New Sylosis is HEAVY!

[@NikNocturnalTwitchClips]

*What's been your favourite Sylosis track to date? Make sure to check out their new single here:* sylosis.bfan.link/heavy-is-the-crown.yde

[@meanolcamino]

Teras on the Conclusion of an Age album. Been listening to them since 2011. Just solid metal and I always look forward to new stuff. Unfortunate for the Architects to lose a member and a friend but I was stoked when I heard Josh was filling in. And yes Sylosis is worth seeing live. Super cool dudes. Alex topped my brother's beer off before going on stage. Legends

[@thedeceasedband]

Such an unfair question, because across all albums, there's so many. If I had to pick 1, it would be A Serpent's Tongue

[@blackestskyline9732]

Blackest Skyline 100%

[@Ryuzaki1988]

Where The Sky Ends - The pre-solo build up + solo is just divine!

[@jordanmannix8308]

Very nice getting Josh on here. Like you said, dudes a beast and one of the busiest guys in metal for sure. Fav Sylosis song def out from below. What an intro to an album.

[@willtron3000]

Sylosis are so goddamn consistent. Ali & Josh are a formiddable combo. Architects, Bleed From Within, Sylosis tour when?

[@BigHalfSteps]

world* tour when

[@KT559]

That's the dream lineup right there lol

[@aabxs]

revocation over architects

[@p4fizzle]

I think Sylosis would need someone to fill in for Ali, that's a tough task to do a set for Sylosis & BFW in the same night

[@Delta_Sandman]

i remember finding sylosis from a youtube rabbit hole and theyre quickly becoming one of my go-to bands. Well done Josh, keep it goin :D

[@jbales8990]

I found Sylosis by accident from a video my favorite skater Chris Haslam was in. He was skating and talking about music and mentioned Sylosis. A quick youtube search pulled up Empyreal and I was hooked instantly.

[@prettyviolence]

I was adding a song to my brothers playlist and when the song ended, Cycle of Suffering started to play randomly and I thought it was fire and now I love them

[@enriquelizarraga430]

This is literally how I found them years ago with the song Transcendance on the COAG era

[@bolillo5013]

I found them on my first metalcore deep dive when I used to use Amazon music. I would just click on the “similar customers listened to” and eventually found them and some other great bands.

[@BuuhBlocks]

Found Sylosis in 2010 on one of those random music apps on the 360 lmao. Been my favorite band ever since

[@VickThor84]

Sylosis and Orbit Culture deserve more recognition, they are as great or better than more mainstream bands! 🤘🤘🤘

[@KT559]

Two of my favorite bands out there right now. Super underrated

[@mikeomalley5761]

Josh is a riff master! Congrats on the sig ESP!

[@mikeomalley5761]

I really like calcified

[@scylla8270]

it’s awesome how heavy sylosis makes standard sound we rarely hear bands use that anymore. Sylosis and Trivium are riff gods of modern metal.

[@ivaquez]

Josh is one of the greatest musicians this world has ever seen. He’s not just a hard-working composer, but he’s a very cool guy at the same time!

[@meshuggah5292]

Picking a favorite Sylosis song is impossible. I remember the fist song I ever heard was Fear The World and I was hooked immediately, the album Monolith was the one that really made me dive in an to this day I still can't find an album with the same production quality as that one, everything sounds immaculate. Then I went and heard the album Conclusion Of An Age and it quickly became one of my favorite albums ever along with Monolith, they're both in quite frequent rotation for me. Then I heard the album Edge Of The Earth, that one took me quite a while to get into simply because of how dense it is, it's so packed with riff after riff after riff, one song after the other and each of them having so many parts it became even exhausting trying to listen to that album at that time, now I still feel like there's a lot going on but it's much more easier to digest. Then I waited patiently for the album Dormant Heart and when the first single dropped, Mercy, I listen to it on repeat for weeks, and when the album came out I couldn't stop listening to it. I was a bit worried when Josh joined Architects because I thought Sylosis, one of my favorite bands, was just gonna end but then I Sever came out and they announced a new album and I felt so relieved and the damn album did not disappoint. This is one band I listen too very frequently and don't get tired, they're probably the only band I put on shuffle and just let whatever play. Amazing guitars, drums, vocals and a production sound I've never heard from another band. They are criminally underrated.

[@benstanfill363]

The care put into the songs is so great. I love the vocals, the riffs, the drums, just everything is awesome. One thing sylosis does is that a lot of bands neglect is transitions. So many times bands just go from one part to another without any flow and sylosis is just great at it.

