VOLA - Head Mounted Sideways (Official Music Video)

► Stream & download 'Head Mounted Sideways' here: listen.volaban...
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Our new album 'WITNESS' is out now via Mascot Records.
Produced by Asger Mygind
Drums recorded at Top Floor Studios
Mixed & mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios
Video created by Tuomas Kurikka and Patrik Nuorteva of Riivata Visuals
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📓 Head Mounted Sideways lyrics
We should let the mud consume this thing we built.
80 years of drooling turned to streams of filth.
Wounds appearing underneath the skin we killed.
Head mounted sideways to shun the guilt.
Swirling daggers carve their way to open space.
Pointy nails embedded into ashtrays.
Promises of healing failed to be fulfilled.
Head mounted sideways to shun the guilt.
Bring out your forces.
Bring out your crosses now.
There’s a lifeline breaking in this frost.
To see through fingers the purge that lingers on.
There’s a lifeline breaking in this frost.
Bring back my bed.
Bring back the voice that fled.
Bring back my name.
Replay my talkshow game.
Blood has been spilled.
I’m saying goodbye for now.
Watching the mill turning around somehow.
#VOLA #headmountedsideways
VOLA - Head Mounted Sideways (Official Music Video)
Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal, Prog, Djent, Rock

[@NikNocturnal]

This is pure art

[@volaband]

Thank you Nik!

[@TavitoCarbone]

i was waiting for your reaction

[@Joseph-R]

@@TavitoCarbone Same man, I feel like VOLA needs some big reactors to help with their fan base. Hoping we could get some.

[@MrWiggnuts]

Came to the comments to make sure you were here.

[@atthecore4560]

Nice to know you like Vola too.

[@Scorge120]

The bass tone makes up 99.8% of the mass of the solar system

[@volaband]

Yep!

[@assadhanna6581]

@@volaband you have tgk

[@mistabobdobalina7319]

🤣🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Scorge120]

@@volaband Looking forward to seeing you guys in Montreal on Sunday! \m/

[@Scorge120]

Yep, that was probably the best show of all time for me lol

[@mariagheata2133]

Status update: VOLA is still the best band in existence.

[@julesc7626]

All scientists agree on this one!

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

Confirmed.

[@loz2590]

10/10 doctors recommend

[@semaj_5022]

Absolute fact

[@SovietSxn]

Damn right 👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KRIMHDrummer]

What a phenomenal song and video! Krimh approves! 🔥

[@riivatavisuals]

Thank you sir!

[@LLCoolPeas]

Krimh! That's a name I haven't heard in a while. Used to listen to your solo stuff on here. Are you still producing material? I'll have a look meanwhile. Peace ✌️

[@ZGoughy69]

Holy hell. The god himself. The man that got me into metal. Yup. I’m going through EVERYTHING you’ve posted in the past like 10 years now

[@volaband]

💙

[@lucekthesatan4690]

@@LLCoolPeas He's just on his way to new solo album

[@freezingmoon5663]

Chorus and bridge : Steven Wilson would be proud Rest of the song: Meshuggah would be proud I'm so proud to be a fan of this band, I love this music beyond comprehension

[@Duckvan79]

By the end I was hearing approving nods from Sleep Token too 🤟🏽

[@manuelveractor]

Porcupine Djentree, jeje (Really I like very much the song & the video. Thanks Vola).

[@DutBeardy]

3:11 Textures would be proud

[@lew0013]

@@DutBeardy and loathe would be proud too

[@xnflg3074]

@@DutBeardy I'm so sad we'll never have another Drawing Circles or Silhouettes. They were truly an amazing band during that era.

[@KaNe1493]

Please be heavy. I neeeeed the heavy. Glad the boys are still going and I can't wait for the third album!

[@thomaspetit9543]

it's fucking heavy. one of their best songs imo, loved it

[@KaNe1493]

Fuck yes it's heavy! It's like a perfect blend of the first and second album. I love it!

