Unleash The Archers - Awakening REACTION & REVIEW! FIRST TIME HEARING!

[@Socrates_1775]

The singer for this band is Britney Hayes aka Britney Slays (given this name because she slays). This song barely scratches the surface of her range. The song Tonight We Ride showcases more of her higher (yes I said higher) octaves. Hopefully one of your Patreon Peeps can push it to the top of the list. Really glad you enjoyed this 🤘😁🤘

[@davemc8021]

I love the opening of Abyss too, she gets way up there!

[@averageatbest8146]

Yeah Tonight We Ride is a ridiculous display of Britney's highs. Oh GOD.

[@richardgivens2422]

Can you say "E-flat 5?"

[@drewagoosa68]

Test Your Metal & Time Stands Still

[@tmasessa]

I knew you would love this one. Who else was waiting for Dave’s reaction to that bass part? 🤣😂

[@Flagg795]

That bass run is one of my favorite moments to see musicians react to. Epic! This band deserves SO much respect & notoriety.

[@JRSmith06]

One of my favourite Brittney live performances is her in an Edinburgh karaoke bar doing Queensryche's "Queen Of The Reich". After a full UTA set, she still has the voice and stamina for that. I swear to God they built her in a lab somewhere 😶

[@paulsampugnaro6807]

Put up that link!

[@JRSmith06]

@@paulsampugnaro6807 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmTdYWnpKysgtk

[@keikosman]

David Heretic: "This bassist is a beast..." The rest of us, "Ohhh, wait until the end of the solo!!!"

[@johanstang8298]

Hahaha my exact thought!!

[@mvd2080]

lol

[@juanvergara7407]

Sadly this was his last album with the band, still don't know why but it's so sad because he is a beast in deed

[@KingAce595]

@@juanvergara7407 He left to pursue more challenges I believe. I'll probably get lynched for this, but he was a head above the others here, and UTA doesn't get the attention he deserves.

[@billattercliffe8655]

@@juanvergara7407 From what I understand it was simply the logistics of getting together to rehearse. If we understand the geography of British Columbia, travelling any appreciable distance becomes a challenge. It's a lot like Norway.

[@carldevries9108]

Thank you Insulin Umbrella for getting UTA up. David, you could rewind this song 10 times and I would be fine with that. Britney Slays (Hayes) is a powerhouse. She can sing full opera, pop, rock, and power metal. There is a phone video of her at a Karaoki bar in Scotland, well lubricated, singing a Queensrhych song and killing it. Like Floor Jansen, Britney is a sweetheart.

[@davidputterman2719]

Dave, I know I'm late to the game on this one but you wanted to know about the bass player. Here is his bio: Nikko Whitworth is a professional bassist residing in Vancouver, BC. Freshly equipped with a Diploma in Jazz Studies and Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz from Capilano University, Nikko is earning a reputation for being a solid player on both electric bass and upright bass. Believing firmly in exploring all musical territories, Nikko performs regularly in a variety of styles ranging from and not limited to jazz, metal, free-improvisation, film, funk, theatre, experimental, pop, vaudeville, electronic, classical… Nikko is also the co-founder of Vancouver based collective/label Postmodern records. As a side note, as a drummer, I am still amazed how this drummer (Scott Buchanan) is using a heal/toe method to play his kick drums which means he is playing LLRRLLRRLLRR (twice as fast) instead of the traditional LRLRLRL.....Insane drumming.....insane virtuosos form them all.

