Protest The Hero - Spoils (Explicit)

[@rebelScience]

I have a question for the band: how does it feel to know that you are one of the most original, interesting, progressive, melodic, technical bands ever?, and that you are way more interesting musically than a lot of older "big brand" bands? Also, can you please start your Kickstarter stuff again, so we can help you to create more masterpieces, please?

[@davemassey3192]

This request needs recognition

[@DWreck958]

And the fact the band is Canadian. What was it like to be a genre defining band from Ontario during the early 2000s?

[@chrisrathgeber3556]

@@DWreck958 yeah boiiiii 👌🏻

[@m0rgtr0n]

Hey guys, it me, the drummer from the early days up-to-volition. Was just trying to find stupid videos of me with my dumb dreadlocks and ended up here. To answer your question ... we just made music that was fun to play, because we knew we'd have to play it 10000 times live. It was a happy accident anybody else wanted to listen to it too. To the fella in the thread asking about being a band from Ontario in the early 2000s .... there kind of wasn't anything else to do? it was either make music with our buds or else get into some real trouble, and we were all 'good kids'

[@woket-rex5296]

@@m0rgtr0n Lots Of respect Moe, that you even bother commenting all these years later. Your work on the original albums were great. Hope you are doing well dude

[@kameronmertz4878]

language is the hearts lament a weak attempt to circumvent the loneliness inherent in the search for permanence" *chills*

[@Gtrplayer77]

The depth and detail to the composition is incredible - very romantic. Lots of major key sections and multi staff voice leading, picardy thirds, fugue fragments...these guys are monsters. Then, Rody comes afterwards and adds mind boggling vocals to what are full-fledged instrumental tunes already... musiciangasm!

[@pipsqueekboob]

quickly becoming one of my fave bands , such unbelievably talented guys .

[@BraxtonThePorcupine]

2:13 is by far the greatest hook in all of Metal.

[@iDoqz]

yea

[@coreyjackson3462]

I've just discovered this band this hour, listened to a couple of tracks and i'm impressed, but the greatest hook in all of metal? Gonna have to say a big solid nah.

[@mattymo901]

@@coreyjackson3462 you'll learn someday

[@dissonantharmonic]

2:13

[@eastender416]

Criminally underrated band, they deserved so much more success. Brings me back to early high school days haha. They should have been bigger than they were

[@JordansAnalysis]

This is definitely one of the best PTH songs, insane guitarwork

[@joedirt6549]

the transitions are what make it one of the best

[@amBullseye]

No one can say that this guys ain't talented, this song is filled with musicality, excellent breakdowns, ... This kicks some ass, period.

[@ben9820]

"all the future ghosts, who scratch their names in wet cement" breh

[@brandonharris9160]

So epic and underrated. God I am getting old

[@dmcadik]

Just the instrumental of this song blows my mind. I love this album.

[@tehawes0mesauce]

beautiful outro. one of my favorites from these guys... they definitely know how to hit you hard at the beginning then finish the song off. I LIEK.

[@indoorkiddo]

demeeeeeaaaaaning meeanining as they shooouuut ooouuuutt at the eemmmmppttiiiiiiiineeeessss

[@wesleyjakesta4095]

Abstraction's the stake between the anima and animus

[@Nightmare92616]

best part of the song

[@philcollins5890]

Especially that F#5 on "ma."

[@MorseCodeStutters]

waaaaaabstractioooon's the stake beeeetweeeeen the animaaaaaaa aaaaanimooooos

[@DJSprinks]

Rody has the best scream/growl/clean vocals. And he utilizes them like no other.

[@ShadowCrowX]

man why aren't there any other metal bands out there as good as PTH? it's hard enough to find a metal band that utilizes CLEAN VOCALS as the primary, and even harder to find ones that even come close to the epicry of Rody's voice

[@jmiester25]

beautiful, artistic, poetic, spiritual, and to think this just came out. it sucks we have to look for good music, unlike in the 70s when good music was everywhere

[@MrZOMBIEKID]

one of the best metal bands i have heard in a long, long time.