[@aureliomoreira3860]

4:11 OMG

[@volaband]

We are exhilarated to present to you our brand new single ‘HEAD MOUNTED SIDEWAYS’. Produced by Asger Mygind and mixed & mastered by Jacob Hansen (Katatonia, Evergrey, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy among others), the song moves into new sonic territory with what is probably our most expansive production to date. To explore the song visually we reached out to the young, upcoming Finnish director duo Riivata Visuals, who built a world from scratch around the track and added their own dark and energetic twist. Stream & download the track 'Head Mounted Sideways' here: smarturl.it/Vola-MLG

[@bjornlakenstrazen2186]

Jacob Hansen is one of the best mixers ever for metal! He did a great job once again. I met him at ProgPower USA when his band Pyramaze played! He was so nice

[@HunterEdge]

Vola dudes I'm so proud of you! I love this! Any chance you have plans to sell tabs for this??

[@volaband]

@@HunterEdge Yea I think we'll make tabs for the upcoming record:) All the best, Nicolai, VOLA.

[@Scape452]

Wow this is good! Vola to the max. So happy to have some new music from you guys.

[@InteractionImplants]

Potentially your best track yet! I hope y'all continue to push this envelope in the future.

[@Erazus4]

The VOLA identity really shines in this song. Fantastic.

[@AsmusThomsen]

Dare one say the Inmazes is strong with this one :-)

[@Erazus4]

@@AsmusThomsen To me, this is more like part 2 of Smartfriend from Applause Of A Distant Crowd :D

[@shaunbukhuth4410]

@@Erazus4 Exactly my thought. It's pretty much an evolved version/ next chapter of Smartfriend.

[@caseyjay8097]

I'm lucky my head is mounted at all after jamming to this tune..

[@jadedjay7861]

Im surprised my speakers held up

[@benilak]

Haha, brilliant

[@DLGreen]

I'm just now discovering Vola. I don't know how that is even possible. I've heard 3 songs and I'm mind blown. This is my new favorite band no question.

[@ZepyhrLight]

facts

[@BO55N355]

My dude, I'm so lucky I found them super early on in their career. Actual religious music.

[@semaj_5022]

Bro right? I was instantly hooked. Half the time I hear a new band I like it's "I'll check em out more later." VOLA? Nahh I heard I think Smartfriend and then spent the next however long just binging all their shit. Shot straight into my top 3 immediately

[@ghostysgambit4600]

VOLA literally is the biggest underdog I know. has less than 10k subs, produces quality music like they have 10 million. Ive been loving your music for years, and I can't wait to see you guys blow up!

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

We need to help them blow up. This is the kind of special music that is best introduced to people one-on-one. Every new fan brings more.

[@amjan]

I think the biggest underdog is the Swedish Andromeda.

[@athmaid]

@@amjan they are not releasing anything anymore though so no wonder

[@amjan]

@@athmaid That hasn't changed anything.

[@thallakai]

@@athmaid wdym? their new album drops in may.

[@caixiuying8901]

I really liked everything on Inmazes but this is fucking nuts 10/10

[@volaband]

Thank you Marcello:)

[@kuponokaaiawaawa464]

You got them to respond you mad lad

[@Ironsvillage]

The chord progressions in this song are so good, you guys actually live in 3020 don't you?

[@Niamorg1007]

That's it. We've always known, but now it's factual: VOLA are part of the big prog scene of our time, alongside Leprous, Haken and Caligula's Horse. This album is going to be HUGE.

[@benlong495]

Don't forget Soen! All of them together are like, my absolute favorites right now

[@sinstinct]

@@benlong495 I am exactly at this point now. It is impossible to stop listening to both Vola and Soen

[@dansourile5444]

Wow, you just listed by 3 favorite bands! Assuming we are probably similar in musical taste (I, too, really enjoy VOLA), I will add a few others I am hopeful will join that list as big names: Earthside, Ihlo, Soen, Rendezvous Point. (I'd also argue that probably TesseracT should be on this list!)

[@chandlermcdonald529]

I listen to a lot of Prog Metal and Djent. Somehow I have never heard of those bands. I am very glad I looked at this comment section. Thank you.

[@Oh_its_Mike]

@@chandlermcdonald529 Haken is fucking nutty. Have fun with them.

