VOLA - Smartfriend (Official Video)

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Official music video for Smartfriend, from Applause Of A Distant Crowd, which will be released on Oct 12th 2018.
Video directed by Craig Murray: / craigmurrayfilm
SMARTFRIEND
Eighty pounds of me have turned to cipher and debris in preparation of a future moving in.
I was not sufficient with a low nocturnal vision and resilient but retrograding skin.
Sure I am excited to be happily invited, though a wire has been gnawing like a mole.
This is not the lie I had expected to apply, when I was dragging my deformity down the hole.
I am fit for every stage of labor in the golden age of marrying technology and mind.
Thanks to the ambition of my physical edition I am taller than the man I left behind.
I have good intentions, but a few of my extensions are sharpening the ending of a pole.
This is not the lie I had expected to apply, when I was dragging my deformity down the hole.
This is what you made of me, a big mistake.
This is what you gave to me, another traitor.
A failed creator.
VOLA on tour:
Phronesis EU Tour 2018
MONUMENTS
VOLA
KADINJA
ATLAS
05.10. - COLOGNE (DE) Euroblast Festival
06.10. - AARAU (CH) Kiff
07.10. - KARLSRUHE (DE) Substage
08.10. - MUNICH (DE) Backstage
09.10. - NEUNKIRCHEN (DE) Reithalle
10.10. - DRESDEN (DE) Club Puschkin
12.10. - VICENZA (IT) CS Bocciodromo
13.10. - MILAN (IT) Circolo Svolta
14.10. - FLORENCE (IT) Cycle Club
15.10. - VIENNA (AT) Arena
17.10. - ZAGREB (HR) Mocvara
19.10. - SOFIA (BG) Universiada Hall East
20.10. - BUCHAREST (RO) Fabrica
21.10. - CLUJ NAPOCA (RO) Form Space
22.10. - BUDAPEST (HU) Blue Hell
23.10. - WARSAW (PL) Poglos
24.10. - BERLIN (DE) Bi Nuu
25.10. - HAMBURG (DE) Kaiserkeller
26.10. - SOBORG (DK) Richter Gladsaxe
28.10. - ROESELARE (BE) De Verlichte Geest
29.10. - NIJMEGEN (NL) Doomroosje
30.10. - PARIS (FR) Backstage By The Mill
31.10. - NANTES (FR) Scene Michelet
01.11. - HAARLEM (NL) Patronaat
02.11. - WORTHING (UK) Bar 42 (SOLD OUT)
03.11. - LEEDS (UK) Damnation Fest+
04.11. - CARDIFF (UK) The Globe
05.11. - GLASGOW (UK) G2
06.11. - BELFAST (UK) Foundry
07.11. - DUBLIN (IE) Voodoo Lounge
08.11. - MANCHESTER (UK) Fac251
09.11. - LONDON (UK) The Dome
10.11. - SHEFFIELD (UK) Corporation (NEW DATE)
11.11. - BRISTOL (UK) MacMillan Fest+
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[@RockFeed]

Thank you for creating this work of art. You will be on our top 10 rock albums of 2018.

[@mateusfranco5710]

This band deserves more credit

[@smokejc]

and they're fantastic live.

[@grogmaninteractive]

Yeah they are amazing

[@Joseph-R]

Been saying this since Inmazes blew me away in 2016. Every friends I've showed has loved this band; they'll get the credit they deserve in time.

[@cynthetikmusic]

so much more

[@Qwerty-ks8dn]

They need to be pushed, but unfortunately very few record companies want to promote good music. They have great commercial potential.

[@drumsno]

That guitar tone could be the best guitar tone I've ever heard

[@volaband]

Thanks! :)

[@iDoqz]

the bass really growls!

[@donniedarko444]

How many people knowing this would literally be ill to admit that it's a Line 6 tone... not only for the guitar but for the bass as well, I believe..???

[@Quinceps]

But how can you isolate it from that distorted bass?

[@smokejc]

There's so many things that make this song great: 1. That bass tone. 2. That guitar tone. 3. Those fucking riffs are insane. 4. Ghost notes, yum. 5. The lyrics. Gotta love this band.

