Protest The Hero | The Migrant Mother (Official Audio)

[@PeterParker-yb1in]

I went rock climbing with my brother. Upon getting out of the car I found a Keychain someone had left or dropped with my fiancés initial. My brother said to me, "Oh that's gotta be good luck." I turned to him and replied, "Diligence is the mother of good luck." And just kind of nodded at him. Never thought I'd get to use some protest lyrics in actual life practice. I had that moment. Thank you Rody.

[@danieldurden2956]

Pth fans and listeners! If you are all starting from this track and listen to the entire album from start to finish, brace yourself for a goddamn ride for the long awaited album that we all have been waiting for.

[@dru187]

Hell ya

[@jordanbrunaopazo9568]

Oh yeah! I just realise the album is on spotify this just made my day ❤️

[@MrArtVein]

@@jordanbrunaopazo9568 is Kezia on there

[@MetalForLife1970]

I brace myself for the masterpiece that is Fortress everytime I listen, but any PTH is epic!

[@dopeymetalbud]

I don't know how they keep doing it, album after album of just sheer perfection. Every element is beyond reproach in every aspect. Just pure musical geniusness on all points. One of the best bands of all time, hands down.

[@Slashbag69]

I don't think they've ever written a song that I thought was bad. Every song on every album is amazing.

[@sparkpoi]

Agreed, somehow it's like literally every single track on every single album is just a musical masterpiece. Lyrics, composition, melody, mastering, all of it!

[@mikemaidment6989]

Uhhh years and years , duh

[@gravenwolf6535]

A band that doesn't have a single weak album amazing.

[@tannerking6123]

I AGREE!!!!

[@Shadycicada]

THEY'RE BACK, BOYS. What a damn banger to start off with

[@andrewaustin8135]

This album has some of their best vocal melodies in their discography.

[@matthewpunk2012]

Damn straight

[@fredericdubrule1425]

Rody outdid himself!

[@dustinpine3705]

Those vocal classes paid off

[@samaldini]

Really? You enjoy this teenager type of vocal? How old are you? I came here to listen to the drummer, going away now

[@andrewaustin8135]

@@samaldini I'm not a big fan of Rody's vocals. He has impressive technical ability, but I find him a bit grating at times. Despite that, I find him much less grating on this album and, as I said, I think this album is one of their strongest when it comes to the vocal melodies, which have historically been overshadowed by everything else.

[@xx_pussyslayer69_xx95]

Really nice album, a lot of musical evolution, while not completely abandoning what everyone grew to love in the other albums

[@samperez9712]

Prob why they called it "Palimpsest"

[@MMeesh13]

​@@samperez9712 Palimpset; a manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for later writing but of which traces remain. something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form. I never thought of it in that sense as this has a lot of American history derivatives lyrically, but that's awesome to have the connection with the band themselves.

[@thebrodedogg]

1:25-1:26 mark.... So powerful. Glad Rody got his voice back.... best stuff since Fortress.

[@CirocObama619]

💯💯💯

[@fredygarcia2733]

This is so good. PtH coming in clutch in 2020. We needed this. Rody and the guys haven’t missed a beat.

[@JGGuitarCovers]

I've listened to this album 10 times in the last 2 days. Immense.

[@fredericdubrule1425]

only 10? you gotta pump those numbers up!

[@TommyHammersticks42]

Stayed up too late last night because this was released to those who pre-ordered. For the love of your god support this band financially if you’re not too strapped. Buy some of their shit.

[@Zephyrjamz]

I love this band since I was a child and I was litterally about to buy this. Too be honest sir I will now because you are right!!!!! They RUUUUUUULE such artistry and magic in them fingers and his voice

[@fidoguy85]

Pre-ordered one of the signed vinyls to go with the one I got signed the secodn time I saw them live.

[@dopeymetalbud]

I bought all 5 of their guitar tab books ....I actually owned 2 already, but they weren't the spiral bound ones, so I didn't even care! Love these guys, everybody needs to recognize their amazingness

[@ruairidhfx348]

I've honestly listened to this whole album constantly since it came out. I think I've listened to a song outwith this album 40 times, but this album is my most played songs to date.

[@Piece-Of-Time]

And I thought that Mike Patton had best voice development over the years. I'm out of words, honestly

[@mattw6916]

What an opening to a killer album boys

[@gocsa]

I hope they'll choose this as an opener for live shows.

[@johnnewton8017]

Honestly don’t know how I would have made it through so much darkness without your music.

[@tannerking6123]

For real man I am right there with ya!!!!❤

[@r2r322]

This is the best solid album ever about being broken. Quite an amazing duality.