[@4ourty5ive]

I'm not getting tired of discovering these guys, all thanks to a friend. man oh man

[@HoraceInkling]

It’s a new addiction!

[@nichande]

Make 2:15 melodic passage a whole song please.

[@sanggnas2329]

then they'll be a pop punk band. NO

[@cammy649]

orkosm why brotha the solo thoe is pretty good

[@protestmyhero5613]

I've been replaying the shit out of this part on Guitar Pro 7... the octave chords are just beautiful, definitely the one of the most wholesome chord sequences I've heard.

[@312dudeman]

So musically sound. One of the greatest bands ever.

[@SameBasicRiff]

*the original lineup, o how we need thine return

[@blueskythinking4745]

flamewheel101 the new EP is great, don't know what you're on about there bud..

[@SameBasicRiff]

great does not even begin to describe kezia. I mean even there earlier EP's had some magic to them that these newer ultra produced tracks dont.

[@keeyankazemi8032]

No wayyyyy imo voliltion is their best record

[@blueskythinking4745]

Kevin Markus hahahahaha

[@keeyankazemi8032]

Yeah even though I ppersonally thinkg volition is their best, i dont think any band has had such a consistent discography. Im guessing theres an even split for every PTH fans favourite album.

[@MrWankler]

Unreal song, unreal video, unreal band. Keep it up!

[@TheOldSchoolCrisis]

God there vocalist just has an amazing stage presence...

[@adamwatts2000]

when youre the only one at your school that likes protest the hero

[@heavymetalcompilations4784]

Adam Watts I’m not the only one at school that likes PTH

[@JordansAnalysis]

I just realized that there’s also some epic slap bass in this song!

[@pushcomedy]

I really miss Rody's screams. I hope they make a return on the new album. His lows are just outright chilling.

[@GuillermoSmyser]

What are the backing vocals lyrics during the "deflesh the world...." part at the end? I really like the melody of that part especially that one note held out at 2:43.

[@Macthesauce90]

honestly we should stop labeling our favorite bands in genres, this band is just awesome.

[@muskegorunner]

@TheNewfiessj6 unless you count the synth in Limb from Limb. that was done by someone from dragonforce

[@Angerissues84]

I love this bands energy

[@Virus940]

@JapanRepresent666 Oh hell yeah, without a doubt. I love his growls, his high vocals, and everything in between. He is one of the most talented singers I've ever heard.

[@fenrirbr]

This is one of those bands which I can say: They might be the future of metal.

[@Glass_Caskets]

Love this band love the outro

[@TheDarkblue57]

is that Anything4views?

[@Rykiniafan1]

can someone tell me what the part from 1:38 - 2:03 is called musically?

[@rebelScience]

Not sure what you mean, if you are talking about guitars starting off, it's just them playing on an open string and doing some pull-offs on some notes, then switching to dual-guitar arpeggios. If you are talking about a fast guitar part, they are called arpeggio.

[@Rykiniafan1]

@@rebelScience im wondering if that certain style (lead up with the guitars into a heavy part) has a name. like verse/chorus/break/bridge etc.

[@rebelScience]

@@Rykiniafan1 Ok, I understand. In my opinion, Protest's music is so dynamic and active, that it is hard/impossible to categorize certain parts of the song. For me it is just another breakdown in the song. PTH music seems to be way too dynamic to fit into a classic standards of verse/chorus/break/bridge. But that's just my opinion.

[@Rykiniafan1]

@@rebelScience ye i thought its a lead up into a breakdown but it seemed too fast for one. but it really isnt a break even tho the drums are sick at that point nothing else really "takes a breather" so i guess i settle on unconventional breakdown :D thx for ur help :)

[@AntsoftheSkyrim]

Thanks man. It took me a while to think of this.

[@TheSanityAssassin44]

that piano part at the end... fucking goosebumps every time.

[@vicegirlsusa]

It's some good shit, that's for true.

[@777RAD777]

one of this bands strongest songs. love it!

[@chrisitl]

man I miss listening to these guys sooo freaking much

[@alexderoche1861]

They're still putting out amazing music, it's never too late to come back!

