Polaris - NIGHTMARE [Official Music Video]

In loving memory of Ryan Siew
Nightmare is the second single from our third LP ‘FATALISM’, out now via Resist/Sharptone.
Listen to FATALISM: bfan.link/fata...
LYRICS:
I saw the signs
The signal fires that burned atop the hill
Rising tides and violent skies
All the while the world was standing still
Defenceless as a rat in a cage
Living with our backs to the wall
From the minute we wake
Too sedated to notice
We’re living in a nightmare
A pre-apocalyptic wasteland
Is there no one who can save us
If we refuse to save ourselves?
Our best intentions pave our path to hell
What does it mean to be a captive
In the confines of your mind?
What does it mean to be a hostage
To the enemy inside?
We’ve been here before
I guess we learned nothing
The signs were all but ignored
The planets collide as we all stop and stare
Too jaded to notice
We’re living in a nightmare
A pre-apocalyptic wasteland
Is there no one who can save us
If we refuse to save ourselves?
Our best intentions pave our path to hell
I see their shadows dance on the walls
As voices echo in empty halls
It makes my stomach sink
As I close my eyes and beg for sleep
Chaos kills the calm
Fingers through my palms
I can’t make it stop
Somebody kick the chair and fucking wake me up
Spare your thoughts and prayers
They’ll never be enough
It only tightens the noose
The more we struggle to cut ourselves loose
Every cry rings out like a shot
The streets run red as the forests wither and rot
Declaring with their final breath
Eternal fear is a fate worse than death
But no one’s gonna save us
If we won’t fucking save ourselves
Our best intentions pave our path to hell
We’re living in a nightmare
(Never again will we sleep)
A pre-apocalyptic wasteland
(Until we are weary and weak)
And there’s no one who can save us
If we refuse to save ourselves
Our best intentions pave our path to hell
And you will see me there when they tighten the noose
I deserve this just like the rest of you
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Produced & Engineered by Lance Prenc and Scott Simpson
Mixed and Mastered by Lance Prenc
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Directed / DOP / Edited / VFX / Colour Graded - @thirdeyevisualsau
Producer - Todd Farley
2nd Camera Op / Gaffer - Ed Bellamy
FPV Drone Pilot - Josh Labita
Production Designer - Zak Douglas
Art Assist - Candice Nelson
Production Assistant - Jess Douglas
MUA - Chiara Mocnik
Catering - Carmel and Bernie Farley
BTS - @Rixoncreative
Special Thanks - Harpy Film , Working Heritage , BETA BY STH BNK, BEULAH, Sharegear , Andrew Lock.

[@bruh2876]

Rest in Peace Ryan ❤

[@theRealLeperchaun17]

RIHeaven. Ryan Siew. ❤

[@DarkMustard1337]

Not a fan of these guys but know of their singles....I can not believe what I learned, so damn traggic..kid was talented!!

[@br00talhonesty]

Damn bruh This death hits hard Kid was young

[@darenmccormick2115]

​@@DarkMustard1337 not a fan of Polaris huh? nice try but u fail the touring test......obvious malfunctioning ai robot. u may delete your hard drive now

[@hex_a_lexa]

@@darenmccormick2115 lol while this is actually kind of funny, you do know not everyone has the same tastes as you right? Just sayin 🤷

[@The_irishman_co]

The editing here is absolutely WILD. Song rips but god damn the production team has skills.

[@BlargMyShnoople]

absolute banger as usual. So excited to hear the full album. Keep making Ryan proud boys

[@b4dd1x]

How's it going man? Been loving the content lately

[@T533-V2]

I did not know that matt listens to polaris. Congrats on 1 mil!

[@achieverheel6976]

based music taste

[@12biganalbeads]

🤍

[@PapaScorch22]

Oh shit I used to watch you and the boys all the time. This album gonna be 🔥

[@LDP..]

This song hits harder than ever with everything going on in the world right now !!

