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[@pete-m86]

"God bless metal singers"

[@blackhawk710]

love the song, the band, the album and the reaction but that phrase is just golden and on perfect timing

[@najrenchelf2751]

PREACH, BABYYY! 🙌

[@rad.man.1]

🙏

[@MooreCEJr]

The bass player is using Clawhammer, sometimes called frailing, is a distinctive banjo playing style and a common component of American old-time music. The principal difference between clawhammer style and other styles is the picking direction. Traditional picking styles (classic banjo), including those for folk, bluegrass, and classical guitar, consist of an up-picking motion by the fingers and a down-picking motion by the thumb; this is also the technique used in the Scruggs style for the banjo. Clawhammer picking, by contrast, is primarily a down-picking style. The hand assumes a claw-like shape and the strumming finger is kept fairly stiff, striking the strings by the motion of the hand at the wrist and/or elbow, rather than a flicking motion by the finger. In its most common form on the banjo, only the thumb and middle or index finger are used and the finger always downpicks, hitting the string with the back of the fingernail. By contrast, the thumb rests on the fifth string with the downpick motion, and is often released in a lighter up-pick to create the distinctive clawhammer sound. In this song he emulates the double bass drum gallop sound; giving it the drive.

[@olrustyknuckles1429]

Didn’t know I needed to know this. But I needed to know this.

[@HCXWinchester]

"There are some things you gotta hear twice." Me listening this song 500th times, definetely agrees lol

[@mn6334]

Nightwish, Jinjer, and UtA all in one week. That's a pretty good week.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Been a real treat to do. Putting them out daily so stay tuned.

[@GreenFuryFM]

I think something is missing... Infected Rain maybe? :))

[@Sithspit_Rogue]

Wait, he did Nightwish AND Jinjer this week too? .....fuck. Now I'm going to be REALLY late getting to bed. Thanks.

[@sanktpaulidude4305]

ARCH ENEMY - The Eagle Flies Alone: would be a nice addition

[@ChaseCarneson]

@@sanktpaulidude4305 so funny you say that. That ones coming out in the next couple days!

[@paragonsofazeroth-ravencre2441]

I LOVE HOW DETAILED YOU ARE. So great that you just stop the video and says your fill. 10/10

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you for the kind words. Really appreciate the support.

[@DougTurley]

For another side of them, their version of "Northwest Passage" is sublime

[@charleskozloski1820]

yess!!!!

[@dmacpher]

Hear hear

[@mathieucaron4990]

Apex has no video I think is their best on last album. Then you have tonight we ride.

[@jmarquitt]

Love their cover!

[@pv2xeek]

It's so nice to see someone react to this who actually appreciates music. I've seen so many people say it's boring because they aren't "showing any emotion" or doing freaking backflips while playing. That, to me, is a dead giveaway that somebody doesn't know anything about music. Every single member of this band is talented beyond belief. It also helps that Brittney is GORGEOUS.

[@Manuelomar2001]

All the Vocal coaches and actual musicians who react to this video always shower them with praise. (rightly so)

[@Rancid-Jane]

Do not apologize for pausing. We want to hear what you have to say. If we wanted a non stop song we could watch the viddy directly.

[@merfishsandwich691]

That bass technique is born out of classical guitar technique.

[@MascottDeepfriar]

reminds me of banjo picking

[@kaidrian]

"what technique is that - besides awesome?" sums it up pretty well i guess :D

[@andrewmcgregor2947]

Looks to be derived from Flamenco or classical guitar... mindboggling though. I mean... I'm a bassist myself, and the sheer speed is intimidating. I can't get close.

[@freyalombaert5526]

I heard it is a technique called claw hamer. Normally used on the banjo in country music to make the galloping sound. I got this from another reaction channel 'oldskulenerd'

[@RolandTumble23]

@@freyalombaert5526 I'll have to go watch oldskulenerd's reaction... It looks to me more like a "standard" banjo roll. I _think_ clawhammer style is different.