[@KingdomOfApple]

V - Consistently a O - Phenomenonally L - Good A - Band I tried.

[@cmr2153]

V-ery O-bviously L-ightyears A-head something like that?

[@jameshart3879]

Agreed!!!!

[@manasyadav1993]

@@cmr2153 your comment is so much better than OPs stupid comment. I'm liking his comment just because of yours.

[@KingdomOfApple]

@@manasyadav1993 thanks.

[@cthulpaspawn]

lmfao

[@hkleider]

Is the song and the video about how technology has failed to fulfill its promise of bringing people closer together, and instead has made us less empathetic to each other? It would fit with the theme of Applause of a Distant Crowd.

[@13lucy12]

I feel that Vola needs waaaay more recognition.. their music in general is phenomenal and this album is absolutely pure gold that has to be heard till the furthest future

[@almypal666]

These guys are good, like "could support Gojira on tour" good.

[@volaband]

Would be lovely:)

[@MotoHikes]

Fuck that. Gojira should support these guys. EDIT: I love Gojira. But Vola are just on a whole different level musically.

[@lolotheguitarhero]

@@MotoHikes It's not the same music style. Nice music by the way

[@semaj_5022]

Honestly I'd love that tour. Gojira is my favorite group, no disrespect to VOLA(top 5, no question), but I feel like the high level musicianship, shared prog nature, but notable contrast in style would make for an amazing complete show.

[@HersgoryJigurda]

Gojira is massively overrated. Especially the newer stuff.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

That. Bass. Tone. Seriously, this is great, like "Smartfriend" but more expansive and exciting, really, really excited for the record! Expecting to hear some some novelties too.

[@ryang3225]

I’m sayin. That bass is splurgin

[@ajb-drums]

Ok, I need a plan. I need to wait until nightfall, keep the room dark, and break out the headphones.

[@cosmotheghoul]

Katatonia + Sybreed had a baby and dressed the kid with a Meshuggah band shirt. This is brilliant.

[@Perdeler85]

Sybreed ♡

[@bjornlakenstrazen2186]

i can hear a tad bit of Sybreed in this track :) GOD I LOVE SLAVE DESIGN

[@cosmotheghoul]

@@AzathothsAlarmClock And Shadow Domain 😉

[@soundofmuzakk]

This is the most VOLA song ever. Its like a blend of the band’s history. What a fantastic tune. 🤟🏻

[@danielzimmer3750]

Love the vocal effect on the verses, makes them sound filthy.

[@athmaid]

Hope you can hear the applause of a distant crowd

[@RayTheViking]

Noice

[@raffaelcruz7708]

I had the life-time privilege to watch them live in São Paulo, Brazil. It was such a great and unique concert. Their sound quality in live performance is amazing!

[@ehohackner]

caralho, queria ter ido. nem sou de SP e acabei de conhecer a banda

[@davideljoy]

This is the album I’ve been waiting all year! I can’t wait!

[@jesperschultz5568]

Probably the best produced prog song of the decade. Drummer is made of the darkest matter. F… he’s good. Bass sound ridiculous. Keys are eternal. And Mr. Mygind… phenomenal. Make more… lots more. 🙏

[@BangerSoundtracks]

TUNE! Excuse me while I dive through your back catalogue!

[@volaband]

Thank you for listening Daniel:)

[@Squiddit]

VOLA, your album Applause of a Distant Crowd is currently, without exaggeration, my favourite album of all time. I could gush about it all day, but one of the things I love about it is it's variety, having heavy songs, mellow songs, songs that mix heaviness with mellowness, yet all giving a powerful feeling of absolute bliss and euphoria. Although I still really like Inmazes, it's not quite the absolute masterpiece that is Applause in my opinion. So I admit, I was a little bit worried when I saw the new single that you might have listened to the people who wanted you to go back to the heavy style of Inmazes and lose the magic of Applause. Listening to it now, and I am not disappointed in the slightest. It's quite a bit heavier than anything on Applause, but you haven't lost the dynamic songwriting that made that album great, and have recaptured the magic of that album, while still evolving and refining your sound further rather than trying to make the same album twice, and for that I applaud you (no pun intended) and could not be more hyped for your next album. Much love from Australia, and thank you for everything ❤️

