VOLA - Whaler (Official Lyric Video)

We’re pleased to present to you the official lyric video for the track 'Whaler'. ‘Whaler’ became one of our favorite songs to play during our fall Europe tour last year, due to its slow and weighty groove. It was always an enjoyable experience to burst into the main theme of the song - without notice - and watch how people would respond to the more straight-forward vibe of the riff. Because of all the fun we had with this track on stage, we thought it would be appropriate to present the lyrics on a backdrop of a live performance. The video was created by Brownstache Productions and it contains footage from Euroblast Festival 2018.
Our second album 'Applause Of A Distant Crowd' has been released Oct 12th 2018 via Mascot Records.
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WHALER
Glitch in my hand.
I’m determined to withstand.
Cause overgrown.
Infiltrating baritone.
Black mountain dew
from my temper, for my truth.
Tall apogee,
I’m assembled, finally.
Save the part you wrote.
I want to escape night.
All my emptiness
should wither in famed light.
Save the part
below my dissolving eyes and bones.
This is the grand borderline. (Whaler).
I’m losing my grip every time. (Whaler).
Save the part you wrote.
I want to escape night.
All my emptiness
should wither in famed light.
Save the part below my scenario.
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VOLA on Tour
HAKEN
VOLA
BENT KNEE
15.02.19 - MANCHESTER (UK) Academy 3
16.02.19 - GLASGOW (UK) St Lukes
17.02.19 - BRISTOL (UK) The Fleece
18.02.19 - COLOGNE (DE) Essigfabrik
20.02.19 - FRANKFURT (DE) Batschkapp
21.02.19 - HAMBURG (DE) Ubel & Gefahrlich
22.02.19 - COPENHAGEN (DK) Lille Vega
23.02.19 - OSLO (NO) John Dee
24.02.19 - STOCKHOLM (SE) Debaser Strand
26.02.19 - BERLIN (DE) Columbia Theater
27.02.19 - KRAKOW (PL) Kwadrat
28.02.19 - BUDAPEST (HU) A38
02.03.19 - VIENNA (AT) Szene
03.03.19 - PRAGUE (CZ) Futurum
04.03.19 - LEIPZIG (DE) Conne Island
06.03.19 - STUTTGART (DE) Im Wizemann
07.03.19 - MUNICH (DE) Backstage Halle/Werk
08.03.19 - AARAU (SU) Kiff
09.03.19 - MILAN (IT) Magazzini Generali
10.03.19 - LYON (FR) Transbordeur
12.03.19 - MASRID (ES) Mon Live
13.03.19 - BILBAO (ES) Kafe Antzokia
14.03.19 - PARIS (FR) La Maroquinerie
15.03.19 - ZOETERMEER (NL) De Boerderij
16.03.19 - LONDON (UK) Islington Assembley Hall
Tickets: www.volaband.c...
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Video directed by: Alexandre Stark/Brownstache Productions
Video filmed by: Fabien W. Furter & Apathia Records / Apathia Films
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[@mrdevilmanmashups2561]

As the only guy wearing a red shirt in the video... I'm so happy you used footage from this show.

[@Altrucent]

Adam my dude

[@jasonsharma5888]

You and red-hair girl stand out hard, specially between two white shirt dudes

[@adamore8371]

You must be a secret time travelling mate ;) Great choice, indeed!

[@Duckvan79]

3:14 ! Awesome! I'd discovered Vola a few months back and spent all day listening! 🤟🏽

[@farhan2414]

That's hilarious dude lol

[@pgrlopes]

I almost forgot to come here again and listen to this for the 3rd time today

[@volaband]

Hehe. Glad you came back:)

[@xspartan346x]

i want a black mountain dew for my temper and my truth.

[@avdiyEl]

BRO WHATSSUP!!

[@dennisfinan7977]

Stellar album. I'm an old school death metal guy, but this band is fucking awesome

[@garytackett8426]

That groove is so arrogant and seductive.. It's hypnotic and amazing!

[@huha123]

Agreed, you can't deny the bands skills at all. They are great.

[@micheleporcu2287]

Vola, Tesseract, Jinjer...simply the best things you can expect from the music world. LOVE 'EM.

[@embee5375]

Please for the love of everything good, come to the Americas

[@angel_on_the_sideline]

This song is like a stormy autumn day with dramatic clouds in the sky and incredible colours....only to be brightened up by a hole in the clouds, revealing the rays of an orange evening sun. That's my association with this song.

[@Jay-vc8qk]

Please tour the United States !!

