420]

Very well put. I'm honestly not into guttural-type vocals but I read the lyrics for the previous Whitechapel songs (new fan) and the depth and care they put into it are beautiful. I cannot wait to hear the album and will definitely listen to their previous records.

[@Matt_Nor]

@@Skepsis710 To you it is yes, but not the others. Otherwise they would not be here. Bands and sounds evolve. Just like Whitechapel has done

[@AcidxAnarchy]

@@Skepsis710 garbage? They have always blown heads off since they started. You can tell from this album that this was all very serious for him, if he has to sing to let that emotion out then so be it! I for one like all the album's since the start. As long as it's not pop well be ok lol.

[@AcidxAnarchy]

@@Skepsis710 you cant name anything I haven't listened to already bro, but I see what your saying. All im getting at is maybe after all this experimenting he will want to go back to the roots. Most bands just stray further and further but I don't believe Whitechapel will be one of them.

[@BaysingersDiscGolfChannel]

Can't wait to hear the entire album!

[@sw.]

I see you on every single disc golf video on KZbin, then of course I run into you here too. Check out Crystal Lake if you haven't heard them. Not quite as heavy as these guys but a treasure none the less. See you in the comment section of the Las Vegas Challenge!

[@NRChambers]

I can't wait to see it played live!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@BaysingersDiscGolfChannel]

@@sw. oh yes, I will definitely be there! Can't wait to watch the coverage! Metal and Disc Golf!!! :D

[@BaysingersDiscGolfChannel]

@@NRChambers Yes!! I saw Whitechapel live for the first time a few months back, which is odd because I live about 45 minutes from Knoxville, where they are from. It was an amazing show!

[@knight-klub8750]

Baysinger's Disc Golf Channel I'm with you! I like this one and third depth! I can't wait for this album.

[@ryanelgieextrastuff]

The atmosphere and storytelling of this album is insane. One of my favourite albums ever.

[@avvirinex5529]

Phil: What has the world come to... Eddie: Tehee

[@MercilessMrBrooks]

lmao

[@deathmetalprincess5171]

lmao i know Jared would be laughing if he saw this

[@axeofluthiery2967]

just a jared meme

[@metalfan2346]

Avvirine X stop with that stupid joke and fuck off

[@avvirinex5529]

@@metalfan2346 157 people disagree with you 😛

[@NevermoreLoomis]

Coming from Phil’s livestream where he discussed the fact that this is about his mother and her own personal demon Mycar that she used to see. This is a look into what torment is really like.

[@bradman3001]

"This is a look into what torment is really like." it's a lot like bozeman's singing

[@MrArtVein]

Chris Romans Mycar is a speed demon?

[@extremetrollface]

@@bradman3001 if you mean torment in the way that you can actually hear the hurt in his voice then yee

[@davidlindsey5363]

my car tormented his mother?

[@KuntChitface]

What livestream and when

[@georgeantonioandrei8570]

This is the next level of death core, more mature and logical. Here you see their musicianship. I would name this technical death core.

[@Celestial_Being666]

Mature and logical? Very poor way of putting that because deathcore is already both.

[@hannes1734]

@@Celestial_Being666 Mature? Are you sure? Like, look at the comments from the fans lol

[@noir371]

This isn’t really even deathcore anymore, more experimental death metal

[@frosmane9041]

Well depends on the band. But whitechapel definitely has always been quite complex when it comes to song writing itself. Their sound has definitely been tempered and matured. i agree

[@justinmurray8920]

This is not technical deathcore lol. Technical deathcore is shit like rings of Saturn

[@FairyCRat]

I just don't understand deathcore fans. They seem to think that all serious music should be restricted to low tuned breakdowns, chugging, blast beats, growling and pig squeals. But I don't see what's wrong with a band expanding its sonic palette to include more melody, sections with clean vocals and guitars, and more varied riffs. If anything it only adds to the music, it doesn't remove anything. It's their seventh album, do you really expect the same thing as their first few?