[@Homm3dude88]

Never thought you'd be able to mix pop with something as heavy as vildhjarta. But here it is, a truly volatile combination, beautifully contained within the palms of artisanal hands.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

If you liked this, I have a strong suspicion you'll love Loathe. I jokingly call them Defthjarta haha. Their latest record 'I Let It In And It Took Everything' is extremely high on my best of list for this year. Highly recommended if you haven't heard of them!

[@Physyadelic]

@@franlovelsimic8421 YES

[@subarufreak4237]

Also highly recommend Loathe. I Let It In and It Took Everything is brilliant.

[@vattghern1003]

@@franlovelsimic8421 Spotting Loveloth under prog videos counter: 12

[@franlovelsimic8421]

@@vattghern1003 only 12?? Pfft, rookie numbers!

[@xcryanx]

Guys, I'm losing my mind. I've been listening to this song periodically since its release and I'm only not realizing it's not Head MOUNTAIN Sideways.

[@volaband]

hehe lol:)

[@johnnyrokkit]

I was captivated by the intro and so relieved he didn’t start screaming/growling. New fan here!

[@gabrieloliveira4970]

omg, how could i believe im gonna have an opportunity to behold VOLA right here in Brazil! So excited to see yall live

[@brimoore2007]

I knew it was going to be amazing, but how the hell? I mean, really? This song takes you on an emotional journey unlike any song ever written before it. It pushes you to the edge with those nasty opening riffs, then it holds you with the melodic chorus. This song is pure genius. You can hear the chemistry in the band.

[@robertgyiran]

I'm a simple man: I hear a new VOLA-song, I instantly fell in love with it.

[@oriiicuzz6698]

Vola like what are you doing ? Who are you? Like is this heaven for real?

[@kmeadows78]

Your melodies and heaviness are the perfect balance! Thank you for creating such amazingly beautiful music 🤘

[@volaband]

💙

[@micheleporcu2287]

Vola + Tesseract..stil the BEST thing that happened to music in the last years

[@UndeadSasuke34]

I've been last year at a small metal festival here in Romania (ticket was like 20 euros), where Leprous + Tesseract + Vola played. The guy who invited all 3 of them at the same place is a genius

[@micheleporcu2287]

@@UndeadSasuke34 hey lucky you ! WHAT a concert that must have been :O WOW !!!

[@Correactor]

This song has so much going for it. There's five different kinds of vocals(robot, strong chorus, soft bridge, scream, outro speaking voice), the electronic effects are off the wall(reminds me of Rammstein) and match perfectly with the other instruments even though they refuse to play anything simple. Also the chorus is one of the best I've ever heard. VOLA is going far.

[@westcoastbrotha]

I love this review. I was wondering why I found this song so captivating and you gave way to several reasons beyond what many may even realize is right in front of their eyes and ears. Mine included. I too absolutely love the chorus of this song!!!! Rammstein is also my favorite band so I appreciated that reference lol. Much love and respect friend.

[@Correactor]

@@westcoastbrotha Hey, much appreciated for the kind words. Gotta give credit where it's due, this band is brilliant.

[@Etherian87]

Earlier my friend said to me "stop everyting, you need to listen to VOLA." my friend is correct

[@kmgraphic.design]

That break down at the end is perfectly balanced, can’t get enough of it.

[@dublinoseven3279]

I finally stopped listening to “These Black Claws” long enough to give this a listen. I’ll be splitting time between the two now.

[@maybeawizard]

There is some quality of a rare, few artists that know just how to get a frequency dialed in. It presents itself as audio but, in actuality, uses that medium as a trojan horse to get to something deeper, maybe even profound. Bjork was a master of this. I can't think of any other examples at the moment, probably because the hair on the back of my neck is still standing up. I truly appreciate the care that was taken in bringing these sounds together for us.