[@MooreCEJr]

THe bass is playing a style called Clawhammer, sometimes called frailing, is a distinctive banjo playing style and a common component of American old-time music. The principal difference between clawhammer style and other styles is the picking direction. Traditional picking styles (classic banjo), including those for folk, bluegrass, and classical guitar, consist of an up-picking motion by the fingers and a down-picking motion by the thumb; this is also the technique used in the Scruggs style for the banjo. Clawhammer picking, by contrast, is primarily a down-picking style. The hand assumes a claw-like shape and the strumming finger is kept fairly stiff, striking the strings by the motion of the hand at the wrist and/or elbow, rather than a flicking motion by the finger. In its most common form on the banjo, only the thumb and middle or index finger are used and the finger always downpicks, hitting the string with the back of the fingernail. By contrast, the thumb rests on the fifth string with the downpick motion, and is often released in a lighter up-pick to create the distinctive clawhammer sound. In this instance the bass player clawhammer playing is producing the galloping sound or hoof beats as we ride into battle thoughout the song.. giving you a sense of ready for battle. :)

[@Metal_Auditor]

I just went back and watched Chase Carneson's reaction, and I see that you posted the same comment there. It's really interesting that he plays the bass that way. One of my friends from college is a virtuoso banjo and guitar player, and he'd use that technique on the banjo.

[@Red-Brick-Dream]

Thx for sharing this dude!

[@insolentumbrella9969]

Nice, my first request with a 9 score and it also broke 40 mins lol. Obviously all the credit goes to the band. They're probably busy on tour but Brittney has been known to react to reactors and even do a reaction together with them. She has said she takes a lot of inspiration from Geoff Tate, Halford, Dio and the alike. Thought the bassist might blow your mind too.

[@Socrates_1775]

Thanks for the Patreon request! I don't know what your plans are there, but hopefully you'll be lining up Tonight We Ride next 🤘😁🤘

[@gmurph]

*a MASSIVE THANK YOU for being able to comment this thank you right now instead of having to wait another year* 🙌

[@tonycardone990]

I knew he would love them. Thanks for moving them up the list brother.

[@durofrankenstein3440]

Thank you Insolent Imbrella 🤘

[@RolandTumble23]

I wasn't one of the original requesters, but THANK YOU for prioritizing this.

[@vinograd74]

Yes, Brittney Slays is one hell of a power house vocalist and a very sweet and friendly person.

[@JEppsLars]

Saw them live over this past weekend. They are great live! Loved seeing/hearing them having such a fun time onstage as well. I'll go see them as many times as possible.

[@JEppsLars]

And, YES she can definitely do this and much higher live. I was blown away.

[@Socrates_1775]

If you saw them in Orlando, I found out for the show to late. Tickets were already sold out 🤘☹🤘

[@JEppsLars]

@@Socrates_1775 it was the night before that In Atlanta. They had another band with them as well. Paladin, there's a video of their set on here.

[@CanadianOrth]

Their latest album Abyss is breathtaking and just was awarded metal album of the year at our national Canadian Juno awards. Songs extremely varied. They are not a single sound. Oh, Canada! 🇨🇦

[@DotHackerKite94]

Yeah they make up for the whole Justin Bieber fiasco. Dark Times they where. Yes...dark times...

[@sethhachmeister6543]

When they play live it 1000% sounds like their recordings, they are just so dang talented. Every song had the crowd hyped, but when the chorus of Awakening hit I nearly went deaf in the venue with everyone screaming it (only about 300 people). I really can't say enough good things about this group. ADD THEM TO YOUR PLAYLISTS AND TO YOUR CONCERT BUCKETLIST.

[@Bragituba]

That look on your face when you realized the bass player was playing the tag at the end of the twin lead section gives me life! Fellow bass/tubist here, so I had a very similar reaction when I heard it.

[@Bluegrass_Sparky]

Kudos David. Haven't seen you enjoy a reaction so much as this one. Thanks to those that requested this one and thanks for the honest and knowledgeable reaction. Found a new band to delve into.

[@Ray_LF]

I'm glad I'm not the only bass player that has that reaction to Nikko's bass playing. It was the tippy taps that got me then he side swiped with that damn chord.

[@pintsize6662]

Every few weeks something new that blows his mind :) Can't wait for Wintersun - Sons of Winter and Stars (Live rehearsal Sonic Pump Studios)

[@someperry7263]

Yes please 🇫🇮

[@Metal_Auditor]

I'd prefer people start with "Time," but I'm sure David would love both.

