ANIMALS AS LEADERS - Tooth & Claw (Live in Anaheim 2020)

[@alexandrehenri-bhargava2741]

These guys understand music in a different way than most people do

[@lwinhtoophaw7839]

Yes. But what I feel is these guys explain music just to help us understand.

[@dmacrolens]

The way they understand music is the way I understand your mother.

[@BassMecca312]

I saw the these guys live in 2022. Needless to say after walking out of the venue, getting in my car, driving literally 250 miles back home, and 1 week later..I was stunned in the best way possible. AMAZING. Can’t wait to see them again. But I gotta take off a few days to recover..

[@cosmicparsec9463]

Just by not having a bass player, you can see that they are at the highest level of music evolution 😂😂

[@HugoStiglitz88]

Not different, better

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

Time to pull out my headbanging abacus.

[@2an_sound]

i love this comment

[@xkidgey]

I've been listening to the first 12 seconds of the song over and over trying to figure it out. The low notes punctuate a fours beat but it makes more sense to count it in threes? I think I'm going to see if somebody has done a song analysis lol. It feels like it tricks you into feeling the wrong beat at first

[@flynnedwards]

@@xkidgey I think a lot of this is in 4/4 based on what I hear, probably with a couple of bars with different time signatures here and there. I have no idea how to interpret the intro tho

[@APKyle]

If the aliens showed up today asked me to SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT, I’m showing them these three fantastic boys.

[@dmacrolens]

I'd show them Meshuggah.

[@drummerdrei]

I love that the comment section gives love to all 3 members

[@thomasreuter1614]

Javier's ESP is so cool

[@ooferrell]

U should check out Devon Townsend s new storm bender guitar then lol.

[@stopit2964]

i wouldn't say better than a PRS, but close to equal to the best PRS stuff. never thought i'd see a guitar get anywhere near as close to PRS. esp isn't a bad brand or anything, but javier's model is totally different than what they're going for normally. easily in the top 5, maybe top 3 of all artist sig models that ESP has ever done. top 1 and 2 go to metallica and stephen carpenter, of course

[@Throughtheeyesofalegend]

Matt G sounds like a comment a guy fighting it would leave.

[@Khobbyhobs]

@Matt G I thought KZbin wasn't allowing 8th graders to comment on things anymore....

[@Error_4x5]

It does. I wonder what it goes for? I'm afraid to look, lol

[@PainofRazeration]

Javier is playing the most gorgeous guitar I've ever seen in my entire life

[@alexandre9215]

Fact!

[@ashen_strix]

It's just a pleasure to see Tosin having so much fun with the riffs. The guy's living his best life.

[@JediCrackSmoke]

What does playing riffs have to do with “living his best life”? I swear you right-brain-only types say the dumbest things.

[@WittyName44]

If the insanity of the music isn't enough for you, here are some colours and lights to throw you off a bit more!

[@Bingcenzo]

Yeah if the album didn't overload anyone on their acid trip, this live show definitely would have.

[@gregorypalamara6723]

thank you for spelling colours correctly!!!!!

[@nathannguyen1886]

@@gregorypalamara6723 Both colours and colors are correct

[@gregorypalamara6723]

@@nathannguyen1886 I know, but i am European, so i like colours

[@radicallybean]

@@gregorypalamara6723 lmao wow.

[@danielsgrunge]

A live performance where you can decently hear them is worth more than gold

[@jakeabruzzino3910]

They always so stoked to harmonize those pinch harmonics together lol

[@andrewsutton2266]

Javiers guitar finish looks like an ocean/sky from a story book it is so fucking rad

[@dani0filth1]

0:45 that face, boi. Like "Oh yes, here we go"

[@joskun]

This song would definitely be the crowd-pleaser because you can tell how much fun the guys are having and are so into it especially Javier haha might be one of his favorites in my opinion. Him and Tosin dissonant/harmonic banter at 2:13 was so fucking cool (So fucking heavy). That's why I would rather be in a band than to perform solo projects because you learn from your bandmates and just have fun with sounds haha love it! The song really ends at 4:20 haha

[@DavidGamero]

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[@elmoblatch9787]

"He" and Tosin -- let's get our pronouns correct.

