WE REACT TO AVATAR: BLOODY ANGEL - WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?!

[@elieshas2040]

Vocalist Johannes Eckerström explains the song: “Bloody Angel is about shame and guilt. You look around and watch all the suffering and while searching for someone or something to blame, you end up in front of the mirror. Everything you touch, you break. Everyone you try to save you hurt and push further away. It is a sad reality of being alive, the fact that the closer you get, the more pain you risk inflicting. You try to stay in the light, spread your wings and aim for the sun. But your eyes and hands are covered in blood and you hit the ground, dragging everything that matters with you. The riff is pretty cool too.”

[@cootdonkers7395]

"The riff is pretty cool too" 😂😂😂😂

[@DataLupus]

*FINALLLYYYYY* Avatar are one of my all time favourite bands! But to answer your questions, the main character is someone that works in/for concentration camps and is in charge of the executions and living with that guilt hence “their blood is on your hands” and Johannes (the vocalist) acting as the Bloody Angel in the words of Johannes himself: “‘Bloody Angel’ is about shame and guilt. You look around and watch all the suffering and while you search for someone or something to blame, you end up in front of a mirror. Everything you touch, you break. Everyone you try to save you hurt and push further away.” Personal responsibility for your own life, your own short-comings, and the path you’ve chosen. I love this video …. That moment when you have to look at yourself. I mean, REALLY look at yourself and see what you’ve become. You can blame your past, your circumstances … anything you choose, but it all comes down to YOU. That’s the day you have a decision to make. But I highly recommend The Eagle Has Landed, Hail the Apocalypse and (if you want new Avatar) Dance Devil Dance 😄

[@GothicMaximalist]

Thank you for telling us the meaning behind this video and song. I second Hail The Apocalypse!

[@sherrymitchell9908]

Absolutely my favorite band. Concerts are wild...circus on steroids!!

[@lyricalrocker3410]

You guys need to check out some live performances from Avatar. Without spoiling anything he is an amazing showman. The whole band are actually.

[@jenniferkritz2697]

Their helicopter headbanging is amazing!

[@PInnHeAd]

Their stage pressence is insane considering their minimalistic scenery! They themselves take up the whole stage!

[@rayseegerts]

cant wait to see them for the 2nd time live in Saskatoon, canada!

[@romanticghost7508]

I just saw them for the first time a couple days ago at the Ice Nine Kills concert. Absolutely incredible band and I hadn’t heard any of their music before but I was hooked. His voice is so haunting, just gorgeous.

[@darkmesere]

If You liked the official video, You have to take a look at the live performance. One of the best live shows you can see now

[@thatothertoddd22]

"The dirt im buried in" by Avatar is definitely worth a listen, even if its not for a video.

[@nyxdarkness1]

Avatar is IMO one of the best newer metal bands, definitely my favorite. They have SO MUCH amazing music, you honestly can't go wrong! They have a new album coming out this Friday, and I can't wait!

[@dantedarkies192]

I saw them in concert with In This Moment, and Motionless In White. Hail the apocalypse was their first song. Idk what it was, but live he has this energy that gets you going. The singer of Avatar even did an interview, and I was in tears laughing, as it seemed like a commercial

[@Duckfoot92]

I saw them also on this tour. It was like 5-6 years ago, right?

[@Mattjs89]

The live versions of Avatar songs are incredible and a must watch especially for the in sync head banging/swirling

[@mrmax3367]

Quick backstory to meaning of the song; nazi secretary who decided who lived and who died in concentration camps felt guilty enough and was so encompassed with his work so went to the head scientist who carried out the horrific human experiments to ask to kill him(so basically assisted suicide ) Side note: definitely see them live if you can. It’s an amazing show Side note #2: yes, this all sounds the same live too

[@rockowlgamer631]

I'm sure anyone in that position who has to to make those choices would succumb to overwhelming guilt

[@matt-oo6fu]

It's.... not that. To begin with, it's a Soviet labor camp/gulag. The "bloody angel" that Johannes is portraying is a figment of the worker's imagination, a scapegoat that he blames for the deaths that he's allowed to happen over the years. In his nightmares, the "bloody angel" shows him that he was always the one to blame, he had the power to save people, or at least to remove himself from the position. That's what's being shown to him when they switch places in the chair with the saw. He was always the butcher. Finally, he begs for the angel to kill him, if it won't take his blame or absolve him. And it does. He finds the angel in his place, with the power to make him suffer and die in the same way he allowed others to.