[@freyalombaert5526]

@@RolandTumble23 could be I have no clue. I don't know anything about playing guitar let alone play the banjo. My music expertise stays with piano and vocals (not that I am an expert in those fields, but at least I do/did both and have followed lessens in a classical music school for a couple of years)

[@jedinxf7]

@@andrewmcgregor2947 i was wondering myself if this was something bassists would recognize, cause while I've seen lots of three finger technique in metal, the thumb is never one of the three!

[@mattcav6992]

"God bless metal singers", fore sure mate. Subbed.

[@danwiesdamageinc]

2:53 It's the first time I've ever seen a bassist use his thumb and three fingers to get a "double picking" 32nd note ride.

i grew up with british steel: deep purple, iron maiden and judas priest . This sounds so familiar and cozy even though tempo is cranked up to 125%

[@wottles4495]

well, to be honest, it reminds me more to the first albums of Helloween, Manowar and other speed Metal bands

[@aryanbianca3189]

@@wottles4495 Yes, I get speed-metal vibes too!

[@jedinxf7]

I think her voice reminds me of Dio and Halford more than any female vocalist. it's not that she doesn't sound feminine, there's just something about her power belt that reminds me of those two more than anything else. it's a good thing to sound line

[@dire_5]

As one of my favorite songs of all time, I regularly check out new reactions to this one. Rarely am I so impressed with the analysis in those reactions so quickly. Aaand subscribed! :)

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you so much for the support. Loads more to come. appreciate it.

[@MrFearlesskiller]

SAme dude watching unleash the archers reaciton is literally the best thing

[@bspinneroutdoors]

It's cool that you caught the complicated second guitar part happening underneath the lead guitar tapping before the solo. Good ear!

[@Suddenly-Eggs]

SpinmanADK Adventures, right? That’s why I like reactions like this. “You heard it too?!”

[@creislaw4821]

How about going from singer with a great lungs to one that is missing 25% of his? (Removed due Tuberculosis contracted during military service). Wintersun - Sons of winter and stars (or Time) Live @Sonic pump studios Wintersuns drummer is current NIgthwish drummer. Jukka that you have seen during Wacken videos retired due health reasons from drumming and concentrates to Nightwishes business side of things

[@Incubansoul]

Your reaction to the bassist is as if he's an alien playing with some sort of non-human appendage, and Nikko's just like "yeah man it's easy you just use your gflugenflarther"

[@ChaseCarneson]

😂😂😂👌

[@ChrisEchoes]

Love it that the first things you noticed (especially that really interesting way of bass playing) were also the things that drew me in at first. IMHO they singlehandedly drag 80/90s powermetal into the 21st century.

[@tonycardone990]

I think that was the most detailed breakdown of their skills I've ever heard. For another song along the same lines check out Tonight we ride and for something completely different check out their cover of Northwest passage or Heartless world.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thanks for the kind words and the suggestion. Loads more coming soon. Stay tuned 👍

[@mikesacklyn2372]

@@ChaseCarneson Heartless worlds is a cover from the Canadian band Teaze and just simply amazing!

[@burnermail8633]

@@ChaseCarneson Definitely second Tonight We Ride, and General of the Dark Army. Also, just listen to the entire Apex album. It's a concept album that tells a pretty cool story, and Awakening is the opening track. You can hear the whole thing on KZbin, of course, but then buy it so you can listen and get pumped for workouts and generally getting shit done.

[@LemurianJones]

The bassist's technique almost reminds me of classical guitar.

[@3dballz]

I personally would love to see Unleash the Archers open for Nightwish. Pretty sure my brain would melt but it would be so worth it. Speaking of Nightwish, you should check out Floor's performances on a Dutch television show called "Beste Zangers". You get to hear her perform other styles and completely own them. Thanks for the great reactions so far! Keep it up!

[@chaosultimamage]

Had the pleasure of seeing them live a year or two ago. Brittany is so fucking tiny, and her voice is the most powerful thing imaginable. It's insane.

