RIP Ryan Siew ❤️... Polaris "Nightmare" Reaction

[@EmskoppSascha]

To be honest Polaris is for me personal the most perfect Metalcore band around at the moment. They are just perfect in terms of mixing heaviness with those beautiful cleans and the instrumentation is always on point. And Ryan is and will ever be just a legend and his legacy will live on into eternity. RIP Ryan!

[@illunatic317]

So true

[@illunatic317]

Like a grittier more true to themselves I prevail.

[@mitchwong7922]

Honestly I fell in love with Ryan's guitar work the moment I heard it, first song being hypermania and they instantly became a masterclass band in my mind much love ❤

[@4rsenicK]

100% true

[@lukaspommerenke3926]

that shot at 4:39 with ryan absolutely shredding that riff accompanied with the melody hits so hard. RIP.

[@missinbrain]

You made a wonderful tribute to him with this video. I bet his family will find it comforting to see you enjoying his music.

[@MorkaiAU]

I had the privilege of seeing Polaris just last week in Melbourne, and I believe it was one of the first arena-level shows they've ever done. Jesse from Windwaker stepped up and played an absolutely phenomenal set, I can only believe as a tribute to Ryan, and never intending to stand in his place. There were more than a few moments throughout where Jamie stopped to just take stock of the show, and the crowd, and the reaction, and even between the songs Overflow and Martyr, took a few moments to honour Ryan and provide something akin to a tribute or eulogy for Ryan... I will say, never in my decades of going to metal gigs, have I ever seen a few thousand people quietly just... sit on the floor, all together, and say nothing at all, like a moments silence... You absolutely could have heard a pin drop. Rest well Ryan, wherever you are, and thank you for the tunes mate.

[@KONTAGION705]

Ryan was a fucking legendary guitarist. His loss hits HARD

[@TheHolonConcept]

My condolences to everyone suffering this loss. I just got introduced to this sound and needless to say it SLAPS. *sending hugs* 🫂

[@Charon241]

It's only the last few months that I've been getting into Polaris. Still terribly sad about Ryan. Going to see them with August Burns Red next week. It won't be the same without him but huge props to the rest of the band for keeping it going. New album slaps btw.

[@kennytieshisshoes]

Man what a wonderful and respectful tribute. Just another reason I appreciate your channel.

[@Choombus]

I hope they make something beautiful for him. All of the amazing choruses, melodies. He deserves recognition for what he did, My first song was Pray for Rain and I still listen to it. I hope he finds peace, because he did so well. I hope you're okay with yourself

[@iG1x]

Man I shared those secret tears with you (I had wet eyes when I saw the video for the first time this morning and realised the circumstances and sad reality we lost him)...Ryan will be always remembered!!! And three cheers to P O L A R I S ! ! !

[@marvinzimmermann_]

Eternal fear is a fate worse than death. This line hits different. Been following them since their very first EP and I‘m still lost for words after everything the band had to go through. May Ryan rest in peace. ❤ He was the main reason I began to tune my guitar down. What an inspiration he was!

[@harrisbueller]

I have this existential feeling that I need to be at one of these shows. Ryan was one of us and is sorely missed.

[@harrisbueller]

We may not know him personally, but he was someone who spoke the same musical language as us. There will always be that connection, which I think makes it harder to explain the emotions involved. How can it not feel like a part of you is gone, when his songs live in us?

[@tcsoup8094]

I think everyone that sees this tour will have similar feelings walking into and out of the venue. Heavy hearts, excitement, and hopefully an overwhelming sense of belonging knowing that we all loved the music we got to share that night.

[@victorloureiro_bodyboard]

Polaris helped me pass through a very hard moment related to a long relationship ending thanks to the 'The death of me' album, specially thanks to 'All of this is fleeting'. So thank you Ryan for it and for this banger you have left us. Also thank you Metalbirb for this great tribute, it has been pretty emotional. 🖤

[@KONSEKVENS_]

❤

[@jok3r906]

We as a society have failed. We are letting the next generation of artists, actors, creators, etc get destroyed mentally then blame the individual who is no longer around. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends, family, brothers in the band... Remember when you're harassing/assaulting/berating another person... Your actions and words towards others have ramifications/consequences for those that are important to that Individual...

