Periphery "Reptile" - REACTION / REVIEW

[@DaveFurbush]

This song was my introduction to Periphery. No lie, a new-to-me metal band hasn't knocked me on my ass like this in 15+ years. Whoa.

[@chad-_-2199]

You listen to slipknot? Cause they did a cover of The Heretic Anthem and it's AMAZING

[@twistedpear18]

Yo, same bro.

[@strikeeagle345]

Me too

[@Syhyronica]

SAME.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

As it should My brothers an asshole LOL

[@Forest_V19]

15:53 The same vocal melody from Garden In The Bones but in a different key. Musical. fucking. geniuses.

[@dannyburke1098]

This whole section being a nod to Garden is really sick especially the first time you realize it

[@dylananderson1061]

Well actually that bit in Garden in the bones is a nod to reptile. Reptile has a little bit of every other song on the album within it. That's why its such a good intro track

[@CoffeePotGames]

I fucking love Garden in the Bones so I'm so okay with them using that melody twice

[@Syhyronica]

they actually wrote reptile first, then reference it in the rest of the album.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Someone compiled everytime they've referred to their own discography and it's like 30m long LOL they do it all the time And he actually missed some too (like the end of the bad thing, there's a quick nod to P2. It's just a sound design thing not a melody but it's blatant)

[@hrupert]

The part that you said sounds like Sikth- that’s actually Mikee Goodman from Sikth!

[@Unearthlywhales]

Can't be anyone else. Sounds so familiar and an awesome addition to the song.

[@moatfloater]

Periphery - Satellites. Has the build up and crescendo you are looking for! The real climax is at the end of the album.🙃 Also as many will say. Spencers best!

[@rustycr0w]

This song is a great example of wh Periphery stand out for me among the tech metal crowd. They wrote a 17 minute long song but never lost the melody, the groove or the mood throughout. You can sing along with parts and headbang to others. So many tech bands just throw 50 time signatures into one song and it’s got no discernible structure. It’s not all about playing as many notes as possible while switching from 5/8 to 3/4 every 30 seconds.

[@Solterie1]

That's cause Periphery is in no way tech metal.

[@corbinm5237]

Trent Crow that’s a huge part of why Reptile stands out to me. It’s a super long song where I never think “how much of the song is left?” while listening to it because it’s that entertaining and moving to listen to. There are so many great things about this song. And as far as the 50 time signatures thing,I get what you’re saying. Some songs definitely nail it and do it with a musical purpose (Panic Attack by Dream Theater is a perfect example),but there are plenty of examples where it might be done just for the sake of doing it. For me though,it doesn’t bother me either way. 99% of music that most people consume nowadays is in common time (4/4) or 3/4. So hearing stuff in different time signatures is very refreshing.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

They're straight up just better at writing music than most metal bands. Thats why I prefer them. Their biggest talent is their sense of melody and ability to compose It's the same reason why I think the original metalcore band is still the best, Killswitch Engage. They just write better and more melodic music. To me that's essential even in Metal

[@suacidal4716]

Don't know if you're planning to react to more off this album or listen on your own but either way you absolutely have to check out the track Satellites, imo it's Spencer's best performance of his career and overall it's just a masterpiece, I get chills every listen.

[@hocke68]

The climax for me is around the 9 minute mark, after the spoken word section. I've listened to the song dozens of times and still get chills every single time. I'm becoming more and more torn on whether or not this will overtake Stranger Things or the Somewhere In Time Trilogy

[@lucidtickle8347]

Janowski Fit Same

[@flagmuffin1221]

My highlight of the track is around the 5 minute mark where he goes on the "he leads the fight" bit, and then of course the outro vocals

[@ph0kused]

Same. Lovethe whole song but after the spoken word part it is pure perfection. Spencers vocals after the spoken section is amazing.

[@williamniethammer9983]

For sure. National alliance .. he leads the fight. Definitely kicks off the climax in my opinion. Very powerful.

[@Glaedr11]

The part after the spoken word is the most perfect piece of music I can personally imagine hearing

[@avikarpik]

I can highly recommend Periphery's Satellites from P IV. Reptile is amazing and I'll love it forever. Satellites triggers the biggest emotions for me (though It's Only Smiles and Sentient Glow are close behind).

[@aaronfrazier3357]

I like to think of it as having chapters. A beginning, middle and an end with interludes and bridges.