[@Andy_Pancake]

So grateful you guys recorded 3 new music videos with Ryan! Rest easy, legend. ❤

[@ayujio9998]

I thought they only released 2 so far

[@Andy_Pancake]

@@ayujio9998They have one more coming

[@mannyblackstar]

Who's Ryan?

[@TheMelonGuy-t4n]

@@mannyblackstar He was the lead guitarist for the band, he sadly passed away in June

[@cucumber1991]

i think i could listen to this 1000 times and i would still get teary eyes

[@melomaniac334]

That chorus! Gets you right in the feels. It's so good to have Ryan forever in this video. His legacy lives on. So many people with so many good stories about what an inspiration Ryan was to them. Rest in Peace...Rest in Power, Ryan. You will always be missed. 🤍

[@yvngrif]

Jamie’s voice is getting better and better each album. He’s really shaping up to be an all time vocalist

[@jamiehails3807]

Thank you so much you legend 🖤

[@Amogusprofessional]

Literally aye, his live vocals are getting so much more insane too

[@elleinad4567]

​@@jamiehails3807the most factual statement! Was that Jake coming in with a scream?!

[@LucasBozovich]

@@elleinad4567yes! He’s also done some screaming on Hypermania

[@elleinad4567]

​@@LucasBozovichthat's right! I forgot he does in that

[@nickdrouillard]

This album is going to hit harder than all the others. Rest In Peace Ryan Siew

[@ebevranken]

So true🥲

[@HedRokkaZ]

The way you wrote this makes me wonder if something has come out around the cause of Ryans death...? I had feared that was what happened. This was a really hard watch. Incredible song though!

[@tcsoup8094]

I’m thankful Ryan was able to share his gift with us while he was here and bless us with part of his soul in the form of his music. Turning this one all the way up for him now 🖤

[@Tiger1016.]

Damnit I was unaware until just now. Devastating. So shell shocked right now. Off to listen to Crooked Path now.

[@bananabo7766]

Thanks Ryan for being such an inspiration and help me get through the hardest moments of my life. I saw Polaris live for the first time last year, I screamed my lungs off for every song because they mean so much too me, I hope he got to know the impact he had on so many like me. You will forever be missed Ryan, Rest in Peace

[@andresgarcia-perez8460]

Freaking teared up when Ryan's guitar solo came up! Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!! RIP Ryan! ❤❤❤

[@_Nibi]

its a great song, but why would you tear up form a guy playing a guitar?? I also never heard a guitar solo.

[@chimpychompy3028]

@@_Nibitheir guitarist died shortly before. So that‘s why

[@Re0Search]

@@chimpychompy3028 How did he die?

[@eamonnmaclachlan3325]

We stand with you all and respect Ryan wholeheartedly. Thank you for the sick riffs brother, rest in peace. ❤

[@RepsyHD]

That was insane 🔥 May the Riffs be with you Ryan 🔥

[@willmellare4368]

3:44 almost had me in tears with that chorus and ryan's beautiful leads

[@nicolaszhang2174]

Reading the comments is how I find out, fuck man I'm devastated. Ryan thank you so much for the art you created and the joy you brought to every music video and concert, as well as the joy you've brought me over the years. An absolute wizard on the guitar, you'll be sorely missed. Condolences to the family, rest in peace legend

[@eragon190]

I've been jamming this track since it dropped, and the guitar tone at 1:40 is still as filthy as it was when I first heard it. If I could inject it into my bloodstream, I would. That's straight gas. RIP Ryan. Your passion for music was infectious, and we will remember you forever.

[@rdmptn3828]

thanks,i was wondering how no one was talking about that short but absolutely insane section at 1:40

[@theecoadventurer]

Filthy is the best word for it! Makes me schrunch my face up and just bang. So gnarley

[@baggymeerkat]

Absolutely fucking stratospheric track guys. An honor and a privilege to be able to share your journey with you. Ryan's memory will live in infamy within the gift of music you have all given us. Love. ❤❤

[@guitarcurrents8767]

Rest in peace Rain. We love you. Forever...

