ROADIE REACTIONS | Muse - "Won't Stand Down"

[@themoose0221]

I think the people that are saying "oh wow Muse is hard now" or "I've never heard Muse go this hard" haven't heard their earlier catalogue, namely Showbiz, Origin of Symmetry, and Absolution. As a fan of those albums above all their others, this new song is a very welcome return. Muse all day.

[@AvB.83]

100%. But then again, a lot of those people doing (so called) reactions seem to not really listen to music outside of youtube that much. And while I find it entertaining to watch sometimes, if some people go totally crazy about one song, love it, best stuff I've ever heard, that will be on repeat for days, and then take two months before they "react" to the next song from that band... if I find a song that I love, I'll probably be through that bands discography before the day is over. Those people seem to have a weird way to approach music. Tank is a welcome exception, hardly ever reaction to anything that isn't either new or kind of obscure.

[@buckfuttler2877]

ive listened from the beginning. direct me to the black metal screams from the past.

[@realtealcovers232]

I couldn't agree more. You can tell who has and hasn't listened to Muse before this song.

[@buckfuttler2877]

@@realtealcovers232 could you direct me to any previous muse songs with raw black metal screams? Not a single other person can seem to do this.

[@realtealcovers232]

@@buckfuttler2877 those screams aren’t “black metal” imo. It’s just a standard rock scream with a lot of saturation on it. My statement is meant to convey that people who’ve not heard earlier material from Muse will think this is heavy compared to songs like Starlight, Uprising, Madness, etc. Which compared to those songs, yes it’s heavier with more distorted guitars. But screaming doesn’t automatically make a song “heavier” to me. It just fit the vibe of the song. It’s an amazing track and I enjoy it a lot. But I think Tank had a great point that it was being overhyped a bit. Muse has proven they can do the hard rock sound better than most. And they did so before this song.

[@gandyhyoga6942]

"Origin of Symmetry" is one hell of a prog-rock album. People who are familiar with Muse can't be that shocked, but the song is actually very good.

[@Tenucha]

Good album

[@DjImpossibility]

Damn, thanks for reminding me of this gem!

[@gandyhyoga6942]

@@DjImpossibility you're welcome!

[@michaellongbottom3331]

100%

[@jdejota1029]

It was a blast, I’m glad they came back to their original sound. My take away is metal is back in the menu for the mainstream.

[@rebeccalusk3116]

Old school Muse fans aren’t shocked as much as they are fucking delighted! Muse is BACK BAYBAYYYY

[@wiidub9225]

Finally an honest reaction,everyone was "suprised" with this song lìke "when did Muse became heavy?" because they probably heard songs like Madness,Super Massive black hole,uprising etc, while old Muse fans know that they're capable for much more complex sound. Also I think that this "radio friendly breakdown" will sound much more powerful when they play this live,so we have to wait for that.

[@nighpaw4651]

I'm definitely not an old muse fan, but as a big fan of their older albums I very much agree

[@deViant14]

I'm just glad they went heavy without an ounce of glam or corniness this time

[@jazzlurr]

exactlyyyy

[@misscrackwood]

We're a year later, and I've seen 3 shows of them since then, and yeah, that song is FUCKING GREAT live!

[@billtbodger]

Chris Wolstenholme regularly plays his Bass as a lead instrument, I think he has contributed massively to the heavier sound, I love it, big love Tank

[@MsNewsted]

Christopher Wolstenholme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is gonna Bang this one live!!! Talk about a head Banger!

[@MsNewsted]

Christopher Wolstenholme!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is gonna Bang this one live!!! Talk about a head Banger!

[@timmynoir]

I seem to remember reading an interview with Matt Bellamy back in the day that Chris was a big factor to the heavier songs of theirs.

[@dennis1194]

I also thought - immideately when that riff came - that the heavyness of that sound is coming much more from the bass than from the guitars. The guitar sound is good, but it shows Matt's love for fuzz pedals rather than going with a modern high gain guitar sound. I like that a lot.

