I honestly love the song. Matt's voice sounds so fucking healthy, Brooks is keeping Jimmy alive and you can hear it in every section. And Syn made quite possibly one of, if not THE best solo, I've ever heard in my life. Literally cried during the solo because that whole song just made me feel like a kid again. I've been listening to these guys since City of Evil and have known ever since that it's my favorite band in the world. So many nostalgic feelings happened in the span of 5 minutes and 56 seconds of beauty.
@@timdarnell7819 Gotta disagree. I found his singing to be probably the the lowest aspect of the band through the years. And yeah I'm aware the sound was changed because he was effectively 'screaming wrong' and had to take a break from that. But his tone, his vibrato... honestly, Shadows is learning to sing better slowly and it's making an impact in how he sounds now. It's different, but melodically it's a very good thing.
@@timdarnell7819 to me it just sounds like he learned how to sing (finally) i love old A7X songs but hearing something different like this feels really fresh
Synyster Gates is one of THE best guitarists on the scene and has been killing it for decades. His solos are always my favorite part of all of their songs.
@@slingdingersyour opinion on that as well. At least the OP said "ONE OF the best". We all have our own favorites. Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage is my favorite and tops Syn imo. To each their own. Lets continue rocking 🤘
It’s also my favorite band and im so excited for the album because I already knew it wasn’t going to be anything like others but still that sevenfold feel ya know?
I'm excited for a new album too, just not sure how I feel about this specific song (even after like 6 listens) back half of the song is definitely the best
This song is brilliant, melodic instrumentals and I think the guitar solo is one of the best I have heard by them. I really appreciate when bands release something new, cannot wait until their new album comes out. 🤘🤘🔥🔥
I’ve been a Sevenfold fan for the last 20 years. Ever since they started their goal is to evolve and create something completely new. I have noticed since the passing of Jimmy. Their sound almost evolves with the drummer they have. I feel like Brooks had a huge part to play in this album. But it still has that Avenged feel to it. I’m pumped as always for a new album from my favorite band. It’s been too long!!
I was just saying that. The Rev was metalcore-ish. Ilejay was more 4/4 time, portnoy a fill in for nightmare. And now brooks being more technical and proggy. I for one LOVE it.
Been on the same ride since sounding the seventh trumpet, I LOVE that they’re always switching it up. Pre-ordered the new album as soon as I heard this song, can’t wait!!!
How you experienced this song says it all. Me and my fiancé are SO in love with this song! So many layers of pure awesomeness! Everyone that hates this song can’t even comprehend the amount of detail this song has in it. You have to truly listen to it and take everything in. Every sound this song has. I can’t even begin to explain just how AMAZING this song is. A pure eargasm 🤯
Everybody who hates this song can't comprehend its detail? I would love to know your basis for understanding that about strangers. It's just a shit song and it's overproduced.
@@QuiveringNow you're entitled to your opinion but this is a very complex release and really kind of devisive. It's still art even if you don't care for it
@@QuiveringNow explain why it’s “shit”, otherwise you’re just a troll who hates the song for not being heavy enough or whatever you gatekeepers want from every band that are decades old. Don’t come back to belittle or insult anyone for not agreeing with you, so properly explain what makes this song “shit” to you. I’m all ears because different perspectives intrigue me.
This song gets better every time i listen to it. i personally like it a lot. I would not like a whole album to sound like this, but it is very good as a single! I'm sure they will not dissapoint us when the full album gets released and they will give us both faster more groove oriented songs and slower more atmospheric songs like this.
This song actually kinda reminded me of The Stage, with the new animation style of the video. The sound they decided to go with for this song is rather interesting. It's a bit weird considering the A7X I grew up listening to, but it's not a bad direction.
Yeah, this song is absolutely something. Maybe not something I'm going to listen to on replay or even often, but I do APPRECIATE them doing this stuff, from the artistic perspective. It's not some "we're doing random sh*t" move - it has their signature style written all over it, and it's coherent, it's a song, a musical piece, not just a number of random sounds. Always excited for their new stuff. It sounds weird at first, but slowly grows on you. Like I appreciate The Stage so much, for example -- and I didn't dig it at first at all. More so with A Little Piece of Heaven which I just thought to be a funny song, but now I honestly consider it a Bohemian Rhapsody of modern age, it's just a masterpiece.
So happy to hear many similar comments like yours around there, cuz we're not alone 😂 first time listeningto The Stage, I felt absolutely nothing, and that was 1 of the biggest mistakes in my entire life! Now with that lesson learnt, after giving enough 3 attempts, the chorus already kills me and stick in my head the whole day 😂 The instrumental is, needless to tell as always, a true masterpiece 🙏 Can't fckin wait til June 2nd deathbatnation 🤘
@@TrungNguyen-wy2gi True that! And considering the good stuff they put out, I always wonder, considering of how much of a musical genius The Rev was, what they couldn've done if he was still alive.
