PERIPHERY - The Scourge

[@ianguitarist4]

I would like to point out that this song is by far more impressive than people are giving it credit for. Notice how the song builds, utilizing the same progression, and melody, and translating it into a varied assortment of approaches. They go from soothing, to haunting, to heavy to just brutal then into an even more haunting progression only to be devastated further., all with the exact same melody and riffs, which cannot be done by most bands. Notice how Spencer's vocals dance around a traditional melody in the opening section and explode into a blistering squeal. I'd like to see any other singer pull 1:38 off without blowing a vocal chord. I personally love how 'Mike Patton-esque" Spencer sounds on this track. (I feel it is necessary at this point, to note that I have never really been a Spencer fan, but here he blows away any metal singer I have ever heard) If you need any further validation that this song is fucking awesome, look no further than 2:55, where the song changes both keys and time signatures and gets extremely sick. Sure, it is not instantly gratifying, but if everything was, then it would be boring. This is a perfect example of a band breaking the mould and pushing boundaries. I submit that this song is evidence alone that these upcoming releases will be the quintessential progressive release by Periphery. This song isn't 100% Brutal, 100% Djent, or 100% Metal. It is Progressive metal through and through. And I find it refreshing.

[@IronreaverVII]

I can confirm that 1:38 is the MOST difficult vocal part on the album. Back when I was learning how to sing this, I was stuck on that particular part for a whole month!!!

[@Spititoutloud10]

I could hit that High Note when I was a Senior in High School. I was also in Chorus for 4 Years. I had an insane Range vi could hit Spencer's High Notes and Rill Lindmann's low Notes (Rammstien)

[@twinny_mi]

@@Spititoutloud10 My dude I think you missed the point it's not all about vocal range it's the technique, try to slide up to that note while adding a scream factor in there (I'm not sure if it's fry or false chords I'm not an expert) it's hard to transition from singing smoothly into screaming like he did. If it comes down to it, it's better to have massive control of your voice. Spencer for sure has control and and range, which makes him a great vocalist. I am an Alto and I can definitely testament from previously being a Soprano. I'm sure you knew what you were saying, and I'm in no way downplaying your talent!!

[@Spititoutloud10]

@@twinny_mi The only person who comes remotely close to that is Chester Bennington.

[@twinny_mi]

@@Spititoutloud10 I mean you're not wrong Chester was and in his legacy still amazing I can't argue with that I mean everyone has their own opinions I apologize if I made it seem like I was invalidating yours

[@jessbian3385]

2:55 is one of the best moments of the album. So good!

[@sacredxgeometry]

If someone asked me who my favorite band was, I would have no doubt in my mind that it would be Periphery. They have something for everyone, and if this isn't for you then I'm sure you can go enjoy any (preferably all) of their other releases. I am beyond psyched and will be pre-ordering a bundle tomorrow!

[@MishaMansoor]

Thanks for your support!!

[@sacredxgeometry]

You don't know how much of an honor it is that you replied to me. You really have no idea. Thank YOU for starting this masterpiece of a project and inspiring me and many others to push the musical boundaries outward.

[@cjs1916]

Lucas Jenkins :)

[@littleredguitars2]

this is some of the darkest, most powerful music i've ever heard.

[@littleredguitars2]

***** you need to be more open minded.

[@MishaMansoor]

***** You need to do three cartwheels.

[@TAyLoRmillsthompson]

Misha Mansoor The god himself has spoken, you must take orders!

[@Bunters196]

Taylor Mills-Thompson I honestly think Misha must cringe at you calling him a God... We all love his music but I don't see such a down to earth guy welcoming that name.

[@TAyLoRmillsthompson]

Bunters196​ clearly you don't understand sarcasm lol

[@Swagaroni]

OFFICIAL LYRICS: As I sit with eyes heavy, omens clear Face down in seclusion The evil steer what drives the stake within my heart This man, he fell apart Now that the entrance is open wide, this black all around makes its way inside What have you done? Will hate abide? Where is my death invitation? Elation? Dead wind swirling beneath these prayers I hide I'd give my life for a taste of what lies beyond in that place now Live Earth rising beneath these hands untied I'd leave my life on the line Never one of them I am not free Survive I will survive Glass ceilings above drop rage upon them Stone cold fist and a memory Running on the blunt end of a blade The blood that it spills shall start my serenade to you I will survive Survive

[@Swagaroni]

EVERYONE LIKE THIS SO PEOPLE CAN SEE THE LYRICS

[@pokegod11]

+Gorbs413 One slight correction down should be done.

[@pigbenis5396]

+Swagaroni no because hes wrong

[@pigbenis5396]

+Leslie Estes" id give my life for a , chainsaw take some" after dead wind swirling behind these prayers i hide

[@NoName-sg8pz]

You got the whole lyrics incorrect, what the fuck kid.

