Periphery: The Complete History From 'Periphery I' to 'Hail Stan'

#Periphery #HailStan #BloodEagle
Periphery: The Complete Oral History From ‘Periphery I’ to ‘Hail Stan’
You can’t be as dynamic as this Washington, D.C. prog-metal outfit by cutting corners. That’s why this is APTV’s most incisive oral history yet.
Washington, D.C.-based prog-metal outfit Periphery have packed a lot of playing into their 15-year existence. The complexity of their musicianship and their writing skills aren’t for the casual listener. When it feels like most artistic junctures seem to be missing a few ventricles (read: “half-hearted”), the sextet triples down on their vision.
That’s why this APTV clip of Periphery's oral history is an extension of the band. When director Bobby Makar got guitarists Mark Holcomb and Jake Bowen in front of the APTV cameras, the band were forthcoming. That might be the first major understatement of the year. Clocking in around 38 minutes, this clip is the longest oral history in AltPress history.
Unless you’re driving them around between gigs, this is definitely the most detailed conversation we’ve had with any band. Holcomb and Bowen discuss the early days of band founder Misha Mansoor’s various riff-sharing forays on SoundClick and Myspace. There’s the crucial song “Far Out,” which Bowen explains was key to the band’s evolution and the creation of the term “djent.”
“Whenever a band releases a new album, you’ll have these…What’s the nice way to say something mean about someone?” Bowen asks rhetorically. “You’ll get these kids who think, ‘Periphery changed their sound. It’s so different.’ It’s like, ‘What are you talking about?’ A lot of these riffs have been sitting in the boneyard for over a decade.”
Holcomb and Bowen casually dish on some of the more tertiary Periphery minutiae. Do you know how many times they recorded their first album? How hard Spencer Sotelo had to step up writing vocal parts? The culture change surrounding the writing process for their Juggernaut: Alpha? Which album fostered self-administered therapy sessions? Which album did Holcomb write entirely in his pajamas?
“There’s something you learn about yourself or the band that you’re in,” Bowen resigns. “Your comfort and the personal comfort of those around you is paramount.”
Attention guitar fanatics, home-recording nerds or people who just like their music slightly more than trigonometry: It’s the oral history of Periphery. Good dudes, great chat, stellar music. You need nothing else, barring a cold beverage.
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[@altpress]

Tell us the album that got YOU into Periphery in the comments! Make sure to subscribe to APTV and turn on all notifications so you never miss a video! PERIPHERY ORAL HISTORY BY CHAPTERS: 0:00-The Dream Theater Effect 1:00-Origins of Periphery/MySpace Days 8:30-'Periphery I' 14:44-'Periphery II: This Time, It's Personal' 18:05-'Juggernaut' 23:14-'Periphery III: Select Difficulty' 27:54-'Periphery. IV: Hail Stan'

[@GrimBeakington]

Well, it was Hail Stan that got me into the band. I was just introduced to Periphery back in August, first song I listened to being Reptile

[@andyhowl716]

The song icarus lives and make total destroy is what actually got me into this progressive metal movement now coined "djent" as a whole!!! They will always be my favorite band cause they showed me such an addictive genre of metal that just seems to flow with the the process of my anxiety ridden mind! It can be quite washed out but every now again theres gems that shine bright and that gem isnt in my periphery cause that gem is periphery

[@andyhowl716]

No Clear chapter?

[@RyanEvanCordova]

The songs “Jetpacks was Yes” and “Icarus Lives” initially I loved. But when I first listened to P2, that album made me a lifer. I had NEVER listened to anything like it before.

[@oceandreams9625]

Bulb demos

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

Oh hi Mark

[@mostlyirishcarguy8955]

@@andyhowl716 oof

[@pradiptogitokusumo616]

@@andyhowl716 dude

[@DrBrovahkiin]

@@andyhowl716 HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@thedutchdjentleman]

Andy Howl r/murderedbywords

[@nsjohn130]

@@andyhowl716 Am I missing something?

[@a.kguitars930]

Periphery V: Thats Gonna Leave a Mark

[@neurosin]

Man, this tour was a real bummer. They just don't have the same presence without Mark. Plus, I was really stoked for Covet since they are from the same crew of musicians I used to play with out here in the Bay.

[@Posirep]

@@nomadmusicbk2366 Mark and Tom were actually both in the band at the same time for a short period. The band never talks about Tom but I think he left for the same reason Nolly did. Damn, Periphery stop hiring bassist family men lol

[@higler.]

