It’s Samoan bro. They are singing a siva tau, or what most people would call a haka. For samoans we call it a siva tau, much like a war dance. If you look up manu Samoa rugby siva tau or haka, that is the song that’s being played now
As someone of 100% Scandinavian descent, and being very in touch with Viking culture, I have a ton of respect for the Samoans. From one ocean sailing warrior culture to another.
@@LukeyMia4 true that, but this just sounds so damn good sung in the native tongue, that it just makes it sound that much more brutal..matter o fact, this particular song is my "go to" song in the gym👊
Hahaha that is only the beginning! It started 2 years ago with the Hu at my TH-cam recommendations, since then TH-cam gave me so much awesome bands! I don't know if you like Folk/Viking Metal, but Skäld and Heilüng are also very nice bands! :)
as much as i dislike being watched by big brothers little sibling i do have to say that the algorithm has done a pretty good job of showing me the random
As a Hawaiian musician and a metalhead, I've always felt like I didn't fit the genre because of my looks...I think you guys just opened the doors to us Polynesians who love metal. Love your song! Love your sound! Love your look!
okolekahuna we need diversity in our music in Hawaii. Hopefully this will inspire more musicians to come up with their own sound/creativity like these guys 🤙🏽
@Some Kind of Master, sorry I have never seen them before but I just went onto a few of their videos. Wow! Kick ass! But what I was trying to say, and please don't take it as "I'm a racist", I'm not, but the guys in Alien Weaponry don't look Polynesian but Shepherds Reign looks Polynesian.
I’ve spent my entire 33 years on this earth thinking I was the world’s only Samoan Metalhead & I have never been happier to be so wrong. Wanted this my whole life
How does it feel to realise that you aint shhhpethial after all those 33 years? 😂 Raise those horns with pride and know that there are 1000s of Samoans who are just as metal as you are bro 🤘🤘🤘
I've seen many people from New Zealand giving love to Nordic/Slavic metal/chanting vids etc.. SO here's a lil Nordic/slavic woman giving some love back to you guys... This is freaking fantasic!!
I'm Samoan, and I absolutely LOVE THIS! Usos are from South Auckland and this genre is not common in this region, usually Island, RnB, Reggae and Hip Hop but Heavy Metal? I love my metal, big ups to the usos for venturing into other genres that you would only find going Eastside, Central and probably West Auckland. Too much usos. Le Manu! Rock Hard!
Different in Welly. Caught this fulla listening to Disturbed one morning. Teens listening to some kinda heavy band and everyone joins in if its a classic!
@@AyeGee721 I listen to a lot of Brutal stuff. Grew up on Hip Hip, RnB and Reggae. All I listen to now is Death Metal. I'm from Auckland. We are a rare breed 😆
The Hu, Alien Weaponry n now Shepherds Reign. I don't understand any of the lyrics...but damn this goes extra hard!!! This is what music is all about. The soul of it s what speaks. And the soul of these guys is nothin but a proud warrior soul. All love to my Samoan brothers and sisters!! Served with many of y'all while enlisted in the USMC.
Having listened to Metal since I was teen(47 years old now)these guys are a breath of fresh air from the stagnant shit that been rehashed year after year.Some music sounds better in the native language,Metal and Punk for sure.
I'm a samoan who's loved all types of music. Dont care what genre. I like what I like. This however is refreshing. Love the culture fused with Metal. Rock on guys. Can't wait to hear more.
I am so proud of our culture, we have to keep this culture through the next generations by anyways music, art, tatau and respecting the ancestors. Thank you for your music Maori brothers
CHEE FRiCKIN HOO!! i've been waiting all my life for Polynesians to catch the vision of heavy metal sound with our roots. Who wants to help me make Mate Ma'a Tonga. With all respect to these dudes for doing this first!