[@lilg0thy482]

Imo the description you typed is more death metal. I do love the mix of clean vocals with the heaviness of the instruments, it blends nicely. But all death core bands do shit differently. Old ss used to be like that, but with Eddie leading, it's more or less kind of like this. (He can't sing for shit but I still love Doris) in conclusion idk why I wrote this. I agree

[@cjandsteven1821]

In slipknot they mix clean vocals with metal. They aren't really death metal but it's what brought me here lmao

[@TylertheGeek28]

I was a fan of Slipknot for a while they were actually one of the first metal bands I listened to but they seemed to have lost their emotion in some of their newer songs unlike Whitechapel who seem to be embracing it

[@davidingraham1918]

There's nothing wrong with it when it's done well. I don't think all of the people who hate on the style change dislike those new elements - some definitely do - but for me at least, the issue is that they've tried to do new things at the expense of watering down the heaviness of the music. You can have brutality and melody in the same song; a lot of bands do it well, and Whitechapel has done it well in the past (let me burn, diggs road). A good example here is the transition from the clean vocal break into the guitar solo. Great melodic buildup to a long solo with heavy riffs. But I personally don't like how the solo transitions back into the chorus with cleans and harsh vocals together, because the cleans sound really cheesy to me there and it takes all the weight out of the sound.

[@Acid_Brad]

This is more melodic death metal than anything.

[@DraculaXHunter101]

Whitechapel has truly mastered their craft when it comes to blending together calming ambience to sheer heavy intensity. Hope these guys continue to keep on making insane progress as time goes on. I really cannot wait for The Valley to drop.

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

They should tour with KsE.

[@metalbladerecords]

@@jasonlovesmusicreacting882 This is not a terrible idea.

[@b00ts93]

@@jasonlovesmusicreacting882 i concur

[@DraculaXHunter101]

@@jasonlovesmusicreacting882 Welcome back friend. :)

[@DraculaXHunter101]

@@metalbladerecords Make this happen, please.

[@j-meister8710]

This song brings tears to my eyes knowing the background. My mom was diagnosed with Dementia and I'm afraid of what's to come.

[@jeffneeley9585]

Phil's melody vocals give me goosebumps!

[@DavidGomez-ph4yn]

Damn! Phil clean voice is beautiful, awesome video

[@darksector_0675]

His name is not Phil

[@Dodzi248]

I think this is the best part of the song. Although I don't like deathcore that much, this one just stole my heart.

[@robertmessersmith8697]

@@darksector_0675 It is

[@chrisyork1090]

That of god

[@seanroberts3296]

I suffer from BBaD depression. Really bad. This song, the witch, the lyrics, the video, the music... Makes me laugh, cry ( actually), and smile at her sweet possession. I hope she finally found peace. Phil. You are a BBrutal, STRONG being. Thank you WhiteCHAPEL.

[@tayhendy13]

I lost my mother to suicide in September of 2022. She suffered from severe mental illness and in her last months we think she was in psychosis. “How could the world take you from me, they all deserve to burn with me.” Hits me so hard when I listen this. It’s one of my favorites and it still gets me every time I listen. I’m sorry the world was so hard on you momma. I love && miss you more than words . 🖤🫶🏼

[@flapdraghun7902]

Shows Phil has been through a bit to provide us an insight of his life through music. All wonderful songs for him to express his story through.

[@marciochiabotto590]

Take notes, Suicide Silence. This is how you mix clean vocals with Deathcore.

[@rogeliomartinez3672]

Also Chelsea Grin pulled it off as well in the song Lilith.

[@marciochiabotto590]

@@rogeliomartinez3672 Really? I don't really pay much attention to them... But will give it a listen. Thank you!

[@luisdavidramirezreynoso1156]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@goldenturd2697]

same could be said for whitechapel take notes from cattle decapitation

[@calebroberts7067]

Teehee

[@doromate]

When I heard this song for the first time, especially "how could the world take you from me", I instantly thought about my grandmother. She's not a witch, and is not haunted, but I just found somekind of sense in this question. She had dementia, there was no real contact with her for the past 6 years, that's why I thought she was 'taken' from me. And today she passed away. This was the first song that came to my mind. And I am asking again - how could the world take you from me?