[@TurnStyleGames]

My favourite quote: "What technique is that? Besides...awesome."

[@a.g.4843]

Oh, i listen to that song all the time…it is so great and gives me energy after a boring and lame work day

[@mikeharrington878]

These kids are SO madly bad-ass! Just *love* them all! What a bunch of great young musicians, you know? I can't *imagine* how they have the stamina to do what they do- how does Brittney NOT run out of oxygen?? o.O

[@LibertySpam]

I love coming back to this reaction. UTA is incredible

[@johnhitchens5632]

They were touring with Dragonforce and Visions of Atlantis this spring, but the concerts got cancelled. Imagine 4 hours of power metal

[@ChaseCarneson]

Sounds like musical heaven.

[@johnhitchens5632]

@@ChaseCarneson I can't remember if they were playing Detroit or not. Cleveland is a 5-hour drive so we were debating it

[@davidstephen6753]

@@ChaseCarneson Sounds like heaven, but the time I heard Dragonforce live they were pretty hopeless - I was gutted, 'cos I used to love them. Actually, I still do but I won't see them live again!!!

[@3WWizard]

I saw this show in SLC and man it was amazing. Dragonforce was a ton of fun and had the visual effects on their side, but for me Unleash the Archers stole the show. I loved every minute of it.

[@hf5135]

Caught them in Mesa, AZ. They were cramped on stage with the drummer being blocked by a huge Dragonforce video game prop. Excellent show, though. They were amazing. Took a moment for Brittney to warm up, but she can sing every note on the albums. Real professional, too, when 2 different micrphones died during the same song. She ended up taking the guitarist's mike.

[@vordylsh]

Great Canadian band from Vancouver/Victoria

[@skirishlad7095]

12:00 I recently went to a concert of theirs (the last one before the quarantine hit) in Colorado where they were preceded by a band called Visions of Atlantis and followed by the headlining band DragonForce. While all three of the bands were great and were favorites of mine, Unleash the Archers stole the show for sure. They played three or four songs perfectly before realizing that their amps were either a) turned of or b) literally fried from being blown out. That's how powerful and awesome these guys are. Unleash the Archers is by far my top band, ever, and their album Apex is a freaking masterpiece. Such amazing musicianship.

[@ChaseCarneson]

They're amazing. heard some amazing stories of live show. Can't wait to see them live.

[@tatianatruta8790]

Super cool reaction to an awesome song

[@Revelationvaliant]

I believe if memory serves from a previous reaction I saw to this song the reactor pointed out that the bassist is using a claw hammer style. Apparently it is something often used when playing the banjo as it allows you to play faster. In this case he's using it to keep up with the pace of the song and almost act as a hybrid lead guitar/bass player. Also side note Fantastic breakdown.

[@darkhuntersparanormalgroup3444]

I'm so glad that you mentioned the incredibly difficult drum beat that the drummer was doing with his feet. I've watched numerous reaction videos and no one addresses it. So the drummer is doing doubles on each foot. As opposed to a single sixteenth beat it's just switched to doubles which is incredibly difficult to sustain. As a drummer of 30 years I'm impressed

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

I believe that is the heel-toe techique. Common in different extreme metal genres for those super fast bass drum playing. I do bot master this myself, but I believe you utilize the tension spring and the beater to come back by itself.

[@JamieLycronisMcCutchen]

What a fantastic reaction! As a fellow musician, I was so happy to see that you understood this performance as a whole and not just for flash! New subscriber earned here! Bravo sir!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Nice one, Jamie. Appreciate the support.

[@BoiledEgg74]

Best. Reaction. To This. Song. Ever. Very appreciative of your candor and expertise. Love this band even more now.

[@ChaseCarneson]

🙏🙏🙏

[@anuhararciniega5899]

That little smile she does towards the end after her growl...oooof!! 😍

[@williams456]

That gallop that both the drummer and bassist are doing is indicative of power metal, add clean vocals about dungeons and dragons and clean guitar solos and you have everything

[@jaredfishy]

I swear if people could like your video each time they come back to rewatch you would have about 50x as many. I know I have watched this and all your Nightwish stuff at least 10times each so far! Keep it up bro.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Haha thanks Jared. I appreciate the support.