[@FatalPurpose]

I've been a Sylosis fan for nearly 10 years now and it's so great to see them finally getting all the recognition they deserve! Josh is such a cool dude too 🤘

[@parakrambasnet6317]

These amounts of riffs i havnt found in metal since annihilator.

[@MelloIchimaru]

Loving the new song! Josh is a cool dude.

[@kellybrincks]

Lamb of God and Sylosis touring together would be amazing

[@J0Z0_]

I remember seeing Sylosis open for As I Lay Dying in 2011 during my senior year in high school and they've been my favorite band ever since.

[@olithomas]

I used to take guitar lessons with Pin from sikth in 2005/6, he would occasionally give me EPs to listen to/recommend bands and that's how I discovered sylosis. So sick to see how amazing they became. Sylosis were also the last gig I went to in London before covid shut everything down, couldn't have asked for a better show, Josh was a BEAST

[@lew_reed]

Was that with Dyscarnate? Last gig for me as well. The other time i saw those two bands together was to like 200 people at sub89 in Reading and it made me very happy to see the crowd they got in Islington. Both bands are fire.

[@olithomas]

@@lew_reed Yep that's the one! They both killed it

[@MasterOfNone232]

@@lew_reed I was at that sylosis gig at sub89! It was a damn good night!

[@JSAiKO]

@@MasterOfNone232 I saw them at sub89 in 2012 too :D had never heard of Dyscarnate before, still the best support I've seen.

[@AskesisGrappling]

Followed Sylosis since I found them on fuckin myspace pre Casting Shadows EP so I've a lot of favorites from their catalogue, shame the early demos and EPs arent on spotify, I'm sure I have them somewhere. The fact that theyve just been head down grinding away putting out consistant bangers with Josh just staying true to his vision, and gradually accumulating the credit they truly deserve for over 20 goddamn years blows my mind. So sad I've only got to see them a couple of times. Big shout out to the other stellar musicians that have played in Sylosis over the years. Josh is obviously the mastermind but there have been so many underrated guys alongside him.

[@TyGuy1988]

Sylosis is so underrated, one of my absolute favorite bands.

[@slmiller1000]

Altered state of consciousness. Best metal we have had for like 8 years now. Came out swinging. Conclusion of an age was epic.

[@siszi6]

So happy to see a Sylosis feature, they are brilliant and unfairly underrated in some spheres I think

[@Ferniramirez_]

Josh is great! He’s a super talented dude! Much respect to him 🤘🏼🔥🔥

[@alexscott2759]

Been listening to sylosis since 2010 and Josh has consistently been one of my favorite guitarists since.

[@raulpradhan3422]

Josh is the Riff machine sylosis riffs always stucks in my head, loved the video nik 🤘

[@lewisstorer89]

"Our first singer did it" Its sad they dont talk about each other anymore or can even name drop each other. I know it ended less than ideal but Jamie Graham and Josh middleton combo was fucking special. That first album is one of the best metal albums ever. And both went on to do excellently so there should be no hard feelings. Sylosis/Architects & Heart of a Coward/Viscera have all been absolutely sensational.

[@JustPolar98]

The first album is crazy good. So is every Sylosis album for sure, it’s just insane they went that hard on their very first full length album! I do miss the cleans from Jamie as well. He was a killer vocalist for them.

[@MattyP62618]

Man I've loved Sylosis for well over a decade now, so great that Josh has kept the band going! I'd love to see a tour with Sylosis & Viscera, get After Lifeless Years live with Jamie back on vocals, I can dream...

[@13guitard00d]

It would be cool if Josh did a vocal "play-through" of After Lifeless Years on Twitch, or maybe even put it on KZbin like he did with the Cycle of Suffering title track.

[@benbullettmortlock]

It's so cool to see such a truly incredible from the UK get better and better and gain more and more recognition. I've been a fan since the old days in reading on the casting shadows EP. Have seen them live more than any other band. Josh's technique on the guitar is exceptional

[@RiffKing719]

Whenever I look up a Sylosis tab, I’ll play it for a little bit then say audibly “for another day”

[@killsedadivd7956]

Perfect blend of old and modern Metal. *ultimate chefs kiss*

[@patchesm]

I've loved Sylosis for a LONG time, ever since I heard Empyreal 1 and 2 and bought the album (Edge of the Earth). When Lorna Shore dropped Into the Earth, I'm sitting there thinking MAN this guitar solo came out of nowhere, it really reminds me of Sylosis, but I'd never heard a single youtuber talk about them so I figured they were too obscure what, 10 years later? Haven't even watched this video yet but I'm so excited already

[@jbales8990]

Empyreal is still SUCH a banger of a track. That was also my first introduction to the band

[@MakeItBleedII]

Sylosis have been one of my favourite bands since the release of 'conclusion of an age' 'Withered' and 'Monolith' are still my favourite songs.