I felt the same way with The Stage. At first I was like: Damn… bummer. I’m not feeling it. But as a true fan, I still got the album on my playlist, I would just skip it, until some days I was distracted and wouldn’t skip it, and NOW I adore The Stage. Masterpiece. I’m loving this song.
In my opinion it sounds like he destroyed his voice. Reminds me of current Adam Gontier. Idk.. hope it's just this song because it doesn't have the power I'm used to.
He does? I don't know about that. I don't think he will ever be able to get close to where he was. The damage to his voice seems worse than they lead on to us.
I listen to all kinds of music and I've heard of Avenged Sevenfold but this song just really caught my attention. I want to know everything about them and listen to everything they have ever played. I feel like I'm listening to orchestra/heavy metal/progressive rock/eastern philosophy.. this song is addictive..
Yeah I've been saying the same thing, this is using their style from The Stage and expanding upon it to take it in a new direction. I love how experimental this is, I really like this song a lot.
I absolutely love Avenged Sevenfold. Every album is different and so creative. They are my favourite band of all time. I have seen them live three times, since Nightmare came out. Can't wait for them to tour in the UK.
It's amazing. I almost expected something like this after The Stage. On another note, serious though, I think they want to be the Pink Floyd of metal and I'm here for it.
The first time I listen to this song, I legitimately turned and said to my brother, "it was alright." Then I immediately put it on again. A few weeks later and I cannot stop listening, picking out different pieces to focus on. It definitely grew on me and is now one of my favorite songs by them.
I thoroughly enjoy this song. It has that ethereal, cosmic vibe that The Stage had but with a little something extra for spice. That intro/main riff is so good and has a nice spooky feel to it. My favorite part of the song is at around the halfway point when all the instruments drop out, we hear M. Shadows’ sort of acapella/choiry “I see”, the echoey “nobody” and then the main riff kicks in again. It’s so good!
Admittedly I didn't "love" this thing on my first take. I think that was simply because I was expecting "same". 3 more listens and I did love it! It was the solo with the strings that hooked me first. I woke up with this MASTERPIECE in my head this morning. P.S. Alex, what took you so long!?! ;) Thanks for the always amazing content!
I love it listened to it all day yesterday, it sounds like it would fit the stage album, and vibration frequency that comes off those strums is amazing
The “segmented” thing you spoke of is exactly why they’re the best. Not many bands can do that, and NOBODY can do it like them. And the hate will come bc it’s not the “banger” single people expected, but what they don’t realize is, this album will be a story where every song leads into the next… this is just a piece of the puzzle that’s yet to come
The face you pull when the song stops and choir comes in is BRILLIANT😂😂😂😂 exactly same reaction felt like I was getting lifted upto heaven by angels 😂😂😂
This song gives me goosebumps bro. It is different but it’s A7X. They’re brilliant. Shadow’s voice, the solo, the verses, the meanings. It’s absolutely perfect. I just miss The Rev…
they are real artists... they have such an unique way to catch us all in a weird way with their songs... almost every single they release since 2010 I had to listen for like 2 or 3 times to really enjoy it, I simply dont understand how they always do it....
I showed this song to my dad who has always disliked or not understood my music. He was quiet, shut his eyes, and let himself go on a journey. When it was over, he said 'Son, this band is something else...' That is a7x in this era...nothing else on earth sounds like this...haters just dont get it, how great and creative this is.
You’re exactly right about the second listening, gets better. First time through put me on edge (bad) and had to see your reaction vid. While watching/listening, it’s better, less shocking. You know what you’re getting. Great song, great vid dude!
This song was surprising and not at the same time. A7X is always maturing and evolving and they don’t care. And that’s what I love. I’ve been a follower and always will be because of their melodic creativity. With Synyster Gates as their lead guitarist, they will always be stepping it up to new heights.
I absolutely love this song and the music video is so beautiful well done and the colouring and the skeletons make you think about what we're. I can't wait for the brand new A7X album 🖤🤘😊
We been waiting for you to react to this as soon as it came out. You love the weird shit my fiance n I love. Thank you for finally picking this masterpiece apart. It's definitely a risky song for avenged sevenfold to do. But we all know they don't give to shits hail to the kings that keep putting us on on our asses.
Bro you kept it so real!!! Everything that you experienced on your first listen is EXACTLY what I went through too!! I fell in love with the song after my second listen. I watched the video like 4 times when I discovered it! Huge fan right here bro!!
