YOB - Amoeba Green Room Session

YOB performed live in the green room at Amoeba Hollywood, December 3rd, 2018. Their latest album "Our Raw Heart" is available now on Relapse Records.
See YOB on tour starting later this month with Voivod and Amenra. All dates and tickets available at yobislove.com
0:00 The Lie That Is Sin
12:18 Our Raw Heart
30:26 Breathing From The Shallows
Performers: Mike Scheidt, Aaron Rieseberg, Travis Foster
Get YOB's music: bit.ly/2CpMjoj
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[@tylerjacobson8012]

Sheidt is one of the only doom metal guys I’d say really transcends the genre and is doing something that’s completely his own thing. He’s a true artist in that sense. He’s very talented. His music sounds a lot like orchestral music to me. It’s layered which is very odd for doom metal. It also feels more sorrowful than the usual pessimistic tone doom has. His voice is great too. Yob’s really awesome .

[@web5592]

He just gets it

[@joshferguson9703]

I have been playing guitar for 31 yrs with a jazz theory background and obsession with bluegrass and Mike has brought a whole new inspiration to my playing the guy is god tier

[@dherdy9205]

Definitely doom on

[@urizengold]

True. Check.

[@shaynesmallshayneheinous4240]

Almost sits somewhere between pretty shit like Godspeed you black emperor and as heavy as Bongripper

[@roseopheliashepherd8379]

"so how long will your set be" "oh... Just three songs"

[@bombjay2]

Local Band Zebulon Pike. 1 hr 10. 3 songs.

[@danielkorladis7869]

I've seen them play a 45 minute set consisting of only 2 songs lol. Obviously, one of those songs was Catharsis.

[@nickmcgarvey6463]

Yob is one of those bands where you quit your crappy job if you're scheduled to work the night they are in town.

[@jackhewitt7067]

Best comment, so on target, so direct ever!!! ❤✌🐇

[@ferox965]

They came to Ottawa and I had a gig that night. Big payer too. Was NOT a happy camper. I believe Bell Witch opened.

[@Trottelheimer]

Goddamn! I'm on a holiday when they're playing in my town now in May. I'm considering cancelling the holiday!

[@evolexpeditions7675]

These guys transcend what is DOOM. YOB is in a category of their own. Music of the universe. Of the RAW heart. Of the spirit of man. YOB IS LOVE

[@hosyuya-syusuke]

That's right, the sound of healing

[@psybezero]

♡♡♡♡

[@krazykings1]

@Metallic Palateto each his own.

[@GPR100]

@Metallic Palate It's a bummer that music is a contest and we can only like one band. Oh wait...

[@Epitaphforyesterday]

i agree with everything you've said. these guys are somewhere outside a lot of the other things. doom doesn't necessarily require transcending though, in my book. we've had some creators and some stubborn stalwarts; all of which i'm a fan of. i don't think that form has reached it's apex of gestation yet. remains to be seen.

[@timlofton6595]

52 years old. I love this. That is all.

[@SamritpalSingh]

I think he's 48, but yeah.

[@timlofton6595]

@@SamritpalSingh The meaning was that I'm 52 years old and hearing them for the first time.

[@needtoknow4077]

Atta boy. 🤘

[@GFEBMX]

@@timlofton6595 taste has no age restrictions

[@maxniknik]

Clever boy

[@maximebellec56]

Scheidt has a voice, or should I say multiple voices, that will make you shiver, empower you or terrify you. He is a great musician, I love YOB

[@horse_dog]

Maxime Bellec yea, Scheidt is probably one of the most versatile vocalists in the Doom sub-genre, although in my opinion YOB is just in a whole league of there own within Doom

[@teddyn3051]

his vocals could move mountains

[@kryptichands968]

I've seen them a few times, the hair would stand up on my arms, and most of the time I put them on, I feel like I've lived a better life...

[@Rain_power]

This band is on another level. I really enjoy the slowed down version of Our Raw Heart and Mike’s vocals on this are insane.

