UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - Abyss Track by Track (Part 1) | Napalm Records

[@Atlas-85]

My son was born one week ago, on the 21st, the same day as the album release. This was the first music he heard in his life. This album is getting me through 2 am feedings and sleep deprivation. Every track is amazing, the story comes through and adds a whole other level to the music, the emotion is palpable. Thank you guys for all your hard work, and this contribution to the world. UTA is inspiring.

[@rocioiribe5841]

What a cool thing!

[@RonVasil-j4k]

Well said Sir ... Agree with you Totally !! This Band is Super Crazy Delicious indeed !!!

[@matthewhamilton3496]

But did you name him Immortal...? Congrats, though, dude.

[@LexLootHoe]

Mazel Tov! Your son is off to a great start!

[@BrotherSean]

My dad had always said one of the first songs I always sang was Alice Cooper's Frankenstein at age 3, which I barely remember. I hope the same happens for your kid with Unleash the Archers!

[@daximus]

Brittney, I'm not sure how much time you have to read comments, but I just wanted to thank you. Not only for the masterpiece of the Apex/Abyss story, but also for taking the time to reach out to your fans to provide the explanation from your viewpoint. The amount of time and effort you and the band put into this does not go unnoticed and I sincerely hope that this rockets you guys to greater heights. Bravo and well done! Much love from your fellow metalhead nerds!

[@Mellowmallow90]

I've had this record on loop since launch. So good and easily best record of 2020. Keep up the awesome work UTA. Love you all.

[@jc3834]

Honestly the only album ive listened to since launch XD

[@StoopidSnot]

I would not personally call it best record of 2020 but it’s definitely out there as a contender. Out of everything that 2020 is, it is a very good thing year for records :) Unleash the Archers, Lord of the Lost, Orbit Culture, Ensiferum, Dead Lord just to name some from this year

[@senditkevin]

@@StoopidSnot And Ayreon soon! Sept 25th!

[@jorgengabrielsson6660]

Yaa...same here😎

[@War624]

Everything on this album is great, but man, "Legacy" is SOOOO good. i just feel a lot of emotion behind it.

[@bloodysmurf]

It is their Devin Townsend tribute song :)

[@Kurama363]

@@bloodysmurf More like Deafheaven

[@0TheFather0]

My favorite is "The Wind that Shapes the Land"

[@Khorzho]

Yeah man. Powerfully emotional. Am I the only one who gets a misty listening to this song?

[@VBadBaboon]

I KNEW YOU PLAYED D&D! I see that PHB behind you. Major respect.

[@metalheadmaniac8686]

Legendary respect

[@tomwisniewski8988]

That Symbaroum rulebook earns way more geek cred! I think she looked into that stuff after all the fans kept asking if she played.

[@sergiucampeanu7102]

@@tomwisniewski8988 totally giving geek cred for that as well ;)

[@christofferhougaard]

Wait they actually do play? I heard they tweeted once they never played but wanted to! This is amazing!!

[@EngEduMS]

@@christofferhougaard Maybe they started playing during quarantine. I did.

[@mikeddy1]

I haven't listened to anything else since this album's release and each listen -through is soul capturing. Getting to hear the artist explain the context and vision of each track is just icing on the cake! Great job UTA!

[@zaio15_DarioMannu_DM-DrumCover]

Brittney this new album is a total MASTERPIECE! At this moment it's what a need, true intense energy through music... thank you very much for this album. Carry the Flame is a total KILLER song! Means a lot to me. Thank you, thanks Unleash the Archers! Cheers from Milan, Italy!

[@paulsmith3400]

Carry the Flame is one of my favorite songs! The vocals are amazing between Brittany and Andrew!

[@zaio15_DarioMannu_DM-DrumCover]

@@paulsmith3400 Totally!!! Amazing duet! The harmonies are very unique, they can use this kind of feeling even more, very very soulful!

[@acheronus1998]

OMG I've just discovered this band!!! Where have you been all my life??? I've been listening to heavy/death metal for most of my 50 odd years of life and UTA are by far the most amazing, most creative, most talented band I've ever heard! Brittany's vocals are the ideal that all the 80s power bands were aiming for but never really achieved. Every song has an "awesome moment" where the music and vocals synch in such a way that they become the most memorable moment of every song. Highlights for me were Legacy and Faster Than Light, both of which are the epitome of awesome riffs and beautiful soaring vocals. I can't wait for the next installment of UTA's story, please take my money and continue making beautiful music forever

[@bubba101010]

How wonderful that Abyss is one of those lay-back-and-listen-to-the-full-album-with-headphones kind of records. Lovely layered harmonies. Masterful playing by all. Great balance, story and variety throughout. Even blastbeats behind poppy moments. An old-school duet. What more can be asked for? Thank you, UTA!

