PERIPHERY - Alpha (Album Track)

[@Xaybas]

Misha himself said that it was only a minority of people who always disliked new content each time they released some. These are pretty much the same people that bitched about the "girly voice" in the first album, muramasa when it was the preview of PII, the lack of vocals or whatever in some songs of Clear, and here the lack of old Periphery vibe : ignore them "preview people" are always afraid of change, never satisfied. But he also said that in the end those criticisms always get positive in the long run Here : "How sick are you of the broken record that is your fanbase? Honestly, they're bitching about the exact same shit as they always have for every release you've ever put out. Why the hell do these people just keep coming back to complain? I think they just care, and that is generally a good thing. Despite the complaining from the loud minority we also seem to be getting more positive comments and support than ever before. Our fans are passionate, and whether or not that seems to backfire on us in the short term, it has always worked out in the long term." (ask.fm)

[@monssidus1291]

dana dun dun bling ding banananananana "its never greener inside the mess we're in" aaaah this song saaa nice

[@anweshbhattacharya8017]

Paying attention to the lyrics, this song has a lot of meaning. Many of us, atleast I myself at times, live my life feeling perpetually inadequate. A thought always persists in my head - "There's something in you that's missing, something makes you inferior". It's difficult to address your thoughts, process them and ascertain what it is that you want. Occasionally, what you want proves to be superficial that is related to an unresolved past insecurities. This song talks exactly about that. We're always bleeding on the inside due to the chatter in our minds. However, it may so happen that our reflections help us become the greatest version of ourselves - "What little time we have left to grow, separate mind from me, but I've got no adamant will to leave". You have to separate your ego from your authentic self and let yourself grow. Gosh, this life is a mystery and experience to be lived..... :)

[@karateking1578]

thanks chief

[@Reissuleipa]

Just great. 5mins 22secs of pure awesomeness. Intro is the cherry on top of it all.

[@brandon5pennies]

Spencer's vocals on the chorus are hauntingly beautiful. So stoked to hear the rest.

[@loddxr]

Periphery could and are playing any style they choose flawlessly. I love it.

[@KaraethonOfficial]

This track is amazing, Jake's riffs are always so colourful. Gotta say that this one is my favourite so far, with Graveless being a close second!

[@gabrieljohnson176]

This is possibly some of the most unique music I've ever heard.

[@Milk0matic]

You can really tell that periphery went from being Misha's project to a fully fletched band! Really dig the turn Periphery is taking and i'll only listen to this song 148 more times so you'll find me here all night!

[@severedize]

Quality! Periffery melodies after 4 mins are mesmerizing, the album is gonna be epic.

[@alanroylechuga7585]

When you like a band and love and have followed from the beginning, you realize that it is amazing, and either way, you have to understand that music evolves, styles change and Periphery still searching that. Periphery is amazing! lml

[@xzivanoid]

If you're really missing "older" periphery sounds, I suggest you to seriously wait until the release. I just listened through the one-minute previews of both albums, and.... I suggest you to wait for MK Ultra, Four Lights, Rainbow Gravity and... well, shit, for the albums. The previews seriously convinced me to think that this is going to be the most experimental and the most heaviest album Periphery has released to DATE!

[@nsoerjanto]

i really hope so man

[@xzivanoid]

Just wait for it. By judging the previews of both Alpha and Omega, Alpha will have a couple of rather light tracks such as this, but if you're looking to hear Misha's older riff ideas for Juggernaut, they'll be mostly and widely present throughout the albums. No need to worry. Though the concept isn't about an immortal guy who travels through space and time, I bet Juggernaut will be just like it was supposed to be. Excluding Inertia though, or I don't know.

[@Hoehnfels]

They released for now many songs from their news albums so.. We can be anxious about the future of Periphery now.. I'm not saying that this is going bad but it will be hard to find another (great) band as Periphery

[@xzivanoid]

Inquisition Those five are (in my opinion) good, but certainly not as fine as the rest. Three songs from Alpha will be a bit "lighter", such as this. Those three include this song. The rest... Well, you'll be surprised. Omega will have one lighter song (okay, it's "Reprise", but it's literally reprising A Black Minute), and it will have one acoustic song (Priestess), Graveless and The Bad Thing are rather the weakest from Omega. Hell Below will be the heaviest track to date. Omega (judging by the preview) will be heavy, experimental, and even better than Racecar.

[@xzivanoid]

Inquisition I preordered the albums so I'll get to enjoy the albums before you (unless you've done the same)

[@TDWP53]

I still cant believe the albums come out the day after my birthday. God fucking dammit I love this band so much.

