ANIMALS AS LEADERS - Tooth and Claw

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  • @Cjclb
    @Cjclb 9 ปีที่แล้ว +655

    The production on the drums makes me cry at how good they are

    • @BURGRKNG
      @BURGRKNG 9 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Cjclb Oh my god, right? The bass kick has incredible presence and clarity while not sounding triggered or too 'muddy' and every other part of his kit can be heard clearly at every stroke. I wholeheartedly believe that it's also the player though not just studio magic :p

    • @marcwatkins5978
      @marcwatkins5978 9 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      BURGRKNG Matt Garstka (drummer) is an absolute machine on the drum kit. He is a huge example of "is the sound the player or the machine".

    • @clonelover117
      @clonelover117 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Cjclb I agree, Dream Theater should take note.

    • @Okshake
      @Okshake 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Cjclb Thank Nolly from Periphery!

    • @snow5772
      @snow5772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@AG-ur1lj cool guy alert

  • @jasonbottoms9187
    @jasonbottoms9187 8 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    Animals As Leaders are metal as fuck. Its groovy, heavy, and beautiful all at once.

    • @KloWn694
      @KloWn694 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Jason Bottoms Fuck yes

    • @mayday8602
      @mayday8602 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You forgot one afjective!..."KIKK-FUKKING-ASS."

    • @guibernardes3
      @guibernardes3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And Jazz as fuck

  • @alepagna
    @alepagna 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1418

    Lyrics:
    DA DUHN
    NEH NEH NEH NEH
    DA DUHN
    NEH NEH NEH NEH NEH
    DA DUHN DA DUHN
    NEH NEH
    DA DUHN
    NEH NEH NEH NEH
    BIDALADOO

    • @MultiHamster101
      @MultiHamster101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Lmao this killed me !

    • @alexandersumi3921
      @alexandersumi3921 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao

    • @Warxoth
      @Warxoth 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      alepagna Accurate.

    • @3vanthe33l
      @3vanthe33l 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      alepagna yes

    • @moltfreaky
      @moltfreaky 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      alepagna I sing this shit everyday ahahahah

  • @Granolie
    @Granolie 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    It's a bit early, BUT this once-in-a-lifetime album turns 10 years old in a few months! Which is terrifying to think about!! Where did the last 10 years go, my dudes???

    • @cryptedanimations6509
      @cryptedanimations6509 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Bro I remember the exact day this album came out and I went to Best Buy holding my infant child at the time to buy the CD. Now that infant is coding websites and making animations. That time goes by quick!

    • @kellyboltonjonathan3386
      @kellyboltonjonathan3386 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      2014 was another good year 🥲 oh to be hopeful and so young again

    • @Granolie
      @Granolie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cryptedanimations6509 thats gotta feel absolutely baffling lol. your child learning how to code and animate makes a lot of sense if this album was in their life! cheers!

  • @krthkh
    @krthkh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1057

    1.5 million views for a djent song in recent times is just phenomenal success and for any metal genre for that matter. These guys are the new breed

    • @krthkh
      @krthkh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Dylan Daino prog rock... what a joke

    • @skynilla4935
      @skynilla4935 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      +krthkh Progressive Jazz Metal, Fellas

    • @braydenfath
      @braydenfath 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      +Dylan Daino More because of the drums and bass, Djent is a mix of progressive metal and metalcore. also listen to the melody, this isn't progressive rock.

    • @dainodawg3160
      @dainodawg3160 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Brayden Fath djent wasnt even a genre 2 years ago. this is no mix, this is just progressive metal, and ive grown to accept that /iamverysmart

    • @xZConfusedBearZx
      @xZConfusedBearZx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Dylan Daino Dude... You just called it prog rock

  • @MilitantOldLady
    @MilitantOldLady 10 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    Some bands take time to record new albums, Tosin grows 2 more fingers.

  • @Kamanberu49
    @Kamanberu49 10 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    I really love the lyrics.

    • @garrettmiranda
      @garrettmiranda 10 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Some times the most powerful emotions are expressed without a word uttered all sarcasm aside.

    • @Kamanberu49
      @Kamanberu49 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      (y)

    • @GuitarIntheMourning
      @GuitarIntheMourning 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      garrettmiranda i actually think this song should have lyrics. im never one against good instrumental but this could use something.

    • @PanchoP7
      @PanchoP7 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      john myung wrote them

    • @13rosieb14
      @13rosieb14 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      gotta fall back on low hanging troll fruit when no one but God and Tosin can play this.