[@chrissevenfold752]

RIP Ryan!! My absolute favorite band of all time. Can't even express how excited I am for this album

[@byronterrill7098]

Feel the exact same way

[@marcel.monashee]

03:00 That Music/Video Combo ! The Explosion sync'd with the Song, so nice !

[@MrTheguitarmachine]

❤ RIP Ryan! We respect all that you and your band have accomplished. Thank you Ryan! Thank you Polaris! 🤘😉🤚 🖤🖤🖤❤❤❤

[@ovahdose2470]

Im not crying... youre crying 😢 ROCK IN PEACE RYAN !!!

[@fran.coper7]

RIP Ryan. Love you, Polaris. Thank you very much, your music makes me SO happy ❤️‍🩹

[@spencerrichardson6366]

I get so fuckin hyped every mf time he says “somebody kick the chair and fuckin wake me up” 🔥 i don’t think these dudes will ever release a song that ain’t a banger

[@Local.Metalhead]

It's nice seeing Ryan so lively, doing what he loved one last time. Rest in Power, my brother. 🥲🤘🏻

[@Finic]

Rest easy Ryan

[@JezzaN1]

Those lyrics hit extra hard. Thank you for sharing this with us, and thank you for continuing to honour Ryan's memory each and every day.

[@adamwilliams7286]

Rest in peace, Ryan! You are missed!!!

[@masonturner4085]

This is gonna be so sad watching ❤ rest in peace Ryan, thank you for all your incredible work, you’ll be missed so much. Truly one of a kind

[@glizzanold]

the leads have so much emotion such a great song

[@Heartbreakqueen_90]

Im patiently waiting for this to drop! Rest Easy Ryan 🙏🏻Thank you to the entire band for your dedication and continuing to make music that feeds our souls!! We love youuu!!! 🖤

[@H4AB]

This video just tore me apart. We miss you already Ryan ❤️

[@milocabral7428]

Miss you Ryan, how proud you must have been of this incredible song and what I’m sure will be an incredible album. You’ll be with us at all times.

[@akaQuzoh]

Ryan will be missed huge. Such a beast guitarist, heaven has some mad riffs now.

[@muntazeerrashid8834]

AMAZING TRACK!!!! Rest in peace Ryan Siew. You will be dearly missed ❤

[@PapaScorch22]

Love that they also credit everyone who was a part of making the video all the way to the caterers. Shows true class. Mad respect 🫡

[@Nfinety8]

I love witnessing a band mature.

[@elleinad4567]

Wow... just wow! The smoke flare got me for some reason! Very moving guys brought a tear on for sure! RIP Ryan❤

[@ptr_grin]

True :')

[@malcomjhy]

We all love you Ryan. Rest in Heaven ❤

[@dbwc1175]

Ryan's lead at the end with Jake's cleans over it.... Chills and tears. Ryan, rest easy. Your legacy is set, your gift to all of us is eternal.

[@roythuroo8037]

I'm 51 and love your music and Ryan Rest in Paradise way to young

[@minecraftsteve2504]

Cant help but keep this on repeat. That melodic chorus is just too heartwrenching Rest in peace king 👑

[@MetalTrenches]

RIP Ryan. Happy for. New music though. Top 5 modern metalcore bands imo

[@seangreenwood6403]

The videography and production team always make their songs pop with the finished and polished visuals and camera work.

