Shades of Black: The Gates Full Album Stream

[@I_the_Erroneous]

I was listening to good music... then my phone fell under my car seat and here I am. The will of the gods brought me here. This is the best discovery I've had in years.

[@SithAssassin501]

Tracklist for whom it may concern: 1. Janus 00:00 2. Pylai 04:44 3. Ivory 09:13 4. Moirai 14:38 5. Horn 17:36 6. Orcus 23:13 7. Tartarus 28:21 8. Mousai 34:04 9. Erebus 35:59 10. Oneiroi 44:39

[@WilsonJimenez]

you sir, are the mvp

[@volkovvitalikborisovich3386]

kruto

[@airsoftfreak11]

Everyone e of those words sound sic

[@acc373r4t0r]

TheBrigadier Gaming yeah, dunno what they all mean but i think erebus was a god of death and maybe janus is earth, also tartarus is hell

[@onlyhuman2936]

👍

[@PratikKamat]

The undisputed king of Arabic metal is back All hail the Phryigian Dominant!!

[@ATthemusician]

true AF one of my favorite scales, I love middle Eastern music. so unique.

[@ahmedsaid5587]

Andrew Teller cheers from EgyptO 🎧🎸🎧🔴⚉🔴

[@blknd13]

the king is ODIOUS

[@adopodrinje1499]

if u guys know more artists like this! let me know ! I LOVE IT! same as Narjahanam and Shukron from russia! same as Crescent from Egypt.

[@lovelimus]

aeternam, shokran, al namrood, odious, narjahanam, maat, khepri, rivers of nihil, al andalus are all metal bands with middle eastern influence

[@HerroPreaseThankYou]

I hate so much what music has become today. Complete lack of originality. It's all narcissicit now. It's not about creativity anymore just status. Listening to your music gives me goodbumps It's so good. I wish you the best 👌

[@OLI-vx1md]

You're just listening to shit music if that is your hot take.. there are a plethora of glorious bands

[@Borhawnm]

Holy shit. What did I just listen to!? I almost cried out of the joy this gave me! Not even joking.

[@Jake-xn4tr]

This is perfect study music, I listened to "Ocean" countless times writing grad. school papers. Thank you.

[@alfredomendez9749]

Those engineering reports come out quickly with these guys!!!

[@johnanthony-dev5851]

Same here, I'm a freelance web developer and this is perfect for lighter stuff like html/css.

[@hamilkarbarkas8711]

It's also approved for revising labour law :D

[@AaroN62Gost]

I can't listen to this while studying, I can't help but jam out to it. \m/

[@manbearcowpig3057]

Jake R 100%

[@CaelestisOfficial]

This is one of the best djent/groove releases ever!

[@marknashland3884]

About a month or so ago, I needed new metal to listen to. I was bored and typed into youtube "mysterious instrumental djent" and found the band Shokran and their first album. I was absolutely blown away by the sound of that band. Went back to youtube a few weeks later on that same album and saw this album in the video feed. I havent stopped listening to this album since. Holy nuts this is so damn good. Got me now writing music like this on my guitar. Not nearly as good but still an amazing inspiration!!!

[@zulegmat]

Hell yeah man appreciate it!

[@diabolicwaste]

i have the exact same story dude. only difference for me. is it was around the time this album was released i guess shokran is a gateway to shades of black

[@marknashland3884]

​@@diabolicwasteshokrun brought be here too a few years back!!

[@jking772]

Please we need more SOB...Where are you superman....Its almost 2021, w need some shades of black in my life....You are one of the best.....We need more.....

[@Hatecrewdethrol]

Just discovered this, this will hold me over until Shokran releases Exodus this sunday

[@Viperacrx600]

And what a great album that wound up being

[@Versidious]

Holy fuck, these guys are awesome.

[@zulegmat]

Thanks man greatly appreciate it! Just so you know I'm just a one man band here, I do everything including the recording.