They are my favorite band! I’ve learned to trust the process with them. Give any song of their a few listens and you’ll unveil the masterpiece behind it!
This song is actually really good. M. Shadows' voice sounds so good. Not too mention the sounds and everything behind the vocals. Syn's finger tapping in the chorus is mesmerizing. I love this song.
You realize that he had medical problems when they came home from that last European tour right? He had blood blisters and stuff on his vocal cords. He probably has to chill out on his voice or he'll lose it entirely.
Great reaction, another song that I think you would really enjoy that was part of an experimental phase would be the glass prison by dream theater. I really think you would enjoy that song
I do like it, but my initial guess is that it will fit better as part of a whole album stream. They've been saying that this entire album all the way down to the artwork has a very specific theme behind it (based on a specific author or artist's work if I remember correctly), so I'm expecting on of those albums that is meant to be listened to all the way through in a single sitting. Albums like that have a tendency to have the singles feel a little out of place on their own. Either way, I'm excited for the full album. They've had some "less good" albums, but I'd never say any of their albums were anywhere near bad.
I've listened to this probably ten times since yesterday. It gets more ingenious every time I listen. You're right too, the melody gets stuck in my head. I've never really heard much A7X so I was intrigued to start listening to more of their catalog.
This is like the Stage, I didn't care for it at first but it grew on me and now I find myself listening to The Stage often. Same for this song, I hated it at first but it's grown on me so much to the point where I listen to it on repeat several times a day because I can't get it out. It's a really great song!
Been a huge fan of A7X since the early '00s. One of my favorite things about them is how they're always progressing and changing up their style. No matter what, I can count on them to always push the envelope and create something masterful.
Been an a7x fan since sounding the 7th trumpet. First time I listened I HATED this song cept the solo. Now I've listened to it about 5 timed and a couple reviews. Can confirm it ABSOLUTELY gets better with every listen and I now love it. Can't wait for the album.
im not an emotional person AT ALL but i damn near started crying when i heard Syn’s solo. im 21 and ive spent damn near my entire life listening to this band and its been so long since hearing new music. favorite guitarist ever.
This song is an absolute banger. For them to go from the hardcore metal we love to this and nail it the way it’s been done is just amazing. Can’t wait for the new album
@@scarseven7855 Nate to you it could be crap but I’ve grown up with the band and I can see what they are going for and I THINK it’s a banger. You may not think so that’s totally fine.
I love their new direction. I also LOVE that they wanted a full orchestra to do the brass strings etc. Those are real violins, cellos, brass and percussion. I love their prog stuff so far
The "I see" chorus always gets me. The whole song is so dense and layered up until that point. With guitar synths and crazy drumming, horns and synth strings. Then it cuts to just A Capella voices which feels very human to me and sort of spiritual... only to go silent and have a robotic voice say "nobody". Gives me chills honestly, and feels like a slap in the face. You went on a journey, and you were expecting a big payoff and the reward is "nobody". Feels like a great artistic statement. And that guitar solo is just insane. I recall from one older interview that they went with a "jazzier" approach for this album, and that solo sounds a lot like a jazz/fusion guitar solo to me.
This song has been growing on me. The first time I heard it I was unsure about it and only liked the guitar parts. I love Syn's solo with how it seems to combine neoclassical and fusion jazz styles into one
I resonate hard with the meaning of this song. I went through a pretty awful break up about 2 years ago from a very manipulative person, I won't go into detail as it would take too long to explain. But the dissolution of my ego and my spirit broken left me seeking higher answers, a rabbit hole I wished I'd never gone down. Once you put on those goggles it's very hard to take them off
As a long time avenged fan I can say you are spot with the real fans. We love to be like what the hell you guys doing but then we love it and see that they are an ever changing band. I love this reaction you can admit it's weird and different but you appreciate it. Hell yeah and rock on brother. Anybody can hate this or love either way we all are still talking about it and creating buzz. I think that was their goal. Love you Alex an your reactions!
Was myself a gate keeper when i was younger, but with getting older i can also appreciate new things, songs reminds me a bit of Innuendo by Queen sometimes. Really cool song!
The first listen on the radio for me I was like what the heck was that like you said but man the more ive listed to it the more i understand and the radio really did injustice to this song. I could barely hear shadows on the radio version but youtube it blew me away with my drivers. I am excited for june 2 considering they are still one of my top favorite bands.
The droning guitar riff is the tick-tock of the clock of time. Tiiiick-tooooock, tiiiiiick-tooooock. It's subtle, but you can hear the clock ticking in the first 2 seconds
Its crazy how different M Shadow's voice feels after fully healing. Like, the tone is the same but that raspy air throughout is gone. While I miss that nuance, I'm so happy to see Avenged back at it. As for the song, my first impression was a discrete mix of "WTF is this" and "Ah! There they are!" I need to listen to this a few times me feels. Happy Thursday to everyone here!
