ALIEN WEAPONRY - Kai Tangata (Official Video) | Napalm Records - [TRUANT]

[@EnslaveBrownMan]

As a fellow Polynesian, I'm so proud of these boys. Spreading Polynesian culture makes me so happy.

[@bobytubeify]

I've always differentiated between Polynesian and NZ maori culture (I'm not remotely from this part of the world), is this the wrong way to look at it? Do Maori identify generally as Polynesian or...? Not particularly clued up on this part of the world

[@revonz]

We would identitfy with our tribe first then as maori and lastly of polynesian people. The tribes today can trace their important ancestors who migrated here from the islands. Our culture and language has hardly changed from the islands, we can speak our tribal tongue to other maori or islanders and can quite understand each other well.

[@T_Senju]

We differentiate between Polynesians/Pacific Islanders and Maori here in NZ a lot and it's bc of their place as indigenous people...also I think outside of NZ Maori have a much stronger identity throughout the world than most other Poly islands.

[@revonz]

@@zaharastill4096 warfare came with the canoes not from this land, guess where the canoes came from...pacific islands in polynesia, our culture is polynesian, the most common ancestor to all maori is toi te hurumanu also known as toi te huatahi or toi kairakau and he came from the islands then lived here. Before him the people here never fought, only those who came here did. Those that make up our modern tribe. Maori are known for warfare but if it was not for our ancestors from the islands we wouldnt be maori

[@bradleyhampton1045]

This is not polynesian culture this is MAORI culture

[@jackcovell4725]

District 9 is actually what gave them the idea for the name because its their favorite si fi movie too

[@lizahenry3343]

Alien Weaponry; because their music's could not possibly be of this world!👍

[@Nukelover]

Apparently, all the actors in the video are from the same tribe -- including the band.

[@billholder1330]

Just the band's family and friends.

[@kylrapture]

KAI TANGATA - Lyrics He taua, He taua! - (A war party, a war party!) Waewae tapu takahi te ara taua - (Footsteps pound the sacred warpath) Ka hopungia e maha nga upoko - (Many heads are sought) Ka hopungia e maha taurekareka - (Many slaves are sought) E mahi nga mahi a Tūmatauenga - (This is the work of Tūmatauenga) Anei rā - (Behold) Te uhi o Mataora - (The chisel of Mataora) Pai tuarā - (The strong back) Te kokongapere - (The base of the spine) Nga rape - (The buttock spirals) Te kitemaimairu - (The thigh) Tatua taua - (The war belt) Nga tā moko puhoro - (The tattooed bodies of warriors) Anei nga tohu a Tūmatauenga - (These are the omens of war) He pakanga nunui mo te whakautu - (A mighty battle to avenge us) Tae mai nga tūpuna mo te whakaāwhina - (Our ancestors gather to assist us) Kia mau nga Tohunga mo te whakakarakia - (Our priests prepare the incantations) E mahi nga mahi a Tūmatauenga - (This is the work of Tūmatauenga) Anei rā - (Behold) Te uhi o Mataora - (The chisel of Mataora) Pai tuarā - (The strong back) Te kokongapere - (The base of the spine) Nga rape - (The buttock spirals) Te kitemaimairu - (The thigh) Tatua taua - (The war belt) Nga tā moko puhoro - (The tattooed bodies of warriors) Anei nga tohu a Tūmatauenga - (These are the omens of war) A Tūmatauenga x4 - (Of Tūmatauenga) Mahi nga mahi a Tūmatauenga x4 - (This is the work of Tūmatauenga) Whakatangi o nga pū, whakapatu nga taiaha - (The cry of guns, the blows of the taiaha) Te kikokiko rekareka ō aku hoariri - (The sweet flesh of our enemies) Nga umu whakakīa tātau kōpū ki te utu - (The ovens fill our bellies with revenge) E mahi nga mahi a Tūmatauenga - (This is the work of Tūmatauenga) Anei rā - (Behold) Te uhi o Mataora - (The chisel of Mataora) Pai tuarā - (The strong back) Te kokongapere - (The base of the spine) Nga rape - (The buttock spirals) Te kitemaimairu - (The thigh) Tatua taua - (The war belt) Nga tā moko puhoro - (The tattooed bodies of warriors) Anei nga tohu a Tūmatauenga - (These are the omens of war) Waewae tapu takahi te ara taua - (Footsteps pound the sacred warpath) Waewae tapu takahi te ara taua - (Footsteps pound the sacred warpath) Waewae tapu takahi te ara taua - (Footsteps pound the sacred warpath) Waewae tapu takahi te ara taua - (Footsteps pound the sacred warpath)

[@kalitaylor9064]

Your awesome! Thank you for translating!

