UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - Awakening REACTION I SHOULDN'T HAVE WATCHED THIS!!!

[@tmolne117]

As a metal drummer, and someone who has listened and played this music since I was a child, I and can say without reservation this band in general, and this song particular, is of the highest quality music I've ever heard. Musical melody, rhythm, simplicity, complexity, lyrical content, power, and beauty, all come together in this song in a very unique and powerful way.

[@necron9028]

Vancouver islands finest

[@joshuad30]

Priceless look on his face the whole way through lol.

[@aerafel]

This is my first time hearing this band and this song. I think it’s amazing!

[@rullmourn1142]

They are Canadians.

[@lostpupper2632]

I have their first four albums, they are Fantastic and each album is a story told through each song its great :D

[@ruy3467]

They are really good! I found out about them sometime last year and its pure fire. I definitely recommend checking their album “Apex”, which Awakening is the opening track. Check it in order since the album tells a story from start to finish ;)

[@fredericleclerc9037]

Aweome band!

[@TheDarkGraven]

I would also recommend the song Abyss its another amazing song

[@williamalderman9117]

Priceless Reaction 😆 these guys are legit a masterclass in musicianship and technique. As a guitar player of 10 years this is still nuts to me. 🤘

[@timothymeysenburg9160]

Check out Zeal & Ardor

[@0TheFather0]

Its always note worthy to point out that this is the opening song for a story that spans 2 entire albums. Apex and then continues with Abyss. The entire experience is epic.

[@ianwest7763]

Legit listened to Apex and then Abyss this weekend while outside working on the yard. So epic!

[@thebluriam]

Welcome to Metal! I will never tire of watching that first moment someone becomes a metalhead and they don't even know it yet. Seriously, who doesn't remember the exact same moment you encountered Metal like this for the first time, when your whole world was about to open up like you didn't know it could? It's just too encouraging to know the Flame of Metal is reaching so many new people in so many new ways. I love it!

[@mattrose6164]

This whole album is pure gold. Their latest album is on many top ten metal album lists for 2020.

[@enki4589]

Guitar Hero: I have tough riffs Unleash the Archers: Hold my beer!

[@TragerM]

Pfft... hold my tequila....

[@Cyberplayer5]

And try not to spill it...XD

[@Mongo59]

Great power metal band from Canada . They have a bunch of great songs.

[@tywren2486]

He's not just chillin. The guy might look calm, but the truth is, he's absolutely 100% focused on his playing, that is the look of complete concentration.

[@dirtpile]

UTA's choruses make me want to storm castles

[@stenc5547]

9:32 They are power metal band. That is just another day in the office for them.

[@kylestaples465]

Thank canada for these guys they are amazing. every song they put out is 🔥

[@rullmourn1142]

I love the way Brittney Hayes starts out singing with that scream. I don't often see Canadian bands, I like this one.

[@SJamesGill88]

Oh man,try RUSH.Greatest Canadian band ever.

[@JeffreyBezeau]

Devin Townsend Celine Dion Unleash the archers Jim Carrey Rush Voivod Longest sniper Kill World war 1 amazing achievement Canada's history of achievements in the counter terrorism combat. This country might not have a lot of people in it compared to the usa...but hell i don't know wtf they put in their water but they sure are talented mo-fo up there.

[@rotru4977]

Also.... Spiritbox 🇨🇦

[@klandry94]

*Brittney Slayes

[@Logan-ed4pu]

I personally know several guitarists who could. I'm a bassist. I tried to play this song once. ONCE. Dude has got me beat, that's for sure.

[@deathninja16]

The bass line to this song is groovy as fuck. It's not that hard to pick up after a long day of practice my man. You can get it.

[@mikesmith8050]

@@deathninja16 Yeah, he is using claw and hammer technique like a banjo player. Very nice!