[@ThirdEyeVisuals]

Thanks boss

[@endtimes814]

literally tears down my face the entire video

[@Nielssleinniels]

For our friend, brother, legend Ryan

[@JuanCruzFabi]

One of the best guitar riffs of this year, no doubt about it for me

[@deathbeforedishonor1931]

Mad respect for you guys releasing this, I know it couldn’t have been easy. Ryan will be dearly missed. For everyone that was fortunate to know him in life his memory lives on. But for the rest of us like me, he will live on him the music he left for us to enjoy though out the years to come. Rest easy Ryan, and keep making him proud guys. In memory and music. 🤘🏻

[@waddappok6439]

Rest In Peace Ryan 🙏❤️

[@pablorodrigocalvo]

I started following Ryan on his KZbin channel, the first video I saw was a periphery cover he made, I was immediately blown away by his skill. it made me so happy when he joined Polaris. Thanks for everything Ryan

[@richiefoster794]

Ryan will be proud of this song rest in peace dude

[@mattking5738]

THIS JUST BLEW MY MIND HOLY SMOKES DUDES!!! Man, what an incredible song and video, Ryan will forever be a treasure to listen to and what a way to honor him! Cannot wait to see you guys in October to support you all and everything Ryan was about! THANK YOU POLARIS!!!

[@katiadeyne1786]

Me too! Torontoooo! Can't wait. This song just slapped me in the face and blew me away. 😮

[@thornstrikesback]

I thought Polaris announced that their current tour was cancelled?

[@dbwc1175]

@@thornstrikesback they did cancel some European dates, but the Australian and North American tours are on.

[@gabesmith2121]

Simply beautiful rest in peace Ryan

[@connora3145]

This song has proper clicked. Can’t stop playing it now!!!! Everyone in Polaris is so skilled. Rest easy Ryan, hope I’m able to leave half the level of a legacy you have

[@zvchdaniels]

Rest easy Ryan..there is a powerful message behind this song and I hope everyone can wake up to listen to it.

[@chunktaa]

Everything about this track is insane, the guitar tones are absolutely perfect imo. Rip Ryan

[@kaminax3456]

The first time Polaris graced my Spotify autoplay, it was Ryan's riffs that really hooked me, made me stop, look, and remember. Since then his and the rest of the band's presence in my life has genuinely made it better, even if in a small way, and I know I am not alone in that. Rest in peace Ryan, I know not exactly how many lives you touched, but you and Polaris have certainly made your mark on mine.

[@MRsnipa13]

avenged sevenfolds first music video without the rev was also Nightmare.. spooky..can't wait for this jam and all the emotions it's gonna bring!

[@isnoopster3812]

rest easy ryan ❤

[@Bourbon101LRSD]

Just finding this band….Spectacular!!!!🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿🤟🏿

[@GotSyncV]

crazy to think this song an video was made before. RIP. Ryan. Legend

[@BayernFan84]

I hear that song. Nice instrumental, good clean Chorus, it's Polaris sound Guys. Rest in Peace Ryan Siew❤❤❤ good work

[@aaronmichael2541]

Heart goes out to this band and their struggle with losing a family member… that being said so happy they decided to release the songs that Ryan worked so hard on to honor his memory. This song is amazing.. rest in peace Ryan and God let peace be bestowed upon the suffering hearts of this band and family.

[@elsart6688]

Ryan will be proud of you. Keep making music forever guys.

[@timgallegos75]

Perfection. The groove. The changes. The melody. The emotion. I'm blown away. Creepo loves this band.

[@jacwalker719]

Thank you boys ❤ Miss you already Ryan, you're legacy will live on x

[@kevinpish9257]

🥺🔥🤘🔥🫶🔥🤘🔥🥺 Rest in Love, Ryan 🙏🕊🫶🕊🙏

[@Beckzyy]

One of the best songs by you guys. Jamie’s voice just HITS in this one. Rip Ryan, a true icon ❤

[@jasonna1315]

Ryan will pround of you guys!