[@ewoxmaiden1611]

Thank you Brittney, this is so awesome!!!My fav so far are Abyss,Faster than light and The Wind that shapes the Land!

[@emperorchopchop7726]

Been waiting for this! Really fantastic record Brittney, you guys really outdid yourselves.

[@anthonychin8610]

Amazing to see how this band's songwriting and talent have grown over time. Abyss is so much better than their earlier work, and far better than most modern metal imo. I wasn't a fan before but this is the one that really changed my mind and gave me reason to go back and listen to Apex as well

[@seanbickford2842]

Loving Abyss. Killer album. UTA's best. Once i start this album its almost impossible for me to not listen all the way through.

[@gabrieljimenez9762]

Bought the album as soon as it came out on Band Camp and love it so much! A different and varied album from my favorite metal band.Listening the whole album in a sitting is a great experience, you really feel an emotional journey. The band does a great job rocking out and surprising you. The new elements are incorporated well into the songs and it's awesome that even if the music keeps you on your guard, Brittney's voice is there to settle you in and meld it all together into a masterpiece. I think the most surprising song is Legacy and my favorite of the album. That and Soulbound are amazing. Can't wait to hear the next parts of this track by track.

[@RonVasil-j4k]

This Album is Epic !!! The Wind That Shapes The Land is without a doubt the Best song I've heard in My life

[@gregsmagic]

Thanks for making these break down videos, definitely brings some things to my attention I missed when trying to understand the lyrics myself. Sometimes its nice to just listen to albums straight through. This one is a requirement and I loved it. Immediately listened through Apex again and have been looping this new record since.

[@tomwisniewski8988]

Full disclosure, I usually skip "Intro" tracks after the first listen. I've listened to Waking Dream every time I spin this. Absolutely beautiful lead-in to Abyss and tie-in to Afterlife.

[@kurtmohr7239]

Looking forward to part 2. I've listened to the whole album several times and I've got to say it's beautiful. I enjoy the whole album but The Wind That Shapes the Land is so far my favorite.

[@jaybird_blues]

absolutely fantastic album..... i love Legacy to death, will never forget how i felt the first time i listened to it. it just blew me away before the 30 second mark and then kept getting better. the instruments, brittneys voice, the flow of the lyrics and emotional catharsis... i cant quite find the words for how deeply everything about the song touched me but i needed to share

[@musicisajourney]

No matter how many new albums have been coming through my door, I keep going back to this album. I listen to two or three tracks at least almost everyday. The Wind That Shapes the Land is perfect for the drive to the supermarket. Faster Than Light gets regular play too. I think you folks have really put out an album worthy of legendary status.

[@inessantos6899]

Brittney you are a amazing storyteller! I was so immersed in you, and the story, that almost seemed that i was in a Waking dream, dreaming about your story! Thank You UTA!!! Can't wait for the next Abyss track by track part!

[@Georgecruz91]

You become more fan when you see "The Witcher" books behind her *-*

[@richardjones38]

While concept albums have never really been my cup of tea in terms of their story, when I discovered Apex a couple of year ago, I was blown away. The combination of Brittney’s amazing vocals and awesome musicianship is nearing perfection for me, and it rapidly became one of my favourite albums of the last few years. I had been looking forward to seeing UTA at Bloodstock festival, but that wasn’t to be. Maybe next year. So far I’ve listened to Abyss on repeat every day since the CD arrived. Wow - it’s good! Easily as good as Apex, maybe better. Time will tell. Keep up the good work UTA!

[@DavidAKJohnson]

Waking Dream, even if it was an interlude, is almost like Power Metal ASMR (if that’s even a thing 🤣). It works phenomenally leading into the raw blasting-your-ass-off that Abyss creates, though I’m biased as I love the crap out of the entire album 😂 10 months later after it’s official release and I’m still in love with the songs, this band and especially the cool story behind all the songs!

[@stefanott650]

So great to hear your explanations and thoughts. It pushes this masterpiece on the next level. Can't wait for the next parts.

