Shai Hulud - Reach Beyond the Sun (OFFICIAL)

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Shai Hulud 's "Reach Beyond the Sun" from the album "Reach Beyond the Sun".
Written and recorded by:
Matt Fox - Guitars
Matt Fletcher - Bass
Matt Covey - Drums
Chad Gilbert - Vocals
Reach Beyond the Sun, the fourth entry in Shai Hulud's storied catalog, will see its release in February of 2013. The album was produced by current New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert, and notably, vocalist on Hulud's debut LP Hearts Once Nourished With Hope And Compassion. In addition to producing, Gilbert also returned to sing on the album - his first offering of recorded vocals with the band in over a decade. Not unlike Shai Hulud's previous releases, Reach Beyond the Sun was born of several years of toiling before ever entering a studio. The band's previous effort, Misanthropy Pure, a polished, metallic and frenzied piece of masterwork, is contrasted by the much more visceral, instinctively compositional songs found on Reach Beyond the Sun, an embracement of the raw Hardcore/Punk elements that sit at the cornerstone of the band's influences. Longtime bass player Mad Matt Fletcher asserts, "Anyone who really knows the band will agree this album is our definitive sound, encompassing all of our different influences and styles." He conclusively reiterates, "Yep, this sounds like Shai Hulud."
"Shai Hulud comes from the isolated corner of hardcore where a screaming voice has meaning and purpose. (Their) lyrics empower and inspire. A gift of perspective, if not of true insight." - Nick Pierce / Shai Hulud fan
Lyrically, Shai Hulud continues to evoke deeper thought, and a range of true human emotions practically unique to the band as the modern underground often shies away from depth for fear of the vulnerability of inner exposure. Shai Hulud affirms "True strength is inviolate" in the song "Monumental Graves," and introspectively queries "Is ours, indeed, a sunless path to waiting graves we prepare for ourselves?" and "Will we bring our hearts back to life?" in the songs "I, Saturnine" and "A Human Failing," respectively, boldly turning their insides out. Regarding "A Human Failing," a song about a generation willing to turn numb in lieu of a life of pain and feeling, guitar player Matt Fox comments "It's become 'cool' to be cold. No pun intended." In the interest of challenging misinterpreted notions of pessimism, the song "Think The Adder Benign" professes "No, I do not believe roses only bloom just to conceal the thorns. I merely accept the thorn pricked finger bleeds" while "To Suffer Fools" maintains the band's active frustration and misanthropy, a trait by which Shai Hulud are notorious: "Pour the salts of acumen straight into the eyes to recondition the mind."
In recording Reach Beyond the Sun, Shai Hulud welcomed the vocal talents of accomplished friends from throughout the hardcore community. Fans will note guest vocals from: Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme, Blacklisted) on "A Human Failing, John Vigil (The Ghost Inside) on "If A Mountain be My Obstacle," Louis Hernandez (Alpha & Omega) on "Man Into Demon," all officially recorded former Hulud vocalists Matt Mazalli, Damien Moyal, and Geert van der Velde on "Medicine to the Dead," as well as additional vocals throughout the album from the likes of Justin Krauss (With Life In Mind), Martin Stewart (Donnybrook, Terror), David Wood (Down To Nothing, Terror), among others."
Since the release of Misanthropy Pure in 2008, Shai Hulud has toured Europe, Southeast Asia, Canada, the US, and Mexico. Most recently, the band appeared at the Revelation Records 25th Anniversary shows, both in LA and New York. Plans are already beginning to unfold for 2013, beginning with Shai Hulud's trek to Australia for the first time as part of Soundwave 2013, which also features Metallica, Blink 182, The Offspring, Slayer, and many more. More plans are beginning to unfold in support of Reach Beyond the Sun, which will invariably see Hulud performing in front of more fans, new and old, than ever before.
Within Reach Beyond The Sun is found the glimmer of hope emerging as a keen perception of reality on a gridlocked battleground of grim pessimism versus unthinking optimism - a conflicting array of swirling thoughts and depth of emotion, honestly illustrating and defining the beauty and tragedy of the human experience. To the backdrop of progressive, metallic Hardcore/Punk, Shai Hulud is thinking and expressing in perpetual forward motion.
Onward and upward. Always. Forever.