  • @Austin-zq9sd
    @Austin-zq9sd 7 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    Holy shit I just found this band and I'm speechless....

    • @urbanbassslayers
      @urbanbassslayers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same, good stuff..

    • @raysty
      @raysty 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      We've all been there

    • @raysty
      @raysty 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We've all been there

    • @biskit460
      @biskit460 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Welcome to the tribe.

    • @juandrayo
      @juandrayo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      me too, i'm so inspired to create music. they're brilliant.

  • @ianbaldwin5804
    @ianbaldwin5804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I’m just discovering AAL, how is every song so good, complex, mesmerizing? New favorite band. -late to the party.

    • @jamesbungert3155
      @jamesbungert3155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same.

    • @thomasjefferson2676
      @thomasjefferson2676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hello. Just got here myself! Nice to meet you!

    • @Tungstenio-186
      @Tungstenio-186 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SAME

    • @steveg2277
      @steveg2277 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve been here since 2011. Believe me, it’s never too late!!!

    •  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      First time getting to know this band and GODDAMN we living it up now.

  • @oriondrums2
    @oriondrums2 10 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Best tone for AAL I have ever heard.

    • @beyondmassakren
      @beyondmassakren 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yep, totally agree

    • @AlejoViard98
      @AlejoViard98 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Drop B I think it is better than Weightless's tone because in the previous album he used Lace Alumitone and Deathbar, and now he uses the Ionizers, which are much better.

    • @oriondrums2
      @oriondrums2 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah.

  • @KCYON
    @KCYON 10 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    I think we should all take a moment to appreciate Matt Garstka , the new drummer. Man's a beast, and it doesn't sound like he'll disappoint in any way possible. Can't wait!!

    • @ConnorHammond
      @ConnorHammond 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Saw him play with them in Sydney not long ago. Absolute BEAST! His solos fit in so well with the progression and complemented the layout perfectly.

    • @LeftyGuitar45
      @LeftyGuitar45 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      he isn't new.... he has been in the band....

    • @KCYON
      @KCYON 10 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      ***** I'm referring to the fact this is his debut album, being in AAL.

    • @Kaelin80satron
      @Kaelin80satron 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ANIMOSITYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

    • @calvincoxiii
      @calvincoxiii 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bob Godden
      derp

  • @AlpaGeno
    @AlpaGeno 10 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    Jesus Christ I couldn't have been more wrong! This song and the entire album is a step forward into a blissful unknown.

    • @denismarushchak9943
      @denismarushchak9943 10 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Could not agree more. Previos albums were beasts, but this one... make me feel like I stepped into another dimension. Very unique, organic and original music.

    • @trevorowen5528
      @trevorowen5528 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      nailed it eugene

  • @schectermartin69
    @schectermartin69 9 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    these guys have to have the most epic jam sessions

  • @pwh589
    @pwh589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    0:00-4:23 best part

  • @xydex99
    @xydex99 10 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    Tosin, your Misha is showing.

    • @SabianTamaDrummer
      @SabianTamaDrummer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ***** Or he's hired by the artist to contribute...

    • @gogreyhoundmusic
      @gogreyhoundmusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SabianTamaDrummer you mean he's hired as the producer.

    • @xydex99
      @xydex99 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      spicyfetus Nolly produced the album, but I'm pretty sure Misha helped write this album in some capacity.

    • @calvincoxiii
      @calvincoxiii 10 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      He co-wrote and co-produced 7 songs on the album with Tosin, and Nolly did final mixing.

    • @Yousuck00
      @Yousuck00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I’d love to see them write together again.

  • @Takealiltripnsee
    @Takealiltripnsee 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    this music is ahead of its time.

  • @barfbag5000
    @barfbag5000 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    in my 75 years on this planet... never have I seen something or heard something for that matter, as legendary or impactful as this. What these guys are doing here is truly special and should be remembered, does it go much further than that, you feel me? frfr

    • @DxBlack
      @DxBlack ปีที่แล้ว +11

      25.

    • @user-vr3ex1fj7c
      @user-vr3ex1fj7c ปีที่แล้ว +35

      75 yo with a hatsune miku pic?

    • @DxBlack
      @DxBlack ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@user-vr3ex1fj7c Exactly.

    • @m3talmonk3y
      @m3talmonk3y ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@user-vr3ex1fj7c a man of culture 😄

    • @devonwatt2194
      @devonwatt2194 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That’s major 🧢 lol
      No 75 year old has that pfp or says “frfr”
      You’re probably like 23 max

  • @n5r15
    @n5r15 9 ปีที่แล้ว +668

    It really bothers me when people take 1 short listen to an amazing prog metal song like this one and write it off as pretentious. How could you not hear the groove. How could you not feel it!