[@bennettmohlman8848]

Seriously one of the most amazing and diverse bands out there. They will blow your mind over and over!!!! More Avatar!!!!!!!

[@pjameson1981]

Avatar are phenomenal, they have such a wide range of music and styles. Every album is unique and honestly, a rollercoaster of sounds

[@matthewcarpenter6202]

I highly recommend Avatar's song "Black Waltz"

[@AmonTheRipper]

Man, a really glad you react to this, i hope you enjoyed and i also hope that you react to some more of the work of this band, is so underrated and at the same time amazing, hope you like it

[@bradleyhampton1915]

Hell yeah, awesome reaction! I love this band. They have a lot of bangers. Their song House of Eternal Hunt is awesome!

[@dragonblazer96]

One of the best bands I've seen live. Incredible stage presence and tight performers

[@wferg9150]

With their 9th album about to drop in just a few days this would be a good time to catch up on Avatar. (The band predates the movies) Yes they are metal. But they are pretty unique. They make metal that is creative without coming across as weak or pretentious or going out of the way to be artsy. Every song and album are different. Kinda like a Swedish metal version of Queen. I don't have a Patreon account or anything yet so I can't make requests. But I can assure you that the Avatar rabbit hole is one that can keep you entertained for a long time! Hope you enjoy more!

[@A_Piece_of_Disaster]

Oh hell yeah! Love that you guys are checking Avatar out! Will definitely be here for more!

[@Ginger_Monster]

This is a song about the NKVD (People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs; later known as KGB), how they sentenced millions to be executed or sent to Siberia to labour camps. "Bloody angel" is a NKVD officer who just approved one death of an "public enemy" after another. And the frontman of Avatar embodies the demon who haunts him in his mind. . Interesting fact: director Johan Carlen was inspired by Dogville and Manderlаy by Lars von Trier when building the scenery for the clip. For the first time, the band shoots their play separately. Just on a black backdrop. Check out Smells like a Freakshow, New Land, The Great Pretender (official video not on official page for some reason), Going Hunting, Night Never Ending, Vultures Fly, Tower, Construction of Souls. Black Waters, Scream Until you Wake, In Napalm, Child, Tooth, beak and Claw, Legend of the King, Wormhole.

[@kevinbourne3017]

My favorite band! New album out Friday. Seeing them for the 7th time in May!

[@erikasouthern9977]

Avatar is the Best!! Especially live

[@MadisonCarter]

I walked into a Babymetal concert a couple years ago having never even heard - or heard of - their opener, Avatar. A few hours later, I walked out with a new favorite current band.

[@laurac3442]

Glad you did this one - it is my morning alarm/ringtone :)

[@qcvitals]

What a lost you guys had missing an Avatar show. Those guys have one of the best showmanship in the industry on par or better then Iron maiden depending of wich era of Iron maiden we are talking in my opinion

[@theboneforest]

I just saw Avatar in concert last night for the first time and they are wild! Their sound is so varied - heavy and groovy in every way. I suggest checking out Hail the Apocalypse, Colossus, Dance Devil Dance, The Dirt I'm Buried In, and Chimp Mosh Pit for a nice wide range.

[@pandoamessi4079]

I am really happy that you checked out my favorite band, Avatar! I see people already explained what the song is about, so I'm just here to tell you that Avatar has A LOT to offer! Even their live performances are amazing! I highly recommend checking more of their stuff out! If you'd like to hear more of Johannes' vocal range and see a funnier/light hearted side of him, I suggest 'The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country' (great title considering you're new to them!) or the song 'The Eagle Has Landed'! If you'd like something heavier than this (but also catchy), I recommend 'Hail The Apocalypse'! If you'd like a mix between melodic and heavy, try 'A Secret Door'! As for live performances, HIGHLY recommend 'Regret//House Of Eternal Hunt -live from Avatar Ages' , 'Let It Burn (live at Sticky Fingers)' and 'Torn Apart' ! Again, I hope you'll give these ones a try! Avatar is truly an unique band with a lot in store. Enjoy your Avatar journey guys! :)

[@williamharris9446]

MY BOYS FROM SWEDEN!!!!!!