[@TheNidzhat88]

Thelema 6. and the awesome vocals too!

[@smokejc]

@@TheNidzhat88 should have mentioned that.

[@XoulCarlos]

i respectfully dissagre.. its the synth that enters at 1.58.. this is f mesmerizing, makes the song stick in your head

[@jobvanderdoelen6512]

The synth lines are great too

[@persianboy666x]

You forgot cat 😹

[@Golegator]

VOLA is the evolution of metal

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

Without a doubt! We need to promote the shit out of them, they deserve great success.

[@notredame3727]

How is this evolution of metal?

[@bananaempijama]

Revolution really

[@Quinceps]

That is, when they sound metal.

[@nnnooowwwaaayyy]

These dudes are something else. The tone of the guitars is amazing but as a drummer, shout out to Adam. Incredible musicality and maturity in his playing. Doesn’t over play ever, fantastic music!!

[@garytackett8426]

Meshuggah, Tool, and Nine Inch Nails had a leviathan of a band.. VOLA

[@smokejc]

add Karnivool to that mix.

[@amjan]

Well said. Karnivool are so much more than Tool ever dared to be.

[@jorah76]

A bit of Mew as well, then it's spot on

[@higler.]

Nah, I don't enjoy any of those bands but VOLA is truly amazing.

[@MajorD]

I’m hearing these influences within this song - Faith No More / Helmet / 12 Foot Ninja. This tune gets LOUD when it wants to.

[@SEATACx]

2:50 is one of the best grooves I’ve ever heard

[@thegreatpoo2electricboogal318]

Whoever edited this video is awesome!

[@czerviik]

My pants couldn't get shat more gracefully.

[@HamsterWheelGaming]

Ever since I heard Inmazes I've been in love with this band. I've been in a bit of a musical slump for so long, not sure where I had to turn to after hearing Animals as Leaders, The Contortionist, Between the Buried and Me, Native Construct and many more. VOLA has completely caught me off guard and it's been my favorite listen of 2018, can't wait to hear the album guys!

[@lkwalden7]

Hamsterwheel Absolutely. I discovered their stuff last year, and they're one of my favorites. Haken is coming out with a new album too! It's going to be a good year.

[@DOCMETAL665]

Sounds like you need some Leprous in your life.

[@JoHarm96]

saaaaaaaaame

[@amjan]

Haaa!!! I only came here to add Leprous to his list :) Leprous "Coal" is the place to start. Pozdro.

[@danielmagner7932]

Try Caligula's Horse!

[@pierogi5359]

I remember getting a random tip from a friend to check out this band Vola a couple of years ago, and listened to them on Spotify. They only had like 250 listeners on Spotify, and I remember telling myself that this group WILL be huge one day. They have come a long way since then, and this doesn't disappoint.

[@suhaandevavarapu6319]

This song is insane. The guitar gives this DOOM ETERNAL feeling.

[@chrishood6514]

I feel like it’s impossible to have a favorite song from these guys.

[@father042]

I just love how tis band can go from beautiful soft and poppy tracks like Ghosts and vertigo into something so heavy yet melodic like this song and Whaler. VOLA are easily the best djent band behind Meshuggah in my opinion. They blow the competition out of the water.

[@mattduke4359]

Check out night verses especially their album called From the Gallery of Sleep

[@iDoqz]

I know this is unpopular but I would say VOLA is even better than Meshuggah because Meshuggah is missing out on the happy/pop/melodic elements that VOLA adds. I would listen to VOLA over Meshuggah, but Meshuggah is still great.

[@ernestomuyalemoujalli5314]

long time ago bands forgot about making attractive videos, but this one has a lot of art and content, that without saying yet that this track really surprised me, the sound is very innovative, this band is unique between its genre, i didn't really expect this, i want to listen the entire album now and please guys, make a tour to US, it'd have great if you guys had joined to leprous and haken to their north american tour

[@thegreatpoo2electricboogal318]

ernesto muyale Yes! Please tour US Vola! :)

[@rushzil2112]

Bent Knee is also incredible though, can't wait to see them with Leprous. Just discovered Vola tonight, would definitely be a great addition to the lineup or a great band to tour with Pain of Salvation.

