Evile - In Memoriam

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[@dominicbishop4624]

RIP Mike Alexander 1977 - 2009

[@fenrriselrojorojo1812]

:c

[@Anisimeria]

damn i didnt know he died. Rest In Peace

[@eduardoparedes6750]

Ohmyfuckingmy rest in peace sir

[@11DNA11]

Ol Drake said on his stream that the intro bassline is something Mike used to play in rehearsal. Haunting.

[@FreekNik]

RIP Mike Alexander, you're always in our hearts...

[@joewilliams4910]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4CkknSEi7-gasU

[@tiagomarques9404]

In my opinion, one of the best songs ever made by mankind.

[@tiagomarques9404]

***** There are great metal balads and cemetery gates is one of them.

[@zionpineda5422]

Evile:When the darkness comes Metallica:The day that never comes...

[@lisssa791]

I really am tired of people passing this off as Metallica. Give these the guys the credit THEY deserve for this kick ass tribute to a fallen friend. RIP MIKE ALEXANDER!

[@HellBrYnger]

i was always exicited actually. something new while still in the same genre, but i had Evile on my jacket since 2009. and RIP Alex.

[@bigMCLR]

such a beautiful song such an underrated band

[@frayedsanity]

Every time I listen to this song I think of my Dad 1950-2007...R.I.P old man.

[@user-mr8to6oc5n]

that´s real young age to go, man. I read it and saw it mate, lost my mother quite early as well, i feel you

[@frayedsanity]

@user-mr8to6oc5n cheers man. Life deals some harsh stuff sometimes. Gotta appreciaite it. Nothing is permanent.

[@user-mr8to6oc5n]

@@frayedsanity top 4 song across everything instantly after 1st listen, and yet nothing comes even close to the feel at all. amazing song

[@Torturephile]

Dedicated to my grandmother, who died two days ago. I did not attend my job for this week (with a late notification to it) at the risk of getting fired and went to Costa Rica in order to get to her mass and her burial. Good bye, great lady.

[@fredadler2011]

May her soul rest in peace

[@ubaldinoramos7008]

Paz a su alma amigo!!

[@darkclownKellen]

if you risked your job for that then you need a different job...

[@pessimistium5507]

They should provide you with compassionate leave.

[@RaySareth]

It's been 4 years since 2012 , I still can't believe there is 660000 views for this master piece ...

[@hardwired6248]

lmao

[@ElfSixDave]

Ive always loved this song, it reminded me of my youth when I used to go out drinking with my mates. My best mate died a few weeks ago and this is the first time I've been able to watch this again, he was only 49 years old, WTF. The solo in this song is awesome, I love the fact I've shaken the hand that plays it. Thanks Oli and Evile.

[@ElfSixDave]

I'm back for another listen. Whoever directed this video has captured my memories to perfection. Damn, this is so good, I have no words.........

[@foolkiller1368]

respect mate

[@BlackshardBand]

So sad that Matt leaves... thx for all the awsome music man! There's many of us who will appreciate it forever and ever.

[@xerayer]

Really? I haven't heard of them in years, what are they up to nowadays?

[@BlackshardBand]

@@xerayer well, Matt decided to leave due to his health and time he wants to spend with family and kids. They are gonna release new record soon on which Ol has taken the vocals.

[@alexpetik6510]

Evile forever!

[@BettyChaos]

They sound more like Metallica than Metallica does nowadays, he he ;) 'Course I'm just making fun with the statement above ;) They're really good, that's too bad that they're not so much known around the world.

[@dayz112]

fact

[@TRAPEDUNDERVENEZUELA]

IM JUST KNOW THEM BY "DARKNESS FROM METALLICA"

[@user-ff1nv6nh3f]

С

[@vampire443]

And Metallica now sucks ass

[@alexbergmann2817]

definitely

[@alisonlake5985]

Remember seeing them play this at the Ritz Manchester was epic was by far the best gig they have done and I've seen them 5 times Amazing band

[@Palestina.non.grata86]

This song always brings tears to my eyes. It was running through my head as I watched my father slowly die. 2 years on and it still hurts to listen to this.

[@attentionlabel]

I'm so addicted to this song, i must have listened to it twenty times in the past four days, no kidding.