I can’t stop listening to this! The first time I was like woah this is definitely different then the second an third time I could really appreciate the solos and corigraphy and the true talent of all the instruments 👌🏻🖤😍 the album is gonna be killer!! Can’t wait
I wasn’t sure about this song at first tbh. But like you said it’s grown on me a lot and I think it’s close to the the stage for me, a deep and beautiful song
Watching a load of reacts to this song made me realise that virtually no-one caught the fact that at the letter on the fireplace was a suicide note. Amazing video.
420 comments I kinda dont want to write one but man!! I need to tell you how much I love your reaction!!! you make me love music. I liked it the first time I heard it but now with you reacting to it made me love it! Im just headbanging along with you! Keep up the great videos man!
I honestly love the song. Matt's voice sounds so fucking healthy, Brooks is keeping Jimmy alive and you can hear it in every section. And Syn made quite possibly one of, if not THE best solo, I've ever heard in my life. Literally cried during the solo because that whole song just made me feel like a kid again. I've been listening to these guys since City of Evil and have known ever since that it's my favorite band in the world. So many nostalgic feelings happened in the span of 5 minutes and 56 seconds of beauty.
To me his voice sounds off, like he's outside of his range.
@@timdarnell7819 Gotta disagree. I found his singing to be probably the the lowest aspect of the band through the years. And yeah I'm aware the sound was changed because he was effectively 'screaming wrong' and had to take a break from that. But his tone, his vibrato... honestly, Shadows is learning to sing better slowly and it's making an impact in how he sounds now. It's different, but melodically it's a very good thing.
@@timdarnell7819 to me it just sounds like he learned how to sing (finally) i love old A7X songs but hearing something different like this feels really fresh
no lie sounds like we lived the same life lmao i started listening to them in 2006 when i was wayyyy to young to be listening to this kind of music
Synyster Gates is one of THE best guitarists on the scene and has been killing it for decades. His solos are always my favorite part of all of their songs.
I personally think he’s the best of my lifetime. He’s damn good.
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He is NOT better than Greta Van Fleets guitarist. hands down.
@@slingdingersyour opinion on that as well. At least the OP said "ONE OF the best". We all have our own favorites. Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage is my favorite and tops Syn imo. To each their own. Lets continue rocking 🤘
@@juangonzalez9508 no way you compared Syn to Charles Caswell 🤣
Song gets better with every listen. Been on repeat for 3 days now 🤣
same 😅
Yesssss
Bro can time travel it’s been out 2 days 💀
@@finlaymulraney991 lmao *for the last 3 days
Same here bro lol
The beginning of the song before the first verse comes in, sounds like a final boss track to an old school video game. It goes hard.
Dude... Imagine if A7X wrote a soundtrack for the next DOOM.
@@kevinmiller5051 i tink the same, DOOM
Brooks’s drumming and synyster solo are insane 😳🤘🏻
reminds me a lot of the final boss of sonic 3 on the genesis
Reminds me of the beginning of Rush’s Tom Sawyer
They're my favorite band & what a stunning song! It keeps getting better every relisten for me.
Exactly for me too all around
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It’s also my favorite band and im so excited for the album because I already knew it wasn’t going to be anything like others but still that sevenfold feel ya know?
I’m obsessed with this song. So excited for the album. Last album was released in 2016, The Stage.
I'm getting mad hatter/angels vibes
I'm excited for a new album too, just not sure how I feel about this specific song (even after like 6 listens)
back half of the song is definitely the best
Obsessed 💯
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I still haven't been able to stop listening to this song
This song is brilliant, melodic instrumentals and I think the guitar solo is one of the best I have heard by them. I really appreciate when bands release something new, cannot wait until their new album comes out. 🤘🤘🔥🔥
He's definitely been practicing.
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Syn is a bad man on those strings.. 🤘🏻
I’ve been a Sevenfold fan for the last 20 years. Ever since they started their goal is to evolve and create something completely new. I have noticed since the passing of Jimmy. Their sound almost evolves with the drummer they have. I feel like Brooks had a huge part to play in this album. But it still has that Avenged feel to it. I’m pumped as always for a new album from my favorite band. It’s been too long!!
I agree. Lyrically Matt has grown as well.
I was just saying that. The Rev was metalcore-ish. Ilejay was more 4/4 time, portnoy a fill in for nightmare. And now brooks being more technical and proggy. I for one LOVE it.