In case someone else was wondering what are they singing about: Samoa! (Samoa!) Prepare for war! (Sauni e tau le taua) Fight to the best you can! (Ia tau matua tau) Battle with all you have! (Ia fai ia mafai) Le Manu! Let’s GO!! (Le Manu sau ia!) (Verse1) Manu Samoa may your journey be victorious (Le Manu Samoae, ia manu le fai o le faiva) Manu Samoa may your journey be victorious (Le Manu Samoae, ia manu le fai o le faiva) I am Manu Samoa and I have come (Le Manu Samoa lenei ua ou sau) There is no other like me on earth (Leai se isi manu o le atulaulau) I have come with the complete package (Ua ou sau nei ma le mea atoa) My strength and courage is unlimited (O lo’u malosi ua atoatoa) (Pre-chorus) Turn around and get out of my way (Ia e faatafa ma e soso ese) You have never met anyone like me (Leaga o lenei manu e uiga ese) I am Manu Samoa (Le Manu Samoa) I am Manu Samoa (Le Manu Samoa) I am Manu Samoa from Samoa (Le Manu Samoa e o mai Samoa!) (Chorus) Fight till you are victorious (Tau ia malo) Do not give up Arise Samoa (Aua ne’i malolo Tula’i Samoa) Battle till the end with all you have. (Tau matua tau, Fai ia mafai) The beast (Le Manu!) (Verse2) Manu Samoa may your path be filled with enemy blood (Le Manu Samoa ia tafetoto ou ala) Manu Samoa may your vision be clear (Le Manu Samoa malamalama ou mata) Manu Samoa fight with all you have (Le Manu Samoa tau ia matua tau) Stand with me my country and fight with me (Lou atunu’u pele ia tu malaulau) Do not forget the prayers and thoughts (Ia aua ne’i galo lau tapuaiga) of your ancestors, family and country (Si ou atunuu ma lou aiga) (Pre-chorus) May the gods be with you and lead you to victory (Mua’au le Atua manuia ou faiva) All your enemies shall be destroyed (O ou fili uma e te lepetiaina) I am Manu Samoa (Le Manu Samoa) I am Manu Samoa (Le Manu Samoa) I am Manu Samoa from Samoa (Le Manu Samoa e o mai Samoa)
@Jukervm absolutely awesome of you, mate. I'm glad to know that my imagined scene of a badass Polynesian inspired character in battle wasn't too far off the mark. Manu Samoa must be their equivalent to Hercules. The unstoppable warrior carries the spirit of his people.
Ok guys. I’m an East Coast , Mainland, Old School MetalHead, and have no clue what your lyrics mean , but you guys kick some serious ass. Carry on ! Awesome stuff. New fan.
We're learning the Haka in our platoon for when we graduate OSUT at Ft. Benning. 1 of our guys is Samoan, we used to say Iron Maidens now its Fasi Mea Uma. That means kill everything. Charlie 3-54 4th Platoon Chaos Company
I love people that are proud of their own culture. It takes a lot of creativity to present it in such an epic way. People are just copying each other, not making anything new really. While as we can see here the solution is right in our roots. That's true authenticity.
As I understand it, Polynesians came to trade with Peruvian natives in the Middle Ages. The thought that my ancestors (I'm Peruvian) had contact with the powerful Polynesians fills me with pride
For years I felt like a leper, always looked at sideways for having an affinity for Rock/Metal. The mindset to only like Rap or Reggae is a stigma within our people that needs to be broken. Love the rendition usoz. Keep it up, I’m a fan.
I keep replaying this song. I think I am addicted. These guys shred hard. That lead singer has got some serious pipes. My nine-year-old, is like "Hey dad, who are these guys? Can you put them on my pc?" "Sheperd's Reign son, and yes I will put this on your pc". 2 new fans thank you guys for putting your awesome music out there.
@@doolible3608 He really does got me into a few awesome bands. The Hu, Suld, Hassak, and a number of other great bands. He's really into Gloryhammer right now. The epic metal ballads. Kids awesome.
For those that don’t know, these fellas are doing a metal cover of the Samoan National Anthem. And man this rocks 🤘🏾🔥 I can dig samoans that don’t just do the traditional reggae/rap tunes.
Because of the show Vikings the Norse spirit stirred. And then the Hu popped up and then Alien Weaponry now this band. The small nations spirit roared and now people have more respect to older and forgotten cultures and people's.
