THE HALO EFFECT | Shadowminds | Metal Musician Reaction

[@NuclearBlastRecords]

Thanks Nik! 😉THE HALO EFFECT - Shadowminds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPceKljpsmNatk

[@holamexicoff]

I hear more Dark Tranquillity than In Flames... it still awesome! Love this song, can't wait for the album!!!

[@CJ-cz3lt]

They both came up around the same time in Gothenburg so I wouldnt be surprised it they work on stuff together

[@helldar390]

Trueee specially the vocals

[@majk2591]

you know that the singer of The halo effect and dark tranquiility is originaly the singer of in flames right? :D and ofc the same person, therefor the same vocals

[@KrisMIW91]

I forgot about dark tranquility until this comment. Thankyouuuuu

[@brucecamel7428]

they sound alot like bloodred hourglass

[@Greendayboy01]

Dont know if you know this Nik but the singer is the vocalist of Dark Tranquility and the original singer of In Flames. After both of the bands first albums they basically traded singers. This dude also has a killer singing voice

[@thawolf5921]

He said that at the beginning.

[@wishuhadmyname]

I recently started listening to Dark Tranquility and sweet virgin Mary on a purple unicycle, is it GLORIOUS! Insomnium levels of emotion and heaviness and I'm eating it up with a spoon! Why did it take so long for me to get into them?

[@Mr_jz_12]

@@sergionavarrete3081 he's no alvestam, but he's amazing.

[@dmphax]

@@wishuhadmyname my favourite band, they're wonderful.

[@iabdgogogo1234letsgo]

Maybe he has a killer voice, didn't show it here.

[@bvanquish777]

In flames and playing counter strike after school. Those were the days.

[@henrywalton5967]

Damn, that's a vibe

[@bvanquish777]

@@henrywalton5967 yeah brother the nostalgia was like a tsunami

[@shadowstep4909]

same man, just it'd be WoW Cataclysm for me alongside DrHankeey's WoW PVP Mixes which were mainly composed of In Flames songs :D

[@Alran109]

Holy shit same.

[@tenshii_92]

This feel, I know this feel.

[@MachineHeadFreak1]

There wasn’t a crazy solo because that’s not Jesper’s style. He was never a shredder but probably one of the best melodic solo guitar players out there. Here’s to the return of in flames!!!!!

[@stevangajic88]

There is no solo because both Jesper and Niclas are rhythm guitar players and NOT SOLO guitarists

[@shennen8331]

Yikes

[@ryder7085]

Bjorn is the only part of In Flames that never changed. His solos are a definition of melodeath. I guess he would make this song even better. But he is probably on Friden's side in this divorce..

[@nathancail7939]

Jesper is still one of the best "in the pocket" players in Metal

[@intoxicationgaming2394]

lol sounds like Dark Tranquility more than anything. And based on your comment, don't forget Jesper was probably a part of 4 albums from In Flames you may not like. This is the definition of generic. It brings nothing new to the table, takes no risks, its limited by Mikaels extremely shallow range in his screams, and sounds more like a Dark Tranquility song even without his vocals. Take all that and add upon the fact that they won't make Jesper tour because of his "condition" that he has been fighting for nearly two decades now which is borderline enabling. They are allwoing him to write for them, but hey if you can't perform because of your demons, its cool, we understand, "heal up." Dude has had that chance and these guys are both enabling and exploiting him at this point.

[@johanericsson7309]

As a Gothenburg native, I can't begin to describe how happy I am with this song and especially the music video (I laughed quite a bit when you thought it was a Halo/CoD map. Man, it would be awesome to have post apocalyptic Gothenburg as a map in those games)

[@steeeeeve536]

Sounds more like Dark Tranquility then In flames to me. Which is good IMO, love DT.

[@KindOldRaven]

DT is the first thing I think of when this genre comes up in conversation. And this is definitely related to that. Closely related ;p

[@Mr_jz_12]

More dark tranquility than og in flames. But im fucking ok with that. Sounds fucking amazing!

[@m_js5709]

Definitely has DT Character vibes for me too with just a single bit of old IF melodies especially in the solo part

[@DeathMachineJoe]

Easily the best surprise I've gotten all year. Hearing the classic lineup of In Flames, alongside Mikael Stanne (the original vocalist of IF btw) is an absolute treat! Would've liked to hear more of the guitar harmonies, but I'm pretty sure they're saving all the best stuff for the album. Super excited to see what else they'll bring to the table!

[@BetrayingLight]

Stanne was never a full time member of In Flames. Jesus. People should know that by now.

[@explorerthis100]

So sick to see Jesper back especially rocking a Hetfield vee. In flames was never the same after he left.

[@zakkglenna667]

Mikael Stanne will always have my heart and this beats down into the roots of what melo death is/was and should be.