[@RoccoPezzin]

love the vibe! spencer's voice is fucking incredible

[@adrianberdecia4489]

yee

[@geoffdecode]

I very rarely comment on KZbin, but can I just say that all the negativity and arguing and trolling is really really draining. We're lucky that a band like Periphery formed in the first place, among many other things we're lucky for, living in first world countries and all. You know, like even having an internet connection? Yet here on this comment section there's a whole bunch of people (not all of course) that are just acting so shit and saying some really over the top shit about a personally fulfilling creation made by a group of really passionate and talented musicians who have proved themselves as consummate professionals in many different areas of expertise, as well as on many big stages all over the world. You're allowed to not like the music, but no one especially the band members themselves are forcing you in any way, shape or form to listen to it at all. Please think logically guys. As fans of progressive metal, or any form of metal really, we're generally supposed to pride ourselves on our love for music and our love for the intricacies of a well written song. It would be great to uphold the reputation of being a talented and knowledgeable sub-culture. This is a darker more brooding sounding track, for what is probably a dark, emotive and very expansive album. If you sat in the studio with the guys and watched them track this album from start to finish, your perspective on how much work is involved and how lucky we are to hear this music would change a great great deal. Even if you didn't personally like a song for some reason or another, you'd never even consider being as rude as some of the people have been on this comments section. Peace out and take it easy everyone. Killer music, and the rest of the album will slay hard no doubt. Outties.

[@MishaMansoor]

Thanks for being level headed, you definitely don't belong on youtube haha.

[@JohnDoe-rj8nd]

Thank you for making me feel like I'm not alone. This place is scary.

[@AugieSubsJrock]

Geoff Clark You are my new favorite person on the internet

[@nickknee3515]

Damn right, These two concept albums are some of the best pieces of musical history in modern times, APPRECIATE IT!!!!!!!

[@nickjohnstonmusic]

Definitely picking up both records. Love you guys!

[@kuroodo_]

I already see the "Not Heavy Enough" comments uprising. Periphery isn't a band that only plays dark heavy riffs/music, They play all kinds. Heck they even do a mix most of their time in their songs. If you don't like their music cause it's not heavy enough, go listen to Born Of Osiris or something. The music or band you're looking for is not Periphery. Anyway, this is only 1 song in the many that exist in Juggernaut.

[@fmlunchbox]

I may be totally alone in this(doubt it), but I would love to play a video game with music created by you guys. There is so much raw talent in this band that I think the experience in a game like Final Fantasy or a similar RPG would be enhanced with your talents. Do not get me wrong, the music on Final Fantasy has been a favorite of mine since I first began that not-so Final Fantasy, but you guys have made music that definitely fit the style. I'd say an action game, where your brutality could shine, but the atmosphere you guys create in every album fits an RPG so much more. And after tracks like this, and of course Prelude Bombfare? I am beyond sold. Please make this happen. I don't care if it's My Little Pony, I'd buy it for the soundtrack. Plus, my daughter would love it!

[@CEMETARYKING]

SO MUCH YES! FF need periphery.

[@MishaMansoor]

Someone just needs to hire us, we would be so down haha.

[@christianryle6062]

Misha Mansoor Tell Halo, to get you guys a full game with just Periphery moosique

[@MishaMansoor]

***** Again, just need an offer haha!

[@xborcx]

There is a really good game called Danmaku Unlimited 2 that has a stellar soundtrack from a kid out of Japan called Blankfield. Its instrumental but a lot of it is of that "djent" ilk, definitely check it out.

[@yourself88xbl]

I love how the album builds to the breakdown of this song. So much energy!

[@failuretolaunchdrums]

You know, djent/progressive deathcore/whatever you call it, is up for the artists interpretation. Periphery has their own style, Monuments has their own style, etc. I would rather that each artist interprets the genre/subgenre their own way rather than every band being a cookie-cutter copy of one another. Stop arguing about which djent band is better. In fact, stop arguing about the superiority and inferiority of bands regardless of genres. It takes the fun out of music when everything is a damn competition.

[@nicknemertines3737]

Underrated comment.

[@MishaMansoor]

Yaku As part of the 'concept' of this record, we definitely did require for the vocals takes of the same sex to fornicate with each other. Good ears!

[@austin50100]

+Yaku lol

[@kevinjasica1399]

This song scares the hell out of me. I've been listening to it since it first dropped and although I always enjoyed it it hasn't been until recently that I've just gotten chills from it. There is so much raw emotion in both the instrumentation and Spencer's vocal performance. Especially after 2:25 you can just feel the song take flight. Spencer's delivery is so deliberate and intentional, he really seems to be a master at knowing how to deliver his vocals and in my opinion that's a rarity with a lot of modern metal vocalists. There is such a theatrical epic feel to this song. I'm beyond stoked for the album to drop. First album since Coheed and Cambria's The Afterman that I can honestly say I've been counting down the days for.

[@OfTheDevilToRemember]

That riff that just kicks in out of nowhere at 2:55 is life giving.

[@OhDelta9]

Regardless of how well the technique and how fancy the guitar work is, this track is, _simply put_, excellently composed. The transitions are extremely tasteful, sp0nce obviously knows what he's doing, and the drums are a perfect blend of appropriate and progressive. Great work guys, hype for the full release. Will definitely be one of the very few actual CD's that I ever buy.