[@ari-etta]

I agree, same here.

[@theballisticfarmer]

I think my favorite part of this reaction is the eye twitch at 8:56. It’s when he’s geeking out over the solo and then sees that a second solo is going on in the background.

[@aaafrzlll]

4:26 that's the best reaction to the scream so far 😂

[@simoncope918]

Best reaction video to this amazing song. You definitely have the street cred to assess just how good these musicians are. Well done!

[@TDOTMUSICNERD]

i still come back to this reaction ..

[@donniemarler3909]

"Would I listen to this all the time? No, because it would be exhausting!" Loved that!! 😄😁

[@higuk999]

his bass techique appears to be an alternate way to get triplet sounds on a bass, thumb 1 , index 2, middle 3 like tripletting in flamenco style guitar

[@MikkoRantalainen]

8:30 It looks like he's using middle finger and ring finger to play. Maybe even index finger at times so he might actually be playing with total of 4 fingers.

[@MascottDeepfriar]

reminds me of banjo picking

[@martialart23]

Apex!!!! One of the other amazing songs off the album.

[@a.s.vieira7846]

Really nice thing to see finally metal musicians beeing recognized for their techinique and composition capabilities.

[@blakeclermont]

Probably the only channel I don’t mind when the song is paused. Too many reaction channels pause, say “wow, cool, let’s keep going”, giving no real reaction or insight as to what’s going on. I’ve been a metal fan since I came out of the womb, but never became a musician. Love watching your videos because you help me understand or see all the little things that I may have missed and why they are doing what they’re doing. Everything you say is insightful and the added jokes or witty comments are great. Found my new favourite channel. Great job, keep making videos!

[@ChaseCarneson]

I appreciate you Blake. Thanks for the support.

[@tannera3963]

Thank you for putting into words why I like this band so much. I don't know all the techniques and music theory they use, but I always knew they were special. Now it makes sense. ha

[@ChaseCarneson]

They are very special indeed. Thanks for supporting.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

About the bassist: I think it's actually a form of "slap bass," where you dont use a pick, but rather the thumb and palm of the hand to "slap" the string as you play it. That gallop sound on the drums? Thank you Iron Maiden! 🤘🔥🤘 And about the drummer's foot technique: I've heard it called "heel-and-toe," as it is the only way to play fast, but also to conserve energy, so you dont get tired out halfway through the song. And that reaction, hearing Brittney? _Priceless._ Just like almost every other reactor I've ever seen react to Brittney. And dont worry, bud, you're not the first to have that reaction -- I merely see it as an appreciation of very exceptional talent.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Very interesting! Thanks for the support and comment.

[@jukkap2945]

The bassist is not slapping, but rather using a kind of fingerstyle playing that's more common with the acoustic guitar. I've never seen anyone play like that on a bass though, using the thumb and two other fingers on one string. The drummer is really mastering a some kind of double strike technique with his feet. It can be heel-toe, although it looks more like the "swivel". Now, I am not a drummer or any kind of expert on this, and it can be a mix of different techniques. Never seen anyone use a technique like that constantly at this kind of tempo either. Very cool!

[@randominc.2251]

Somebody run and tell Nicko he got a shout out....I'm sure he will love it.....

[@jamesdantemidzi905]

"She's special. Sha has ti be to sing with this band"

[@nobodyhome6870]

Other comments have mentioned tonight we ride and northwest passage as performed by unleash the archers. So I wanted to say thank you for your excellent reaction and encourage you to do more of this band!

[@PitVanRooster69]

"Test Your Metal" is a really great older song of theirs. More of an 80's metal sound.

[@Jilhoa1]

The gallop support the lyrics/story as well. Apex is a concept album, where the main character Immortal rides out to fulfill his mission.