I found this in my recommended and I’m glad that I did Even though 90% of the metal bands I listen to are from America or Europe, I’m really liking this big surge of metal bands from “Unusual” countries, especially with how they weave their culture into their music, like how some use their own home language, or incorporate some exotic instruments that’s unfamiliar and foreign to metal, and the big reason I like all of this is that it just works perfectly Great work
I did not understand all of the language, but the spirit understands the emotion. Brothers in metal, there is a sister on the other side of the world who hears you. \m/
It's so awesome to see how worldwide METAL is. I honestly didn't know that Polynesians and island people were into hard music until I saw this. My girlfriend was born and raised in Hawaii and she hardly knew anything about metal until she met me, so I had the impression that they only listened to the usual rap/hip hop stuff down there. But this band proves me wrong and I'm glad!
it was cool yesterday, but since then.. i've moved on? anyway, saw utah and decided i take a peek. used to live out there when metal and stuff weren't very common. place called confetti's that used to be in downtown slc a few blocks from the mall or whatever. sometimes we'd all go chill down in Ogden. this was in '97 so id imagine much has changed.
@@antiscyllisneocht5669 Yeah alot gas changed. I'm probably from an older generation, so I really don't get to check out the scene much, and I'm in Salt Lake...Taylorsville West Jordan area if you're familiar with the area. The best bars then for metal were Rafters, Uncle Albert's, the Barb Wire...they're all gone now. Liquid Joe's has alot if shows and I know there's going on I see from FB activities notifications, but other than TSO this year and Slaughter last year I don't get out like I used too.
was listening to Alien Weaponry and this came up and thank God it did! Freaking amazing! Can't believe I had not heard of them up until today. Love this band! So good! Keep up the great work!
I love how metal reaches all over the world. It's almost unique that we have various sub-genres and cultural versions of metal. This song kicks ass and you've gained a new sub. Headbanging from UK!
Michael J. Mates comparing DMX with these guys is neither relevant or necessary. Ask me this question again when you can show me that you understand one Polynesian culture sufficiently to draw parrallels between metal and the dance forms of that culture. That being I’m a fan of both DMX and these guys.
@@bronsonperich9430 it is if i say it is and i say it is which is totally not the point either way... don't care about your culture, so im not going play ball in that park or any other thing you've mentioned. these guys suck at english the more you talk. let me say that again: these guys suck the more you talk. i was startin like 'em now it's all MANUer
The Hu, Heilung and now Shepherd’s Reign! I connect with indigenous music more than any other music! Can’t explain it! Keep doing what you’re doing! I think you are making your ancestors proud!
Love this, not all Samoans listen to dj noize and remixes haha you'll be surprised once you start listening to other genres you might actually end up liking it
This is the full translation of the song in its correct format. Intro: Samoa. Sauni e tau le taua! - Samoa, prepare for battle! Ia tau matua tau - Fight well and with your all! Ia fai ia mafai - Do what must be done to win! Le Manu sau ia! - Manu, gather now! V1: Le Manu Samoae, ia manu le fai o le faiva - Manu Samoa, may you complete this mission at hand. Le Manu Samoae, ia manu le fai o le faiva - Manu Samoa, may you complete this mission at hand. Le Manu Samoa lenei ua ou sau - I have come now. Leai se isi manu o le atulaulau - There is nothing else in the universe that compares. Ua ou sau nei ma le mea atoa - I come now to this battle, bringing my all. O lo’u malosi ua atoatoa - My strength is complete. Ia e faatafa ma e soso ese - Make way and step aside. Leaga o lenei manu e uiga ese - Because this beast is unique. Le Manu Samoa - Manu Samoa. Le Manu Samoa - Manu Samoa. Le Manu Samoa e o mai Samoa! - Manu Samoa - so come now Samoa! CH: Tau ia malo - Fight for your homeland. Aua ne’i malolo - Don’t rest until victorious. Tula’i Samoa - Samoa stand proud and defiantly. Tau matua tau - Fight with your all! Fai ia mafai - Do what must be done to win! Le Manu! - The beast! V2: Le Manu Samoa ia tafetoto ou ala - Manu Samoa your path be filled with enemy blood. Le Manu Samoa malamalama ou mata - Manu Samoa your vision be clear. Le Manu Samoa tau ia matua tau - Manu Samoa - fight the good fight! Lou atunu’u pele ia tu malaulau - My beloved homeland stands firm! Ia aua ne’i galo lau tapuaiga - Don't forget your loyal supporters. Si ou atunuu ma lou aiga - Nor your country and your family. Mua’au le Atua manuia ou faiva - May the Gods bless your mission with success. O ou fili uma e te lepetiaina - As you crush all your enemies. Le Manu Samoa - Manu Samoa. Le Manu Samoa - Manu Samoa. Le Manu Samoa e o mai Samoa - Manu Samoa - so come now Samoa! CH: Tau ia malo - Fight for your homeland. Aua ne’i malolo - Don’t rest until victorious. Tula’i Samoa - Samoa stand proud and defiantly. Tau matua tau - Fight with your all! Fai ia mafai - Do what must be done to win! Le Manu! - The beast!
