VOLA - Head Mounted Sideways (Official Music Video)

[@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

[@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.

[@Etherian87]

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

[@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 👌👌👌🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dumbstuff2809]

underrated band

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@ajb-drums]

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

[@BangerSoundtracks]

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

[@volaband]

Thank you for listening Daniel:)

[@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.

[@Ironsvillage]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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. 🙏

[@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

[@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.

[@davideljoy]

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

[@Cantarerosoul]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@BO55N355]

They're baaaaaaaaaaack

[@para.podcast]

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

[@ramadirangr8797]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@athmaid]

Hope you can hear the applause of a distant crowd

[@RayTheViking]

Noice

[@Phoenix333Rising]

That bass gives me liiiiiife! Lit af! 🎶🔥🤘🏻💓

[@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

[@dennisfinan7977]

There whole discography is great.

[@swmtothemoon6660]

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

[@aviationsband]

Absolutely HUGE track and video! Congrats on the release guys

[@stefvandenbosch7397]

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

[@ernestomuyalemoujalli5314]

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

[@OneInTheMosh]

Here from the Johari cover. It seems I have a whole new discography to explore...

[@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!

[@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.

[@kmeadows78]

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

[@volaband]

💙

[@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.

[@Krimson5pride]

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

[@TexasISPDude]

this song is beautiful. Blood has been spilled. I’m saying goodbye for now.

[@LATEprogband]

Oh boy, it's here!

[@markpriss]

Finally a band that is trying to be creative. So fed up with these bands popping up trying to do same old shit we’ve been hearing for the past 20 years!

[@protaloffical3998]

Blown. Away. Again.

[@ManleyReviews]

Enhance, enhance..... Im in.

[@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!

[@athmaid]

Props to the choreographers/dancers, really adds to eerie vibe of the video imho

[@simoneneri2035]

I'm in tears

[@gabrieloliveira4970]

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

[@markedwards664]

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

[@buGandarela]

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!

[@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 :-)

[@HersgoryJigurda]

The main riff is truly a masterpiece. It's got everyithing prog metal has been trying to achieve in as simple of a form as possible.

[@squard_ru]

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

[@xaviersykora]

Production is out of this world to the point where it is back in this world but then back out again FUCK dudes, keep it coming.

[@flewprettygood8911]

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

[@justinbishop6878]

Gay

[@zhill1184]

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

[@lordgigapiller]

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

[@GianProgg666]

This slaps real hard! Really love this one! 🌈❤🙌

[@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.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

insanely beautiful

[@zmby6785]

cover coming??

[@SamBrockmann]

That bass is THICC!

[@alleroif133]

This is the kind of song that reinforces my eternal and unconditional love for progressive metal. 🖤

[@77pointfive]

Damn it VOLA, you are SO underrated. 💔

[@SUNBORN]

that Vildjharta vibe is savage, thanks for yet another masterpiece VOLA!

[@paulwillson3081]

Well I've found my new favourite VOLA song. This is absoultely next level. Perfect song structure. The melody is iconic of VOLAs identity and the band have really built on the heaviness of inmazes and the song writing skills of their latest record. If their new album is anything like this there will be absolutely no doubt that they will be at the forefront of the worlds modern prog scene. Incredible song. Well done lads!

[@volaband]

Thank you Paul:)

[@sortseer3264]

Sometimes I pretend the like and dislike ratio is two forces colliding, this one has flawless victory written all over it.

[@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.

[@domjfante8140]

Absolutely obsessed with this song. Someday I'm going to hear them play it in a stadium.

[@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

[@StingrayForLife]

It's called VOLA because it's fly, yo

[@cleverunicorn]

I am GRINNING so huge - while headbanging, of course! VOLA makes me feel FIERCELY HAPPY. Thank you for this gift, guys!! 🤘😁⚡🖤💖

[@SypticParasite]

I can't believe that after all these years this band still kickass, yet they are so fucking underrated.

[@OrionMelodyMusic]

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

[@MarcelaBovio]

Stef Broks brought me here, and boy am I glad he did! Loving this track!!

[@kieronlarcombe3023]

VOLA single handedly saving 2020

[@HB-yn8hf]

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

[@ignamax08]

I feel lucky for knowing about you VOLA

[@drphdmd7064]

I think we all do

[@gamerboydk484]

I LOVE VOLA

[@onil9732]

Can't wait guys!!

[@cringelorddivine9337]

This is the most unique and interesting song I've heard in the genre in a really long time.

[@GhANeC]

🎵 Bring out your forces, bring out your crosses now

[@jeylanjones2812]

Strikes all my standards for quality prog. The melodies, the tone of the instruments, vocalists soothing and sometimes erie voice. Vola you have my deepest admiration! Truly a league of your own.