[@TheMessiah1337]

According to a lot of people words don't hurt people or dont have much power to hurt people, yet these people dont realise words destroy an incredible amount of lives....

[@iCondemnPS3]

what do you mean by blame the person who is no longer around?

[@zerozeeros]

Is suicide what took him out?

[@XAVR_]

​@@zerozeerosno as far as I know he was dealing with long term health issues, he wasn't touring with the band at the time of his death

[@minecraftsteve2504]

There's no one here to save us, If we refuse to save ourselves

[@fraktures]

Great stuff brother. I felt that emotion behind this one. It’s contagious. My favorite Polaris experience revolved around a breakup I went through after finally finding a girl who appreciated metal music. We had to separate, and I remember driving home and I just tossed on “Crooked Path” and flew down the highway. Tears washed over me from the emotion. Everything just felt so fucked, but that song pulled me through the car ride home. Screamed every lyric with bad technique. My love for that man will never die. There are so many other memories I have of his music that will stay with me forever. Rest in peace to our brother.

[@centralia83]

I’m gonna miss Ryan in Polaris, they have become one of my favorite bands. It’s sad we only get to hear him in Polaris for 3 albums. He was way too young, and the dude had a hell of career. At least he got to do what he loved to do. And his creativity will live on. Hopefully whoever they get to fill in for him, is able to stay true to his legacy

[@rhysplant8392]

What hit me the hardest, was his struggles. I deal with fibro fog (from fibromyalgia) every day and worse when I'm studying/working and it takes a lot of mental effort to help mitigate the debilitating pain, so that I may sleep. I've done different drugs to see what's it's like and it feels so nice to be rid of it, even just for a second. I'm just going to enjoy the shit out of this album and Best of love to the Polaris/Aus metal community, truly is a happy-sad moment when I see these songs released. Rest easy Ryan

[@KONSEKVENS_]

Never thought I’d cry watching a Metalcore review. Thank you for this tribute. Love to the Polaris boys and their loved ones Love to all. Rest in Power Ryan 🖤

[@majinmeesh]

I have been blasting this song on repeat since last night. Ryan Forever 🖤

[@DubzMike]

SAME!

[@ohbxnny6299]

Had a very similar introduction to Ryan as you with trying to learn Buttersnips by Periphery i saw his cover and that wtf am i doing wrong this guy SLAYS, and with him being around the same age as me it really inspired me to practice the guitar and really take it seriously, a true inspiration. I have Ryan to thank for a lot of my work/practice ethic and i can confidently say i wouldnt be the player i am today without watching his covers. This video is a great tribute BIRB, its really amazing to see how many lives he touched with his music and playing. Plus those shots of him SLAYING the lead guitar in this song made me want to tear up, huge props to Polaris for pushing through this time. RIP THE GOAT THE LEGEND RYAN SIEW

[@illunatic317]

This was real dude. I could feel the emotion in your review/reaction. Thank you.

[@biggesthater6]

I don't have memories outside of how I've connected with the music, but man is it so hard to hear a banger without also getting teary eyed. Such contradicting emotions, its like smiling while crying.

[@WomTez]

I remember when I first discovered Polaris and then finding out they were travelling all the way to the UK to come play in a little town down the road from me....and I rambert around that time Ryan was having troubles with his Visa so wasn't making it to a lot of UK shows and being absolutely gutted that he may not be at the show I was going to And then he walked out on the stage and starting his soft intro to "prey for rain" and I was just absorbed into it. What a talent man he was And this song shows it too. This song SLAPS

[@The_KlaVra]

I found Ryan through his Killswitch Engage - In Due Time cover and I thought we got the next Abassi, the next Petrucci here, he was such a prodigy and its sad he cant be here to see how much he was loved and how much people cared about him and the impact he made with his YT channel and Polaris. I wish the best to Polaris, take time to heal and come through more powerful as ever, cant wait for the album

[@noahriva]

I remember being absolutely obsessed with his “In Due Time” cover back when Ryan released it on KZbin. I’m not much of an electric guitar player myself, but this incredibly talented kid made another kid want to be as skilled and passionate. What an amazing band. What a legacy. Thank you Ryan🖤

[@pilsyhnagrom3588]

I subbed long before, but Ryan got me back into Killswitch with that cover. At the time, it was one of the highest production value covers on KZbin. He and I were the same age and I owe a lot of my guitar progression from that time period to him. A true legend.