[@crisspetersen5506]

Unleash the Archers!!! Great choice, man! They are excellent. Thanks for the great reaction!

[@jeffD74]

Just gonna toss it out there, Seven spires needs a listen. Cabaret of dreams, dying to live… any of em really many different vocal styles from that talented young lady.

[@michellecole6325]

Apex is a concept album, with each song being a chapter in the story. Awakening is the first chapter; they're all great. Yay, Canadian Power Metal!

[@ChaseCarneson]

🇨🇦💪

[@jaksilver3656]

"Some things you HAVE to hear twice" twice? I can almost listen to their entire current discography nonstop for a week....

[@MikkoRantalainen]

3:45: Chase being silent after dropping his jaw to floow; YT closed captions say "[Applause]". Seems legit.

[@ChaseCarneson]

🙋🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️👏

[@monarch-black]

The bass player's picking reminds me of a tweaked claw-hammer banjo picking style. Pretty cool.

[@chrisbidal3425]

absolutely love these reactions. I think your channel is the first one where I'm not rolling my eyes at the pauses and just skipping to the rest of the track. In the same way that Mel Gibson knew what women were thinking in that 1990s movie, you're kinda nailing what musicians are thinking when they hear this, except somehow you're noticing it all in one take vs the rest of us over a week span

[@jayfe86]

Watching you trying to understand the bass technique every time it was on screen made this video funnier than I think you intended.

[@ChaseCarneson]

I know right. Making my brain explode.

[@Cayoalbuquerque]

Best and most detailed reactions on youtube. Well done, sir. It always baffled me that nobody ever talks about the bass player. Weird but awesome technique. The drummer is doing double strokes on the fastest parts of the song. Which is Right Right - Left Left. Keep up the amazing job, mate!

[@ChaseCarneson]

Really appreciate it. Thanks for the support.

[@evanspage5]

Man, I've played guitar and bass about 30 years, I consider myself pretty proficient with em both, but the level of mastery to be able to sync so perfectly with the each other is mind blowing.. Being able to play is one thing, being able to mesh all these pieces together into one cohesive unit is totally different, this is pure mastery, by a group of musical prodigies.

[@LibertySpam]

I felt the same way, the way they synced the guitars is incredible

[@GregNoblin]

Circling back nearly a year later because I've figured out the bass player's technique. It's like the "claw hammer" technique used in banjo playing.

[@danfarrik]

The solo part at 9:57 has such a Dream Theater sound to it. They can’t not be inspired by them. So great.

[@shmick6079]

I will never get sick of seeing reactions to this song. Love it. Along with “Blind and Frozen” by Beast in Black, it’s my favourite song that I’ve discovered via KZbin.

[@wallerron]

These reactions stand out as they deepen my appreciation for these bands. Subscribed!

[@lasersauceretroarchives6544]

i love your channel you're so detailed yet very professional!

[@NewAeonWarlord]

To explain the bassist plucking technique (which I find really cool as well). What I see him do is this: You know how some bassists use their index-, middle- and ring-fingers to be able to play faster as using 3 fingers is less taxing on each single one as only using 2? The usual pattern is a "roll" of ring-middle-index-ring-middle-index. Only problem is that it creates a 3-"beat" pattern where often you need 4 "beats" which means "1" moves from one finger to the next each time. Now what this guy does is add the thumb as a 4th finger and it seems he goes: thumb-ring-middle-index to create a smooth pattern of 4 strokes on each pass. It's quite smart actually, especially since he often plays those really fast 16th-note patterns which is probably much less taxing on the fingers once you get this down well (which needs a lot of work).

[@chincevideos923]

i always get some insight from watching your videos that i dont get from alot of the other reactions. props always enjoy seeing your vids

[@brendenj9113]

*tries to mimic gallop chest tapping thing* *quickly realizes why i am not a musician*

[@Hondasrock87]

I love your technical breakdown.

[@DanMagnusson]

Other commenter may have covered it, but i've seen other reaction videos describe the bass player using a 'claw hammer' technique, similar to how one plays a banjo.