[@blackdahlia6870]

👍

[@firefistx7477]

All pur language sounds like a chant of power

[@comrakacolyte9372]

I tried to sing along 😂😂 great tongue twister

[@yarixaperezramos3404]

Thank

[@shambrose82]

So much potential in this band. They are all under 18 years old. Can't wait to see what they do in a few years!

[@kevinmeli]

@John Wick What?

[@AK47HEAVYMETAL83]

They are already Metal Gods in my book brother 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@zerozeeros]

Possibly the most original thing ive ever heard

[@krustymetal1959]

Damn straight! Can’t understand a word of it but you can feel the passion in their efforts and respect for the heritage. Amazing

[@emilioguzmanalvarez420]

Yuuuuup

[@thenothing777]

These bois are awesome, better musicians at half my age than I could ever hope to be!

[@thenothing777]

Oh yeah also most of the tattooed tribal people in the video are either the bois family or part of their families tribe!

[@thenothing777]

John Wick well aren't you just a ray of sunshine 😁

[@howdoyouroam7596]

John Wick Your KZbin name is John wick. Your opinions don't matter. Fucking inbred.

[@dickyboi1985]

John Wick nobody gives a shit about your opinion. We enjoy it you don't. . Who cares.

[@Kalashboy420]

ai

[@AnasisNZ]

Proud kiwi here! These boys go hard. Thanks for the reaction dude

[@GodOfNoice]

I know the drummer. They look bad ass but they're genuine nice guys :D

[@melaneepreston3059]

I think this is the best review for Kai Tangata 🤘

[@charlestresnicky1144]

It is

[@ColvyMolvy]

These boys are doing us proud man. There is a video where they do a haka with a Danish crowd before a concert and it gave me fucking chills, especially when the crowd got in on it and was vibing it back. Being maori myself and liking metal, back even about 5 years ago, was weird. People expected you to listen to rap and stuff. But now that these lads are doing their thing, they're making maori more accessible to metal and vice versa. So cool. Big props to them.

[@vietnamd0820]

I felt the Sepultura vibe too 👍

[@iamvermin2224]

That's pretty neato man! Definitely the first New Zealand 'Tribal Metal' I've ever heard. Very interesting. I'm gonna check them out for sure! I wanna be able to sing along with them too! 😁✌One Love

[@bigblacc317]

IAm VERMIN they have the lyrics available on the official video if you hit the captions button

[@iamvermin2224]

Brandon Davis oh right on! Thanks bro! 😁✌One Love

[@danielbaxter4068]

i got some cousins that are half Maori that probably don't know about this, this is certainly super badass that's for sure

[@lamykaswiccanpodcast]

For this Hawaiian woman I’m so proud of these young men and their AMAZING mele 💪🏽

[@bigblacc317]

A lot of people said they sounded like old school Sepultura...good ear

[@Franksbuster]

Oh wow! I can't get enough of these dudes! Loved watching your reaction to this track, adds to the enjoyment!

[@derekbutcher2855]

love your reactions in the video mate,ive been listening to a fair bit of them and they surely kick ass.Im from NZ and would love to see them when they are back from touring.

[@Nikkiluvs_who]

Beyond bad ass, aren't they?!

[@deankumeroa4324]

So are you hotie

[@sophisticated_metalhead9806]

I love this band and this video is just epic! So glad you finally got to enjoy it ♥

[@bobytubeify]

YES!! FINALLY! Massive massive band and I knew you'd love this shit!

[@joev6049]

This is some of the best workout lift fucking crazy weight at the Gym music that has ever been made.

[@MrFishimus]

Come back Truant! Love your reacts!

[@conclaveluminis]

How much noise can three people make??? Fucken Hardcore!!!

[@SneakyKiwi71]

Wicked reaction bro, Aotearoa represent! I would suggest you watch a NZ movie called 'The Deadlands', that will give you some more insight into Maori culture

[@garethcampbell6299]

Stu West 👍👍

[@prestonloeb5785]

He who creates - echoes!! The New Age - pessimistic Ice Nine Kills - Thank God its Friday sienna skies - corporate cross

[@blakehammond3599]

Preston Loeb Yes plz The New Age ✊✊

[@prestonloeb5785]

The New Age is fucking awesome! I've requested it so many times

[@christophergoldseth4739]

Love this song and video!! That's my kind of sound 👍 you are are so right about the Sepultura vibe! I'm totally digging these guys!!!

[@oppy980]

They got their name from watching district 9

[@adambedford2288]

kick ass boys mean maori kiwi boys done NZ proud!

[@ununseptium7961]

I love this young band. My Kiwi friend told me about them a while ago. They can only get better.

[@jbasti227]

It's crazy how young they are. Can't wait to see them in 5 years

[@tiffanyr9411]

Best reaction ever, I get all pumped up watching. I catch myself banging my head hard af, HAHAHHA I am sitting in the front of the office.