[@BaconJets]

They played this in Holmfirth last night, and I couldn't hold it in any longer. I started crying. At the part before the solo, Matt looked me right in the eyes and gave me a nod. Then a woman decided to hug me to console me. I'm not seeking attention or whatever, I'm just astonished at how much the metal community looks out for each other like that. Mike was one of those nice guys within the metal community. R.I.P Mike Alexander, you will never be forgotten.

[@ElfSixDave]

Awesome story mate. I shook Oli's hand at one of the gigs, these guys deserve more attention. PS the solo is freaking AWESOME.

[@osbourneagain2496]

This music is beautiful, especially that bass! I can't believe I haven't heard of these guys before.

[@RaySareth]

i cant believe there's only 500000 views!! it should be more and more!!!

[@user-sl1ht4fr2d]

Ya Broni Yeah,man.Same thing with Exodus,Testament,Overkill....Booty and tits get views not original music that has meaning.The booty gets money not guitar......

[@DaveEon]

This song is simply amazing. Not only is it beautifully written and performed, you can hear the passion and emotion that went in to it, and given the sad circumstances surrounding the context, it adds to the atmosphere. I don't care if it's not distorted and at 30000BPM, this song is a testament to a friend, a musician, a brother. RIP Mike Alexander, may this elegant piece of music represent the pain of your loss.

[@ElfSixDave]

Couldnt have said it better than that, superb comment.

[@jefriibrahim6029]

Its guitar solo, riffs and intro reminds me of classics typical Metal band back in the 80s. Nice one!!

[@Shid_pants]

Make thrash great again

[@11DNA11]

February 3rd. New Evile single!

[@goatroger5063]

@@11DNA11 new singer, but still badass

[@11DNA11]

@@goatroger5063 Yea i know. I speak to Ol daily.

[@cookiemonster749]

For me, the last 40 seconds are the most powerful of the this song. Right from where the camera pans upwards, as if watching their fallen brother ascend. You can feel the emotional weight of the song hit you, especially when you can see the drummer and guitarist thinking about the times they had with their bassist. Incredible video. Rest In Peace, Mike Alexander.

[@rickybonngarcia]

Its perfect. Mike must be really proud of you all, wherever he may be. Rest in peace Mike Alexander.

[@cheatsafeful]

Lyrics: When the darkness takes from me Cruel hands are scorned How our light dims carelessly Bringing bare minds torn Come with me When the darkness comes We all must leave When the darkness comes Sifting through my memories Lifting spirits once more Ones we lose forever breathe Through the past reborn Come with me When the darkness comes We all must leave When the darkness comes Wasted seasons surround us Take not for granted your time Such a thing waits for no man Stone gardens stand before us Lifelong the memoirs always rhyme Try to live before one dies Come with me When the darkness comes We all must leave When the darkness comes

[@ElfSixDave]

Watching again, because my best buddy died 2 years ago 25th May aged 49. I usually watch all the time anyway.

[@user-yo2nu4kc8i]

R.I.P Mike \mm/

[@szabolcsbenke621]

Jeeez my skin always shaking when I listen to this song..... something unbelievable sound. Love you

[@FlippyMcBossman]

That feedback at the end is just perfect

[@Lelostule]

to kommati sperneiiiiiiiii !!!!! AMAZING !!!!!! RIP from Greece !!!

[@jamesmiller2915]

You know what band Evile reminds me of...EVILE

[@jamesmiller2915]

now shut up

[@yutubeblows88]

Amen.

[@romanstasak6692]

Awesome🤘

[@allybandu]

Such an emotional heartfelt song and I love it! Love to Ol and gang xxx

[@jordidominguez8661]

Thank you guys, for helping me to overcome the last days of my father, I will remember this for ever. You are exceptionals, continue like this.

[@Rprmn2112]

For a fallen brother, all the tears and memories fusioned in every single note of such a great song...In Memoriam....AND LONG LIVE THE NEW FLESH!!!!

[@AlexanderSlaughterFist]

Excelente trabajo, se nota en las mismas miradas de los músicos el dolor y el sufrimiento por la pérdida de Mike, esta canción llega y sobre todo al mirar esas caras tristes, muy buen trabajo, saludos desde Chile

[@ElfSixDave]

WTF I've just noticed I'm not subscribed to Evile, how does that happen? Check your status guys. The reason I noticed was I saw that only 10.8k subscribers are on this band. That can't be right. Click that button people, this band should have at least 1 million.