[@jpbliss1]

The band is amazing, and it's thrilling for me to see them be recognized for the talent they have. I've commented on other reaction channels about various aspects, but here I just want to shout out to the production quality of the video. The video draws you in, emphasizes the critical parts that showcase technical mastery, and never loses sight of the gestalt. Very impressive! With all the craziness in the world now, it's wonderful to see that music is still evolving. UtA and other bands are kicking art to a new level. Thanks for the reaction!

[@jamestreanor4361]

Devin Townsend song "Kingdom" for EMGtv. (Not the concert/live version)

[@michaeldavid3000]

I second this.. especially if he hasnt been exposed to much music in his life .. cept what he grew up with!!

[@MrMagicsparky]

Yep he needs some Hevy Devy in his life 👍

[@sniperbob1992]

@@MrMagicsparky EVERYONE needs Heavy Devy in their life!

[@CERULEANSPIRAL]

+1

[@BlackDeathThrash]

the official live video is so much better than the lame emgtv video

[@rickrack4812]

Your FACE .. LOL .throughout

[@theWEITNA]

I love this band so much and she really sings like that live 😍

[@keikosman]

Your expression perfectly captures my reaction when I first saw this video..."I didn't know you could do that with those instruments...and I didn't know it was LEGAL to do that with those instruments!" For another great transition from guitar solo to vocal bridge check-out Frozen Crown's song "Neverending"

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

It's legal in Canada

[@bladestormviking]

pretty much anything by Frozen Crown will rip your face off tho....

[@garysuarez9614]

I love that music affects your being so profoundly. You have a large extended family in the comments section. Please keep your ears and heart open.

[@Asmith218]

I was exposed to this song through a reaction channel and anytime i see another channel react to it I have to click because almost everyone has a similar first response. Keep it up man, there is enough a community that love sharing songs that will blow your mind and get views as well. Its like having a curated tour through some great music. I've learned alot about genres I enjoy and also had reactors share their favorite songs to show us what we have missed as well. Music is universal and should be enjoyed by everyone with an open mind.

[@Chruce]

Now you need to hit their song "Tonight We Ride" to hear her vocal range!

[@BlackBearPipes]

First time hearing this too, I had similar reaction. Thanks! Wish I could give you two thumbs up.

[@FellowshipOfTheAviatorZ]

Power Metal like this truly is an amazing work of art. I've been an avid listener for most of its history. Bands like Stratovarius, Helloween, Blind Guardian and Rhapsody were such a major inspiration to so many.. The complexity in the writing and the musicianship needed to play it so intricately yet so soulfully is just incredible. Makes me proud to be Human 💪Ride the Sky my Friends.

[@skjones91199]

Love the tribute at the end. My wife just lost her uncle yesterday who was 87. He was a great man of Faith as I am sure your Grandma was. May we live up to their legacy!

[@broseidon8949]

Power metal, I would argue, is the best metal. Powerwolf, Sabaton, Gloryhammer, Amon Amarth are among my favorites. But I would recommend Bismark by Sabaton or Twilight of the Thunder God by Amon Amarth

[@michaelbunting6162]

Toss in some Last Stand as well for some added fun

[@earendilthemariner5546]

Amon Amarth is melodeath though

[@ThomasTallant]

That is officially the longest I've ever seen a jaw on the floor.

[@SgtDonkey1]

If you wanna hear something like youve never heard before, I suggest The Hu - Wolf Totem

[@JamesDavis-ps6yy]

Or Yuve Yuve Yu

[@caseymckeighan6954]

Or woman song featuring Lizzie Hale

[@majestichotwings6974]

@@JamesDavis-ps6yy "The Great Chinggis Khaan" is another stellar song, but my personal favorite on the album is "Shireg Shireg" because its got some great sound effect usage and tells a beautiful story

[@dearsociety2293]

Yes 🤟🔥

[@aaronm1027]

I’ve seen a lot of reactions to UTA songs and this was genuinely one of my favorite ones! your reaction was literally the SAME as mine when i first heard the song. I heard it first and then immediately needed to see the video not knowing if there even was one and my mind exploded when I watched it. great video my man! 🤘🏼

[@dorothyroetheli7829]

Cool reaction!!! unleash the archers are pretty epic!!!!! hope hear another one from them!!!!

