WHILE SHE SLEEPS “To The Flowers” | Aussie Metal Heads Reaction

[@dominicscotti8602]

Grief is probably the most painful emotion any human can feel.

[@VRTX_-sc7dx]

"There's no love like loss" -Invent Animate

[@orchids1555]

I agree!!! Lost my soul mate to cancer 3 years ago!!! Haven't gotten over them...

[@D__Sync]

As soon as you hear that intro you immediately know it’s While She Sleeps they really have carved out their own signature sound, love this band I love that every member of the band contributes to everything including shooting this video! Sean and Mat are really underrated guitarists in the metal scene, The clip is fantastic Can’t wait for the whole album and fantastic reaction by you guys!

[@HEADASSLOOKINGAHHH]

I very rarely cry or tear up watching a music video, and maybe it's because i've had a shit month overall, but this music video got me good man. What a beautiful track, from the singing, to the screaming and specially Sean's guitar work, so beautiful.

[@Anthony-pd7uk]

I get the chill everytime i listen to this song honnestly. Great reaction!

[@wraithslayer411]

Fell in love with this band all over again. Those guitars are so iconic.

[@vingatto2819]

Absolute tearjerker

[@fangirl5940]

This is my favorite single by them so far! Love that it sounds more like their older stuff. Can’t wait to see this live!

[@henryevans99]

This doesn’t sound anything like their old stuff at all!

[@jamyjet]

@@henryevans99 It sounds pretty similar to stuff off of the So What? album and is similar to Nervous from their last record too. It really depends on what you mean by 'older', that music is older than the newest record...

[@henryevans99]

@@jamyjet yes it is but when you say old music I think of this the six and brainwashed! Also nervous isn’t really that old!

[@jamyjet]

@@henryevans99 They said 'older' not old stuff. The songs I mentioned are by definition older...

[@koenv306]

This is probably the best clip I've seen by a band ever. Could basically be a short film on its own. VERY impressive work from the band!

[@dragonblazer96]

This gave me the feeling I had when I first found them with Hurricane. That guitar is so iconic, love those melodic leads.

[@Louis-kd9bn]

This song is so beautiful and the video such a masterpiece, I think I've watched it 10 times already

[@robjones8313]

Nath : "should have come out a week ago for Valentines day - would have been more appropriate" Me, who has seen the video : 😬😅 Absolutely storming track, which is elevated by the video, and has been stuck in my head since it was released. Major props to the actors in this as well, who really sell the whole thing.

[@Jcoiner7]

Man, this was fantastic…absolutely going into that back catalog! ❤

[@bradh6529]

Moving video and an insane song! Got to be my favourite so far in 2024

[@bart.pietrzak]

It's only February, but I'm already sure that this will be the best music video of 2024

[@nolankuffner3573]

Feels like overly cloying emotion, very similar to the Eye for an Eye video. Like, the imagery is there, and the acting, but for a 4 minute clip, it's a lot of heavy handed melodrama that really doesn't translate well when it's just the audio. Kinda like that Knocked Loose EP 🤷 It's a monotonous track for a band that once seemed to be one of few truly interesting metalcore bands. Now they're just a slightly heavier Dayseeker, replete with all of the verse - chorus - verse - chorus repetition as any band they share the stage with. They should probably collaborate with more basic rock bands and boring rap and hardcore bands, their sound has become less of a signature and more of a gimmick. You can't disguise a bland chorus and meandering verses with an effected guitar riff with every single song. It's why their singles are well received and the albums are largely forgotten.

[@robinnouara3681]

I have been waiting for this one, finally! Love the song, its really grown on me with every listen. And the video is just fantastic. Really feels like the song is the soundtrack for the clip, in the best way possible. These lads being a fully indie band, and also learning to be competent filmmakers? Its madness. Sleeps are the best

[@miserablebrian]

I have watched this video over 15 times since last night, it is a literal documentary of my life and I think its the best piece of media that's ever been made.

[@manamatron]

I love the guitar work. The video makes this song hit so much harder than just listening to it alone.

[@mfjsb1893]

Really love the guitar-work on this one! WSS never disappoint when it comes to writing catchy guitar riffs! Loved the reaction guys.

[@sympathyforthedevil1553]

Stunning track

[@heyimapl]

aaaaa the stand atlantic hockey jersey is so sickk. love this osng. sean's leads are so good

[@Charon241]

I have given this some thought in the weeks since you put this out. Fantastic song, actually with for me so far. Unbelievable clip. Reminds me a lot of "Roses for the Dead" by Funeral for a Friend. A brilliant and engaging clip that tells a sad and tragic story through video montage accompanied by a brilliant track that fits the tone and narrative of the clip so well. Also, in both cases, novices could easily be confused about which is song title and which is band name.

