ZEAL & ARDOR - Tuskegee

[@paulpatton9605]

Somebody's been working on their black metal vocals, and it shows. 🤘💀🤘

[@LennardPetrell]

those dani filth -like howls are spot on

[@Trve_Kvlt]

@@LennardPetrell Also sounds like early Mikael Åkerfeldt

[@puglosipher1666]

Lyrics: Bad blood We're ripped from the tree Bad blood in me A simple word Tuskegee Bad blood bestowed on me By a tyranny Left to rot and die Hear my bloody cry Tuskegee Now don't be long, you don't belong here anymore Pack all your things and pray you're gone before the war So don't be long, you don't belong here anymore Cry, dear boy, these helping hands aren't at your aid Fly, people, I'm telling you it's been to late Pure evil, the doctor hides a vicious smile Upheaval, one day we shall retaliate Run, father, they're killing you to help themselves Fly, mother, before long they'll want you as well They think they had their way and will again But in another way we will avenge Tuskegee Tuskegee

[@dogukanayyldz951]

U ll be go to heaven

[@tamarasanderfield3885]

@@dogukanayyldz951 : ???

[@TheDrackOfSpades]

I remember, corona Chan is a spook just as the Tuskegee health shots full of STD was.

[@GuysClips]

@@TheDrackOfSpades lol ok

[@DeadManAnimations]

As someone who went to Tuskegee and is a long time metalhead, this is perfect. So glad this song is most black metal than sad singing. Love it so much; black history plus black metal is such a perfect fit.

[@luisarturoleonfrausto8641]

Black² metal

[@ryanlathotep]

Those black metal vocals are impeccable - I need more

[@HorstEwald]

3 years later and this song still grips me. It goes hard, it's tragic and the singing in beautiful. A masterpiece imo 🖤🖤🖤

[@Hideousspawn13]

That’s what I’m talking about. The other two songs felt more like intro/filler tracks. I hope there are more fully realized songs like this on the EP. This slays

[@xvlvxt]

Absolutely, this one is brutal. Amazing stuff in every way

[@Conundrums._]

3:06 Did Manuel just hit a nasty low at the end of the song? Damn right he did. I love it.

[@BRaMMeG]

His screams improved so much in this song, I had trouble recognizing his voice at first.

[@hikinghermit]

As a metal vocalist myself I can tell you that low growls are much easier to produce than the high screams. But his screams on this song are really great! Respect for that!!!

[@timothyhoward6112]

@@hikinghermit That's not 100% true. Some have a natural low gutteral and others a natural high. Lows are easier for you and me but my cousin who has a very similar talking voice as me only has a higher register gutteral, can't even start to develop a low.

[@hikinghermit]

@@timothyhoward6112 it's two different techniques. And technically it is easier to learn growling than fry screaming. For anyone. But of course there are people who found their fry scream naturally, like your cousin. But in general growling is the technique that is much easier. That is so because it's already used by humans naturally and just has to be cultivated whereas the fry scream is something new. But why your cousin can't growl, I don't understand. Anybody can do. And it has nothing to do with your talking voice. That's why females can growl in the same register as men. It's not using the actual voice pitch.

[@racosphinx]

@@hikinghermit Just throwing it out there, you can use fry for highs or lows, and you can use false chords for highs or lows. I think the person you're replying to is talking about high false chords, which are definitely easier than lows for me personally.

[@alternativefandotcom]

The scream at 2:55 gets me everytime. It's gnarly af!

[@theoneandonlyAeth]

Yep, just getting more excited by this EP. And is it just me or is this the most black metal song Zeal & Ardor have made so far?

[@cyanidebutterfliesx]

100%

[@theoneandonlyAeth]

@@cyanidebutterfliesx Listening to the song again it's also got a strong early Opeth vibe with the way it shifts from loud to quiet and back again.

[@kubakorbiel]

Only You

[@MANTARD]

@@remko1238 you have no idea what black metal is, do you?

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Yes and I would argue Manuel sounds like George from Deafheaven here at times which is dope!

[@Vilyander]

I`m really glad they are speaking loudly. I`m from Europe and I have never heard about it before, not even a mention in my school years.

