SHADOW OF INTENT - Flying the Black Flag (Official Music Video)

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Footage filmed and edited by Salopiandan
Produced by Chris Wiseman, Blake Mullens, and Dave Otero
Lyrics:
A subterfuge emerges from the confusion
Corrupting patterns, piercing the timeline
A trail left emblazoned with no regard
They fly the black flag high
Ubiquitous backstab
Maddened insurrectional acts
Rampant misinformation
Slaughter of defectors
These great tides of change usher the new
Those who can withstand the pressure offer resistance, quickly slipping between the cracks
The path towards ascendancy lays at the extent of their reach
Infinite interstellar genocide at their feet
Annihilation necessary
Destiny complete
Every last soul, by their hands, deceased
Throats slit before devout and jeering swaths
The separation further persists
A force of paralyzed minds
Prejudice and murder through fear
Remaining deaf and blind
An ideology to evolve, alas
Harsh betrayal
Abandoned to the past
Explosive Dismantled and devastated
Forcing new subjects, they carry out deeds of carnage
Slicing and dicing
Disintegrate, obliterate
An ancient subterfuge spawned out of pure ignorance
Civilized erosion highlighting their human nature
Ideological forsakers are stripped down and cast into the light
Throats slit before devout and jeering swaths
With or against, it matters not
Entrapped betwixt tandem forces clashing are the abandoned, unfortunate Void of regard
They fly the black flag high
Spewing of hatred through messages written in blood
Effectively defecating into the mouths of their brethren

[@disembodiedtyrant]

Couldn’t be more stoked on how this came out 🥰

[@SpiteOSRS]

Best EP ever made btw

[@evanblake5252]

Ayy, the lads are here! Real recognizes real.

[@PERFECT.DEVIL666]

@disembodiedtyrant 🤘🏻🙏🏻👿👿👿⛓️

[@Tyius420]

LETS GO BLAKE WITH THE PRODUCTION

[@krushrpants]

Blake absolutely owning the genre right now

[@NikNocturnal]

The breakdown destroyed my life... this is amazing

[@rosssalisbury1412]

Video when?

[@akunbiasa8664]

We need reaction video 🗿

[@renatolunaalves2707]

more like saved my life... this is nuts

[@bigworm2487]

Sup Nik

[@elmerjaworski8099]

I'm surprised I didn't discover this because of your reaction vid normally I get those notifications before the bands notification lol

[@yegorzakharov5740]

This drummer understood the assignment and went for the extra credit.

[@evanblake5252]

Legitimately though, I think this is Bryce's best performance to date. Wild to see how he started out not even being able to play their songs, and now he's onto his second album cycle as their official drummer, and plays like a machine. So proud of him.

[@adamglaser366]

Well freaking said. For real.🤘🤘🤘

[@Sacred_Silence]

He's definitely starting to really fit in with the sound and I love it. This writing is already sounding better than Elegy

[@evanblake5252]

@@Sacred_Silence I loved Elegy, but I agree.

[@kevinwillingham172]

Bryce is the happiest looking drummer in metal. 🥁👶🏼

[@wendell2809]

yay the happy drummer is back

[@Oshameslosh]

lol Bryce is great!

[@jaboyd74]

​@@OshamesloshHe's always smiling. He fukn loves this job.

[@kirisutegomen12]

He's really chill

[@evanblake5252]

Just love how no matter how disgusting or angry the song, no matter how absurd the drumming, he's there in the middle of it beaming ear to ear. Gotta love Bryce.

[@BirdOfHermes83]

​@@jaboyd74I would too if I played in a band this good!

[@jeffersonfreak6223]

*Ben slowly transforming into The Corpsegrinder*

[@Strutsss]

Just needs to regain the long hair, then the transformation is complete

[@NathanSummers-o5p]

his neck needs more girth.

[@devincoburg272]

Yeah if corpsegrinder was a dorky poser with a bad hair line and 50 lbs less muscle.

[@NathanSummers-o5p]

@@devincoburg272 watch out we got a metal elitist poser over here.