Been on the same ride since sounding the seventh trumpet, I LOVE that they’re always switching it up. Pre-ordered the new album as soon as I heard this song, can’t wait!!!
Brooks has been a wonderful influence on them.
I hate when people rip on Brooks for not being like the Rev, but his sound fits so well with A7X. Excited for this new album.
Every time I hear this song I like it more. This is a band that evolves on each album, simply awesome.
This, 100% this. The first time I listen to it, I wasn't sure what to make of it, but the more I listen to it, the more I like it.
“EVOLVE”
This is just left over garbage that didn’t make the cut on the stage.
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@@Brootall13 The Stage is their best album imo so if it’s similar I won’t be complaining
How you experienced this song says it all. Me and my fiancé are SO in love with this song! So many layers of pure awesomeness! Everyone that hates this song can’t even comprehend the amount of detail this song has in it. You have to truly listen to it and take everything in. Every sound this song has. I can’t even begin to explain just how AMAZING this song is. A pure eargasm 🤯
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Everybody who hates this song can't comprehend its detail? I would love to know your basis for understanding that about strangers. It's just a shit song and it's overproduced.
@@QuiveringNow you're entitled to your opinion but this is a very complex release and really kind of devisive. It's still art even if you don't care for it
@@QuiveringNow explain why it’s “shit”, otherwise you’re just a troll who hates the song for not being heavy enough or whatever you gatekeepers want from every band that are decades old.
Don’t come back to belittle or insult anyone for not agreeing with you, so properly explain what makes this song “shit” to you. I’m all ears because different perspectives intrigue me.
@@E_Shadows I mean, this being complex and “art” is also just an opinion.. Songs still boring at the end of the day
This song gets better every time i listen to it. i personally like it a lot. I would not like a whole album to sound like this, but it is very good as a single! I'm sure they will not dissapoint us when the full album gets released and they will give us both faster more groove oriented songs and slower more atmospheric songs like this.
I wholeheartedly agree. It’s like more powerful each listen.
Totally agree bro 🤘🏻😎
I would listen to a whole album like this for sure. I love the heavy stuff more in general...but different songs and albums for different moods.
Indeed
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Been my favorite band for 20 years ...and I love this song it's amazing
Honestly this song grew on me so quick. I actually like this song better than The Stage. It's very chill and spacey. I'm intrigued.
Bruh don’t make me think about comparing the two they both are so amazing
No way, the stage is way better
@@mitchellrawson3528 yeah. In my opinion, it's just a the stage - version of this means war
This song actually kinda reminded me of The Stage, with the new animation style of the video. The sound they decided to go with for this song is rather interesting. It's a bit weird considering the A7X I grew up listening to, but it's not a bad direction.
Aint no way you like it better than The Stage
Yeah, this song is absolutely something. Maybe not something I'm going to listen to on replay or even often, but I do APPRECIATE them doing this stuff, from the artistic perspective. It's not some "we're doing random sh*t" move - it has their signature style written all over it, and it's coherent, it's a song, a musical piece, not just a number of random sounds.
Always excited for their new stuff. It sounds weird at first, but slowly grows on you. Like I appreciate The Stage so much, for example -- and I didn't dig it at first at all. More so with A Little Piece of Heaven which I just thought to be a funny song, but now I honestly consider it a Bohemian Rhapsody of modern age, it's just a masterpiece.
So happy to hear many similar comments like yours around there, cuz we're not alone 😂 first time listeningto The Stage, I felt absolutely nothing, and that was 1 of the biggest mistakes in my entire life! Now with that lesson learnt, after giving enough 3 attempts, the chorus already kills me and stick in my head the whole day 😂 The instrumental is, needless to tell as always, a true masterpiece 🙏
Can't fckin wait til June 2nd deathbatnation 🤘
The stage slaps
@@TrungNguyen-wy2gi True that! And considering the good stuff they put out, I always wonder, considering of how much of a musical genius The Rev was, what they couldn've done if he was still alive.
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I felt the same way with The Stage. At first I was like: Damn… bummer. I’m not feeling it. But as a true fan, I still got the album on my playlist, I would just skip it, until some days I was distracted and wouldn’t skip it, and NOW I adore The Stage. Masterpiece. I’m loving this song.
I LOVE this song! It's so out there and so unique. Give me more!! ❤ Love your reaction as well!!
The strings at the end is my favorite part, i almost want a full song of just those
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I’ve been a huge fan of these guys since I was in my teens and I’m 32 now. Always excited for new music and I’m loving this song so much.
Holy shit me too
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I think the vocals need to be talked about more, the mastering is way more raw and I LOVE it. Shadows sounds SO GOOD. I'm so excited for this album.