[@progreth]

almost no smartphones used in the audience! THANK YOU! :D

[@danucci1238]

Baseline sooo heavy!

[@huha123]

I so very badly want to see these guys live, but I am afraid I'd break my neck... From headbanging, of course...

[@adamore8371]

Adam's drumming aesthetic swagger is so visually pleasant, besides musically of course

[@Roboturnerlol]

1:53 the reflection of the head stock as he sings the word "light"

[@freezingmoon5663]

that turned me on

[@tiagoquirino2214]

It has some kind of a Mastodon's Leviathan vibe to me. Love it

[@emulations8562]

3:43 is one of the most uplifting changes I've heard since I have been listening to metal.. unbelievable that I've only been listening to about 5-6 songs over the last few days and I would say you have already over taken my favorite band AND another band who has my favorite prog album so far... I've had the same opinions for the last 10-12 years and you guys changed it in 1 day. Can't wait to see you guys getting the views, tours and following a band of this level deserves!

[@volaband]

Thank you for the encouraging words:)

[@gb2752]

2:00 “My dissolving eyes… and bones” wow love this part.

[@adamstemper2437]

I can't believe you guys aren't famous from this song. Marketing may be all u need.

[@fletcherfrets3497]

I'm so mad I'm just now discovering Vola, but so glad I found them. This is the most refreshing stuff I've heard in a long time! \m/

[@akerfeld91]

Same here ! KZbin recommandation, i love you !

[@angel_on_the_sideline]

Same....💕

[@zhene.soeiro]

Same here

[@someguy1892]

The breakdown at 2:15 is one of the greatest things I've ever heard!!!!

[@christianhackl474]

You meant *2:44 😉

[@kendallthompson1663]

This is great guys, I ask God to keep blessing you all and continue to spread your passion for music around the world.

[@jthompson759]

These guys are great songwriters and this one is a masterpiece.

[@swmtothemoon6660]

HOW DID I JUST FIND THIS AFTER YEARS OF LOVING VOLA??? "Black Mountain Dew" That was one of the best flavors ever!!!! 😭😭😭 this reminds me so much of Starburn with the way the lyrics are displayed live.

[@DejaVuDejaVuDejaVu]

So happy i found Vola. It is a whole different level, it's one of my favourites allready, regards from Scandinavia :P

[@DerrickSchneider]

Damn.. that chorus is amazing !

[@philb7431]

"Infiltrating baritone" oh yes... so fkin heavy and ethereal at the same time

[@drew_Sai]

This album makes me so happy.

[@SockerConny80]

I'm so happy to finally see Adam on a stage! The guy oozes passion for drums, percussion and music in general!

[@Kazz963]

Finally taked the time to listen to Applause of a distant crowd in its entirety and i was inmediatly blown when this song played, its definitly now on my top VOLA's favorite songs. Its so beautiful.

[@electrosoundparade]

Great song! Great Record! Best album of 2018

[@smokejc]

(Black Peaks)

[@coldaura4180]

I have been a huge rock-& metal fan for almost 30 years now, and I am so glad that there are artists out there who just "hit the nail" and create something as beautiful, emotional and catchy as you guys do. This is without any doubt my favourite song of the last months. Was just wandering what "whaler" is really about :-) loving the freedom of interpretation but was just curious....See you in Stuttgart. Will there be any limited vinyl for sale?

[@gardhul]

Awesome album guys... Cheers from Italy!

[@alessiooliva2457]

È da quando sono venuti all'Alcatraz a fare da spalla ai Katatonia che ascolto in loop Inmazes. Da quando è uscito Applause of A Distant Crowd l'avrò ascoltato per intero già una trentina di volte. Mi piace un pochino di meno di Inmazes, cionondimeno resta un grandissimo album.

[@gardhul]

@@alessiooliva2457 Sicuramente un album differente, ma non meno complesso e intricato. Ascolto dopo ascolto scopro nuovi dettagli che non avevo notato in precedenza. Il talento di questi ragazzi è incredibile...

[@NuovoImmaginario]

Ci si vede a marzo !

[@timnijs1278]

Found myself at least 20 times in the first row! Great show I enjoyed every second. see you in 2019!

[@MatthewDakoutros]

PSS gang in the first row excellent!