[@oggreek9643]

Yes, YES! Finally someone else who notices the amazing drum fills in this song. Never heard any other reactions comment on this before. You sir, are a good man.

[@alyssacrnkovic2691]

Oh yes, she can do this live, no problem. Here's their show from a couple weeks ago! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWHXZIKnhLOnisk Additionally, the band did karaoke in Edinburgh AFTER playing a full show, and she killed a Queensryche song ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmTdYWnpKysgtk

[@waynecorder7675]

Test Your Metal is an Awesome UTA song where Brittney Slays high notes showed up in space somewhere. I found out Abyss was part 2 of the concept story Brittney wrote for Apex and I bought Abyss even before I heard a track from it. I was blown away and so happy I did. Btw I just subscribed 😃

[@thrashandburn10221]

Thank you for shouting out the chorus. it's literally a bell ringing in my soul

[@extantsanity]

23:46 - 26:05 It's been a while since I've looked up reactions to this song, and when I saw you'd reacted to this one, the first thing I thought of was that bass lick. You did not disappoint! haha

[@OKimcallinit]

Check out "Tonight We Ride" to hear more of her range

[@sleni5501]

✨SO f.... good reaction David!!...So spot on! Love the track...but not a huge fan of the band...but this track is so so so good! You nailed all my passions of this track✨!

[@janihaavisto79]

BTW Brittney said in Charismatic Voice interview that they were booked as main attraction to Wacken, but then world went to S***! So I really feel for these guys. They would now be very big stars if all of Europe would know them.

[@evantarracciano4211]

"I wonder if she could sing like that live" ::giggles:: Ooohhh buddy, you have no idea. You want to have fun? Look at her absolutely MURDERING "Queen of the Reich" AFTER a full set and show. When she's several beers deep. Brittney is an UNGODLY talent.

[@clownman9859]

Dude*!!! I'm a little late,, but seriously how the hell did this feel!! 🔥 AMAZINGLY DONE!!! WORDS CANT describe simply the true emotional discharge one can have positively affected in you whole essence of being.

[@AKJACKAL99709]

As a drummer myself, I really appreciate your comments on the appropriate amount of drumming. No doubt that this is the right level of skill and musicianship.

[@vinograd74]

Its really impressive to watch you get excited THAT much about the bands that are in top-league on many reaction channels. What I try to say is that you dont watch other channels and you dont follow what is hot or what is not. But! Your intuition works perfectly. You listen to Nightwish - you immediately sense the presence of something that is totalt amazing. You listen to Unleash the archers - you get lost in the song for the very beginning. You smell talent when you encounter it. Very good eye and ears ) Cheers! Very professional.

[@THEDavidHeretic]

FEELIN' YOU Valentin!!!

[@michaeltodd7008]

Great reaction. Again the reason I am here is to hopefully learn a bit more about how to listen to music by your example of reactions. God bless you and your family!

[@billb.5183]

Hard to believe you hadn't reacted to them yet. Cleanse the Bloodlines is a great song by them.

[@BassMeister17]

I just saw them in San Diego a few days ago, and I can confirm Britney hits every single one of those notes live (and the band is just as tight), for all of their songs. Truly an experience to see them live.

[@embran8486]

When reacting to certain other recommendations of UTA David, you'll notice this bass player's absence. The album Apex (Awakening is part off) was Nikko Whitworth last album with them. So albums Explorers and Abyss has Nick Miller. Still great, less casual.

[@bobmiller6870]