@@nomadmusicbk2366 Yeah Tom had a lot to do with the vocal meodiet and arrangments for the first album, and I just love those vocal lines. So catchy, fit the song amazingly well, but not boring or super predticable. I kinda wish Tom still helped write he vocal medloei becuase I think Spencer's sound like he is signing to a different song haha And Alex was honestly one of the nicest guys I've ever met at a show. Like, genuinely down to earth, no ego, he was just a fan and was telling me to stick around and check out Veil of Maya because they are going to kill it. He was right. That your was crazy looking back.. AAL, Circle of Contempt, Periphery and VoM. Only one of those bands didn't end up becoming a huge success.

[@DrDeusExMachina]

InvisibleTeeth laptops never leave you, not even for their family

[@MarkusSigus]

@@DrDeusExMachina Mraky Mrak really left the band?

[@oldGnRrocks1]

0:22 "Its a Dream Theater thing..." *suspiciously looks at Jake*

[@armandholloway4742]

Reptile is one of the best songs I've ever heard

[@BloomerzUK]

Ditto

[@shanegreen2933]

Probably something in the water

[@S1D3W1ND3R015]

Also the longest song I have. Which I'm not mad, love it. I always tell my wife, let me just play 1 song.... muahahahaha

[@Angel-HC]

I can't stop listening to it. It's so damn good.

[@marius9372]

I prefer Racecar, that's seriously one of my... like... Top 10 songs ever... But Reptile is incredible as well, one of my favourites from 2019

[@Max_Payn3]

Hearing how Misha encouraged Jake when he was feeling burnt out was so wholesome and cool. They have the kind of chemistry that only happens once in a blue moon

[@dainarose8272]

Mark actually encouraged him, if you go back and listen again.

[@zacredington4776]

Jake "is weed a drug" Bowen everybody.

[@kahall]

this really left a *mark* on me

[@davemustaine9687]

A mrak on you

[@kaixgt2]

@Omega Sake 😶

[@KasbashPlays]

Hol my comb for me while I search for a bad pun within my periphery.

[@Truth_Çkr]

Racecar is still my favorite song. What a masterpiece of music.

[@marius9372]

Yeah

[@nickknee3515]

15 minuets of EPICNESS!!!!!!!!!

[@eddya5490]

Probably my favorite band ever. No one's inspired me to be a better songwriter and guitar player than these guys

[@dirtyhappiness]

Me too ahahahahah

[@rhitosparsha]

AGREED!

[@RickBomhof]

try searching for the man with no face from slice the cake

[@ifhami4122]

mark is sooo good with chords

[@HugoStiglitz88]

I've written nothing since I started listening to them since I haven't been playing guitar and never really was a guitar player, but I'm convinced if I do my writing will be better because of these guys and because of the video game soundtracks I've been listening to over the last few years. My focus has changed completely. It's not about riffs anymore or heaviness

[@oceandreams9625]

Now this is a good interview

[@altpress]

Ocean Dreams THANK YOU!!

[@iamrichlol]

Agreed

[@ericmulleavy1960]

Incredible. Every band should do this. You understand so many aspects of the recording process

[@anonymousnate678]

Wow didn't realise how much drama was behind making Juggernaut. I suppose it's a testament to how good at musicianship and songwriting you all are because I think Omega is an absolute masterpiece.

[@MrCrakerjack99]

Anonymous Nate alpha as well

[@anonymousnate678]

@@MrCrakerjack99 Agreed. I remember them throwing Psychosphere into their set when I saw them last fall and I got so hyped when I heard the ambient intro of that one.

[@MrCrakerjack99]

Anonymous Nate I’m actually going to see them tonight and they’re still playing it! Wish they’d throw another one off Juggernaut in but Hail Stan is amazing regardless

[@benjohn626]

@@MrCrakerjack99 Dude... you're in for a treat! I saw them in Dallas with Plini last weekend. Best Concert I've ever been to, even with Periphery being down a few members!

[@MrCrakerjack99]

Ben Johnson sick! Hey quick question, is Plini opening first or second?

[@erockerock238]

Periphery V: Is weed a drug?

[@stevenpoynter4950]

So what I liked about this documentary is the raw unscripted nature of Jake and Mark's commentary. There wasn't any pre-scripted fluff, it was real and as a Periphery fan i've been lucky enough to experience the growth of this band on the back end for the last decade. The comments about the album development were spot on and quite frankly blew my mind. Like holy shit, you can definitely feel the raw emotion of the group dynamic as the guys have gotten closer over the years. Super talented guys, great music, love Periphery.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

This isn't a documentary tho lol

[@dreaminginnoother]

As a guitar nerd band, you guys have really made a great space for a fantastic vocalist. Spencer is my favorite part of the newest album and one of my favorite vocalists bar none.