[@MrYerckocastro]

true artist

[@victorshikhkhamis5238]

u r really a great man

[@victorshikhkhamis5238]

and I would really like to know how can I support u

[@Hatecrewdethrol]

You mean "this" guy, only one person

[@gregorygiakoumidis7149]

never getting bored of listening to this amazing album

[@undertow9547]

22minutes in.. Some of the most impressive and beautiful music ever written,,, masterful

[@I_R_Maniac]

Absolute masterpiece of an album. Top tier. You should consider putting this on vinyl, i'd buy it.

[@AlexxxGrrr]

looks like i've found a new hidden gem.

[@AmyrAbadawn]

Really awesome

[@ArcanumOrderx]

I loooove the Egyptian, middle eastern sound in some of these tracks. Keep that shit up!

[@KingMondoWWM]

Have you checked out the new 2017 singles yet? Black Anvil is a new level of middle eastern. They can be found on his bandcamp site and I've also uploaded them to my channel(with synchronized effects).

[@kiel1373]

Have a listen to Shokran, Egyptian Progressive metal

[@youarenotsafe2215]

Phrygian

[@adopodrinje1499]

@@kiel1373 why not Crescent? pure Egyptian DM! LOVE IT !!! and I cant get enough of Shades! it just keeps on going !!! no matter what!

[@alexlioce5942]

+zulegmat dude! I loved oceans and I'm fucking loving this so far also....if you ever want to play shows and need a drummer, I've memorized all the parts!

[@DFishers]

Hey man! Where's new tracks?) I love ur stuff dude!))) Keep Going!) Come on Man!)

[@fleischtomate2435]

best album from SoB!

[@RustySheriffsBadge69]

Seriously keep putting out music dude. The music you hae made is criminally underrated. Especially for how old alot of it is.

[@angryferret101]

I barely listen to instrumentals only. But randomly played this and I freaking love it! It unexpectedly gives me a sense of peace.

[@adopodrinje1499]

nothing more after 2016.... feeling so sad...

[@ATthemusician]

you never disappoint man! I'll buy this soon.

[@sirjack528]

I still can't believe that this all one guy. This and Ocean sounds like a band. Truly a musician.

[@Mimowhi]

Why did you stop doing "that kind of stuff" ??? You make me feel alive, feel everything... I and WE need you! You are the loud voice we keep silent...

[@ievgens4459]

Неймовірно гарно! насолода для вух. Incredibly beautiful! pleasure for the ears. جميل بشكل لا يصدق! متعة للآذان.

[@NaosiriumKinesso]

I've listened a lot, a very big, huge amount of different metal music including sub-genres, but this surprised me a lot

[@attrition71]

Coming back just to tell you how much I appreciate 1:55 to 3:20

[@ricksteininger616]

Just discovered this band myself, What I've been waiting for a long time, Kickass instrumental music, I F'N LOVE IT, come play PA!!

[@harleyvanfleet304]

everyone always say metal is nothing but noise. but to us its a hidden language that only us can understand

[@Freedish911]

Dude there's so much depth in this album, especially @ 16:30, the last album was good and had more of the "egyptian" feel but this one is better imo

[@ahmedsaid5587]

Freedish911 then cheers from EgyptO bro 🎧🎸🎧

[@calvinmcpherson6880]

This and Samurai sunrise is my favorite

[@paulhamrick801]

Holy crap, new listener. Matt, you are friggin unreal brother! Been listening to all types of metal for last 30 yrs but this is on a category by itself. Truly one of a kind! Subscribed

[@zulegmat]

That's awesome to hear man, greatly appreciate it!

[@ricaxe34]

Matt, just wanted you to know that I bought this when it came out, and I still blast it almost everyday. That's how next level awesome this is. Keep doing what you're doing (if it truly makes you happy, that is) and I'll keep supporting. Cheers!

[@dianatradex]

Thank you so much for sharing this masterpiece,got to have this album :) What a talented musician, I'm completely in love with your music! Keep it up

[@cosmicflower857]

I've listened to this thousands of times...I fucking love it so much. Pls moar!

