UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - Awakening | Singer Reacts |

[@Teddy-pf8yy]

Tonight We Ride definitely showcases the singer more. I'd recommend reacting to that one next.

[@rayactions]

I'll check it out

[@Craiden117]

@@rayactions This is a good starting point, then Tonight We Ride, and Apex. This is one of those bands that I can turn on a playlist of all their albums in order and listen to them all the way through without skipping any songs, they're THAT damn good.

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

​@@Craiden117 Yes. Definitely yes. I mean, talking about Apex, my least favourite song is "Cleanse the Bloodlines" and even that one is a banger.

[@dumpus89]

Finding the video of her singing karaoke of Queen of the Reich AFTER doing a full show id always dope too. Or her video of singing the opera song - brindisi

[@MrYamaha2306]

Time Stands Still is ExeLentE too! =:D

[@amithemuffinman]

UtA is an 'Oops all bangers' band. Not a single song gets skipped when I listen to them

[@CarefulWithThatAx]

"I can't stop shaking my foot" "It feels like a part of me needs to be moving when I'm listening to this" Welcome to power metal!

[@canadiangopher4443]

Definitely, also Dwarf metal does that for me to, Wind Rose just makes me feel like I need to go outside and start digging a mineshaft.

[@chriso6719]

They're Canadian. Power metal band from Victoria ,BC, but now out of Vancouver. Her name is Brittney Slayes(Hayes). She formed the band in 2007 with her partner, drummer Scott Buchanan. Guitarist Grant Truesdell does the harsh vocals. Guitarist Andrew Kingsley does some cleans in other songs. Bassist seen here is Nikko Whitworth, he left in 2018, replaced by Nick Miller. First song on their 4th album ,Apex. The entire album tells a story, which is continued on the 5th album, Abyss. Tonight We Ride is a good next step. Also try, Time Stands Still, Abyss, General of the Dark Army, and their cover of Northwest Passage.

[@jnrickards]

Yup, Northwest Passage is great

[@johnjohn37371]

Great information...I could add ( only because I watched her interview on The Charismatic Voice ) that Slayes is a trained vocalist, performing and competing in her college choir...her karaoke cover of Queen of the Reich is insane...

[@chriso6719]

@@johnjohn37371 That was a good interview, Elizabeth always has good ones.... Best Karaoke video ever! lol

[@SJamesGill88]

Here to second Abyss and Northwest Passage,want to throw Cleanse the Bloodlines into the mix.

[@danielosheigh4793]

She's also a world class rugby player. Meanest stiff arm I've ever seen.

[@petermartin6049]

I always love watching the journey this song sends a reactor on. "Wow, their drummer is good." "Wow, their guitarists are good." :First Brittney wail: "WHAT."

[@canadiangopher4443]

For me as a drummer myself it was just "WHAT IN THE EFFIN HELL, HOW WHAT WHEN WHY" from beginning to end. He is so smooth but fast and his fills are just umm i don't know how to describe it, like the first cup of coffee in the morning with a shot of peppermint and baileys irish cream, but even better.

[@DarrellW_UK]

You’re gonna 💖 this, Brittney is a vocal beast 🤘🏻 Tonight we ride is a great follow up, it’s got a great theme to it!

[@drneildurrant]

Cleanse the bloodlines next!

[@jjarho]

feels like modernised children of bodom with female vocals.. loving it

[@retrorock5333]

I’m an 80s rock/metal singer and I also teach singing. This woman has INCREDIBLE range

[@steveratcliffe2181]

Great reaction. Please do their version of Northwest Passage. As a Canadian, it's a must. Subscribed!

