This is NOT what I expected...

The new Spiritbox song "The Void" is not what I expected
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[@enjoiizz1209]

Nik really is turning into the crab core monster 😂

[@MattRose30000]

he's serious with that lobster cosplay

[@grumme6701]

no, he's just drunk

[@SubifyouLikeCapybaras]

Bro stole my joke and got more likes 💀

[@chrishayden1677]

Yo!!!!

[@juliusbushiv2904]

That Tan is something lol 😂

[@Reece_Hart]

The way this song ends sounds like a lead in for a following track that would start heavy asf

[@zvljoe3542]

Thought I was the only one. 😅

[@darkphoenix2]

That's the only way I think this song can get elevated, it's so simple on its own. But if there's a sick transition into a bigger song, I'll enjoy the listen on the album.

[@transatlant1c]

I’d bet my lunch money on this

[@VeroGMD]

My guess is if they ever release a new album this will happen

[@therealfolkblues2526]

I have nothing of substance to add, just realizing it's been a hot minute since I've seen that ghost in the shell logo.

[@Zanza007]

When they play this live Josh does the harmonies with Courtney. Kinda wish they had that on record, it added a nice variation.

[@Gunsarepeople]

It’s there but very faint

[@Sabin41]

Saw them recently and he did the Sam Carter parts for Yellowjacket

[@spiritboxyxbox]

​@@Sabin41 yea he did that last year too, it was awesome

[@jakobcarter1567]

I miss his cleans in As I Lay Dying

[@bradkohl99]

Song was written before he was around.

[@dro56789]

Of course Nik can't handle the sun. He's nocturnal

[@aaronpanesar]

Ba Dum Tss

[@Peron1-MC]

yeah its in his name XD. "does what it says on the box" XD

[@Xynth25]

Josh was one of the best possible additions to this band. I love this track.

[@smrtsvta]

I loved this song dude. They performed it live in Vancouver days before it was released and it is so good live. Also, Josh does backing vocals live a lot.

[@smrtsvta]

Also it is weird you mentioned ATB because they opened for Spiritbox.

[@Shadyman526]

I was there too and said the same thing about ATB! Coincidence? I think not! (But maybe it is lol).

[@Bawls-]

Bout to see them in a couple weeks. Looking forward to hearing this live

[@smrtsvta]

@@Bawls- you're in for a great time!

[@dynamicphotography_]

Reminds me of Secret Garden which didn't have any serious roooaaarrring. I love that song, it's super catchy. I'm hoping with a couple more spins I'm going to dig this new song like that.

[@Shadyman526]

This is their Secret Garden of their new music/album, I feel it in my metal bones.

[@FLmetalhead]

This is definitely most similar to secret garden but not that similar at the same time.

[@SamBrockmann]

Such a good song. One of my favorites.

[@christianhackl474]

It's more like the secret garden with rotoscope-Ep vibes, that's what I think here

[@thewanderingwolf7116]

i absolutely love Secret Garden - it's still one of my go-to's!

[@GregJonson]

Remember: This is Spiritbox. That means every song on the next album will be very different from this. And one another.

[@tl1572]

Courtney and Mike said this song sounds nothing like the others that are coming....stay tuned!

[@Gunsarepeople]

@@tl1572 I think they have said that for every release hahaha . When secret garden was released she said the same . Also with rotoscope . :) keep it coming spiritbox

[@RadityoPramAdi]

I just found out about them... I'm up for the surprise. Gotta check out another Spiritbox song

[@SeekerOfTheTruth1]

This song would be perfect for a late-night drive

[@noeusagi]

In fact, Courtney mentioned Tesseract and The Contortionist as some of their inspirations at a soundcheck/Q&A recently.

[@SubifyouLikeCapybaras]

Nik is true crabcore now 😂

[@XLRider2]

This might just be my new favorite Spiritbox track! This track actually reminds me a bit of 4D by Northlane with all of the fast-paced breakbeats, with this one being much more chill... and I love the vibe. This was a love at first listen track for me and I hope the rest of the album follows suit!

[@thetruextremeicon]

4D is a god tier northlane song.

[@ryanlennon6269]

4D is insane, still have it on repeat

[@memoryman1988]

Yes! It gave me such a distinct Northlane vibe. Which is great, I love Northlane.

[@SamBrockmann]

I really enjoy the way that these new Spiritbox songs are written. With the vibes, the awesome vocals. The time signatures.

[@eryan1419]

It shows how many people didn’t actually listen to Eternal Blue with how shocked they are there isn’t a disgusting breakdown… not every song they do has them!! And they’re still tunes!!

[@Salomon_G]

Yeah, a lot of people today don't actually listen to the full albums, just singles. But they're a 'big fan.'

