Periphery "Zagreus" Is BRUTAL & Beautifully Progressive

[@MJ-vd8bj]

Wildfire is incredible, but Zagreus is just another level. Especially the melodic/anthemic part after the solo is pure goosebumps

[@alexk3352]

Followed by that series of heavy djenty riffs. So thicc.

[@surtrgio]

I kind off expected the hades nod but I was still surprised when it hit

[@METALBIRB]

Didn't notice until afterwards!

[@igorqmoreira]

I’ve been playing Hades right now, so the name Zagreus already gave me that metal gear solid **!** Looking at the album song names, the last one is “Thanks Nobuo” 😂 expecting some Final Fantasy or Chrono Trigger nods in there

[@rtiq270]

​@@igorqmoreira I was the opposite; I had Hades sitting in my library untouched for the longest time, but listening to this song made me finally sit down and play it. I must've spent 4-5 days straight playing it, I absolutely fell in love with that game. Super excited for the sequel!

[@ding1r]

This is my favorite of the singles

[@Jessicarodriguez-lk1nb]

As someone who plays Hades, I absolutely LOST MY MINDDDDD that they included the theme song

[@juankamehameha]

My favorite of the 2 singles. Pretty sure Mrak took the lead on the riffage

[@METALBIRB]

Mrak is a beast

[@wormengine]

Mrak from poryphery 🥰

[@inshambles2]

@@wormengine polipheric

[@Penguino19]

I still can't decide if I like wildfire or zagreus more, I just love the two

[@squibby4410]

Four Lights riff shows up at 3:00 in the song, so sick!

[@HakujooX]

BINGO!

[@yuugur666]

Also right before the Hades motif

[@sweettangoTIMMY]

What I love about the song is that at 7:20, they include the sound effect when Zagreus, the main character in the game "Hades," dies. Definitely the inspiration for the song, and it's an amazing touch

[@yuugur666]

Also plays when Hades dies. It's a sound of both success and failure.

[@Short_Potato]

It's the most prominent motif used in the game's music throughout.

[@Uhirgz]

Im such a sucker for melodic stuff, especially when Periphery does it so yeah this has definitely been my favorite haha

[@Kuppenbecker]

Between Periphery and Sleep Token’s new releases, I have no more swimmers to release

[@Ana7hema]

4:38 I really like this part and it's done really well cause it seems it's the case for many people ^^

[@opethvarium418]

Actually idk which one I like more at this point of the two. My prog metal heart is so happy 🖤 Edit: jacket.

[@amytt1996]

I guess the only "con" we might have for both the singles is attached to the prog idea, basically. It's not very beginner friendly and may be very hard to keep up if you're new to this world. With that being said, the songs are straight bangers and Zagreus is my favorite one.

[@Sonic_Kirbo]

That’s what I love about these songs, it takes more than one listen to catch everything and for them to really hook into you, these are awesome tracks.

[@ryang3225]

Nah there’s no complaints loved em all the way through but wildfire is immediately goated

[@flufficornss]

that isnt necessarily a con since not everything can be for everyone, and by trying to make it so it wouldn't be the same song

[@AllOutOfEnemies1]

Periphery just isn't for noobs I guess. Jk, I just don't understand what "beginner friendly" means in terms of music

[@iredi2214]

Jacket Both of these tracks are amazing as expected! I cannot wait for the new album dude.

[@ChaseHoltonDev]

Djesuuuuusssssss. This is amazing.

[@IRT0814]

Hell yeah I got here early!!!!! Total banger!!! DJACKET!!

[@TheDjentleman77]

I can’t decide which one I like better, both are incredible in their own way. 🤘🏻🔥 #djacket

[@jimmottola]

The album better have the words “Miseraaay” and “duality” or I’ll rage.

[@TheRtRevKaiser]

The vocals on this track remind me of Finch, especially from Say Hello to Sunshine, I dunno if I'm just imagining that. I feel like that band doesn't get its due, that album was way ahead of its time.

[@samconran]

Love it, both singles have got me so hyped for the year! Mrak

[@joshgerschutz361]

Loving both of the new tracks. You know its good when the jacket comes off

[@wes8723]

That part that starts at 4:38 in this video really reminds me of Protest the Hero, Rody Walker kinda vocal lines

[@METALBIRB]

Spencer has mentioned Rody as an influence. That part is so PTH and I love it

[@creatinovic]

my favorite part of the two singles :)

[@HakujooX]

For old Periphery fans! Note the references and bits used from JUGGERNAUT so far!

[@codybeinert1109]

Periphery is a band that I respect more than I regularly enjoy I guess. I don't know if it's necessarily because I find their music that challenging or anything, but I for whatever reason cannot get into Spencer's voice, even though I thoroughly appreciate his range, passion, and creativity as a vocalist. Still looking forward to this album though, it will definitely be one of 2023's most interesting prog metal albums for sure. Also, DJACKET

[@Ana7hema]

Strangely that's how I feel too. Spencer is a great vocalist, one of the most impressive. His performance on Satellites is crazy to hear. Still, I'm not a fan of his way of singing, of delivering words. It depends on the songs. I'm listening to their albums currently and they are many songs that got my attention more than others.

[@codybeinert1109]

@@Ana7hema Yeah, his vocal delivery and word phrasing can be a bit too over-the-top for my taste, especially since he has such a high-pitched voice.

