VEIL OF MAYA | Outrun | Metal Musician Reaction

[@indeimaus]

veil of maya has not fucking missed with any of their singles, it's insane

[@BlaZe-pl4ym]

I can’t even imagine how good a new albums going to sound.

[@HollowiikIsHere]

I love new Veil of Maya, but I still kinda miss the ID Era, that was golden.

[@dougcronkhite2113]

Slipknot riff at the beginning.. Maiden in the middle. (It was an intentional nod to both). Veil is just crushing it!

[@indeimaus]

@@dougcronkhite2113 more like sleepwalker by parkway drive!

[@daveb4mv]

@@indeimaus Thank you xD i knew that riff but couldn't think of where it was from, and you're right, these boys don't miss

[@residentevilclone]

This dudes voice and talent for melody is absurd. And the electronic atmosphere is so dope.

[@aprioris.knowledge2765]

He’s good Marc carries this band hands down

[@guitarhero38633]

@@aprioris.knowledge2765 I agree with that, but no one does it like Marc

[@aprioris.knowledge2765]

@@guitarhero38633 truth

[@GOD999MODE]

Him and Andy Cizek. Crazy vocal talent.

[@Artorias_03]

I saw them play this live yesterday. They were playing all of their heavy stuff and then they hit us with a “this one isnt even out yet” Such a good song and his feet shuffling was definitely a formula for a good time

[@itsfrizza]

This song is an absolute bop, the solo being the trooper riff I thought was crazy, and the glitchy breakdown. Overall a certified banger.

[@bornindissonance]

glitchy breakdown was BOMB, but agree with the rest

[@lostbetrayed]

I definitely didn't expect a new VOM track but I really like this one! The other 3 singles are great as well and I'm hoping that they'll eventually make an album announcement, it's definitely been quite awhile since they released the last one. 🤘🏻

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

My least favorite but still good!

[@Snake-filledChimp]

That was one of the weirdest songs I've heard in a long time... Parkway Drive intro, The Trooper solo, 2 step pop chorus, BMTH vibes, djent djent djents, hint of electronicore, 2000's metal core harms... I can't even tell if I like it or not because I'm more confused right now.

[@widexawake_]

I thought I was the only one who heard Sleepwalker in the intro

[@jonnyhollis8523]

Yup… sleepwalker for sure 🤙🏻

[@erichseebauer3784]

Also one second of Composure by ABR in there at 0:49 lmao

[@JordonBeal]

The Trooper part was a massive favorite in the studio during tracking. ❤️

[@guitarhero38633]

It's definitely a banger.

[@elizachary8442]

This is my favorite clean focused song they’ve done yet. That chorus is great (definitely a bit of BMTH in there)

[@mishapashchenko6518]

Yea! Very true.

[@JohnDoe-mv2be]

Sounds kinda synthwavy like The Midnight

[@nightlessexplosive3641]

lol hell no, don't compare gold to pyrite, bmth electronics are pretty boring and generic, while this is some tastefull synthwave stuff in the line of kingdom of giants (btw their last album was pretty dope, i dig the synth usage since i'm a big sucker for those retro dx7 yamaha type of spunds)

[@raaaizaa]

i think the chorus sounds more like issues in their beautiful oblivion album than bmth

[@Mckringle]

The base guitar in the chorus is very doomed-esque by bmth, Ik the chorus of that song aswell

[@ADTRS25]

The beginning is literally "Sleepwalker" by Parkway Drive, and the end is "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden

[@camallred142]

Ok, so we got Erra, Meshuggah, Iron Maiden, and pop all in one song?

[@Jens_Roadster]

And Parkway Drive.

[@abdulhu5133]

The intro riff is almost identical to Parkway drive - sleepwalker

[@pjtyra2106]

@@abdulhu5133 popped into say I heard sleepwalker as well

[@raadi5939]

yes haha and it's realy good

[@imoanadz]

And Bring Me the Horizon at chorus

[@TheWorstPlayerUKnow]

Was at the Indy show, having the pleasure to hear this song live first is something that i cant even explain. such a banger I love this band to pieces

[@Kabz8]

This song GOES HARD live. Amazing feeling live. Truly. Their performance this tour has been so great. Lukas has never sounded better.