[@jay-55X]

It’s post apocalyptic Gothenburg. It couldn’t be more Gothenburg really.

[@seanstreck3226]

Yep I felt like I was drinking a beer at 2112.

[@magiaburst]

This sounds as if old In Flames decided to become it's own thing. And as someone that loves both eras of the band, I am stoked to have both.

[@MachineHeadFreak1]

I love both too. Can’t wait for the album to come out

[@KinkyNothing]

I think they have three eras actually. Pre Reroute, Reroute - Come Clarity or maybe even ASOP, and SOAPF - Present. Not too fond of the last one but I love the other two

[@grimeyshred]

its like this line up had to come back to remind the world what true melodic death metal is! I never thought I would see this lineup release an album, but I am so pleased and excited!

[@TomArcadiaMusic]

So glad to see you reacting to those guys! Didn’t know you were an In Flames fan! 🔥

[@xMeme_X_Lordx]

Bruhhhhhhh. I didn’t even know this was a thing until now. I love it so much🖤

[@kevinnctc]

Singer from Dark Tranquility?! Hell yea

[@Rosterized]

Been listening to a lot of DT over the years but havent even check out what the guys looked like or their names but you can instantly recognize his vocals

[@kevinnctc]

@@Rosterized 100% so distinct

[@stefanolsson5381]

The good old Gothenburgsound, I just love it......

[@vernonjoyce7867]

Niiiiikkkkk. I’m surprised you haven’t done any Heaven Shall Burn. Reminds me a lot of this actually.

[@JohnG_YT]

I would never get to any core stuff if it wasn't for the Gothenburg scene. These lads played a huge role in that. Glad to see them on the channel Nik! :)

[@MrFrostcold]

Any song with Mikael on the vocals is insane

[@andreasandersson9629]

Don’t know if I would call this old school. Sounds a lot like Dark Tranquillity with a Strömblad touch! Not bad at all! I hope they will use Mikaels clean vocals a bit in the full album!

[@jonathanbrake3070]

I’m gonna have to disagree on that one. Been listening to DT for 20 years and Im still not a fan of his operatic clean vocals

[@randomstuffzofdoom]

@@jonathanbrake3070 On record they sound hit or miss for me, sometimes great, sometimes meh. Live though I really liked them, dunno why.

[@Malentor]

@@jonathanbrake3070 good thing you're in the minority

[@andreasandersson9629]

@@jonathanbrake3070 Ok. In my opinon Projector and Haven are the best DT albums. After that it has been pretty much on repeat. Sorry to dissapoint you. According to Peter Iwers, there Will be clean vocals on the album. 😃

[@mgrocki]

Ah this brings me back to the 90s....

[@FLmetalhead]

Dude this is awesome that they are all together. These are my teenage years in a nutshell.

[@Atom-ux9ch]

Woow in flames music and dark tranquility vocals... Great combination 🤘🔥👏

[@jonasdk9]

i was getting a mix between amorphis in flames and dark tranquility

[@kuroinamida4630]

i mean, Stanne is the original InFlames Vocalist

[@BetrayingLight]

@@kuroinamida4630 No, he's not. He was never a full time member of In Flames. How can you call yourself a fan and you don't know the fucking line-up from the beginning?

[@kuroinamida4630]

@@BetrayingLight did anyone ever talk about Full Time? He was literally the first one who did Vocals in the Band on Lunar Strain, which still makes him the original Vocalist. also mate, chill your fuckin pants and stop pullin elitist bs like "only a real knows this and that"

[@BetrayingLight]

@@kuroinamida4630 No, he was not the original vocalist even if he was on the first album. You make it sound like he was a full time member. He did guest vocals because IF didn't have a vocalist at that time for fuck's sake.

[@lawkmarketing203]

Dead Cassette just released a banger called Revive!!! You gotta react to it!

[@cwest8010]

Oh shit! Is that Mikael Stanne from Dark Tranquility?! I am a HUGE fan. This is awesome! 🤘😝

[@tubelious]

yes, original singer of IF.

[@BetrayingLight]

@@tubelious No. Stanne was never a full time member of In Flames.

[@tubelious]

@@BetrayingLight never the less, he was the 1st singer of the band (Lunar Strain)

[@BetrayingLight]

@@tubelious No. He was the first one who did vocals on their album as a favour since IF didn't have a vocalist at that time. Saying he was an original member is dead ass wrong. Never a member.

[@elliottpaine9259]

What I took away from the part where they are walking into a still of themselves is a awakening or Rebirth of what used to be. Really looking forward to this album

[@andyhowl716]

Holy shit is that my favorite melodic death metal vocalist, Mikael Stanne of dark tranquillity?!?! XD Sweet Jesus I can't believe it!!! I'll take some stanne wherever I can!