[@LeftyGuitar45]

Holy shit am I the only one that acknowledges this as progression rather than regression. Its some of the best music they have written. God forbid the FIRST SONG they release off of the album isn't an insanely heavy one. Its still good none the less.

[@Th3EpitapH]

Oh man, gotta say, this is a lot better in context. Like, this is A LOT BETTER in the context of this album. I'm sorry i doubted you, periphery.

[@sonicboom20078]

Completely agree with you.

[@Popabuddy1]

Whenever I listened to this song after the event for the first time... I got chills. I was like, " Did I really just get chills from The Scourge?" That's when I thought for a little bit, and slapped myself in the face for doubting these geniuses.

[@666dreamboat]

See this 25 minutes ago whilst doing a standard "what's grooving with periphery" check, make my excuses and leave, 12:30am arrive in my studio, Crank my monitors, play this song, life just got a lot better. I'd like to thank Periphery, Yamaha and Top Secret for making this such an enjoyable experience. I need to get a shock collar that goes off when the album is released.

[@thealgorithm_]

The Scourge = Uncle Scrooge = Donald = dolan Mystery solved. I will be disappointed if this is not a concept album about dolan.

[@osnad]

It's actually a concept album about DotA. "The Scourge" = Dota 1 version of "The Dire" And Juggernaut is a hero in Dota.

[@4Shaman]

Ad seriously?

[@IcarusNadir]

Ificecreamwasaname Itwouldbemine just a theory

[@justinbrown1867]

#logic

[@zacintoshplus]

It would indeed be pretty sweet if this album was about me.

[@johnnymartinez733]

I will survive I will survive Surviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!

[@ragekage209]

Wow. I was a little skeptical for the first minute but by the end I was sitting in awe. This is so good. I can't wait. I need more. Holy shit.

[@chopstix906]

This may be my favorite song of the two albums not only because of how good the song is itself but where it comes in on the album and story. This is definitely a breaking point for the main character and listening through the album up to 1:45 and finally at 2:29 is one of the most intense moments I've ever experienced while listening to music. I would love to hear another concept album from Periphery because they've proven they know how to tell a story.

[@eden4532]

Am I the only one who's favorite song released so far is this one? The other two are good but I think people look at these songs individually than as a piece in a whole album. This feels the most cinematic and emotional out of all of them Spencer fucking nails this song with note selection to convey the perfect emotion and atmosphere. It starts slowly luring you into a darker passage then Spencer starts screaming and singing into that dark ass section in the middle the gives you a calm before the storm. Spencer the just explodes with his vocals and that last shriek he gives just feels like the character is trying to escape some sort of thing. The instrumentals just make the song feel like your walking towards your doom and groovy at the same time. This song was perfect the complaints comes from the tech metal fans not the ones anticipating a concept album, a cinematic story.

[@ShredST]

If this song is the only one they released so far, I'd have preordered the album.

[@andypentose]

Spencer's choice of notes are so good, one note on a guitar riff and well placed melodic content from the vocals is damn impressive.

[@pcsmall]

This is definitely one of the best vocal performances on a modern metal album that I've heard, and that's coming from a Heavy Devy fan.

[@Langtw]

I'll contribute to the speculation, based on the little information we have right now. Personally, I think the story will include some kind of ancient evil, released during this song. "Now that the entrance is opened wide, this black all around makes its way inside", If you look at some of the pre-order bundles with t-shirts, one has some kind of awful creature on it, presumably what happens when you get infected by "The Scourge", or some entity responsible for the scourge. Spencer screams what sounds "I am now free" at 2:27, possibly as the voice of whatever the monster is. The Omega artwork has what looks like a cabin in the woods with the ground beneath it cracking open. Presumably, the protagonist does something in the cabin that inadvertently releases the scourge, and he has to find some way to defeat it.

[@Demiurge66]

Wow, so many shitty fans, negative opinions and assumptions off of a teaser song out of 17 songs? If you're actually a Periphery fan you wouldn't be complaining about this song, you would have already known that the new material was going to be different and something fresh apart from P1 and P2, and that they were going to take Juggernaut in a new direction musically and creatively and Clear was a preview of that which was a mini concept EP. They are not trying to copy there previous work and do stuff they already did in the past and repeat history so I don't see the big surprise here. This song isn't bad, it's just different then what you expected from Periphery(which is a good thing), it's still periphery but in a new direction. I like the song personally and can't wait for more teasers.

[@StormshadowGames]

For anyone questioning this track in any way, I ask you to get a pair of headphones, lay down in a blacked out room, turn up the volume, and just sit there (maybe with your eyes closed) and let it play. You'd be a liar to say you didn't get any chills from this. Great job Misha and Co, I can't wait to hear it all

[@Josiah-ve6su]

2:30 and on is probably the most epic thing I've ever heard

[@TheMustaineman]

When I actually looked at the lyrics... I realized that this song hits me on a level deeper than anything else by them Sponce, you is are genious.... I was in a very dark time in my life when I heard it, and later when I actually understood it. You'll notice Im actually here to post this. Thank you....