[@helsinki2996]

Sam absolutely killed the drums on that track. And the Trooper vibes are nuts. Well done gentlemen

[@CaliDBan]

Opened to see you get the Trooper solo, of course you would! Reactors are gonna have fun with this for a while. I made the same "wtf" face😁 This goes right on the banger list. New Wave, Metalcore, British metal solo, all the Djent, just a wild song.

[@Unknownusername1004]

It was a great lead and a great throwback. The trooper is still a fantastic song even to the day

[@R.A.D.O]

Parkway Drive- Sleepwalker modern riff from 0:34? :D, sick track by the way! Cheers Nik \m/

[@xlegx]

Yes! I had the same thought!|

[@alejandroxan]

They played this song live a month ago on tour with DGD, freaking love this song. I hope their new album has this sound because this is way too fucking good.

[@JosephGmz]

and this happens when you mix parkway drive, bmth, iron maiden and after all that weird mix, you add at the end ol' breakdowns from vom, all with so much sinth. I'm loving it!

[@alexiluffy216]

They definitely need to incorporate more two step beat/riffs like in the intro!

[@SynergyCamaro]

I got to see this live since they are on tour with dgd. It was sick!

[@megiddragon]

I KNOW RIGHT?!? I was at the LA show and hearing this live was a gift.

[@jensonhartmann3630]

I'm excited to hear you say they that. The tour is in Phoenix next week, im pumped to see them all

[@alejandroxan]

@@megiddragon I too was at the Hollywood show!

[@InventSlaminate]

I went to Atlanta on the 9th, such a great show. Shout out to Polyphia too lol

[@dalirl3502]

I was at the Indianapolis show. Was soo sick

[@TheDudeOnTheDrums]

I see Veil have been listening to Erra on repeat, and who can blame them? This is a quality tune!

[@332wildcat]

Wow! They've kinda been heading in that post-hardcore direction, but DAMN those riffs and vocals still shred!

[@neowyld4127]

Veil never misses. Even when it's weird and different it rocks.

[@Cervicalribs]

Just saw them live on this exact tour. While everyone did great and it was an amazing show. Veil honestly just takes it to a whole different level. Their shows have and always will be so flawless and great. DGD was smart to bring these gems with them.

[@Deathscythe55]

They played this live last night in Orlando before it got released and I got to hear it first! They were fucking amazing!

[@Silentknight1171]

Also, the opening "Sleepwalker" Parkway riff.

[@DVNNY64]

Listened to this song for 7 hours straight while I was at work. F’n banger man. Second best behind Outsider.

[@l.sch.7545]

Nik really the front of modern metal with his twitch streams

[@MCrunchy]

Heard this song live when they came through Philly last week, cant believe how fucking talented they are

[@waytodawn4670]

Never expected this from VOM but its so good 👍 its such a bop. Really shows how melodic they are.

[@Bulletfan2682]

0:34 sleepwalker - Parkway drive 3:11 the trooper - Iron Maiden

[@kylewoollett582]

I really liked this track, wish they would mix Dan louder, VOM bass lines slap

[@v3rninate]

Dude you hear him copy Marc's line? I was like HECK yeah!

[@brunodsozza]

Dude, you're so funny, makes the song even better to listen/watch

[@JordonBeal]

This was a very fun song to work on. Love these gents to death.

[@TheAceOfOnes]

These djents *

[@hanksilman4016]

This song is just an updated 2021 version of Sleepwalker from Parkway Drive and I'm totally okay with that. (Edit: and The Trooper)

[@Rodrigoobx]

Awesome mashup lol

[@mitchwong5582]

I had the exact same thought

[@jonathanstrasburg3609]

Thank you I could not remember for the life of me what song the intro riff reminded me of.