    • @schoenbaard
      @schoenbaard 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      +Bobby Torres Why does it bother you? If the ignorance of people bothers you then you must have a hard time, because most people are pretty ignorant. And you cannot 'convince' people into liking the things you like anyway.

    • @charlespockert8948
      @charlespockert8948 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Bobby Torres one of my favourites off the album - love the intro solo, almost as good as that soaring solo in Ka$cade!

    • @bloodinthewater20
      @bloodinthewater20 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Super late here, but holy shit I think it's amazing! A lot of people just can't get it...

    • @confirmedleek
      @confirmedleek 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Bobby "Pretentious", "feel the grove man" ahhhh I love this song!

    • @lionskull1
      @lionskull1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      +Bobby Torres because you have to listen to a lot of music from a genre to start appreciating "the groove." and some people don't want to spend that kind of time with something that they don't necessarily like. It's like getting into a new TV show that takes a few episodes to pull you in. If they don't see themselves caring enough, then why put in the effort?

  • @pomegranatetiger
    @pomegranatetiger 10 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Tosin is King! :) Love this

    • @S1kTh-66
      @S1kTh-66 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Pomegranate Tiger is King :) We Love it.

    • @LucasLeCompteMusic
      @LucasLeCompteMusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Dont forget about Matt and Javy!

    • @Demiurge66
      @Demiurge66 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You guys are amazing too! I love your bands music Tiger.

    • @Twitch0n3
      @Twitch0n3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'd hate to be in AAL, all anyone seems to care about is 1 member of the band.

    •  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Tosin is obsviously the main "character" of the band, although he didnt want that, ence the name Animals as Leaders and not Tosin Abasi Trio or something. Javier Reyes is a wonderfull musician as well, sometimes I personally prefer his approach. Basal Ganglia is an amazing album! TRAM's Lingua Franca is another masterpiece!

  • @thy_art_is_cats6860
    @thy_art_is_cats6860 10 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    this song is fucking amazing

    • @TyronTention
      @TyronTention 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      What a coincidence, haha. We have the same profile picture.

    • @thy_art_is_cats6860
      @thy_art_is_cats6860 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      that is a coincidence haha

    • @dEMuKi0
      @dEMuKi0 10 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Tyron Tention Masayo Mandeles you guys should follow the signs

    • @andrewbielec9353
      @andrewbielec9353 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Masayo Mandeles separate yourself from the machine and embrace your own identity you guys

    • @oOAvokesOo
      @oOAvokesOo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      FOLLOW THE SIGGGGGGGGGGNS, DADADADAD DADADAD ADAD AD A D AD AD AD A D AD A D dD d a d ad a

  • @maxusjb1352
    @maxusjb1352 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    The intro riff reminds me so much of older Veil Of Maya

    • @YungWillias
      @YungWillias 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree... and I adore it so flopping much

  • @SamBellGuitar
    @SamBellGuitar 10 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    So much energy in ths track!

  • @stalmeseto
    @stalmeseto 10 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    The Joy of Finally getting a good guitar tone on an AAL album.

    • @josephmorland332
      @josephmorland332 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You know he hasn't changed his tone since the first album right? He literally only uses three guitar tones... and with each one he will shred thine face off if he pleases!

    • @stalmeseto
      @stalmeseto 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Josiah Montague Maybe amp wise it's the same, but he started using the Ionizers in his guitars not too long ago. That effects a lot. Also, the Misha/Nolly mixing treatment adds a lot too. This is not the same tone from the first two album at all.

    • @albertllaphan
      @albertllaphan 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Josiah Montague
      I thought the new pickups sounded wildly different from his previous rig.

    • @umadachi
      @umadachi 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Especially at that breakdown around 0:42, seems misha reeeaaalllyy liked the tone he got on Punisher by VoM

    • @doughendler2295
      @doughendler2295 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Josiah Montague His basic tone hasn't changed....but the engineering prowess of Misha has greatly improved since the first album. Plus Nolly who's just a boss. It sounds MUCH improved, but yes, still Tosin tone.

  • @hadeskiller1
    @hadeskiller1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I really wish they'd done more with that 3:12 riff. Sounds absolutely godly.