[@BridgetteBentley]

I’m from Tuskegee!! That’s my hometown! And I freaking LOVE metal omg this song ROCKS!!! I like all your other songs too, Trust No One is my fave!

[@drewforthefew935]

You guys make me want to learn more about parts of history that have been ignored. I can't be the only one that heard this song and felt both shame and humility.

[@GuntherSchmidl]

By now you probably know about the Tulsa Massacre.

[@nataliemoore2673]

The race riots? Tulsa, Oklahoma yes?

[@GuntherSchmidl]

@@nataliemoore2673 the massacre of Black residents by racist militias, including by plane bombardments, yes.

[@nataliemoore2673]

@@GuntherSchmidl I hang my head. Some things are very difficult to know. I like many live in Oklahoma as a result of my family walking The Trail of Tears. I look around and in my heart I want to fight. For love. For the good. For scalps. Hahahahaha.

[@cortneyfivecoate]

Feel free to look up Iron Maiden’s entire catalog then.

[@fleminghell]

What a fucking amazing piece of work. Brutal truth set to brutal music.

[@1008md]

I just love me some Zeal and Ardor. As soon as I learned that 100% of profits are being donated. I immediately purchased the vinyl

[@criswebb7470]

I'm in awe of this man's vocal range and power. Beautiful.

[@LadyKittentsune]

Did some research on this one since the band said that the message of this EP is entirely unambiguous, and ended up learning about the Tuskegee Study... I can't describe it at all since my original comment about it was removed, but it was absolutely appaling...

[@sssveny]

Thanks for reposting the comment probably wouldn’t have found the story otherwise, pretty messed up.

[@imamonkey117]

Tuskegee airmen.....

[@EchoSappho]

Thanks for reposting, I had no idea what this song referred to and Googled it after your comment. I'm fucking mad now though...

[@LadyKittentsune]

@@imamonkey117 I thought it was about the Tuskegee Airmen at first as well. But the reference to "bad blood" along with the lyrics that "helping hands aren't at your aid", and "the doctor hides a vicious smile" makes me think that this song is about the Tuskegee Study instead.

[@darthmalys]

@@imamonkey117 no this is about the Tuskegee Experiments. completely different.

[@matthewkeane8965]

As soon as I saw the title come up I knew this track was going to be something else. This feels like a battle cry. Amazing song!

[@tobitaktlos3241]

Dude .. this is magnificent. Ever heard a band take the tuskegee syphillis experiement and make a song out of that ? I have nothing but love for this band! Cry, dear boy, these helping hands aren't at your aid Fly, people, I'm telling you it's been to late Pure evil, the doctor hides a vicious smile Upheaval, one day we shall retaliate nothing more has to be said.

[@DionysusLion]

Zeal and Ardor and Clpping are both the highlight of this year so far

[@ahuman6277]

Been waiting to hear that beautiful shriek \m/

[@TheNewRisingSun1997]

damn those vocals!!! \m/

[@thewalkingdunning-krugeref9664]

Awesome vocal performance.

[@TruzFest]

Sick stuff guys!! Keep up the great work! And come back to the Netherlands plz, when you are allowed to do proper tours again

[@jobcorver9823]

Hey Nick, jij hier?

[@TruzFest]

@@jobcorver9823 jazekers! Nieuwe Zeal klinkt keigoed man

[@jobcorver9823]

@@TruzFest Helemaal mee eens

[@EchoSappho]

I second this motion. Hallootjes :)

[@mehmetutkuozhun]

Amazing as always. You have become my favourite group so far. I am glad I was able to find you.

[@amiraliheydari8642]

meaningful and touching lyric, amazying and unique riff, powerful and mastered singing and voice keep going❤

[@rufustassiloschelmvontunic162]

I googled Tuskegee and...holy shit... Never heard of this one before

[@ananasananas1502]

The same. That's horrible

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

Worst part is that schools don't teach us about such events, and KZbin is even removing any mention of it. Regardless as to whether it was for a good cause, the people who were experimented on were lied to and went through inhumane treatments, many of whom died from the experiments. It doesn't matter how good the cause is, there's no justifying killing innocent folk.