[@pablomcbeer9489]

You didn't want to stop listening..! Awesome. They're doing a show in my hometown soon, so if I can get a chance to chat them up, I'll try not to be too drunk to show (any of) them this video ;D

[@BlurredVisi0n]

Sounds so much like Gojira and I love it!!

[@elamentri]

Mate you nailed it with the District 9 reference, probably been said before but that's their inspiration for the name my guy

[@jmetallover]

I am not a trash metal fan per say but I love these kids, yes teens, who remind me of some of the rebellious bands of the 60's and that anti-establishment vibe. Here it is even more passionate as they are truly fighting to save one of the last indigenous cultures that is being erased by the current assimilation efforts within their country. They sing in their native language that less than 4% of the population now speaks, they are using their historical past with metal music today so that this culture survives tomorrow. How can you not love this band and what they are doing. I only hope now that they played Wacken (2018) and are signed up with Napalm that the label continues to let them sing in that native tongue, as I know a recent release was in English, which I get trying to get a wider audience but still this language, these stories and this sound are just awesome together so please don't lose that. Great reaction BTW and yes that was the fastest 7 minutes. Vice News did a great short piece on them (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoO4pZ6Xfdhqgq8) which really goes into their motivations. BTW they are District 9 movie lovers and took the band name from their favorite movie when they were 10 years old!!!!!

[@griztle8847]

I got to catch them live in Chicago and they sounded fantastic so glad I got to see them, super excited to see what they’ll continue to put out!

[@tysontangaroa3409]

Aw that’s a subscribe right there bro! Awesome reaction video and amazing to see our nz folks coming up! Ngā mihi bro (acknowledgements to you bro)

[@kalitaylor9064]

Love your reaction! So genuine... thank you for checking these guys out!

[@luxtenebrae3056]

These boys balls are dragging in the dirt...fucking awesome.

[@stevekelly980]

These kids are the true hope to keep metal alive.

[@elainewoodard8486]

Mad respect for this band! awesome band with meaning

[@DaMazzaf97]

About time AW was on here. Ayyy he pronounced 'maori' correctly. You should check out the band Devilskin Truant

[@kylrapture]

Haha so glad you tried these guys out! I wondered if you were -been weeks since I mentioned them initially:) Best comment was "It's so fucking manly..." Made my day:P

[@Lianthian]

Alien weaponary actually got their name from district 9 🤘

[@johnnymcglone9768]

RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR - HERE COMES THE BOOM. I could see you getting so hyped to their new vid!

[@TheAnarkiwi]

They named the group because they love District 9. This song is about the ancient pratice of kai tangata, which is cannibalism.

[@3M0_K1NG]

wow im blown away that is awesome and singing in traditional language too amazing

[@HiroBrown]

Awesome reaction mate. Please react to their “Ru Ana Te Whenua” next! Watching from NZ 👍

[@CDR7474]

saw these guys in Melb 1st show in Australia they are gonna be huge...

[@byrongardner9299]

Home grown music boy. I'm from New Zealand

[@FloresMatt2010]

I have no idea what they are saying but the music and imagery of this song are freaking amazing!!

[@Rob_Infinity3]

I've seen a short documentary about Alien Weaponry and they actually said that the name came about after watching District 9.

[@beyondtawhito]

The name is actually for real beyond the mainstream ☮️❤️💛💚👀👂🏽👐🏽

[@MiscerVids]

Cracked the fuck up at "Hakka breakdown"

[@soulone3419]

your the man bro thankyou for the respect to my culture onelove

[@stormrevenant]

Mate, you have the best fuckin' reactions. Subscribed.

[@tombuchborn]

Hey Truant you should look in the description of the video there is a translation and explanaition provided. Greaat Video!!!

[@FearedAudacity]

They were sick at Download as well, got right to the front and they fucking killed it

[@rm6894]

3 years late! But love the energy you brought watching this

[@Rino10493]

Best reaction ever hahahaha love it

[@metalthrashingwill.]

Yeah they got their nane from District 9.I saw (and met the lads) in Sydney.They were fuckin sensational live especially for their age.They shared this video on their page

[@zdodd1354]

Toothgrinder- The House (That Fear Built) Lorna Shore- Fvneral Moon Ice Nine Kills- American Nightmare Ice Nine Kills- Thank God it’s Friday Nekrogoblikon- Power Core

[@Choppa267]

Wasn't expecting that accent at the start ahah sounds sick bro nice vid!

[@princemephala4538]

Chur bol, love your channel bol, been waiting for you to react to this

[@ameliabrittain158]

They were in fact inspired by the movie District 9 for their band name. They said so in a lil documentary about them on Noisey. So you were right on.