[@FerociousSimplicity]

I'm really liking this track. it's my favourite that they have released so far. Again it shows signs of the Periphery we know and love but each new songs adds new elements and sounds which for me challenge me as a fan of the band and in a good way because I don't know what to expect. To see how they have evolved over the last 2 albums and the clear ep to this album is awesome. I really cant wait to hear these tracks live. Fingers crossed for a full UK tour this year.

[@hajlajfftw]

I've been listening to Periphery almost every day for the last three years. I love their demos, Mishas unreleased songs, PI, PII, Clear and think these two releases will be quite as awesome. Maybe it's not as heavy as some of the old songs, but there is so much more emotion and the vocals are fantastic. If you think Alpha&Omega will lack heaviness; I strongly recommend you skip listening to the soft songs, choose your favorite Periphery songs and listen to Dissection, Behemoth or something else as black as the blackest night the rest of your time.

[@fix500ml]

Damn, what a hook! 🤘

[@jusiw12]

In a interview somewhere, you can find it on the KZbins, Misha says that periphery are a prog/metal band because if you call it prog you can do whatever the fuck you want. That's what they're doing and for that I applaud them. I love it and I'm happy they can release it to the public so easily, and those complaining and saying "where's the real Periphery?", this is the real periphery! this is the band as a collective, not just a load of rehashed bulb demo's! if it was the same a P1 you'd still bitch and moan. Take it for what it is and if you don't like this song give the full release a good listen, you might like it as a whole. Good Day :)

[@metalhammer]

So Juggernaut: Alpha & Omega are on their way and - to us - Periphery are well on their way to pushing djent to new levels! What's your favourite track from the albums so far?

[@ShoddyMussels706]

Same here too. The Scourge and 22 Faces.

[@Jordanpascal]

This song is so amazing :')

[@mosj9876]

i like the variety guys. thats why periphery is unique. not trying to class them with the same genre as Smashing pumpkins but they also had variety that i liked very much. they too had ballsy to softer tones. it comes down to having a full spectrum of feel for their music. great job guys.

[@Cupheesh]

Really like the direction that Periphery is going with these upcoming albums!

[@Thardus616]

I'm adoring that chorus. It's like periphery are blending their style with the hard rock that I grew up with

[@MirkoFustinoni]

At first I was quite disappointed about their new sound and the direction they are taking, but now I'm starting to get it. These guys are doing only what they want and, whether I like them or not, I must admire them for their choice and their personality.

[@pjl1979]

I'm really liking all tracks that have been released from this album so far. They're all seriously well written and superbly executed.

[@marcospointis]

Amazing!! Can't wait to listen completely the two albums. Accept it guys, Periphery is constantly evolving, the thing that every musician should do.

[@KaraethonOfficial]

Also. "Fly past the withered trees, ascend to holy air and breathe." Love how that's reprised in The Bad Thing!

[@wanderingpanchhi]

I was wondering why no one had noticed yet and there this was...

[@ekojmart]

I love when bands branch out. I'm really hopeful for this double release.

[@mrrouel]

Wow. These guys are pretty damned talented. No matter how much they change their style, I just keep nodding along, grinning from ear to ear. It's pretty rare that I enjoy clean vocals but this band, since Periphery 2 at least, continue to completely nail it. Pre-order time methinks.

[@ramenking8911]

About 3:00 and onward really carries the weight of the entire song. Sweet song great choice of background for the video too. Really takes your imagination to the right place when listening to this track.

[@MeHesHovMe]

I for one am super hyped for this album!!!

[@robertfennis6088]

Also, to all the dudes saying this is more pop. I hear it because their chorus is more hooky, but I wonder how many people notices that they slipped a 7/8 or 3/4 bar in there:P. Odd time signatures isn't really poppy hahaha.

[@Svagtpositiv]

Robert Fennis Odd times signatures isnt really poppy? Have you heard the band The Beatles?

[@Svagtpositiv]

Of course i have heard all modern pop. What a stupid question.

[@seymourbasses91]

JonteJH2 ALL?

[@Grantallica]

***** Hey Ya by Outkast has an interesting use of an emulated 11/8 time signature

[@seymourbasses91]

pop music is great get your head out your butt holes

[@WillEnj0y]

I don't know why bands release singles anymore, because all people do is judge the entire album based on the one or two songs.

[@losttogether1970]

It will never seize to amaze me how the metal community will always find something to complain about. Let music be music. If you think it's shit, fucking write something better then. Anyway, thus album is the fucking cats pajamas man!!!