[@StMalk]

What the hell, this music is something out of this world

[@csabi115]

Guys. After many many years of listening to prog, I have no idea idea how the hell I haven't known about you. I am ashamed of myself. This is pure awesomeness.

[@dennisfinan7977]

There whole discography is great.

[@sergeidanilov5830]

Всего 400 к. Просмотров .люди сошли с ума .это шедеврище.мужики лабайте.люблю вашу музыку.

[@perfectmachine6167]

This should have been called smart friend Pt 2. I DIG THIS.. VOLA has got their sound nailed: you guys release amazing songs..but always seem to amaze me more with every release. Looking so forward to the new album. 💥

[@Enemyofthenewworldorder]

Exactly what I was saying!!

[@Cantarerosoul]

This is the new wave of metal, i love it!!!!! Talented people!

[@squard_ru]

A little more, and we will hear it ... yes ... exactly, just a couple of hours, I will survive ... probably

[@ramadirangr8797]

I'm not crying at to how amazing this song is, you are.

[@SamWurth99]

This whole album is a masterpiece. It’s been a long time since I was this happy about stumbling upon something. My best friend and I have been nerding out about every song since release. Thank you for the fantastic music!

[@indigodsm8429]

Gud hvor er det smukt. Jeg er medtaget imod tåre af sætningen "We hold/owned(?) your crosses now". Genialt, tekst på nummer på højde med religiøse tekster, bare udsøgt udmelding. Thank you VOLA for making Heavy Art. You Rock

[@indigodsm8429]

jeg kunne lytte til delen; "we know it's your forces - we hold/owned(?) your crosses now" 50 gange uden at blive træt af det. Vil i forkæle mig, så laver I er en remix på minimum 10 minutter af dette fænomenale nummer, med flere faser af den mind-blowing tekst i omkvædet.

[@markedwards664]

Literally one of the absolute highlights of 2020 for me. This is absolutely EPIC!!

[@firebirdfreespirit8414]

Djenty goodness. Love VOLA so much. Cant wait for Manchester

[@lordgigapiller]

I need this album stat, these singles get better with every listen

[@andredelooff4225]

I'm delighted I came at this song! Sounds great!

[@volaband]

Thank you Andre:)

[@flewprettygood8911]

I’ve listened to this song 10 times today. Great vocals and music. Love it!

[@justinbishop6878]

Gay

[@chrstphrppl]

Love to see them getting heavier again! 😍

[@ignamax08]

I feel lucky for knowing about you VOLA

[@drphdmd7064]

I think we all do

[@matthew2897]

I am now calling that A.I. image of the singer Prog-metal Soul Daddy. Just felt it deep in my soul.

[@BorgliMovies]

3:03 and onward. I can't be the only one feeling this.

[@davogotland]

it's absolutely amazing

[@aureliomoreira3860]

4:11 OMG

[@stri8ted]

This this even legal?

[@JoHarm96]

Oh I felt it. Then when his vocals kicked in, I was taken to a whole other plane of existence.

[@RayneArt]

You aren't

[@aguyinlove]

Damn guys where have you been all this time? I yearn for more

[@ernestomuyalemoujalli5314]

Band and Musicians who still give us hope, good quality Rock is alive.

[@barcisz1950]

Can’t stop listening. Need new VOLA soon!

[@volaband]

We are on it!

[@barcisz1950]

💙

[@volaband]

@@barcisz1950 💙

[@swmtothemoon6660]

It never ceases to amaze me how every song this band makes tends to cause the hair on the back of my neck to stand up; chills every time.

[@simonr344]

That bass tone and snare drum is ridiculous

[@protaloffical3998]

Blown. Away. Again.

[@zaio15_DarioMannu_DM-DrumCover]

No vabbè.... TANTA ROBA! Majestic!! Awesome song and album! Grazie e ciao da Milano, Italy! \../

[@volaband]

Thank you. And many greetings from Denmark!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

insanely beautiful

[@zmby6785]

cover coming??

[@HB-yn8hf]

That intensity shift bit that starts at 4:40 is just something else.

[@simoneneri2035]

I'm in tears

[@swmtothemoon6660]

Thank you soooooo much for posting the lyrics in the description. Every musician should take heed.