[@UngratefulKS]

For me, I was new in the whole metal scene and was really curious about bands and music that I went on KZbin and got recommended a live peformance of the song The Remedy and that was the song who made me fell in love with Polaris and the whole metalcore genre and also made me a core head. Before Polaris, I listened to Trivium and BMTH, who is also amazing, but it was Polaris and especially Ryan and Rick with their guitar playing that made me a huge fan of Polaris and the whole metalcore scene, and also made me actually pick up a guitar and fucking try learning to play it so I could play one of their songs, that was my whole goal. Ryan was and are still one of my favorite guitarist that I have ever seen, and it's sad that I now can never see him play live, but all the live peformance I have seen on KZbin, all the music video where I see him stand there, playing those amazing riffs and just killing it on the guitar will live forever in my memory. He's a huge inspiration for me and my goals and he will be missed dearly. RIP Ryan, you will always live in my memory and in the hearts of every Polaris fans, metalcore enjoyers and everyone people in the world who is fortunate to hear your guitar playing. Hope you are happy and smiling from the place you are now and look down on the boys and wish them nothing but happiness and well for their future ❤

[@manyhandsmakelightsnacks]

gutted that a man's passing led me to this band but i have incredible stank face at that riffage. God speed, Ryan

[@nyctophilex7]

So young. R.I.P. Ryan.

[@RobinLeneutre]

I am happy to have a piece of memory with Ryan on his channel that will stay forever. I miss him so much. 🖤

[@pablorodrigocalvo]

Great video! haven't seen much people addressing Ryan's departure. it made so sad too, like you I started following him when he was making covers, the first one I saw was a periphery cover he made and was immediately blown away by his skill. He will be missed. greetings from Guatemala.

[@ZilverBack]

I absolutely love how you decided not to give a review on it. Such a respectful thing to do. We love you Ryan ❤

[@TheCNPunk]

I discovered Polaris while i was preparing for their tour at the end of 2019 with Northlane and Void of Vision and they stuck with me since then. Absolutely love everything Polaris puts to disc and on stage. They grown to be one of my favorite bands. The message of Ryans passing hit hard and it hits harder that now i am appreciating and being absolute grateful to his already great guitar work even more. Looking forward for the new album and his masterfully swan song and i cant wait to experience one of my best concerts of my life at the end of september in cologne with Polaris and Bury Tomorrow supporting While She Sleeps. I am gonna pray for ryan this concert and we are celebrating his legacy !

[@tyrussleightholme7261]

5:51 is where I lost it and got my tear up the first time I watched the video. That line leading into Ryan’s riff is just too good. Rip Ryan ❤

[@evanchance2847]

I tell you what, didn't listen to them much until they released their last record, that really changed my perspective about this band and is now one of my all time favorite bands, I'd have to say "All Of This Is Fleeting" that song really takes me places and I love the ride each and every time. A true masterclass of a song.

[@Petrical]

Great video man. It is really hard for me to watch Ryan playing in the video honestly. The first couple of times it didn't hit me, but the 3rd watch just really made it all hit home. RIP Ryan, you will be forever missed. For me, there was really no other modern metal guitarist that could capture feeling and emotion like him. I still listen to the death of me on repeat as well as the instrumentals and it helped me through some DARK times.

[@joshflugel]

I discovered Polaris not long ago, immediately got hooked to their albums, bought a ticket to see them soon. I spent 2023 recovering from some pretty bad personal losses, and still remember when listening to "Pray for Rain" with lyrics on Spotify gave me the first sip of hope in a long time ...I found out about Ryan just now, so ffing sad. He left us some great music so that we can move on.

[@TimmyTurner421]

Only 26.. terrible. 💔 R.I.P.

[@gronnigerb]

My first time hearing Polaris was in 2020. I found them on Spotify and the first song I heard was Vagabond. I fell for the guitar work. This song has my favorite riff of 2023 in it. Ryan's legacy will live on forever

[@janhau_music__9237]

What a great Song! Love it! RIP Legend, we will all miss you!