[@SebHaarfagre]

For sure!! Had massive respect for him growing up and learning the bass and basically this being the only band where I loved or liked *ALL* their songs, ever (later learnt I have OCPD, too). Remember he had a kid and they did some heartwarming live performances and also dedicated a song to their New Born (not this song just a pUnintended)

[@ronkerr5080]

'Most Radio Friendly Breakdown'. Reminds me of 1991 when the Black Album came out and the mainstream lacked exposure to heavy music. If this is a song that can blast the mainstream back to heavier music then I'm all for it.

[@TankTheTech]

Oh for sure. Don't get me wrong, I like the song and I love them returning to a sound like this. And anything that can get heavier music more into the mainstream is a win.

[@kingofhearts642]

As a hardcore Muse fan, I completely agree with everything you said. I think the reason so many people are reacting the way they are is literally just because the previous album from Muse was probably a contender for their least heavy and most "poppy". I loved the album for what it's worth, but I get that it's not what a lot of other fans want from Muse (that's actually another reason I really respect Muse - they make the albums they feel like making without pandering to their fanbase with the same stuff over and over). Muse has done plenty of "heavier" stuff in the past, but it's just that the sound of this new single is like night and day compared to the last album they released. I will say that those types of screams are different for them, and pretty cool too. But yeah, I definitely feel like a lot of people are way over hyping how "heavy" this song is. In a lot of ways, it feels like people are just generally too fixated on the heaviness in general- it's totally understandable if someone prefers heavy music, but Muse is the kind of band where if that's all you're after you just need to look elsewhere. You'll occasionally get some heavy songs like this one or Stockholm Syndrome, but as you kind of pointed out even those are really just heavy in the context of Muse's catalogue. If you're into metal, thrash, and generally very heavy music then it makes total sense that this doesn't quite live up to how "insanely heavy" the song is made out to be. If you listen to bands where "heaviness" is like their signature, then the kind of hype around how hard this song is will absolutely not measure up to what you expect when you hear stuff like that. But I really liked this song. I like heavy music but honestly I don't listen to much "real" heavy music these days. Like Muse, The Mars Volta and System of a Down is pretty much the heaviest stuff I listen to frequently (with maybe some Rage Against the Machine, Porcupine Tree, and Tool thrown in occasionally). I enjoy seeing Muse go back to a heavier style, but I'm not exactly foaming at the mouth for it. I've liked pretty much every direction Muse has gone in, at this point I just want them to keep making music I enjoy regardless of how it sounds. Especially hearing this single, I feel confident they will. I wouldn't exactly call it an A-lister track, but it's definitely a strong one that has definitely made it's way into my Muse playlists.

[@SebHaarfagre]

Same here but also love a lot of songs from Queens of the Stone age, Rage AtM, Bulls on Parade (yep definitely had a Punk period growing up), others I forgot right now... Man, Queens otSA, they really have some songs that surprise you too; like with Groove Armada. For instance, both Song for the Dead and Vampyre of Time and Memory are two favourite songs but you'd be excused to think they're two (entirely) different bands and may not even realize.

[@stardustwolfstadt3717]

"MUSE doing what MUSE does." Completely agree honestly. I have listened to everything they have done, repeatedly. This doesn't surprise me at all but this song is freakin AMAZING! Also, WBTBWB artwork. Even blurry unmistakeable. Another amazing band.

[@Francklyynnnn]

Love how you appreciate the complexity of the music video, it gets even more impressive when you learn that the weird Bellamy robo-puppet is in fact mechanical and not Matt himself being dressed up

[@acire8188]

My favourite ever muse song, hands down. And as for the video, I've never seen a better music video by anyone ever. This is 100% right up my lane, just love it above anything. (It might be because my boyfriend used to sing this for me before I knew about muse. And after he showed it to me, I've dived more into muse and have become a huge fan of theirs.)

[@jaredfarney675]

It's good for Muse. I think it's solid new music. Great video. It's great you are stepping out of the box on this. Great take.🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@ZenCircus-tc9ox]

Definitely a greatest hits album of new songs! Lol, love Muse!❤

[@apie1977]

I've been a Muse fan since the beginning, since Showbiz basically when I was cycling to school with these guys on my walkman 😀 I found the latest couple of albums okay, but these riffs give me the same vibe I got back then. I am really looking forward to the album.