[@ToAnEnd]

14:13 Jake: It was just a computer on a desk, and there was a couch Photo: probably like $15k in gear

[@iAmSpyNz]

JohnEdwardKerlin that wasn’t the real spot, that picture is from years later(maybe you knew, if so, my bad lol)

[@ToAnEnd]

Sergio Schiappacassi Haha yeah I know but I couldn’t pass on an opportunity to roast Jake a lil bit😂

[@gonkula]

It's a silly remark, given most people with truly expensive gear/DAWs can't put shit out and Misha made stuff sound amazing with just a line6 pod2 and cubase an da handful of plugins.

[@surekhaahlawat6068]

CLOSER to 20k if you take into account the furniture and software.

[@jonw3462]

@@surekhaahlawat6068 lat alone the software and guitars. Thoigh its still a bedroom setup i guess.

[@kevindavid37]

Can‘t put into words how much I love Jake‘s beard.

[@FrankieWithAnE]

I got into periphery with periphery II

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I heard Periphery for the first time about 6 years ago. I was listening to Spotify on shuffle and Remain in Doors came on while I was mowing. I had to stop, sit down and just listen. I had picked my guitar up not too long before that after not playing for about 6 years. They revitalized my playing and love of writing music

[@rottenamiigo9443]

I’ve always respected periphery. But recently I’ve started really delving into their discography and wow. These guys mean it when they say guitar nerds. This band finally clicked with me. I haven’t looked back since.

[@alejandro52612]

Jake Bowen: * says djent * Subtitles: “Ghent”

[@DrDeusExMachina]

AlejandroDrums Geralt: hmm...

[@gergoretvari6373]

@@DrDeusExMachina how about a round of Gwent?

[@bjscarberry2927]

This interview was fantastic. I also love Mark's outlook on "guitar music", as I also believe there are a ton of monster guitar players out there that are literally changing the game as we speak that no one knows about. No matter what mistakes he made, Mark is human at the end of the day and he'll always be my favorite member of Periphery. Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@camdenwyeth316]

Well said

[@ErickTIFAOY]

What happened with Mark?

[@bjscarberry2927]

@@ErickTIFAOY I don't want to draw attention or perpetuate the matter any further than it already has been, but I will simply say that he made a mistake, owned up to said mistake, and is working to regain the trust from all parties involved, including his fans.

[@resist1581]

@@ErickTIFAOY He cheated on his wife with that asian chick guitarist Yvette. They were supposed to tour together. So now Mark needs to figure his life out. Hes recently married and this was NOT a good thing. I'm hoping he works everything out and comes back to the band and i hope he and his wife can make it work.

[@guitarrerist698]

@@resist1581 they WERE touring together.

[@Cha0sMaster]

Funnily enough, Spotify got me into Periphery with Juggernaut: Omega and Stranger Things in particular. For a time, that was that. But then I heard Reptile and that was THE gamechanger. Also binge watched several of Mark's guitar clinics and now I have a personal attachment to the band. Interviews like this one just solidify it!

[@nivekiohc]

I agree with Jake, PII definitely left a mark for me personally . I remember discovering PII in 2014, it fucked music up for me for entire year. PII will always be one of those albums that will change someone on the first listen.

[@felixpaulii238]

You took the words right out of my mouth about PII. I discovered them through PII as well, and they changed my perspective for how to play the instruments on a totally different musical level. It messed me up for YEARS!

[@beeman4266]

Same, Periphery II was something completely different and hit on another level. Scarlet is still my favorite song of all time. After hearing Periphery II they quickly became my favorite band.

[@keroflobs]

Listened to have a blast for the first time in 2016 I think, completely changed what I wanted to play and listen to for sure

[@AsAugustSleeps]

As hard as it sounds like the Juggernaut recording process was I think it produced the best album(s) that Periphery has done. It’s an absolute masterpiece. Unfortunately the best material always seems to come from extremely painful moments.

[@CrashDunning]

I hope it doesn't discourage them from doing another concept album because Juggernaut is easily my favorite Periphery album and probably my favorite concept album.

[@CommanderCodyChipless]

@@CrashDunning I just wrote that. I am hoping so much that they go and make at least one more concept album. I mean juggarnauts story is what I live for when it comes to this kind of music. And it is my favorite album of Periphery.

[@thejrfanclub628]

@@CommanderCodyChipless I have heard that someone asked spencer about a follow-up to Juggernaut, and he said it was likely they would head back in that direction and make another concept record

[@adityapillai2157]

Iowa by Slipknot

[@AsAugustSleeps]

@@thejrfanclub628 Hell yes!

[@PhyrigianFlame]

These guys were a big influence on our approach to songwriting. Especially in the Juggernaut era. Thank you guys for being so influential.