[@IrishKelevra]

The last song I legitimately cried to was I'll Get By from Pianos Become the Teeth. This.. This one got me.. Holy fuck this song and video are so good and emotional.

[@Ryan-jz4fe]

Can we just appreciate the backing vocals on the first two verses though. It's a higher pitch which really compliments the lower more distorted vocals of loz. To me it's the best part of the song. Don't get me wrong, the riffs and the drums are on point. But when I first heard those vocals on the first verse, it gave me mad chills 😅

[@Revizzplays]

I was waiting for your reaction! Greetings from Spain

[@nathandjohnny]

Hello!!

[@patrikvalent5821]

been waiting for this for a hot minute

[@edhartshorne6904]

Been waiting for this one!

[@ptrekboxbreaks5198]

This is the first song ive heard from them and the video just captivated me when i saw it 2 weeks ago. To see the song/video itself has 1Million views already is amazing...while i didnt lose an unborn i was in a relationship where we both started using pills and i didnt stop when she did. I still regret it but doubt it wouldve changed our outcome even if i had stopped..(i havnt used opiates in 8 years now) This song is heavyy

[@nayna8036]

broke down crying. I am not a huge while she sleeps fan, most of their music just isn't my style. But man, this is a masterpiece.

[@LastFreeStyleBender]

To all the blood shedded the earth yesterday to raise today's flowers 🌹🩸✌️

[@ChrispyBacon2234]

I won't lie, they are amongst my fave UK bands, however I haven't really dived into their music, discovered them through the track where Olly does vocals.. But this track, once again shows me, something with the UK metal scene is just different to all the others.. heavy af but clean.. Thanks guys!!

[@lc81002]

No shame here - I cried. I didn't turn to substances, and obviously I'm still here, but that kind of loss hits close to home.

[@edschobs5204]

I’m a grown ass 36 year old man and I couldn’t stop the tears. This is probably gonna be my song of the year. I’ve already given it about 40 listens since I first heard it yesterday and watched the video probably 10 times. This is a masterpiece!

[@edschobs5204]

Also, wanted to add, I’m glad you’re still here!

[@lc81002]

@@edschobs5204 thank you. There were moments after my latest miscarriage, around four months, where I didn't want to go on and I thought everyone would be better off without me. So I definitely relate to the desperation to feel anything but the pain. Ultimately, I couldn't leave my living children. This was 9 years ago and after time and a lot of therapy, I'm okay.

[@user-wd9kx6lt9r]

The “I can’t hear you. What?”😂😂

[@tyhebert7753]

I don’t know if y’all have reacted to them before but the song Distance by Boys of Fall is absolutely amazing

[@nml2266]

Still waiting for y’all to react to Call My Name by Yours Truly. Think you’ll definitely enjoy it.

[@johncrwarner]

My problem with this song is I keep promising to "just listen to the music" and "ignore the video" but I get drawn into the video so much When I go to the opera - yes I go to the opera I am watching intensely at the action whereas my partner tells me what the musical performance is like. So I am sadly drawn back to the video until I get the album then I will be able to listen to it.

[@birdiemaradoth]

"Should have been postedf on valentines day" Those who know the video and meaning: haha no :,(

[@nathandjohnny]

At least you know it’s a genuine first reaction? Hsha

[@larshagen9944]

Sadly the strings where pulled and emotions are arising

[@slickrick4112]

I feel the same way dude. Alot of metal today just sounds the same. Just breakdowns, the same riffs, no melody etc... Hell even solos are becoming a thing if the past. I want more solos. More melodic solos. We need more Jacky Vincent in metal.

[@regularbruh9540]

You can guys please react to Miley Cyrus flowers Grammy performance.🙏🏽

[@nathandjohnny]

Nah, there is too much new music to cover sorry

[@ScotCinamon]

I've never understood the appeal of this band. Somehow they always seem like... idk, they're trying too hard? Like they want everything they do to be so "epic", so "emotional", so "something" every time.

[@nolankuffner3573]

I'll say, I heard this without the video first. Then I watched the video. And your reaction is probably going to be the last time I see this. It's SUCH a safe and, frankly, boring song that is only slightly interesting with the guitar. But that's the thing: that's been practically every moment of all three singles thus far. It's harder to find myself excited for the album (despite them being one of my favorite bands) when it feels like half of what they make is specifically just catering to people who haven't cared to support them for years. I don't want to say it sounds desperate, but it sounds like they're selling out to people who just want to hear their "Our Courage, Our Cancer" era stuff to me. They haven't been this one dimensional and predictable in a while, and I get that people didn't like Sleeps Society or So What?, but a majority of my respect for a band comes from knowing they're doing what THEY want to do, whether I connect with that or not. This and Down don't feel like that to me.