[@jrayne93]

Rip Ryan. To his family and friends I'm so sorry for your loss. Ryan was an amazing musician and person. He will go down as a metalcore legend in alot of our books I'm sure. Rest easy ryan..

[@pricey1635]

The emotion hit me more than it did before after I watched your video. Amazing. ❤️

[@Bjornsguitarspecials]

So much respect for the band to move through. RIP Ryan

[@mandalovescatspandas1781]

I'm incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of such a young (and talented) soul. Love (and prayers 🙏) to his family and loved ones. The pain is profound, I can't even imagine. Hold dear to the ones you love

[@KingCrusoe]

This might be just my straight up favorite Polaris song. The fact that this masterpiece is what they put out first following Ryan's death is potentially the most bittersweet thing I can imagine. This album is going to rip. I enjoyed the last album a lot, but I mostly only use it for drum exercises rather than for listening to otherwise, I anticipate this coming one being more for the listening this time around.

[@jamesgrenard]

I'm literally in the same boat as you. Been watching Ryan since he was like 15 just ABSOLUTELY shredding and have been a fan and then I saw he joined Polaris and they have been one of my favorite bands since. Just INSANELY talented and their music means a lot to me, so his passing hits REALLY hard. Was crying just watching this.

[@MrDuckwards]

Man, this band means so much to me and it's still a surreal feeling knowing that I was grooving with the guys on their last show with Ryan. Seeing how much energy and fun they had on stage, it just didn't feel real reading that horrible news. I want to thank Ryan for all the amazing things he has done together with Polaris, I want to wish they guys from the band the strength to get through this loss and lastly I would like to thank you MetalBirb for this fantastic honouring of Ryan's gorgeous work throughout time.

[@bigpapi8558]

To be honest I've never listen to this band so to watch this reaction and hearing this band for the first time I wanted to rock out a lot but I got emotional myself from your reaction fighting back your emotions. But this is gonna make me go check out more of there music. Thanks MetalBirb for all you do

[@elvisalmenar]

My friend, what a touching tribute, Polaris is one of my favorite bands and this was a beautiful reaction! ❤

[@heyflo1]

This song hits so much harder with what they're going through right now... And when it started with that guitar riff I immediately told myself "well this is SO Polaris", they have such a distinct sound to their tracks and obviously we know Ryan was an integral part of it. This must feel absolutely awful for them, he was so freaking good, man...

[@josho1182]

I saw Polaris at Download festival and Ryan wasn't there, i questioned it and then the news dropped that he passed a week later. They have just announced they're supporting While She Sleeps at Ally Pally in London in September. I will be screaming every word along with the band through my tears! 🤘

[@980Logan]

First time I learned of Ryan was via his cover of Pale Aura by Periphery. Mind blown after listening to The Remedy and Lucid and finding out he was the guitarist. Rest in peace brother

[@alecdawg11]

I'm about the same age as you. Been listening to metalcore for like 15 years now... The last few years, I've kind of moved on from metalcore to other genres of metal. But man, I'll always come back for this band. This band makes me feel like a kid again. They have that old school metalcore feel, but it's blended with modern metalcore perfectly. Every riff feels so thought-out. Like you can just tell they spent time on every single part of the song. In my opinion, they don't have any filler songs. They don't have a bad song. I've only got to see Polaris once, and unfortunately, Ryan wasn't at that show. They back-tracked his parts. I always assumed it was some kind of visa issue or something, since I'm in the US, but it really breaks my heart that someone that is "living the dream," someone that is doing what so many of us wish we could, could be in so much turmoil. He touched a lot of lives and leaves an incredible legacy though.

[@daanopdebeeck2312]

Polaris is definitely one of the bands who drew me back into the metalcore scene (besides reaction channels like yours). I was going to see them in a small venue in 2020 but just then Covid hit and that sucked. A month ago I would finally see the band at a festival but then this tragedy happened. Now I will never see the band with Ryan but his music will live on as well as his passion and creativity within the band. As a tribute, we can return the favor and spread the same throughout our (metal) community.

[@Phantox1101]

Thanks for this Vid! RIP Ryan

[@CapnRiggs2k5]

Those classic Ryan leads at the end just hit a little bit differently. Touching tribute as well. ❤

[@amandag1337]

I didn't know this band but I hate to hear this news. We lose so many young, talented people every day. Rest in peace.