[@TankTheTech]

Seriously. Everyone that is acting super shocked about this song is forgetting their earlier sound, because they've always been more than capable of this.

[@jeffsmith441]

@@TankTheTech it's definitely their heaviest song yet, but I agree they used to have more aggression to their rock riffs. I enjoyed their last album, but if this is the feel of their new album, I can't fucking wait for it! Will be their best yet.

[@Jmespo83]

@@TankTheTech I agree with what you said in your video about everyone reacting and saying it’s a filthy breakdown. It’s awesome don’t get me wrong, but it feels a lot like people who have little experience with the band because they have had some pretty heavy shit in the past and heavier than this. The verses are ok for me, but that chorus is great and exactly what you’d expect from Muse.

[@heartburst2297]

yup acting super shocked, but i'm so fvcking happy (old)MUSE is back !!!

[@DeeDee80]

I am a huge Muse fan since early 2000s and I loved every facet of their music that they experimented with through the years. I am not an "old" or "new" Muse stan, just love their diversity. This song of course didn't come as a shock but I freakin' love it and hope to see them again live in the future, this will be a total banger.

[@SebHaarfagre]

Same here and great to see a likeminded, 2000 the year exact here ^^

[@leoniemoats7467]

Welcome to this genre. Nothing but thieves, royal blood.... ah so much joy

[@mae6413]

Exactly what you said in the description! The sound is way more old school Muse, not a new thing at all. Anyone who is surprised by it is just admitting they've never heard Muse outside like post-2010 radio play lmao. Signed, long time Muse fan. Ps. They KICK ASS live.

[@mae6413]

And i must add, if this is the radio friendly single, to me that feels like it might be pointing to a killer album! They like to go wild with the album gems sometimes. Also, i feel you on the hype train. Like i said in my original comment, i'm a long time Muse fan but this didn't hit my radar until like a day after it dropped and everyone was raving about it being super heavy, so i expected something super out there. But this is just Muse haha. Which i love of course, but nothing groundbreaking from them.

[@Magnumaniac]

You nailed it! Very happy to hear a return to their heavier side. There have certainly been some good tracks on the recent albums, but this is a step back up towards what they can do so well. Always awesome live too, regardless of what they play.

[@Mattz554]

I saw them live an they were in a bad mood or generally hated to play this stage, don't know why. Matt didn't say a word to the audience, no one on stage did. I was mad at them after that. Also the newer stuff from "the resistance" on was too heavily loaded with electronic tricks, I just didn't like the poppier sound. Now they return to their roots. I might be able to like them again.

[@mae6413]

@@Mattz554 I've seen them live five times and they never really talk much during shows, which personally I don't mind but I can see why others might prefer more interaction! Sorry to hear you had a bad gig experience with them, hopefully you get to see them again in a better show if the new album (and subsequent tour) turns out to be your jam :)

[@tobicain7816]

im so happy muse have gone back to their roots with this one. i like their previous stuff, but in think the mesh of the original heavy muse, and all theyve learnt with their softer stuff is going to be insane

[@aerobar6932]

Everyone is too fixated on how heavy it sounds and breakdowns. The highlight of the song for me is Matt's singing. His voice is very unique and this is just wonderful, I feel people just go Oh it's Muse, when really his voice is something special to be treasured. I've seen them 7 times from the Showbiz days, Absolution Tour etc. They are simply an amazing band live.

[@1neOfN0ne]

Muse is and always has been dope as hell. Going to see them live in Philly this march and I can't fuckin wait

[@hannah.p.s9677]

My most favourite band ever! MUSE stay unmatched, they’re one of a kind! So glad to see you react to them.

[@alexandrosvryonides2374]

As other people pointed out, this is probably the best and most accurate reaction. KZbin exploded with reactors "going crazy" about how Muse have changed. For all their fans out there, Won't Stand Down is indeed a heavier song than the previous albums, but this is something that Muse have done in the past, a lot. I totally agree that this is the Muse we have in mind. Take for example Stockholm Syndrome, Dead Star, The Reapers, The Handler, Citizen Erased, Plug in Baby etc. And lastly, their live performances go to a whole new level. Great work!

[@Predaluck]

Just imagine the live version of this. One of the few bands who actually make music better live.