[@michaelfrye2952]

I'm sorry for your loss. My daughter passed at 7 weeks old. No warning. Perfectly healthy when I went to sleep and when I woke up... This was one of the first songs I listened to

[@Kadeis_Lost]

I am so sorry. I’m currently about to lose my fiancée with all the fighting and I don’t want the world to take her away

[@adriansiwak5264]

My first thoughts about this song was unfulfilled romantic love. A history of a pair of lovers in which something went wrong, not as it should be. Two souls made for each other that got parted by some adversities. Like... Imagine a boy and a girl. Untypical teenagers which fell in love with each other and wanted to live together till the end, create their own family without problems that each of them had, like pathology, poverty, addictions, lack of familiar love, not enough of hope. Both were broken somehow, but instead of fix each other, work hard trying to make the world a better place, realising all dreams, fix everything possible to fix, help everyone and live happy ever after, they both broke each other even more by wrong choices, misunderstanding, fear and those adversities plus people around both of them that contributed to lose their connection. Boy finally left that girl thinking that they won't succeed. Later, that girl died in accident or totally changed herself and started a new life without him, with someone else, forgetting him, but even if he hurt and left her, he realised she was the one and only. After that, he started to destroy himself and everything around him, taking revenge on this world and himself, helping no one, not taking any other chances, hopeless, falling in autodestruction and hate instead of love and joy of life. Now play this song again and imagine what I wrote here. This is hard and sad, but I can relate to that. I must admit here. I have strong depression for long years that reflects on literally everything, always been depressive, waiting for salvation that she was, but my addictions and mental issues lead me to my grave faster each day. She seriously cut herself and wanted take her life. I stopped it. I had no one before and won't have after her. I doubt in us and that was my biggest mistake. We could be perfect, ideal. But I still wonder how is she, wishing her best.

[@slicedbread1679]

@@michaelfrye2952I’m sorry for your loss I hope you’re doing better now.

[@dobbersfilms]

If people don't agree with Phil's clean vocals... You're not right.

[@toyotaecw]

DobbersFilms I hope Whitechapel does more songs like this. Right when a breakdown seems imminent... nice melodic cleans.

[@dobbersfilms]

@@toyotaecw Same, I couldn't believe when they came out with Bring Me Home.

[@toyotaecw]

DobbersFilms I like the way the cleans are used in this song more than in Third Depth or Bring Me Home, but that’s a personal preference.

[@dobbersfilms]

@@toyotaecw I agree also

[@michaelandreyev5029]

If they don't agree then let them. What's your problem with that?

[@ChronicBreakdown]

I'll always love pure deathcore, but I enjoy the singing in their new music. It adds a layer of emotion and I really respect it.

[@lewismeeten627]

Anyone who thinks Phil’s clean vocals don’t work in this song... you need new ears. His voice is phenomenal.

[@marcasvendetta1977]

My father shot himself due to mental illness. Every single line written has a meaning to me, wether it’s from his view or his mother’s. It became my favorite coping song since it’s out. Much love.

[@Mozaec]

Hands down this is my favourite song by them. Also cinematography is amazing. Actors played so well

[@rolanddeschain8912]

I applaud the man who portrayed he Demon here, such a masterful actor. Every frame he appears in and shows emotion for, even for a split second, you can see it all. The way he seems to show compassion, but keeps screwing her mind, then enjoys and celebrates the suffering, and the smirk in the end...fantastic portrayal of mental illness, the demon that sits inside your head, an all-consuming predator with a thousand faces, often friendly to make you more vulnerable. This cinematography resonates with me a lot Massive respect to the band, the actors, the director!

[@cofi45]

Just find out this band. Was I living under a rock? They kick ass

[@willpestka2745]

Deep dive their stuff man. They started out more in the vein of grindcore influenced deathcore and transitioned into a more groove laden sound that imo is more fun to listen to. However, their first couple albums are sick regardless and catch that old school deathcore sound. Poke through all of their albums if you haven't already. There are hidden gems in each.

[@October12-c8g]

Same

[@pip3174]

Same tho

[@apokalypthoapokalypsys9573]

Finally a song where the video is exactly what the lyrics is about. Not to mention, it's a very professionally made video at that. Film studios could take notes.

[@dogsoldier791]

This came out during one of my deployments overseas. This album helped a lot. This song is probably one of my favorites of all time.😊

[@sargeantmoose]

First time listening to Whitechapel intently, heard Tool prior to this and thought the playlist skipped @2:24. Not only am I blown away by this dude's vocal range, the sheer emotion displayed throughout this tune makes me love metal for what it is. Bless you heathens

[@eien.8]

A year later and it's still engraved inside my head as one of the best songs I have ever heard in my life.