[@RexStromp]

@JebusPrisms "Gater eats the greater" so they're actually being used correctly to say what he's trying to say.

[@medic2009guy]

Get it straight, if Iron Maiden and Dream Theatre had a baby it'd be Protest The Hero

[@HiIzarie]

nice, great, hard beats, fantastic, i love it soooo much, and my soul is on fire as soon as i hear this song, lol, thumbs up all the time for this band

[@AJThrash1]

Iron Maiden has a place to pass their mighty torch when all is said and done \m/

[@johndough7344]

Fuck yes.

[@Fallokoch]

John Dough I've actually been seeing way too many similarities with iron maiden. I'm glad to see I'm not crazy.

[@powers1av3]

That makes sense tbh Maiden is is my favorite band of all time and Protest is my favorite modern band

[@jonathanallard2128]

IMHO Maiden would have a ton to learn from PTH, even if PTH most likely have been greatly influenced by Maiden. I love both bands, but I think i can say that objectively, PTH is the better group.

[@buckfuttler2877]

PTH is more talented at every position besides bass. and Rif isnt too far behind Harris.

[@naomi_mori_music]

is it just me or the amount of change in the beard of the members is pretty awesome!

[@josephakhoury]

an uncensored vevo song? HOLY SHIT that's amazing!

[@JMPK23]

really wish the piano part the end was longer, it sounds so beautiful

[@Red1676]

Iv seen these guys on first ever tour an it was 4$ for door an they use to come an play for us all the time :) the good days when the scenes were not almost dead

[@saltydave129]

This... this is like a Legend of Zelda power orchestra or something... One thing is sure though. I fucking love Protest the Hero.

[@XxQCGHxX]

Love the keyboard outro...

[@6idangle]

The piano :)

[@mosesvalle4984]

Pure perfection

[@colbacthecolbarian2741]

play at twice the speed if you want to know how fast a beam of light travels.

[@StickManga]

@Enigma02011 is metalcore like a light version of mathcore?

[@Wladzole]

@guitarshop40 It is amazing, each of these musicians is talented beyond belief, and it's hard for them in reference of Lord Cupcake as to what a supergroup is, as they have all been together as a band since they were very young.

[@MrWiggerdale123]

I also hear little snippets of SikTh whom they've referenced before, it's not a problem, it's very fucking cool.

[@JordansAnalysis]

There are definitely major similarities between the two bands, and I’m pretty sure they’ve toured together in the past

[@xMikeMonsterCorex]

the sounds remember me at iron maiden or judas priest with mathcore or post-hardcore

[@Wesley_C]

That piano on the end, it gives me goosebumps.

[@SHOUTxHIxHEYxHELLO]

love the piano!

[@aro7393]

i lost protest the hero a year ago... i am now inlove again

[@katarinabelic838]

Arif is so fucking cool, I stopped listening to these guys a while ago so its probably old news but did he actually leave the band? PTH's loss seriously.

[@Acafer84]

Yeah, he left the band. Although the new bassist (Cameron) is just as talented. Of course Arifs personality is irreplaceable but they keep doing amazing stuff. You should check their new record pacific myth.

[@higler.]

Nah, you're loss. Seriously, you're missing out.

[@helloiamniven]

but yours is a reference to one of my favourite songs ever - i think it's a pretty damn good username!

[@Treflippin7s]

@EpiicDeMiiC Well from my understanding mathcore is music with constantly changing time signatures which protest the hero does do pretty often. Not really sure how I would explain metalcore without referencing bands

[@ACDCwarmachine]

what type of guitar is tim using? he uses this same one in the palms read music video

[@gangsterthomas1000]

I hope they're gonna bring out their new video for Hair-Trigger soon :D

[@BowlsAt55]

Rody has the best vocal range of any metal singer. Hands down.

[@LawlzcatsLawlz]

The piano at the end is perfect

[@Partylikeaturtle]

@packerdmohar1 You mean why is Killswitch Engaged categorized with Protest the Hero.

[@darthaelris2059]

One of their sickest

[@BorgMater]

@MrChevchellios it's just me or i don't hear any piano pieces in their songs ? :-/

[@DarkChaos451]

woah woah woah.... Vevo? Explicit? WHAT IS THIS VEVO, AND WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!?!