[@KinkyNothing]

He was in In Flames after all. Or rather, just did vocals for the first album

[@BorderlineBald]

I will listen to anything Jesper Strömblad is a part of.

[@sergiogonzalesYT]

Glad I found your review. Great band!

[@countinfinity776]

It's literally a blend of 2000-2004 In Flames and and 1999-2005 or so Dark Tranquillity, and that's not a bad thing.

[@coreyjones617]

DO BREAKDOWN OF SANITY. They have new music out 👌🏼

[@theriffnotebook8412]

He did on Twitch

[@CanAsaad]

It's like In Flames - Jester Race album with Mikael singing instead. The guitar tone is oldschool In flames. I missed that sound. Also the usage of sample is less than new In Flames, more than old In Flames which is perfect in my opinion. That's shame it is a single. Before to tell something about it, I think we might need to listen a whole album. But I'm sure the guitar tone and the melodies will not change as long as Jesper plays it, which is perfect. Also Stanne has a simple but very emotional vocal technique, a great example of the perfection in simplicity. I think drums will be evolved in the album, maybe a bit more impactful or complicated as Daniel was in In Flames. That will most probably the only thing sounds missing in this single to listen the real swedish melodic death from the very founding members of the genre.

[@marcoschoeman7147]

Awesome song love the message as well

[@Aaskereia]

What a frickin great time to be alive. Damn this Band makes me so happy. In Flames was kinda like my first drug that got me into Metal early 2000's and I fell in love with The Halo Effect the second I saw the Bandmembers

[@eternalzep]

This sounds like it could have been off of dark tranquility's latest album. which is not a bad thing.

[@kckhk]

Dark Tranflamity

[@NAZGVL_147]

Love listening to music with you dude. Love the channel 🤘🏻

[@El__Gil]

They went full DT on this one. Nice!

[@thyweebhub]

New In Flames song sounds dope...wait a minute

[@Jens_Roadster]

This band reminds me of In Flames.

[@jay-55X]

All the members are ex-members of In Flames

[@TobikunOuO]

@@jay-55X you are aware that the singer is also the vocalist for dark tranquility

[@Jens_Roadster]

@@jay-55X i know. I just watched the video. 😉 Good song btw, i enjoyed it!

[@jay-55X]

@@TobikunOuO He was the vocalist for In Flames for a short while. So all the members are ex-In Flames.

[@kevinaxeljaimesmurillo816]

Those leads reminded me of Windir, great comeback from the Guthemburg scene. Feeling it everyday.

[@christopherwhite2223]

Like the new dark tranquility song lol. I love in flames and dark tranquility and honestly this song kicks ass.

[@Mrvegas6666]

The In Flames song we all wished In Flames would release

[@rembrandao]

Then listen to Dark Tranquillity

[@stevangajic88]

@@rembrandao why? It's not nearly as melodic and good sounding as this. Only thing in common is vocalist

[@leerobbo92]

We now have what we wanted, but with a better vocalist IMO. We're better off for it.

[@Mrvegas6666]

@@leerobbo92 No argument here really. I do enjoy Anders but old Anders, not whatever the hell he is now.

[@albinpersson8539]

The guitarist with long brown hair is my dads friend.

[@EmmanuelAguilar]

is like Dark Flames!

[@gianlucagabban4041]

In flames and dark tranquillity? I'm dreaming???

[@apesson639]

Its just like dark tranquility

[@centralia83]

Wow definitely sounds like in flames with the Vocals of dark tranquility. I like both bands. Especially the latest dark tranquility album. It’s amazing

[@Alex-hr1ml]

For me its a huge yes. 🖤 Love the old in flames. Love Mikael. Let's go for an album.

[@Rayidrs]

Mikael's Vocals are Insane!

[@giampaolosquadroni5351]

more than Inflames-y i would say dark tranquillity-y :D

[@fredriksvard2603]

Gotta love jesper's choice of tshirt

[@jamesm5883]

Awesome reaction dude!! Hey you should check out the new Bloodywood song Gaddaar, it's a total banger, would love to see you react to that, it's folk metal from India

[@danihelldunkel559]

I just listened to the song again. What to say? The powerful voice blends very well with the musical part that for 2:46 minutes kicks your ass thanks to a beautiful guitar riff. 📹🪓🎼👏💪❤ Greetings from Italy. 👋

[@nicholasward8358]

When I saw the lineup coming out, I half expected to see Bjorn playing guitar

[@theriffnotebook8412]

This song makes me happy

[@markdemars7648]

Is the lead singer the same one from Dark Tranquility or not? Cause it almost looks like him. Mikael Stanne.