[@seanlambertus453]

By far one of my favourite bands, love that Josh can’t help himself when putting solos in the songs. Absolutely love the lead work and how tight Sylosis are as a whole. Chefs kiss

[@Jwallsmedia]

These guys have been my favorite band since I found them in 2015. I love that they can pay respects to the thrash stuff, and pantera, and old death metal. I’m glad there are a few bands still doing this.

[@PhantxmWitch]

I found sylosis from Niks modern metal playlist and I can say they're a band that i'm starting to get into. Loved this track, wish I could've been in the chat that day but either way great vid for sure!

[@lew_reed]

First saw Sylosis at High Voltage festival in London in like 2011 or something. Riffs my dude damn. Favourite track is still Teras \m/

[@mrpeace3860]

I knew them for a while now and occasionally listened to them, but over the last 1 or 2 months, I really fell in love with their music. Awesome band!

[@Just-Michael]

Good to hear a Berzerker shout out. I remember hearing them in 2008 when I was like 14 and it was the most insane thing I'd ever heard. It was comedic how brutal it was. XD

[@willpetersen5027]

Just before I saw this on my recommended I discovered sylosis on recommended bands and I listened to this exact song alongside some others🤘

[@Mario_BR.]

Inspiring. Hands up for Josh, thanks for Sylosis all of this years. Thanks and congrats Nik N. for having Josh as a guest in your streaming.

[@N8TheGr8M8]

So lucky to meet Josh! Regarding your question, I've seen him answer questions about his guitars on his Instagram page

[@jessezimmermann3570]

Josh is so fucking cool. Talented beyond belief as well. Great tune. Heavy is the crown crushes 👊👊

[@tg-yv2en]

These guys are so satisfying. They just have too much good stuff to choose favorite song and they go hard always. Idk how they aren't more popular, especially with the 2020 album.. one of my favorite albums front to back that I've listened to in the past few years and all the songs have 10/10 replay value. This dude is a beast.

[@HunterForsberg]

Josh knows The Berzerker?! 😭😭🔥🖤

[@knowsbeans]

started off with conclusion of an age. then they totally switched gears with edge of the earth which is really just on another level. it is the most underrated thrash album

[@Disturbedmelloow]

Fell in love with Sylosis when I saw them live doing the preshow for Lamb of God. They are a headliner on their own right, even back then in 2012 or 2013.

[@Owenator26]

Josh seems like a super chill dude and is super talented! Also awesome they have Ali from Bleed From Within on drums for this band \m/

[@basirroslan9727]

You know, its kinda sick that Nik can just casually talk with such legends like Josh, where we can only dreamt of it! U really are living our dream Nik

[@ladygeorge505]

I caught Sylosis for the 1st time opening up for Trivium in OKC in like 09....hell of a show!

[@Luisfx28]

Josh Middleton Is an amazing guy. Greetings from chile Nik

[@QuincyKane]

Josh and Sylosis are incredible! One of my favorite bands, and super influential to me as a musician!

[@Henysipper]

"GO" before a breakdown never gets old.

[@mikeb9790]

Josh is a beast. It's obvious if Architects wanted to break back to their heavier roots than this new album dropping tomorrow. They could've gone that route with the skill Josh has too. Evolution is inevitable, I'm glad all in all that Architects still exist

[@scottspears9347]

One of my favorite bands. I have all their music on iTunes

[@NikkiSou]

Excellent interview!

[@sausagetornado7468]

Incredible interview mate

[@bananaclipper9343]

Sylosis was always heavy

[@ImpaledMantis]

New Sylosis album coming my day has been made. Sylosis is my favorite band.

[@lew_reed]

okay wow i just gave this single a listen on my proper speakers and the production is insanely good. That drop at 3 mins 55s was cheeky👌

[@monsterk7603]

Love the discussion of the song AS it's playing. Sylosis just keeps raising the bar. US tour asap, please! \,,/ 00 \,,/

[@kellybrincks]

Actually, the ending made me think of Down. They way that Sylosis messes with the riff in the grove

[@danwelsh6706]

You can hear the Pantera influence big time

[@apelayo87]

Can we get Sylosis and Bleed From Within to headline a tour!?

[@christophermoore9436]

Bro you should totally upload the audio of these into a podcast format. I’d def listen I’m the car and stuff if I can’t watch the actual video

[@philippejoseph1215]

holy shit thats my jam new top song on my playlist as of now! Josh u fucking beast

[@laughingman9574]

Josh couldn't pick more perfect example than Nile - Black Seeds of Vengeance. I was a fan of Nile from the beginning and Black Seeds is imo the perfect Nile album. Also Sylosis is the most underrated band ever!