[@McYates24]

I watched his covers for many years and was always blown away by how good he was at such a young age. RIP young king, fire track.

[@regitamer4935]

I still remember when i saw polaris live in italy in the tour for the mortal coil, at the end of the concert i find ryan very tired sitting alone in the stairs, and i remember ask him for a photo and we took it. I still have that photo with me.....rest in peace ryan❤

[@DYOGolf12]

The way i see it.. he was a fucking animal. Riff, after riff, after riff, helping Polaris become what they are. He is forever cemented into music legacy. RIP riff god

[@phillipbowman3151]

This was my first exposure to this band and it immediately makes me want to seek out more of their stuff. RIP Ryan

[@aliyahburnette8018]

Good reaction metalbirb congrats on 100,000 subscribers hope you had a good time on your trip anyway I'm so excited for the new album coming out in September 1st may Ryan rest in peace and I pray for Polaris as they continue on I wish I could go see them in Charlotte NC but It's on a school night I hate I'm gonna miss the tour on Wednesday If they came to Greensboro I would have go to the show but Charlotte is a little too much to have my dad drive me to the show and stay in the hotel.

[@justinburchett6756]

Man i discovered polaris when they were on tour with wage war in 2019 at the house of blues in orlando FL. it’s so weird having video of him and watching him perform his fucking heart out while having fun. didn’t even know the band at the time and they gave me one of the most memorable experiences i’ve ever had. if his passion on stage is just a fraction of what he showed in life i know he was an amazing dude. Rest in peace man and my condolences to those lucky enough to have known you.

[@tcsoup8094]

All of these videos and the eventual album are going to hit the heart a little harder now 🖤

[@CODASTREAMS]

I discovered Polaris in 2016 a song called Regress Ryan was a fantastic guitar player thank you for all the years of fkn good rifts rip again 🙏🏼

[@Pikochabi]

7:10 this is what hit me the hardest, hearing how amazing nightmare was and knowing Ryan will never know what people think of it tears me up for some reason. He was a legend ❤

[@borissakharov3794]

I only discovered Polaris during the pandemic, and they quickly became one of my favorite bands, I was really looking forward to seeing them live when they at some point came to Seattle. Unfortunately that didn’t happen before Ryan’s passing. I hope they come to Seattle soon, you can bet your ass I’ll be at that show to support Polaris and Ryan’s legacy.

[@lc81002]

I didn't expect the video to make me emotional, but it did. RIP Ryan.

[@pandachris8755]

Thanks for how you handled this. Some of Polaris' music helped me through some tough times and I've been looking at creators listening to this so we can all jam together, not to get a review. Much love

[@pandachris8755]

For me, I was at one of my low points when I found Polaris and I didn't have a stable job, was trying to go to school full time, had a rough relationship, and was really low. I found the song Dusk to Day and it hit exactly what I was feeling. The nights and trying to go to sleep were the worst because I felt guilty and stressed and would lay awake waiting for the morning and that song just hit. To know others had felt that and being able to just scream that song got me through and I'm in such a better spot now. It's been my most listened to song for 3 years now. Man, what an incredible guy.

[@SINNERSAVEDBYGODSGRACE88]

I can see it bro I can see it in your eyes ! RIP Ryan

[@adamkennard8489]

My memories of Polaris: 1. First discovered them when The Guilt & The Grief EP dropped in 2016. That release, and the Dichotomy EP, became my commuting soundtrack for the best part of a yr. Then The Mortal Coil came out the next year, and I picked it up on vinyl. 2. Finally got to see them live in 2019, supporting Northlane at the Brixton Academy here in London. RIP Ryan 🙏🤘

[@CarlosCruz-sv1ti]

Those chills on the breakdown it’s exactly how we feel

[@wyntyrstyrm0985]

Never listened to Polaris before this song, and I can definitely sense how much he means to the community ❤

[@esaedvik]

Always hits hard losing such a young and talented lad. Loved listening to his play style. Only found out yesterday :( RIP.

[@christofts857]

I remember hearing The Remedy for the first time too and being totally blown away. The whole thing is so sad. Ryan was ridiculously talented, and from people I know who knew him, an incredible human being. Music, and the world, is poorer without him. Song is a masterpiece, of course.