[@lantzkeefer6]

And that my friend is called Unleashing the Archers.Im kind of new to these guys but I've seen this one before and their musicanship is incredible.I play guitar and this is hard especially how clean it is.New to your channel and it is one of the best out there.Keep doing what you're doing 👍

[@rileyxxxx]

was sittin on my horse while watching this to get a better feel of the rhythm.

[@elliottbishop5303]

Scott the drummer has some insane kick drum skill.

[@cliffordhagerman6172]

Bro it’s always refreshing to see people that can understand. I’m a lifelong musician. Bass and drums mostly. These guys are blessed, touched, whatever u want to call it. These guys are not normal.

[@Anonymous-sb9rr]

9:19 that's the bassist playing those last few notes. wow.

[@scottolson6310]

I agree with you 100%...I felt the same way watching them how laid back the looked while playing!!! I will have to check out more from this band.

[@joebrown5120]

Woohoo! Victoria, BC, Canada representing!

[@leobarzi]

Dear Rome, Great Reaction!!! Congratulations!!!

[@BrotherBadger123]

This Band is AWESOME and so far everyone has had the same Reaction. WARNING : YOU MUST WEAR A SEATBELT WHEN LISTENING TO THIS BAND!!!!!!! ROFL

[@neopagn2004]

This is one of my favorite bands, thank you for listening to them!

[@JKM395]

8:29 is probably my favorite part of the vid, and I'm afraid your head was covering it. I just know it's there. Brittney has this little smile on her face that just says, "We bloody nailed that." I like to call Unleash the Archers, 'Speed metal 101.' I'm a pro guitar player and singer (in that I get paid, not much), so I know a couple of guys that could probably pull this off, but I am certainly not one of them. I'm a blues guy. This level of proficiency is simply stunning. Also, from everything I'm aware, Miss Brittney is a lovely young lady. Never heard anything bad about her.

[@Thessik73]

That smile is my favorite part, too.

[@indesignkat]

The whole band is fantastic. Both in that they're amazing musicians, and they are great to their fans. I've chatted with them numerous times through email, discord, etc. and they're remarkably gracious and generous with their time.

[@JKM395]

@@indesignkat That's good to know. I like it when good bands have good people in them.

[@matthewobrien178]

I love this band. I've been loving vocal coach reactions and yours came up. Loved it

[@zaxxtube]

His expression sums it up!

[@danasantello5215]

Best reaction ever! I’m still laughing at your expressions..

[@PigglyGiggly]

This song gives me goosebumps everytime and I've heard the Song 100s of times.

[@jlbaca7314]

So Happy you are enjoying UTA, they have a whole lot of songs you may enjoy. Time Stands Still, Test your metal, Tonight we ride, soul bound.

[@ObiWanGinobiliTopFan]

Yo!!! This drummer!!! 🤯🤯🤯 This is my first time hearing this, no lie. I need to poach this drummer from this band! Haha I need to work with him... jesus christ he is FIRE!!!

[@TragerM]

Was waiting for it.. the "locomotive" riff, and the "bass blast" right after... heehee didn't disappoint...

[@musicisajourney]

I always love people’s reactions to this song but yours is among the best!

[@almuramoo5554]

Welcome to my world! UtA- Tonight We Ride have to be next, no doubt... Stay safe and greetz from 🇩🇪

[@TUBBYMAXX]

Awesome Reaction Man !!! Unleash the Archers have quite a few videos out... the one that goes along with album is "Cleanse The Bloodlines" From their latest Masterpiece are "Abyss" "Soulbound" "Faster Than Light" "Legacy" These are just the videos but the whole albums will blow you away !! They also have a few older Kick-Ass videos as well !!! Hope to see You getting more into UtA in the future ... Cheers !!!

[@lost_in_a_crowd_of_3257]

i grew essentially the same as you just different types of music. i only started my metal journey a little over a year ago and have loved every minute of it. i don't always get it but that ok. there are some extremely talented musicians that get overlooked by mainstream music in the US because of the label "Metal" i applaud you for putting yourself out there to try different types of music so keep it up.