[@thurmanmerman6173]

Periphery​ Solid work, gentlemen. Might I suggest a few tips though? I wish you'd incorporate more quad-polymetric algorithms and dissonant quarter-step freudian scales. Most proto-post-melodic bands from Sweden understand the importance of this, and have reasoned out the stagnancy of neo-classical contemporary modes through scrutinizing referentialism and heterophonic schizophasia, (because let's face it, song structure is a 20 year old dog in human diapers). Few bands from the states have followed suit to this turn of events (see Behold The Arctopus), but unfortunately have little to no positive reception from the masses. As for mixing/production, I strongly prefer the direction that your fellow contemporaries in the underground djent scene are "setting sail in", as the youth says these days. Though an individual who simply follows the common fad might claim it is repetitive, they understand the consistency of a mix with richly reverb-saturated snare triggers, and high-gain high-pass filter trimmed rhythm tones (see also: the Steve Urkel preset). But to wrap this up, I highly recommend studying metatextual chromatic patterns to better understand music theory from the roots. It could really help you better understand monism in a musical context. Cheers! :) tips fedora*

[@MrGolden43]

I dont know what you just said...but it was beautiful.

[@MishaMansoor]

Is it weird that hair grew on my neck as I nodded whilst reading this? I think I need a scarf!

[@whodoesuthinkiam]

Misha Mansoor I think I just saw a fedora sprout atop your head, M'djentalmen

[@DreamingTheatric]

Comment of the year's end goes to...

[@mosj9876]

how bout you just play what you like? plus isnt your name from that little plump kid from bad santa?

[@michaelfjmusic]

*LET ME PREDICT THE COMMENTS FOR THIS VIDEO:* 1. 0-0-1-0-12-0-1-0 2. Djent isn't a genre! 3. Copied off of Meshuggah 4. [A7X, BVB, BOTDF] sucks!!! 5. Comment about Spencer's sexuality or signing ability Anyway, awesome song, Periphery!!! Love the vibe of the new song!!!

[@apterous420]

reminds me of in flames band from sweden

[@kuroodo_]

You forgot one. 6. Not kvlt or tr00 enough

[@DingusMcBrungus]

No way man, no one would dare question Sponce's signing ability, his signatures are flawless

[@KaraethonOfficial]

leandro5455 don't forget number 7: Br00tal. Or is it brvtal? I forget.

[@jessea4438]

Why does Spencer's sexuality matter? IDK what it is, but let the guy do whatever he wants.

[@mickmakhool598]

I get the chills every time I hear that scream at 1:30.

[@NoiseOnFire]

I'll be honest. I've listened to this song a couple of times and I didn't like it at first, but I guess it's now growing in me. It's not what I was expecting and I kinda feel glad that they have surprised me again. I don't feel that wow factor I felt on their other stuff, but I do feel such a deep darkness that it makes this unique in it's own way. I hope the rest of the album surprises me aswell. Thanks Periphery

[@quasarsoup5290]

I get this song, it's not insanely technical or melodic, it's just really dark. It reminds me a little bit of Ji, but a lot darker.

[@JayShockblast]

I enjoy the song thoroughly and can't wait the full release. Keep up the killer work.

[@fisherbenson2670]

Ok, so after a fair amount of listening, I’ve decided that Periphery isn’t really my thing. I don’t really like the clean vocals, some of the riffs are just ehh, and overall it’s not quite what I’m looking for. BUT, I keep coming back to this track for 1:49 - 3:08. That section is fucking HAUNTING. The riff, the slow build up, the growls in the background, and the vocals when the breakdown hits, OH MY GOD! I NEEEEEED more of that sound!!!

[@r2r322]

Along with satellites in DAT part, here in 2:55 Spencer does some of the most aggressive-punch-imgonnafuckingkillyou lines he has ever sang. Absolute gold and prolly one the most dense lines i,ve heard with that up and down.

[@dropkickproductiontx]

3:21 to the end, and *ESPECIALLY* 3:33...*so powerful*

[@nickknee3515]

This song and The Event go so well together, so perfectly done by Misha and the crew. Around the time I was listening to this I was watching Cartoon Networks Infinity Train and it somehow made that show make sense and put a dark feeling and meaning to that show. IDK I might be weird but I don't care.

[@JohnAldenDavis]

Their new music is being released on my birthday?!?! BOOYAKASHA!!!

[@kuroodo_]

Happy bday

[@shadyblitz]

SAME

[@12ealDealOfficial]

College Humor reference? Also, CONGRATS!

[@JohnAldenDavis]

I had meant the two albums will be released on my birthday, but thanks anyway! 12ealDeal, I honestly did not know that it was a College Humor reference. Makes that word all the more rad-tastic.

[@xLatch]

John Davis It's a Borat reference you neanderthals.

[@skwidee13]

Pretty much every gripe I've had with Periphery doesn't apply to this track. Sure their old riffage was insane, but this song actually carries an idea and goes somewhere in 4 minutes rather than just being a mish-mash of djent rhythms. All of that makes 2:55 feel even heavier just because of the musical context. I'm pumped for this album now. Way pumped.