[@shirazzza]

Keen for the album. I'm so waiting for bands to wanna tour here again. I would love you to break down the gear for Madness at Rome cos you might have some fun!

[@scifimonkey3]

You are completely correct Tank, this is the heavier end of Muse but not really a significant departure. They have always incorporated ‘heavy’ elements and great riffs (especially bass riffs ) into their music but unlike you who had clearly heard some of their songs before, I don’t think a lot of Metal heads had really listened to them before and presumably thought they had a cleaner and softer sound. I can only think therefore that they were surprised at how heavy Muse can be and overreacted because of that. I don’t think there is any danger of Muse becoming a Metalcore band. Part of their success is their amalgamation of musical styles and genres into a form that is broadly liked by a huge number of people, they go heavy but not so far as to scare the horses, they go classical but not so much as to lose that current feel, they merge, they blend and they present in such a way that the end result is always characteristically Muse but leave the people who wish to categorise them in a specific genre, scratching their head. I for one love it but It’s Muse not Metalcore.

[@jeancarrascoplane5579]

Yess!! Finally someone said it! I love Muse, but this is nothing new for them, is "heavy", but at the level of heavyness they always do!

[@Bloodyria]

I never tought I would have neck pain because a Muse song makes me headbang too hard! Can't stop listening to it and can't wait for more!

[@duflyingdutchssswest-fries4941]

Bliss was my first song i realy loves for them 🤧

[@petersilver4281]

I like the fact that Muse went "heavier" but kept their clear unique style.

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great honest reaction Tank! All the people losing their sh!t over this song saying it's a 'new' Muse, don't know Muse...at least pre-Black Holes & Revelation Muse. There is a bunch of tracks from Absolution, Origin Of Symmetry, Showbiz that are as heavy or heavier than this! I will admit it's a wonderful return to form for them!! Check out Hysteria, The Small Print, Citizen Erased, Plug In Baby...to name a few...to see what I mean. Indeed, this is no stretch for Muse...but it is a return to form, and it's a wonderfully heavy one! Can't wait to hear this live!

[@taylors5981]

This is what I like about muse. They have a great balance. They go just the right amount of heavy while also keeping their signature sound. That's just their thing. They have experimented a lot with their sound and this song really goes back to their harder hitting vibe that they've done in the past

[@yunafelix]

Your honesty just granted yourself One more subscriber. As a long time fan of Muse, i loved this Song as it made me go back in time in terms of their older music but by no means is it THAT heavy. Its a Banger tho!

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks a ton!

[@liam1432]

Thank you for an actual honest reaction, i had this discussion with my dad. The two of us are big fans of early muse and muses live performances (the whole of hullabaloo with Matts old spikey hair!) But the two of us had two very different reactions to this, he thought it was really good but I thought it wasnt anything special, it certainly didnt get me going like citizen erased in the day. But yeah love your honesty man! Keep up the good work!

[@pookha50]

Thank you! My favorite band and my favorite reactor hitting my current genre of music makes this the perfect storm for me. I’m just so glad you reacted to it! Yay!

[@dmann05]

Muse is the only band I’ve ever been front row for and it’s definitely one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. I think part of the reason you're seeing a lot of people talk about this being HEAVY it's because it's been so light and electronic for the last few albums. I am just glad to hear real drums and guitars again. A rumor I read said that the other songs from this upcoming album are "heavier" than this, so it sounds like Muse is getting back to their roots. What I also love is how fucking angry this song is.

[@DGReacts]

I've been a fan of Muse since around 06 with Hysteria being my introduction and then I fell in love with them When I heard Assassin, it was such a crazy song but I kinda stopped listening to them for whatever reason, and hearing this new song after a year or 2 was truly awesome, they still have their "identity", it's still Muse but with a breakdown and it was fantastic haha! It wasn't the craziest breakdown by metalcore or whatever standards, like I never expected them to suddenly turn into Loathe or August Burns Red or something haha but just the fact that they went there and it's fucking Muse that I loved all those years ago, that was truly cool.

[@KidKat__]

I'm not a huge Muse fan, but this is a great return to their earlier sound, with a twist of new. It's by no means as heavy as people probably hyped it to be, but it's still pretty sick. Definitely going on my playlist.