[@crb6852]

I remember when I was first getting into metalcore I listened to Periphery a couple times and they were never really my thing. Fast forwards to February 2019 and they released Blood Eagle and it blew my mind. Once Hail Stan came out I immediately fell in love with this band and Hail Stan was on repeat for months. After that just going back and listening to their entire catalog of music, I am just blown away by this band. Easily one of my favorite bands of all time now because they've not only just made great music to listen to, but they've also inspired me to keep breaking new ground with the guitar and music in general

[@dainarose8272]

Mark's 100% spot on. If you think any kind of music is dead, you're not looking in the right places.

[@ahriik]

I love Periphery more than ever with all the recent stuff they've been putting out, but I love the idea that there was that one album, P1, that was pretty much entirely Misha from inception completion. It's like the quintessential Misha album, and its cool to continue bits in pieces of all that in their newer stuff. I still jam P1 very often, it just has this incredible vibe that's hard to put into words, but really opened my mind up to a lot of new music when I was young.

[@mobydck8922]

is it just me or Jake is slowly turning into like his uncle Petrucci?

[@rehobalint1100]

It’s the beard!

[@TheMeJustMe75]

John taught him. John also has advised them on how to record and write.

[@Beneficence111]

I wish they would've talked about Clear. That EP is so interesting to me, and I really want to learn about their writing process, collaboration process, and their overall thoughts on the album/EP

[@holoholo_garage]

It started with misha on MySpace. “Seriously this guy is good”

[@BiRDiEHere]

Damn...Mark's eye contact with the camera is *outstanding*

[@joshuasalgado4694]

Plot twist: juggernaut is actually a story about Jake.

[@polpottopg]

Its also completely literally and with no metaphors

[@DarkVileScream]

I just love how humble and warm the band is. I hope I can see them live on day

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

Dark Scream same here. Same here.

[@JoshuaEpperson69]

I love how Spencer came in swinging. He’s been my favorite vocalist since I heard All New Materials and Ji. I can’t wait for some more ENDUR Spencer!

[@Jbur63]

Been a fan since the sound click days. I have most of the demos on my phone to this day. I remember going to that Thrash and Burn tour back in 2009. My buddy and I were only there to see Periphery. The best part was hanging out with Misha at the merch table after they played. Such a cool dude.

[@PB-tk4uu]

Likewise, stumbled upon them by accident (searching for something new). This was me, sitting right at almost the most southern point of Africa, Cape Town.

[@twinny_mi]

33:10 is my favorite quote by Mark, what you said hit me hard. "When somebody says ____is dead, like you're just looking in the wrong places" I love the takeaway

[@cameronherrick6639]

Started listening to pureriffery right after P2 was released.. listening to you guys grow over time is amazing. Much love :))))

[@jimmynieto4607]

I used to be apart of this FB forum for audio engineers and some one had posted a link to this new song that just dropped called “Make Total Destroy”. The production of that song had me so immersed and impressed I was in completely Aw of it. I bought the record eagerly the day it released and listened to all of P2 multiple times. Even to this day I still find myself going back to that album and picking up new things here in there wether it be a audio stand point or a composition one. Truly talented guys here who really shaped not only writing styles but also recording techniques. Can’t thank these guys enough for making something so amazing!

[@SLASHRIPP]

Thanks for coming back to Absolomb!!! Deff one of the best Periphery Jams IMO.

[@Posirep]

Misha has said it was Spencer that dug it up and put vocals on his own to it and they ran from there.

[@nodnarB14]

That outtro is one of my favorite things ever

[@SerjBassist]

P-III. I watched Rick Beato's video about Absolomb, then I got hooked. That album is a masterpiece, P-IV is great, the previous catalog has its gems.

[@SerjBassist]

I need to add, a big reason I got into this band it's because they genuinelly seem to be nice dudes. That plays an important role in whether I check someone's music out or not. I recently listened to Parkway Drive for the first time just because how nice Winston McCall is.

[@corbinm5237]

I’m glad someone else loves P3. It’s my least favorite album from them,but I still love it. But sadly for most people,P3 is viewed as their worst album and for some even a bad album.

[@marius9372]

@@corbinm5237 I personally don't like it that much... I mean, there are like 3 songs that are fire, but the others are very standard songs, to me they add nothing to Periphery's catalogue. I still like listening to that album though, that's not a bad album by any means

[@corbinm5237]

Mario Flamigni oh yeah believe me,I understand that criticism and perspective. Even the songs I love on it like Flatline and Prayer Position have moments where I think “I’ve heard these ideas already.” Still,I love it and a lot of the songs are great even if they aren’t that unique,but I understand that perspective too. The most unique song on that album that really “adds something” to their discography is 100% Lune. Up to that point,they hadn’t made such an adventurous,melancholy driven song like that.

[@drivenelement]

P3 is so fucking underrated

[@bdhanes]

Marigold blew my mind and got me into the band... Great interview... Thank you guys!