[@smaller_cathedrals]

@@elmoblatch9787 Yeah, because that was absolutely quintessential to everything he said. Also, in this context it needs to be "His" and "Tosin's". You know, if you want to nitpick so desperately, do it right.

[@jangobango2847]

Funny because AAL started as a solo project for Tosin after he was discovered, him and Misha made the entire first album themselves

[@Shivhari]

Ricky Gervais is killing it on the drums.

[@aaronsolis7307]

Hahaha I knew he looks like somebody, couldnt recall the name though.. thanks dude

[@Shivhari]

@@aaronsolis7307 my pleasure. :)

[@robb7439]

AAL is the end of level boss of the music world. Thou shalt not pass!!

[@mitch5699]

Haven't found anyone that comes close to them ." realistically " nobody, AAL Is lightning in a bottle right there .

[@tym5483]

@@mitch5699 I'd say BTBAM is kinda close?

[@travisspaulding9540]

@@tym5483 who?

[@tym5483]

@@travisspaulding9540 Between The Buried And Me

[@travisspaulding9540]

@@tym5483 I’ll check them out but I’m with the other guy. It’s hard to find a djent band that is interesting outside of the norm, creating their own personality. I like meshuggah but after a while, I have to stop listening to them because it gets a little boring. Rhythms are always interesting but sometimes melodies aren’t as interesting. Some other bands aren’t as interesting to me either. Gotta find the right amount of djent. I like intervals, haven’t really been able to get into periphery, I’ll even throw Jinjer in there, they’re a weird one but still pretty djenty and I love them. I’ll check your guys out and get back to you on them. AAL have been my go to since I first even got into metal but if I can find someone else I listen ti all the time, that’s good.

[@jaredprinsloo3253]

2:20 the look of enjoyment on Tosin's face

[@jonbour7739]

I’ve seen them live in Italy, it was an amazing experience. The whole hall went quiet in a semi-religious trance. S tier band, no arguments!🤩

[@kyledurkee7755]

The groove is strong with them.

[@benmitchell3406]

This song ages like fine wine

[@druthers25]

you can tell tosin loves the tone at 2:13

[@HARRISONKANG]

It goes without saying, the most inspiring song beyond description.

[@charredolive]

They opened with this song at the show I went to. Craziest way to start a show

[@JUSTMAYOPINION]

Unbelievable, I thought this was a studio song.. This blows my mind. They sound unf#$%kng believable!

[@kosephdrums]

random thought: a snarky puppy / AAL collab would be insane 🤯

[@gmyersgilmer9470]

How about Animals and Consider the Source?

[@GianProgg666]

Heard it the first time and fell in love with it. Saw the performance here and still I am in love with it! 🌈❤🙌

[@fpshootermcgavin85]

This song got me into them. 👌

[@bigliquidd]

My favorite part of every AAL live video is the less technical part of the song where they have a moment to vibe without concentrating on what theyre playing for 15 seconds lmaooooo. so goated

[@arthurwiebusch9292]

I wonder if the drummer also uses thumping technique

[@TheHeavensHell06]

yes

[@radicallybean]

Technically.

[@rityblackmore]

Let me re-play this thing, cause the definitions of super Badass-heavy and insane progressive metal have been updated ... My favorite of the group, it opened my head to the sound of the band some years ago.

[@VIOLETSYSTMS]

Tosins silhouette in this video is so sick he looks like an anti hero holding some sort of musical buster sword in a gothic anime 😈👹❤️

[@chippsdubbo89]

There's a warmth to this whole album that I can't really describe but I love it.

[@shiondewapura3361]

This is another level of skill and talent......respect!