[@3seven5seven1nine9]

I definitely think of it in parts I've had the last part stuck in my head forever, soil we own

[@habituallynostalgic6646]

This album completely changed my look on this band. Was always a huge fan, but now I’m die hard

[@emre241195]

Same for me, I always liked them, but Hail Stan completely changed everything Now they are probably my favorite band of all time

[@ValkyrieLightwing]

To separate from my other comment, the song is literally about an alien reptile invasion on earth where a stoner named Billy is the one who saves the world 🤣 The beginning goes something like 'Here is a story about a boy who reached the masses. His name was Billy and he liked to get high. A normal day until the green skin apocalypse a do or die' And that's literally what the whole song is about. Although fun little Easter egg, when Spencer says 'There must be something in the water', and the song is called Reptile, I personally believe it's a satirical jab at Alex Jones when he said 'The water is turning the frogs Gay', and if I recall correctly, he believes former political persons are actually reptiles. So theres that as well.

[@METALBIRB]

Lol that’s pretty jokes about Alex Jones reference. Now I can’t unhear it when I listen to the song lol. But thanks for breaking the song down a bit for me dude

[@lasagnasux4934]

Funny thing about that quote, was the water was actually turning the frogs transsexual

[@frederikmillingfrederiksen1527]

Absolutely agree with the alien invasion thing. However, I see this more of a tragic story were Billy defeats the aliens, but loses someone who's close to him or he dies protecting someone he loves, and the last part is the burial.

[@ZolFox]

Anytime you hear an epic amount of pinch of harmonics in any riff or solo, it’s Mark.

[@whatisahandleplz]

You gotta do Satellites next dude, amazing song!

[@darkphoenix2]

I think a few more listens and you won't care about a "climax"

[@xXxThelegend27xXx]

the 9:00 mark wasn't enough of a climax for him??

[@dereklawson7568]

This song is all over the place and it's fucking glorious Edit: forgot the word fucking for emphasis

[@dylantower2726]

The reason it ebbs and flows so much is because the lyrical content wills it to be that way. It's a full story, set in a post apocalyptic world. It's supposed to feel like an action movie

[@ValkyrieLightwing]

Racecar was my favorite before but Reptile took the throne for me 🤷🏻‍♂️ Its also a very good summary of the entire album and what to expect. Fantastic song and album Also you should check out Ghost Iris if you haven't before (After the Sun Sets Part II or The Rat and the Snake, but neither have actually music videos). They're seriously a criminally underrated band

[@FantasticDimensions]

Thanks for turning me onto yet another band. I'm only recently getting into more Progressive Metal and Deathcore, so you've opened my eyes to a couple of really good bands already mate.

[@ErikGrimms]

Ok wow, a lot to unpack. Never heard any periphery, completely missed this band. Musically this was great. Such nice ebb and flow; sweet dynamics. Vocally it was really off putting initially, bad flashback to emo boy bands but maaan did he win me over. Wonderful soaring cleans, soft spoken word, great screams, fucking solid as shit. Think I gotta make my mom listen to this next time the folks come to visit, such an elegant demonstration of very many different aspects of metal. It's approachable yet complex, and there's basically something for everyone, regardless of what you prefer, it's got it all. Perfect way to shut down the "it's just noise" argument. Also, think orc/orch (like in lord of the rings) + straw but soften the w and kinda make it an L, orchestral 👍 Please check out Troldhaugen - BMX Terminator, Viva Loa Vegas or I Ordered A Taxi Driver Not A Taxidermy. Have a great day dude

[@moatfloater]

Glad you were able to pull through and appreciate what a great vocalist Spencer is. He is dismissed and lumped into the emo/boyband/generic-core waaaaay too quickly by a lot of people.

[@ErikGrimms]

@@moatfloater yeah it gave me bad flashbacks to like fall out boy, bullet for my valentine and green day. But he didn't keep going with those vocals, he changed it up massively after like 2 minutes

[@moatfloater]

@@ErikGrimms If you ever get a chance to hear Periphery IV: hail stan...the vocals are very diverse throughout.

[@ErikGrimms]

@@moatfloater will add the album to my "metal to check out" playlist. Do yourself a favor and check out troldhaugen, start with what I listed and keep an open mind and be prepared to smile 😀

[@moatfloater]

@@ErikGrimms Heard them!! But cheers..had them recommended to me from another reaction channel. There a fun band....to me there like a very silly yet fun mix of sikth, twelve foot ninja and polkodot caldavar/mr.bungle.

[@jonathanchandler9310]

Yer man mikee goodman from SikTh does the narration in the middle bit, the bit after that gives me chills everytime, ive listened to this 50 times and just keeps getting better, great review

[@markprice315]

Any layering in background ambience is always Mrak Honeycomb.

[@AllCopsAreBigchungus]

Mark Price I’m pretty sure Jake and misha do a lot of that stuff actually

[@chrisvalenzuela7911]

I think nowadays Mark is writing most of the badass riffs. I believe he's responsible for reptile, it's only Smiles, the way the news goes, etc. When I say responsible I mean for the big idea and riff of a song. Its still always a team effort no matter what.