[@calebmc1867]

The sheer amount of talent in this band is absolutely absurd. Imagine if they were doing their thing in the 80s? Would be absolutely huge.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Even in this time period, they are still ahead of their time. Absolutely World-Class.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Hey Rachel! Looks like you enjoyed that a lot! A couple of things: 1) At some point, you need to hear UtA's cover of Northwest Passage. From what I understand, it's "Canada's Second National Anthem," and it's a song that means a lot to many Canadians. 2) In 2020, I'm pretty sure I mentioned this, but UtA won a Juno Award for 2020 Metal Album of the Year, for Abyss. 3) You need to hear Brittney live! While not a UtA concert, react to Brittney in Edinburgh, Scotland, at the end of a tour, in a bar, singing Queen of the Reich by Queensryche. Her first note _still_ gives me chills! 4) The most epic song that has been done, in my opinion, is The Wind That Shapes The Land. I can't really say anything else, other than The Wind That Shapes The Land is UtA's magnum opus at this point. 5) This is a band that, if you dropped them into 1983, they could compete and win against Bruce Dickinson and Iron Maiden. UtA, and Brittney, are that good. Enjoy the ride -- because I know that if you hear more from UtA, you'll love them as much as the rest of us do! 🤘🤘

[@cobrasys]

I wish I could like your comment twice.

[@Malaena]

And I was just thinking 1982 Hallowed Be Thy Name should be coming up soon.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

@@Malaena : That's a good one! One of my favorite Iron Maiden performances!

[@Babewatcherbob]

Northwest passage by UtA is absolutely beautiful.

[@Templarofsteel88]

I would add a clip when she sings Queen of the Reich by Queensrÿche at a karaoke bar in Edinburgh

[@Flagg795]

Unleash the Archers are absolutely fantastic & deserve every bit of praise thrown their way.

[@djnathanj]

My new fave reactor hearing my favorite band?! Yuuuuuuuus 🤘😈🤘

[@craigmccuistian]

Love this reaction! Brittany is a vocal beast! The guys are masters of their crafts. And the whole group are people you just want to hang out with for a weekend at the lake drinking beer and eating burgers and hot dogs straight off the grill. If I’m ever hurting for energy to finish a workout, I skip to this and power through! Works every time.

[@antivanti]

I discovered them when another react channel checked out this song. Was obvious immediately a fan. Heard this album was a concept album and that the second album had just been released. I immediately ordered both and waited until I could check out both until I could put them on the record player and sit down with a glass of rum in one hand and the lyrics sheet in the other and listen to the entire story all the way through... It was epic 😁👍

[@jamescurfman3284]

Now THAT sounds like a real party for any Introverted Metal-head who likes to drink! I love that idea! There are problems with it for me though; no money to go get a record player, no money for the vinyl albums and, well...I LOVE Rum, but Rum does NOT love me back... That was my first actual hang-over. NASTY. I suppose I could make-do but obviously I have to go the much more cheap way, listening from YT over the headphones. And it would likely just be a red beer or two, nothing so fancy as some proper Rum.... I REALLY WISH I could do things the way you did, though. That would be really cool. :)

[@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

[@nickclark6236]

I love the story this album tells.

[@lkzMini]

YEAH, now we talking. "Tonight we ride" from them next! :D Great video Rachel! It was really fun and cute :D In fact, they are trully amazing. There is an interesting interview to Brittney with "The charismatic voice". Maybe u want to look in any moment. Take care, i will be cheering for more reactions :D

[@Teddy-pf8yy]

For anyone that isn't familiar with this band, this song is exhausting lmfao. Aside from that, I pretty much agree with everyone's else's recommendations. Tonight We Ride, The Wind That Shapes the Land, Cleanse the Bloddlines, Abyss, etc. You can't go wrong with most of their music. But being that they are Canadian like you, I would love to see you react to their cover of Northwest Passage at some point. It's my understanding that it's practically a second national anthem for Canada.

[@Yuritau]

"It's a lot!" is a really fair reaction, lol. I've been listening to them for a couple years now and they continue to blow me away with how hard they go at all times.