[@user-ym2ke4wq3o]

Boy getting thiccc

[@Vahrgrim]

This is the first time I've ever heard these guys, and I'm stoked. I haven't had this much fun in years! It's fun, it's groovy, it's chuggy, it's heavy. I love it.

[@KHA0TIC_NINJA]

Shadow Of Intent is one of them bands that's keeping this eras deathcore alive! 🤘🔥

[@samholdsworth420]

Calling this deathcore is an insult. It's so much more than that lol These guys are next level!

[@arielantebi7476]

​@@samholdsworth420I love the new symphonic era...

[@samholdsworth420]

​@@arielantebi7476it's pretty damn good innit

[@eduthomasoliver6445]

How disrespectful to call this deathcore. This is much more than that.

[@HardDisposition]

⁠@@samholdsworth420this song is still pretty much deathcore

[@evanblake5252]

I have only one complaint about this masterpiece. It's not six hours long.

[@GillesDM1993]

Aragorn casually playing the guitar

[@Sandpef]

Men, I totally can see it !

[@twopc3705]

Darryl Dixon on vocals

[@Josh_E]

That drum transition into the blast beat at 1:58 is so sick 🔥

[@jackratten3906]

I have to replay it every time it’s amazing

[@Luisd-r7t]

😭😭🤘🏻

[@amazingmato]

I was thinking the same thing! Such a cool part.

[@jadenmaldonado3824]

Its sick. One of the best metal drummers out there.

[@tzuyuhypetrain9791]

That's my favourite part

[@waterwraiths870]

Shadow Of Intent and Eyes Of Your Eyes release music videos the same day. I am in heaven.

[@lawnmowerman7797]

and bryce butler is in both!! wtf, man never sleeps 🤣

[@nowherenew-ch8py]

I saw their video in revolver too, earlier. WTF!!

[@localpsychoticbackup]

Don't forget Reflections!

[@c4gob00m]

How does Chris Wiseman continuously and consistently pump out bangers

[@TessKay]

Built different 💪🔥

[@K3nseiii]

@@c4gob00m he's a wise man

[@ajmora7141]

​@@K3nseiii😹

[@forevermarked5826]

For real!!!

[@forevermarked5826]

Dying for new Currents tho

[@samesultani9191]

You guys set the bar higher with this song. Pure talent, all of you guys. I'm a big fan

[@TessKay]

Shadow of Intent continually raising the bar for both themselves and the genre. Incredible song and an great start to what will no doubt be an incredible album!!

[@evanblake5252]

@@TessKay Couldn't agree more with everything said in this comment.

[@Melbournedemonslover]

@@TessKay facts 🔥

[@DC-fb9tt]

Bro Bryce is the Bob Ross of drums. That man just loves life

[@Emnewits]

Wouldn't you if you were high 24/7?

[@ghostgate82]

@@Emnewitswat

[@Muffinpurplegurk]

​He only smokes before he plays​@@Emnewits

[@abyss5469]

Nothing i can say will ever express how much better i think this band is than everyone else. LOVE YOU

[@canexfex5325]

It's a good band, and I like it, but don't exaggerate. It seems like you haven't listened to other bands like Lorna Shore, Mental Cruelty, Carnifex, whitechapel, Synestia. So, I recommend exploring more bands so you don't get stuck with just one group.

[@abyss5469]

@canexfex5325 it's a matter of opinion. I've listened to all of those bands plenty. But good job assuming 😀

[@Yuri999000]

@@canexfex5325 Those bands are fantastic, still, Shadow of Intent is in the highest level.Everything in this band is flawless. The musical talent, the creativity, the epicness, and the fact I never get sick of this, unlike most generic deathcore bands.

[@Slammin_Saturn]

​@@canexfex5325 Elitist spotted, opinion discarded.

[@LouieFollain]

​@@canexfex5325Dont exaggerate?😂 Goofy thing to say about an opinion, lol. Everything else you said was fairly on point.

[@OMGITSMEDUSTIN]

Yooo! It’s my birthday today and my favourite band drops a new song?! Couldn’t have asked for a better present! Holy moly!