[@frodosgirl29]

Omg!! The guitar solo! 3 i love it!

[@MetalheadPedro]

Thanks... RIP Mike Alexander.

[@brendoncarmo2303]

what good song and the vocalist looks like Chuck Schuldiner (Death)

[@ottovectom]

Chuck Schuldiner (Death)

[@ruste4139]

Brendon Carmo and sings like james hetfield

[@larsswig912]

@@ottovectom yikes

[@skot373]

HOLY CRAP! A metal bassist that actually used a 4 stringer! Not only 4 strings, but it sound menacing as hell! Wow! Guess that proves all the 8 string bass, Guitar Center, Slipknot trolls are full of it!

[@MrCraigyboy6969]

This is absolutely brilliant! Will defo be buying their album now. Heartfelt & sincere, sounds amazing.

[@monsterversemanticore7061]

Evile seriously deserve more recognition, they're underrated AF

[@franklinvelle7725]

y yo como imbécil, obligandome a mi mismo a que me gustara el thrash metal de los 80' (pensando que era el unico que valía la pena), no sabia que habian bandas como esta. Me encanta evile, no solo hacen un thrash muy pesado, tambien hacen canciones lentas como esta, son autenticos profesionales y me han hecho recuperar un poco mas la fe en en futuro del metal.

[@quorton9839]

estoy totalmente de acuerdo lml

[@emikox]

+Franzk_GM esta es una banda que toca igual a metallica por eso te gusta, no aportan nada nuevo (ojo no digo que sean malos)

[@josealbertosayagoherrera1202]

+Mok-axe Por mi que sigan tocando así. También un tiempo se decía que Trivium eran los nuevos Metallica (cuando sacaron un par del album estilo thrash), pero luego regresaron a su mierda y los dejé de escuchar.

[@cuervo1386]

+José Alberto Sayago Herrera mmmmm la verdad a mi opinion trivium no ah sido mala banda solo que ah cambiado de sonido para mi tienen buena tecnica y sonido igual es para que cada quien sus gustos, en otra cosas una buena banda es HavoK

[@adolfocampino4800]

+Franzk_GM Pensaba exactamente que tú, Metallica era mi banda favorita, pero Evile, es pedazo de banda y soy fanático de ellos, si te gusta este tipo de metal, escucha Havok, también es una banda fantásticas, y unos solos, te quedarás loco

[@salcedosama]

Mike! 🖐️🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TheMetalfan123]

People, this is simply awesome. Probably one of the best songs in the world.

[@pasikymalainen7478]

Cheers! A pint for friends and loved ones! Life´s too short..

[@Strongersevillian]

The only new band that does it 100% right

[@davidkelly2970]

i have never heard a band that sounds just like metallica unbelievable and this dudes rock i just heard of them like now no lie

[@Zzslayr]

Congratulations! I love this band. Listen to their older stuff too!

[@BigDog_76]

Zack Serrott Agreed. Enter the grave was a fantastic metal record. I firmly believe that if it had been released in the 80's, we'd be discussing it as a classic of the genre.

[@josueignaciomm]

Ol Drake's solo in this song, just rises him to a higher level. Epic.

[@InterceptorThrash]

One of the best songs from these guys in my opinion...keep thrashin' Evile!

[@denisseibarra13]

AMO ESTA CANCION

[@11DNA11]

Here's to you dad... 11th of April, 1948 - 3rd of July, 2021...

[@SuperNosaj1]

what a great setlist at bloodstock2012 cant wait to see tou guys again in southampton! long live evile.............

[@breathingreflection]

I don't know how they filmed this without sobbing.

[@AzidoxESL]

RIP David Gold

[@apkryptos]

Beautfiul video for a beautiful and heartfelt song.

[@lemmehollaratya9443]

All hail the new kings of thrash! I'm going to see these guys live in September! So exited!

[@khantengerjargalsaikhan6028]

How does this have less than a million views

[@goksoyozz]

look like ibrahimovic voice like james hetfield

[@metalcipislikherif1211]

keep the metal faith alive

[@thplay2171]

Slatan do trash kkkkkk

[@pcamposgrafica]

MIERDALLICA

[@hellmaskerpaska]

RIP Mike, we all love you, we'll see you when the time comes!