[@BEEFlNbandit]

One of two metal bands from canada that are absolutely amazing(the other being blackguard which is a folk/death metal band). Every other amazing metal band comes from Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the such. But since more people encourage musical technique in those parts of the world, it makes sense that more would come from there. I just wish i had more chances to see amazing bands perform live. not many chances in canada.

[@d.hodgsky]

@KrE3Ed true that. new album is turning to the prog side. definitely some parts that sound like BTBAM but PTH is still in a league of their own. I dont think they are influenced by anyone, they just happen to sound like them. theyve said in interviews that the only band they really respect is Propaghandi so I highly doubt theyre being influenced by other bands. its just a coincidence that bands sound alike.

[@paintz22]

going to the LA and ANahiem shows!!

[@midgaard666]

@MotionlessGhost886 animals as leaders first (and only so far) album is just tosin abasi, he got the other guys so he could tour the drums on the album were programmed by misha mansoor, the guitarist of periphery, just a little trivia for you

[@KillTheFlock132]

@vcc5 kind of but BTBAM has kinda heavier vocals, very similar tho, personally, im in love with both of them, they both represent complete perfection of musicianship to me :)

[@BinDjin]

How do people compare PtH with TDEP? Nothing that I will spend to much time trying to figure out. I like them both a whole lot. :]

[@person2045]

@jonnyfumbal i think he means a new album with these piano parts and such, not just an unplugged remake of fortress

[@slipknotm1]

they are nothing negative and everything positive i love in a band

[@jimbowen8973]

Fucking love this band! A great mix of 80s metal with the modern prog/math metal.

[@benjprf]

@SoopaFries totally agree there. a complete and utter league of their own.

[@urithellamaslayer]

@bowlofkittehs agreed. and they are both unbelievable bands!

[@thegrouchboy]

@SoopaFries Try to look up tool, Symphony x and dream theater just as a start if you want technical good musicians xD see thats advanced and awesome stuff (;

[@IveGotThis]

@cadurham1990 Yes. Mathcore, as far as this album (especially this song). The beginning has elements of thrash as well. Not all metal is guttural screams or high screams. It's a very diverse, wonderful genre.

[@user-og782]

Stupenda!! 👍🤘🤟👍🙏

[@ThePeppesBodega]

This must be one of the best songs ever crafted ny Man

[@MrBonez777]

Kick ass beard, Rody!

[@sundaystef]

these guys are summoning bad omens upon us. i dig it

[@Sodgez123]

THIS SONG IS WORTH IT'S WEIGHT IN GOLD!

[@PmrGuitar]

Havent heard this song in so long

[@jwages66]

This album should be made into a play. also kezia should be made a play, and scurrilous and volition and everything that Protest the Hero ever makes in a full length album.......pardon my lack of punctuation knowledge, I hope you get what i mean. These dudes monsters

[@xxfnordxx235]

This band kicks ass!!

[@koryakapelinal333]

@KrE3Ed They're practically contemporaries. Technically, PTH have been around longer. The only thing they have in common is that they are both progressive/technical bands.

[@cpvu1991]

Awesome lyrics!!!

[@paulwall1981]

Amazing. PTH are a ture outstanding band. This is further proof if needed of this. Brillaint.

[@iammadeoutofmetal]

Thank you Canada. Thank you.

[@TheNewfiessj6]

@fire24jordan its luke that plays paino when ever you hear it in their songs

[@theonehkd]

i love pth seen them at bought tickets to warped to just to see them in dallas and it was an amazing show and they had this little ass stage

[@grizzlefizzle]

Is Arif using a warwick or spector in this clip?

[@Dampier32]

@Kurtplox what do you mean?

[@Kurtplox]

I watched this after finally watching a deadmau5 video to see what all the fuss about them was... You can probably tell how relieved I feel to hear this

[@donovanlitteral]

@Samneye how are they overplayed????? ive never heard them on the radio. here in indiana we dont even have radio stations for metal. nickelback = overplayed, PTH = underplayed