Another nice reaction David, \m/, and Unleash the Archers always puts a smile on my face. You reacting to UTA... pure gold. \m/ The vocalist you're ear holes are enjoying is Brittney Hayes aka Slayes, which others below me have already pointed out. Both she and her partner Scott Buchanan, drummer, and former guitarist Brayden founded Unleash the Archers back in 2007. I've been a fan of Unleash the Archers since seeing them at ProgPower USA 2015 in Atlanta, GA, and like you, I was kicking myself for not knowing about them sooner. Of all the bands on the ticket for that event, UTA blew me away... and that was against successful veteran acts like Anathema, Angra, Armored Saint, Dragonland, Riverside, and Saxon. And yes. They are just as good live as what you hear here in the video and on the albums. UTA's musicianship along with Brittney Slaye's vocals and energy just reached out, pulled us in, and took us on a ride for the whole setlist. I was set to go see them again at the ProgPower USA event over the summer along with the other awesome bands in the ATL, but alas, due to the coronavirus, that show was canceled and it looks like UTA won't be able to rejoin the lineup in 2022. There is an awesome video recorded on a phone of Brittney covering Queensryche's "Queen of the Reich" after a show in Edinburg at a bar on a karaoke system. Even though the quality isn't great... cell phone video and karaoke mic and speakers... Brittney makes it sound good, which just gives you an idea of how good she is. This "Awakening" track you reacted to is off of UTA's 4th full-length LP titled Apex from 2017. As far as other UTA tunes to react to, you will get requests for "Tonight We Ride," which is another popular tune from the band off of their 'Time Stands Still' album, that a number of reaction channels do, due to Brittney hitting some insanely high notes. You will also get a lot of requests from their latest album, titled Abyss, which they went ahead and decided to release last year despite the pandemic cancelling their tour that was going to go along with it. Abyss is an excellent album with great songs, but I would suggest more songs off the Apex album to start with because both Apex and Abyss are concept or story albums with Abyss continuing the storyline that begun on Apex. Off of Apex and since you like epic, emotional choruses, "Cleanse the Bloodlines" is my personal favorite for the music, the chorus is so powerful, as well as the artistry behind the video, but the title track "Apex" along with "Ten Thousand Against One" are way up there as well. You really cannot go wrong with any of the songs off of Apex though or Abyss for that matter.

[@randalljones4370]

It's fun to watch a good musician watching this band. That 3+thumb rolling bass technique looks so damn easy... and I've tried it for about 3 weeks off/on and I've gotten no where.. but I'm not a bass player... and my Ovation Magnum III weighs a metric tonne. The entire bans has that 'feel' for phrasing.

[@HistoryBuff]

Dude!! Great breakdown! You are the first person who called out the "YEA-AH!" part! Which is my favorite part of the whole song. Many actually pause it right there and I'm like "NO!!!"

[@ericruck13]

UTA just Won the Canadian JUNO (GRAMMY) for best HardRock/Metal Album of the Year!! Check out: Test your Metal, Tonight We Ride, SoulBound, Apex...... Their Catalog is Huge!!

[@sreneethomas]

I’ve never watched your videos, so when I started in on this and clearly saw that you are a bass player pretty quickly in, I was just WAITING for the end of the guitar solo that the bassist ends with his riff. I was WAITING and it was and AWESOME reaction. I love this song and band 🖤

[@sreneethomas]

AND I liked and subscribed 😊

[@THEDavidHeretic]

FEELIN' YOU Srenee!!!

[@deathsmith6714]

Omg I love this song/band man! So happy to see you getting to experience them for the first time!

[@mikeburt5667]

Brittany Slayes is that powerhouse female vocalist. Amazing isn't she ?

[@barryvanbeek8868]

“Everything they are doing makes sense.” I completely fucking agree. Great reaction.

[@mute7116]

Great and fun react, to a great and fun song. Very entertaining on both accounts. Good job, bud.

[@Red-Brick-Dream]

This song (and video) is an absolute MASTER CLASS in power metal!

[@clownman9859]

These musicians and beautiful an silently deadly singer, don't ask you to come,, they snatch your soul without any regard for humanity... FUCKING JUST AWESOMENESS 👌

[@7thkansascav468]

Dave, I'm like you, I've heard of them but was late to the party, this was my first time hearing them too. Having watched you enough to have a feel for your scoring I had a gut feeling early in the video they'd score over 9.0, you did not disappoint and neither did they. A new "rabbit hole" for this old man to slide down.