[@ananasananas1502]

@@the_furry_inside_your_walls639 I totally agree with you. And in French schools we don't learn it, even how horrible were some crimes made by France in History we don't learn it. I'm horrifiyed when I find out something horrible in History

[@alibyte]

google mk ultra, the sterilization of native americans, the list goes on.

[@bobmcstuffins8194]

Do some research on Sundown towns as well... There's a lot the American Education system wants to suppress.

[@EchoSappho]

Is the sleep deprivation, the many cups of coffee or my excitement for this song that I'm going balls to the walls hyper psyched screaming to the invisible sandwich? Who knows.

[@benjaminfrye9562]

Was disappointed that I got to the Mastodon/Opeth show late last week and missed these guys, after listening to more of them I'm even more disappointed I missed them. They kill it!

[@Nina.23]

3:07 holds a divine power

[@1975chrisvic]

And with this song, I fall in love all over again with this band, both as a fan and as a WOC glad to hear the truth spoken/sung.

[@shawneedoo8794]

Glasgow Oran Mor Gig was amazing!

[@karolinaneznamy]

I didn't know the details, but the name "Tuskegee" is often mentioned by the Black movement in my country. thanks again, Manuel, for bringing it to us.

[@gloomye5596]

zeal & ardor straight fuel my entire existence at this point

[@kostyabenson4308]

3:06 fucking nuts! Manuel has got to be one of my favorite vocalists out there

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Manuel kinda sounds like George Clarke here, awesome!

[@justinkroboth360]

Literally the first thought I had when he started those wails. I was privileged enough to see them with Deafheaven and Baroness last year and it was a like a religious experience. So fucking good.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

@@justinkroboth360 my man! I saw Deafheaven with Inter Arma a few years back and had the honor of seeing Z&A at a, get this, local music festival which is predominantly indie. Foals, these legends and The Cure were my fav performances out of all I've seen there!

[@andreronco8380]

Expected nothing less from a genius like Manuel.

[@SamSphinx]

Quintessential Black Metal.

[@oliviercatrice5701]

Z&A goes better and better. 1,000 thanks for this music and for this history part.

[@sneakaholic011]

god damn, zeal and ardor is a special band

[@BorisCampan]

Received my EP this morning ! Now I'm waiting for the next album 😉

[@boySoulCreeves]

Highly highly underrated band

[@nihilistictanuki6947]

One of your best songs yet. I'm amazed again.

[@MrGhoust666]

Pure Fire!

[@gerardadri9389]

Thanks for making a song about this, Im from the netherlands, I didnt even know about Tuskegee's existence

[@DigitalDeadBR]

Powerful as always

[@christiantraverson6491]

This absolutely has the spirit of black metal. Might be a first for a US band.

[@justinkroboth360]

Definitely not the first for a US band - they're Swiss. Aside from that, there's plenty of good US black metal. Still, they're a beautiful band.

[@suschi64]

when will this design be available as a backprint shirt? i neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed

[@forgemastermetal]

So stoked for this. That album art is amazing.

[@colsoncustoms8994]

First song of theirs I’ve heard. It’s kinda all over the place and I dig it.

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

After listening to all the other tracks this one Is the best.

[@biscuitstheanteater7306]

I’d almost lost hope of this band ever making music again. I’ve never been happier for being wrong

[@evansolomon169]

One good thing to come from the Tuskegee Experiment; I discovered Zeal and Ardor. Time to dive in.

[@clarencedudley1494]

This is the best time for Black Metal ever!!

[@TheMindovermouth]

Powerful, I can't wait for more.

[@jthomashair]

Hell yes. This is what I want from Z&A.

[@ceilingfan6969]

I heard this in a podcast earlier today and I had to give it a listen myself. I'm at a loss for words this is so freaking powerful

[@StephaneBourque]

This is a helluva great song! 🖤 Well executed! 🤘😈🤘

[@taioroniote8193]

Right with him. Have wanted to sing about missing and murdered indigenous women and the pickton farms in similar fashion. We were a minority that was ignored because we were seen as less. In this experiment, they were chosen because they were also seen as less.