[@umairfreak]

Heard ivory on soundcloud almost 2 years back. One of my absolute favorites.. Glad u included it in this album!

[@whackangel]

I extend my thanks, even before listening to it. Thank you, and kudos on a terrific work.

[@rodrigogonzalez2022]

Epic stuff! Don't know what else can I say, this blow my head off from the ver firs 10 secs. The acoustic interludes are awesome. Must support this kind of artists. Great great record.

[@Hugo-rt4cb]

Thank you so much for what you do. Such work of art is part of what makes life worh living to me.

[@zulegmat]

Thank you I greatly appreciate it!

[@Grinix0]

exactly the kind of music for a good workout, hard to find stuff like this. i'll be picking this up at bandcamp! keep on making music.

[@adopodrinje1499]

pure genius! pure enjoyment ! pure art ! LOVE IT !

[@kennethgalbreath4028]

Iv listend to tdwp ever since middle school and haven't found anything remotely close but this is now my new favorite instrumemtal by far the shifts are beautiful

[@adnanrawashdeh3965]

So much great memories ❤️

[@ScaryTerry44]

I got very pumped up this morning when I woke up and saw you released a new album

[@mattphillips6345]

Same!

[@Somber.Killer]

Matt you are a musical genius!

[@adopodrinje1499]

over and over again enjoying....mmmmm

[@ΒαλεριοςΚαβαλικος]

Janus... My god....

[@julialeonee2527]

That is amzing music! Also it helps helps me to concentrate and fight stress and negative emotions! Thank you!

[@chunkblaster]

FUCKING YES MORE SHADES OF BLACK!

[@Foxxyownz]

You never disappoint. Simply too good.

[@KingMondoWWM]

I saw you came out with a new video just now and I jumped out of my seat lol. I love the album design by the way. Really is refreshing to hear some new music from you man, rock on.

[@etkyo2037]

Your music is amazing, please don't stop! I hope you're doing well.

[@sovietkoba6378]

Как всегда зачётно)COOOOOOOOOOL VERY COOL

[@НикитаМещеряков-в7и]

That's awesome

[@AugurScare]

This is my Workout music ATM. Love it, tons!

[@IslamFalmi]

Awesome album. Thanks for the great music. Your playing has been one of my biggest influences. I still remember your tutorial video where I learnt the phrygian dominant, byzantine and diminished scale. Now I play drums for a death metal band. I write the songs on guitar as well, and there are people telling me they like my songs in particular. :)

[@mikea7966]

ivory....more like pure gold! outstanding work, everytime I listen I pick out something nice

[@rafaelfrequiao]

Thanks again for your music, my friend! Cheers from Brazil!

[@Jorrall93]

The end of Ivory is one of the most beautiful melody's I have ever heard.

[@TheMetalgod100]

Awesome shredding Matt! Nice use of the harmonic minor scale and the phrygian dominant scale

[@BuccaneerZeigler]

This album made me clean my apartment, and thats alot.

[@iamnow8]

Haha me too!

[@zulegmat]

LOL that's awesome

[@iamnow8]

@@zulegmat You made a great thing man, I'm trying to get in contact with you, what's your email? Cheers Miesyk

[@adopodrinje1499]

listening again ! pure enjoyment !

[@Shayniak]

Stumbled across Shades of black last night. Love what you've done here man. I as well compose, play, record, and mix everything in my home. Knowing how hard that is I must say you've done a great job here. Love the tunes \m/ I'm working on my 2nd album, hopefully I can get it as comm sounding as you did. Cheers

[@sobirsr8738]

You have very good skills my friend. I also like eastern sounds especially metal. But the way where you get the notes?

[@BrexenZ]

I hope you know you've become a part of my daily brutal jams!

[@LightHolder-f9s]

This is an amazing album. Perfect for the gym.

[@jaybrianingle3384]

Just brilliant!