[@leehind6564]

It's quite obvious that Periphery have made a paradigm shift with their style to a slightly less progressive and less 'djenty' sound (which may alienate some of their fan base), but the reality of music is that it's constantly changing, which everyone knows. Composers since composing was a thing have always changed their styles as time goes on, they grow, learn more about who they are as a composer and the sound and vision they want to express. Especially with a band like Periphery with so many voices and styles merging and co-existing it was inevitable that some sort of change would happen. Besides, if you don't like Alpha and Omega, there's always P1 and P2 to listen to, they were pretty dang tits.

[@danwilliams4999]

Can I just point out that 'the scourge' is possible the most progressive periphery track to date ... I think what's really the case is that they have become more diverse as a result of the band becoming more of a group output as opposed to just misha's ... I think on Juggernaut we'll see a whole variety of styles - I mean for a start 'the bad thing' would not have looked out of place on p1 in terms of djent-yness , so I doubt they are pulling back on that sound ... They are just incorporating more styles .

[@ryanrix6221]

Danny williams knows what is up!

[@leehind6564]

That's a good point, as a concept album you would expect that anyway. They've released only part of the sound of this album which so far has been pretty diverse, Who knows what the rest sounds like

[@xzivanoid]

Lee Hind I'll spoil ya: A Black Minute is lighter, ambient, great. MK Ultra is Mr. Person, have fun. The Event is similar to this Alpha. Four Lights and Rainbow Gravity are P1-esque songs. Psychosphere is tesseracty in my opinion.

[@leehind6564]

Ivan Winter you have defiled me sir, filled me with your creamy white knowledge. Im assuming amazon or i tunes has the previews up then ?

[@rogermoore4177]

the chorus in this is seriously excellent

[@MrNico3337]

Cool, looking forward to hearing the whole album!

[@Cortes19882012]

I cannot wait to see these guys again on Wendesday!

[@pwpsrspl]

Chorus transports to another galaxy ;) Brilliant :)

[@metalmagister]

I personally think that it is impossible to judge these tracks separately. As every concept album it makes sense only when listened from the beginning to the end. It is meant to tell a story, and randomly listen to some stuff is like reading a few casual pages from a book. Wait till the release and I'm pretty sure every song will make sense with the way it was composed and with the episode it wants to tell. Just wait. By the way I really like this catchy choruses and I'm really happy that a great band like periphery has the ability to experiment and continuously change its style instead of get stuck in the same direction. Prog is all about that.

[@AvengedCaitlin]

Say what you wish, but Periphery will always be an amazing band no matter if they sound popish or not djenty enough. I'm loving everything from the new album so far! Its just awesome!

[@christerlende6183]

I FREAKING LOVE THIS ALBUM!

[@robertfennis6088]

So many comments about people missing the sound of the old periphery. I understand that comment but here is my point of view. After this 'djent' thing got hot, so many bands took that idea and beat it to the ground. Especially the bands with the plural names like volumes, textures, monuments etc. etc. No offence in that but we have so many of them. To me music is not about doing a specific thing. It's all about being honest to the message you are telling, whatever the message is and whatever voice you have, just be consequent. Periphery didn't change its voice besides making it better. They are just telling us a different message and you have to listen to the story before judging the voice for sounding different. To me, they are better than ever before! I can't wait to hear all these songs in context. This is some fucking amazing music.

[@RicardoJBRodrigues]

I just wanna say this is probably the best chorus ever...

[@lunarwilderness]

Amazing work!

[@28Whittaker]

This is amazing

[@belgomez96]

okay I'm in love with this song

[@MrShittered]

Lauren Babic does the best Periphery covers. They should feature her in a song.

[@slowblinkforcats]

Those vocals! Spencers evolution has been epic

[@ShortArsePrick]

Im sorry but to the people who are saying they miss the old periphery can go listen to other bands and stop giving these guys shit, you can always play the same style of music so ofc they are going to mix it up, whether its slow, fast or even hard it doesnt matter what their music is, is what they have created for us to listen to. Appreciate the fact they are trying to lead onto a bigger branch of music.

[@MrDinocks]

"Oh no! A band developing and changing direction!"

[@alonshaul4997]

You guys need to understand that musicians write and compose the music that they like - that they think is best for themselves. I'm amongst the people who miss the kind of material they used to play on P1, but on the same breath - I don't 'block' myself from liking this just because it's different. They obviously took a more progressive approach to this album and put a lot of effort (in my opinion) to put Spencer more in the middle of the process. I like the songs they put off up until now. Yes, these albums are not going to sound like P1 or P2 at all, but the hack with it - we're still talking about fantastic musicians, playing great music. Try to open your minds lads, this double album is going to be great.