[@Nornfang]

im in the same boat. i was a huge periphery fan when i was first getting into metalcore, but after hearing vocalists from bands like invent and currents etc. i just can’t help but feel like is screaming technique is just kinda…..bad? idk you can hear the strain in his voice, how hard he struggles to get them out. his screams sound like nails on a chalkboard uncomfortable almost lol. his lows though were new, they weren’t bad tbh

[@G5XD]

He’s got a “zesty” voice. I hated his voice at first but I honestly really like it now.

[@kellybrincks]

It sounds like this is Periphery having ZERO f$*ks to give and I'm here for it \m/

[@divodiaz]

the solo on this song is just on another level, it's like John Petrucci joined in giving Jake advice again, like in Periphery 2.

[@karl00l]

Those nightmare/hellsca[e vibing grooves killed it. Ill need to take off my jacket think and get around to playing Hades.

[@8020drummer]

Harkonens are BRUTAL

[@trs5127]

Damn that poppy section in the middle kinda reminds me of old school pop punk. Panic at the disco kind of stuff And the outro is very very Starset. Very Starset. Add some synths that feel like they're transporting you to space and then it's basically a Starset outro

[@iscariot90]

One of my favorite songs by them. Also djacket.

[@JustinScottRiffs]

No fans were harmed in the making of this video 😆

[@thebuckethatguy]

The clean vocal parts in this remind me of the Dear Hunter!

[@edgarrodriguez5592]

Glad I found your channel bro! Sleep Token brought me to it 🤘

[@DillSkin]

Djacket. These songs are soooo good

[@Kelly.sapphire]

Love both songs but I think I like this one slightly better.

[@nelsonjere17]

Anyone catching the dedication to the video game “Hades”? This song fucking rules! Oh, and Jacket

[@Jefftarnish]

Shout out to the masterclass comedian that said Pearl Djam

[@septima1789]

I didn't know Spencer could pigsqueal lmao I got obliterated by this track

[@matsuoka9559]

Last year when they were still working on the album, Spencer posted on his instagram that he learned a bunch of new vocal techniques that he’s so excited to use on a record and DAMN did he deliver

[@hardcase-69]

This song slaps harder than uncle daddy on whiskey night

[@daywalker0082]

Djacket, that was fire ill be at the next live stream ;) hope we get to see Prriphery live this year!

[@StevenKrug]

Seeing them the day the album drops on tour with Underoath and Loathe! Can’t wait to get my face melted off.

[@scoopskiii]

@@StevenKrug I’m seeing em march 4th but I really hope to hear both these songs live

[@theellimistlives]

Periphery ain’t fucking around this year god damn

[@JGarrison51285]

When have they ever not?🤣 Everything they drop is heat

[@messenoire53]

guess who's back 😃Dealer - Show Me The Body

[@gtrmadman4127]

Wax wings is the best vocals I have ever herd

[@tallgrayandgruesome]

The vocals remind me a little at times of Tallah.?.

[@ryang3225]

Yea!!!! Bro I’m the only one I thought that felt this. It’s definitely the odd vocal patterns. It’s definitely a good thing to be compared to.

[@tallgrayandgruesome]

@@ryang3225 definitely!

[@Laros82]

Djacket indeed neds to com off with Sick tracks like this!

[@adamkennard8489]

Omg this is is good

[@totallynellybelly]

I think before it goes into the orchestra portion there’s a shout out to the video game hades

[@sebastiengilbert2246]

Those 2 singles remind me of old Protest the Hero

[@jacobleblanc7137]

Whoever commented "Off with the Djacket" wins the chat lol

[@AZALEA_HG]

Tomorrow :D

[@mikaruhtinas9223]

Djacket baby

[@chunktaa]

Chat: ZAGREUUSY 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thewonkis]

Does it say zagreus ojln the head of your chair?

[@stinkylobster9751]

Check out Show me the body by Dealer

[@CharlieSarah-u9h]

Just give me members for the u.k version!!!! Im here awesome chorus,s and too fat middle 8,s... Im here, join me for u.k version!!! Bassist? Drummer?

[@SolDissofficial]

DJACKET

[@HackerLordS8tn]

Sexy sax is the .1 difference 🤣🤣

[@METALBIRB]

Lmao

[@ShavidDerf]

Jack it!

[@ShavidDerf]

That was on purpose...

[@ethanbrinkman3401]

Jacket

[@zacharyferguson6526]

Jack it babyyyy

[@adamkennard8489]

Djacket

[@johncuellar117]

*DJACKET* lol

[@vsevolotti]

Djaket is not clothes

[@dl.tatterson]

djacket

[@dl.tatterson]

This one was 10/10 for me

[@Vixfor_]

Djent is not a genre, because genre is not a Djent

[@METALBIRB]

Fuckin mindblown dude

[@Vixfor_]

@@METALBIRB Yep, that's the point man, hahaha!

[@deliveryboy555]

jacket! Periphery Sucks

[@METALBIRB]

Still said the word thooo

[@deliveryboy555]

@@METALBIRB haha I was just doing the "periphery sucks" meme - I love this band (and your reactions)!

[@heavymetalpatriot1149]

I don't like progressives lol

[@dainarose8272]

Jacket

[@hunterashton8855]

Djacket