[@colton7760]

This song makes me wanna get up and get things done animals as leaders fuc**** jam! Found them through scale the summit during high-school and haven't stopped listening 🫡!

[@jrn1984]

I would spend the whole quarentine watching this

[@spades077]

I just found these guys. All I have to say is WOW.

[@rafanj824]

Dive into their albums. I'm doing it this month, listening to AAL every single day.

[@20thCenturyPox]

I'd like a double bill of Animals as Leaders and The Comet is Coming. That's a show I would pay strong money for.

[@Gage409]

Definitely one of their most lit songs 🔥

[@psilos3959]

I see The Joy of Motion's atmosphere on Javier's ESP guitar..

[@nicholasputt9054]

Tosin headbangs in 11/8.

[@GothicOctopus]

Got to meet tosin a few times. Met josier once. It was before they had Matt. Absolute gems. I can’t believe I got to shake hands with such professionals. What insane people. I love them.

[@JuanCastillo-cc1ee]

Se me hizo, como un recuerdo renovadl, de los mejores de esos tiempos que no se pierden pero tienden a perderse a los lejos, una conversación entre Robert Fripp y Adrian con las guitarras, y un batera en otro tiempo.

[@danchodrummer]

Drummer ❤❤

[@Muhsterd]

That smile at 0:54 when you know everything drops. Fuckin chills

[@b_ryc]

There isn't a time I see Matt Garstka drumming and don't think "wow, this is the best drummer ever..."

[@petermillican2579]

One of the best breakdowns of the current day and age! Love the melodic contour and the lit drumming in this tune!

[@christinebugliabrocious322]

One of the most amazing and underrated bands out There!!!! You three men are like beyond wow!

[@Trisket]

Underrated? They're probably the current kings of Prog Metal, and also probably the most respected within the community. I guess if you compare them to mainstream music sure, but this sort of music will never reach those levels.

[@matankesselman456]

@@Trisket I think the only prog band more revered than they are is dream theater

[@selfovercome4161]

“If you take this as a computer game metaphor, this is like the best level for humanity to play. And this best level happens to be the last level for humanity to play, as it happens against the backdrop of a dying world. But it's still the best level.”

[@vegaspony]

@Mike Schwab its a quote from Abraham Lincoln

[@yudhistirashaylendra1820]

thank you AAL, your music makes me always focus while working

[@pierregabin]

Awesome performance

[@leonardhernandez9435]

Dude they sound like a boss level in a video game or an opener for an a dope ass anime haha

[@PaddleAsia]

So, everywhere on Google that I look up the time signature for this song is says it's in 4/4... what the... 😲

[@andyham6094]

I hope Meinl releases that signature Matt garstka equillibrium ride soon. Sounds amazing.

[@idn]

Any idea what that small crash he added between the 18" crash and the ride is?

[@warrenoids]

That’s an Dual ride no?

[@will66kg91]

Den Svarte Metallkatten nope, he’s been teasing picture on his ig, you can see the ride much clearer on there.

[@will66kg91]

idn he uses two 18"s. the one in between is the Meinl Byzance Traditional Extra Thin Hammered Crash, at least I think.

[@idn]

@@will66kg91 I'm talking about the small crash he added, not the 18" ones. I actually own those two 18" crashes and really like their tone, so I'm curious what model the smaller crash is since it mates well sonically.

[@DavidJones-ey6ie]

Mind boggling

[@reviewthetop1433]

That breakdown drops me every f*cking time. Monumentals.

[@CaukyAsian]

This song is awesome.

[@josephramone5805]

Ah, Mr. Fripp, your influence is broad and deep

[@trash_bender420]

So sick I need to go see these guys again

[@mitch5699]

Sick ! if you've never seen it before, you have now , AAL has left me so spoiled musically, it just ain't fair to music, nothing else will do , oh man is there a doctor in the house ....

[@adhytiasantoso6896]

honestly i dont understand about their music but somehow i watch from the beginning until the end and find it very attractive, im your fans now

[@andreigamboa8113]

"Progressive" music

[@JamesGaoist]

Thank you, Sumerian!