[@patriciacloix71]

Super réaction bravo complètement d'accord avec vous merci Muse phenomenal talentueux brilliant génies MUSE Matt Qu'elle puissante voix incroyable de oufff 😱💖🙏👍👏🎸

[@AriannaContini]

When I want an honest reaction I always come back here. Came to know Tank through a reaction to my compatriots Nanowar of steel and stick to this channel since then. Love Muse so much and I'm so happy they released new music and it is good. Can't wait to see them live in Italy. Hope COVID won't get in the way again.

[@ahabbellamy8098]

I might have seen this reaction maybe for the 15th time. I just loved this reaction so much that I can't wait for the album to be released so I can hope to see you react to another metal one. Hopefully

[@tammymoyer7518]

Did I just headbang to Muse? Okay...that was different. I like some of their older stuff like Knights of Cydonia...but never had that reaction.

[@jmichael3881]

I love the Celldweller track in the background playing, love Klayton.

[@grahamreid4635]

The sound of this is like drones mixed with absolution. With a tiny bit of origins in the synth sound. The music video feels like a spiritual successor to time is running out.

[@bubarules]

I just loved you kept it real and didn't follow the trend amongst all reactors. This is Muse and maybe the only difference from previous songs is that now they are going back to the roots with a more hard rock sound. But is not heavy heavy as most of KZbinrs are bolstering about. Subbed :)

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks!

[@GT.Bugger]

I agree and at first I thought there was nothing new from Muse, but the more I listened to it the more I wanted to listen to it and I love it. They're definitely doing an album and it's expected to get heavier.

[@cristinam2661]

I'm a Muser since the beginning. Matt Bellamy's creativity is on Top. One of the best band to hear/see live... and, damn, that f*cking bass 🤘🔥

[@alexandraionescu4121]

Not gonna lie: as a fan of Muse for so long, I was looking forward for your reaction to this one. And it was somewhat what I expected because it's not as heavy as other stuff you've reacted to. But for me it's more about the song itself (aside from where on the heavy metter it's placed 😅) that I totally love. Probably the hype on social media is more due to the fact that they gained lots of new fans around 2009 when The Resistance album came out and it was a somewhat mellow-er album, so not many people know or remember Oos or Absolution era Muse. Anyhow, thanks for the honest reaction as always. P. S.: probably other people commented already about this, but there is a new album coming soon and the producer said it's even heavier that this, so fingers crossed..or rather horns up 😁..it's true!

[@TankTheTech]

Muse was mostly in my playlist from like 2002-2009, so I will absolutely welcome a return to their more "hard" sound with a new album. I'll be buying it for sure.

[@jennifer9047]

Muse is back to Assassin style! Yay!

[@davesoto1042]

Never did I think I’d see muse on this channel lol. That being said I’m glad you gave your honest opinion on it. I thought it was very well said and still didn’t take away from the music. I seen muse live once and it was one of the best shows I have seen to date. Great job keep up the amazing work.

[@Trevors_Dragons]

When I first heard this song it went way harder than I was expecting. Can't wait for the full album.

[@mochammadhusnirizal235]

Hell yeah you're the first one who actually headbanged to the breakdown!

[@tuija21]

I agree with everything you said! There’s nothing new but it sure is a trademark Muse song. Muse is my number one band, I’ve seen them live six times and every time they sound just awesome! They always play at least ”Plug In Baby” and ”Hysteria” but I wouldn’t mind if they’d play their earlier albums in full. 😁 I love that with “Won’t Stand Down” they are going back to their roots!

[@cjbrett89]

Absolutely bang on reaction. Cool as hell song and love that it's "heavier" in the same vein as their earlier stuff but breakdowns? Come on haha. Absolutely dope as hell song though.

[@derpiewormieturtle7945]

I was at the gym and heard this song for the first time. One of the first rock songs I've heard and I loved it. Great first impression, definitely adding this song to my gym playlist

[@WisconsinFishingandOutdoors]

One of the producers on this album was Dan Lancaster, which is super evident in the BMTH aspect of the sound of the track. He also said the rest of the album gets heavier. Which is soooo f*ckin exciting as a lifelong Muse fan.