[@brantbedore1399]

2:09 got me soooo good

[@jeffreyferreira3811]

I know. Classic PTH beat drop. So tasty

[@Piece-Of-Time]

Cool pfp

[@brianrosser72]

Much love from Georgia, USA. So straight up, this is my new favorite song. It's perfect in every way and that's how you open the new album. The only constant in my life that doesn't damn disappoint me is PTH. Your music means the world to me, dudes. Rody, you're pure gusto on this track during the "how did they end up here, what are they going to do" section makes my hair stand up every time I hear it. 2020 is hell, and this shit gets me through the day. In my little world, y'all are the bards of the proletariat revolution that's brewing. Unrelated, but thanks for not calling it quits, and a special thanks for getting Nagle on this one. Because holy shit. I'm a music snob. I'm in debt up to my eyeballs because I got the degree that says I can be a music snob, and to me, Palimpsest the perfect album from start to finish. It's the best PTH release yet and that's no small thing. You're yet to put out content that can be easily dismissed, but you're at the absolute top of your game with this one. Palimpsest is masterclass.

[@lucasjharr6]

The production on this album is supreme. So cool!

[@KuftuKa]

I hope the dude in the Jared Dines video is listening along to this, too.

[@johnathanwilson1363]

me too man. me too

[@andreabruciati275]

Lol

[@joseluisescandonporcayo8947]

He is. Don't worry.

[@sobitrana5073]

Yo wassup this band is 🔥🔥

[@Acrore]

Just rewatched that video just to listen to him go off about proty then came here for a listen lol

[@nacionmistika2788]

This álbum carved into my soul since the 1:26 part.

[@releasethekraken3603]

Wow. Just discovered this band by way of 2 Minutes to Late Night and I am floored. It's like......The Descendents meet Iron Maiden meet Rush. It's beautiful.

[@ksalveta]

I love living in Michigan we get to hear all the Canadian bands first

[@Kunaj_8]

Now, before I even give it a first listen. I would just like to thank you for this album.

[@PedroFinGuitar]

Did you like it?

[@Kunaj_8]

@@PedroFinGuitar I have been listening it regularily since the release. So yeah, I think that says enough.

[@PedroFinGuitar]

@@Kunaj_8 Nice

[@sisterblazemusic]

I've been PTH fan since Kezia, and i've loved all of their releases. I have had some time to lets this album sink in and ruminate and I am pretty confident in saying that this is probably their best album. It might be my favourite on too. I bought the tab book (first time in my life) just to learn the riffs and i'm actually sitting down and learning how to play guitar properly so that I can pull these riffs off. Thank you PTH for getting me inspired all over again 17 years later.

[@caseyharris3551]

Ahhhh its the riff from Mystery Weekend! ♡♡♡♡

[@Sebastianbaraj5]

That's what I first thought too

[@olivierpeartnoy]

What do you mean?

[@caseyharris3551]

The opening chords are from Rody's side group "Mystery Weekend" The song "Theodore" contains these opening chords!

[@r2r322]

These bosses are like time traveling wine. Either going back on their career or forward, both keep getting better. A happy ending Shödrigers cat for both. Incredible. T. Been there since Tim had lusty hair in his head. Now its in its beard wiser and better. Keep going senpais.

[@SaturdayNightSocks]

After a few listens through, this is one of my favourite tracks for sure. A lot of good stuff in this one

[@joshuam2154]

YOU HAVE BEEN ONE OF MY FAVOURITE CONSISTANT ARTIST OVER THE YEARS. KEEP MAKING GOOD MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

I havent really listened to this band seriously since Fortress. Their last two albums didnt really do it for me personally but this song right here choke slammed me back to the early days of PtH when i was absolutely batshit crazy for the band. Absolutely fucking love it. so melodic & powerful. what an Anthem!!! Good job Rody with those power vocals!!!

[@seadkolasinac7220]

Yes mate!

[@blahthebiste7924]

Volition is their best work by far imo (my opinion may change after hearing this album.) It's a goddamn masterpiece. Definitely give it a fair few listens if you haven't yet.

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

@@blahthebiste7924 Yeah i did - I said i wasnt too keen on it in my original post

[@blahthebiste7924]

@@Rose.Of.Hizaki Hey to each their own.

[@stevenwynn646]

my lord. these guys are so good. ive been with them since day 1 and they have yet to disappoint

[@themodelarchitect]

At first, I was worried. The mixing on The Canary was minor departure from the past ultra clear mixing on Pacific and Volition, but my god is this album incredible. I cannot wait for my vinyl to arrive

[@brantbedore1399]

Bro, me too at first but the album totally blew me away. So many bangers.