[@preisseldrums]

That main riff and chorus are KILLER! Welcome back, gentlemen.

[@Thiago_Mamute]

So guys, i'm from Brazil and i "discover" this awesome band on the last week... And i'm fall in love for your music. Everything is just awesome: the vocal melodies, the bass lines, the drum grooves, the keyboard arrangements, the guitar riffs, the Contemporary lyric themes... Each piece of each song fits perfectly in its proper places and provokes sensations that are difficult to describe. I hope that when things get back to normal with all that shit from COVID-19, you can go on a tour here in South America. Anyway, I wish you success and that Witness is as killer as AFDC. Brazilian hugs.

[@earworm]

This band is so good, they sound like VOLA.

[@MJ-vd8bj]

The transition from the post-chorus to the breakdown is nuts

[@iseeu-fp9po]

I came across this band by chance through the Spotify algorithm as I was walking to work the other day and I love it! Rock on, danish vikings!

[@michaelriddle8375]

Still love this vid

[@volaband]

Same

[@michaelriddle8375]

@@volaband The level of detail ,effort, and depth speak volumes to what being a artist means. I hope yall been doing great! I listened to every work of art y'all make always hearing a different perspective and soundscape inspiring myself and I'm sure others to venture further in music.

[@comaproductions3288]

Probably one of the most disturbing and yet one of the best music videos I've seen in a longtime.

[@zeroblue720]

Those raw, back-breaking riffs are making me feel like I'm being slammed into the earth, good lord.

[@freezingmoon5663]

Music like this should not be possible. I love this band to pieces, can't get enough of their music. They have to become more known, seriously, for the well-being of humanity.

[@TruantReacts]

Breathtaking!

[@Qwerty-ks8dn]

The best of the three early songs, and they are all very good.

[@smokejc]

I keep coming back to this. It's so good.

[@flowerforvase]

This is beyond perfection. Never stop, please. Love from Brazil 💕

[@zaccaz153]

This is absolutely amazing. I cannot stop listening. All of their choruses are just so huge and melodic. Love it.

[@PontschPauPau3451]

I have listened to this song so many times since it was released. I didn't think VOLA could outdo themselves after Inmazes, but they somehow managed to become catchier AND heavier. This song gives me chills just like Gutter Moon did when I first heard it.

[@garytackett8426]

2:34.. Absolutely pummeling

[@snoophogg1177]

Gary Tackett Damn! Djent Helmet.

[@garytackett8426]

So true! Wilma's Rainbow-ish!

[@CNFAband]

Congratulations on the new single, guys! We are all very excited for the record!

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

This is a new sound for you guys and yet it still meets the same high standard of quality you guys have delivered before. I'm very excited for the new album!

[@Apopheniomind]

This is disturbing... F... Goooood.... I love each instrument... But that bass!!!! I f... Love it!!

[@Ashgrimm]

This band is amazing. This song is amazing. Cant wait for the whole album.

[@evolagenda]

Love it can't wait for the album

[@BottleRocket11]

Absolutely incredible! I wasn't sure how y'all would follow Inmazes given how perfect it was, but this sounds of all the promise in the world! Looking forward to the full release!

[@goodafternoongoodeveningan5773]

This is incredible. It reminds of Steven Wilson on steroids

[@volaband]

Thanks Rick!

[@drumsno]

Best part? "A failed creator!" and she snaps his neck! 3:59

[@jackharding3583]

One of the best bands at Bloodstock this year. Loved you guys for a while now, but seeing you live has reignited my obsession. Can't wait for the new record.

[@AdrYeah]

Fell in love with you guys over your previous album, and this song certainly didn't disappoint! Amazing video clip as well! Sadly VOLA is still largely unknown and underrated, but if you keep up this amazing work you'll get there! From a life-long fan since the first song.

[@simonesautto9847]

Vvolaavolavolo

[@jamesmyhrberg4094]

I heard ”stray the skies” by coincidence about a year ago!! And it’s bern apart of my life ever sense!! F A N TASTIC BAND!!! And now this😱😱 My god....whats to come?! Keep up the good work my fellow neighbours!!