[@stevehyde3906]

with a tear in my eye,,,,,,, diamonds are forever and so is ric flair WOOOOOOOOOO

[@claystrickland1312]

Makes your head hurt on just how good this band is! The drummer is an absolute beast! Whole band and Brittany are just amazing! Thanks for the content!

[@paulm8908]

they are doing what the audience wants. thats why you love it buddy.

[@dklord1]

I saw them live in Oklahoma City 10 days ago. GREAT!!! 9.5 score live. I saw their last 7 live twitch’s of concerts after OKC done by guitarist Grant. They finished tour in Seattle last night. The drummer Scott Buchanan is Brittney’s home partner of 16+years. They started UTA in 2007 after college. They are all so nice and generous people.

[@stanleyday7293]

Thank you for the insightful review! Apex is the album that this song is from. It is an absolute masterpiece. Yes, she can sing like that live.

[@mikegershon8528]

Oh David, I am so glad you did this. UTA is phenomenal. This is the lead song from Apex, the first of a two album concept story. You think this had a chorus? Listen to Apex, the closing song from this album. Unfortunately there is no lyric video for it, but the song is insane. And the next album, Abyss, is even better.

[@davidlavoie6869]

I saw them in Vancouver (their home town) in '22. It was in a little theatre called the Rickshaw. I assure you my friend, other than a little modulation on her mic in this Video, she's even better live. Not sure what other songs you have reviewed, but I suggest Tonight We Ride, Cleanse the Bloodlines.

[@ladislaualbert2807]

Just saw UtA for the first time live recently- holy hell they were sooo amazing!!!!

[@slyzombie6166]

I've been trying to make my way through all of the reactions to this song (I'm pretty sure it is a requirement for all KZbin reaction channels). I've seen this hundreds of times and it never gets old. I love seeing people react to Brittney Slays voice for the first time. This song gets me pumped every time I hear it. The bassists technique is amazing, I've been trying to imitate it, and I'm getting close, but I'm not there yet.

[@jonathanjones6984]

Wow what an incredible band Brittany is amazing great reaction dave

[@devinmorse3607]

Legend has it that Bruce Dickinson and Ronnie James Dio conjured a daughter of Metal. They bestowed upon her the name of Brittney Slayes, and that is what she does.

[@janihaavisto79]

I heard that bass player got kicked from the band after this video/album was released. Tonight we Ride song by Uta is very good. There that Britney goes all the way to A note. It's so high man.

[@seanmartin6013]

They are on tour right now in the US. I will be at the LA show. You should look into tix right away because they are selling out. BTW.. They are brilliant live.

[@Socrates_1775]

Unleash the Archers are currently on tour in the U.S. I just missed them in Orlando. By the time I found out the were coming to Orlando tickets were already sold out. Not sure if they are going to make it to California 🤘😊🤘

[@notdynomonkey]

Seeing them tonight in Az!!!! Gonna be awesome!!

[@hvitekristesdod]

Ooh yes GREAT BAND!!! Loved them since their second album and seen them live many times :)

[@hvitekristesdod]

They’re also from my homeland of British Columbia 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@fredbarnes2049]

@@hvitekristesdod I'll say this for you Canadians, metal is one of your best exports!

[@hvitekristesdod]

@@fredbarnes2049 Thank you!! Rock on

[@fredbarnes2049]

@@hvitekristesdod You're welcome! I'm a Rush fan from way back

[@stevekoelliker6764]

Britney and the band are from Vancouver BC and Britney has opera and choir training as well.

[@Metal-Mayhem-Ministry]

The singer's name is Brittany Slayes. She has been voted one of the top female metal vocalists. She sounds great live as well. She writes the lyrics for the songs with inspiration from her love of fantasy, horror and science fiction. If you get the chance listen to them live.

[@dub5674]

i just hear them for the first time like a month ago. this same video, immediately search this same song live cuz to me if they cant sound live like they do in studio version, I completely lost interest but, I was gladly surprised that she can hit those notes live. the only bad thing about this band is that I was way too late to them

[@dannew1732]

Finally where waiting for this song to show up. UTA did a cover of the Stan Rogers Northwest passage that sometimes is referred to as Canadas unofficial national anthem. This is partly a more slower song and featuring some sections where Britney is singing acapella, not as much belting and not as aggressive so it might be a good song to add to you wife's reaction list.