[@TheSoulreaper8008]

Avatar are easily my top favourite band ever. So glad you guys checked this one out! I highly recommend you check out some of the new singles (Dance Devil Dance being my favourite of them) Avatar are especially known for changing up their sound on every album, every song will feel like a brand new experience Hail the apocalypse 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Acroanidd]

After listening to these guys for nearly a decade I'm going to see them live. By chance I am travelling to Boston for a work conference next week and today I saw that they were going to be in Boston next Wednesday. I dont think I have ever bought concert tickets so fast in my life. I've seen their live sets in videos and listened to their music forever I'm so pumped. They are criminally underrated.

[@matt-oo6fu]

they're my favorite band of all time and it's really a shame you didn't see them live when you had the chance! NEVER pass up that opportunity again. They're one of those extremely special bands that's MUCH better live. They put on a great show, Johannes is a pro at working the crowd, they're super fun and energetic. if you check out more of their music, I highly recommend their live performances of "Smells Like A Freakshow" at Wacken, and "The King Welcomes You To Avatar Country" at Alcatraz.

[@GothicMaximalist]

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Avatar live once and it was pretty amazing. They’re incredible musicians and performers and I absolutely love their look.

[@robdurfee6861]

Inkcarceration takes place every year in my town. This years is the best one they’ve had so far. I’m excited for Slaughter To Prevail to perform on Friday of the festival

[@POW3RSAUC3]

Avatar: the best band people haven’t heard somehow.

[@Fyecoco124]

Started watching you guys a few months ago and have been enjoying all the videos. I'm so glad you guys reacted to this because Avatar has been my favorite band since i learned about them 5 years ago and this was the song that got me into them. I hope you cover some more of there songs soon.

[@xfreidhofgaming1552]

Love you guys! This song was really good. First time I’ve ever even heard of them. Looks like I’ll be going down a rabbit hole

[@MissFroglover]

I'm so glad you did this, I myself did just learned to know them last year 2023 at SRF in Sweden. Even though I moved to Gothenburg where they are from, the same year they was formed as Avatar but never got to know of them. Now I'm as huge fan of them as of FIR so much one have to dig from 😃 I would suggest you watch the live version (I started there) of Bloody Angel (not necessarily react to but watch it) - when one see and here them do the same live as in studio - it blowes ones mind! 🤩 Thanx RR for your fantastic reactions, they always makes me happy 😀 Keep up the good work 👍

[@leeannpulice8217]

This is one of my favorites songs. Going hunting is another good one.

[@ceceliameyer1882]

The song I don't remember the exact name but their newest song dirt I'm buried it is amazing

[@TheAllukart]

the heavy part remembers me of In Flames, but the singing is a whole different thing. Amazing to hear

[@luciaalexandracachulofreire]

Got to see them live March 26, after waiting 12years. I have to say, it was the best concert I went in my life. Also I must thank the person that was with me for making that dream came true. I almost died in this song ahaha!

[@purpleelephantdebh]

Johannes Eckerstrom's cleans are only outshined by his harsh vocals. i love this band and i think you will too! check some of their live performances. the meaning is explained beautifully in other comments. please do more Avatar! i've never really heard a bad song from them. their catalog is an excellent rabbit hole to jump down. some of the newer stuff i like is Collosus, Going Hunting, So Sang The Hollow. like i said, they don't really have any bad songs. just pick one and go.

[@looneybleu3688]

Thank you RR for reacting to this. The song has been haunting me since I recently heard it. Good to put your two loveable faces with it to make it less trauma inducing for me.

[@Tobinzki92]

LOVE this band, got to see them over here in the UK. Please try listening to "The King Welcomes you to Avatar Country", "Torn Apart" & "Hail To The Apocalypse" from Avatar

[@RexRegisPeter]

You need to continue on this journey with Avatar I was at a metal festival and just walked by one of the smaller stages and heard something I liked, it was Avatar - Torn apart, I was hooked and the stage show was fantastic.

[@hugemetalfan6664]

One of the best metal bands out there!! In my opinion!!!!! You should listen to more of this band!!! Like Smells like a freakshow live especially. This band is on my bucket list to see live!!