[@MisterFawx]

The Scourge is a single track off of a PAIR of CONCEPT ALBUMS. Take one song out of context from a concept album, and of course you're going to be disappointed. Misha has said that Juggernaut is the album they've wanted to make for a while, and finally had the ability to. Periphery isn't trying to compete with genre or style or another artist. Periphery is a collection of musicians creating the way that they want to, and that's way better than the empty, metallic, djent noises that pervade the rest of the genre.

[@Codence666]

Periphery has never let me down with any of their music, ever. Everything fits together so perfectly, they just make you FEEL. My girlfriend bought us tickets to the show at Irving Plaza last night (her first prog metal show) and she didn't know what to expect. I feel safe in saying she's slowly getting converted to a Peripheral.

[@KentRodgman]

ugh. so good. This goes to show the epic level of songwriting they've stepped into. It's not just stringing riffs together. This song will make much more sense in the context of the rest of the album too. Gets a little Threat Signally at 3:00 too. Love it..

[@spikerspb]

Love the way how Misha and Mark chatting there. Can't wait more for the album and your concert in Saint-Petersburg.

[@Invidious065]

I'm getting a serious Vildhjarta vibe from this track. It definitely isn't a "single" single, if that makes any sense, but I like it. I was definitely more excited when MTD and Scarlet dropped but this needs the whole album to go along with it as a concept song. Fingers crossed.

[@Tarkess]

They're calling it the "lead track" for a reason, it's kinda hard to make a single on a concept album.

[@Shr3dward]

lol do you even listen to vildhjarta? If they sounded like this, i would commit suicide. For one thing vildhjarta actually have good guitar tone

[@dropkickproductiontx]

Djenty Cat Really? I always thought Vildhjarta's tone was way too tinny...Sounds like they stick a high pass filter on it and call it a day.

[@Shr3dward]

dropkickproductiontx I guess I just think that periphery's tone is sorta generic djenty tone, whilst vildhjarta actually try something new.

[@dropkickproductiontx]

Djenty Cat idk, I don't even know why Periphery gets called "djent" anyway. They have such a huge conglomeration of different sounds that they're one of those bands that you just classify as "metal". You can't really put a subgenre on them to me.

[@NielsTozer]

Misha, (if ever you see my comment, we never no), Periphery as been pretty much my favorite band for the last couple of years, and when I listen to Periphery II, I see visuals like an epic Hayao Miyasaki movie like "castle in the sky" or "princess mononoke". Maybe I'm the only one who is seeing those things, but if ever you understand what I mean, would you think I will still see those things I love In this upcomming album?

[@Camburg44]

I like this song by them, but I hope there will be some insane riffs like in Make Total Destroy, in these 2 albums

[@bmanna495]

it's a concept album, so every piece is gonna be different, also every band doesn't release their best song before the album comes out

[@Camburg44]

Giuseppe William Giamundo It's a concept album!? Hooray!

[@Eidolon11]

CamMack44 Concept DOUBLE album :)

[@rhcp357]

***** don't be silly

[@Eidolon11]

Aden Mendoza ugh, the only reason i can tell when its mark's riff is cause theres usually some sick arpeggios or some super fast drumming behind it., i.e. scarlet. Which used to be a haunted shores song. Aside from that, you can barely tell who is who.

[@th31cyf1r3]

I was not prepared for that climax after 2:21, you guys really killed it with this song. I've preordered Juggernaut and I don't think those CDs are ever going to leave my car.

[@mickstrait6951]

Sounds sinister as fuck. I know it's only a snippet, but Misha wasn't kidding when he said that this album would sound different. I'm sure there will be songs that are more reminiscent of the Periphery that people are used to, but Periphery is capable of covering such a huge spectrum stylistically that nothing should really be a surprise anymore. I'm real interested to know what the rest of the album will be like. People are already starting to bitch and moan, but how can you be so quick to pass so much judgment without even knowing how this song ties into the album, let alone it's respective disc? There's nothing wrong with criticism, but some of the claims that people are making/conclusions that they're jumping to are downright ridiculous.

[@boomguitarjared]

Extremely well said. Ah am really loukin fowahd tou wut the rest of 'er sounds like asvwell.

[@IndianaJono]

I'm just blown away by the great album artwork on both CD's. Been a long time since I felt that way about album artwork!

[@Zyborggian]

This sounds like it's only a small part of a huge piece of music.

[@HauntedShoresDC]

Indeed!

[@Zyborggian]

OH SHIT MARK. Thanks for your reply validating my estimation! I love Racecar (Even though I know Mish originally wrote it) and always have been hoping you guys to go back to longform compositions so YAAAAY

[@KARTOFFELSALADD]

hey !