[@CBowling36]

“How can the world take you from me” is a incredible line I think the transition from melodic-ish to deep growl emphasis of the word me is filled with tons of emotion felt by Phil! Couple that with the video is bone chillingly good! Great work Whitechapel... great work! \m/ \m/

[@thebr1ghtestst4r]

Im on the schizo spectrum and have certain “characters” in my life, one of which is someone named edward who gives me advice, but i used to have a demonic child who would follow me around and torment me, i relate with this story on a very deep level and it is interesting to hear it talked about in a serious way in my favorite genre of music

[@CHISKOVILLARREAL]

This song makes my eyes water as it expresses the anger i feel at the world but without my wife it really touches home, always on repeat

[@timalisharocheville1098]

I feel you...it's been almost a year now since my wife has been gone.

[@metalfreekz13]

"How could the world take you from me... They all deserve to burn with me" I feel this on a deep emotional level. Fucking bravo Phil & Co.

[@dev4965]

This is the darkest music video I’ve ever seen. Knowing this video is dedicated to his Mother who died after an addiction makes it even more depressing and sad. The video about his dad made he sad too, but this video made me ball my eyes out.

[@Nosh69696]

Not only that but the "demon" in the video is supposed to represent his step dad that I think abused the both of them (correct me if I'm wrong) and got his mother on drugs aswell

[@dev4965]

KingdomCum That’s true. His step dad was a demon, he got his mom hooked on drugs.

[@xcorejimx]

@@Nosh69696 no. that's incorrect. Phil explained that the “demon” mentioned in the title is not referring to his stepfather, but instead referring to a personal demon named “Mycar” that Phil’s mother wrote about in her journal. She suffered from a myriad of serious mental issues, and Phil said that she was diagnosed as having 34 different personalities, which would all appear in her personal journal that she kept (even the handwriting would change with each personality).

[@dev4965]

@@xcorejimx I thought in one video where he was playing CoD Phil explained his childhood, he mentioned that his Step father got his Mother hooked on drugs.

[@hauntedsenpai6947]

Best single of the 4, no doubt

[@disaprimat]

same thoughts! like this from 1st listening

[@tiagofrancisco6955]

Agreed

[@koenigseggagera8255]

Haunted Senpai Third Depth is my favorite

[@jasonsteele120]

Brimstone is mine

[@alpbuyukkalkan8308]

black bear for me

[@anthonyoram7614]

The slow part of the song is so satisfying to listen to. I reminds me of the middle part of Master of Puppets.

[@IronMuffin89]

Never been a fan of Whitechapel really, but this is a masterpiece.

[@naysaya2935]

I still think this is the best metal video and song of the year so far. It really hits you. Stays with you...

[@jessenunez7205]

I never thought I could cry and mosh at the same time...

[@raven2xpie618]

This is the first song I ever heard from white chapel, I've got to say this whole song makes my arm hairs stand tall and my eyes tear up in excitement with how freaking awesome this song is!

[@nurinhalmaherawatis1303]

4:11 how could the world take you from me 💔

[@anthonyoram7614]

I am seeing Whitechapel with Trivium this october! I am so hyped.

[@xtexaschainsawx]

Personally, I think one of the best parts of metal is when you have the harsh, guttural vocals and then you have the clean ones. That's just me though. Edit: Damn, that's a lot of likes. Thanks guys!

[@WutangBizkit]

Metalhead 666 no band did that as good as In Dying Arms

[@xtexaschainsawx]

@@WutangBizkit hell yeah, that's a great band.

[@josephsmith886]

I agree. Most of my favorite metal bands mix their vocals in a similar way. Whether they have 2 vocalists or just one, I just feel the sound is much cleaner and more emotional at times

[@TylertheGeek28]

I love when bands fill their lyrics with emotion, a lot of them have lost that recently. This song and "Hickory Creek" hit really hard

[@richs2807]

you're your....shut your comment down

[@bonesjustice08]

Long time Whitechapel fan. Own all their previous albums. I listen to bands such as: Hypocrisy, Dimmu, Pantera, Rammstein, Rings of Saturn, Job For A Cowboy, etc. Phil's clean vocals are my favorite part of this song.

[@GiganteKirkhammer]

Idc I've loved this song since release

[@Forboz]

I come again to this song and clip very often... What a masterpiece...