[@robc6022]

1:34 the melodic guitar into the drums and vox drop gives me goosebumps ... timeless

[@datalaforge]

1. Chad sounds so enormous. 2. This song is brutal and beautiful all at the same time. Very classical. Brutalful? 3. The turnarounds at 0:53 and 1:26 are very pleasing. Great job guys.

[@rosenortredhawks]

I love this!! back to my hardcore roots. Last great hardcore band remaining. R.I.P. Strongarm, 7 angels 7 plagues, evergreen terrace, figure four we had some good times Thanks for the new album Shai Hulud, I will listen to it with markered X's on my fists

[@shredzelle9856]

it's so epic to hear Chad's vocals over the kind of music that Shai Hulud moved towards on Misanthropy Pure

[@jajajaja404]

saw these guys tonight and it was honestly the best experience of my life.

[@fabrecass]

One of those bands that transcends genres in my opinion. Not a hardcore fan by any means, but the thought and passion that's quite clearly gone into their music keeps me coming back for more. You'd do well to find a band as emotionally provocative and intelligent, both lyrically and musically, unless Buried Inside get back together!

[@Dragonlochd0815]

I am alive and vigorous. In this song: is where I belong Within these moments There are no outsiders Within the body of the song Time stands still. One is all And all is beautiful The beautiful moment of song and passion We will all sing We will all dance

[@jacobgranigan5979]

This album was and is the peak of metalcore

[@MI-jp4nq]

Damn the mixing was great on this

[@fabrecass]

You're welcome sir. Such an underrated band!

[@j_bones]

Fear is the mind killer

[@__Stitchy]

I checked out Buried Inside because of you mentioning them, and came back to thank you for that. Going back there now.

[@lassilipstick]

Love the Indecision split. Still my favorite stuff they've put out.

[@noaone]

hearing chad brings me back. so stoked.

[@firemusic82]

I love Chads voice. His voice was even more brutal in their split with Indecision. I'm so glad he sung on this. Can't wait to hear the rest.

[@lordfizzz]

awesome production on this album. I loved misanthropy pure, I can see where the critics don't like it, but im chad is back on this album, they really show the maturity of such an old band, but the feeling and core of shai hulud is there

[@TkMan326]

seriously. I never understood people's burning desire to label the fucking music they hear, as if it's label has anything to do with the creativity of the musicians, or the level of enjoyment you get from the music. Just listen to the music, and decide whether or not you like it. This is the first song by this band I listened to and I love it.

[@recordatron]

Absolutely can't wait for this album definitely one of the most underrated bands out there. Misanthropy Pure is one of my favourite albums of all time and this sounds like 100% awesome!

[@TheGreyApex]

Wow did not imagine the hardcore style vocals for this kind of band. I really like them through.

[@clarkcant4818]

even crazier thing about hulud, lead vocalist was the guitarist of new found glory for years and was initially a bit of a side project. he absolutely crushes it on the vocals

[@bombowiecPL]

2020 and still awesome. Forever. 😏

[@cms2943]

Amazing....wow! I gotta say if the rest of the lp sounds like this then its up there with blood ill tempered for sure...wow!

[@MouthOfTheUnknown]

thanks to my awesome college radio station for introing me to shai hulud

[@Jarhead6541]

CT?

[@yeahnahyeah]

shai hulud, love ya work. amazing

[@LaMortDeLaMusique]

Shai Hulud coined/popularized the term metalcore to describe 90's metallic hardcore like Earth Crisis and themselves. They were metalcore but because the definition of metalcore has changed so much over time they've disassociated themselves from it, cos the members of Shai Hulud hate the bands that call themselves "metalcore" nowadays.

[@AEgamesFtw]

It's incredibly how the genre has gone full circle... originating from the punk scene and being adopted by indie rock, and then eventually pop rock bands.... to then be used to brand mainstream metal bands by adopting the most popularized aspects of emo and scene off of pop rock.

[@WdUoGyGlLeErS]

Frank Herbert brought me here, and I'm glad he did.

[@Dragonkindred]

And he still is...

[@agonz93]

..And here comes Shai Hulud, reviving the boring metalcore scene with an amazing song and an even better album. 5/5

[@Dypah]

This is fantastic.

[@metalvocalistwanted]

Looking forward to hearing more.

[@jeremiahorr4211]

Such an inventive group.

[@PokeMike7]

I want to buy this right now.