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In my opinion it sounds like he destroyed his voice. Reminds me of current Adam Gontier. Idk.. hope it's just this song because it doesn't have the power I'm used to.
He does? I don't know about that. I don't think he will ever be able to get close to where he was. The damage to his voice seems worse than they lead on to us.
I listen to all kinds of music and I've heard of Avenged Sevenfold but this song just really caught my attention. I want to know everything about them and listen to everything they have ever played. I feel like I'm listening to orchestra/heavy metal/progressive rock/eastern philosophy.. this song is addictive..
“This songs probably a grower” is the most accurate thing you could say about this song. Awesome reaction
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This song is getting better and better after every listen!
So proggy!
I can definitely hear similarities of The stage but yet it's so different!
Yeah I've been saying the same thing, this is using their style from The Stage and expanding upon it to take it in a new direction. I love how experimental this is, I really like this song a lot.
@@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead It's like if they blended "Higher" and "Exist" and turned that into this pure masterpiece of thing!
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I absolutely love Avenged Sevenfold. Every album is different and so creative. They are my favourite band of all time. I have seen them live three times, since Nightmare came out. Can't wait for them to tour in the UK.
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It's amazing. I almost expected something like this after The Stage. On another note, serious though, I think they want to be the Pink Floyd of metal and I'm here for it.
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The first time I listen to this song, I legitimately turned and said to my brother, "it was alright." Then I immediately put it on again. A few weeks later and I cannot stop listening, picking out different pieces to focus on. It definitely grew on me and is now one of my favorite songs by them.
I thoroughly enjoy this song. It has that ethereal, cosmic vibe that The Stage had but with a little something extra for spice.
That intro/main riff is so good and has a nice spooky feel to it.
My favorite part of the song is at around the halfway point when all the instruments drop out, we hear M. Shadows’ sort of acapella/choiry “I see”, the echoey “nobody” and then the main riff kicks in again. It’s so good!
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Admittedly I didn't "love" this thing on my first take. I think that was simply because I was expecting "same". 3 more listens and I did love it! It was the solo with the strings that hooked me first. I woke up with this MASTERPIECE in my head this morning.
P.S. Alex, what took you so long!?! ;)
Thanks for the always amazing content!
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I hate it the first time. Now I can’t stop listening it 😂😊
It took me a few listens to get into but I absolutely love this song, sounds like a blend of old and new A7X and I'm here for it. 🤟🏻🔥
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I love it listened to it all day yesterday, it sounds like it would fit the stage album, and vibration frequency that comes off those strums is amazing
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The “segmented” thing you spoke of is exactly why they’re the best. Not many bands can do that, and NOBODY can do it like them. And the hate will come bc it’s not the “banger” single people expected, but what they don’t realize is, this album will be a story where every song leads into the next… this is just a piece of the puzzle that’s yet to come
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This song grew on me quick, ive been listening to them since I was a kid (21 now) and I'm so happy they're back
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Great reaction! I'm with you 💯 I was smiling through the whole song 😊 didn't want it to end!
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The face you pull when the song stops and choir comes in is BRILLIANT😂😂😂😂 exactly same reaction felt like I was getting lifted upto heaven by angels 😂😂😂
This song gives me the stage vibes and I love it
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Same! Everyone is saying how different it is but I just think it's right on par with thr stage!
This song gives me goosebumps bro. It is different but it’s A7X. They’re brilliant. Shadow’s voice, the solo, the verses, the meanings. It’s absolutely perfect. I just miss The Rev…
they are real artists... they have such an unique way to catch us all in a weird way with their songs... almost every single they release since 2010 I had to listen for like 2 or 3 times to really enjoy it, I simply dont understand how they always do it....
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I showed this song to my dad who has always disliked or not understood my music. He was quiet, shut his eyes, and let himself go on a journey. When it was over, he said 'Son, this band is something else...'
That is a7x in this era...nothing else on earth sounds like this...haters just dont get it, how great and creative this is.
You’re exactly right about the second listening, gets better. First time through put me on edge (bad) and had to see your reaction vid. While watching/listening, it’s better, less shocking. You know what you’re getting. Great song, great vid dude!
This song was surprising and not at the same time. A7X is always maturing and evolving and they don’t care. And that’s what I love. I’ve been a follower and always will be because of their melodic creativity. With Synyster Gates as their lead guitarist, they will always be stepping it up to new heights.
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It took me exactly 2 listens to fully appreciate just how great the song is.