[@SmangItDrums]

If people are judging the rest of the material on this one track, then I have a feeling that you'll be sorely mistaken. This comes off as one of the darker, more vocal-centric tracks on the whole collection. Spencer's vocals simply work for the band. Their powerful, emotive, and loaded with variety and dynamics. The guitar work is dark and powerful, as well, something that this band should be very proud of. The drums are great and complimentary, as they take a back seat to the outstanding vocal delivery. I'm sure there will be others similiar to it (but not exactly the same), but its a great step in the right direction. For every "djent" band trying to recreate Periphery's first record, Periphery are crafting first-rate progressive metal with their own stamp on it. In other words, it's "kvlt" and "tr00" enough.

[@AdamSalma]

Another reversed mix album... Misha could you swap the left-right mix of the drums next time so us drummers can visualise Matt playing as opposed to hearing a live performance :P (not that he'll ever see this, why am i trying)

[@kayvonsari7516]

I'm certainly sure the mix is in drummers perspective, man.

[@ee2610]

Kayvon Sari Nah brah the hi hat is definitely in the right channel, you're wearing your headphones backward

[@kayvonsari7516]

Easy E That might be the stack cymbal you could be talking about. Toms go from left to right. I don't know though, let me make sure I'm not actually wearing it backwards.

[@ee2610]

I hear a hat opening and closing in the right channel

[@AdamSalma]

Kayvon Sari Yeah dude you're right, my bad. My speakers were on the wrong side because thats what i did when listening to their second album, which had a reversed mix. Forgot to change them back :)

[@usafschue]

Feels like sailing with a storm on the horizon, and then you're in the storm in turbulent seas. I like that you guys are paying even more attention to dynamics! Sincerely- a new djentophile.

[@VigilSerus]

Dank VildhjarsseracT vibe. Loving this a lot.

[@DrummerRF]

I get why people tend to hate the Djent label, its because there are loads of musicians that just takes the stereotypes and try to profit from doing what 1000 more people are doing. There are only a very view actual 'extended range metal' bands that really have their own thing but man, Periphery. Those guys just keep fcking reinventing music every single time. Its so amazing and just when you thought you heard it all they release this... Its so incredibly epic. And best of all, its so incredibly new!!!

[@tcarafi]

Apparently this is not even the full version of the song. The tracklist says "The Scourge (5:36)"

[@jfrets15]

It's probably an ambient interlude that flows into the next track.

[@MishaMansoor]

It's an interlude and theme from the album, but we aren't giving that away with this.

[@chrisiancervantes3344]

Misha Mansoor what pickups are you using on this album?

[@behindthen0thing]

Chrisian Cervantes Juggernaut - Bare Knuckle Pickups

[@GiakMind]

Misha Mansoor Interlude is before the song..true?

[@omegaminus]

I certainly don't have any complaints. I've loved this band in all of its forms since 2010, and I can't wait to hear all of Juggernaut!

[@seanmartin2519]

Lyrics: (as far as I can make out) As I sit with eyes heavy, omens clear Face down in seclusion, the evil steer What drives the stake within my heart? This man he fell apart Now that the entrance is open wide This black all around makes it way inside What have you done? Will hate abide? Where is my death invitation? Elation? Dead wind swirling beneath these prayers I hide I’d give my life for a taste of, taste of, what lies beyond that damn place now Fire burns, rising beneath these sins I’m tied` I leave my life for the void I am the slave Survive I will survive Glass ceilings above drop rage upon them Crashing upon them Stone cold fist and a memory running on the bloodstains of a blade The blood that is spilled shall start my serenade to you I will survive I will survive Survive!

[@Tryder50]

I think my favorite thing about Periphery and why they've become one of my all-time favorite bands is because they write complicated and intricate yet simplistically all at the same time. Which means I think it sounds good on my first listen, but I usually don't get the true vibe of the song until I've listened to it for a while longer. It's rare to find a group that can write both complicated and catchy songs on the same album let alone do it in the same song. This album doesn't sound quite as catchy as P2 or Clear, but I can tell it's one of those albums that's going to keep getting better each time I listen to it. Can't wait for the full album to drop and I'll see you on tour in ATL! Much love and respect Mark, Misha, Jake, Spencer and crew!

[@TheHollowedLA]

Periphery: The Musical

[@jesperbonde571]

Periphery proves to me yet again that they are true masters of melody and metal. I've been listening to the first albums practically nonstop since I heard All new materials, years back. And I'm still loving every second of it. Only the second band that ever achieved to do that to me. The first being danish rock legends Dizzy Mizz Lizzy. Different genre, but they knew their shit too. Or actually knows since they're coming back. Its gonna be a great year for music in 2015.

[@raresmacovei8382]

At the beginning I wasn't completely sure it was Spence. Then the growl came and I was sure. Still, is this it? The cleans were close to too cleanly in PII. Now it's downright pop.

[@IcarusNadir]

It's only 1 song, there are 2 albums to listen to.

[@CEMETARYKING]

Clean vocals does not mean it's pop music. If you want something brutal for the sake of being brutal, don't listen to periphery.

[@jmanis92]

LeMortalPanda You are right cleans vocals don't mean pop, but the way spencer sings is very poppy to be honest. I feel like with each album periphery releases he makes them more poppy.