[@bligabliga]

Most music is good music. Some you dance to and some can make you think, but overall you enjoy it. Listen to everything and you'll never run out of favorite songs. I'll add my requests from before: "The Phantom of the Opera" - Nightwish "An Erisium Autumn" - Angel Vivaldi "Roundabout" - Yes

[@juggnuttz]

this is my absolutlely favorite reaction to this song ever! i love seeing people react to hard rock and metal who never did before and see them just get it! love it! i used to say to people how some of these songs i just felt in my soul... and someone would be like yeah it has great bass... no no, i FEEL it, emotionally! i know this vids older, dunno if youll see it, but a song i feel so much, Estranged by Guns n Roses! hope you react to it! and a grandma who has you listen to Gospel, is a damn good grandma!

[@michaeldavid3000]

welcome to the world of UtA .. its a hell of a ride.. hope you continue to react to them.. they so deserve the recognition!!!>. tc n be safe (loved your reaction) new sub

[@GenXDaddyO]

Hahahaha! The look on your face through this... Like you were loving it but you weren’t sure you were gonna make it through the whole song. Dude, I was laughing the whole way. Great and appropriate reaction. People shouldn’t be this talented, but I’m glad they are.

[@mrperson6773]

yeah these guys are awesome, and she is NEXT LEVEL!

09:21 - on bass I can name not only 03 but many who could easily do this -> Stu Hamm, Victor Wooten, John Myung, Steve Bailey, Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, Glen Möllen, Steiner Krokmo, Felipe Andreoli, Luis Mariutti.

[@gwooledge]

I'm a new-ish fan of Unleash the Archers. I was exposed to them through KZbin last year. They're just fantastic.

[@iamme2114]

I have loved this band for a few years. Nice to see someone doing some newer bands. My three guitar players. 1). Sam Totman from Dragonforce 2). Herman Li from Dragonforce 3). Virus from Dope, and several other bands.

[@dylangonas1765]

5th time watching your reaction to this lol. Makes me smile everytime

[@brucejensen5697]

This is probably at least 50 times that I have watched this video and I came across it to see your reaction to it and it's the same reaction I have every time.

[@dniksich]

Awesome reaction to a awesome song! Subscribed!

[@farfromperfek]

Never heard of them but (and I mean this as the highest possible compliment) you close your eyes and you can see Ronnie James Dio (greatest metal vocalist ever) singing this.

[@mechalith2791]

If you liked this and you like Dio, do yourself a favor and listen through their Apex album in order, and then probably Abyss which is the follow-up. If nothing else, the next track on Apex (Awakening is the first), Shadow Guide is going hard on that same Dio vibe.

[@farfromperfek]

@@mechalith2791 thanks I'll do that.

[@ismnotwasm1420]

Never heard these guys either, but definite Ronnie James Dio influence going on.

[@BigJDinSC]

This 👆

[@anxofernandez3344]

As well as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth and Helloween. This song and a few others they have do follow on those footsteps and sound very "classic metal" but in later work they're more "progressive metal", more modern and different from this one song.

[@iplaybass6690]

first time i heard this I was like, Ronnie James Dio had a daughter?

[@pete3397]

I would say some Queensryche as well.

[@sullivan108]

Their latest album has some bangers that I would call downright retro metal.

[@PeterMortensenLit]

All of ther musik kickes my butt to the floor to rock out. 😎🔥⚡

[@bryanwilson9250]

Such a wholesome reaction!

[@daniellehurrell6620]

No dude! This is why we watch! We love seeing people react and flip out over the music we already love! 😘

[@daniellehurrell6620]

Love your reaction, my friend! 😘

[@xGoldColossus]

im an avid metal head and have been for years and it still to this day blows my mind that humans are capable of doing such things

[@Lurch685]

This drummer is ON FIRE.