[@lost_in_a_crowd_of_3257]

i love the video editing for this song

[@dbell582]

What a wonderful reaction to one of my favorite bands. Thanks bunches. Subbed for sure!

[@ChaseCarneson]

I appreciate you.

[@jackattack3647]

You really know musicianship, man! It's really impressing, how you recognize every last bist of a track.

[@FalconFlurry]

I am constantly amazed by how you are always able to notice so many details in a song on the first listen. I don't normally subscribe to reactors because they usually do a few songs I like then move on to something else i'm not interested in, but I truly appreciate the things you talk about and what you bring out of a song, so I subscribed

[@DanaFY]

They are INCREDIBLE live!

[@kevinbenson3141]

i have been a fan of UTA since their first cd launch in Victoria B.C love watching people become fans

[@blackwolf6082]

Love your forensic comments about how the song is constructed

[@jmarquitt]

I love your commentary. I learned about these guys in 2016 and I love them more and more every year. This album (Apex) is a story from start to finish and definitely listen to the full album with lyrics sometime!

[@theatomicpirategirl]

Tonight We Ride from Unleash the Archers is one of their older songs but still a ton of fun. Their most recent song, Northwest Passage is a brilliant cover. Those are my recommendations if you’re just getting into this band.

[@Md-ht3cg]

@Chase Carneson As a musician I liked the breakdown of the package as a whole. Subbed for sure. Long time fan of them. 2 SUGGESTIONS - 1) As a guitarist, if you want to look at how they put some of their songs together, Andrew Kingsley is "lead" guitar in the band and does some song playthroughs with full tab on his YT channel. Obviously both guitars can play lead incredibly. 2) to check out the singer specifically - two videos: 1st is her doing a karaoke of Queensryche AFTER playing a full 2 hour show in a pub in Edinburgh. Filmed on a cellphone and still sounds amazing. 2nd is her doing an opera piece (Brindisi) with another metal singer from the band Kings of the Trident. Impeccable.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thanks man. Really appreciate that a bunch.

[@Christian-bh7qs]

Nightwish, Yours is an empty hope, live in Wembley!! Epica, Sancta Terra live with Floor Jansen!!!

[@wallerron]

I just had to come back to this reaction video now that I've seen the rest of them, so far.

[@gringrin3979]

Brilliant reaction man. It is good to see people discovering bands like this one and even more so the appreciation for their craft. 🙃Peace

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thanks for the support and comment

[@sanssheriff3829]

I love how, because of your obvious enjoyment of deeply technical masterpieces and your indepth analysis, you keep getting more of it recommended to you. Your channel is starting to collect the absolute masters of our time like this :D I can't wait which bands I get to discover with you that I don't know yet.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you for the support. Grateful.

[@sopwithsnoopy8779]

6:40 that technique the bass player uses...in an interview, he said it's stolen from flamenco guitar playing. This bass player is no longer in UTA, he left shortly after recording this album + videos.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Well, I really glad he stole it cause it's amazing haha.

[@scottwhitney6055]

Please do more of their songs. they are all fantastic. Her singing is unbelievable.

[@Jilhoa1]

I just realized you might like Ayreon too. Try The Day that the World Breaks Down ;)

[@joshuatapp3447]

Second this.

[@jnovak1278]

Best reactor on youtube. I Learn every time. Great stuff Chase!

[@Luke.Skywodka]

This double solo guitars sounds so nice!