[@CEMETARYKING]

It's his own style so it's pretty normal. He's a pop vocalist converted into a metal vocalist.

[@michaelstewart4461]

So, wait, clean singing with no grit added equals pop? Is it because they have bluesy notes? So bluesy vocals are pop?

[@richarddickson9010]

Before everyone goes off on a tangent about this song (good or bad), remember Juggernaut is supposedly a fully blown concept album (read: Metropolis Pt.2 or Ayreon, etc) so a single 250 second passage isn't really representative of the entire album, since it's supposed to be listened to in it's entirety

[@troudepet3]

This is darkly beatiful

[@nickbroomhallmusic]

Periphery has yet to disappoint me.

[@J-MLindeMusic]

Pretty much every riff from the studio updates is in this song. :D

[@joshharbaugh8800]

I'm honestly confused as to why there is hate or even dislike on this song. You are all entitled to your opinions, but I personally am in love with the haunting beauty found in The Scourge. The entire song building up to the climax at the end gives me goosebumps every time I hear it and this is one of my new favorite Periphery songs. Really has me psyched to hear the rest of the albums.

[@alex0589]

Thoughts: Me listening: "Matt Halpern is a cool drummer and i like his band, im curious about the next records, ill wait and see if i like it" Me reading the comments section: "Oh my tits, people are awful why cant they just prpfrfrhfrfrhfhrr *dies." *Meanwhile: Mark Holcomb: "Thank you?

[@HauntedShoresDC]

thank you... ?

[@alex0589]

***** ahaha

[@BenSairinMusic]

I dont care what anyone thinks, its simple. Periphery will always be one of my favorite bands. I was on Musicianforums when i heard Misha posting stuff about his demos before vocals were on and before their first album, the music is really inspiring. I was a fan back then, and always will be!

[@Eightane]

Spencer's note at approx. 03:40 ... I actually grew extra balls in my chest hair. Hardcore af

[@danielsegura9621]

These songs are so much better when you know the lyrics.

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

Amazing!!!!

[@SmangItDrums]

YESSIR!!

[@Sleesball1]

This song is special.

[@will4282]

Yo, so check this out. Because this is part of a concept album (part of a story), and this particular track happens in the middle of the album, I didn't want to hear it out of context. Regardless of that, I still wanted to be in on what the P was up to! So I muted this bitch and started browsing those comment sections, and here's what the song seems to all be about; David Draimen and Corey Taylor have combined, and now collectively have a much higher voice register, which apparently has sexual preferences towards other voices of the same gender. As David Taylor sings over a backwards drummer, mark and jake are playing a trance remix of a darkthrone song in the back of a cave, while Misha strums a single, drowned out power chord on a cool guitar. Dolan plays a guest solo at 1:56. Sounds awesome! I'm too pumped.

[@garebrylls]

This song gets better and better every time I listen to it. At first I was like "meh," now I'm singing along with spenc going WHERE IS MY DAMN INVITATION!

[@bobroutley2407]

SUUUURRRRRVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVEEEE

[@Alopexus]

Can't wait for this release. Just over 80 minutes of new material from my favorite band? I can get behind that! Thanks for the preview guys.

[@KOBEvisceratoR]

So strange that the first minute really reminds me of Alien Ant Farm... underrated band!

[@HauntedShoresDC]

thank you?

[@ADeatonic]

***** It's out, you guys are just AAF wannabes. :)

[@KOBEvisceratoR]

***** Anytime based Mark

[@joe6773j]

Alien Ant Farm? Are you fucking kidding me? The year 2000 called: it wants its shitty band back.

[@KOBEvisceratoR]

Joe P That's what I thought..... until I listened to them

[@HDWpowopo]

Awesome Song!!!! Spencer's vocals are amazing and the end riff is awesome.

[@matthewatta586]

Periphery's self titled got me hooked, Periphery II was great until the similar style to the previous album started getting old and uninteresting, but this is new and different. It'll be very interesting to see what they have done on the rest of these songs, cause I'm enjoying this sense of freshness. I don't want a carbon copy of Make Total Destroy or Racecar. They are absolutely phenomenal songs, but each member has far to much talent to waste it on unoriginal, lazy material.

[@MishaMansoor]

Someone else disagreed with you, who do we listen to?

[@daymanfighterofthenightman1800]

Misha Mansoor Listen to God Misha, for he shall carry you through all turmoils... *laughs and walks away*

[@MishaMansoor]

Darkway Prive John Petrucci is here?!

[@daymanfighterofthenightman1800]

Well played sir...

[@tigerhearted87]

I like this song, i hear a bit more progressive sound in it, i think this album will be one of my favorites!

[@taylorwhite636]

This song helped me stop myself from committing suicide more than once. Thank you, Periphery. I will survive.

[@brycedurand6937]

i wish spencer did more screamming around 2:55

[@joep3211]

This is honestly my favorite Periphery song. It's a reasonable length, and then 2:29 and then the chugs after it are so epic.

[@goldilox811]

With a few changes, this could be amazing, it just seems.. I cant really say how but it just doesn't feel like Periphery to me, yet.