[@matt2862]

With a small touch of intervals

[@tylerstewart4600]

I'm learning sleepwalker right now and that was my first thought haha

[@sysc0mp72]

Awesome! Can't wait for the album

[@shanesteffenhagen9331]

I said the same thing when i heard the trooper riff i couldnt believe it. But that last djent breakdown is typical marc okubo insane riffage.

[@darrennoble1474]

So much good heavy music lately. This should be top40 stuff

[@Stutter-Step]

Not what I expected from VOM but like idk how but it works really well somehow. And the solo I mean come on it’s so cool. Me gusta:)

[@firemetalhead5863]

The intro sounded like Sleepwalker by Parkway Drive 100% and the solo sounded just like the trooper 😂😂😂

[@CaptinPaulx]

Back in 2014/15 I went to a concert where VOM was playing and the singer had bronchitis. So they played their whole set just as an instrumental the and crowd sang all the songs. Awesome.

[@andykaos9426]

There is SO MUCH GOOD MUSIC coming out lately!!!!

[@close13]

Take note that wacky song doesn’t mean bad song. This was unique but still great, VoM has so much talent and this was them flexing that talent and musicianship in different ways.

[@jameswhite7367]

Hearing this song live in Orlando was insane, this band does not miss!

[@oscartaylordrums]

I know this wasn’t quite as good as the last two singles but surely it was still good enough to make Nik noc playlist? Can’t believe it’s not on there at all

[@colintudor66]

They played this in Salt Lake at the DGD concert like a month ago and it was an awesome performance.

[@ThatHurt3d]

Interesting track. I’m a fan. I’m really curious to see how it ties with its location on an album (*crosses fingers*). I think that will make it a more complete song once it ties songs on an album together.

[@alissonsousa1905]

"Is the trooper- WHAT?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Futureism86]

When this song comes on Spotify while I’m driving, everyone else gets to listen to it and I just start vibing.

[@christophermolina5522]

Veil of Madden with that little solo let’s fucking go 😂😂😂

[@VeritabIlIti]

You can't say they're not creative - if you don't like it, wait 20 seconds lol. Solid jam

[@gopez93]

They played it at the DGD tour show other week and it was a really different vibe from viscera and Punisher lol.

[@codyb6849]

U always do an awesome job Nik love it as always an good band man

[@justmakethiswork]

Been listening to this for a few days straight. Its has grown on my insanely!!!

[@arch417powersports]

Veil of Maya is one of my favorites

[@sprice2344]

This is not an insult, it reminds me of both all time low and sleeping with sirens

[@jonessabal8190]

Veil of Maya ft Iron Maiden. Perfect combo.

[@Valhallacl11]

The intro riff sounds like Sleepwalker by parkway drive haha

[@jlynnb1]

serious ERRA vibes for me...and that's a good thing

[@ElaineClush]

Saw this live in KC last month and was absolutely astonished

[@cynicald380]

VOM probably one of my fav newly discovered bands!

[@luiguibici]

i'll stay with the 1st and 2nd album

[@gmdragon117]

OMG I SAW THIS LIVE!!! THIS IS THE SONG 😍😍😍😍😍 AHHHHHH I LOVE IT!! I GOT A VIDEO OF THIS! soooo good man!!

[@ryanegeler6059]

Well this is going into my library now lol.

[@thaddeusk]

They're sounding more like Periphery every year :P

[@ovtheabyss84]

Chorus is going to be stuck in my brain for a while.

[@jeremykarwoski6913]

Top 5 band right here.

[@moneyglitch]

I love this synthwave pre chorus lol, it's so fucking weird but it sounds awesome

[@EV87_]

Veil managed to splash in synthwave and Iron Maiden into one song and it works

[@Skellyinmycloset]

completely off topic but Wage war's track Death roll is something I want to see a reaction of because it's by far the heaviest track on the album, just throwing that out there lmao ps: this track was interesting but I still like viscera way more

[@gabmozes7858]

I think he already reacted to it on Twitch.