[@MoogieSRO]

Your impression is totally valid given the music you usually listen to! It's definitely one of those situations where it's largely only notable because it's not their usual wheelhouse. Glad you enjoyed the song still, but you're right, people are definitely playing up the heaviness of it, and true heavy fans are probably going to cringe a little at that. Which is totally understandable.

[@ziadrishmany1539]

And this is how the reaction to this song should be! Great job Tank!

[@flowerhatmetalhead1988]

Funny concept this radio friendliness. Im pretty sure here (in Finland) "rock radios" get some angry feedback for playing Muse - because some listeners think its too pop for a rock station. As an old fan that has drifted away recently, totally agree with the review. I did kind of like their newer stuff as well, as pop executed properly, but Absolution/Black holes.. era is closer to my cup. Quite interested on the upcoming album.

[@simonriches77]

Fantastic reaction video. Never been a massive Muse fan, but do like some of their songs. I have their album 'Black Holes and Revelations' which I really like. There's some good stuff on there. Right now I am listening to Trivium - In The Court of The Dragon. Great album.

[@brallin94]

Loved the song and the reaction as always Tank! I agree it’s a bit overhyped but sounds like the whole albums supposed to get heavier… I think Dan Lancaster from BMTH might be mixing the whole album, I know he mixed this one so pretty stoked to hear the rest of it!

[@aloheehee2602]

hey man! I love your videos so much, its so much fun just headbanging along with you to good tunes. Hope you have an awesome day

[@Nrwhal]

Whoever made the thumbnail did an amazing job! Keep up the great work🖤

[@TankTheTech]

Thank MS Paint.

[@DBrownRocknMetal]

muse honestly blew my mind with this one and i've been hearing them since supermassive black hole times this is headbang material for sure

[@KL-qy4ye]

Was looking forward to this one. And there is a new album coming out which allegedly gets heavier than this song. For me this is the more recent Muse sound matched with the kind of riffs that first grabbed my attention in the early 2000s.

[@TankTheTech]

Same! I'm fully on board for an album that's going to sound like this, because it reminds me of their sound that I really liked when I got into them in the early 2000's.

[@pookha50]

Yeah, this is like their early stuff combined with maturity and experience to produce this sound! I'm loving it! It's going to sound SO GOOD live.

[@tony0_]

You are absolutely right. But I think there is a difference with their previous (and older) productions: the sound is fuller, there is a use of the double pedal, the saturation on the silent screams, etc. I am not sure that it's that radio-frendly ? It's a sound and an energy that they mostly develop live, but here they manage to assume it on a whole album (apparently). Can't wait to hear the rest, and great video (yours of course, and also their music video ahah)!

[@vgkail]

Great reaction! I'm with you, this is what I expect from old Muse, which is something pretty good, and we muse fans understand is not everybody's cup of tea, but I can guarantee, Muse has a son for everyone, at least one

[@smeg4brainsukaya]

Yes! one of my favourite bands and easily the best live performances I have ever been to. As you say, this is not something new as they have done plenty of heavy stuff before: Deadstar, Stockholm Syndrome & Assassin to name but a few. A good performance to react to is Knights of Cydonia, live in Rome. Hell of a gig.

[@pookha50]

Ugh, Assassin is SUCH a good song. And KoC is such a beast to hear live - so much fun to lose your mind to.

[@Maedrya]

Knight Of Cydonia at Wembley was epic too

[@aerobar6932]

I prefer the Wembley gig. I feel the Rome concert video is too polished compared.

[@jasonpavicich4868]

cool song thanks for sharing that went under my radar

[@Spielor]

This video highlights why you are my favorite reactor. While I genuinely enjoy the song and the harsh vocals are somewhat of a Muse novelty, most reactors just seem to go with the hype and try to get views by overselling their reactions. And then I watch your video and I get an honest reaction and opinion. And while that should be what reactions are all about, in reality it isn't. So I am glad that you are here to put everything in perspective. Thank you and keep doing such an amazing job at entertaining and educating us!

[@jarosawmarekgopek6639]

I think You are 100% right - it is what we know Muse can do and, besides it's heavier, it still Muse - and for that I really love them. My band nr 1. But I think what is less known about them, that they even play "drum and bass" live, so yeah, they are great ! :D Best Regards!