[@Greendayboy01]

Yup its him

[@Lucretia019]

Yes he is, Mikael Stanne. He is also working as the vocalist for another project/band called Grand Cadaver. Worth checking it out! 🤘

[@chrisp.14]

@@Lucretia019 And he also was the singer of In Flames on their first record, the "Lunar Strain" EP, right before Anders Fridén came into the band. But he never was a complete band member, he kinda helped In Flames out.

[@Lucretia019]

@@chrisp.14 Hey thanks for bringing that out! Yes indeed, he was briefly the "first" singer of In Flames. That's one of the reasons DT and In Flames share so much history and their members are still friends. Fun fact: Stanne was the singer of HammerFall too!

[@Afterhours.101]

REMINDS ME OF DARK TRANQUILITY AND IN FLAMES TOGETHER

[@norskeNNNN]

Some of the parts of the video remind me of Parkway Drive - The Void's music vid. Very cool

[@liberatorkramit]

Keep that same energy!

[@soulfate2]

Dark tranquillity rocks!

[@pstamatiou]

Mikael Stanne! God that voice!!!

[@aaronmarkham4424]

Nice melodic work, definitely nice sounding

[@johnyang799]

Sounds a lot like new Dark Tranquility.

[@Drdoom164]

This song specifically sounds more like Dark Tranquility. There are songs that sound like you smashed both sounds together and then some are definitely In Flames driven where some are DT driven again. Killer album either way.

[@liammcknight3845]

Nik can you please react to some Sylosis from Monolith or Edge of the Earth?

[@duk8003]

dont care

[@Bad.Rabbit]

Where do i know the first lick of the "solo" from? Familiar as hell

[@jay-hines]

It's the vocal melody from the chorus of Full Moon Shoals - Soilwork

[@saifonswe]

@@jay-hines THANK YOU! I was also looking for this!

[@Bad.Rabbit]

Haha i started singing it and finally remembered who it was and came here to follow up. That was definitely it!

[@hollowman7669]

This album is freakin awesome!! Holy freakin shit 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 Do the new one, In Broken Trust 👊

[@intoxicationgaming2394]

What a great Dark Tranquility song

[@radicalgambino2959]

It's a banger

[@StickyLou]

Damn it sounds insane! Man it has been awhile since i've heard DT's singer! F*** should listen to them some more. Btw: check out Hippotraktor with manifest the mountain!

[@KOOLEE88]

I saved your playlist, I hope it doesn't ruins my workouts

[@JustinKarallus]

U gotta check out Revive by Dead Cassette!!!!

[@leslielawrence6103]

YESSS THIS IS A MOVE

[@lawkmarketing203]

Such a great song!

[@user_abuser_o7]

Oh man, I didn't know the guy from dark tranquility or in flames were doing anything on the side

[@destinybennett666]

Have you checked out In Dying Arms yet? I think you will like them they are a mixture of deathcore and metalcore.

[@romanwrobel2770]

Great see Jasper again !

[@walkingcontradictiongarype4290]

Mikael Stanne from Dark Tranquility does the vocals.

[@centralia83]

I thought that one guy looked like the vocalist of dark tranquility in the thumb nail. Now I see why

[@m_js5709]

This sounds like if Stanne decided to make a new version of Character but with In Flames members lol

[@kaboose111]

In Flames still sounds like In Flames when you listen to the actual riffs, but the guitar tone is pretty soft.

[@thebuckethatguy]

Very well done song!

[@alex.t8910]

He sings really good

[@joelopez9627]

SOUNDS AMAZING!! BETTER THAN INFLAMES!!!🤟🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥🔥😈😎🍻🍺

[@WalkerFilmsOfficial]

Dayum, In Flames Tea exists!!

[@skinpealers]

Very underrated drummer have to make that point

[@larristheblackswan3584]

Those ghoulish vocals are on point

[@sammyalx6978]

Where are people picking up In Flames in this? You never heard of Dark Tranquility? LOL

[@shuffler1142]

Nice reaction and analysis as always 👍 Here's something a little different you should check out: Bloodywood - Gaddaar. It's a BANGER!

[@wolvesrock777]

KZbin needs to stop skipping shit when I don't want it to skip -.- great video btw

[@randomstuffzofdoom]

Just because of Stannes vocals I get more Dark Tranquillity vibes than In Flames vibes ^^

[@kryob1]

x1 Speed = rocking the planet x1,25 Speed = rocking the universe!

[@MrArthur4798]

1:40 1:53

[@kylekiessling7158]

You gotta react to Annihilist by InVisions!

[@dmphax]

Looooove this song.

[@codyb6849]

Nik you are the man brother the best breakdown Analysts ever brother love it as always an I love this song too love the old school sound an the guitar solo but l definitely agree with you it could have been better brother but overall a great song man

[@RipzCritical]

This one had me stank facing.

[@adelmaraach9065]

Michael stann has an epic voice

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

The lead tone reminded me of the band Enshine.