[@mboss13b]

"Our days are as bleak as we permit". Fuck man, that one hit me in the chest.

[@Patchworkdrum]

Once again, Shai Hulud has outdone themselves.

[@AjIzIm]

Never heard if this band but they are amazing.

[@randamnedx]

Likes the name of this band a LOT! YAAY!

[@danutter12]

Really liking this

[@iZetsuboushita]

So awesome.

[@JackyJakens]

Can't wait for this! Misanthropy Pure, as a whole, was awesome fucking awesome!

[@taylorxbrowning]

Seeing them in February and I am so fucking pumped.

[@huludicidal]

Come forth from darkness, though I promise you no light - The sun beats down reflections of the despondence in our eyes. To lie in malaise is to submit to the grave, And we will not rest in peace. The infinite awaits. Extend, outreach... Our days are as bleak as we permit. Reach beyond the sun, Where hopelessness has yet to spread.

[@firemusic82]

...CREAAAATION!!! Amazing.

[@huludicidal]

No mortal soul will soar the expanse of the mind (While) descending deeper into the abyss of the heart. Set against twice its weight in sorrow, it does not rise. Bereaved of dawn, Imprisoned by midnight breeding inside, Brief lives wither away under a darkened sky of their own creation. With just one spark, I could rekindle the sun with my very hands. Extend. Outreach. Reignite.

[@bryguytheYguy]

I like how there music has a hardcore feel with metal elements. The gang vocals remind me of 90s hardcore.

[@dylantodd9574]

wow.... it's like I'm back in Tampa and South Beach and it's '95-96...

[@lawlstorm]

Still amazing.

[@RustyLikesButts]

Hardcore + Metal = Shai Hulud = 3

[@AjIzIm]

SO GOOD

[@thedreamwriter96]

Poets. Love you guys.

[@metalbladerecords]

Correct.

[@RoastedBrisket]

seeing them tonight, so pummped

[@lassilipstick]

Music teacher for 10 years, and singer in metal and hardcore bands for the last 15. I was comparing this song favorably to boring monotone songs, none of which I mentioned by name, so you don't really have a leg to stand on here. Thanks for the opera lesson, though.

[@intheshadeofyou]

Matt has clearly said that they do not specifically call to religion or lifestyle. They're about the injustice and the state of the world.

[@PatBrennan24]

this rules so much!

[@yeahnahyeah]

enjoying the single, looking forward to the album. wish you guys would come to new zealand

[@huludicidal]

Have you warmed up to this album yet? It mostly rules. I could do without a lot of the gang and guest vocals among a few other gripes but I'm just happy for a fresh batch of Hulud songs. They're like a comet, an album only comes out every five years.

[@RichardIsAlive]

you appropriately said what I could not formulate into words.

[@8jcm4]

AWESOME!!

[@isaacorozco6625]

Thats what I was thinking! it really is, you can tell they really took their time on it

[@lassilipstick]

Hey Chad, I'm pretty sure you can get someone to cover you for the 4 power chords that need to be played in New Found Glory. Please, please rejoin this band. They need you!

[@anthonyhales4192]

let me ask you something would you do your job for half of what you make? i know your post is old but it’s fucking ignorant. music is music. NFG is one of the best to do it out there , your insulting his music by saying that .

[@autojektor]

Wowsers.

[@aaronmlot]

while i definitely considered dilinger and botch (unbelievably) mathy, i likened bands like karate, smart went crazy to mathcore (mid/late 90s "emo"). just goes to show how wide and vast "indie" music was/is and that we really shouldn't bother arguing over sub genres. point being, when shai hulud are on, they melt my face.

[@crimsonheart05]

I can imagine someone calling Matt, and the three matt's going 'Yes?' in unison... Lmao, the confusion. :D

[@AbeCastDrums]

so many Matts

[@phuckingemailmehere]

Best hardcore band still truckin

[@PJTheCurryGod]

this is really sick

[@FernandoxGarcia]

In the two Matts I trust.

[@timthetortoise]

Fuck yes, I missed Chad's vocals so much. This is going to be awesome.

[@DannyGloverMoonshine]

This is unreal. This record is gonna be fucking amazing. Will Pre-order.

[@indianhotdog]

just clicked a random link on a counterparts post and i get to this gem.

[@misanthropy17]

Metal Blade is the modern day Babylon.

[@eric72790]

Damn so good.