These are those air boxing your dad in the room after he gives you a hiding songs hahaha. Then you unpack your bag that you packed and realize you ain't got no where to run away too hahahaha
I need a collab with The Hu, where its hust Haka Dancing and Mongolians riding on motocycles while the bangs collab and headbang in the middle. Histories most badass warriors shredding together.
I love how the metal family keeps growing with the different countries and culture joining in.
And Maui culture is perfect for Metal.
Them feels
Metal is for everyone! \m/
Me too :-D
This.......RULES!!!
i am part of the "i did not understand a word, but loved it anyway" club
Metal is a language we all understand.
I can relate
Lol bro. Me too. I was headbanging till it hurt.
It’s Samoan bro. They are singing a siva tau, or what most people would call a haka. For samoans we call it a siva tau, much like a war dance. If you look up manu Samoa rugby siva tau or haka, that is the song that’s being played now
@@localbrada2368 SAU IA!
As someone of 100% Scandinavian descent, and being very in touch with Viking culture, I have a ton of respect for the Samoans. From one ocean sailing warrior culture to another.
Being 50% Samoan and 50% Norwegian, I love this comment
Awesome Respect! If everyone could take a moment and embrace another's culture without bias, so much accurate knowledge would be gained 🙏😁👍
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@@ejvaiese3193now that’s a combo…..
Everything the Polynesians do is brutal..this is no exception 🤘🤘 Aussie fan right here
From a fellow ANZAC to another, y'all over in Australia are no stranger to brutal music yourselves! Big fans of Parkway Drive and Thy Art Is Murder! 🤘
@@LukeyMia4 true that, but this just sounds so damn good sung in the native tongue, that it just makes it sound that much more brutal..matter o fact, this particular song is my "go to" song in the gym👊
First, The hu, then Alien weaponry, now this. TH-cam algorithm is learning 👍
Hahaha that is only the beginning! It started 2 years ago with the Hu at my TH-cam recommendations, since then TH-cam gave me so much awesome bands! I don't know if you like Folk/Viking Metal, but Skäld and Heilüng are also very nice bands! :)
If you haven't checked them out already. Bloodywood is an excellent addition to the mix.
Ningen isu
try them for next..
týr, alestorm, nekrogoblikon, ensiferum, tengger cavalry, chthonic, bloody tyrant, orphaned land, myrath, wind rose, whispered
as much as i dislike being watched by big brothers little sibling i do have to say that the algorithm has done a pretty good job of showing me the random
Started listening to this half a minute ago, now I have a full beard.
This song slaps hard!!
Proud to be an Islander!!
😂😂😂
My four year old daughter listened to this and now she has a massive beard and hunts bears with her bare hands.
Its funny to imagine a littel girl with a beard and hunting bears. Lol
@@ottonormalverbraucher7835 wait when she will listen to Amon Amarth, Gorgoroth & or Arch EnemyShe probably would become a bear (bär) herself.