[@dmytrovalentynovych429]

2:54 It`s hears like a Cradle of Filth ))

[@stephanaeon]

Never been a fan of cof, definitely like this better. Thought my favorites are mostly symphonic like dimmu

[@nataliemoore2673]

Yes very Cradle. Dusk and Her Embrace vibes and that's very exciting. 💚💚💚

[@pomegranatetv2222]

This feels really really special.

[@Harpy-24]

This is 🔥... expected nothing less

[@havinfunfallin9458]

Zeal and ardor and clowncore are putting out ep’s in 2020. Other than all the other bs of this year, atleast we have two reprieves.

[@metaldog756]

Ha! I actually just came right here after watching the new ClownCore song :D

[@schopenhauer5427]

I believe Deftones's album this month will be just tasty too

[@digitaldeathsquid3448]

Mordred also put out a pretty sick EP earlier this year.

[@donaldcady3839]

Napalm Death

[@brucanthwood]

Wait... I thought clowncore was just a funny random youtube suggestion my friend and i liked a little more than we should...

[@scart-69]

Great seeing other bands that aren’t afraid to speak out, speak up & stand up. KUDOS!

[@alexbrown9776]

I’m not usually a fan of this genre of metal but I really like this

[@TheBramVC]

Brilliant, simply brilliant.

[@happymonkeyfish]

pretty surprising how many people didnt know about the tuskegee experiments before this video (assumedly)

[@mayelanieto6459]

Can’t wait for their new album fr!!!

[@cyanidebutterfliesx]

this owns, thanks again z&a

[@GhostFlame88]

You blew my mind! amazing music

[@sonioni1998]

I can said only one word " Incredible"

[@neighborhoodmusicsnob5517]

2:55 damn he goes full Dani Filth there. Ya love to see it!

[@angusdeii]

Muhtesem

[@DjediVibrations]

So much yess

[@stephanaeon]

Oh wow. Heard about this band today went from devil is fine video to this one, what a difference!

[@ChristopherP96]

This is amazing!

[@BloodoperaBlackvomit]

What a song.

[@Nightsyrk]

Zajebiste

[@UnkownErrorZ]

I cant get over how heavy this song is.

[@vmanmadsen123]

To think this experiment ended only 50 years ago, is fucking disgusting. What a masterpiece of a track. Hearing live was one of the most unreal things i have ever experienced

[@thedemonglitch]

...what happened to the comment explaining the Tuskegee study?

[@user-zg5ey5xo9i]

YT probably thought it's racist or something.

[@digitaldeathsquid3448]

There's a new one that's come back up.

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

KZbin took it down.

[@nataliemoore2673]

The cats are out of the bag.

[@NECROMURDERR]

máximo respeito slc, a melhor do álbum ai👆🏻👆🏻🖤🖤

[@schopenhauer5427]

When your favorite band drops a new song you've gotta click fast

[@Schmogel92]

Wow this is a dark and heavy sound!

[@bestbrainbigman]

Absolutely fantastic progression with your vocals here. I’m extremely excited for the EP! #BLM

[@BloodoperaBlackvomit]

Beautifull!

[@dandelionbomb]

Yes. I am here for this

[@uncledubpowermetal]

This is one of the three black metal bands that I like. Just so inventive and fresh; fucking slaps, guys!

[@smoke26100]

Yes.

[@keineahnungwassonst]

quintessence vibes. Nice

[@Dnll88]

Amazing!

[@jasminkeck7877]

Alter, das ist so gut!

[@Beerhemoth]

Dude......🤘😠🤘

[@stevenlandouar4356]

Un bon retour au source !

[@mezolite]

damn, vocals are sounding better than ever

[@metalbean813]

this band is obscene! I mean that in the nicest way possible :)

[@tylersummers2663]

Wooooo daaaaamn that was good

[@Yoyotwilight]

Thank you so much!!!

[@starrgazer9]

Amazing

[@ikeekieeki]

maximally excited

[@FullMetalHeart_one]

Insane vibes in that one..more than usual I mean