[@DegraTrip]

@@Salomon_G Most reactors didn't listen to anything before Holy Roller. They have no clue what they're talking about

[@reaper_Z28]

I loved eternal blue

[@Scythlex]

While true, if you listen to them live, they only do songs with breakdowns haha, so it doesn't help. But they are amaziiiiing.

[@kalesmart1]

I've heard every song lol, if you've heard courtney in her interviews it's clear that she wants alot of variations and for the music to sound different so it appeals to more people, she's got a good vision.

[@RApollos107]

This is such a good song to vibe to. It does get me excited to see what’s coming next. Hell, it wouldn’t surprise me if the next song they release is like a follow up to this song, like if this song is on an upcoming album, the next single they release is the next track on the album, especially with how this song ends almost on a cliffhanger.

[@misfitmaik6213]

They actually confirmed this on twitter

[@Swollen_Goat]

Not a single song they have put out since I found them have missed for me. Every single song is amazing and I absolutely love what they have coming.

[@barrettdc1]

Same. Talented bunch of individuals. I love the evolution of bands. Opeth and Steven Wilson come to mind where they evolved a lot and you can still notice it's an Opeth or SW song/project upon hearing it. I might be biased because Opeth and Porcupine Tree/SW and his dozen other projects are my favorites.

[@Griffolion0]

I love how much diversity Spiritbox has to their musical range. This song and Holy Roller are so different yet both are unmistakably Spiritbox.

[@lostatsam7600]

This song perfectly transitions into Without a Whisper by Invent Animate. Trust me, queue the songs together and listen to the perfection

[@goldengrill769]

I love knowing stuff like that thanks I discovered when I saw NIN Ghosts IV - 34 into this prog band Omega - Gyöngyhajú lány

[@Pericles777]

You got DJ skills boi get you some deck

[@isaacsmith1729]

I just did it and dude that’s insane! So perfect!

[@That94CelicaGuy]

Fun fact- sunburn at the beach is worse with clouds than sunshine. Learned that the hard way 😭

[@donkendall6685]

Nik... I almost always watch your reaction before the real video. Please don't ever stop doing these.

[@christopherventer]

Nik casually Lobstering the lobster.

[@thestew57]

Saw them last week here in LA at the Wiltern. Amazing performance, they covered No Doubt Hella Good... The stage production was amazing too. Solid show.

[@barrygomez5968]

What, do They do a core version of "Don't Speak" haha

[@preston2636]

@@barrygomez5968 no they cover hella good. Try actually reading the comment you're replying to cause he clearly said the song title at the same time as the band name dummy

[@davidpalmer8419]

That night was special.

[@thestew57]

@@barrygomez5968 Yes it is a core version of Hella Good

[@Shadyman526]

@@thestew57 And it was "Hella good".

[@Spiderwolfer]

This was a great review man. I love that you have constructive criticism along with the positive stuff. A much more well rounded review. Keep it up man. Your videos just keep getting better right now.

[@timjaeger6589]

This reminds me soooo much of Ashe-era TesseracT and Ashe’s band Voices From the Fuselage. I know Spiritbox is influenced by them but everything from the production and even Courtney’s vocal melodies sound like something Ashe would make! And that’s definitely not a bad thing!

[@CBGBBB]

This song is so up beat and loops perfectly! Reminds me of Northlane Clockwork vibes! Courtney’s voice is very soothing in this song. So chill listening to this song!

[@chrischannon8556]

So I'm big in to metal but I have to say Spiritbox are doing great at breaking down those gates for new fans of the genre that are being kept, it's super refreshing and they are killing it

[@christiandauz3742]

They are fans of Linkin Park and Deftones

[@walleye306]

I feel like spirit box could write a whole mirrors edge soundtrack. That'd be sick

[@malachia2888]

heard this pre-release at a Spiritbox concert in AZ, absolutely loved the energy. lobster nik is best nik

[@dnxmp]

When this song first came on i was immediately thinking of Northlane’s 4D stuff. Such a faster tempo than normal but still amazing

[@frozen_jf]

Nik goes outside for the first time ever and becomes a pause button champion🤣

[@orrfannut9527]

I think it's cool they aren't getting locked into one sound

[@dedowo4036]

It'd be the perfect moment to make a crabcore song because you look like one.

[@Leefboat]

I'm loving how much this is reminding me of Loathe. I would adore seeing Spiritbox do a tour with them

[@Scootm]

Hey Nik, it isn't particularly new, but if you haven't heard ILLENIUM's song with Spiritbox, Shivering, you should give it a listen. Had no idea what to expect from it, but now that I heard it I wish there was more music like that with vocalists like Courtney

[@alexidavis4103]

i LOVE that song omg😍🔥

[@assumedoyster242]

Just saw them perform this song live in Atlanta and it’s absolutely mesmerizing.