[@aries1010101010]

dude Your music is Epic! . Don't stop making it . Thanks

[@rollmeonekenobie]

Killer tunes my brother I just subscribed.. keep up the great work

[@Drsimmonsphd666]

do you have any plans for a 2017 album?

[@inapplicable479]

2018 this is still better then anything I’ve heard to date. My god I just can’t even comprehend what I’m feeling

[@Meandbestiw_SLAY]

Great stuff man. Loved Oceans and this is fantastic !!! keep it up !

[@mgkpraesi]

This Guy has it.

[@Khazzham]

Matt. You truly are a gifted musician. ocean and the gates are works of art. You have earned a life long fan. I passed my engineering classes because of this album.

[@djolaleffe6892]

im your french fan man ! bring the fuck on your music is so epic ! great work keep going !!!!! i speak of ur song of everybody in france ! love u my friend !

[@ejlockpix]

I really love this album. I bought it the day it came out. Amazing work Matt. Can we see a playthrough of Erebus? Please ohh please that's my favorite track on the album.

[@zulegmat]

Hell yeah, will be making one soon!

[@osirisavra1301]

The entire album is awesome but damn..Tartarus i a fucking beast!!

[@Ivanthepigeon]

Absolute masterpice in Phrygian Dominant. Loved a lot

[@oopsyboops4806]

It's all done by one guy all the instruments everything

[@alialfares2845]

the "Shades of black album - ocean" was more relatable.. idk why but I think Its the anger I feel here .. but here I experience other emotional conditions you rock dude keep it up

[@LegendMathai]

Way to shred it up little bruh!

[@Theheavyspammingraider]

I'm loving Moirai That's probably my favorite off the entire album To add piano is a gift to this album If you add any other type of instrument in future albums like you've done here, you'll gather more attention I'm sure.

[@Theheavyspammingraider]

Yeah, Moarai Hits Fukkn Hard

[@Theheavyspammingraider]

Van Hellsing Agggreeeeddd haha Check out tartarus if you haven't It has one the same 32:09

[@TheJTK123]

SAIYANLINEAGE \\\\\\\ shit! a chick that listens too metal is the best thing ever. if that's your pic your hot as fuck. ok I'm done being a creep now just had to say that

[@Kragmachine]

I loved the album ocean and this album is just an amazing progression from it! Keep it up man!

[@jacobgarcia7201]

Thank you for this beautiful album

[@theboogiemanofthebluewater3810]

stumbled on this....wow this album and ocean are so good keep it up

[@PRFCTCUE]

This is FIRE!!! SO GOOD! I've been sort of stalking your account for years now, have loved all of your uploads and this is definitely a fitting culmination

[@denisschuster6461]

Man your music is AWESOME!!! I can't even explain. THIS IS ART!!!

[@stefanoGFsiciliano]

Fantastic work man! Huge fan of Ocean and Prelude.

[@jm-drums498]

Holy shit man! Ocean was a hard one to follow but you knocked it out of the fuckin park! Once again I am blown away. really wish I could jam with you dude. keep kicking ass!

[@martinkorn2668]

they are very good bravo :)crazy guitars and other stuff

[@MBBGun14]

Great album and great channel.

[@esunatsunami181]

wow....the ending of Erebus reminds me so much of Opeth. Anyone able to replicate their sound even unintentionally is amazing in my books. love all your videos bro. i am studying the Phryigian Mode thanks to you.

[@paulhamrick801]

Just realized I only live 4 hrs from you. Do you play live anywhere? So you played all instruments on this? Cover artwork is yours? I'll spread your jams like they're wildfire, cuz they are!!

[@juan2cb939]

parabens rapazes voces mandam muito!

[@Agrajag_Guitars]

Dude, SOB is my favourite \m/ what do you use for that airy synth vocal sound?

[@TheTeuteur]

very nice

[@Roran109]

Awesome work, Matt. Kicking more ass.

[@MarkLee1]

Awesome music! But... did the angry mix eat the mids?