[@TheEstebitanC]

beautiful song, awesome band!!

[@MyMacTutorial]

Every morning I listen to this music

[@koelekop9999]

Sounds like a steaming pile of epic metal consisting of One, Fade to Black and Nothing Else Matters! Love it!

[@dominion618]

now why the hell cant metallica still be like this and put out some good music

[@dominion618]

REALLY WHINEY HUH THEY SOLD OUT A LONG TIME AGO

[@Leo2112Lion]

***** I thought Metallica "played for themselves", no?

[@petrvonroot8411]

Rip Mike Alexander!!Iin this song, I think of you remembered!

[@PaddyLaPoint]

Such a beautiful and fitting tribute to Mike, he would be so proud.

[@kostandeant2783]

RIP Mike Alexander!

[@jackjamesgodsell9586]

(1977-2009)

[@dziabold]

Megadeth, Metallica and Slayer in one band (y) GREAT - I din't expected that somebody still play old school thrash metal - and it is really fresh thing

[@firewatch814]

Good song, we will all face this same moment in our lives.

[@tibob60]

These guys have made a tremendous progression from Thrasher. Keep up the work guys!!!

[@thegreat6513]

Evile are on of my favourite bands! these guys deserve to be up there with Amon Amarth and Trivium! love you guys keep it up!! evile are fuckin amazing! \m/

[@blackbarret13]

Matt's voice reminds me of a young James Hetfield

[@JGGuitarCovers]

but better

[@ablommusic]

Very beautiful music, thank u!

[@LeavemeTheFuckAlond]

I am always crying at this song

[@MrCoww]

I'm just honestly so impressed with how much he sounds like James Hetfield.

[@ThePitbulllover26]

Its crazy to say that this is better than any new METALLICA since the black album. All Nightmare Long blows this out of the studio the outlaw torn bleeding me The end of the line that was just your life the judas kiss fuel the memory remains just a bullet away just to name a few. Don't get me wrong Evile are by far the best new metal band and are the future of metal but they have a long way to go to be better than the metal gods that are METALLICA!

[@kieranobrien47]

you do know that all nightmare long came out in 2008 yeah?

[@metall301]

if you will mention some Metallica's songs make sure they are from Kill 'Em All to And Justice For All, not some Load, ReLoad or Death Magnetic stuff! that's not metal at all

[@kieranobrien47]

ah now its not fair to say its not metal. its not necessarily their original style but what band is able to keep the same style over a fair amount of time? very few anyway.

[@Leo2112Lion]

The future of metal is Mastodon. Evile isn't even a top New Wave Thrash band in many ppl's books because they sound too generic and derivative, even though they have alot of potential to be the best. They worship Metallica, sure, but they need to take into account that there are other great bands to emulate, and they need to emulate them in the right ways instead of just copying their style. I think once they do that, and find their own sound, they'll be great like the other new thrash bands they have to compete with, like Havok, Vektor and Hexen.

[@Videomakerpro]

Watched Evile at Bloodstock and they played this, At the "stone gardens stand before us" bit i got a total shiver down my spine and felt raw emotion Speaking to Ben after he said he almost broke down when he was playing this as powerfully emotional this song truly is

[@sonicriot5972]

one of the greatest dual guitar melodies ever!

[@Kakashi-gl2gb]

WOW James Hetfield, tiene la misma voz hahaha

[@emanuelcastronovo1863]

Rayos, James junior jaja

[@spawnkiller97]

this song is without a doubt the best ive heard since and it sounds like a 90s james hetfield. there is a difference in song but it has the same awsome guitar. drums into the mesh were awsome as well and thats where you can tell the difference in bands by hearing the drums. different style and very awsome.

[@dominikmaichel254]

What a beautiful sounding Bass 🥰

[@MetalheadPedro]

RIP... the bassist whose name I always forget. Why am I not seeing more coments like this?

[@barrelroll_poopoopeepee]

This reminds me of welcome home (sanitarium) by metallica

[@Inspire_Orbit]

+Bullets Forteeth you guys should check to live is to die.