[@MishaMansoor]

Please send us a list of the changes you need asap, if you get them to us by Dec 4th we can have them fixed in time for album release!

[@goldilox811]

Misha Mansoor Gr8 b8 m8, i r8 your b8 8/8, str8 apprici8. I can rel8. No h8, we should convers8!

[@GrumpyGrebo]

Misha Mansoor Your sarcasm is very much appreciated, saved me a few choice words to this guy haha.

[@goldilox811]

GrumpyGrebo Lets hear those choice words pimp

[@MishaMansoor]

PantieWeiner Hagermenjensen Still waiting, chief!

[@prophetpool]

I'm not sure what I'm more excited about when Periff releases new material: the actual material, or the comment section of each song.

[@JohnC546]

A lot of the criticism on this seems to be on the style not being like the first album, particularly the vocals. The first album was a lot faster, utilized more harsh vocals, and was a bit more "crazy". I think they've evolved to become more sophisticated and varied stylistically, and that's progression, I think. Spencer is a great vocalist for both styles. The first album had a lot more of a Messhugah-ish influence with the speed, and added more melody to that speed. Now, they're using that style but adding other styles of prog into it (Dream Theater pretty strong influence) and I feel like on the album they will have a very good balance of the two.

[@Koivisto147]

It took 3 minutes but that paid off. I like the Townsend vibe. And the interlude at 2:00 sounds reminds me of Pinkly Smooth, lol.

[@_NotEnoughMana]

Why is it that whenever a band releases a new album, they/the record label always has to select the weakest track from the album to tease everyone with?

[@supraxtrem]

smokejc this guy knows what's up

[@ObscuredInside]

Matzerium Plot twist: smokejc is a woman

[@jordanmiller3532]

You're a doucher haha.

[@ayybudayy]

I discovered this band when they opened up for dream theater. Been a fan ever since and they are nice guys ad well. Definitely gonna check out this album.

[@Steve-yy8nb]

I love the black metal vibe without them playing in the black metal style....or maybe that's just me! pretty fucking tight.....

[@OpenTheNile]

I don't think you know what black metal is.

[@CrushedToTheDepths]

If you're talking around 2:16 I think it's more of a Slipknot feel. Pretty sure Spencer has been steering more that direction when it comes to harsh vocals.

[@Steve-yy8nb]

yeah I was talking of the area of 2:05. the vocal line made me think of 90's lo fi black metal but haha yano TO EACH HIS OWN you fucking tool bag haha Open The Nile

[@OpenTheNile]

Now I am sure you don't know what black metal is. Thank you for confirming but you know to each his own.

[@Steve-yy8nb]

no problem buddy.

[@ConTraBill]

So cool to see a band that actually responds to their youtube comments.

[@Symeri]

Sounds great but the vocals sound a bit drowned in the mids?

[@simenandreas]

Totally agree.. little hard to really hear him

[@wils_conor]

I was thinking that, some notes just getting lost a little :/

[@kuroodo_]

Simen Andreas Knudsen You must be deaf. I can hear him clearly....

[@MaxwellKozen]

blame KZbin compression. it'll sound better in better quality.

[@bearfacedrummer]

Some people could say that there are other "djent" bands that are better than Periphery but they have something that make you want to listen to their music and almost never get enough of them, this is something that most bands like monuments don't have (IMO)

[@13Shafiq666]

Lyrics : As I sit with eyes heavy, omen's clear Face down in seclusion, the evil steer What drives the stake within my eye? This many fell apart Now that the entrance is open wide This black all around makes it's way inside What have you done? Will hate abide? Where is my damn invitation? Elation? Dead glimpse lurking beneath this prison, I I give my life for a taste of Taste of What lies beyond the dead place now Fire burns rising beneath these sins in time I gave my life for the void I have not tried It's over I will survive Collapse ceilings... rage upon them Raging upon them Stone cold system memory lying on the blunt end of the pain The blunt at you This time I serenade to you I will survive I will survive Survive

[@ayrtonsavard4007]

Feeling it Misha. I got chills with a few different sections of this song, mix is incredible. Coming from a fan since P1 I think you guys are evolving perfectly. Pretty stoked for the album!

[@NACHOTHEIST]

These guys are amazing musicians, to me. They have made it clear time and time again that they will do what they want. They are musicians. If you want music for the masses, listen to more pop stuff. Even then, some pop music is beautiful. Look at Lady Gaga's solo piano stuff, she is a "better" musician then most of us.... I believe the musical world will see a day where genres and bias is dissolved and people appreciate music for what it is. Vibrations triggering emotions. I literally love all music. I listen to Tune Yards, for fucks sake. And I write fun guitar stuff. I love all music, and you people should try it. It's fun. You get pissy less often.

[@dropkickproductiontx]

FUCKING. THIS. I like you, dude.

[@anthonylee9365]

I Love you.

[@ad5621]

I listen to metal, classical, jazz, electronic, old rock, and you are exactly right, IT'S FUN to be open-minded!

[@MusicMan1513]

After listening to this about 5 times, the song has really grown on me.