[@Lupine.]

Happy Birthday

[@uraniumbeaver]

Happy Birthday! 🎉🖤

[@D.O.T.B.S-Uncut]

happy birthday🥳🥳🥳

[@Ash__7]

happy bday lad

[@houselik]

happy birthday bro, I hope you're enjoying it so much

[@xHateAndAHandgunx]

Shadow of Intent forever 🤘🏻

[@profkuratov]

the expression at 2:22 is just pure bliss. it fills you with envy because you also want to experience something so attuned with yourself and what you do. its so strong, i have no choice but to pursue it, thank you

[@themightyx2y230]

Never disappointed with Shadow of Intent ! One of my fav bands ever

[@adamglaser366]

From now on, when someone asks me what an example of pure deathcore is, this song is what i will show them. Holy fucking hell. Shadow of Intent continuously raising the bar.🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@yggyxii]

I clicked so fast. I love this song. The band. Cant wait for more !

[@hellpraiser]

2:21 love that face😂

[@rory9975]

He always looks so happy when he plays, especially blasts. Man loves what he does

[@NightFlame-eb2cn]

Another song, another divine addition. The strings of Sanghelios, the holy malestrom of percussion, and their singing Arbiter, I... I was deafened by it's majesty. Keep on rocking, I'm still blown away after the 10th time listening to this!

[@Sufferhymn]

So unbelievably incredible. Ever since The Return graced my Spotify six years ago, you’ve been my favorite band, embodying everything I adore about the genre. The writing, the storytelling, the power, the musical talent, the mixing, EVERYTHING. You're all masters of your craft and every person involved is testament to that, so please never stop making music 😍

[@waycorelee7968]

This is the king of deathcore!!!

[@JayJBoucher]

Could not be more IMPRESSED!!! So sick!! 10/10

[@gregwaste2594]

Sometimes I am so happy with the random discoveries/suggestions from spotify. Holy fucking shit this band is absolutely insane.

[@Dragonlochd0815]

One of the best bands out there.

[@_onemorebook_]

Best shampoo adv ive ever seen

[@carlaocruel]

primordial vibes 2:35 🔥

[@K3nseiii]

I hear it bro!

[@DJ-pp4mt]

Primordial was fucking insane

[@K3nseiii]

@@DJ-pp4mt dude for real. Maginot Sphere and Jat-Krula were absolutely face-melting

[@DJ-pp4mt]

@@K3nseiii Jat-Krula to this day is my favorite metal instrumental song. This band is what got me into deathcore when reclaimer came out.

[@K3nseiii]

@@DJ-pp4mt dude yess I love that song! And same I started listening around the time Melancholy was released but I started with Reclaimer. Banger of an album. Their entire discography is imo

[@savory_]

Bryce with the smiles and the Mandalorian tattoo, hell yea.

[@richg.4980]

My fave band with the happiest drummer. What an amazing WORK!!

[@jasons.9445]

Nothing but quality every drop 🔥

[@sumetaru16]

LOVE THIS BAND❤ SHADOW OF INTENT IS THE KING👑🔥

[@dbwc1175]

Mr. Wiseman getting after it again! 🖤🤘🖤🤘

[@personalprogress7876]

Ben repping that Fossilization shirt is too sick. A real metal head.

[@victorferreira5852]

Exactly my thoughts lol. The reason i LOVE so fucking much Ben is because he is really the truest of the metalheads in the deathcore scene (as im way more invested in the death metal/black metal scene). Also, since Fossilization is from my country and i really enjoy them, that also means a lot.

[@ethanlee9692]

Sounds like a dope band, but unfortunately never heard of em. You two guys mind helping a young brotha out and recommend some tunes?

[@personalprogress7876]

He Whose Name Is Long Forgotten is their best IMO. Definitely check them!

[@ethanlee9692]

@@personalprogress7876 Yes sir!