[@MaskedNozza]

BLOODY HELL! This is incredible! I'm sure this is my first time hearing UTA and it's incredible! Having multiple personalities can introduce some interesting perspectives. Jamie was the one that found your channel a few months ago and has been watching and commenting. Watching this up to about 2 minutes in, I've had tingles the whole time! There's some part of our brain that vaguely remembers having heard the song before, but I don't really have access to those memories. I get a vague feeling before a new part of the song as to what's coming, but I don't remember it so it feels like the first time for me! I am such a huge fan of this band already! A masterclass indeed. Those early points about the bass and guitarist are very good to know. I didn't see the bass head missing until you mentioned it. Good spot. AND HER VOCALS! HOLY CRAP! Stamina. Power. Control. Intensity. ooooOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHH!!! It's not even language. It's just vocalisation, just vowel sounds. But she makes me feel like I could kick a rhino in the nuts while playing air guitar in front of an explosion. This is so metal right now. Wow. Every member stands out as you said. And you don't just hear it, you get to see it too. That bassist is so impressive just plucking away in a galloping rhythm, and the drummer pounding with his feet makes me feel tired already. Those guitarists as well are astounding. They make it look so easy, which just truly demonstrates how actually incredible they really are. Oh, your right! I was trying to figure out how the vocals stood out so crystal clear without pushing the instruments back, and it's because they're floating on top like a wave. Exactly right. I'm sorry. Did the drummer's shirt say "I'm a Bundy Junkie"? You asked what technique the drummer was using. It looks like some kind of plucking, but also I recall reading something about a hammer technique? "This is exhausting." Yep. I've still got chills going and I think I need a cup of tea after this is done. That guy's screams are impressively clear despite being so low. The chugging was a great explanation. We might try that soon. The bassist having his moment can't help but make me smile. And back into the prechorus. As you said several times, masterclass. They look like they would be a ton of fun to be around, just a great group of friends. I feel like this is what you get when a bunch of level 20 bards form an adventuring party in DnD. Excuse me, I need to go climb a mountain and change the world now. Nothing can stop me, not even more Chase videos. - Ian

[@Boreas4]

You mentioning the bassist using his thumb got me looking at it and it looks like he's playing the bass like you would a banjo.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Exactly that.

[@snackcake4347]

Oh yay! So excited you did this one. You're quickly become one of my favorite reactors, I really enjoy your commentary! This is a concept album and honestly the entire thing is fantastic. You could react to any of them but Cleanse the Bloodlines has a music video so I'd recommend that one. If you're into fantasy you'd enjoy the story the album tells - I believe the singer, Brittney Slayes, writes the lyrics. The bassist is no longer in the band but even the new one was like whoa yeah it was difficult learning the songs because the bassist was a classically trained guy and wrote his parts in interesting ways.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Thank you for the kind words and support. Promise there are loads more reactions coming so stay posted! I believe that about the bassist. Guy is something else.

[@Doomawaitsyou]

I saw them in Phoenix in 2018 and they opened their set with this. It's just as good live.

[@rongray9858]

Oh my gosh, loved this! first time hearing Unleash the Archers. After the reaction video, which as always was awesome, I went ahead and played it for my neighbors also. :)

[@ChaseCarneson]

Listen to to offer we ride.its fantastic

[@rongray9858]

@@ChaseCarneson Well Officer, Chase said listen to it.....:) Yep, buying, downloading, watching. Thanks again dude.

[@MadasMind]

Awesome reaction, love your musical breakdown and the appreciation you have for what they're doing. I've had the absolute pleasure of meeting UTA on two occassions, firstly Brittney and Grant in 2017 and then the whole band in 2018. Not only are they incredible musicians and stunning live, but they are wonderful people as well. Brittney is so humble and so appreciative of the band's fans and Grant is one of the most positive and energetic people you'd ever get to meet. I've been a fan since they released Demons of the Astrowaste and its been a hell of a journey watching them grow. UTA will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@grantharriman284]

When you mention people opening for others I immediately thought about what would happen if they did a colab with Nightwish. My heart might just explode if that actually were to happen.

[@RyanCogar]

The bass player does have incredible technique but let us not forget the incredible foot technique of that drummer. Double stroke consistent 16th rolls at that tempo and that clean & with that endurance is pretty epic. You catch a good glimpse of it at the 6:28 mark

[@Suddenly-Eggs]

I like your break down. I’d suggest other stuff but you’ve clearly already got the recommendations.

[@ChaseCarneson]

Nice one, David. Appreciate that!