[@MikeMrqs]

I just love how genuine and humble these guys are. Never ever in my life i've loved a band as much as i love Periphery, and i think i love the guys as much as their amazing music. They helped me so much in my life i swear, i couldn't thank them enough for what they've done. Great interview !

[@anotherdrummer2]

Went to their show with AAL, Veil of Maya, and Circle of Contempt at Thee Parkside in SF, 2010, and actually jump started their van. Funny enough I wasn't there to see them specifically, and I left the show to chat up Navene Koperweis after AAL's set. Bought P1 shortly after and I've been a peripheral ever since. The whole band is a huge influence on my writing and musicianship, and though I have many favorite tracks, Juggernaut is probably my favorite release.

[@john.james.110]

I got into them back when they only had one album out. I was a college student at the time and I just wanted to throw something on while I worked on a lab writeup. I was tired of the stuff I had been listening to but I heard of Periphery (somehow) and I threw up P I in a computer lab at Rutgers. It was a little janky for me but there were parts that really shined and I liked it more and more as I listened to it. I listened to them for a while that winter but then I mostly stopped listening to them because they just didn't have enough music out. But I started listening to them again years later by the time they had several albums out and they've been one of my favorite bands ever since. Definitely in my top 5. I listen to this shit all the time.

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

John Lisowski Periphery. Love that shit. I've been in love with Periphery since P1.

[@nickknee3515]

Same here. I got so tired of the same old stuff and I found a Periphery video on KZbin and heard a certain riff and thought that I need to dive into this band some more and I found P1 and P3 at a record store and when I put P1 on, it was almost to much to comprehend what was going on. But I had P3 and I listened to that and it was a little more friendly to my ears and I could really understand there sound and what they were trying to do a little better. Then I went back to P1 and now Totla Mad and Racecar are my favorite songs from them.

[@arnodesogus3540]

Periphery III: Select Difficulty They selected EASY. This band never gets boring. You can always find new moments in their music because it's so diverse. At the same time they have some more straight forward songs that are just fun to listen to. The first album i listened to was juggernaut. At that time that was exactly what i was looking for, but it was 2018.

[@gub4941]

At the same time they selected hard tho cuz ain’t no way I’m ever fucking learning racecar

[@andyhowl716]

I cant explain how much I have enjoyed this! A story of progression and friendship and uncertainty for things to come! And it had a happy ending even! Or I'd say periphery is just beginning! But yes this got us real nice and close and I appreciate it as a fan! A quick note to jake! I love what you do for the band and to see you be so open to us fans about who you are and how hard moments hurt you but you grow from it is an inspiration to anybody living with anxiety and depression! And oh hi mark! I appreciate how down to earth you are on how you've come to the realization that making a band is not easy and that friendships between band members need to be nurtured in Pajamas with a good video game and stoney weed! But yeah There is not a single song I dont enjoy from periphery and seeing this makes me feel excited for peripheries future!!! It makes me happy to know these 2 individuals struggles as artists though! Love em to death! And I wish nolly the best also! But an absolute joy nonetheless and keep up the good work fellas! I am a fan who's in it to win it!

[@danspitalnik]

I remember seeing icarus lives on kerrang tv back when it came out and being blown away. I'd never heard anything like it, especially those weird tappy bits and strange timings. I immediately went and got the album and attempted to learn it on drums.

[@MarkToast99]

Hail Stan is such a perfect embodiment of that idea that while you should try to make your music as good as it can be in your own eyes, you shouldn't take on the mindset that you have to be constantly pushing yourself past your boundaries. That album turned out incredible, absolutely my favorite one yet, and it was *because* they didn't try to overextend themselves. Beauty is a natural outcome of a process focused on personal contentment. The band didn't try to outdo themselves, they just allowed themselves to do what they like to do. And because of it, the album was a perfect representation of all of their musical qualities. Even the album name is a testament to "just do what you want to do." When you put out music trying to outdo yourself, you're going to lose the things that make you yourself in your music. In every moment of this album you could tell who wrote which part, how they got the inspiration for that part based on their past contributions, and what they wanted to express with it. Hail Stan is a goddamn masterpiece *because* it didn't try to be.

[@dylanedwards2056]

Been here since Periphery I in 2010. I was into the scene metalcore style at the time and when my friend put on Insomnia, it was unlike anything I had ever heard before. It was responsible for shifting my taste in modern metal towards more technical riffing and composition styles and I've enjoyed every Periphery album since. I was also inspired to start home recording and production because of Misha. I bought the same Line 6 POD HD and I still use it today for home demos. I'm too broke for an Axe-Fx lol.