[@mattgraham2835]

right from the outset beautiful rhythms with the drums and guitars such a cool intro such awesome progressive metal rhythms absolutely beautiful sounds and brittany sayles they are all killing it ladies & gentlemen

[@MattyMutilation]

Would love to see you react to Abyss or Faster then light by Unleash the archers. Easily my 2 favourite songs and both showcase how amazing Brittany's vocals are. I couldn't stop smiling because of you smiling through out most of the reaction, UTA are a band that does that to you 🤟

[@Squeesher]

I love watching people who can't help but be physically and spiritually moved by good music. Great channel, get some Devin Townsend on the go soon! Greetings and love from the Maritimes 🥰

[@boots_33]

The harmonies and key changes in this song are so refreshing and different from a lot of what's out there today, and it literally breaks me into full-on tears when I hear them. Such an amazing track.

[@sahara300bnu]

This band is amazing! Love your Rayactions! ♥

[@IMvPI]

Brittany Slays. One complete statement.

[@13animation]

You know she's an opera singer and she's really good at it!! ❤

[@alancarter41]

For more Brittney awesomeness, try the campy collaboration with Michael Romeo of Symphony X and Arjen Lucassen in Star One's "Fate of Man" based on the Terminator movie. Cool visuals, slightly cheesy lyrics, and of course Michel and Arjen shredding like crazy. great reaction, keep rocking.

[@Alasdair677]

You can never go wrong with UTA! They are amazing!! My recommendations are "Tonight We Ride" and "Test your Metal" you won't be disappointed! Keep up the good work! Love your videos!! :)

[@mcrayton]

Haha loved your faces during the guitar and bass sections!

[@jeffwolinski2659]

The Cleanse the Bloodlines video is a must watch, not only a great UTA song, but the video is a cinematic masterpiece.

[@alexthorpe6583]

That was the first track on a concept album, that ended up lasting two albums. It's fun, getting to see everyone play up close in this video, but they're obviously into cosplay in most of their videos. Britney Slayes has phenomenal range and stamina, and is known to hit the karaoke bars after concerts to belt out a few Queensryche songs. I've heard they have a new album coming out this year, their first since 2020, but I haven't heard any updates in a while.

[@roy19491]

Queen of the Reich in Edinburgh....it's on KZbin

[@bundzmykhailo3733]

Great that you mentioned this great short bassist's solo) Most of reactors just miss it with poker face.

[@thedonDunpeal]

just started watch your reactions and i absolutely love watching ppl react to music i have loved, fun fact this is the 1st track telling a story though the whole album, i highly suggest reacting to the entire album, they have brought "POWER METAL" back

[@timetheous]

Once this song begins it NEVER lets up ... fantastic song with some of the best singing and musicianship I have ever heard ... luv it, luv it, luv it ...

[@zfgdun]

I saw them a couple of years ago in Atl. It was like this the entire show. They killed this song live!

[@danielbailey9821]

This song is such a banger!!! I've listened to this song and this band thousands of times and never get tired of them! I'm that dude at the red-light blasting this song🤘🤘🤘

[@rustyclayton9260]

I feel this comment so much, used to just politely lower the volume at red lights, not with UTA, full blast all day!

[@vagabond142]

I love people discovering my fellow Canadians :D

[@ronnoe6708]

If you want to see some crazy range in Brittney's vocals you have to check out Tonight We Ride. You'll be blown away even more than on this song. Also, Brittney like to layer in her own voice so that might be the "echo" you were talking about. It's more prominent in other songs. She calls it her "Chorus of Brittneys".

[@johnchricton6470]

Queensryche....Take hold Of The Flame live in Tokyo.....👍

[@henrikharbin5521]

Hi Rachel :) This band is digging into late 80s metal, resurrecting and updating it. Iron Maiden is probably the closest unstrumentally, but they don't have the clean vocal lines like this one. Great choice, and great review :)

[@joealdrich6919]

One of the most talented metal bands out there. Please check out more! Old and new stuff!

[@rijlqanturis625]

Tonight We Ride and Cleanse the Bloodlines are two great follow ups with them!

[@larryoakley1659]

Really love this band! It’s amazing to watch. And they sound so good. They have many lore songs for you to enjoy.