[@gwaptiva]

The "it was 30 degrees in Toronto in mid April" wasn't a joke

[@hugograndi1708]

Definitely had some influence of Loathe: Making a softer song with more ambiance. And the fans are loving it

[@SinApex]

This song is so fun to vibe to, like I don't feel like headbanging on it, it has like a shoegaze-y vibe to it, I wanna close my eyes and dance more with this one and I love that. It goes to show just how versatile this band continues to be. They give me the chunky headbanging songs, they give me the close my eyes and dance songs, and no matter what they do they're killing it. All bangers.

[@LeavEyeDDrum]

Bro been subbed since you started when you, Stevie t, and Jared were killing the metal scene, you never left!🤘🏽 love you guys!

[@hamsandwich9807]

Bruh get outside in the mornings and throughout the day and you'll get a nice tan lol. A guy whose family comes from the northern part of Europe, it works

[@Migglestyx]

I 100% agree with the final chorus just having that hauntingly beautiful factor that takes it to higher heights. Wish it was this version the whole time, but now listening to the whole songs builds anticipation for that outro chorus. 😍

[@Trax346]

2:38 Josh did backing live on this tour and killed it.

[@SalomonX88]

Nik taken Crabcore to a new level!

[@Leavemealone57]

I like how your raccoon eyes went away halfway after you spent time off your screen and in the sun

[@1988heartz]

Saw them live last week, Courtney and Josh do go back and fourth when they do it live!!!

[@DH-vj2bw]

I had the exact same reaction just before it ended. I was expecting to be destroyed. Hopefully they will play with track transitions like they did on Eternal Blue and lead into something super chunky in the next track because that setup is too perfect to just go GG.

[@andrewvirtue5048]

Starting 5:20 you can start hearing josh doing subtle background vocals.

[@wxxdyvllxn]

this halcyon song type of guitar sound made me goosebumps

[@phatrhymes_4019]

The whole song is just a big purple spring cloud.

[@dukejohn5608]

I'm from Europe, so when I found out you're on a holiday, I thought, "oh nice, he will have some fun for a couple of weeks". I'm kind of surprised you're back already. Please take care of yourself.

[@meganobrien350]

Nik, you need to check out the new 'Brand of Sacrifice' tracks. They released 2 new music videos. They are bangers. 🤘

[@KungPow12321]

The vocals remind me of Bilmuri. I love it.

[@WifEyesWideShut]

Wow! I did not know Josh joined the band! Loved his cleans in AILD, so I hope he gets to lend his voice going forward! Great asset to Spiritbox!

[@TheTheAndreiasantos]

Why did I take so long to get into this channel?! I'm glad I finally did! I love the writing notes, it's such a cool, funny touch 😂

[@027yuu]

I know this video is 3 months old but josh definitely does sing/harmonize with Courtney on this song during their US tour

[@nickynoodles88]

For me, Spiritbox were one of those rare finds where I just fell in love immediately. Eternal Blue provides just about everything I would want from an album, and more. Genuinely excited when there’s a new release from them. Not many bands these days do that for me. Also great video Nik. Keep up the great work, always a pleasure watching your stuff :)

[@Greatlakeskyle.]

I think it was a smart add to their catalog. I lean towards heavy, but I like how easy on the ears it was yet groovey. Good energy.

[@willpatzke6060]

I think the comparison to 2013 Tesseract/Contortionist is spot on and I'm here for it 🙌🙌

[@timjaeger6589]

Same here! Altered State is one of my all time favorite albums and so to here this sort of production again is gorgeous. Plus Courtney’s voice reminds me a lot of Ashe so it works very well with this style.

[@Khainite]

This came up on a Spotify playlist and I instantly fell in love. Not as crazy as some of their other songs and Holy Roller still remains my favorite Spiritbox song but I absolutely love how otherworldly and ethereal this song sounds. Courtney's voice is amazing and the riffs and beats groove so well. I've had it pretty much on repeat for a few days now.

[@NX_K]

Bro's got sunburn, just like my sister everytime we go to a swimming pool 😂

[@theseanie9958]

this song is SO spiritbox. love them so much

[@Jerzius]

I bet within the next year and a half a second album is going to drop. I like the poppy vibe, it doesn't seem to hurt the song. It's good to have this dynamic variety in your work as a band.

[@JustALittolBear]

I had the pleasure of hearing this song early at their show last weekend. The chorus was instantly catchy and I knew this would be a song that stays in your head

[@chewtoy1107]

i feel like they did the token early deafheaven thing in this song - they built up with a steady more chaotic wall of busy sound - into the release and the resolution version of the chorus at the/near the end of the song, complete with a cliffhanger for a perfect seamless transition into the next song on the album like deafheaven just did that left and right for a long time - just wall of sound blast beats into like just lots of open cymbals and spaced out quarter note bass/snare yknow

[@paragonca9736]

This song has heavy anime OP vibes

[@iksunio2969]

he lorna shored a bit too hard on that beach

[@ernonikkola1084]

The sun is a deadly lazer.