[@mrdevilmanmashups2561]

@@MatthewDakoutros PSS FAM REPRESENT

[@timnijs1278]

How it should be

[@3rdfriend]

haha, I found myself in the row in front of yours; just hiding behind the lense :>

[@kilipeti]

VOLA is one of those bands which I did not admit at first. There was only one song that caught me. Then I went to their concert and something changed... Started to listen to the whole discography. Suddenly I realised I was listening to the 2 albums the 5th time.... This is how I fell in love with this band

[@TheEpicLH]

Which song caught you at first?

[@CallsignWulf]

@@TheEpicLH For me it was Golden Lighthouse Failure. The heavy intro contrasting to the vocals caught me. And that was during a time where I didn't really like clean vocals, but it just stood out a lot.

[@Torthane]

New fan as of two days ago and I am hopelessly hooked on "Whaler" and "Smartfriend". Wicked growling riffs, grooving drums, clean vocals, piercing synths, and killer hooks are making you guys some of my favorite music!

[@volaband]

Glad to hear that Brendan:)

[@Sannosama]

I've listened to this song at least twice a day for the last 2 years straight 😭 Fugging AWESOOOOOME~! If you ever hit America, I am so there!

[@butdontaskme5345]

I use to skip this song but saw a live video and now it's one of many favorites

[@NewYorkMetalShows]

If I knew they were filming for a video, I would have moved in closer, lol!

[@volaband]

Haha!

[@NewYorkMetalShows]

@@volaband Hopefully you'll be at next years Euroblast. Ill be coming from New York again and I would love footage of you guys. I hope John sees this, haha!

[@volaband]

@@NewYorkMetalShows We'll see:)

[@j0barr]

Found myself at 2:05. :) That was a great show at Euroblast!

[@extrememind100]

You got yourself a new fan can't wait for the show in vienna in March!

[@volaband]

See you in Vienna! :)

[@CemeteryGates17]

You lads are KILLING IT! Love this track

[@moshpitmaniac18]

Cheers from Vancouver VOLA. Absolutely in love with your music. Please try to come here soon!!

[@ben10nnery]

moshpitmaniac18 Calgary too!

[@kevwritemeasong]

This is my favorite song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@drivn4895]

Madly in love with this track

[@rsg440]

This album is a jewel, when music fills you with joy and happiness, everything is said, all you need is listen and sing along feeling good... Greetings from Argentina, and I wish to have the opportunity to see a show of you guys here ... cheers!

[@tmotus84]

VOLA is a glitch in the Matrix, and I think this song is proof of it. This song is like AI trying to “act natural” and make sense. Attempting to “fit in,” using all the wrong words in right places. It’s becoming self aware, while falling apart, and trying to keep it together.

[@offom]

Guys, I have been listening to really all sorts of music for the last 20 years and this song is astonishingly good. Please, please, more! It reminds me of Aylin Aslim - Ahh !

[@Detren]

Wait is Haken actually bringing you and Bent Knee to Krakow on the 27th?!?!

[@volaband]

yes, they are

[@Detren]

@@volaband NOW I'M PUMPED!

[@Koffling]

How fucking cool was that tour?! Haken is just killing it and it was a pleasure to get to know VOLA as well.

[@mackalrath]

0:01 idk how often you guys get this, but your logo is beautiful.

[@arq.diegoneftalilopezchave5820]

Desde Yurirra, Guanoajuato, México. Su música es alucinante. Gracias por eso.

[@catchcountcostas]

So unique and so heavy in its own way

[@andrei_heretic]

a true masterpiece! complex yet tight, heavy yet uplifting, they really hit the spot combining Opeth/Meshuggah/Steven Wilson. congrats and keep up the awesome work!

[@JDStoneCreations]

Brand new fan hear. CAN'T WAIT to see you burst into this song live in Manchester in less than a month!

[@volaband]

We can't wait either:) See you then and come say hi after the show!

[@danielh299]

I saw Vola on tour with monuments. It was a blast for me as an musican. So, what did i do ? Buy all albums! :D I love your music so much. Thanx!

[@bazzb3561]

Chunky 🥲

[@cristiantimofeev7094]

I wanna make it to your concerts at least this year :( Spamming your songs on spotify is not enough for me!

[@Resifreak90]

one of the best albums of 2018

[@binzianer]

'lyrics video' is such a euphemism for this!

[@AidanMmusic96]

You sneaky chaps, as I said in London! Can't wait to see you again with Haken!

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Nice! Do Ruby Pool next if possible, cheers from Zagreb, your concert was one of 2018's highlights and that is no small feat when I also saw bands like The Ocean, Deafheaven, Clutch and other big boys. You lads are a breath of fresh air in an ironically formulaic scene (for the most part let's be real). Keep at it!