[@SirKickz]

Late to the party but I love this reaction. People today try so hard sometimes to be unimpressed and it's cool to see someone who isn't afraid to let themselves be wowed by something cool. Thanks for the laughs man.

[@AGDinCA]

Three? Easy... Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Tony Iommi, Eddie VanHalen, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Devin Townsend... oh wait, you said three... humans are blessed with so many amazing musicians! But, in all seriousness, I love Brittney Slayes and Unleash the Archers!

[@HollyWood6969100]

LOVE this band! Britany's vocals are sick!!

[@xirknight]

They are killing it!

[@decay1369]

Welcome to UtA man. I absolutely adore them. I highly suggest The Matriarch, Coward's Way, Legacy, Northwest Passage and Abyss all by Unleash the Archers. Seriously man.

[@valkyrie1515]

Coward's Way and False Walls. 🔥

[@leonel8831]

Cleanse the bloodlines is another banger of theirs. Awesome reaction bruh!

[@devtoast]

This video has awoken something in Rome. Dude LIT UP

[@chernobyl68]

I found these guys though facebook, it was the "Northwest Passage" video, which was described as a Power Metal Sea Shanty....I'm absolutely in love with this band now and Britney Slayes has some fantastic pipes, the lady can SING... Rome, check out Northwest Passage, and Legacy - a song from their latest album

[@skjones91199]

You could react to Tony MacAlpine and Jeff Loomis collab. Just amazing musicians!

[@j2moto582]

Dude your expressions are priceless 😂😂😂😂

[@headspace7372]

Fun reaction! They look relaxed because they have to be. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to play like this.

[@stephanieclark9849]

DragonForce "Through the Fire and Flames"

[@ar47yrr4p]

yup...and then Tina S. cover of Through the Fire and Flames!

[@frankhauck7354]

I've you will see how fast Gittareplayers are look Dragonforce

[@ToddLarsenMusic]

Dragonforce is cartoon music. I love metal. I really hate Dragonforce. Just my opinion.

[@JamesDavis-ps6yy]

Hey now, no hating on power metal

[@billpeters9999]

I love this band

[@Checo82886]

Yo! She can flat out destroy men’s souls with those 🔥 pipes. Daaaamn Gina!

[@francishartley]

That was dope!

[@bangmon1000]

Great suggestion.

[@retoddedfields]

Welcome to the metal family!

[@tmasessa]

This is your best reaction video 🤣😂🤣😂

[@mikeharrington878]

Speed bass ftw!! You got the best WTF?!@ face I ever seen, young brah... 🤣

[@wansuwarrior]

Nightwish ghost love score from the 2013 waken set. Like nothing you've ever heard

[@strykervalkyrion]

KZbin: how many midroll ads you want? This dude: Yes

[@nickthepeasant]

Power metal!!!! Yes!!! More. Please.

[@The_Amnesiac_Philosopher]

O...H......M...Y......W...O...R...D...!!! EXCELLENT REACTION! Thank you!

[@thechiefhasspoken213]

The sickest bass line ever.

[@UltraViolent21]

I can do this and I know many others that can too. Not taking away from the song by any means. Its amazing and I love it. I was in a professional metal band for ten years. I made a lot of incredibly talented friends.

[@roycroftki5358]

That was awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevendavis7303]

1. Herman Lee 2. John Petrucci 3. Joe Satriani just to name a few... I'm goint to go ahead and recommend Nightwish "Ghost Love Score" every musician that has ever been in that band has been at least on par in their own rights and definitely worth a listen, and probably a deep dive if you're even close to interested in that song, as everything they do has a different vibe. Cheers

[@markdaube507]

For some incredible guitarists that can do this AND sooth you at the same time. Check out YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's 'Black Star', and 'Far Beyond The Sun', JOE SATRIANI's 'Surfin' with the Alien' and 'Flying in a Blue Dream', and the Jedi of guitars STEVE VAI's 'For The Love Of God' and 'Tender Surrender'. These three in the opinions of many, are even better than the late Eddie Van Halen.

[@dant-bone3296]

Great work sir, new sub here.