[@FrostLight85]

I was really waiting for this track by track! Thanks so much!

[@timothygallagher843]

First time I heard your band. Christ its a great album and I can't listen to it enough. Favorite song so far is Legacy.

[@JoeWuhPuh]

CAT LAMP CAT LAMP CAT LAMP CAT LAMP CAT LAMP CAT. LAMP.

[@jordanhoward10]

Ugh.... Blah!...

[@danielszigeti3241]

You have to wait for the last part for that :D

[@christofferhougaard]

Glory be to you sir.

[@drewhuber7391]

I have to say I have been listening to rock and metal since the 80's.... this is one of my favorite albums of all time. I have listened to it on loop since it's release and can't stop. The craftsmanship and care put into this album is breathtaking. The lyrics. The riffs. The power. The melodies. Mindblowing... all of it. This band should be so proud of this achievement. Britney has one of the best voices I've ever heard. Ever. Tones so rich that it brings literal tears to my eyes at times and constant goosebumps, even though I've already heard the songs so many times. Each song is powerful and unique and to add the story is just so much of a gift, I can't thank the band enough. Legacy is one of my favorite songs... that infusion of dream pop, so so so good. I can't wait to hear her talk about The Wind That Shapes the Land. That song is so amazing and the story so rich. Thank you again for making one of my favorite albums of all time!

[@ewalt8549]

Hearing this explanation gives me goosebumps! Love your story and have been enjoying this album since it came out.

[@somanayr]

Brittany has previously claimed that UTA are nerds. The bookshelf confirms this. 10/10 bookshelf

[@chadfalardeau3259]

You guys are one of my favorite Metal bands and one of my favorite Canadian bands. Put that together and you are my favorite Canadian Metal band.

[@praetorxyn]

I'm glad you're doing one of these again; I haven't had a chance to read through the Lyric / Art book yet.

[@luisnunes2010]

Earth and Ashes and Legacy are such lovely emotional journeys. Thx!

[@timraup4888]

Dude, I love this! I absolutely love the album. It's definitely a new direction for your sound, but it's an awesome direction. I missed my chance to get the earbook, so this is perfect to catch me up on stuff I missed or didn't fully understand.

[@Elviolli]

This album is brilliant. I’ve been waiting for this track by track! Love the ‘eighties’ sounding tracks so much; Through Stars and Carry the Flame. They just transport me to a happy place!

[@CWRobinsonMusic]

This album gets better with every listen. That first listen though was incredible. It really made me think of those “Once in a lifetime moments”.

[@TerenceTreeLowery808]

Brittany and Archers. I don't think that I have EVER experienced such an astounding level of catalyst within the band that elevates all within YOUR reality.

[@constantinople777christens5]

That story line needs to be made into comic book and then a movie. Maybe start with an animated version first.

[@clujgamersro7577]

I've been waiting for this album. Apex was an amazing album, and I Just know that this one will be just as amazing if even more so! Keep up the good Work UtA!

[@metalheadmaniac8686]

I'm gonna listen to the whole album and then loop it back again all day headbanging all the way to and thourgh the abyss

[@JaziB]

Album is amazing and Legacy makes me wanna cry tears of joy.

[@OfficialNikL]

I think Brittney should start voicing audiobooks. Her voice is so soft and gentle. Incredibly relaxing to listen to, going to pick up a copy to support you guys. Need to revisit the first album in the story to understand it all.

[@Azlatoth]

Thank you so much for this album and Apex you guys finally bring us something new IN metal I'm addicted and telling everyone about UTA!

[@masterg2618]

I listened to both albums, Apex and Abyss back to back, what an amazing job. Love it.

[@caseycutler7796]

i like the subversion of the vengeance trope. she says the grandson doesnt feel fulfilled by the vengeance of taking the immortal away from the matriarch. but it sound like he gets very fulfilled and lots of satisfaction from setting the immortal free in carry the flame. so instead of the "i have killed my enemy and i feel no better" trope we have seen everywhere we get a minor bit of that in legacy and then we get more where the grandson finds a way to feel true satisfaction by doing good. it really illustrates a (in my opinion) very real world application of causing harm to your enemies helps nothing but doing good all around is much more productive. dont know if that was intentional but thats what i took away from those two songs

[@baseballdude13000]

I think it's intentional. There's also a part in Afterlife where Immortal contemplates revenge on his own enemies before deciding "vengeance will not make me whole."