[@2tr97]

Avatar is awesome especially live. Bern a fan for years. Humble guys too

[@dandelionjones3269]

The guitarist in this band is so slept on. Dude is on some shred shit. Got the pick of destiny for sure.

[@atticus67452]

PLEASE DO MORE!!!!!!????

[@Lewis_Kilgo]

Avatar is on tour this spring, so check them out if you can. Definitely worth seeing live. And I highly recommend the official video for "Smells Like a Freakshow". If you like deep psychological themes, that one will take you way down the rabbit hole.

[@tommo010]

Discovered Avatar when they opened for Halestorm and loved them ever since, such a fantastic live band. other songs to check Let it Burn, Torn Apart and The Eagle has Landed

[@taylorjones3436]

Just watched this reaction again. Such a phenomenal band. May I suggest “The Eagle Has Landed” or “The Dirt I’m Buried In” - y’all gotta get back on this train. Love the reactions as always.

[@huha123]

They have some fantastic videos and songs. I only recently discovered them in the last two years and have introduced many people to this band.

[@dkmcbigsley]

Live performances are phenomenal

[@kellymullins9706]

They absolutely CRUSH live, should watch this same song but a live version.

[@jakewilliams9809]

Y'all missed out on not seeing them live. One of the best live performances I have ever seen.

[@rossmusic25]

One of my favorite metal bands ever

[@wferg9150]

The video itself gives a "Schindler's List" setting. Concentration camp, a man who can decide who can be sent to death and realizes how wrong it is and that he too can be replaced or eliminated as well.

[@stephaniewcallow7875]

I can't say enough good things about Avatar. I love them so much! Johannes is such a great front man. I can't take my eyes off him when I see these videos.

[@benr2018]

sorry for the post. NF IS DROPPING NEW SONG TOMORROW AT 12!

[@corry13ch]

Amazing band, very unique for sure, lots of great songs to check out. I offer "The Eagle Has Landed, Colossus, Hail The Apocalypse among others!

[@Stoyan1985]

I saw them live years ago...they were very good.Amazing band

[@ceceliameyer1882]

These guys are awesome live

[@Traviolie]

Check out the song Tower by Avatar. Fantastic song!

[@Bedroom_band]

YES PEOPLE REACTING TO THEM FOR ONCE

[@jengordy]

LOVE Avatar!! I would love to see you react to Hail the Apocalypse or Smells Like a Freak show!! They are phenomenal live - it is truly a SHOW complete with synchronized head banging! Amazing!! ❤

[@buddylewis8096]

All hail the mighty Avatar!

[@YodaRules]

Who the hell is this band?!? Absolutely crazy song but loved it!!! Yet again another rabbit hole to go down! Great reaction guys!!!

[@alexedison1029]

These guys kick ass live! Windmills for days lol but seriously a great band!!

[@bellalovesyouu]

stop ive been watching yalls vids sm and i need you to react to more of avatar!!! ITS MY FAV BAND❤

[@AJWILLIAMS_reaction-comedy]

great video great reaction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zerpentinefire]

Omg, you should have stayed and watched their live performance.. it's pure magic!

[@joshmcclung4647]

I love this song

[@renerubio5073]

I discovered Avatar just 2 years ago and they quickly became my favorite band, but if I'm being honest I almost didn't give them a chance just based on their look, this was the first song I heard from them and when I seen the album cover I was almost like "nope not listening to this band" so glad I gave them a chance

[@zarinshapurjee9430]

Loved the reaction hope you react to the new Linkin park song that dropped called lost it was song they recorded for the album meteroa and since they are doing a box set for 20 year anniversary of the album they released this song

[@thedreadengine]

Avatar is extremely amazing and an incredibly underrated band. Johannes Eckerström also seems like a cool guy.

[@SydneyElaine1]

HOW DID I JUST FIND OUT YOU ARE FROM OHIO?!?! 😮 also, react to more Avatar! The Eagle Has Landed, Smells Like A Freakshow, and The Dirt I’m Buried In!! 🖤🖤

[@john_wise]

There's way more Avatar to dig into. Each album revolves around a theme, and they mix & match genres a bit as well. Some more Avatar tracks to check out: Let it Burn Colossus The Dirt I'm Buried In Hail the Apocalypse The Eagle Has Landed Smells Like a Freakshow The King Welcomes You to Avatar Country (You'll be asking yourself where TF did this come from?) Violence No Matter What (w/Lzzy Hale of Halestorm)

[@superschim29]

Definitely need to check out Hail the Apocalypse

[@veevamm3642]

Please do more!