[@bs817]

Heard Misha’s stuff when he was solo as bulb mostly on KZbin though. as soon as P1 came out I was hooked. I loved every single song on that album. I credit The Walk and Icarus Lives for getting me in to prog metal and will be forever greatfull that these guys got together.

[@waynemros8033]

As a fan from the Bulb days this was an absolute joy to watch

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

Wayne Mros same. From that time to P1 all the way to P4 4 me.

[@failuretolaunchdrums]

Been along the ride since P1. Love this band

[@rosalina5936]

P3 got me into Periphery, I wish they'd play absolomb live

[@drivenelement]

Amazing album, often overlooked

[@nicolaigrnnebk2110]

An old friend of mine I used to play guitar with showed me Peripherys Scarlet, and that got me interested. Shortly after Periphery 3 dropped and I got home from work, put it on and just sat on my couch listening. Was sold by then and Hail Stan has to be my favorite album ever. Dont know how many times i've listened to it. Periphery 5 now. Damn. Takes it to another level once again.

[@seankebely]

I love this band so much.

[@TheHenryManeuverBand]

Jake's such a good dude. Love him.

[@slo_77v]

Ngl the advice about finding music and such is a good one, I'm a clingy type when it comes to bands and I always listen to the same songs so maybe I should try the weekly thing on Spotify, thanks Jake and Mark for the talk!

[@afteryourburial]

sweet interview! cant believe Absolomb was on a shelf for that long, its like one of my top 5 faves :)

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

Hearts to one of my top favorite bands. Paripherrie🖤😂 I love you guys. Fan since 2010.

[@pedroabdala7232]

In 2010 one of my musically/guitar inclined friends downloaded Periphery 1 and the Animals As Leaders self-titled album onto my computer. I was hooked by AAL immediately. Periphery was weird to me and at first I thought it was just noise (lol) , but with time I grew to love it. Now Periphery and AAL are my 2 favorite bands. I owe that friend a huge thank you.

[@Austin-dc9vd]

I know these guys didn't really like the process of making juggernaut but that still holds up as my favorite album.

[@DuckmanR10]

I absolutely love this candid type of video. Not little footnotes, not cut like crazy. Just letting them talk, giving out the details.

[@r_o_y3419]

There was no album when I got into periphery. They were still posting demos on a guitar fourm I was on. Misha had a whole collection of demos on soundclick that I would put on my mp3 player. Lol. I wonder if they are still there...

[@DC33879]

They are still there! I too used to follow Misha when he made music at home and his projects were known as “Bulb”. To this day, those demos still sound great!

[@MisterPerson]

Yeah that page was the shit. Remember Fuf? Been waiting over a decade to hear that on an official release 😔

[@DC33879]

@@MisterPerson Maybe someday in the near future we will finally see it on that solo album Misha has spoke of. I still jam that track to this day. It absolutely slams on the 2 12s in my car. That breakdown towards the end has to be one of his heaviest riffs to date.

[@MisterPerson]

DC 33879 I really hope he still plans on releasing that! Not enough mana, strizzwald and all those old goodies

[@hcaz5818]

DC 33879 he's been saying he's going to release that for 6 years

[@guylumalfaro3176]

imagine them having all the "Itis's" and "osis's" that come with old age yet still playing hail stan tunes at 60😂. that'll be the day, when u can put the name periphery in the same sentence as "back in my day". my kids will definitely be taught who these guys are, they've changed my life for the better in so many ways. i couldn't be more appreciative

[@MattLi]

All New Materials!

[@SurgicalStrike41]

Fittingly, I found out about Periphery by digging. No one in my personal life recommended them. Instead I came across them online when I decided to do a deep dive to find something comparable to Between the Buried and Me. Periphery II was the first album I listened to and I was hooked. They're among my top 5 favorite bands now. The guitar work may get most of the focus but it was actually Spencer's singing, Nolly's unique bass style, and Matt's drumming that immediately stood out to me. There are plenty of bands with one or two exceptional musicians, especially guitarists in this genre, but not a lot of bands that are such a complete package.

[@Leeturnal]

I became a fan on P1 back in 2010, was a guitarist playing in a metal core band in my local scene, and that album really sort of shifted my focus towards more progressive sounding stuff... “Racecar” literally BLEW MY MIND.. that being said, I’m kind of glad you guys struggled so much with juggernaut lol... I can really hear the darkness and the obsession in the album, and I think it was beautifully composed, as a whole

[@brianvillage5]

you guys having the opportunity to record P3 the way you did brings a few tears to my eyes. its truly epic.

[@flagmuffin1221]

Hearing the trouble they went through with Juggernaut makes me sad, because I feel that they'll never approach it again - it's, in my opinion, their best work. In every aspect.