[@themodelarchitect]

@@brantbedore1399 OOPS! ALL BANGERS

[@cheeziobodini]

Aw yiss I've been waiting all week for this

[@evanstanich8435]

cheeziobodini bruh we been waiting like 7 years

[@Scarce2099]

0:18 STANDING HERE!! I REALIZE !!!

[@lucasharris5727]

The best metal guitar beats backing the most courageous voice in the world

[@nathanielrambo3447]

I’ve been waiting since 2015 for this holy damn I’m so happy!!!!!

[@nathanielrambo3447]

Also, the intro reminds me of Mr Robot

[@HKisPro]

Dude it's been a punishing wait holy shit

[@HKisPro]

My favorite track is All Hands right now

[@nathanielrambo3447]

Harrison Kienzle can’t pick a fav yet, but All hands is one of my favorites so far.

[@ProtstTheFuckingHero]

but they released songs in 2016...

[@kilo2717]

First time listening to you guys and your bouta make me tear up…

[@r2r322]

Is that some simbolism of t,he bull of wall street destrying America? Based af. And the song....wtf im gonna say you are my favourite band since I heard you on tv more than half a life ago. And you sirs are like the best mediterranean wine. Just, keeps getting better. Edit. Holy SHIT 2:09

[@brianleechee]

I'm just taking a peek because I can't delay my gratification. I wont listen to the rest until my pre-order comes but YESSSSS I can see this album is sick like I just smiled and welled up bopping my head

[@michaelmakemore633]

Some people are just better at their jobs than others...

[@trossbossinit]

Rody sounds so damn good!

[@zioziozie]

PTH music is grow more and more... Happy Palimpsest day, every one

[@yomommamonkey]

Everything about this album is amazing

[@nurglematthew]

Bless us

[@thestranger1024]

"The Migrant Mother" "My sisters and brothers they hated so bad To see me go west like someone gone mad To leave all my loved ones and kiss them goodbye Just hoping I'd see them in the sweet by-and-by" California promised heaven (All the leaves are brown) A heaven we could not deny (And the sky is grey) But the dust we're running from still stalks us in the night And all we've found's a bitter lie With our lives on our backs, beat a path in the earth Just hoping that we'd find blue skies and work The farmlands and sawmills worked fine for a time But with the father's death came our decline He that would the daughter win Must with the mother first begin Diligence is the mother of good luck Diligence is the mother of good luck They don't need to know my name Hide their faces, spare my children the shame They don't need to know my name Hide their faces, spare my children the shame Where is the children's father? Sacrificed on or left to the altar Where is the life I was promised? Best left unasked and best left unwanted How did they end up here? What are they going to do? How did they end up here? What are they going to do? He that would the daughter win Must with the mother first begin Diligence is the mother of good luck Diligence is the mother of good luck Good luck, good luck, good luck Good luck, good luck, good luck California promised heaven (All the leaves are brown) A heaven we could not deny (And the sky is grey) But I'll deny most anything Rags and riches, gods and kings Just need to feel the wheels underneath me

[@Thumpdizzle]

I am super stoked you guys released this shit. Truly. Im hoping this COVID stuff moves on so we can see you stateside. Ive been less than fortunate enough to see you all these years that Ive been a fan. I'm hoping I can see you guts at least once to witness the spectacle and maybe even have a beer. Be safe guys. And thank you for this album.

[@gognoggler7326]

HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS

[@buckfuttler2877]

EHR MAH FERKIN GERD....HERE WE GO!!!!!!!

[@GSBrofly]

I kept half expecting Dragon Force to start playing

[@TheGuitarifier]

Dragon Force is fucking terrible

[@r2r322]

Too neoclassical. These dudes are neofuturistic.

[@r2r322]

@@TheGuitarifier They are another thing my brah. Im not a fan but they are part of how the "Guitarsphere" plays nowadays. Artist you really dislike could be in your favourite musician favorite playlist. Thats the fuckity fuck of arts. Just grab the bestof even the worst and make your path.

[@rhcp357]

dragonforce wishes they were pth

[@domantasdziakonis9629]

Ew. That kinda turned me off. Yeah dragon force is talented but thy feel to novelty. Protest the hero has a history of solid hardcore

[@sleepdreamrepeat]

Finally something good happened in 2020

[@jaslypotla2210]

Intro sounds like PLINI CASCADE

[@macizo25]

As a Mexican, I can only say Gracias !

[@jp2503]

Why in the world is this official upload in 720p in 2021???

[@chancockmusic90]

I'M READY

[@theragsmy]

we want Arif as a permenant bassist

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Great album boys!

[@kingzzylard4555]

I can't fucking wait until PTH tours and performs this.