[@lucidtickle8347]

Mrak. Sounds like a bomb lmao

[@dougcronkhite2113]

Most of the atmospheric background ambiance is actually Jake. He fills the space in the sick Holcomb/Mansoor riffs with the textural stuff.. Such an incredible blending of 3 great guitars!

[@fandinurahmadhabibi2779]

Yes I like Mrak Honeycomb.

[@getbrutal4388]

I just finished learning all 16 mins of this on guitar and only found out their names from this video hahaha thanks!

[@InFiiLtRaTor]

This song is a modern masterpiece.

[@jaywoodall3313]

I think for me, the true climax is when Mark's solo ends and leads into the orchestra, with the garden in the bones prelude being the comedown.

[@nosoy.eseyisus]

I found your channel a few weeks ago, and i really like your content till now. You must check Omega from this band, it's the song that gave the title to the part two of their Juggernaut album, it's very similar in structure with reptile.

[@derekofalltrades5494]

The fucking breakdown is the climax. I've listened to this song a hundred times over and never fail to get goosebumps

[@Bloodalbik]

4 years and this shit still fucking rocks. Absolutely genious masterpiece and best song humanity ever created.

[@des_o7935]

definetly a two beer song. lol. Great song. You should do a segment where you showcase your favourite songs. Would be a good excuse to play some Protest the Hero.

[@jeroen1989]

I was looking for a pump-up song to set a 5K running PB; finished just when the outro started playing Epic moments need epic music; epic music give epic moments.

[@ClemsonC17]

I thought the Focus Hour riff was he climax of this song, although it was in the middle.

[@Achielezz]

Masterpiece.. it only keeps getting better. Cant believe its already 5 years old!

[@nate251]

Please react to Oceans Ate Alaska - Escapist

[@nomeru_0]

React to this one with your girl if she’s willing to sit through a song that long lol also you should react to music with or without music videos more often, because typically the songs with music videos aren’t the best songs from the band.

[@anthonyjmote92]

Please react to Darkest Spawn by Lorna shore, also recommend some bodysnatcher and hollow prophet!! Love the channel and your reactions man!!

[@bornofosiris288]

I really think you should check out Persefone. Either Consciousness pt.1 and 2 or Returning to the Source. The band is right up your alley seeing as how we have very similar tastes. Ik you will love it

[@cryogenocide]

Sooo fucking good! The whole album is perfection! Also check out Eluveitie - King or Rebirth. Have an awesome day my dude!

[@marceloamaral3772]

Have you seen the lyrics? It's literally about a hillbilly fighting reptilian ets and humanity on the brink of extinction, damn, that song is fucking great

[@jimmottola]

Favorite song is stranger things. Ah, a man of culture I see.

[@drumfynnfun]

I love every aspect of your album background

[@evanmoore2141]

Satellites like many of suggested, but I also recommend blood eagle on this album!

[@HugoStiglitz88]

This and Stranger things are definitely in their top 5 for sure For me it's Racecar, stranger things, Omega, reptile, thanks Nobuo, and Dracul Gras (good to listen in reverse order since dracul leads into nobuo and omega leads into ST 👍)

[@Joose]

Dunno how into death metal you are, but man it’d be great to see someone react to “Vespertine Decay” by Aborted. Weird video, amazing song.

[@UncleTrog]

Fucking incredible song, only discovered these guys a couple of months ago :-)

[@HugoStiglitz88]

They're not Tool so I definitely get what you're saying about their being no climax but I think both this and Racecar actually have inverse climaxes where IMO, the climaxes or at least my favorite parts are actually the breakdowns later in the songs. For reptile I'd say right after the solo (15:37 in your video) And racecar I'd say it's around 12:30 Or at least those are my favorite parts or peaks of the songs to me. Like because the rest of the song is straight METAL, it's actually when they get quiet that is the emotional peak of the song

[@marmaladevenus3230]

So i literally have only gotten about 10 seconds into the video (first time watcher) and started looking at the back panel you have. It was literally me drunkenly out loud saying "Oh shit he's got btbam, neat Sitkh! Fuckin Darkest Hour, and what is that Dillinger? Christ he's got Kezia on there! Every Time I Die, my boyyy!" etc etc Judging by your wall, I'd say I like your tastes quite well friend.

[@METALBIRB]

Working on trying to get a song from all these bands on the channel my friend

[@BigPantMusiclover]

The Gloom In The Corner- Villian

[@octaviantishanna6742]

I definitely can hear Rody Walker in Spencer's singing!