[@Bakier6969]

Juggernaut is so coherent, all the little themes intertwined within the songs. It's really next level, they managed to forge all of these negative emotions into sth really special.

[@BlaZe-pl4ym]

Just the thought of Juggernaut has my adrenaline pumping.

[@Dracula_sb]

BlaZe Asylum +2

[@Dracula_sb]

Favorite album ever

[@Skwebby]

Damn, I want an interview like this for all my favorite bands

[@OpiumMonkey]

periphery I instrumental downloaded off youtube, burned on a disk and played endlessly in my 2000 Corolla while living out of state playing in a band, it was a great sound track for my life at that point. All new materials is still one of my favorite songs ever

[@jaredharper19]

Surprising to hear how the vocals are disliked in the first album. I think he absolutely killed it. Some incredible Melodies written even with vocals being more of an afterthought

[@Tool_jira_shugg]

I heard Icarus Lives from P1 in 2011, and didn’t really like what I was hearing too much, mainly because of the vocals. Early 2012, they dropped “Make Total Destroy” from PII as a single, and I thought “HOLY SHIT, I like THIS!” Then the full PII album got released for streaming on the Sumerian channel. I just sat down and listened to the entire album and absolutely loved it. I remember Luck As A Constant and Mile Zero made me tear up. And no band had really made me tear up / cry other than Tool or Between The Buried And Me. And from there, they’ve been one of my favorite bands ever since. Not long after that, I had a newfound appreciation for Icarus Lives and the rest of PI. Currently, PI is my 3rd favorite Periphery album.

[@Rendydany]

yeah me too bro. I remember back than people are talking about periphery and I checked the icarus lives. guess what, I hate it and I forgot about the band. few years later it got me curious that people are still talking about this band and then I give it another chance. it was marigold and prayer position, and my reaction was like "motherfucker, that one of the best mix I've ever heard". that shit sucked me hard into the band and makes me appreciate their older stuff. now here we are, listening the same amazing "reptile" and loving it together

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

Tool jira shugg I started with P1 and bought all their albums up until now with P4, and I loved every album. I personally loved Icarus Lives, but besides that there were other great and amazing songs. Like Zyglorox, racecar, all new materials, the walk, but that is just imo. A lot of ppl didn't like P1, but I wouldn't have hated them because they were just starting out, and it was their first album. I always had faith they would get better. I was right lol. P2 was epoch, periphery clear was summer fun, periphery JO, and JA was beautiful. P3 was brootal, and P4 was a masterpiece, simply astonishing. Progress makes purrfect.

[@OGM_OriginalGameMusic]

I was lucky enough to find Periphery relatively early in their career (very late 2010). The album that really solidified them into my perma top 5 were the Jug' albums

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

L-ONE-X me to 2010. Been a fan ever since. Edit: P2, but mostly Jug Omega was just beautiful especially with the 10 min Omega song. I remember playing Bioshock infinite while listening to Juggernaut Omega. I love P3 the most though. And P4 was pretty cool.

[@Mapuia729]

I've watched this vedio about ten times now and I haven't gotten sick of it

[@ivoduartenogueira]

Periphery II is in my top 20 of all time. What an album.

[@caesarofpizza5235]

Sentient Glow is amazing, love that song.

[@erickmazur807]

I respected this band for their work ethic and innovation before i was a fan of the music. Now they have easily become my favorite band. HAIL!

[@junathanbacane]

Mark is the surfer dude of the band that when things go under he will just say to you "just chill dude" :)

[@hhaste]

Bulb is where I learned about Periphery. I remember my high school guitar buddy mentioning Bulb and how nutty he was, so I followed him and what he turned in to. Never stopped, they're still my favorite band to this day.

[@HeavyHidan]

My first concert back in 2012 was in Milan with Dream Theater and happened that Periphery opened to them. I wasn't much into the "screaming" and "growl" singing at the time so I said to myself "yeh they are cool just not my cup of tea…". Then I grow up musically and found on my feedback on FB the "make total destroy" nolly camera video and I said to myself "dude this shit is INSANE" and remembered about when I saw them. It was 2015 and digged PII like I never did. Almost 1 month later Juggernaut came out and I was astonished, and still I am

[@unabashed]

HeavyHidan same here. Saw DT in London February 2012 and was really blown away seeing the opening act, I had never listened to music with that kind of vocals before (DT was my introduction to metal so I was really new to the genre). I'll never forget when P2 was released that summer, to date, it's still my favorite.

[@bentarpey8666]

We don't really sound anything like the early days. But also a third of the latest album is reworked ideas from when we started.

[@b33byt3]

One of the greatest bands to ever exist.