    • @user-xx5cc4ws9z
      @user-xx5cc4ws9z 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      sounds very peripherish

    • @k2h873
      @k2h873 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-xx5cc4ws9zYeah.. cause Misha Mansoor produced the whole album 😂

  • @billy120745
    @billy120745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That grind they go on starting at 0:45 is so stinky, gosh I have the chills what a breakdown

  • @chaotemagick3
    @chaotemagick3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    I want to die in an epic slow motion battle with this song playing

    • @miketoyo1311
      @miketoyo1311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      chaotemagick3 an honorable death it would be

    • @402stoned7
      @402stoned7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤘

    • @chrishauge291
      @chrishauge291 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why would you wanna die? Revel in the madness ensuing and live to do it again.

  • @urbanbassslayers
    @urbanbassslayers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Got drunk and stumbled into this band .. fuck yeah...!!!

    • @calenperez4170
      @calenperez4170 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuck yeah! you fish in Washington at all?

    • @urbanbassslayers
      @urbanbassslayers 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, but I have family near bremerton.

    • @calenperez4170
      @calenperez4170 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, try going to eastern Washington sometime, preferably the potholes or Moses lake some badass smallmouth and walleye here

    • @urbanbassslayers
      @urbanbassslayers 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on!

    • @friendswithbenedicts4869
      @friendswithbenedicts4869 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Urban Bass Slayers Sacramento CA Bass Fishing. Hell yeah bro! I fish to this band all the time, it's great!

  • @painlessly_bc
    @painlessly_bc 9 ปีที่แล้ว +499

    Ok, this DEFINITELY isn't a still image...

    • @marcwatkins5978
      @marcwatkins5978 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Yeah, definitely, I thought it was a sort of mind trick but I was so unsettled by it that I had to pause and play to figure it out. Glad you noticed it too haha.

    • @orilevi1123
      @orilevi1123 9 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Brandon Chambers Hey man, the album's called Joy of Motion after all.

    • @marcwatkins5978
      @marcwatkins5978 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      אורי לוי well stated.

    • @blackaxium234
      @blackaxium234 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      muntificator nope

    • @Niaxe111
      @Niaxe111 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Brandon Chambers These guys like the trippy vibes.

  • @k_bsh
    @k_bsh 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    2:37 -- yes. This could be AAL's best album yet. Mix is the tightest I've heard, and Garstka has set a new bar for prog drummers. Brilliant, brilliant music.

  • @RobertoReyesChHC
    @RobertoReyesChHC 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This sounds like Veil Of Maya with groovier drumming, fusion, and guitar solos.

    • @PainIs4ThaWeak85
      @PainIs4ThaWeak85 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wait, wha? I guess people like what they like, but "meh" @ Veil of Maya.
      Sreamy kids don't really do it for me.
      But alas, that's coming from someone with a taste for the likes of Torture Killer.

    • @levimcelrath9232
      @levimcelrath9232 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah that syncopation definitly has a VOM feel to it.

    • @RobertoReyesChHC
      @RobertoReyesChHC 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      PainIs4ThaWeak85 Veil Of Maya is of the first american Meshuggah inspired progressive metal bands that came before this band.. Marc is a great composer and guitar player in my opinion. This song shares a lot of the same sense of exotic melodicism found on tracks like "mowgli".. the jarring angular maj7 sound reminds me a loooot of them. That combined with some of the alien like effects and the choppy syncopation really reminds me of them. To me this sounds like a more stream lined version of of AAL and what they're capable of. Not a bad or good thing IMO.

    • @chaotemagick3
      @chaotemagick3 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's mostly just that first fret bend that does it

  • @isaacwilks5898
    @isaacwilks5898 10 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Idk why but this song makes me want tomato juice

    • @myfairjew
      @myfairjew 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      best comment here

    • @gupmistro1
      @gupmistro1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Awkwardly enough, this comment made me ask, do I want tomato juice? Now I'm all confused.

    • @oOAvokesOo
      @oOAvokesOo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      lolwat

    • @ryanhanes841
      @ryanhanes841 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Top 5...well, top 1 weirdest yet most awesome comments ever.

    • @gupmistro1
      @gupmistro1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I realize tomato juice was in question, but I broadened it to anything liquid tomato

  • @moltfreaky
    @moltfreaky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How can a human being write, compose and express something like this ???????????? How can something so amazing emerge from someone? IT JUST BLOWS MY MIND EVERY SINGLE TIME

  • @D1mPlays
    @D1mPlays 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    words can't describe how excited i am for a new AAL album

  • @melefono4273
    @melefono4273 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    These guys are frickin' animals at wat they play.