[@jimscobie6646]

Your reaction was great! Lol it took me by surprise too.

[@avikchatterjee1945]

Ooh ! Soulfly groove ? New flavor ! Raw crunchy first class tobacco smell !

[@chasecaldwell3277]

This is crazy sick!!!

[@richardlohmann4013]

*CURRENTS - HANGING BY A THREAD!* (I usually don't do this all caps stuff.. but after all those months of spamming this song I hope it draws more attention ;)

[@ryankieth1675]

This is one of my favorite reactions to this song.

[@satricon]

you oughta do "ALIEN WEAPONRY - Rū Ana Te Whenua", that track kicked my ass!

[@Nemein_]

Alien Weaponry - Holding my breath is really good too, my favourite .

[@fuzzieian8018]

I moved my head thanks man for doing this vid loved it...

[@mburch_15]

The Amity Affliction-Ivy(Doomsday)

[@Pauly027]

Chur (meaning thank you) from a kiwi living in Aussie I love this . Thank you ...

[@dazbradz8869]

Been waiting for this to happen!

[@joshcnzl8185]

Nice. NZ represent \m/

[@alexandrekossaify6940]

Winds of plague - never alone i know you'll appreciate that shit

[@amandanichols5645]

Check out the translated lyrics. The Haka always make tingles up my spine. I live here and fkn love it :)

[@toaofaotearoa2146]

Kia ora ko jaz taku ingoa shot brother for reaction to us maori brothers and culture and to the boys alien weaponry who created native metal and to are god of war tu mataunga Blaaahhhhhhhhhh

[@doomflipper1973]

Bit late to the party on this react , for a few older tracks from good ole NZ ... check out Tainted -Vegeance , 8 foot sativa - Chelsea Smile or Devilskin -Violation .... hope you enjoy :)

[@tristandvll]

I keep adding more songs to this list i need you to react to some of them dude! Ice Nine Kills - The American Nightmare Ice Nine Kills - Thank God it's Friday Fit For A King - The Price Of Agony Fit For A King - Backbreaker Attila - Pizza Being As An Ocean - Alone Make Them Suffer - 27

[@AirRedbox]

Tristan add Fit For A King - Backbreaker

[@BlGTlMBER]

He’s not gonna do BoO. Sumerian will strike his ass

[@buzzchoprecords6048]

Hematernesis i agree

[@steveee1972]

Now time to react to the song Rū Ana Te Whenua from them!!!

[@navnithgrewal3915]

Spot on about District 9! Their name is inspired by the movie!

[@itzsas1787]

im a maori dude from new zealand and these are all the cousins. love your reaction bro :)

[@dannyboy42091]

Blows my mind how the name reminded you of the movie district 9, cause I watched a interview with them and they had just finished watching that movie and decided on alien weaponry

[@zaphy6342]

according to wikipedia, their band name was actually inspired by district 9

[@duncanllope951]

ICE NINE KILLS - THANK GOD ITS FRIDAY

[@cgrahamgraham932]

Best reaction ..subscribed ..churrr my Maori😁

[@samjones9936]

What do you think of cj ( vocalist of signs of the swarm) joining Lorna shore And are you going to check out the new video when it's released?

[@morphinmartian6266]

The musket & gunpowder introduced to tribal warfare would've been the equivalent of the Japanese being introduced to the atom bomb. New advanced weaponry will always be a game changer in warfare. First it was rocks, clubs & spears, then archery, gunpowder used in muskets & cannons, then it was aviation & tanks leading up to the biggest game changer so far - the atom bomb which led to a stalemate during the cold war (anyone recall any non nuclear power nation to invade or attack a nuclear power?) Suppose the next step in advanced weaponry is a device that can diffuse nuclear weapons?

[@josh5132]

Fucking love this reaction and how much your into it!

[@joshc170]

Love this band

[@williamhenriksson3595]

Awesome Truant! I have been suggesting my suggestion for at least 6 months in a row now brother. Would love to see your reaction on it. I can allready PROMISE you that you will be amazed by it as well. Floored probably! Truly a masterpiece. It is: Eye of the Enemy - The Shift. Cheers, William

[@vicyday11]

Does anyone know what happened to this channel? No new post in a very long time.

[@Krappman]

In total agreement with your reaction! Altho I think "Ru Ana Te Whenua" is their best song

[@maureec]

🤟😜EPIC!!!!!

[@BlGTlMBER]

Martyr Defiled - “At the Throne of Salem”!!! You’re missing out on some nasty UK shit!

[@stormrevenant]

What happened to you mate, your Twitter is deactivated and you don't upload anymore?

[@deadisthenewblack]

Ice NIne KIlls -Thank God Its Friday Ice Nine Kills-American Nightmare