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Loved this song from the first moment I heard it. M Shadows vocals, the atmosphere, and that solo from Syn to top it all off. Great job 👏
I just heard it couple days ago, being a fan for many many years I freaking love it, and gates killed that solo!!!❤
I absolutely love this song and the music video is so beautiful well done and the colouring and the skeletons make you think about what we're. I can't wait for the brand new A7X album 🖤🤘😊
100% agree! 🤘🤘
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We been waiting for you to react to this as soon as it came out. You love the weird shit my fiance n I love. Thank you for finally picking this masterpiece apart. It's definitely a risky song for avenged sevenfold to do. But we all know they don't give to shits hail to the kings that keep putting us on on our asses.
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Bro you kept it so real!!! Everything that you experienced on your first listen is EXACTLY what I went through too!! I fell in love with the song after my second listen. I watched the video like 4 times when I discovered it! Huge fan right here bro!!
They are my favorite band! I’ve learned to trust the process with them. Give any song of their a few listens and you’ll unveil the masterpiece behind it!
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This song is actually really good. M. Shadows' voice sounds so good. Not too mention the sounds and everything behind the vocals. Syn's finger tapping in the chorus is mesmerizing. I love this song.
To me his voice sounds shot. I'm not sure if it really is or he's just outside of his range but I can't get used to it.
You realize that he had medical problems when they came home from that last European tour right? He had blood blisters and stuff on his vocal cords. He probably has to chill out on his voice or he'll lose it entirely.
It sounds like he’s sweep-picking not tapping, but yeah, sounds friggin awesome
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Dude his voice is fucked lmao
This song grew on me FAST. I always trust avenged, they’ve never let me down. I love it.
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This is why you’re the best reactor on yt…Your openness to new things is unmatched🥂
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That solo is absolutely came from another world... Man, you can f**king feel the notes..... Unquestionable masterpiece.
Great reaction, another song that I think you would really enjoy that was part of an experimental phase would be the glass prison by dream theater. I really think you would enjoy that song
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I do like it, but my initial guess is that it will fit better as part of a whole album stream.
They've been saying that this entire album all the way down to the artwork has a very specific theme behind it (based on a specific author or artist's work if I remember correctly), so I'm expecting on of those albums that is meant to be listened to all the way through in a single sitting.
Albums like that have a tendency to have the singles feel a little out of place on their own.
Either way, I'm excited for the full album. They've had some "less good" albums, but I'd never say any of their albums were anywhere near bad.
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I've listened to this probably ten times since yesterday. It gets more ingenious every time I listen. You're right too, the melody gets stuck in my head. I've never really heard much A7X so I was intrigued to start listening to more of their catalog.
This is like the Stage, I didn't care for it at first but it grew on me and now I find myself listening to The Stage often. Same for this song, I hated it at first but it's grown on me so much to the point where I listen to it on repeat several times a day because I can't get it out. It's a really great song!
Been a huge fan of A7X since the early '00s. One of my favorite things about them is how they're always progressing and changing up their style. No matter what, I can count on them to always push the envelope and create something masterful.
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Been an a7x fan since sounding the 7th trumpet. First time I listened I HATED this song cept the solo. Now I've listened to it about 5 timed and a couple reviews. Can confirm it ABSOLUTELY gets better with every listen and I now love it. Can't wait for the album.
I've listened to this a few times now this song has so many layers to it that you're forced to relisten to it
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YEEEEEEAH best reaction so far! Your orgasmic face it's awesome 😂 This song is stellar, especially for the meaning, and for everything else of course
Very unique sound. Getting used to this new identity of A7X but think it´s growing on me.
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I wasn't sure about the song at first, but the more I listen to it, I'm starting to like it more
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im not an emotional person AT ALL but i damn near started crying when i heard Syn’s solo. im 21 and ive spent damn near my entire life listening to this band and its been so long since hearing new music. favorite guitarist ever.
I still love the crazy guitar and the awesome vocals. And, Alex, your intro with the pup was hysterical! He's so gorgeous!!!
This song is an absolute banger. For them to go from the hardcore metal we love to this and nail it the way it’s been done is just amazing. Can’t wait for the new album
Banger lol no
@@scarseven7855 Nate to you it could be crap but I’ve grown up with the band and I can see what they are going for and I THINK it’s a banger. You may not think so that’s totally fine.
Some will hate it, and those who understand what these guys are doing will see this as a masterpiece. I am excited for the album!🎉
And what exactly are they doing with it?
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Brooks nailed the drums in this. The slow Kick/snare pattern with the rapid hats has you on edge yet relaxed at the same time.
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This song really reminds me of The Stage. Definitely could’ve been on that album
I love their new direction. I also LOVE that they wanted a full orchestra to do the brass strings etc. Those are real violins, cellos, brass and percussion. I love their prog stuff so far
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They're my favorite band of all time
Been a guitarist for 22 yrs and I love this. It 100% gets better the more times you listen to it. Started learning the solo today ❤
This solo is absurd, one of the best I've ever heard
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Weird how people are acting all surprised about how it sounds. This is exactly what the entire last album sounded like.