  • @SuperHARMONIQUE
    @SuperHARMONIQUE 10 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Many years ago I discovered Dream Theatre and I though myself
    " OK , this is progressive metal music and noone will be able to do something more technically...
    But today when I hear Animals as leaders I think " OK : never say never " LOL !!!

    • @Max_Payn3
      @Max_Payn3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I know what you mean. Insane levels of virtuosity seem to be the standard today

    • @PatrickMillais
      @PatrickMillais 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Haken have taken Dream Theater's crown.

  • @rebreb1714
    @rebreb1714 10 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This is the most unrestrained Animals as Leaders has been yet: this track is a pure face melter. I hope the rest of the album is like this. I enjoyed weightless but I wish a few of the songs grooved a bit more.

    • @BryanScottMacKenney
      @BryanScottMacKenney 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Oh the new album will GROOVE ALRIGHT.

    • @Yousuck00
      @Yousuck00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I still think CAFO from the first album is the ultimate face melter.

    • @oskarcolumb
      @oskarcolumb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MotoX Champ that and Song of Solomon

  • @SloppyCat79
    @SloppyCat79 10 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The mixing sounds much better in this album.

    • @stevenchristopher3413
      @stevenchristopher3413 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the exact same thing!

    • @shredflanders97
      @shredflanders97 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Steven Christopher Goddamn right! Thank the Lawd fo Nolly!

    • @SloppyCat79
      @SloppyCat79 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Nolly mixed this?!

    • @alpegg75
      @alpegg75 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's got real drums and bass this time too, definitely helps it sound better.

    • @Theasian612
      @Theasian612 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Darth Doge I don't think Nolly mixed it, I'm pretty sure that it was Misha who produced this album.

  • @grievous56
    @grievous56 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Didn't like it at first. Grew on me. Love it.

    • @Ylmzrozn
      @Ylmzrozn 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, first time I could not comprehend and the complexity flooded me but then I digested and now I feel GOOD! Yep, nutritious.

  • @1SeniorSmurf
    @1SeniorSmurf 10 ปีที่แล้ว +554

    if this is what happens when animals lead, I am voting for a moose in the 2016 election!

    • @toolement
      @toolement 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      What about a literal Bull Moose?

    • @fleckx
      @fleckx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hm the 'Moose Lodge' is a Masonic Lodge, meaning Illuminati, so you're voting for the same ol thang!

    • @VeganKebabDoRuky
      @VeganKebabDoRuky 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well they already are anyway.

    • @AndJamTracksForAll2014
      @AndJamTracksForAll2014 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Roman emperor Caligula made one of his horses a senator, Animals as Leaders.

    • @1SeniorSmurf
      @1SeniorSmurf 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ex3vious That is a cool factoid! is that where the name comes from, or is it a coincidence?

  • @michaelweaver4589
    @michaelweaver4589 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This guitarist is one of the most incredible guitarists that I've heard in my many years of listening to music.

    • @GRiMHOLDx
      @GRiMHOLDx 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tosin Abasi is a Demi-God!

    • @kevingibranr3365
      @kevingibranr3365 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +GRiMHOLD no. He's 666od.

  • @Gemmyfire757
    @Gemmyfire757 10 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Sounds like Marc Okubo was sitting in on the writing process as well as Misha.

  • @MK4vDubbin
    @MK4vDubbin 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I think the Joy of Motion is going to a really interesting release. Seems like they're making an effort to bring back the heavier, metal influences (not that Weightless didn't have heavy tracks) while still progressing their sound. I'm pretty excited.

  • @sonicboom20078
    @sonicboom20078 10 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Just listened to the entire album and to all of you that are judging the album based off one song, you are HEAVILY mistaken.

    • @haydensattler954
      @haydensattler954 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      share, please

    • @stephenkessel6037
      @stephenkessel6037 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      ***** then why are you listening to an AAL video?

    • @alpegg75
      @alpegg75 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ***** Not as boring as your comment.

    • @kaywulff2783
      @kaywulff2783 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *****
      dude just because you can't appreciate it doesn't mean it's bad, it just makes you ignorant

    • @petrucci619
      @petrucci619 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ***** you probably dont love music like you think you do

  • @Hauntedundead
    @Hauntedundead 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Reminds me of Periphery. And yet it sounds so much AAL.
    Couldnt get any better that it reminds me of both my fav bands with my favorite guitarists, yet it goes beyond and kicks my ass through the screen.

    • @christopherbroad667
      @christopherbroad667 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bpo tjr hatrrs could it be. Rhe next renisaumce has fainaally arived yumabs are evolving agai n as we sspeak!!!!