[@vincentkiewiet3188]

Im honestly really glad to see a video like this 👍 it was cool to see you go over the album

[@platonicdescartes]

Thanks for doing this Brittany. I'll be watching each installment.

[@DavidAKJohnson]

Is there such a thing as The Patriarch? Like a husband of the Matriarch who perhaps clashes against her evil and corrupting control over her many sons? I always thought it be kinda cool if The Matriarch tried creating an evil opposite of The Immortal, stemming from all the bad memories he has of her and all the evil he’s done but like as a physical being that he can battle against. LOVE. LOVE the album, Britt. Really outdid yourself and Abyss is so telling of my life right now in a Post-COVID world, comparing it to the “normalcy” that was the start of this year. I feel so connected to the words and instrumentals in that

[@dicrurusparadiseus]

Abyss (2nd track) is SUCH an earworm! Love the album!

[@georgejackson2583]

Downloaded and been listening continuously. Beautiful album.

[@DnDOldGuard]

I've spun the record many times now in one sitting. Can't get enough of it! It sits nicely next to Apex on my shelf.

[@sublimeretrieval7832]

This is so cool. I've never seen a creative writing take on an album before (I haven't seen much to be fair, just starting my metal journey). But this is awesome. Thank you.

[@rianginger]

Fantastic album. Thanks for the track-by-track. We needed this in 2020!

[@Don3172]

I was a dork who read the lyrics as I was listening to the album, so I got most of this. Still cool. Looking forward to the next video, and, of course, more cat lamp.

[@therobfather3]

After Abyss released, I did a full lyrics read while listening to Apex and then jumped right into a read listening to Abyss. Then I just left both albums on repeat basically the rest of the day. It's just so damn fun to listen to.

[@kalefu]

So awesome, thank you so much for doing those videos. Fingers crossed 🤞 for graphic novels based on last two albums and let’s hope many more to come 🥰🙏

[@MrZachariahbud]

Seriously, the best album. Great work!

[@Crabbok]

OMG Yes I've been waiting for this!

[@nothanks7919]

thanks for taking the time to explain your concept album

[@jacobvriesema6633]

Thanks so much Brittany for the explanation. I love hearing you talk about the story! Also, I’m loving the Witcher books behind you. I have the same set and it’s my favorite series!

[@backyardrailroader]

Just got done listening to the CD that I just recieved in the mail. A great album! Two good CD's for traveling on the road. More technical music. Saw that the group has only 4 members now.

[@davidpickavance1]

I love this album! I listened to Apex a few times, but it didn't really click until Abyss. So I've been listening to this and the other albums for the past week. Looks like I'll need to find the track-by-track for Apex too!

[@lu1sner193]

I can't believe this sweet and gentle voice is one if not the best voice of the metal bands nowadays :O

[@TheOmega1102]

I realy love the album. And to see how much thoughts you put into the songs and the story is awesome! cant wait to see you next time live. Greetings from Germany \m/

[@hek7752]

U guys are awesome pls keep doing the the track by track and the amazing work

[@Pyromania717]

Honestly I love when albums are written to be listened to from start to finish and more albums need to be written that way

[@alisue4426]

I love this whole album, but I have to say... through stars is so unbelievably amazing! It's just perfect. It's exactly the sound I'm looking to hear. 💙🌟⭐🌠

[@thefloorhasgone]

Fantastic record this one. Some standout songs for me being 'carry the flame' , 'abyss' , 'through stars' and 'faster than light' but love the entire Journey across all the songs. Actually I just like all the songs!!!

[@postapocalypticwarlord4647]

Wow I want to listen to this whole album right now love the story can't wait to listen to it thank you for this!!!!

[@ShoddyMussels706]

Legacy gotta be one of my favorites songs of 2020, great job on the album guys!

[@postapocalypticwarlord4647]

Hay just came back from listening to the album please let me say that it is EPIIIC!!!!! Felt like I ventured through an epic fantasy opera Love it!!!!!!

[@mongoose-jc1ug]

I know that "Through Stars" isn't as technical or difficult, etc as the other songs, but it is simply magnificent - my new favorite song!

[@GarryParker]

I was lucky enough to get an Abyss "earbook", so I already have a good handle on the story, but it's great to hear it from Brittney.