[@lorenzobusin718]

R.i.p. Ryan 😢

[@Third2second]

I’m in tears. Long live Ryan’s legacy. Keep make him proud. ❤️ I love you guys

[@Pikochabi]

So glad we get to see and hear Ryan’s creative genius even just a little bit on this album, The world has been blessed with him and we’ll never see anything quite like that amazing man again. We’re all feeling the heavy loss, but not as much as you boys. Stay safe and well my friends❤

[@cheefpoker]

We all love you Ryan. Rest easy my friend.

[@TheTlMEWARP]

We will have the gift of Ryan's music forever 🖤🤘

[@selhajnasr]

R.i.p ! Ryan !!! Man this song is literally Maui right now 😢😢

[@Petrical]

You will be missed, Ryan. The Death of Me helped me through some of the darkest times of my life, and a lot of that reason was his beautiful and emotional guitar playing that just spoke to me. I wish that he was here to see this. You guys are making him and all of the rest of your audience proud

[@SnarfVader]

I never went so fast from being super stoked at seeing a new Polaris video to super bummed, at learning about Ryan ... just, fuck. Seriously dudes, I'm sorry for your loss.

[@6oundStudio]

Ryan is a legendary musician

[@chillaxnvibe7286]

Metal bands Video producers 🤝 Australian excellence

[@OhrionReacts]

This was an absolute banger! So SOOOO sorry for your guys loss 🙏 My thoughts are with you all! r.i.p. Ryan

[@nevershoutsaywecanpiercebl2566]

Ryan is so proud right now I love you guys so so much

[@crackpiipe]

This is just so fuckin good, and im so glad y'all decided to go ahead and release stuff so we all get to hear and experience his/your last masterpiece together. RIP Ryan.

[@bobbyfannin-rocks-out]

RIP Ryan. You're definitely missed buddy!

[@jasonvandervegt8055]

Another absolutely banging Tune Polaris are one of my favourite Aussie metal bands keep up the great music and Ryan you are a bloody legend and you will be forever missed RIP mate 🤘🤘😢

[@westernadventures5561]

Saw you guys last year in Sacramento . RIP forever Ryan

[@anthonylabarbera3656]

RIP Ryan. One of my biggest inspirations to get better at guitar. Amazing lead writing and just amazing guy overall. You will be sorely missed. This album will be one of your greatest

[@saretterang1506]

Iam still in shock that he is no longer with us...😓 His Riff will be with us Forever💓 #Rest #RiffLegend💓

[@ohbxnny6299]

just STUNNING musically and visually, this album is going to be something special. RIP THE LEGEND RYAN SIEW

[@__virtuoso__2819]

RIP Ryan, You have truly left your mark in this world. You have inspired countless ppl including myself to follow the path to becoming musicians, I'll miss you.

[@BlondPanda]

Jamie's vocals continue to be incredible, few vocalists manage to convey aggression and emotion this well with screamed vocals. Ryan did incredible work, he was such a talented guitarrist.

[@DrewFortune97]

Absolutely Beautiful song. RIP Ryan

[@Arcane861]

Absolutely heartbroken for the guys and the family, rest in peace Ryan, you brought so much light to peoples lives with your performances and songs. So much love to those out there struggling! You're not alone!

[@MsAndretaker]

Fuuu** i hope i'm not the only man here crying! that one hits deep 🥲RIP Ryan❤

[@jameshibble4188]

What an incredible track. I didn't know Ryan but many around me did. His smile will be missed, may he rest peacefully now ❤

[@djentrevolution]

RIP Ryan Siew. Thanks for changing so many lives with your magic.

[@GabrieleBozDrums]

Goosebumps. The song is amazing, so emotional to see Ryan...can't find more words now, just thank you. 🖤

[@octtofretz3400]

Rock In Paradise Ryan❤ Love From Timor Leste🇹🇱

[@ion1984]

3:11 "the streets run red, as the forests wither and rot" ... yeah, these guys know whats coming. both tragic and beautiful. love your music boys.

[@sk8erboy551]

Rip Ryan 🙏 the music you made is incredible and you will be truly missed.