Bruh... I never thought Polynesian metal would ever become a thing... It's fucking awesome!
This song gave me the strength to cook bacon without a shirt on.
This song should give you the strength to flip the bacon with your nipples.
😂
Dont! Not worth it.
@@calebbeckner5133 is...is that coming from experience 😂😂😳😳😳
Lmfao
Why is this band in my suggested vids and why as a 60 yr old white haired dude with arthritis am I bangin’ my head like a 16 yr old! 🔥🤘🤘🔥
Because you're a badass.
Same! I didn't understand a Word! But MFr's we're Rocking Hard! Watched it all...
it's the youtube gods
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Michael J. Mates the TH-cam God's are Bored out of there Minds then.
@@bigcountry5977 maybe? lol country living ain't soo boring though. lots more space to keep pers.. *clears throat * things.. to keep things. lol
As a Hawaiian musician and a metalhead, I've always felt like I didn't fit the genre because of my looks...I think you guys just opened the doors to us Polynesians who love metal.
Love your song! Love your sound! Love your look!
okolekahuna we need diversity in our music in Hawaii. Hopefully this will inspire more musicians to come up with their own sound/creativity like these guys 🤙🏽
@@braddahjerry, so true.
Metal has no color or look... metal is in your heart brother!
@Some Kind of Master, sorry I have never seen them before but I just went onto a few of their videos. Wow! Kick ass! But what I was trying to say, and please don't take it as "I'm a racist", I'm not, but the guys in Alien Weaponry don't look Polynesian but Shepherds Reign looks Polynesian.
Very true...
I am embarrassed. As a Samoan i should've been on this quick, but i'm just now hearing it for the first time.
Much love from the US. 🇺🇸
Don't be ashamed of Island time uso.
@@bronsonperich9430 What is the weapon the Singer is carrying? It looks like some sort of war club
@@user-yy7tw9hv9n it is. I don’t know the name of it, but it was designed to split heads and deflect blades.
@Dominick Efrim Sekia uce
Shepherds Reign and Alien Weaponry will make something ruthless if they done a song together.
My goldfish listened to this, and now he's a Kraken.
Ohhh shht that comment made me lose it hahaha.. Nice
This comment made my day!!! Haha
Hell ya bro
Haha
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I’ve spent my entire 33 years on this earth thinking I was the world’s only Samoan Metalhead & I have never been happier to be so wrong. Wanted this my whole life
I've been here 47yrs. feeling the same way. We're definitely not alone.
I once ate sapa sui and had a picture of Jesus on my wall so I can fully identify with the way you are feeling
You are not alone uso.
How does it feel to realise that you aint shhhpethial after all those 33 years? 😂 Raise those horns with pride and know that there are 1000s of Samoans who are just as metal as you are bro 🤘🤘🤘
Tina Pauli it’s not a “Special” I particularly enjoyed being. I’m happy to have been wrong about this
Rammstein, Bloodywood and now Shepherds Reign! International metal is our language. You guys rock! Sekia!!!
Alien Weaponry !!!
I love it when different cultures adapt their style into metal. It's always amazing and badass.
There is more of them than ya think and they dont get the recognition in rafio due to stations playing the same pop music over and over for years
It only makes sense that metal goes across cultures ... But the Polynesians just sound scarier
is this THE Hakuho Sho?
Check out The Hu, you'll love them.
Scarier!?
Slaughter to prevail. The devil comes straight from his vocal cords in demolisher
Agree to that
Metal is an international language.
Cod3Thr33 definitely!
Amen, brotha!
I came from Alien Weaponry to this... As a Māori fulla much love and respect to my usos ❤ This is 🔥
Welcome. Shit is tough as nails. Don't know the language, but I love this stuff.
@MrClarkisgod All I know is whatever they're singing about is deep and hard
I imagine the pit at one of their shows being super brutal and super friendly at the same time
The beauty of music. You don’t have to understand the language to enjoy it
New Moana movie looks lit af
😂😂😂
Hell yeah
Hahahahaha
🤣😅😂
Such an underrated comment 😂😂
Never knew how much I needed metal featuring Native languages until now
Band Called Alien Weaponry does Maori stuff, check them out if you haven't yet! :D
@@annah7573 Funny enough, I came here after hearing Kai Tangata for the first time!