[@brianfarrington9918]

Literally came across them on MySpace when they had a three song sampler with no vocals. I was lucky to find them so early. Been a huge fan ever since and always see them when they’re in town. Got to meet them when they weren’t big at all, before mark was in the band. Great guys.

[@andysixxlett2632]

I first saw Periphery on the Thrash n Burn tour with Greeley Estates, Asking Alexandria and Stick to Your Guns

[@jbulletc]

Periphery loves shitting on P1 but it's still my favorite album by theirs. I honestly thing it's perfect.

[@NightlyDaymare13]

In 2010 when P1 dropped, I got handed a copy of the album with no explanation as to what it is from a guitar nerd, all he said was the band is called Periphery. I treated that album like a pregnancy, for 9 months that was the only album I listened to. My reasons being I NEVER heard anything like it before, and everytime I would play the album I would hear something I missed before and I was just enamoured with their sounds. Gawdamn I love this band.

[@Deathmetaldano]

Thank you AP for doing this. Listening to these guys just talk about their process and lives as a band, to me, is invaluable.

[@ellleigh1216]

This was awesome to watch, very insightful. Periphery 2 began my love for this band and probably formed/influenced me a lot as a person, it’s a very important album to me. I must agree with them though, Reptile is a masterpiece and probably their greatest piece of work.

[@platipuce8193]

I’m not a Periphery fan, I know about them since forever but never got interested into it. I don’t listen to a lot of this music genre. Still I watched the P4 documentary a week ago, and fell in love with their attitude. Satellites is a great song, and I like P4 a lot. This men are so down the earth in comparison of the talent and the influence they have

[@shawnainesworth1608]

Periohery II: this time its personal. Have a blast was the first song i ever heard and almost dodnt get me. I remembwr pulling up my phone to change the song because of the violin. And then the metal hit

[@evanhernandez7]

Started with PIII and Marigold. Found out a co-worker of mine played guitar too, and I asked what kind of music he played and he showed me periphery. Thought I knew music until then. Periphery has truly changed my outlook on music as a whole. Like Mark said, "You're just looking in the wrong places."

[@chopst11x92]

Gotta love Sumerian strangle holding artists so we couldn’t even get the band’s tunes as background music.

[@jorah76]

Don't Periphery own all of their music now after starting their own label?

[@chopst11x92]

joraH nah, just the latest release I believe. They would have to buy all of the Sumerian stuff from the label itself.

[@apoplexiamusic]

@@chopst11x92 i just hope their contract isn't valid for too long a time if they want their rights back. It seems (from the contracts i have signed) that music publishing contracts nowadays have an expiration date and at a certain point, the rights can revert back to the artist fully.

[@jasonm456]

Maybe its Alternative Press not wanting to pay licensing fees?

[@draylexdoom9243]

Periphery owns all their masters,they have always owned their masters. That was part of the deal they struck with the label since periphery was being self produced

[@bugatjixl4789]

Hail Stan got me intoPeripherybut I’ve known about them for about 4-5 years now

[@Quaker763]

8:33 I always thought this was the case. The version you hear in the album updates on KZbin c. 2009 sound _very_ different tone wise. If any of the lads are watching this, _please_ for the love of God release them for the 10th anniversary. That would be the best gift ever.

[@ethanmotzer9816]

Amazing video! I absolutely love learning every facet of this band’s history, process, musicianship and individual personalities. My one minor bummer was the absence of commentary on the Clear EP, I was always very interested in the concept of that recording and wanted to hear their creative process on it. In closing, I absolutely love Periphery with every ounce of my being and they will forever be one of my favorite bands in the entire ready of existence! 🤘

[@starfishprime23]

I found them right after PII, a friend showed me them and I was young and could tell they were good but I didnt really grasp the whole thing until I was a little more mature and intelligeable musically. But specifically luck as a constant was the song that i remember hearing while i was in the shower and I had to stop and be like who tf is this?! Periphery? I remember them from my friend! And I've been a fan ever since. Top 5 Favorite, Revolutionary, inspirational band. They took and entwined influences like Sikth, Dream Theater, Tool, Btbam and really innovated it into something unique at the time. Legendary! Plus live they're probably the 'tightest' band I've ever seen. Basically they play perfectly while putting on a huge performance.

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

starfishprime23 I found them when P1 came out.

[@nevertheexpert]

I first heard Periphery in 2009 when I was searching for videos of Stef Carpenters signature 8 string, the only video I could find was a guy playing a cover of Icarus Lives, specifically the Casey Sabol version, when I first heard it I hated it but something about the groove kept working its way into my head, I must’ve listened to it non stop for like a week once it finally clicked for me. Periphery really opened the door for me in terms of listening to and writing new music. I probably would have found them eventually anyway but I’m so glad I found them in 2009 and got to listen to all the albums as they came out.