[@JoshiFroschi]

Love the Eskimo Callboy backgroundmusic when he talks about the song

[@simonriches77]

I am listening to Frozen Crown's 2021 album Winterbane. It's amazing. They are definitely now one of my favourite bands that I discovered the back end of last year.

[@JamesLawlor]

Muse had breakdowns long before you became a metal fan, anyone who's been to a live show has experienced their epic music breakdowns

[@nicole_schoe]

'We got the moves' in background 😁👍

[@luisnunes3863]

About cinematic videos, a great one is Helloween's Skyfall, the first single of their new album. Looks like a Ironman movie trailer. Complete with spaceships and aliens. When you're in the mood for a fun one, Tank... Pity it's a 7minute cut. If you ever want to go way back, take a look at Queen's two first albums, proto-power metal that sounds like Rainbow more than anything!

[@TheMiataDriver]

Agree. You recognize it's them, because it sounds different of what they did, but you can immediately recognize some usual Muse stuff . I love them also for that. There aren't 2 albums sounding exactly the same. But in global, they all sound Muse

[@ignoblesavage5559]

So I gave up on muse like 13 yrs ago...this song & "kill or be killed" could bring me back a bit. Agree that the MUSIC isn't significantly heavier than stuff I can think of from early albums...but the screeching in this song & the growls from "kill" ARE significantly different, unless MB has done something like that on some song from the last 10 yrs & I just didn't hear it.

[@TheoriginalMach2000]

Muse fan since Unintended and although i like their more commercial stuff as well this is the Muse i've always loved. I never felt like what most reactors were going bonkers about. To me, first listen... reaction... Yes Muse is back 🤷‍♀

[@redhotchilifan98]

This is the heaviest I've heard them in years this is fantastic

[@nichademusstroud7578]

IMHO... I think they nailed the formula. I've never heard them (or at least afaik). But it caught me off guard. Definitely in my next personal mix tape ;)

[@Nadine-the-metal-lady]

Thank you for reacting even if it's not your cup of tea. I just love Muse and I love, that you are telling what you think about it. You are a great guy. 🤗

[@TankTheTech]

Oh, THIS kind of Muse is my cup of tea. Reminds me of when I was listening to them in the early 2000's.

[@Nadine-the-metal-lady]

❤❤❤❤

[@lea-anne9133]

Excellent band Muse, Matt B is a highly underrated vocalist too 👏

[@mommakimmins5554]

I didn't even think of it as a metal song when I heard it. I just thought of it as a heavy rock song. I'm sad you got overhyped by people misleading you. I absolutely love it for what it really is, though, and I'm glad you appreciate it, too

[@HawkNButterfly]

Old Muse fan here, and I completely agree with you on this. If anything, the surprise comes from the fact that we were not expecting a return to that sound at that point of their carrer, especially after Simulation Theory. But their choice of playing a "metal medley" during the ST tour was probably a hint, in hindsight. And if people mentionned Stockholm Syndrome already, don't forget Dead Star and Micro Cuts. Micro Cuts Hullaballo's version even featured metal screams. Granted, it was not a single, and it's on a live version, but it's not a deep cut either. I think (I might be wrong) but the "extra heaviness" of Won't Stand Down seems largely due to the production (compared to the Micro Cuts album version's, which was... not that great ^^)

[@Kekoapono]

This is another great video from you, Tank! I always love your consistency as you react to the music and the performances. I have to admit, the last time I heard Muse was their “Knights of Cydonia” (from the Guitar Hero/Rock Band days, lol), and yeah, relatively speaking, “Won’t Stand Down” is a lot heavier, but I get what you mean by how it still sounds like Muse, even to a “filthy” casual like me. 😂 If Muse have been gravitating towards this sound over the years, I think I will check out more of their music. You also got me listening to Persefone again, so thank you for that as well. I mean, isn’t that one of the purposes of these reaction videos? Thanks so much, Tank!