[@basildog007]

Exceptional recording. Outstanding. Standing ovation. Outstanding standing ovation!!! If you're seated, please stand for Yob.

[@TabishKhidir]

The last 1 minute of this video is the heaviest minute in the universe.

[@toaztelg]

true story.

[@teddyn3051]

mike’s vocals are earth shattering

[@nitzer280]

holy crap you are not kidding

[@josesolano897]

Geez what an awesome reference

[@peterwithabeard]

35 minute set, 3 songs played. That's how I like my music! Awesome!

[@TeamLuka]

Holy hell where have I been? Just discovering this band with this video. A-MAZING.

[@Einherjer895]

Welcome! go and listen to Our Raw Heart, Clearing the Path to Ascend and The Great Cessation on repeat now!

[@boslife609]

And Atma!!!

[@louderthanlightphoto]

Oh boy are you in for a treat!

[@justinbarter1734]

Welcome!

[@aaronlucas6426]

And dont forget The Unreal Never Lived, and Elaborations of Carbon!

[@HalfDeadGeezers]

I saw Yob 3 nights ago, fulfilling my life's biggest item on the buck list. Front row, watching and listening in amazement. I have seen thousands of show in my 61 years. But Yob is Love.

[@jonnavvir]

i keep coming back to this, and it did the same thing everytime to me.

[@Mindartcreativity]

First.Time.Listening.To.Yob. Holy Fuck how did I never heard of them? Their music is atmospherically menacing but at the same time beautiful... it has been a long time since I felt this way about a band!

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

I really like how during live shows, Yob doesnt face the crowd, they actually face each other, so its like youre watching them play in their garage or studio. Its really refreshing, you get to see them communicate with each other all these non-verbal queues.... it makes for a much tighter performance.

[@andrewwaugh2287]

Check out ManMan

[@xisotopex]

james brown would call out band members while they were playing live, if they made a mistake that he noticed. it would either be a gesture, or some short phrase, maybe a laugh or a jb grunt, something, but if you watch closely you can sometimes see this, however his band was pretty good live and made few mistakes, it is awesome to see a band with rapport with each other.

[@Hardvolume007]

Well said

[@kryptichands968]

Brotherhood

[@buddy22587]

That’s what I love about Earthless… they give each other the cosmic nod

[@nazgullinux6601]

Mike has the best voice in all of doom. Both cleans and growls. Idgaf what anyone thinks or says otherwise.

[@jamesumberhandt578]

Ok, but Dax Riggs is up there with him

[@TomKrouze]

0:00 The Lie That Is Sin 12:20 Our Raw Heart 27:58 Breathing From The Shallows

[@ferox965]

It's insanely hard to play that slow. To keep it in control like this is incredible. YOB are amazing. Those dissonant voicings remind me of Piggy from Voivod in the best possible way.

[@giddycadet]

It was too slow for me to even reliably headbang to it lmao

[@kbkman7742]

the planet needs more Yob

[@TheCcmarine]

YOB has made my life a little easier to handle!! The ups & downs of my little life have become a bit less drastic when I am centered..and YOB's music is cathartic for me as I am sure it is for them as well as many others who enjoy them. Our Raw Heart is more than just an amazing album, it has deeper meaning and emotes feelings that for me ar haunting and beautiful at the same time!! Any fan of this band already knows how special they are and how powerful the music is but if you really let yourself go and just drift away while listening to YOB ORH it can take you on a journey which can be different each time. I also recommend listening to the full album in one sitting if possible. I've gotten so much from this one album alone that it is possibly the most important album in my collection. For everyone there is that one album that does something magical for them or to them and for me its Our Raw Heart!! I went off on a rant there but I think its an important album and should not be overlooked!! (YOB is LOVE & LOVE is YOB)

[@alandickson7838]

love it ...has a Jesu feel to it in the slower moments

[@aspiron3196]

I had the same reaction.

[@platonicdescartes]

Glad they played Our Raw Heart, it is probably my all time favorite YOB song.

[@dcquence]

YOB is one of my favorite discoveries of the last year.