[@angel_on_the_sideline]

WOW! Right now I'm wondering how I could have missed this until now. I think I'm a new fan 😲🤟🖤

[@volaband]

Thank you for listening!

[@chadnations]

This completes me!

[@volaband]

Happy to hear that Chad:)

[@chadnations]

@@volaband lol anytime! Dude it's so good.

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

This song is just raw on so many levels \M/

[@j.reveille6815]

So good. love you guys. Music is alive with you.

[@lames_billwanks]

Sick! Come to Chicago!🤘

[@bobgray2584]

Would love to see you guys in AZ someday.

[@deadalonethe1]

You are one of the best bands live I've ever seen. See you in Budapest in February once again!

[@skyfindley]

Much love from Texas! Cannot wait for a North America tour. Make sure Houston is on it ❤🤘

[@disas6112]

I already want a new album from you guys...

[@volaband]

We are on it:)

[@NovoGOBEKEN]

exactly what I need...thanks!

[@ignaciomartinsilva]

You guys are an incredible band, keep it up, greetings from Argentina!

[@munton5150]

Is anyone hearing this as I do? These guys are insanely good.

[@RogerioTorresJW]

You guys are amazing! Great song and video. Cheers from Brazil

[@eltonsantana2019]

Cheers from Brazil!

[@MichelOliveiraOfficial]

VOLA Rulesssssssssss!!

[@smokejc]

Fantastic song.

[@davebockus320]

Does anyone else hear a porcupine tree influence?

[@drumsno]

Definitely! Porcupine Tree all over the verses

[@michabula5763]

PT and Opeth

[@gabrielcorrea3016]

@@drumsno I cant realize it. Can you explain me? I love PT and I discovered VOLA a few months ago, by chance hahaha

[@drumsno]

@@gabrielcorrea3016 the melody in the verses sound just like Steven Wilson wrote it. The band has also stated they're big fans of PT. It reminds me of Deadwing or their later albums

[@offom]

@@drumsno Yeah, vibe is there. Though PT should have been %20 slower :D Also, some PT riffs sound like Sevendust to me too.

[@dannygorsline366]

The greatest band that will ever be, this is not opinion but factual.

[@zpedraMMO]

OMG this is so awesome. Come to brazil!

[@CallsignWulf]

Still need Golden Lighthouse Failure on youtube. Only place to listen are some less popular sites.

[@riffking2651]

Monster tune! Love the video! Come to New Zealand!!! Please ;p

[@ursinfc]

best sound in a long time... but new stuff...dont feels like the same

[@longwordsonsongwords]

My #1 album of 2018

[@Jay-vc8qk]

My #2

[@longwordsonsongwords]

@@Jay-vc8qk What was your #1? :D

[@Jay-vc8qk]

Mol - Jord

[@longwordsonsongwords]

@@Jay-vc8qk Haven't heard that one. Think I'm gonna have to check it out.

[@epiksmokey]

Greetings from Brazil 🤟❤

[@volaband]

Greetings from Denmark:)

[@fenrir7779]

Great! saludos desde Cuba

[@giovanniceregido7085]

fucking awesome, thank you guys!!

[@zeikerd]

oh shit, I love this

[@volaband]

Happy to hear that zeikerd!

[@jacopopesciarelli8314]

[@stellar1980]

Please come back to Germany as soon as possible!!!

[@DxSatelliteRock]

Solid Track!

[@antonence888]

VOLA is awesome......they sound like if Jim Morrison was the lead singer of Deftones \m/

[@johnandersen6378]

Awesome, you guys

[@sonofamachinegun8568]

2:45 ... If you're not banging your head, it better be because your neck is broken from jamming to their other songs.

[@jakobridder4292]

Ja tak

[@nortonacosta3592]

TAN....... TATA..TAN......TATATATAAAN.... TANANANA..TANANANAAM. WOOHOOOOO

[@NOPPYify]

Can’t see that somebody’s mentioned it in the comments but, does the track/guitars get louder around @1.00? Quad tracked maybe

[@ef20syxalag]

Dare you to listen to it at 1.25x speed as well!

[@ethangibbs3688]

MTN DEW: NEW FLAVOR OF BLACK OUT NOW!!!!!!!! VOLA: Those sons of b*tches ripped off of us

[@ajb-drums]

Eeevverrryyy Tiiiiiiiiime

[@savannahmanhattan9237]

Can Mountain Dew release a Vola Black flavor now?

[@megatyaesree]

*A.M.A.Z.I.N.G*