    • @bayronuziel9456
      @bayronuziel9456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      SI PERO PERIEPRY TA BIEN KULERO

  • @haajasparx
    @haajasparx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This song is a classic and I'll be jamming to it 30 years from now because this is the type of music that lasts. Everyone wants to be a critic that's fine, all of the greats have them

  • @LemonMerigueTie
    @LemonMerigueTie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    man im still mashing out to their first album their music never gets old

  • @Timmydope
    @Timmydope 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    FUck this is so good... Just discovered Animals as Leaders and I am now a massive fan!

  • @KibatsuMusic
    @KibatsuMusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4:18... I couldn't breathe... that was too much. Literally breathless

  • @Twitsonx
    @Twitsonx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    If this was on Guitar Hero.... XO

    • @thebrokenpuppet2714
      @thebrokenpuppet2714 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      holy crap

    • @oldrocknroll1
      @oldrocknroll1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Jack Delaney Green and open purple notes EVERYWHERES

    • @dainodawg3160
      @dainodawg3160 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Jack Delaney some parts would literally be 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0

    • @ThePhobos100
      @ThePhobos100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Jack Delaney Probably too good for that.

    • @Twitsonx
      @Twitsonx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ***** Agreed brother

  • @HateKeys
    @HateKeys 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love the fact that they are going for more direct and heavy songs as well as their trademark "holyshiti'mfuckingtosinabasihearthissoloout" sound

    • @xLaLaRainx
      @xLaLaRainx 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      My sentiments exactly.

  • @BryceTackes
    @BryceTackes 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    If From Software made a game like Dank Souls that was science fiction instead of midevil then they should use AAL music for the boss themes and make the fights even more buttclench intense!

    • @vicrattleheadslayerofwaifu6288
      @vicrattleheadslayerofwaifu6288 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      they did, it's called armored core

    • @D0WNT0WN
      @D0WNT0WN 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bryce Tackes heh... Dank Souls. I want to play THAT game.

    • @TurtleBoxOfficial
      @TurtleBoxOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vicrattleheadslayerofwaifu6288 Armored core is not a Souls game though...it's entire different in style and genre.

    • @LaziestBassist
      @LaziestBassist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DANK SOULS LMAO

  • @Sphelpsx
    @Sphelpsx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    not many bands can pull of no vocals but these guys never cease to amaze me!

  • @MichaelPsyche
    @MichaelPsyche 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    God damn! Why the fuck haven't I kept up with this band more??
    This is fucking epic!

  • @jeffreysmith8361
    @jeffreysmith8361 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I saw these guys open for Dream Theater in Bridgeport, Ct the other night. Didn't know of them and I had never listened to them beforehand. They were ABSOLUTELY FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!!

    • @ironandthread
      @ironandthread 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too, Vancouver last night. These guys got themselves a new fan!

  • @mallemall012
    @mallemall012 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Ooooooh, Has a Veil of Maya sounding tone.

    • @HaZexHD
      @HaZexHD 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      cause tosin collabed with misha on this i believe

    • @breakdawnish7
      @breakdawnish7 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ***** did misha helped veil of maya on the recordings?

    • @mallemall012
      @mallemall012 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep. He produced "Eclipse" for them!

    • @BrettFairchild
      @BrettFairchild 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** No I met Tosin yesterday, and he said it was Nolly that they collaborated with

  • @BenderBossGM
    @BenderBossGM 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Play this music while playing doom 2016 and Reading Berserk, you guys freaking rule!

    • @MrFINcredible
      @MrFINcredible 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nice, haha. I don't think there's a single page in Berserk that this wouldn't fit with.

    • @bavingeter423
      @bavingeter423 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Animals as leaders, doom 2016, and berserk is a vibe

  • @xOnimpulsex
    @xOnimpulsex 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    For those doubting the technicality of the rest of this album, remember isolated incidents? they always release their most accessible song as a single

  • @LittleVMills
    @LittleVMills 10 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    cool beans! :)

  • @dainodawg3160
    @dainodawg3160 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    waiting for the naked ape fanbase to grow and then have everybody come here like "naked ape sent me"

    • @VENDETTA363
      @VENDETTA363 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Dylan Daino hahaha yeah that angry cow got me hooked, she is kool

    • @apr2047
      @apr2047 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Dylan Daino he sent me here haha

    • @dainodawg3160
      @dainodawg3160 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      charlie bennett aal is a great band, you should listen to their other songs

    • @acenine8149
      @acenine8149 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's why I'm here

    • @Javier-il1xi
      @Javier-il1xi 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Dylan Daino Naked Ape sent me here :)

  • @MattHarnettMusic
    @MattHarnettMusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Fucking awesome, and the mix is incredible.