[@robertrichenburg2143]

So waiting for this album since Apex. Had a ticket for the Cleveland Show in 2019, but it was canceled Day of. Love the album. Also love the Witcher series Brittney has on the shelf in the video.

[@noltron000]

As other stated, it's great to see your hobbies on your shelf. Especially D&D. Because........Who wouldn't love to see this band **STREAM A GAME OF D&D!!** omg it would be the best thing since critical role.

[@bsnordvik]

This album had been on loop play here since release ♥️ this is definitely one my top favorite albums EVER 🤘 keep on Rocking and have them AWESOME records coming! and I can't wait to see you guys in Falun on Sabaton Open Air 🤘😁🤘

[@SlazakNY]

When i find an album, i usually buy it on itunes. When the album is really really good. I buy a vinyl copy as well. This one is definitely vinyl worthy and I just received my vinyl copy. An awesome album indeed.

[@michaeldavid3000]

Hey ya britt.. great vid.. and even greater album.. love it .. love you guys.. keep it up, and i look forward to your next ..:)

[@michaeldavid3000]

you can also get the album on Amazon Unlimited :)

[@phredde76]

I'm one of five winners to play the online D&D campaign, not a D&D player so I'm giving someone else the opportunity, hopefully someone that is into D&D get's my place instead. The album is awesome by the way.. \m/

[@dire_5]

You are a truly awesome person for doing that, Fredrik. If you ever want to learn Pathfinder/Starfinder (similar to D&D), I would happily take time to show a fellow UTA fan the ropes (and grappling hooks)!

[@hylanderOP]

The records do flow together nicely good job

[@CaptainHorn]

Oh shit...I see that D&D 5e book in the background!!! I love finding more folks that play D&D.

[@erictheroman5813]

No idea if you guys will ever see this but the Apex album helped me through a difficult time in my life. id suffered from depression for a while due to events and the Apex album was the first time i headbanged for a while! it helped me start to climb out of that

[@Dragoonslive]

The power of Music. Hope you're doing good! \m/

[@hylanderOP]

I love albums that are meant to be listened to as full works more bands should do that!

[@Z_TPI]

Love these track by tracks! #OutOfApex #IntoTheAbyss 🤘🇨🇦

[@jabrane1564]

I've been waiting for this. Thank you!

[@TyAndras]

Such an amazing album! Seriously kicks ass!

[@sylbaryn]

Great album. I've been playing it back to back along with the new Avatar album for the last week.

[@christopherscottdempwolf5759]

I love putting Abyss on when I'm going to sleep, just letting it play through. Through Stars really stands out in my dream state.

[@chris-terfer]

She's got an amazing voice. And the technical abilities of the band is amazing too. I'm not a Metalhead but I really enjoy this band.

[@Rancid-Jane]

I snooped through your bookshelf whilst you were busy informing us.

[@markusnaher56]

As a non-native english speaker, these explanations help me a lot. I wish that more bands would do that.

[@wubsworld8946]

I've been listening to this Album while finally playing my blind playthrough if Witcher 3. *The feels were real* - especially going from *Through Stars* to *Legacy*

[@koryhacker7286]

Diggin the bookshelf!

[@kevgmei]

Waking Dream: Grief Abyss: Loneliness with lost and newfound hope Through Stars: Guilt and fear of the unknown Legacy: Trippy story about reconciliation with a reverse mentor that sounds like a Dragonforce song Holy crap. I always just thought of Abyss as a cool album, but this explanation tells me that it's pretty rad!

[@brentdewey3980]

This album is really solid. I like it allot. Apex was in my top 10 of the 2010's. And this is def top 3 of 2020 for me !🙂👍

[@ericadkins6310]

Your Imagination is scary beautiful! I'm in love with your mind!

[@splintert4231]

For me Legacy is the Awakening of this album. It hurts so good. I can't stop hitting repeat when I get to it.

[@ShaburovThe]

OMG, such a sweet voice, not expected after such a fabulous and powerful vocals :). Your music is like an island of light, in all the modern music garbage. thx from Russia.

[@AlexandroVieiraLopes]

I loved this song, a lot of energy and power metal !!!

[@zeevangelion]

Whoever mixed the audio in this video gets 0 stars, but the story is so cool that getting ear raped at the beginning of each section is worth it.

[@bhrettgriffin]

Seriously, getting blown out each transition.....