[@chrisbarker8513]

Masterpiece

[@1984xeper]

Archspire Human murmuration guitar playthrough (you will love it! Tech death with a special growler and 4 great musicians all exceptional ) , Beyond creation - earthborn evolution or all other songs, don't really care ( Fretless Bass). Obscura - Akroasis (one of the best young guitarists in our scene). I don't want to spoil too much otherwise there is no surprise.

[@Syhyronica]

about your "no climax" moment, thats just periphery. they write fun and cool stuff, and i love it. music that the entire song is the climax is so unique and polarizing to me. but its not for everyone.

[@gamefan3300]

HERE WE FUCKING GOOOOOOOOO

[@michaelryan2636]

You got to react to satellites by periphery

[@kirandesai1994]

Issues: Tapping out! They just launched it today! You won't be disappointed for sure!

[@alexrico9989]

Love the albums behind you!

[@Unearthlywhales]

Uneven Structure - Incube... MustWatch!! Yes I will post this on every video you release if I have to!

[@jaredy18]

Idk why people need the run of the mill structure in songs. I love periphery for taking you on a rollercoaster ride.

[@Joose]

You and the lady should check out the new studio performance of this that Meinl Cymbals put out.

[@thedaywerevolt]

Ahhhh Protest the Hero and Human Abstract behind you. That's what's up. Antebellum!!!

[@cristiansacogia9800]

Reptile/Satelited fucking way to start and end an album as epic as PIV

[@dylanforrester3720]

Please react to “Bloodline” by Northlane!!!!!!!!!

[@zarrachazrafel6213]

NEOBLIVISCARIS DEVOUR ME COLOSSUS

[@dakotagoodwin439]

Saw protest the hero back in 2013, great fucking show that was!

[@patrickmurphree362]

Thanks bro!!

[@AnimosityIncarnate]

Shrine of Malice - Hollow Sockets

[@cnrse]

Pls, react to Wildways-Self Riot

[@moatfloater]

Would love to see a reaction to Slice the cake - stone and silver part 1 - the mountains of man

[@skylar8197]

The Bohemian Rhapsody of modern metal

[@darkestpointofficial]

React to obey the brave with their song called raise your voice.

[@Raksh95]

did yo know the part were the voice changed it was apparently sung by the guy from sikth?

[@WadeLife]

"Let's fuckin do it"....!!!!!

[@svndman4085]

Drown in sulphur - moths. heaviest shit out right now

[@slimefudge]

Wanna get some of that CVRCH BVRNER reaction ^^

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

Is Ex Lives your favorite ETID album?

[@METALBIRB]

owningall actually no, I’d say probably Low Teens

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

METALBIRB Dude yeah that album is so good. I’ve been saying for months that I need to wait until it’s a bit older to definitively say it’s my favorite of theirs but it’s really just that good. Shout out to From Parts Unknown and The Big Dirty as well.

[@johnquinn7794]

Lyrics definitely have Gnostic roots and theology.

[@jordananderson2113]

all in with chris hayes

[@mikeycurtis7861]

I was thinking God of War when u said it sounds like sikth

[@johnnyemm7263]

Hey bro! Been working away amd haven't been able to spam Gravemind as much as before. But you haven't reacted to them yet, dude, you're missing out believe me. I'm getting a lot of likes on my comments for them so I'm not the only one who wants to see you do it!

[@chemicalwitness505]

Check out/react to the new song The Stages of Grief by Awaken I Am!

[@shaymiantewhau3014]

Do satellites next

[@CDMS_pt]

Ok, i like this. 👌🤓👍

[@fncthebest]

Can u react to this song Crownless - Smoke & Mirrors is soo good

[@messenoire53]

react to gravemind - lifelike

[@coreyreabe1022]

Blooodred Hourglass- dead reverie

[@hollowsproject]

Please react to MAKHLVK - Cryptobiological Neonatal Miscreations 🤘

[@lukdb]

A lot of these "odd time signatures" in this song are actually just 4/4...

[@isaiasesssaearealidadebati2673]

Fleshgod apocalipse=epiloque...my opiniom.

[@the19Zabaniyah]

Everyone liked that 3:26

[@aaronm.7379]

"A stote"

[@rybo0072]

This is only an opener to the album thats why it doesn't have a huge ending and all the songs are linked into each other

[@CryThunderdarealone]

Mmm I wouldn't say that

[@ericramirez2433]

All the songs stand alone . This def ain’t no Juggernaut stuff haha

[@MadailinBurnhope]

I can't help thinking it sounds like MCR with a metal backing

[@gkaz96]

everyone watching this is just reacting to the reactions of this guy reacting to a song in a reaction video on a channel about reacting to music. so much for individuality.

[@phylazen5649]

3.5/10

[@WillCrafton]

What a boring watch