[@DC-fb9tt]

Bro I could not stop grinning this entire song, every single song yall do is just better and better

[@Chris-zi6ki]

Ben is without a doubt one of the absolute greatest vocalists in extreme metal right now, he has been for a few years now 🤘🤘 the pride of Westerly, RI. We fucking love you man and we are soooooooooo proud of you!!! Nothing but love and respect for Ben and SOI

[@JirsongkiriLekthe]

Lots of love from North East India....... keep making song like this

[@scottpoertner1291]

Shadow of Intent are on another level of heaviness and beautiful songwriting this is amazing guys

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

Does this mean an album and a TOUR?! I would fkn die if I got to see Shadow of Intent live. This song is siiiick. They never miss!!!

[@TessKay]

Tour starts in 2 weeks!!

[@ezreal2930]

Ben confirmed that this song is a part of a new album

[@ZemantiX]

Bryce Butlers work on this track is mindblowing 🤘🏻

[@Austinwevo]

Something different about this one. I really like this!!

[@dravenripley9468]

More electronic sounds and the addition of some slam elements is what I could make out. Mixing it up a bit is exactly what they needed already on track for one of the best albums of 2025.

[@JZgors]

Love the bleigh, the drums, the everything

[@anggaprananta]

Smiling drummer is back.... 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AzhwynMetalRockLoverss]

Epic Powerful Voices & Masterpiece Songs Forever Guyz. Appreciate It. Keep It Going.

[@Beecels]

Ben is such a monster. Loving the new music fellas

[@paulkleiner9389]

Nothing but respect for these guys, they’re headed for the very top of the scene

[@abrok2463]

Stepped up the game

[@Johnny2Drinks]

Just had my first son, now Shadow posts?? I can't wait for the new album, it's going to destroy🤘

[@cCazzo]

Congrats!!!

[@wormwalker4722]

Congratulations! 🎉

[@michaelross4335]

Congrats! Newborn tip, if they can’t sleep play them Oudenophobia. Worked for my kid any time he couldn’t sleep or was fussing.

[@SockPuppetDinosaur]

What's up DAD!

[@danielbooth683]

Congrats man!!

[@georgerodriguez1070]

My Old man gonna like this in his birthday party !! ... TREMENDOUS GUYS !!

[@HeavyMetal945]

Shadow of Intent never disappoints

[@Diiego_Oa]

Kings of Deathcore 👑

[@adamkecskes9648]

I love the laugh at 0:41 so good

[@InjuKyoshi666]

Okay, the build from 2:50 into that ending was just... *chef's kiss* And the breakdown to end? Utterly filthy. Absolute masterpiece \m/

[@BrandenGM]

The evolution of Ben has been nothing short of amazing.

[@JasonMelidonie]

This is too freaking intense! Ben, Chris, Bryce, Andrew - it's hard to imagine that you can outperform your previous material - but you guys did it. Amazing!

[@matheusbettin453]

Bryce is reaching another level of drumming ... sick job !

[@Ttar2pro]

Ben's new whiskers though 👌

[@copperqwaser2468]

Saw this live in Cleveland. Sounded exactly the same hell yeah.

[@FireHydrantVibrator]

Every single yall put out is incredible

[@ruicarneiro1640]

Mfrs really released their best song yet right now

[@cliffsharp1771]

Absolutely Legendary! Love these guys!!!

[@minimumrage323]

"With or against, IT MATTERS NOT"

[@5Demona5]

Bryce looks so happy to be playing drums 😆🥰 it's adorable

[@anthonylee907]

Their music is heavy as fuck, yet sounds crisp and beautiful. That's why I am so addicted to this band's works!

[@Simplyinfamous-yc4pi]

I'm so happy 😁 I cannot see enough of the Shadow of Intent. Now he's a badass metal daddy😂

[@NitemareNode]

I would give my soul for that Ibanez!

[@jackinthebox1817]

Slaps any harder, ill start putting my milk before my cereal

[@johnhaworth7034]

That's a step too far. Think it through

[@shahrulnizam705]

As A drummer, this is way too good!!!

[@mikeclark8410]

I love how they bought a plane and named it after the best punk band.