[@swmtothemoon6660]

"Smartfriend" and "Head Mounted Sideways" should totally start a story based on this body-horror/sci-fi themed vibe. Head Mounted Sideways' music video makes me think of an evolution to this science-gone-wrong experiment in where he as developed a new way to create a less chaotic female (anima.) PLEASE ASK YOUR PRODUCERS TO MAKE A TRILOGY STATEMENT TO THIS BEAUTIFUL ART DIRECTION!!!! its so good and reminds me much of Stanley Kubrick and other crazy sci-fi horror movies!

[@nicolasgorszczyk9291]

God damn that riff is heavy

[@caex1163]

absolutely brutal and groovy, love this band 🤘🏻

[@maxcaspari6126]

One of the best music videos i've ever seen

[@volaband]

Craig Murray is the man!

[@jobvanderdoelen6512]

This is groove has impacted as a musician in my career. Nothing short brilliance

[@yeahnah5639]

It's taken a few listens but man this song has me now. You guys are so good and unique can't wait for the rest.

[@lukehayesdrums]

Not even a minute in and Im instantly in love, i know the rest of this album is going to be nothing but bangers... that grove that starts at 2.51 is huuuuuuge !!! welcome to Adam, he’s brought his A game and makes the music groove so much

[@lkwalden7]

Luke Hayes They're really channeling their inner Meshuggah. Not that they haven't already. This is fucking awesome.

[@lukehayesdrums]

luke walden I’ve always said that if MESHUGGAH and the dance group Cut Copy had sex that the love child would be VOLA haha

[@KaNe1493]

Luke Hayes - Perhaps Depeche Mode too?

[@kabzooable]

Oh man, I've been waiting for new VOLA material for what seems like a lifetime

[@samanthatate3249]

Yes Vola yes!!!! Keep making me believe there are a few bands that can still make good music!!!!

[@jasontackett7559]

Samantha Tate brilliant comment.

[@yurasuka8624]

Plus Leprous, Ihsahn, Plini to mention a small few.

[@samanthatate3249]

yurasuka agent fresco!!!!!

[@jasontackett7559]

Samantha Tate destrier!!

[@samanthatate3249]

Jason Tackett my favorite album!!! 😸

[@Unearthlywhales]

The level of hype.... I can't take it!

[@IloIoll]

10 brutal riff/10

[@ajb-drums]

The vocals in the chorus feel they are going for a vibe where it's coming from the machine. It feels cold and distant. In a good way.

[@jweezy15able]

Can't wait to hear more. Looking forward to the next album.

[@katsophiecurtify]

Just seen this guys at Bloodstock where they played this. Twas incredible!

[@rydog920]

Incredibly awesome! Brilliantly composed. Inspiration! North America Tour

[@crg1090]

Can't wait!! Absolutely beautiful.

[@ct6319]

VOLAの曲全部最高だけど最終的にこの曲に戻ってきちゃう。サウンドもMVも最高すぎる🔥いつかライブ行きたいです！

[@jacekksiazek]

I love 'Inmazes' and I love THIS!

[@stThicket]

This is awesome! I'm looking forward to the album!

[@THEMONEGASQUE]

Get this masterpiece on Spotify asap!

[@yurasuka8624]

Please please!

[@Der23W]

That would be Amazing!

[@FastRedPonyCar]

IT'S THERE!!!!

[@yurasuka8624]

open.spotify.com/track/4nMOHiE0PxEo9O7ewxKHeS?nd=1

[@gerardoa9179]

Buy their music

[@father042]

Holy shit you are back

[@normanellison1980]

What a mesmerizing video... Just like all your amazing music! Lots of love form Colombia! Please come soon!!!

[@jacopopesciarelli8314]

Mind blowing!!! It's really insane and I love you for that. This is one of the best video I had ever seen in my life!

[@MrWiggnuts]

I'm so excited. I couldn't believe it when i saw this in suggestions. Listen to you guys everyday.

[@thegreatpoo2electricboogal318]

MrWiggnuts Same here dood! I've got this playing regulary now in the tattoo shop I work at. It's awesome!! :)

[@gregoryl.levitre9759]

Yeah, they took over my #1 favorite band about a year ago. I went from listening to them a few times a week to listening to them every day. Their music is like a nutrient that my brain needs in order to be healthy.