[@jlbaca7314]

Due to their recent USA tour there are a lot of live shows on KZbin and yes she can sing this and all their other songs just like this live she definitely lives up to her moniker Brittany Slayes.

[@RolandTumble23]

Obviously, I wasn't one of the requesters, but I was completely thrilled to see this reaction show up. I knew you were going to love it. I'm surprised it took you so long to notice the bass player's right hand technique....

[@THEDavidHeretic]

I was kinda mesmerized by what his left hand was doing....

[@hvitekristesdod]

Drummer is Scott Buchanan and is also married to Brittany

[@nagayorigotaisho]

UTA loves reactors and reactions so you don't need to worry about any of their stuff getting blocked

[@fredbarnes2049]

Yes! Lovin me some UTA! Hot damn! Fantastic bass. Sadly he's left the band. The drummers a friggin machine, and those guitarists can hold their own with anybody. Oh yeah and Brittany Slayes. Mostly self taught believe it or not. The ominous sound at the beginning comes from the fact that this song is off one of their epic, cosmic(literally) concept albums, you know good vs evil etc. They're master songwriters and storytellers. She absolutely can sing like that anytime she wants to, live included, I've heard her! Like Rush they can do it on stage just as well. And don't worry Napalm almost never blocks, they're artist driven. A very good score for an exquisite song!

[@majbrat]

It really is so great! Britney calls her vocal layers the Brittney Choir :) knew you would love the bass - really good :)

[@Kangermu]

Late to this show, but his drumming always reminds me of like Bill Ward on crack....it's so on point but never overtakes the stage...it just perfectly blends from one section to the other. And the bassist is unbelievable all around. Fair warning, I know nothing about music except that I love it

[@sanktpaulidude4305]

Algorithmus is a dancer - great reaction

[@fenrir6721]

Finally! It's been a long time since DH reacted to something good 😜

[@jacquimarat9723]

just love your reviews. NWA Calgary here.

[@richardgoddard37]

That drum fill in the chorus is one of the best I've heard, and I've heard a LOT

[@Noup309729]

Well, of the 5 videos I've watched from you, 3 of them are songs you react to as a request from Insolent Umbrella so I guess I have to thank that person 😅. Brittney DOES sound THAT good on live shows. But they still use a pre-recording of her voice (where she sings higher) to dub her voice. But she totally reaches the notes. Those guys are awesome 👌. I've watched the reaction/review on Tonight We Ride before this one, I didn't notice you did this one before. Normally I like to watch reactions on the same band in chronological order. But Whatever. Great review man 😉🤘

[@Muna1640531]

Beautiful song and the band and singer and review was very well .

[@almuramoo5554]

IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME! AWAKENING To look up into the night's sky, to see the stars they are changed To know a thousand years or more have passed, and I am the same This mountain hollow that keeps me in a suffocating embrace A prison and a safe haven, it's always been this way Lo, a new master calls me to awakening, I know this one brings the end Far out beyond the darkness I've been living in it's true, a whole new world awaits Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die My path begins with the new dawn; a voice is calling my name It always starts as whispering then manifests to a scream I'm drawn to the creature that wakes me, bound to them by the curse My soul exists only to serve, a covenant of birth Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die Come to me, awakening Follow my voice, come to me Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never Lighting my way in the night To roam; to never die

[@shawnski001]

Was hoping this would be one you tackled! Awesome.

[@music2seeconcertphotograph457]

Unleash The Arches are really a powerhouse. On all positions! If you want to be impressed by the technicality of the whole band: "Wintersun" with their song "Sons of Winter and Stars". Epic as hell!

[@JD73RD]

Also as a musician I appreciate your breakdown of the song. Drummer here.