[@denismarushchak920]

so far the most catchy tune among 5 released tracks. poppy? a bit, but definitely has "Have A Blast" vibe, which is one of my favs from p2. mmm... now where is my new Scarlet, Make Total Destroy and Erised? xD sad feeling but all previous songs I only like partially. still very excited about Juggernaut release.

[@gustavovegacordova]

Nice variety and catchy tune.

[@nachorand]

Love the soilwork vibe going on here.

[@brennansei8589]

I will be honest, I prefered the old periphery as well but that's what I think is beautiful, I can still listen to thoses older song be it on cd or live. Why would I want to hear them do the same thing over and over ? It doesn't make sense in any ways. I like this track and some others on this album and theses songs couldn't be released if they didn't change their sound. All I have to say is congratulation for their first concept album and I hope you guys will keep on changing and do what you like to do.

[@bryanzamarripa4245]

They just keep coming holy moly that was disgustingly blaghhh i need cowbells on this track pronto THIS IS AN EMERGENCY COWBELLS WE NEED YOU!!!

[@setra23]

Dear people complaining about "old Periphery" If you didn't know who the band was, would like the songs you've heard from Alpha/Omega? Stop focusing on the band and start listen to the music.

[@alexanderanderson6584]

People are all complaining, but I don't think everyone seems to understand Juggernaut is a concept album. The songs can't all sounds all heavy-chuggachugga. This album is telling a story so each song is gonna spread its sound around. Btw, writing a concept album is fucking HARD, so the fact that they put out a double concept album is pretty awesome.

[@maxmer89]

This album is going to be soooo sick, can't handle it anymore

[@alfredosmak]

I'm really diggin this!!! =)

[@GR1PTAPE]

Those three notes at 4:29 are definitely the work of Nolly Getgood... so much Red Seas Fire in those notes!

[@Lily-wd7dz]

I always found it pretty ironic whenever I saw people complaining about this song or album for being a "sell-out". Besides the obvious fact that this sounds like nothing on the radio and the fact that some people are way too scared of the infamous "selling-out" as if it makes the song worse (it doesn't), this is from one of the least popular periphery albums. If anything, the other albums are "selling-out" more, just to a different demographic. Sadly, I don't think we'll ever get another album that sounds like this from them again (Though I do like their newer and older stuff too). This is the song that got me into this band years ago and Juggernaut: Alpha was my favorite album for multiple years in a row. I still can't find something that can replicate the feeling I get from this album and it will always be one of my favorites.

[@Golf9303]

This track plus every other off Alpha & Omega, are incredible. End off. WOW less Djent. Who gives a fuck, it's still incredible music. ✌👊

[@Issa5G]

Awesome song!

[@larrytapit7763]

welcome back periphery!!

[@MrDinocks]

Periphery song starting with a CHIPTUNE WOOOOO!!!

[@martinabellio4648]

I love this song... The clean chorus is fucking incredible!

[@FurianMusic]

This is absolutely class. Stop throwing genres around everyone :) This is super catchy and super well written :D Enjoy it guys! :) Can only hope we make music this good some day. Well done Periphery!

[@MexyVideosHU]

Woah! I checked this Band 5 months ago, I heard Make Total Destroy, and that stuff gave me a headache xD now I decided to give one more chance to them (because MTD wasn't bad, only Sick :D) and now I be like: WOAAAH IT IS AWESOME! Clicked on the right song I guess... one more band on my listening list! :D

[@josesolis9411]

Wait till you listen to omega ... everything I ever wanted to hear from periphery is in omega....fucking amazing

[@AtriumInritus]

I like this band

[@cutemarkPH]

Guys on periphery just doing what they want, and i think they are happy on what they're doing, so if u people don't like this album, then don't cry, just respect.. and if u have suggestions, then ur free to comment, if u don't like this song, ur free to find another song, i mean ,they don't need bad comments

[@LeftySH]

The intro remind me of some Megaman soundtracks. Of all the album, this is one of the most entertaining songs.

[@WildWildWeasel]

I came back here because of nostalgia.

[@indrathelonewarriors1677]

finally im starting to diiiigggg this ! XXDD

[@Turbosak]

Majestic~

[@DanteKishishev]

Honestly this is my favourite track from alpha (at least after the first listen). Yes it's different, but who cares it's still awesome.