[@Sooth0]

Dude that bass IT’S AWESOME

[@drumsno]

I can't wait for my CD to come!! Sad it's August but whatever!!

[@wp8625]

Ffs this whole album is too good!!!

[@ogradus]

OMFG YES! Keep kicking so much f'n ass, PTH!

[@StrikerMcP]

Still not up on Spotify so I’m checking it out here, looking forward to it boys!

[@seadkolasinac7220]

It sounds exactly like them

[@StrikerMcP]

Sead Kolašinac Uh... what my dude?

[@the_snackbar]

one of the most lovely and nicest songs

[@Enbix]

Those vocals are amazing.

[@dru187]

Hell ya! Send it brothers

[@GraffinGreg]

simply a masterpiece, huge fan.

[@christiankolb6319]

Hey there, Protest The Hero.........may I PLEASE buy this album cover for a shirt?!? If it is out there SOMEONE please leave me a link. I. Want. This. Shirt.

[@IronIronMark]

first thought: what is that powermetal )))

[@patrickgrondines8240]

THIS SONG ROCKS!!!!!!!

[@jeffreyferreira3811]

I know we all came here for 2:07

[@chrono5108]

here we goooOOOO

[@_UglyEmu]

How do you go from kezia to this

[@lorenobrien6528]

Beautiful.

[@CRacer1995]

the first chords sound A LOT like Alter Bridge - One Life :D Love it though!

[@alienkinkvr]

Its so goddamn good. Thanks guys

[@davnbull]

Danny Rand Iron Fist theme song. Look it up.

[@carlosalbertocabreraorozco4940]

el intro me suena a un videojuego??

[@WaterMelonHead9922]

Structurally, this song is very similar to 'A Farewell to Kings' by Rush. Classic prog rock, but not groundbreaking

[@jamesmarkham7489]

A year later this album is still a pleasure.

[@maxmatthews2463]

Djea!

[@dezlovecraft5247]

This is the best leftist metalcore album ever recorded.

[@olmatt3427]

Finally

[@aureliomoraes_]

These guitar players are fuckin’ riffs machines lol

[@sanjuanmusic7011]

gallop meets the earth!! 100%

[@trevorgonzalez2616]

You guys fuckin rock

[@nathanielfisher452]

Fuckin masterpiece

[@repentfears3334]

Metalcore of dragonforce

[@mrjackson5387]

And now you can make another album on how Canada sucks

[@SubmitTheKraken]

Progressive metal with power metal vocals ?

[@blahthebiste7924]

Welcome to the party pal

[@DaRoachDoggJrr]

Really trying but i can’t get into this band, makes me sad honestly because i can tell they’re good but it just doesn’t click

[@SgtVitamin]

Thank you for changing US

[@mosesvalle2315]

What the hell happened to his voice? Sounds weird

[@TemporalShrew]

He blew it out a few years back. He notes that there wasn't any lasting damage and there were no medical complications or anything, but that it made him realize the way he was singing wasn't healthy and was unsustainable as he aged. Basically, he relearned how to sing from the ground up, so it's pretty much inevitably going to sound pretty different from what we're used to.

[@tauronval1404]

Excellent song!...Guitar work is amazing but difficult to hear, so mixed in background...It is a pity for so much riffing orchestration!👍🏻.

[@creatinovic]

loving the intro, disliking the rest. maybe it comes with time

[@denacdenac6147]

Bruce Dickinson????? WTF

[@mikehunt7480]

Pretty amazing. But this doesn't sound like protest? :(

[@TemporalShrew]

How so? This really isn't too far off from the sound of Pacific Myth, at least.

[@drumsno]

Rhody sounds a little different which is understandable but you don't want every album to sound like each other... Do you??

[@coltonpugh9669]

The more I listen, the more I hear similarities to all of their work thus far. Kezia and for some reason Scurrilous more so than the rest of their albums. Overall it sounds like a very accomplished work of art where they have truly evolved and grown as musicians. Yes, it would be awesome to have an album that sounded nothing like it's predecessors, Fortress for example, it's still amazing and satisfying as a fan to hear an amalgamation of their career done so beautifully.

[@ernie312]

in literally what way does this not sound like them? lmao

[@coltonpugh9669]

@@ernie312 Exactly. The drums have that same punchy and groovy sound such as Chris Adler did on Volition after Moe's departure from the band. The drums here immediately made me think of Matt Halpern from Periphery. Very similar technicality and professional control. Rody sounds like he found his zone back on Scurrilous and has since stuck with it and evolved from there. The timing of the rhythms and overall pace has some new additions. Some more low end chugging breakdown ish sections. Overall though, this is still very much a Protest the Hero album and it immediately sounds as such.