[@mikey13086]

This song is amazing live too. Feels like Garbage and Tesseract had a kid.

[@GeminiWoods]

Whoa, my head just exploded. Someone just threw a Garbage reference out there. You win this comment section.

[@sawyerlawler2489]

Fuckin same, based comparison and good take

[@noeusagi]

I always think of Garbage when I listen to their latest songs.

[@FerretChloride]

I saw Spiritbox this past Monday in Phoenix and they absolutely smashed it. One of the best sounding bands I’ve seen live. I lost my mind when they played Hella Good.

[@uddhav1080]

Nik, im glad you enjoyed your vacation. Thanks for working your ass of and giving us this quality content! I will always comeback here no matter what.

[@GordanFreeman23]

Hearing Courtney with the lower quiet singing makes me think she some crazy vocals on the other songs

[@zachbailey5260]

Man, if the new album is like this, I cannot wait

[@sarxanova5105]

Sick, but we need a reaction to the new Beartooth track too

[@NateSmith87]

Someone start a fundraiser, so Nik Nokturnal can get some sunscreen.

[@Limitlessflow]

6:25 '"Ace The Vibe" totally sounds like a hard rock/metal band name

[@emilianomedina1232]

i'm agree with you and your reaction, also with the regular lobster vibes 🦞

[@El_Bellota]

Getting in to character for the crabcore video.

[@nyxusrune]

Pfft omg, “I feel like I’m playing cyber punk, without the glitches” 😂😂

[@ghostcoresymphony9467]

Are u gonna do a video for brand of sacrifices new song Blinded? Love the channel ❤❤❤

[@ShoryuCon]

That breakdown almost gives me VIA vibes by Volumes. Very nice!

[@FairyCRat]

Interestingly, Josh does sing some of the prechorus lines live

[@sinisternemesis1918]

Hot take I guess amongst the metal community, but I'm happy that metal is going a little more pop these days. I mean, hey it got my wife into some metal which is dope. Not her style at all, but now we can vibe to some of the more poppy cuts together

[@jamesc5801]

Agree. There's a lot of dope metal/pop/prog bands experimenting in the last few years and I'm here for it!

[@drmarsh4287]

That's the most Canadian "outside" I've ever heard. And i am subbed, been here hommie.

[@kayakfishingcountry]

Steve "The Mad Drummer" sighting @ 1:33. 👏😄

[@soysebbaaa]

I thought the last time I was going to see Nik stop a video would be with Falling in Reverse - Watch the World Burn but now, wow. Nice video man. Greetings from Chile! 🇨🇱

[@Shadyman526]

Like After the Burial you say? Hmm, coincidence they're touring together? Mayhaps, mayhaps not. I'm totally happy they're trying new things, because that's kinda their thing lately with experimenting, while also still retaining the essence of Spiritbox. I agree with others here, that this seems like their "Secret Garden" of their new music/album. Still my fave band for the past 4 years, and it was dope hearing it live in Vancouver.

[@pattthahuman610]

Yooo the way life is going the void sounds really nice

[@Trax346]

Saw them at the Wiltern this past Sunday, they’re so SOLID live.

[@devdirty3191]

Everyone loves a casual side-bang

[@SICRoosterKido]

Lobster - Master race! 🫖

[@weathercast521]

Everyone trying for that George lever snare now

[@aorias]

Hey Nik, the new Woe, is me is out... everybody get this man on it!

[@paccodreino]

You really look a lot more healthy with some Teint 😁

[@tory8213]

It was amazing to hear this live before the actual release of the song

[@stum7396]

Love this! Tempo is like that Mein song by Deftones

[@kazuallykunfuzed]

Such a treat hearing the love debut of this song in Vancouver 😊 The No Doubt cover was also so unexpected!

[@MadMan123654]

I saw Spiritbox last week and I didn't even realize Josh was playing bass, I literally was wondering "WHO IS THAT AND WHY IS IT SO DAMN GOOD" during "Yellowjacket"

[@unicestwiacznoworodkow7]

Nik you should've used cream with SPF filter if you don't wanna play cancercore instead of crabcore

[@onionheadguy7094]

Dope track, love the chilly vibes of it

[@barrygomez5968]

Can't say i love it tbh

[@officialrockdrive]

Agreed

[@jakobjas4212]

Yeah it's not bad but doesn't have much going for it.

[@willpestka2745]

Fair enough my guy. Reminds me of 4D by Northlane. I love it, but thats me

[@barrygomez5968]

Yea idk, it's missing something but can't put my finger on it. Maybe it'll grow on me. Really dig this band🤘

[@herbivore7108]

Maybe in the context of a full album or EP this song may sound good, but by itself as a single...ehh super mid