  • @goldenfate48
    @goldenfate48 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song has everything. Sweet chord progressions, melodies and leads, and they brought the groove/heavyness for this one. The drums are phenomenal, Matt is the fuckin man.

  • @IAmUrOm
    @IAmUrOm 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man you guys. Opinion is opinion, but Animals As Leaders is the artist. Let them be . This song is just as creative and imaginative as their past albums, and none of you are going to change their creativity by being selfish and not accepting their new sound and new techniques.

    • @patriotschannel1336
      @patriotschannel1336 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      EXACTLY! I COMPLETELY AGREE!!!! I look forward to every new album. Tosin, Javier and Matt are three geniuses to their craft!!!!

  • @garrett45388
    @garrett45388 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how Tosin is the masterwork template and every guitarist is scrambling to figure what the fuck he just played. I included..

  •  10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That first (1:30) solo is amazing, that fusion like moment in 1:35-1:37 gives me the chills!
    I think this is going to be an amazing album. =)

  • @TaketheLead13
    @TaketheLead13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The lyrics to this song are so powerful they have such a strong message

    • @elpisadvocate5082
      @elpisadvocate5082 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kalisto52 r/whoooosh

    • @user-uk5cu4vw7o
      @user-uk5cu4vw7o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      WRONG there is an owen wilson sample or someone saying WOW at the first part of the song.

  • @mitondomasaninga9829
    @mitondomasaninga9829 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    friend recommended and I do not regret

  • @tychakra
    @tychakra 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They performed this when I saw them 2 weeks ago. Extremely talented band!!!

  • @MetalliDeth1223
    @MetalliDeth1223 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I hope this is the only song on the album that relies on the "djent" motif. The clean jazzy songs on the self titled are what made me love this band.

  • @jeleopard
    @jeleopard 10 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Animals of Maya

    • @Venoch_
      @Venoch_ 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Veil of Leaders

    • @jeleopard
      @jeleopard 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slaiyan Sensei :(

    • @Venoch_
      @Venoch_ 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slaiyan Sensei Incorrect

    • @DEADLOCK3D
      @DEADLOCK3D 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      PeripheReaders?

    • @methiumsmusic
      @methiumsmusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As Of

  • @neeratron
    @neeratron 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best AAL song so far..

  • @Bunters196
    @Bunters196 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man Nolly NAILED the production on this

  • @VincenzoAvallone
    @VincenzoAvallone 8 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    dem drums :|___

    • @FerralTurtle
      @FerralTurtle 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      and the beast behind those drums is called Matt Garstka

    • @TheDillonater
      @TheDillonater 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm learning this song at the moment and it's killing me. I've only ever
      done covers that were easy for me so I was like "I want to do something
      difficult that will 'wow' people" and I spent about 3 hours today just
      getting through the first minute and thirty seconds. I haven't even
      touched that Latin groove at 2:35 - I'm terrified to even make it that
      far.

  • @saharasequences6121
    @saharasequences6121 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This shit is so good it makes me wanna cry

  • @herr_stahlWT
    @herr_stahlWT 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10 hours of Animals As Leaders - Tooth and Claw PLEASE!

  • @NabeelZulkifli
    @NabeelZulkifli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this song relentlessly kicks me where it hurts most but somehow makes me beg for more

  • @Jakewilley101
    @Jakewilley101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    holy shit! this just brought my zelda gameplay to a WHOLE new level!

    • @GRiMHOLDx
      @GRiMHOLDx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol xD

  • @AscentToZenith
    @AscentToZenith 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don't care if this doesn't sound like old Animals As Leaders. Still sounds really good.

  • @JamesFrankMay
    @JamesFrankMay 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is by far my favorite AAL song.

  • @BrettFairchild
    @BrettFairchild 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tosin told me last night that Nolly mixed the album. Awesome job!

  • @KY1KRR
    @KY1KRR 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    this is fun to listen to

  • @DPMAN2424
    @DPMAN2424 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    the outro sounds like something Veil of Maya would do ... or has done ... (all love, no hate) this album sounds fuckin boss

  • @Voltroke
    @Voltroke 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've listened to this song like 8 times since they posted it. Can NOT wait for the new album.

  • @voodoobananarecordingstudi5707
    @voodoobananarecordingstudi5707 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    a buddy just introduced me to this...for which I am eternally grateful!