[@totallynotsamantha7424]

wait…YOU GUYS WENT TO INK TOO? I WAS THERE!! i might’ve seen you guys at some point! i go every year although this was the busiest i’ve seen it yet. hope you guys didn’t go on Sunday when it was a mud fest haha!

[@ayanamaisha5162]

guys, i know that the vid is not bout kpop, but ya'll NEED to react to galz xypher! the girl's flow is insane

[@victoriakellogg4973]

I just came across this! PLEASE do a reaction to Hail the Apocalypse, The Eagle has Landed or Going Hunting by Avatar! They are my favorite & I’m always waiting for more Avatar reactions! They are amazing!

[@michaelclark6072]

you guys need to watch and react to their live shows, they've had some amazing shows

[@thebrokejoke1379]

I love Avatar...and I vote to hear Hail The Apocalypse next

[@Hexxefir]

You want to know what mean this song ! The Bloody Angel is metaphor for death. Death will a day come for you. "This force is too strong to resists .... "

[@nicholascone4291]

More Avatar🔥🔥🔥

[@rafaelmouramagalhaes7558]

Avatar is band death metal melódico,heavy metal, Groove metal, metal industrial , progressive metal e alternativo metal

[@hugemetalfan6664]

You gotta check out their live shows on KZbin.

[@lizziebrooks3667]

Could you guys do the in between by in this moment soon?

[@shhaniia]

Love watching your videos, it’s always nice hearing your views on each part of the song. Not many people pause and talk about it, so y’all are most definitely a favorite! But whenever you guys have the chance, you should definitely listen to NF’s new song HOPE, I feel like y’all will be blown away!!

[@Rykerroad]

It's uploading now!

[@shhaniia]

@@Rykerroad OOOOO, THE EXCITEMENT IS KICKING IN!! Can’t wait to watch!!

[@kenny31911]

Come back to these guys. Dance Devil Dance.

[@kenny31911]

The live one.

[@Adam-dh6rp]

Avatar is a swedish band bloody angel is a song about what the swedes did to the Jewish refugees during WW2 fleeing the Nazis. Instead of letting anyone and everyone come to Sweden as the world thought they did, in recent declassified documents by swedish intelligence they picked and choosed who to let in and who to leave in Nazi hands. The German shepherd obviously represents the German ideal of the final solution and the man is a swedish immigration worker passing judgement. The man in the painting is their president of the time during WW2 Per Albin hasson. The dog showing up represents basically what the swedes did to the Jews was basically just as bad as what the Nazis did and the swedes knew what they where doing and Avatar who is portraying a ghost is their torment or guilt screaming in the immigration workers ear and giving him (the swedish government) nightmares. The end basically means now that the secrets are out and the public knows, just because the Nazis where stopped (the German shepheard leaving) there's a new person to pass judgement and it's the swedish people this time ( the lead singer sitting at the desk) but it's on the swedish government and deciding on how they want to hold their government accountable for how they treated the Jews.

[@danwheeler6312]

Avatar is amazing. Without going full bore with the humor they are quite a bit like Electric Callboy in that their videos are exceptional, and they are animals on stage they always put on a show. While some of their songs are serious, they don't take themselves serious at all. Their interviews usually involve one or more members of the band being a huge dork. You should check "Statue of the King" next. Great song that also showcases Johannes vocal range, and the video is awesome.

[@EBarker1008]

YAY 🖤

[@Fallenhalo_Music]

I heard that this video was about a solider during the holocaust feeling guilty for all the lives he helped extinguish and it’s haunting him

[@youshouldknow7940]

you should really do "Let it Burn" by these guys man.. holy hell..

[@siggiMFstarfish]

I need moooooooooooore…..please

[@rockowlgamer631]

I like this music suggestion: Breathing Theory- The Darkness Eldest 11- The Rescue

[@shanedobiesz6993]

Let it burn, hail the apocalypse are a couple great Avatar songs. You should check them out..