[@codyb6849]

My prayers an condolences are with Ryan family an friends an to one of my favorite bands today Polaris love the guys an I still support the band an there phenomenal awesome masterpieces there music I’ll always love this band an the current members just sad to hear one of the members went on an passed but I know the guys in the band an the band it’s self will stand strong an move on with there musical careers an they have my support an love love Cody

[@pjlights164]

RIP Ryan. That chorus riff might be one of my favorites ever.

[@eerhtM]

Proud of you dude. Must have been a brutal video to record. RIP Ryan. Prayers for all those in his orbit.

[@brent_004]

6:23 Ryan bouncin to that groove is fkn top tier. Rest easy mate

[@currentlyvibing9916]

They are always the kings of groove but I just can’t help but think how badly they’d be thrown off, cuz even I was thrown off so badly when I heard so I can’t even begin to imagine what these fellas are going through. Rip Ryan you’ll always my biggest inspiration

[@coretaku]

Found Polaris in 2013. EP cover w/ the wolves, and turquoise color scheme grabbed my attention. Been hooked ever since. My brother found them a year later, and we both are diehard fans of the band. My name (Ryan) has never clicked with me, but it seems that some of the most kindhearted people share my name, and also have the most touching departures. May he rest easy. Polaris fan for almost 10 years, and never gonna stop counting.

[@rashpalsingh5173]

[@Tigerjunky93]

This is a bop and I’m going to enjoy every second of Ryan’s final gifts to us on this album.

[@thefransvan5966]

No one's gonna save us....if we don't fucking save ourselves........goddamnit man....god fucking damnit.

[@ronriffs]

He was such an inspiration to so many guitarist like myself. One of the most meaningful covers I’ve done on my channel 🖤💔

[@midoxbz]

what a SONG, LOVE POLARIS RYAN FOREVER

[@dylanlantz1730]

Fuck, every time it cut back to him shredding during those two tapping solos I was about to shed tears. I just discovered Polaris a few weeks ago, but his talent is crazy.

[@danielspencer4564]

Polaris just continues dropping some of the best modern metalcore. Definitely gonna be an emotional ride checking out the full album

[@mustus71]

Just found this band this year.. they have the perfect heaviness sucks their main guitar has passed

[@FastNCurious88]

Nothing has hit harder since Tom Searle. Two legends shredding together in the hereafter. ❤ REST IN PEACE.

[@Porschetheus]

Metalcore doesnt get much better than this. Love this band. Even hits harder after recent events...

[@willmellare4368]

Polaris was the first band I ever saw live. And I’m seeing them a 4th time in September. My favourite memory of Ryan was when we were in the mosh pit and in the most Australian accent ever Ryan goes “I wanna see a fucken circle pit” and it was the best circle out I’ve ever been in. Gonna miss him til the end

[@gunlean7738]

This song was perfect..

[@darkslayer1391]

I remembering seeing Ryan for the first time though his Avenged Sevenfold cover and thought "holy shit this kid is going places". A whole ass decade and some change later i found polaris and at first i didnt realize who their leas guitarist was. I was SHOOK when i found out it was Ryan. This loss cuts deep as Polaris as a band was tied to an amazing time, and also a horrible time in my life. They were practically my soundtrack when i was 25 with The Death of Me and I was so excited to see what was next. My thoughts are with the band and his family ❤️

[@adamcogan211]

The first guitar cover I ever saw from Ryan was Buttersnips by Periphery in highschool. I was just getting into Djent/modern metal and couldn’t believe he was playing like that!

[@traffyguy1764]

polaris was one of the first bands that got me into metal

[@ericgardner5969]

Ryan’s solo got me feeling the same way you do man

[@maartenhouben2958]

Thank you for this😞

[@MAX.CHE.PNEUMA]

Birb has real emotions on this song. I am from Ukraine, there is a war in my country and a lot of my friends died from war and drugs. I am 22 and soon my turn will come to fight. This song just confirms that there is some bullshit going on in our world. not only in my country. Peace for everyone

[@ryanbachman380]

This song is an absolute banger! I expect nothing less from Polaris 🤘🏻

[@HeadBang4life]

Birb this was Great !!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@emanueldavenport3919]

just got me so emotional