  • @EpicFichti
    @EpicFichti 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That's some fine djent right there

  • @Blurscyth3
    @Blurscyth3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That groove..

  • @lostthedog
    @lostthedog 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this band is great to listen to when gaming... or biking.

  • @chrisficarra2154
    @chrisficarra2154 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait to see these guys on Monday in Boston!!!

  • @SabianTamaDrummer
    @SabianTamaDrummer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Let me ask you something.
    Why do you think they released this song? Because it's the most ACCESSIBLE.
    A) Just because there isn't loads of notes doesn't mean it's not a stellar composition.
    B) A label will almost always release the single that will please the widest audience.
    C) Enjoy the art.

    • @PSNDaSingh
      @PSNDaSingh 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So true, that's why Prosthetic released CAFO first when promoting the first AAL album although it sounded much more mainstream and nothing like the rest of the album.

  • @cheefpoker
    @cheefpoker 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    AAL HAS BEEN NOLLIFIED!

    • @AlejoViard98
      @AlejoViard98 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Totally! Some parts have the "Extraneous" touch.

    • @iExisttt
      @iExisttt 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's soo good though

    • @cheefpoker
      @cheefpoker 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Павел Дворянкин HAHAHA So fucking true

  • @semenski90
    @semenski90 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    They come to Vancouver on the 24th, and a day later, this beauty comes out. Someone, hold me!

  • @damiensmith6588
    @damiensmith6588 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love everything about this song. the random solo. the tight snare/kick from drums. the abrasive and satisfying abruptness. hands down- amazing!

  • @DonaldRecord
    @DonaldRecord 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excited to hear this album...however... I WANT MORE T.R.A.M.!!!

  • @dieseldoctor415
    @dieseldoctor415 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Possibly the best instrumental band besides Conquering Dystopia. Nothing like some relaxing music

  • @Natsumi170
    @Natsumi170 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is my favorite song from the album.

  • @Elecguitar600
    @Elecguitar600 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Listened to the whole album. Had to order a vinyl immediately. They have outdone themselves once again. Flawless victory.

  • @drewfitz11
    @drewfitz11 10 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I can't tell if the background is moving, or if I'm just tripping major ballsack.

    • @jdg94939
      @jdg94939 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well the album is named joy of *motion* after all...

    • @specialed171
      @specialed171 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's moving

    • @Rigel14a
      @Rigel14a 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you pause it it will stop moving.

    • @defBILLtones
      @defBILLtones 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Mind BLOWN!

    • @braxtonmarshall1883
      @braxtonmarshall1883 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't tell you I'm too stoned 🤣

  • @PowerSourceTheBand
    @PowerSourceTheBand 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I don't normally like instrumental songs (and I know I shouldn't be hear if I don't) but this was epic!

    • @elizle
      @elizle 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      *here

    • @mondertonian
      @mondertonian 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      elizle He was making a pun.

    • @postrockforthemind128
      @postrockforthemind128 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You are missing out on instrumental music man... This will Destroy you, Scale the Summit, God is an Astronaut, Modern Day Babylon, Tides, Irepress, Red Sparowes, and the list goes on.. Do yourself a huge favor and venture into the world of instrumental. I am glad I did for sure man.

    • @postrockforthemind128
      @postrockforthemind128 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Timothy Sharp Also, Russian Circles (Whom I will see live tomorrow! :)) Angel Vivaldi, Chimp Spanner, Pomegranate Tiger, Pelican and one of my favorites..If these trees could talk. Ok I am done. Haha.

    • @thelimpestbizkit13
      @thelimpestbizkit13 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      and CLOUDKICKER!

  • @BIGGIEMACK
    @BIGGIEMACK ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never gave this band a chance until now. Reminds me a lot of veil of Maya

  • @joshpehrs
    @joshpehrs 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:57 is sooo AAL to me...love the backseat electronic arpeggios!

  • @TheTooSiiK
    @TheTooSiiK 10 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Apparently one song defines how good the whole album will be now...

    • @Zuppzer
      @Zuppzer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The song is amazing, the album will be amazing. So maybe :D

    • @melkorrealmz4526
      @melkorrealmz4526 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      we have 2 songs from the album now

    • @TheTooSiiK
      @TheTooSiiK 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bevin Holder cause 2 songs define an album.. No, not at all.

    • @melkorrealmz4526
      @melkorrealmz4526 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      3.14159 songs define an album everyone knows that

    • @garettgeho
      @garettgeho 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Does Animals As Leaders ever disappoint?