[@grimetime14]

Really surprised this album didn't leak yet

[@KonradKavallieratos]

4:00 fuck yes

[@pragyakar]

This isnt what periphery used to be but still this is real good music

[@AlanAraujoMarujo]

Cool song.

[@mattfernandez7644]

So many people are complaining about their 'new' sound... You will have to listen to the album in its entirety to judge that, plus, you cant release multiple albums that sound the same, your sound and diversity will just get.. Stale..

[@xRECONCILEDX]

I personally like when bands change or add some new elements into new albums. or else it just feels like the same thing.

[@kamanmusic4591]

Nice touch.

[@slimebuck]

omf 3:02 till 4:00 can anyone recommend other bands that have this style of low long melodic notes? This is my favorite style to head bang to!! Meshuggah and Monuments i like

[@allcartuner]

+Slime Bucket Doom metal is what you're looking for ;)

[@BrandonHilikus]

i haven't listened to periphery in a while 3 years maybe

[@D3aD.at0M]

periphery dame ese disco ahora, lo necesito mas que el aire

[@NickGallantFilms]

Love ph

[@wanderingpanchhi]

@2:19: Those growls 😮

[@derry22]

Goodbye periphery. i love you mark holcomb.

[@Mikurusenpai]

shit spencer is improving. the vocals in this song is pretty good unlike the early songs. gj periphery

[@kevinargibay]

WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! TREMENDO!!

[@anhedonia0]

Sounds great! ^_^

[@chrispygingerpie]

I really dig there new albums and the concept behind it, this song I think is a really fun song that the main riff sticks in my head all day... would you rather it be a Periphery song or the latest Kesha/Gaga artist? The albums have so much depth and should not be judged by one song :)

[@666NB666]

@2:35 the part "stop bleeding on the inside, we are alive" sounds like 'YOU are alive' so what is correct?

[@reaperwaits]

digging the 8bit intro i like this song

[@zabtej1645]

Update: Musical nerds! Check out both albums, there is some cool stuff on them... Even jazzy sometimes.

[@100Predator]

Its weird, I dont think its bad music, its just not why i listen to periphery, For example i listen to both Aviici and slipknot, and slipknot started to sound like Aviici, i mean its not bad its just not why i listen to slipknot :P Just as an example :P

[@Tachtzehn]

I feel similar. I still like it, but Periphery set such a high standard for themselves with P 1 & 2. Part of me is worried that they might be losing the prog aspect that made them stand out. It's probably just due to Spencer and Matt's influence on the writing process though (they had the more straightforward songs on Clear).

[@Orion1991z]

After listening to this I listened to Letter Experiment; I miss old Periphery. I get that bands evolve, but Periphery haven't evolved in a way that appeals to me, which is a shame since many people seem to feel similarly. More power to them I guess, but I'll be giving Juggernaut a miss.

[@brandontadday6288]

There isn't anything exactly WRONG with the new stuff they are releasing, it just seems that their new stuff isn't quite as ear-grabbing as their previous works IMHO. Every song on the self-titled was an absolute masterpiece of modern metal and completely changed my approach to writing and listening to music forever. Periphery II was incredibly melodic and catchy at certain parts and all the songs had a nice balance of "dark" and "light" to them. Clear was a pretty awesome considering it was just a small concept piece the band decided to work on, all the songs had their own wonderful charm to them and no two songs really sounded a like at all. The new stuff is great and all, it just...I don't know...isn't clicking with me like all of their previous stuff maybe? I think I might have personally hyped this release up too much in my head and expected an earth-shattering release better than their self-titled. It is probably due to my unrealistic expectations and passion for this band. I guess I will just have to wait until the full release comes out to make a full judgement on Juggernaut. They are still such an incredible band, I just think they will probably never top their first album, it was just such a high bar to set to improve upon and was in the works YEARS before it was even released (as I am sure most of you know, a lot of the material on that album had stuff from Misha's soundclick demos that were conceived ages before the album was released). I still have tonnes of respect for the guys being brave enough to expand their musical horizons and push beyond what the masses expect from them. Maybe it will just take I while for this release to grow on me unlike all the other releases. Peace.

[@Swissyx]

Some of the songs are from Alpha, some are from Omega. Two separate entities. If you understood the album names you would get why songs on either album sound completely different. But no you're gonna go "oh shit periphery is mainstream now cause of the one song i heard"

[@giannilaringa899]

The intro riffs remind me The Art of Shredding - Pantera