[@irrgamer]

Welcome to this incredible Canadian rabbit hole that is Unleash The Archers ! :)

[@chris-fc9im]

This is their show off video, they also specialize in throw back silly and crazy story videos you would have to travel to the 80's to find similar, but theirs are even better. "faster then light" "dawn of ages"

[@christopherscottdempwolf5759]

The sensory overload is great for my adhd. During the pandemic I listened to them every night... put me right to sleep.

[@riderofthe4thseal]

It's a blast of unadulterated unbridled power!

[@eg3100]

As mentioned above, Tonight we ride is the real song when Brittney Hayes shines in vocal range. Also a recent track is Star One - Fate of man when she shows what se is capable of. Also, if you accept recommendations, I highly recommend Ayreon - The day when the world brakes down. It is an amazing song, with amazing singers. But beware, if you jump into the Ayreon rabbit hole, you will stuck there! :)

[@MarcelCox1]

Arjen also picked Brittney for his next Ayreon live show as a replacxement for Floor Jansen (which is not available). BTW I would recommend "Everybody dies" as a start for Ayreon.

[@eg3100]

@@MarcelCox1 yes, Floor is on her private tour, also expecting her second baby, so it is no surprise that a five show in three days performance is not an option for her. Not so many singers can replace Floor Jansen, but Brittney is one of them. Yes, maybe the Ayreon universe version of Everybody Dies, Star of Sirrah and River of Time is easy to process, but the original version of The day when the world breaks down show the true talent of Arjen.

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

​@@eg3100 I agree, TDWtWBD is a great intro as it is so overwhelmingly awesome and the video showcases Arjen's thought process. Everybody Dies, Intergalactic Space Crusader etc. would be amazing follow ups. ISC is my favourite regular length Aryon song.

[@RudyBleeker]

I would definitely like to see some love for Ayreon on this channel, The Day that the World Breaks Down would be a good starting point indeed. @@MarcelCox1 I was wondering who was going to replace Floor in September. I did notice Brittney's name was amongst the artists that were confirmed, I'm sure she'll do a great job. I'm so looking forward to the concert.

[@markfisher2683]

Your reaction really had me cracking up, quickly bringing to a visual “ listening to a song that will MELT YOUR FACE!!”🤪😂😂😂🤘🏻🤯Well done! This band IS as good live, btw….and a new album is on the horizon. In case you wanted to know😁! Cheers! Good luck with the channel, and your music!

[@BahroedynGoefygoefy]

Ohh wow 🤭🤭🤭 Golden Reaction on Solo Guitar 😬

[@crhu319]

Power Metal Battles 4, 2 min in, Brittney and Fang do Brindisi by Verdi. It's jaw dropping, best version I ever heard of it.

[@DanBraun-jf8rz]

Perhaps it’s time for another Canadian talent like Devin Townsend. Kingdom is a good start.

[@bradkohl99]

Brittney is an amazing vocalist, especially live. Like most of the successful bands from here in Canada, they get way more attention outside out own country.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction Rachel!

[@Mischnikvideos]

The sound was created by Helloween in the late 80s. Their two keeper albums are still the standard today: HELLOWEEN - Halloween (Official Live Video) The currently most successful representative is Blind Guardian: Blind Guardian - The Bard's Song & Valhalla - Live at Wacken Open Air 2016

[@Metzwerg74]

i by heart agree with that. everyone would do themselves a favor by listening to the Blind guardian live show..... not only because i was in that crowd, just because it usually is a goose bump guarantee.....

[@franciscoborjaescobarsuare5802]

After "Tonight we ride" and since you're Canadian, the next one should be their cover of Northwest Passage

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Completely agree! Northwest Passage is "Canada's Second National Anthem," lol.

[@dwaynebrietzke]

Band is currently recording the follow up to Abyss, which is the follow album to Apex, which this is the first song from. For most of the pandemic most of the band had twitch streams where they played these songs... and yes, they sound exactly like they do on the albums. Also, when they were able to finally tour in the USA in 2021 they streamed a bunch of their shows on twitch. You can find videos of them and I would highly recommend checking them out.