[@dietryinundeleted423]

a buddy leant me conclusion of an age back in 2012ish? before edge of the earth came out anyways. they finally came to alberta, canada opening on the devildriver and trivium tour in like 2015 or so, it was fuckin awesome. club was pretty trashy, cheetah print on the wall. they came out and signed stuff and took photos after the devildriver set, but i was so deaf and tired (drunk) from the pit, i tried talking to the bass player but i couldn't understand a word he said, and he looked at me like an idiot XD we took a photo, josh was in the background. overall a really bitchin night.

[@TaigaMeiMei]

So glad someone to mention The Berzerker 😊

[@albreezy26]

Obviously architects is the money maker, been a big fan for a while, but fuck man sylosis it's where it's BEEN at. I'm a sucker for thrash so I guess that's why it hits harder to me but josh is a full on guitar/front man hero. If this is your introduction to them do yourselves a fucking favor and check out their discography.

[@D__Sync]

I'll be honest i only knew Josh when he joined Architects, However been listening to Sylosis and they are so good! Josh has a great "thrash metal" voice and he is a riff lord! Love you both Nik and Josh!

[@Ryo7_7]

Nile is sick 🤘🏾

[@NikNocturnalTwitchClips]

Good pick! 'Phrost

[@primitiveaus]

HAIL KING MIDDLETON

[@jimbobmoneyfunk4403]

This was an awesome segment. Sylosis is my favorite band and just doesn't get nearly enough recognition.

[@scottspears9347]

Their drummer is amazing too

[@latanezimbardo7129]

Sylosis is so good they have destroyed all other bands for me

[@Shawner1000]

Sick song fun interview

[@ninegatesofale1898]

Blast beats is straight melatonin. Best sleep music

[@pantera6925]

7:58 to 8, his react sound cracks me up!

[@lucassanchez2148]

Anyone know the band Josh mentions at first? The one with the techno kicks

[@vorpalblades]

The Berzerker.

[@FlandersonCrack]

the end is tight dude!!

[@bantzrayder8976]

Oh wow. Didn’t realize this dude sang. Killer vocals

[@MrHaggyy]

Well Josh`s voice could be a great "echo" to Sam`s in Architects. Would love some kind of duett or ping pong with their voices.

[@thomasmatijas2775]

Weekly I tell others about Sylosis and its a mission I will continue to do so until they're as big as they deserver.

[@Metalblowing]

Just found a video with a live version from Bloodstock. This stuff kills.

[@Nycxz.]

Someone remembers The Berzerker?! We are the ones, the only ones! I loved that shit back then.

[@SICRoosterKido]

omg omg omg omg omg JOSH!

[@Orkam616]

i hope one track in the theme of abandon or quiescent in the new album too

[@kellybrincks]

Sylosis are riff masters

[@robnorway4229]

Sylosis are a Awesome band !!! Nik did you ever went in Québec ? :3

[@cammanm8]

first found sylosis through the heavy riffs in e standard video during covid

[@HokieD1993]

I can't stop listening to this song🤘🤘

[@TheGrinder66]

First time I saw Sylosis they opened on the Lamb Of God, In Flames, and Hatebreed tour. They stole the show for me and I’ve been a fan ever since. Josh is amazing btw

[@UponThisAltar]

Dude, I'm so glad I'm not the only one that somehow falls asleep to Hate Eternal.

[@Metaldad87]

I finally know the secret to joshs sick tone, 5 gallon buckets! 😂😂

[@tomasaguiar8482]

Show the new FFAK reaction! That song is amazing!!

[@rickyszudy6048]

Cover the band if I were you!!!!!

[@123abcDamion]

You've never heard of Forever by Berzerker. How😂😂😂

[@brodyforet]

Josh will always be in my top 3 list of all time, I don’t care what any of you say 🤣

[@eldaro6969]

Ryan from “Exit Ten” turned me on to “Sylosis”!

[@maxmariotti277]

OH MY GOD I FALL ASLEEP TO MENTAL CRUELTY AND I’VE NEVER FOUND SOMEONE WHO CAN FALL ASLEEP TO THAT LEVEL OF HEAVY😂

[@MrCalisto77]

At 10:28..... Sounds like Pantera to me. Ahhh. I knew it! I figured Josh was influenced by the mighty Dimebag.

[@antenna7002]

Take a shot every time Josh says “like”

[@thebuckethatguy]

Great song!