Yeah like shit lol
Man i love this song and the music behind it. Great debut for the long wait.
I love avenged sevenfold, I've been in love with all their music for so long!
The "I see" chorus always gets me. The whole song is so dense and layered up until that point. With guitar synths and crazy drumming, horns and synth strings. Then it cuts to just A Capella voices which feels very human to me and sort of spiritual... only to go silent and have a robotic voice say "nobody". Gives me chills honestly, and feels like a slap in the face. You went on a journey, and you were expecting a big payoff and the reward is "nobody". Feels like a great artistic statement. And that guitar solo is just insane. I recall from one older interview that they went with a "jazzier" approach for this album, and that solo sounds a lot like a jazz/fusion guitar solo to me.
This song has been growing on me. The first time I heard it I was unsure about it and only liked the guitar parts. I love Syn's solo with how it seems to combine neoclassical and fusion jazz styles into one
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Seeing A7X live for the first time in August. Can't wait to hear this live! Absolutely STOKED!
I resonate hard with the meaning of this song. I went through a pretty awful break up about 2 years ago from a very manipulative person, I won't go into detail as it would take too long to explain. But the dissolution of my ego and my spirit broken left me seeking higher answers, a rabbit hole I wished I'd never gone down. Once you put on those goggles it's very hard to take them off
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Been listening to them since 2009 and have been hooked since
Love it! It sounds like industrial metal. A dark masterpiece!
Just amazing!!!!!! Can’t wait for the new album 🔥
As a long time avenged fan I can say you are spot with the real fans. We love to be like what the hell you guys doing but then we love it and see that they are an ever changing band. I love this reaction you can admit it's weird and different but you appreciate it. Hell yeah and rock on brother. Anybody can hate this or love either way we all are still talking about it and creating buzz. I think that was their goal. Love you Alex an your reactions!
I listened to this all day yesterday. I just can't get it out of my head.
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Was myself a gate keeper when i was younger, but with getting older i can also appreciate new things, songs reminds me a bit of Innuendo by Queen sometimes. Really cool song!
How old are you rn?
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waking up with this song stuck in my head for 2 days😊
The first listen on the radio for me I was like what the heck was that like you said but man the more ive listed to it the more i understand and the radio really did injustice to this song. I could barely hear shadows on the radio version but youtube it blew me away with my drivers. I am excited for june 2 considering they are still one of my top favorite bands.
This song has definitely grown on me and gives me the goosebumps as well!
The droning guitar riff is the tick-tock of the clock of time. Tiiiick-tooooock, tiiiiiick-tooooock. It's subtle, but you can hear the clock ticking in the first 2 seconds
Its crazy how different M Shadow's voice feels after fully healing. Like, the tone is the same but that raspy air throughout is gone. While I miss that nuance, I'm so happy to see Avenged back at it. As for the song, my first impression was a discrete mix of "WTF is this" and "Ah! There they are!" I need to listen to this a few times me feels. Happy Thursday to everyone here!
Song grows and grows on you, been in my head all day
It’s a work of art in every way. Absolutely love it and I wish more bands had the balls to try something different.
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So glad to see someone reviewing this who seems genuinely excited that they're doing something new. I'm looking forward to see what they do here!
I love this song, it’s my favorite Avenged Sevenfold song now
I can’t stop listening to this! The first time I was like woah this is definitely different then the second an third time I could really appreciate the solos and corigraphy and the true talent of all the instruments 👌🏻🖤😍 the album is gonna be killer!! Can’t wait
a song that grows on you on every listen
First time I heard it, was like now way can't listen. Second time, okay okay. Third time, FULL BLAST CANT STOP LISTENING . it's definitely a grower
This is what they do on every album. Each one is just way different than the previous. Love it.
I wasn’t sure about this song at first tbh. But like you said it’s grown on me a lot and I think it’s close to the the stage for me, a deep and beautiful song
Watching a load of reacts to this song made me realise that virtually no-one caught the fact that at the letter on the fireplace was a suicide note.
Amazing video.
Love how much u enjoyed it!
420 comments I kinda dont want to write one but man!! I need to tell you how much I love your reaction!!! you make me love music. I liked it the first time I heard it but now with you reacting to it made me love it! Im just headbanging along with you! Keep up the great videos man!
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I saw them last Sunday in Ft. Worth and the lead song was Nobody and it was amazing live
June 2nd can't come soon enough! This fucking beautiful piece of art has been on repeat ever since release! I love these guys so much! 🤘❤️🔥
This is why you're one of the best reactors, thank you