[@slate613]

Apex and Abyss are amazing albums on their own, but the story they weave is awesome. I also love that they have a D&D group and stream their game! Metal Nerds! 😆

[@djfinster83]

I'm sure I requested this. Can't wait to see it now 😍

[@orthesian1897]

I highly recommend that at some point you react to the studio version (because I have yet to find a live version with audio quality worthy of a first listen) of The Wind that Shapes the Land. The whole band at one point or another has said that it is the song they feel they have composed the best. It is longer with multiple movements but the lyrics and mood shift together beautifully throughout the whole song. Oh, and welcome to the power metal genre. 🤘

[@clamatac]

I like your reactions, you seem cool, I like you beaing so natural beauty without too much makeup, filters etc, keep going

[@leftyme4568]

2 Words....Britney SLAYES!!!!

[@sonofthesea3298]

I knew you would like them And they got even better songs then this one,this song has become the standard first song to recommend to people,because of Brittneys endless stamina vocals. My 2 favourite songs by them are Apex and Abyss But do react to more of theyr videos,theese guys (and gals) are as hilarious as they are brilliant musicians!

[@FancyPrimate]

More more more Unleash the Archers! Woooh

[@IvoryElvenson]

"It feels like a part of me needs to be moving when I'm listening to this" - don't mind, that's absolutely normal! 😅 Nice and honest reaction!! 😉🤘

[@sylo_dreams]

you seem to have good kind of crazy energy I can imagine you turning into an unhinged mad person around friends. especially when talking about conspiracies

[@davepicard9256]

thats very great best masterpiece unleash the archers apex classic album legendary of the world. I love great best band favorite unleash the archers. thank you unleash the archers the true power metal forever 🤘🎸

[@tobimobiv1]

The word you were looking for must be energizing. That how it feels to me at least. I get pumped up and happy when I listen to this song.

[@VolBeat2412.]

Brittney's voice is amazing

[@MasterAries7]

My favorite thing that i have seen out of Unleash the Archers is their cover of Stan Roger's Northwest Passage.

[@jpbliss1]

Great reaction to power metal. I'd also recommend checking out Tommy Johansson (with or without Majestica/Reinxeed/Sabaton). Pretty impressive!

[@glenalexander2846]

Every single member showed their asses on this tune😂😂😂

[@xSOILBORNx]

It urks me so much that everyone requests this song as the UTA introduction, it should be Tonight We Ride!!!! When you introduce someone to a band, you want to start them with the song that showcases the singers' full abilities. She will love Awakening, but she will never know what Brittney is really capable of until (if) she hears Tonight We Ride. Hopefully it's a quick follow up.

[@Templarofsteel88]

for many this song is the first they heard of them so it is not that strange, tonight we ride is usually the follow up song.

[@RawenWarCrow]

It's just a really good introduction to the band, you don't want to start with the pièce de résistance, you take a good appetizer first... I'm personnaly more triggered when people claim Jinjer's Perenial is better live, when the official studio clip is so viscerally good... But hey, those are just opinions, you know...

[@BeOtterMyFriend]

This song might be a better introduction to the whole band. Tonight we ride is great when you already know what to expect and are half prepared for Britney straight up belting you to oblivion. No seriously: I don't think any of the two would be a wrong choice for introduction. This one being an album opener and having the ominous intro makes it a good choice in my book, but I'd as gladly take TWR as a first.

[@ytnamax]

I also like their "Test your metal"...