[@mattcockcroft3425]

Excellent. I would suggest checking out Mouth of the Architect, and Intronaut too. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[@dcquence]

@@mattcockcroft3425 grabbed their whole discography when Original Face video was first posted.

[@zucchinisurprise6347]

@@mattcockcroft3425 Gonna second the Intronaut rec. Really great band.

[@richardwellend3806]

Yob is one of my favourite discoveries of my whole life

[@Sleeper_Doom]

Very well filmed, the lights are awesome, the sound is excellent. And we need more heavy bands like this in the Green Room. I really love you guys, thank you.

[@durplehaze6484]

YYYEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! I love how the bass player is just in the dark. Drummer looks like he's having too much fun. And Mike, what can I say....

[@377]

Witnessing this band live is transcendental

[@FreeFall_79]

How are they not the greatest band in the world right now?

[@doomniverse1154]

rhetoric

[@bouncingczechs]

Neurosis is why. Second easily though.

[@satanspoo6971]

Because Dave grohl fucked rock

[@yannreis3991]

They are!!

[@pfisterbuddy]

bouncingczechs you fucking nailed it, YOB is very special, but neurosis is tops

[@theboyjordo]

Glad they have this document with Travis. Its a fantastic performance, but Travis stands out as a perfect engine for Mike's song writing.

[@bridgetking4553]

YOB can’t really be compared to anything man, they’re their own beautiful, monolithically heavy, crushing thing.. especially on Our Raw Heart you can tell the three of them have suffered and broken through. Mike’s struggle with major depression and illness, and his immense strength and new will to recover, show greatly. Things like that never truly go away, but recovery is possible. YOB shows us that.

[@greggriffin3114]

Amoeba captures the spiritual power of Yob with an excellent video....

[@ChimpityChoo]

YOB and Bell Witch were a perfect match on tour last season. Hope they do it again

[@henrygriffen40]

AMENRA, VOIVOD are way better

[@xefazoth2060]

@@henrygriffen40 nope

[@XHEADTOWALLX]

@@henrygriffen40 lol no

[@__babis]

I love how YOB is so beautiful and reflective ♡

[@samuelcandido9083]

One of my favorite bands, pure feeling and philosophy.

[@contraomnes1]

Our Raw Heart is one of the most beatiful songs on earth.

[@TheFoxcrusher]

I love that YOB commands you to slow your day down, have a seat and just listen, enjoy the ride.

[@ferox965]

Yep. This music commands ALL of your attention.

[@sloughboundrecordz]

Get the Yob what’s in my bag video out! And do the same with Sleep.

[@DefThrone]

Sleep. First shirtless What's in My Bag episode

[@amirmohammadjazayeri65]

probably just weed.

[@shillian4770]

@@amirmohammadjazayeri65 and Vol.4

[@Pingshifu]

Gorguts-ian chords in Breathing from the shallows. Love it!

[@milatroz]

That ending to Breathing from the Shallows OH GOD

[@andrewwaugh2287]

RAAAAAWR

[@sevensilverflowers]

Fantastic drumming. Ripping!

[@cartmans]

it is extremely difficult to keep the groove when you play slow,you know it.

[@sevensilverflowers]

@@cartmans Agree. And Travis plays some tasty groove buns on these here tunes. Rad.

[@leej9597]

Will there be a 'What's in my bag' episode with the band?

[@rockymentis8371]

yes please!

[@weirdozoidtheta]

These guy's bags are made out of the fabric of the universe. Everything's inside.

[@mikedestazador5116]

Please!!!!! Make it so amoeba

[@71degrees]

It would be funny if they bought the soundtrack to peewee's big adventure, and nothing else, end of episode 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kryptichands968]

Just some fungi and Alex's Grey's blessing?

[@rockymentis8371]

you can feel that, mike is squeezing everything he's got from his voice! YOB is love! 🤘🏿🙏🏿

[@FuzzMasterGeneral]

My spirit just got lighter .. YOB is love

[@deformed666]

A flawless jam session!! No other band comes close to YOB, their musical prism pierces your brain and will reverberate through time.