[@AboutFalling]

This video is an attack on all of the senses!

[@vasya_ves]

the most groovy of their song

[@dungeonmasterblaster5600]

Goddamn right, buddy.

[@dtc8249]

Imagine switching places with any of these three for ten seconds. Meaning, you enter their body, with your brain. Now try to find 15 seconds of playing in this (or any of their songs for that matter) that you could feasibly handle.

[@asafaraujo3173]

3:42 it got even better

[@LifeHawkeye]

Mind boggling. I want to see them live at some point.

[@buckfuttler2877]

Matt has been pumpin iron with Blake Richardson!

[@perfectzero7]

Creo que èsta se convirtió en una de las canciones que más me gustan de la banda... Increíble.

[@DiegoBustmanteCol]

Esta es buena, aunque C.A.F.O es la más brutal de la banda 🤔

[@iambueno]

Yeah, those pinch harmonics sound dope live, and they know it!

[@AizeeU]

Matt taking all the gains!!!

[@lens1998]

Increíbles... no me canso de escucharlos.

[@a-gnosis]

holy falk that's some beautiful artwork

[@90s267]

I love this so much.

[@gabelad4995]

The power of three

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

My absolute fave AAL track... Thus far.

[@ModernLove100]

@2:30 off the chain!💯

[@ninjabuck2576]

The music is great, but the light guy got it perfect at 3:14! I always bang out at this part. Throw in some lights and maybe sharks with freakkin lasers on their heads, and we are set!

[@Peanuts76]

Man this is good, i forgot to save this live performance from you guys

[@AetigmaFacade]

I’ve come to conclusion that this song just THIS song is a encumbrance of all MegaMan games, to the boss fight. It sets the tone and intensity Then delivers! And you must win or you can’t fully respect it…

[@jenniferdejong4226]

Please keep your music alive!

[@voronOsphere]

Amazing stuff! Great performance!

[@soundzofnoize8603]

Incredible

[@lesteranthonyreniva2529]

Idk but i want Ryan Martinie to be a part of this amazing band..

[@lesteranthonyreniva2529]

@John Kravitz tanga mas masarap si lexi lore

[@kevinwalsh3077]

I remember when Tosin Abasi first mentioned his inspiration for this song listening to Nickelback's "photograph" , and I said well you're not gonna play a better guitar than Nickelback or Coldplay but just try, and then he wrote this. Big facts.

[@FartsTasteDelicious]

My pp shrank after reading this

[@keberagaman5058]

awesome

Matt killing those drums

[@AaronSalvatierra]

Matt's new hairstyle is 👌

[@blainemichaels5383]

So good

[@PeanutButterGtr]

Jav’s ESP looks like some sort of funky flavor of lollipop and I LOVE it 🍭

[@beratsamil]

AHHHHHHH SO GOOD

[@Muddskare]

love this shit!!!

[@reubenfernandojr.9629]

Straight 🔥

[@Emolista2]

This is one of my favorite tracks from AAL :D

[@4ourty5ive]

I’m so excited to catch Tosin in Bill & Ted 3. I hope I’ll get to catch AAL someday in person!!

[@mitch5699]

For real ? , no way ! Dude ! Where's my guitar, all bullshit aside really?

[@dronepro7316]

Tosin’s guitar looks like something that was careening through outer space.

[@GabrielRA-fe3fu]

Instant like.

[@rityblackmore]

Sick!!!

[@kikiphallin]

I like how Javier's shoes combine with te bottom of his guitar

[@TimYocraft]

What new upload???????? YESSSSSSSSS

[@ItsRainingSteak]

So damn good

[@stopit2964]

at 0:46, where matt is doing double bass with that awesome snare roll...fucking sweeeeeet

[@coolduke3000]

Imagine what would happen if they added a talented bassist to AAL.. I think the planet would just implode.