[@niendumb]

I am here two days before release to say: This will be sick! Thanks guys for releasing music in this otherwise shitty year🤘🏻

[@niendumb]

After hearing the song: This was absolutely sick!!!! Love it and love you guys!

[@markosgraveyard]

Nice song, I like the Tenet vibe with the electronic bit at the opening.

[@OrionMelodyMusic]

Dude, you guys need more recognition! Your music is fantastic, always maintaining a certain heaviness while being very melodic!

[@stormblast-lu]

amazing, the end part is perfect

[@GhANeC]

🎵 Bring out your forces, bring out your crosses now

[@TheMatthewIsland]

The good side of the corona pandemic - VOLA got enough time to produce excellent songs again!! Going to a VOLA-Concert one day... noted!!

[@aviationsband]

Absolutely HUGE track and video! Congrats on the release guys

[@brunogandarela1707]

que banda incrível, essa atmosfera industrial com esse vocal é algo divinamente lindo!!! ainda sonho em ver vocês no Brasil, assim como tivemos soen, leprous, haken e caligulas horse... venham o quanto antes!

[@Krimson5pride]

This song alone outshines everything they have done. Yes, their earlier materials were ethereal indeed, but this one blows aways everything in existence.

[@jadedsun619]

One advert on Facebook. I come to YT to search, and I'm not disappointed. Love the song, love the visuals within the video. Brand new fan achieved. 👍

[@Squiddit]

If you like this, please check out their album Applause of a Distant Crowd!! It's currently without exaggeration my favourite album of all time, the amount of bliss and euphoria I get from that whole album is unrivalled at the moment. Cannot recommend it enough ❤️

[@volaband]

Very happy to hear that:)

[@alexG-xj7ff]

Oh how I love this unique sound and songwriting of 'Vola'...another brilliant song from them,groovy,ethereal,nostalgic,heavy..close your eyes and float.

[@stefvandenbosch7397]

Absolutely on every radio stations! Promoting the new 2020✌️✌️✌️✌️👍

[@dogs4ever1000]

Love your music so much! It's kinda dreamy and extraterrestrial and the lyrics are always bomb and fit great to the sound. So glad I found you! ❤🤟🏼🎸

[@zhill1184]

Just went down a music rabbit hole for the last 4 hours. Well worth it. I am 100% here for VOLA.

[@samwalsh2808]

This better come with a frickin album, i only discovered this band a few months back and it was like i was looking for this band to fill a void in myself music wise and then i found it. Played these guys too death. So happy for new songs! Thankyou VOLA i’m sure i won’t be let down.

[@BO55N355]

They're baaaaaaaaaaack

[@earthskyresonance8534]

The message, the lyrics, the journey, the synths, the vocoder, this f**king EPIC chorus... You guys are awesome, so many thank you for being part of humanity and for what you bring to our ears and hearts :-)

[@OzLeedsCrew]

Summers coming, VOLA new song, Covid19 is fucking off, good times Down Under

[@CrashingWaves-dm6oi]

Never heard of VOLA until this song but right around 0:55 is what got me hooked. Can't wait for their new album if this is how all their songs sound

[@johnnyrokkit]

You were AMAZING in Los Angeles at the Troubador!!!! Thank you and I hope to see you again 🤘❤️🤘

[@SamBrockmann]

That bass is THICC!

[@binzianer]

Love the vocoder (?) vocals in the beginning paired with the gut wrenching riff

[@garytackett8426]

Made me think of Soundwave from Transformers Generation One

[@dumbstuff2809]

underrated band

[@kilipeti]

Holy SHIT! New LP when? I cannot tell you guys how much I dig your music! Seeing you live in Budapest was truly a phenomenal, inspirational experience!

[@raysucre6320]

Yes!!!! Im so pumped for more vola!!!!

[@danielh299]

i am in love since the first time i saw Vola with Hirscheffekt. Awesome!

[@JuanDavidCastilloM]

The song keeps the VOLA style we all love but somehow it has been improved at the same time. Thanks for such a great song!