[@NiklasMX]

Excellent band! Album of the year for me...I just hope they keep on creating this unique mixture of metal and soft melodies. GREAT! Congrats and hope to see you live soon!

[@persian.princess]

I discovered you guys completely randomly and by chance in a Spotify discover playlist. Ever since, I've been madly in love.

[@josh6823]

Great new track! Can't wait.

[@jamesc5801]

dang. super funky. that crazy delay with the syncopation! om nom nom. crunchy!

[@dagdrm581]

Matrix djent, this is insane !

[@rogerhsu1102]

getting crazy with tears dropped, can't breath.

[@jumatm]

Shiiiit 2:52...

[@babytiny5807]

That tone is very Vola sounding I love it, it's very distinct and recognizable

[@thegreatpoo2electricboogal318]

That chorus is mindblowing! Cheers from Texas!

[@gunguy5409]

this band decribes the same feeling I got hearing tool for the first time. absolutely love this band. just found them and bought the inmazes album right away. love the new stuff I'm hearing too. NEED MORE VOLA!!!!

[@JDWARHEAD]

Wow, finaly, Great JOB VOLA, maybe some gig in Poland soon? Amazing :))))))

[@johngiuliosprich]

23.10.18 WARSAW (PL) Poglos with Monuments

[@bigmittengaming1590]

Some random dude on a KZbin comment section said somethin about this band. Immediately searched, clicked this, now I'm groovin.

[@volaband]

Happy to hear that:)

[@gorkasarralde7799]

First time I heard inmazes was an unforgettable moment, I directly purchase the album and a tshirt some days after and they take the time to send me the package with a thanks postal attached. I love this band and I am sure that this next album is going to be another magic box. Congratulations one more time from Spain, I hope see you in the future Vola!

[@bobgray2584]

Love this. Listening to their backlog now. Also very good.

[@zfravio]

Sometimes you have to thank the algorithms to lead you to a band as good as this!

[@volaband]

💙

[@NiklasMX]

Great combination of different styles! I love the heaviness and at the same time the melodic parts...not many bands can combine both sides so good as VOLA. CONGRATS! GREAT ALBUM!

[@Bandaera20]

Can't wait to see you guys at Euroblast festival !

[@ElephantWatchtower]

Sounds great! Can't wait to hear the rest of the album!

[@KadinjaOfficial]

Such a great pleasure to be with you on tour guys, heard this song 5 times live already, can’t wait for the next 30

[@volaband]

You guys!

[@cristiantimofeev7094]

this is indescribably amazing. the song, the video, the mood... damn, i wish i had more of this

[@volaband]

You can always watch it again! ;)

[@gunguy5409]

absolutely love this band. just found them and bought the inmates album right away. love the new stuff I'm hearing too. NEED MORE VOLA!!!!

[@jamesgoodhew221]

That bass is orgasmic! So creative and disturbing loved it! Can’t to hear a new album and see you live in a couple of months!

[@oOExtremeKiwiOo]

This is real music.........amazing

[@KaNe1493]

Vola have breathed new life into music for me as things have started to all sound the same. Best find I've had in many years. Inmazes is fantastic and will be considered a classic in my cd collection.

[@FPontiDev]

Brutal song. I´m going to listen it again. Thanks VOLA!

[@leonkillerock]

This is beyond praise

[@coloradoandtheworld8011]

Intense video! Loved it. Can't wait for the album.

[@priceofbloodhc]

Top Tier stuff, thanks for the upcoming masterpiece

[@Grecki_Bog_Domestos]

Seen them live in Poland, spoke with them a lot after the show. Great people making amazing music.

[@BrianKrahe]

Yes! Incredible song and even more impressive video! I cant imagine how long it took to edit.....

[@balthor8037]

such tight sound glad i found this band the music is just wow those guitar and bass duo in the sounds is insane

[@youarenotmygoal4890]

I was waiting this so long.

[@FrozenSparky]

The video and music are intense. Can't wait to see you live in a couple of days!

[@SahlaHDP]

I wasn't expecting a video clip, so good!

[@RavenousBr]

The main riff destroy! Moon hitting the earth!