[@alayer74x]

So powerful. Love how they get shit done album after album. I missed Chad's vocal, bummer that he won't be touring though.

[@albonforbes]

OMG.... YES!!!!!

[@discordmod]

if youve ever heard of obey the brave, theyre going on tour with them in a few months

[@halstonconnally1367]

People hate it when you tell them the truth

[@ITrustTyler]

Oh, that's a familiar voice. My distrust of mankind. RESTORED.

[@hailthedead]

better late than never!

[@Dettach]

I like both, actually I like "That Within Blood Ill Tempered", "Misanthropy Pure" and this one equally... Why wouldn't we like this one?

[@fffranccc]

All I can say is AYAYAYAYAYA

[@gibbongamer420]

I checked this out cause i though it had something to do with Dune, but I'm glad I checked it out even if it doesn't.

[@markricky9341]

Chad still has it

[@itsnicksharpbro]

Excellence.

[@aworldanonymous]

As far as I can gather they've pretty much explicitly denied that they're a christian or straight edge band, that while they have had members that follow the philosophies, they avoid focusing on any one set of beliefs. That being said they've also had members who just plain don't believe in god.

[@clivingston1000]

anyone who hasnt heard the album "that within blood ill tempered" should listen to it. THEN come back here and say you like this. I DARE YOU

[@GarrettXPrime]

Day one purchase

[@rosenortredhawks]

Yes, i know, but its kinda like how Further Seems Forever is all the same members of Strong Arm but its just not the same. I still love 'em. yes FSF changed styles a lot from Strongarm, more so than Misery Signals from 7A7P... end result, I love the new Shai Hulud album

[@jesskszos4958]

yessss!!

[@fromsinking]

I don't think you understand causation. Shai Hulud has played a distinct, memorable style of hardcore throughout their career and just because other bands have aped that style doesn't make SH any less original.

[@mrbtapir]

THis i great, I couldnt get into the last album because I didn't like the vocalist. Chad Gilbert is really good, although Geert is still my favourite. If anyone in England doesnt know yet, Shai Hulud are playing in April with Comeback Kid and Propagandhi.

[@lassilipstick]

It's just good ol' hardcore singing, and it takes a whole lot more skill than monotone growls, because it's all about playing with tone and accents in order to display more expression. To me, it's much more exciting and shows a lot more heart.

[@miracleworkingpower]

Good song! the compression is killing me, though woooof wooof

[@DJAMES1017]

But Mumford and Sons is so gawdlee doood. They're so avant garde bra.

[@henrikbakke158]

Woah, the beginning is so damn powerfull! SHIT!!!

[@HxCFoxCore]

woaah the guitarist has the same last name as me o.O

[@jameszakian5226]

Is this Chad Gilbert on vocals?

[@reaperinred11]

I like the vocals on Misanthropy Pure better, but this is good.

[@JuanDeag228]

I like it, i'm new into this genre. The only melodic hardcore band i like is To The Wind, can you guys suggest me some other good bands?

[@danielcohen-collier8808]

For older traditional ones try Converge, Integrity For Christian mainstream, which sounds bad but isn't, try UnderOath, As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red, Haste The Day, Texas in July Prog Metalcore, try Between the Buried and Me, The Human Abstract Similarly for Mathcore try Protest The Hero Scene Metal try Ice nine Kills, blessthefall, Miss May I Deathcore try older Bring Me The Horizon (eg. Pray For Plagues), The Agonist Melodic Metalcore try Atreyu, All That Remains, Oceana Also Arma Angelus isa pretty good vintage-ish band Hope that helped.

[@JuanDeag228]

i know those bands and they kinda suck, i've seen abr live, nothing special

[@alexmc82]

Aleksander Abdulov Misery Signals (particularly the album Of Malice And The Magnum Heart, but all others are good too)

[@cashmoneyhotboi]

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[@KhazadDumify]

Try A Wilhelm Scream, starting with their album Career Suicide.

[@SuperViking9]

Its hard to find insturmental versions, i had the same and i got used to screaming and now even enjoy it if its a good singer

[@UncleFlaynus]

To retrieve the water of life you must first drown shai-hulud.

[@silencecallsthestorm]

It's called Melodic Hardcore. "Mathcore" really isn't a genre, but if you want to call something that it's more like The Dillinger Escape Plan, Botch, etc.