[@badalan9913]

+Bullets Forteeth it's not written by cliff Burton it is for cliff because he dies before the album was made

[@IchiSumeragi]

...haters hating on Metallica aren't doing any better,actually. I am a fan of Metallica and absolutely love this song,while I still think it might be inspired by Metallica it is also different by many aspects. Just shut up and respect both bands whether you like them or not.

[@pierreroderique5839]

Wow, you guys Rock. Mad Talent

[@JackieNihil]

Wow! This was great!

[@r.karldag4684]

is that James Son ??? Holy shit !

[@ofubeats]

zannetmiyorum ama buraya uğrarsanız selam çakın kutsal türkler

[@huseyinal01]

🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@leonid7785]

Bos yapmisin

[@TheJBoy73]

When I saw Evile two days ago, I noticed that the point at which Ben seemed to get into playing the most was just after the solo in this song where it's a bit heavier, and I took it that this song is where they can get all their hurt out and really play with emotion. I thought it was ace that the thrash drummer put the most effort into the ballad, for his friend. RIP

[@nativerockstar7651]

Sir, you are one amazing intelligent person and now I shall forever respect you!

[@Stallord2292]

A modern Metallica... truly artful. This song kinda reminds me of ''Nothing else Matters''.

[@JuanPRossel]

also reminds me to " fade to black "

[@spikardmetal]

the intro on bass is hypnotic, too bad it has nothing to do with the rest of the song

[@Strutsss]

It's got everything to do with the song; the bassline at the start was written by Mike Alexander (former bassist), and that was played as a tribute to him.

[@spikardmetal]

yes but i was talking about the sound of it

[@LittleJackAss1111]

true.. the rest of the song kind of sucks

[@LittleJackAss1111]

the intro puts you into a mystic dimension of complete darkness .. and then a cheap copy of fade to black and nothing else matters

[@OlDrake]

LittleJackAss1111 hahahahah

[@IndianaJoel93]

Now this, THIS is real Metal. Thank god for Evile, best Metal band of the last decade my a mile. They are to the 2000s what Metallica were for the 80s.

[@fabsnxd]

This is just GREAT!

[@godrami]

a darker nothing else matters

[@demetriussage7447]

These guys are so much like Metallica that their bassist died and their lead guitarist left...

[@Sweatyhorsecock]

Shit man

[@11DNA11]

Ohwell. Ol is back in the band now :)

[@iainmanapat6643]

@@11DNA11 they took the alternate route

[@11DNA11]

@Gareth And no. They weren't at the top of their game 10 years ago. It's only been 6 years since Skull came out, and it's a stellar album.

[@Mohamed636]

Gareth man I had no idea he went back. That is great fucking news! Thanks dude

[@RacingwithMax]

Such an awesome song!

[@nativerockstar7651]

Sometimes I ask myself the same question, then I remember "Oh ya, some people who listen to mainstream complain about this kind of music" so no one really knows how to respect each other's music

[@andresfigueroa7688]

solo he escuchado dos temas de esta banda: la primera (Thrasher) era parecido a Slayer incluso en su voz tenia casi el mismo tono de Araya y esta canción es como escuchar Metallica incluso también la voz se parece a la de hetfield, quien dijo originales? son muy buenos, pero copiando los demás

[@andresfigueroa7688]

enserio? específicamente en esta canción, paso lo segundo.

[@szpokiie]

Andres Figueroa En ninguna, lo dices por que solo conoces escuchas esas dos bandas

[@andresfigueroa7688]

Murdock Zent yo? o ellos? yo no soy el que esta copiando ideas musicales de otros temas y no querido amigo, no solo conozco esas dos bandas, llevo muchos años escuchando metal así que muy modestamente le digo que conozco muchas bandas y muchos sonidos (no solo metal) tampoco solo como aficionado si no también como músico, escuche dos albunes de esta banda y no esta nada mal pero tampoco me parece algo del otro mundo, prefiero otras bandas mas viejas y con propuestas mas frescas.

[@VanHellion666]

Andres Figueroa cuanta ignorancia en un solo comentario; estas diciendo que Metallica es la copia de Motörhead y de Diamond Head?

[@andresfigueroa7688]

ignorante usted que se inventa cosas que no he dicho, haber primero aprenda a leer e interpretar y luego afirme, para eso hay unos lugares que se llaman escuelas y colegios, si capta?