[@Live_Session]

Wow! Didn't recognized that this band is on a such high level of songwriting and perfoming! Love his vocal!

[@corey3642]

Yob is incredible. Glad you found them!

[@mattgriffin2880]

HELP! Mike's tone is trying to kill me! And I'm OK with that.

[@JcMtrial]

Then why are you screaming for help?

[@mattgriffin2880]

@@JcMtrial I just like to cause a scene whenever possible. "HELP!! Some person I don't know won't like my comment, because it doesn't make any sense". See. Like that.

[@nitzer280]

Imagine if this recording was available on vinyl. Oh my.

[@corpsebutcher666]

Of all the metal I’ve ever heard.. this is by far the heaviest.

[@peterziegen3738]

It is absolutely impossible to do anything besides when listening to Yob... i got absorbed by instant and lost myself once more in an absolute killer perfomance! I deeply hope, after all this bullshit around us has ended i will be able to see them live just once!

[@travistaylor4654]

I hope you saw them! They toured the USA for the first time post-COVID and I drove 4 hours one way for the chance to see them for the first time. My favorite live show ever and I was as close as this cameraman.

[@peterziegen3738]

@@travistaylor4654 unfortunately i live in Germany, the guys don't come here very often. I understand they can't tour Europe regularely because they only play in small venues. But i stay positiv and wait for my time to come. Anyway i'm very happy that you had such a great experience. You took a lot of effort but it was worth every mile!

[@weirdozoidtheta]

This is unexplainably beautiful. Thank you Amoeba and YOB for this.

[@plan913]

Can’t believe the world almost lost this guy a while back. These dudes are what heavy is.

[@douglasvt6824]

the tone, the vocals, the distotion, the lyrics. incredible band.

[@rrbh]

" ...and then it goes to this place."

[@hwmbo727]

Mike, Aaron, and Travis are one in concert. Such beautiful music that hits deep in my heart. YOB is love.

[@froblivion8284]

There’s 1000’s of doom heavy bands on the go but not one of them comes close to the power & class of YOB - awesome 🤘🤘🤘

[@davidcook881]

favorite record of last year.

[@JoshFryer]

23:04 - 26:10 is fucking incredible. I love the subtleties of his guitar playing, but how it is still elevated. So good!

[@nuthinfayce]

Now.... this..... is..... fucking.... HEAVY!!!!!!!

[@dfz4130]

YOB IS LOVE!

[@emoedison]

Purify your intentions until your band is this good.

[@bergz77]

good thing you got this one recorded

[@kristofbe1]

I like a band that can fill a 35 minute set with only 3 songs and not a second of it is boring.

[@belisariusxambeui7513]

I'd pit this against any BBC session ever made as being the best of the best.

[@EenZekereMartijnK]

Normally I don't care for singing but this guy nails it.

[@neongrau3804]

our raw heart tears and heals me every time🖤 Thank you so much for this yob!

[@eduardosantillan3048]

Oh man I wish they would’ve performed Marrow

[@WIERD_ASS_PERSON]

that song is something else. spiritual journey

[@kryptichands968]

@@WIERD_ASS_PERSON both versions man gives me fucking chills

[@atonegames]

DUDE, yes! That song is amazing, its heavy and beautiful.

[@analima2655]

made my day better!! ♥️

[@deformed666]

YOB makes everything better.

[@mikedestazador5116]

Kick ass!!!! Yob one of the best bands right now for metal and music in general. Please have more heavy bands amoeba

[@Iamthesafe]

Is this the loudest the green room has ever been?

[@amoeba]

Yes, by far! :)

[@Lycanthropy54or]

Beats Boris?

[@amoeba]

@@Lycanthropy54or Boris performed in the main room at Amoeba, not the green room, but they were most definitely loud too!!

[@DocMefistO]

Give a link to Boris video, please.

[@kryptichands968]

Yessss! I knew it

[@vincentduhamel7037]

That's my favorite version of The lie that is sin.

[@marcosquillino9309]

Best band in the World.