[@darquemode1165]

If you want to see a fun video of Brittany Slayes live, she has a karaoke version of Queensryche Queen of the Reich that just is simply amazing! Even after a full show - Crappy karaoke bar PA be damned - she kills it! Brittney Slayes - Queen of the Reich Karaoke - Edinburgh kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmTdYWnpKysgtk&ab_channel=UnleashTheArchers ETA: Like others suggest, many more videos from UTA that you should enjoy... Tonight We Ride, Faster Than Light, Northwest Passage etc

[@MatsGarage]

If you are up for a surprise then check out Brittney doing the Brindisi duet. She sings like a beast but is such a sweetheart in person.

[@sethhachmeister6543]

I would like to introduce you to Brittney Slayes. She is one of the coolest people out there, and when I met her last Friday she stopped me while doing a VIP session and talked with me for about 5 minutes. This band is insanely good and deserves to get big. This is the first song in Apex which is a concept album, followed by Abyss which is the continuation of Apex (which they are currently doing a US tour for). Next songs to check out from Apex: Cleanse The Bloodlines, Ten Thousand Against One, and Apex. Newer album Abyss: Faster Than Light, Abyss, Soulbound, and The Wind That Shapes The Land (probably the community's favorite song). great reaction.

[@markoviitanen2671]

Nice.... Now he reacts to all 3 of my favorite bands. Lovebites, Nightwish and now this... Let's see how it goes...

[@mvd2080]

thx for your reaction, love it!

[@Antawnyoo]

“Who looks outside dreams. Who looks inside awakens.” Carl Jung

[@Brandon066362]

They are actually touring the US currently and end their US leg this month. Don’t know where you’re located but maybe you could catch a show!

[@billattercliffe8655]

I don't know if anyone has answered your question as I haven't read all the comments, but the bassist's name is Nikko Whitworth. Something to listen to on your own time, Nikko playing Bach on his bass. He tuned his bass to that of a cello and let it rip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npPcZmONnb15d9U. J.S. Bach - Concerto for Two Violins in D minor D minor, very appropriate for a metal musician.

[@mikestoner4090]

Thank you Insulin, and thank you David!!!

[@hawkgod14]

My god before I even watch this to the end, I so hope you check out their songs "Soulbound" and "Abyss"! Edit: I know you are a bass player and the songs i recommended are done without a stable bass player, but imo they still kick ass and I hope you check em out!

[@ShuKatashSam]

Use all your fingers playing bass. He's awesome. Awesome band, each member. Well balanced. No weak spot.

[@mattgraham2835]

they give lots of life to the three metal genres power metal melodic death metal and traditional heavy metal beautiful transitions and that voice of hers sounds like a female version of Geoff Tate and he is part of the three tremors not to be confused with the three tenors which are placido domingo luciano pavoratti and juan carrera but this band has some absolutely awesome rhythm sections that have such an powerful and quite uplifting elements this music its very anthemic and cathartic its like having metallica iron maiden and queensryche and since in podcast that brittany hayes did with elizabeth zharhoff when she said that she and they are big fans of queensryche and dragonforce this is just one song from the album phantoma such a musical masterpiece

[@robertziesmer8486]

The bass players name is nikko whitworth check out his KZbin channel for some play thtoughs of unleash the archers songs clense the bloodlines and tonight we ride. Along with other songs of his own. He left the band around 2018

[@itsmemike1153]

Britney has a You Tube channel and she does reactions of reactors reacting to their music!

[@johanblom3591]

Anthemic song of all time must be Manowar´s - Kingdom Come or maybe Army Of The Imortals or Bridge of Death but this is also a very very good song...! ;)

[@andoobs2]

many people will suggest you listen to tonight we ride (and you should) to hear the vocalist (brittney slayes) really go for it. but i'm going to suggest a hidden gem that most reactors miss where she gives it 150% as well. that song is called time stands still. enjoy! :)

[@seventone4039]

The style remindes me a bit of a fusion between 80s Powermetal and Love bites and Babymetals Japanese Guitar playing techniques.