[@adri6knot]

Awesome song, great photography, acting, and direction!

[@jacksvocals]

+1, felt that performance from the lead actress. Cinematography looked like money

[@DraggedDenny]

@@jacksvocals Agreed. Just in case you know, is there a way to find who the actor and actress was in this?

[@lessthanthreemetal]

3:15 The way the riff picks back up is such a gut punch

[@Pineappleonpizza723]

Never thought that the cleans of phil were so good, good job:)

[@gabrela8641]

This is such a good song. The shredding on the guitar are beautiful and the deathcore breakdowns sound so clean. Honestly, well done.

[@ivyelizabeth320]

Honestly first whitechapel song I ever heard and I picked the best one as a sample. Great video and amazing lyrics.

[@EtiLand]

Me : grandma listen to this new song Her : 0:00 wow it's beautiful 0:19 "has a heart attack"

[@phantomstranger8959]

0:19 "O Lord" "Keep HIM out of this Granny!!"

[@marcogomitolini8227]

2:07 somehow she wakes up and regains consciousness 3:15 has an heart attack, this time for good

[@z_vizo4594]

@@marcogomitolini8227 good one😂😂

[@Ken-bp3ql]

Play Battery and Fight Fire with Fire by Metallica for her.

[@ExaltedMarauder]

Nah, play Kill or Become by Cannibal Corpse for her. (Or anything by CC, for that matter 😆 jk!)

[@KilianxFire27]

Beautifully brutal ! I'm hooked by Phil's cleans honestly, i'm appreciating the sound evolution !

[@DarkFenixIVXX]

This is my favorite album by them so far. I think every song is amazing.

[@aidanrowland7329]

I have almost lost my family due to drugs and I feel I can relate to this song so much. Thank you for helping me get through this. Metal will always be the most powerful even if we are so judged.

[@jamesscott5407]

Metal has saved me more than once...when o was younger and very recently...people who don't give it a look in are only halting their human experience...it's such an out let of emotion. Metal TID

[@schnetzel]

The actors are awesome! Video is art, the music is art. Nice.

[@RiverOvKnives90]

Been a long time chapel fan since this is exile and honestly IMO the valley is their best album, I don't care what the haters say.

[@-----------g-]

Just discovered this band and I'm glad. Because it seems they reached a new peak with their style. Clean vocals and melodies. Who knew 🤷‍♂️. Best metal I've heard in years.

[@stephenpliska2111]

At first i was like, "oh naw" when the singing started, but literally changed my opinion within seconds. Shits beautiful. Here for it

[@enigma1247]

Damn she is a good actor. I felt that final scream. Good shit.

[@Mikey239226]

I swear this feels like a prequel to Let Me Burn. Love this vid, love the song. 👍

[@GoldFellaTim]

Naaaaaaah, this feels like what Mark Of the Blade should've been

[@ChubbyMcfluff]

@@GoldFellaTim honestly tho kinda like third depth or eternal refuge

[@AlejandroLopez-xl3qb]

This is the meaning of good clean vocals in a metal song. Congratulations, awesome song.

[@avalt0134]

The acting on this vid is 10/10. serious talent all around

[@sheonlywearsblack]

Seriously. Both of them are just fucking talented.

[@luiscamacho5762]

It’s awesome how the band can change their sound but without sacrificing the heavy

[@coltonarychuk7364]

Whitechapel moves up on my favorite band list with every album release! Love these guys! Keep up the amazing work guys!

[@darrenhill3514]

I'm ridiculously fortunate I don't have to deal with the message in this song.

[@DenaariDaGreat]

This song got me in my feels. The way the video portrays his mother fighting off her demons really really hits home with me. And the last chorus, the guttural with the lyrics "how could the world take you from me? They all deserve to burn with me.." into the clean guitar... fuck.

[@lakeside1168]

As someone who has not shed a thought of White Chapel and most of deathcore, I can confidently say this is amazing. Deathcore will have a resurgence if more bands adopt gentle vocals as such. The video was amazing as well. 10/10 sharing with my metalhead friends.

[@slicedbread1679]

Bro called it?

[@lakeside1168]

@@slicedbread1679 Lorna Shore bb

[@allgatorblood788]

This track and in general the last album of the group is the best that they have released. Phil's clean vocals are very enjoyable for the listener.