[@milesloux8339]

These guys are in a category of their own. Dissonant, dark, and melodic all in the same breath. Love the patience they have. Can't believe their not HUGE.

[@nitzer280]

33:46 to the end probably shifted the Earth's axis permanently.

[@yudhachristianto9456]

Please do more doom session.

[@LabourOfLove1965]

28:00 Breathing From The Shallows

[@billyhawk1]

Our Raw Heart so beautiful.....I know....but that’s what I like.....

[@marcustucker460]

Yes Lord!!! Heaviest band on youtube

[@suzannesilvis7054]

Yob... my favorite for the last decade

[@alvarovicenteguardiola5175]

This is one of the best bands in the metal history whit a absulute crazy performance, i love these guys 🤟🤟🤟

[@mantispirate]

Great Vid. I think one of the (many) things that sets YOB apart is their use of the power of silence. \m/

[@CollapseTheSunn]

Its seems to me, that those who have a deep admiration for YOB' music, are very spread apart. I've tried sharing them over years; only with very little appreciation for it in response. So glad I was able to see them in Detroit the 2018 though, after having missed them on west coast in 2011 w/Nuerosis.

[@ravael3904]

this video suits the performance realy well

[@SuicideKid1979]

What a passionate performance! ✊ 🎶 I love this band! 🖤

[@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458]

Anyone else watching YOB and Voivod playing next week in Toronto?

[@HomoChomsky]

I wish I could go. Last time YOB were in Montreal, we got half a set (power went out in the middle of the show).

[@timallenwood633]

Next week in Maine.

[@mattderosier9771]

I'm watching them in Chicago illinois in 3 days.

[@d.thomas3051]

Sunday in Buffalo...so nearby anyway!

[@ianroach7606]

Seeing them in Atlanta next Wed

[@clungebucket23]

I love the sheer physicality and confident command over his guitar.... Exuding the power and positivity of love in a shitty world.

[@fupamastah9331]

This channel keeps surprising me in the most beautiful ways

[@DoomsdayIsComing73]

YOB is the journey of the human soul. YOB is the true self, the Atma. YOB is life, the oneness with all there is. The connection, the ties that bind us all, with all we see. YOB IS LOVE…🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@slaginvein]

Love this live sound, it's so good. Thank you for your music 🇺🇦

[@braydenfriesen6654]

this just might be my favorite video on youtube. YOB is life, YOB is love! YOB will forever hold a special place in my heart.

[@aaronmacken]

these guys are fuckin gnarly

[@northkoreaua]

00:00 The Lie That Is Sin 12:22 Our Raw Heart 27:58 Breathing From The Shallows

[@71degrees]

I just found yob, i like it. It reminds me of HUM (with a little bit of HELMET), but heavier and muddier of course. They should tour with MASTADON. Good stuff 💪

[@winkydee]

it wouldn't hurt to show the bassist every now and then

[@elenab.2698]

I totally agree. Poor bassists, they are always overlooked. Moreover Aaron is more handsome than Mike :).

[@nazgullinux6601]

Mike makes this band. The bassist is not important.

[@kryptichands968]

@@nazgullinux6601 hahaaa

[@danielkorladis7869]

@@nazgullinux6601 um... untrue. Obviously Mike is the biggest contributor, but in both eras of the band, the bass has been an enormous part of their sound.

[@stario]

Everyone knows no one wants to see us. - A fellow bassist.

[@zeeeeroin9981]

His voice is super underrated , in fact. The. Whole. Band. Is....

[@bairnonessie]

Hell yeah! A live session where the band actually plays the song SLOWER than the album version, instead of rushing through it! Our Raw Heart is an amazing song.

[@backtothebeatproductions]

BREATHING FROM THE SHALLOWS. THE HEAVIEST SONG IN EXISTENCE

[@DevBeamanmusic]

I am late hopping on the YOB train‼️ These dudes ROCK‼️🤘

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

This is so great! Thank you!

[@gregkelly319]

Saw these guys 2 days ago. Killer show...

[@TheGallery213]

What a performance, absolutely killer!