[@Skellyinmycloset]

@@gabmozes7858 rip

[@gabmozes7858]

@@Skellyinmycloset you should check out the Nik Nocturnal twitch clips channel, maybe it is on there

[@Anonymous_WaW]

They're so relatable to Periphery. It's insane.

[@AlxAlva]

What about The Phalanx by Trivium?

[@DinoNuggets723]

loved seeing them place this live a few weeks ago they where great

[@Vyngraven]

Trooper riff has been used so many times in history... lets be honest here haha

[@Highway13Productions]

Listening to the song a few times then listening to the trooper its very similar. Not all in the same places but its basically a modern day trooper with different lyrics

[@jarmalofamerica]

The intro reminded me of Sleepwalker by Parkway Drive. This was dope!

[@skydancer171]

Lucas is another level

[@terence1432]

How am i not subbed to this channel? what? anyways, fixed that, man, i really do love veil of maya.

[@7637garrett]

I think that the melody was so fun and catchy. The only issue I had was that they went soft and carried it through the prechorus and chorus in that lower octave. For the chorus it should’ve been sang higher and more belted.

[@BruvvaJosh]

This track is fucking awesome!

[@medreon8549]

This has been on repeat since it came out

[@scottperkins5038]

Might be my favourite track since Matriarch came out.

[@GT-qv1gl]

Based take

[@braianoros438]

I think that the part that sounds like the trooper is made on purpose, maybe like a "tribute" to Maiden

[@joshuakram]

Best single so far other than Members Only

[@vantamr]

Is such a great song, reminds me a little bit to periphery

[@adamabdelfattah9040]

That trooper quote was so unexpected, yet so welcome

[@andrewsharpe7630]

Sick pop song. Sounds like a follow-up to their previous single Members Only; was wondering if they would continue that EDM/pop style. Not sure how I feel about them ripping off Iron Maiden....... what-why?

[@infernapeDLS]

why not! in other genres this is normal to sample or use old phrases. Keep in mind, the trooper is like almost 40 years old. It was super random and thats why it needed to be there haha

[@xxPattyWebsxx]

Marc is a massive Maiden fan, and he said he used The Trooper solo as an homage to them.

[@willejo1337]

You should react to Obstacles with Torrential Rain!

[@erikback3144]

Even tho Brandon was my man . I’m glad veil of maya still has their sound it’s just evolved a bit. I dig this a lot

[@leonfrost2829]

Nik I think they saw your The Trooper video and said "Hey that's a good idea!" Lol! This track is litterly Zoomer Trooper lol. Amazing though!

[@temartin08]

Def got some story of the year and city of evil-era A7X vibes

[@Soniclegacy12GamingZoneStudios]

I feel like so many have forgotten about ’Members Only’ 😂 but this sounds a lot like that in a sense, but I think this one outdoes it

[@progon1135]

No it doesn't. Members only is so much better. The courus is amazing there and the melody too of the song

[@WhoAmIWill]

4:28 really expected him to say bwow wow bwowowo nah beedenowedonendo

[@mangaorigin5333]

There is also a BFMV with a solo that's really close to this one.

[@yasinjak5365]

Scream aim fire

[@GT-qv1gl]

Sounds like they're going back to improving their Matriarch/Eclipse sound instead of False Idol's sound. POG

[@justincary6180]

I never thought veil of maya of all bands would sound like both saosin and Iron Maiden in the same track

[@mishapashchenko6518]

Chorus has a BMTH vibe to it.

[@bkingkaley]

I feel like this is what Parkway Drive would sound like if they had released an album this year!

[@pottertool]

They always deliver

[@dandi-setiawan622]

Amazing song 😍😍😍😍

[@Griffolion0]

The name of the song is the giveaway for the synthwave.

[@dark___passenger7446]

everybody's going with the octanecore nowadays, and I'm all for it