[@HorizonIntent]

Ben is the perfect deathcore vocalist for not cupping the mic. Hands down!

[@shawnriffninjareacts7316]

Damn!!!! Was not expecting the slam parts, IM 100% HERE FOR IT!

[@ejlivesey9900]

I’m pumped! Last album was crazy, this album will be epic

[@JGAvila90]

Sounds like an evolution of the first two albums. This is the Shadow of Intent I remember.

[@mars_alexander]

For me sounds the same.

[@fixik9350]

молодцы мужики, держите планку

[@spasm8573]

Wow soi👍banger

[@beautifulrandythecheesebur7901]

Reminds me of their first album. Dig this so much

[@jimvandevelde8913]

Spotted myself in the video front row with my buddy at the Graspop show Absolutely mental 🤘🤘

[@evanblake5252]

Noice.

[@ronson3161]

This track is on loop. Loving these guitar tones and of course Ben a beast as always. I need a full album with this vibe!

[@Pukoffski]

Thank you for existing!!! Thank you for continuing your musical path as the masters you are! \m/

[@josephd1669]

2:22 is the face of a man who loves what he does

[@lchaney]

Constantly reminding me why they are my favorite band 🤘

[@AndreLuis-oo6bf]

Shadow of Intent are pushing the boundaries over each release🤘 And Bryce Butler is very talented precise drummer, I've always look up to his playing and so on.. sick sick drummer💯🖤

[@brycebutlerdrums]

I am so honored you say that!! Thank you so much for your kindness 🥹🙏🫶

[@AndreLuis-oo6bf]

@@brycebutlerdrums What's up dude🤘 I Thank you for such an insane drumming!! I've watched that videos for Meinl Cymbals you did before as well and it was mindblowing🥁 All things HEAVY with a grin face HORNS UP to you Bryce and Shadow of Intent🤘🤘 YEAH🗣

[@frosty980]

Phenomenal. Everything I want from a SoI track and more

[@gman2943]

This is their best song by far, wow

[@GhostOvPerdition]

Ben is without question the best vocalist in deathcore. Nobody can touch the depths of his cavernous lows. It sounds like an abyss of boiling bodies and hot magma are just pouring out of him. It hits deeper and harder than any vocalist out there right now and his screams are equally nasty 💀

[@JokerXIII]

We are so blessed to live in this time...Ben, CJ, Keisuke, Dickie, Will, Alex and so many more...all absolute fucking monsters!!! Can't wait for all the art they'll create with their throats!

[@evil_dave]

yeah there are so many good ones but if i had to narrow it down to one, i would pick ben :)

[@JokerXIII]

@@evil_dave Ben is incredible! And the whole Shadow of Intent band Always delivers 🤩

[@KlassyKlauman]

Any 1 know about Phil Boseman? Is Whitechapel releasing anything?

[@devondugger5523]

Tom barber is killing it too!

[@metalreactswithgrandmajean8395]

Pure unadulterated perfection!

[@SalmonBoa420]

What an amazing video. Miss Ben's long hair, he wore it well, but his goatee and shaggy cut is legit. This track is an absolute banger like everything they create. 🫠💀🤘🤘

[@coast.cutter7552]

Pure talent. Everyone one of these guys. Makes everyone else in the game look like try hards.

[@lornaraine3570]

Bring on the album!!!!!!! My soul is ready for it 😊

[@krisseghers9273]

Love that Bryce found his way to heel toe, what a difference

[@haemmertime]

Once more they have created a master piece

[@SirWilliamOlaf]

First FFAA, now SOI...what a time to be a Deathcore fan 🔥

[@theepicslayer7sss101]

hits like a ton of bricks, well done!

[@purringdemon]

This band is absolutely crushing it. Keep up the great work!

[@aundower6355]

One of the best deathcore band is back 🔥

[@Melbournedemonslover]

Been listening since reclaimer you guys were the band that got me into deathcore back in 2017 Ben is my fave vocalist I’m loving the new sound it’s amazing

[@JesseMichel]

Legit the best metal band out there hands down