[@ives3572]

Interesting Fact: Produced once again by Mark Lewis (CANNIBAL CORPSE, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER) and featuring artwork by Branca Studio, "The Valley"'s title is a reference to the part of Hardin Valley (west of Knoxville) where vocalist Phil Bozeman grew up. Set against this backdrop, he approaches his subject matter unflinchingly, building upon everything that came before, making it clear that he has survived that which he was forced to endure and is not afraid to confront it. "Phil has been upfront in his lyrics in the past about hardships he endured in his life as a child, and I believe with this record we tried to paint a better picture of that," says guitarist Alex Wade, who alongside his bandmates, stands a hundred percent behind everything their vocalist has to say. "I feel our music is Phil's release from his past, being able to get it out and speak about it, and hopefully anyone who hears it that may have gone through similar experiences can find some release in it as well." Anyone throwing "The Valley" on for the first time will immediately recognize it as the work of WHITECHAPEL, yet, as has been the case with each release, there is also evolution in play. "Sound-wise, it's all over the place," Bozeman states plainly. "There's aggression, and then you're hit with ominous and emotional guitar riffs. It's mean, but then transfers to soft and inviting. It's a whirlwind of emotions throughout." On an Instagram Live Story on February 27th, 2019, Phil Bozeman explained the meanings of the currently released singles from The Valley. Phil explained that the “demon” mentioned in the title is not referring to his stepfather, but instead referring to a personal demon named “Mycar” that Phil’s mother wrote about in her journal. She suffered from a myriad of serious mental issues, and Phil said that she was diagnosed as having 34 different personalities, which would all appear in her personal journal that she kept (even the handwriting would change with each personality). This song specifically references that demon “Mycar”. Phil showed and read excerpts from his mother’s journal, focusing on a couple of lines where his mother explained that a demon named “Mycar” would sexually assault her in her bed, taking the physical form of Phil’s father. The title of the song actually comes from a line in his mother’s journal, where she describes the sexual assault: “It takes on Gary’s bluish-gray body, a real physical body, a dead body raping me - a devil raping a witch”. (Gary was Phil’s father’s name). The lines in the song’s pre-chorus are also taken from her journal: “The incubus, it happens, no matter where I sleep in this bed, in my place, in his place, it still happens. I thrash from side to side yet it still happens. It hurts so bad, again and again. Burn the bed, yes, burn everything. Liar.”

[@goryj2248]

This video adds so much depth to the song. A thing of beauty.

[@SaintElmo8]

Phil is bad ass AND precious af and he must be protected at all costs.

[@kam8556]

The song is amazing but just look at the spectacular cinematography in this video...

[@jameywaltz3173]

shivers everytime those clean vocals start

[@mudcradle]

I didnt care for whitechapel so far. Watched Banger's review (thank you Brad) out of curiosity and holy shit this was different and, to me, good. Damn, groovey, heavy, noticeable death metal and hardcore elements, different elements as well. I DIG IT

[@mboinsky1370]

+1

[@blueninja115]

That guy is perfect for this video. Pure horror. I've watched this video 15 times in the last 24 hours.

[@DP-ie9hn]

I feel the pain. May Phil find closure and i pray for his journey. I pray his mom and dad are together now and in peace.

[@adamnacario6493]

Lol at the people wasting their time and energy arguing and complaining about genres or clean vocals rather than... I don't know, just listening and enjoying the music.

[@AirsoftJuggler]

yet literally no one is arguing

[@THEshaggyrogers]

I LOVE meat this is whitechapel not suicide silence bruh

[@mitchblythe7521]

Wtf are people getting angry for? This sounds really good heavy guttral vocal with clean singing, kinda like OPETH, keep it up guys in whitechapel this is some good music.

[@lewismeeten3601]

My thoughts exactly. The clean singing was excellent whitechapel is always evolving and becoming even more talented.

[@jrbaconcheez]

What people?????? This vid has 95% upvotes. Stop virtue signaling

[@SolarAdrift]

sounds good, however, it sounds nothing like opeth, to my ears at least.

[@uneedyn]

@@jrbaconcheez lol

[@kylenelson8417]

Cuz this is fukin death metal...at least this song isn't deathcore...clean vocals and death metal is just wrong