[@rileyxxxx]

Haha so funny seeing you reacting to power metal. XD

[@vagabond142]

4:31 and thus, that is why we metalheads bang our heads backwards, forwards, side-to-side, windmill, and other styles.... :D

[@almuramoo5554]

Welcome to UtA family.. Very good reaction ❤👍💐 Please do "Tonight we ride" (2015) next... Stay safe and greetz from Germany

[@roy19491]

Britney is another example of the talented, and formally trained musicians are gravitating to Metal......Britney is the lead songwriter.....there is a video on KZbin, titled "Britney does Opera?"....she, and Fang Von Wildenstein from the Metal band Lords of the Trident; they were on Skype, got a bit into the wine, and performed "Brindisi", the drinking song from La Traviata......

[@ofdenesken]

You should be react to "General of the dark army", fantastic song from Unleashed

[@Jaybullz34]

Why hello! You and your channel are awesome! I have a suggestion for you that I think you're going to dig! The band is called "Halestorm"! Some of the songs I'd suggest are : "I Miss the Misery, Mz. Hyde, Love Bites, Freak Like Me, I Get Off"! I would personally start with the song "I Miss the Misery" and you will definitely not be disappointed!! 🤙🤘

[@Lucite01]

Brittney is an amazingly talented singer. you should also check out the video she did with lords of the trident where she sings opera.

[@deathninja16]

Brittany is like Bruce Dickenson and Rob Halford had a baby.

[@07SuperchargedSS]

For sensory overload, watch Wintersun- Time (live rehearsals) and Loneliness (Winter)

[@Trepanation21]

One thing that's neat to me about UtA and the story that plays out across the last couple albums is that Brittney sings the voice of the male protagonist, while Grant Truesdell's harsh vocals portray the female antagonist, the matriarch. idk I just think that's a neat dynamic 😎

[@tyrantmind]

Nice! What a great band! 🍁

[@drumlord8772]

Welcome...to the wonderful world of UTA. Enjoy the rabbit hole.

[@IvoryElvenson]

So nice to see You enjoying this masterpiece!! 😀 I'm shure You would love the whole album (Apex) and the following (Abyss) as well - such an underrated band! Another recommandation - if You loved that one - is DragonForce "Through The Fire And Flames" official video, it's worth a try! Have fun!! 🙂

[@chris-fc9im]

Massively underrated band with multiple Tier A studio albums.

[@mikeorr4489]

Check out Tonight we Ride. Great song. Great band.

[@rogerhouben9230]

Power metal at its finest😊

[@haroldcrown5541]

You really want to hear what she can do check out “tonight we ride”!

[@ml9659]

This song lis like caffeine. Everytime i hear it i swear my heartbeat increases at least 20 beats a minute

[@Aughtel]

I like Northwest Passage when im feeling a little more Canadian than usual

[@DarthChosen]

such an underrated band

[@lkzMini]

OH BOY. IM MAKING POPCORNS FOR THIS.

[@talaniel]

YEAH! 🙂 What I also like by them: Legacy, Abyss, Apex, Faster Than Light Or if you like the Terminator, then Star One: Fate of Man sung by Brittney :-)

[@ChiliHotKey]

while i really like almost all the songs you have reacted to so far, its pretty much the same song choices as most channels so here comes 2 suggestions that keep in the style but havent been used as much for reactions. 1. Nightwish - Sleeping sun (2005 version, music video,Tarja) 2. In flames - When the world explodes ft. Emilia Feldt (live)

[@helblingpatrick3603]

They are a really cool band. Also Tonight we ride is a fucking great song. especially the cars they have in their video who is a rembering on mad max. And iv you want to hear some other great female fronted Band than listen to Deep Sun (Ch), Ad Infinitum (CH), Lacuna Coil (It), Illumishade (CH), Miracle Flaire (Ch), Dreams in Framgents (Ch) or Epica from the netherlands. you will have some fun with this bands I promise you

[@jonnyberggren4598]

So many extremely amazing good songs from this wonderful band. One of my absolute favorites. And Brittney Slayes the singer is one of the best female metal singers out there...Among Noora from BattleBeast and Floor from Nightwish... You just has to discover more of this band.. Not a single song that isnt amazing...

[@Armen-Manoogian]

Brittney Slayes is both a name and a statement of fact. 😊