[@islandlife3315]

You have given the most honest review out of most reactors, almost all of them play it up saying they have never heard of the band and there shocked, then you look through there videos and then I find other muse reactions on there channel. So for me I have been a muse fan since the beginning however I do prefer there heavier work/ a few of there dub step base drops occasionally chucked In on top. Random thought in the top of my head writing that I would love to see avatar do a Dub step track, not to different to the circus metal vibe. My rating of each album done in 25% peices. Showbiz 75% Origin 100% Hullabaloo 100% Absolution 100% Blackholes 75% Resistance 25% 2nd law 75% Drones 50% Simulation 0% (I cant get in to a single) song) This new track reminds me of amix of 1st 3 albums (maybe alittle bit of drones also)

[@THayond_x93]

You know it’s a banger when the hat comes off! 😂🤘

[@arturfonseca3596]

Totally with you TtT, Drones was a pretty heavy record, I remember that one Muse album was released we always had Their singles on PT radios, and with Drones not a single one. This song could have been in that record. Great song, from a Great Band!

[@Keepnhonest]

It seems most folk completely miss the relevance behind the lyrics. The track has another title; 'Living Vicariously', & may be better described by a phrase 'Psychological Warfare' - from the song itself. It's about a world-wide psychological battle between a few old men (dude in wheel chair) & the mindless pawns (represented by those under his control). So the one singing the words is standing firm; outside the visuals - getting stronger by refusing to 'stand down', which is what he would be doing by surrendering to the systemic game of manipulation by the slave-master over the masses of hapless pawns. A great song with incredibly intelligent lyrics by a most relevant band indeed😄

[@andrewcarter9649]

I'd agree, this is pretty much what I'd expect from Muse, with the caveat being that I've found them very hit or miss since The Resistence and this is definitely one of their better songs over the last 10 or so years. I'm surprised people are talking up how heavy the song is, I mean I think Hysteria and Stockholm Syndrome are still their heaviest songs and they were on 2003's Absolution album (and a brilliant album that was).

[@frantisekvtelensky820]

This is a typical "Origin of Symmetry" song, which is a damn good thing because that album is still their best IMO! :)

[@strifeindustries7563]

Muse is full of break downs. Damn most of them bring me to hard core tears.

[@BaphoMettbroetchen]

I never actually listened to Muse. I effing love this! Thanks for sharing Tank. :>

[@thorstenczap7101]

I was never a Muse Fan but this Song i like, The Breakdown is kinda sick and i dont thing its really Radio Friendly for many Station unless its promoting all the time this kind of Music…. But who am i to say this lol. Great watch never the less….. Thanks

[@da_SpiffR]

Great reaction, you have a new subscriber. Here, take my like too! I really respect the bit about leaving dislikes as well; it says a lot about you in a good way.

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks!

[@maximlents]

I think a lot of reactors have never listened heavy Muse's stuff. That's why that sound is surprising for them.

[@Destros2ndone]

frankly, beside this, i know only "Hysteria" and i just love this song it's just a wall basher if the earlier stuff is similar or else, i think i'll try this rabbit hole ;)

[@Tenucha]

"Apocalypse Please" is to this day my favorite Muse song, if you haven't heard it yet, Tank, check it. I was kinda into Muse and even had tickets to a concert I never got to attend. I dropped off fir a bit. This song kicks pretty damn hard. I'm impressed. The breakdown might feature the only instance of Muse growling or screaming in some capacity. I could be wrong. I'm not familiar with anything more than the iconic clean vocals

[@grekhora]

Their producer hastagged #ITGETSHEAVIER, looking forward to the next songs from this album.

[@AzazeoAinamart]

I love this song and direction (if there is a direction to that kind of music). Btw I don't mind recent albums - I love them too. But in case of "awesome breakdowns" my favorite still is the one in Assassin from 2015 live in Mayan (did you see it? Maybe react to it?)

[@gingergomoto8787]

I agree that the heavy element has been perhaps slightly over hyped. That’s coming from a massive muse fan. It’s heavy-ish and it has that feeling of earlier albums/songs. I can only assume that people who think it was super heavy or a totally new muse sound have probably not explored all of their albums. Almost every muse album has a heavy song or two but what will be interesting is if this coming album is packed with heavy songs (which it sounds like it might be). I love the song and I can’t wait for the new album.