I've seen many people from New Zealand giving love to Nordic/Slavic metal/chanting vids etc.. SO here's a lil Nordic/slavic woman giving some love back to you guys... This is freaking fantasic!!
Imagine being in a samoan mosh pit. I'll be pulverized
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤘🤘🤘🇺🇲
That was my first thought too - I'd be terrified to get into that pit!
true! come to Hawaii they are huge! flatten in an instant. use! 🤙🤙
Instant pancake
Lol....
I'm Samoan, and I absolutely LOVE THIS! Usos are from South Auckland and this genre is not common in this region, usually Island, RnB, Reggae and Hip Hop but Heavy Metal? I love my metal, big ups to the usos for venturing into other genres that you would only find going Eastside, Central and probably West Auckland. Too much usos. Le Manu! Rock Hard!
Different in Welly. Caught this fulla listening to Disturbed one morning. Teens listening to some kinda heavy band and everyone joins in if its a classic!
Love from the UK to Samoa! Amazing culture!
Is this what the usos use to say when they use to come out with they’re old entrance ?
@@AyeGee721 I listen to a lot of Brutal stuff. Grew up on Hip Hip, RnB and Reggae. All I listen to now is Death Metal. I'm from Auckland. We are a rare breed 😆
The Hu, Alien Weaponry n now Shepherds Reign. I don't understand any of the lyrics...but damn this goes extra hard!!! This is what music is all about. The soul of it s what speaks. And the soul of these guys is nothin but a proud warrior soul. All love to my Samoan brothers and sisters!! Served with many of y'all while enlisted in the USMC.
Having listened to Metal since I was teen(47 years old now)these guys are a breath of fresh air from the stagnant shit that been rehashed year after year.Some music sounds better in the native language,Metal and Punk for sure.
I echo your response.
I respond to both...just cuz it's in a different language doesnt mean bad... 😎💦
@Wanted: Dread or Alive The HU are absolutely brilliant and I've heard nothing but good things about Alien Weaponry.
I'm a samoan who's loved all types of music. Dont care what genre. I like what I like.
This however is refreshing. Love the culture fused with Metal. Rock on guys.
Can't wait to hear more.
Jared Dines shared this and here I am.... Totally worth it!!
Sounds great, the best way to end this year!!
Same!
Shepherds Reign line-up:
Roman Reigns - Vocals
Tama Tonga - Lead guitar
Jay Uso - Rhythm guitar
Jimmy Uso - Bass
Rikishi - Drums
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Yokozuna on the drum LoL another one Hall of fame rip yokozuna
These guys playing in the rainforest is like black metallers playing in frozen forests!
I see, great analogy
I’m Tongan but still fw this
So this popped up in everyone’s recommendation out of the blue... HOW CONVENIENT!!
Why has the TH-cam algorithm never sent me Samoan Metal before????? This is wonderful.
RIGHT!!!!!
RIGHT
because ur a person that has history of metal?
Theses dudes need to perform for Roman Reins at Wrestlemania
Pacific island languages make great metal. Who knew?
This is awesome.
As a Samoan who completely loves heavy metal and rock- this is sooooo firrrreeeee 🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭
Love to my brothers in Samoa from Tonga. Rock on brothers 😤 keep breaking the boundaries set before us!!!
Anyone Still Playing This Masterpiece In 2024?.
Dicoverd this shit now! Love it!
This video has convinced me that Samoans are just jungle vikings. This is badass 😍
Vikings are just ice samoans, but yeah.
@@Zachary- I can see it both ways lol, But man, Im of scandinavian heritage but wow those samoans are scary!
I am so proud of our culture, we have to keep this culture through the next generations by anyways music, art, tatau and respecting the ancestors. Thank you for your music Maori brothers
Lmao
Very diverse band, Maori, Samoan Thai/Chinese musos.
timeafter time like inTahiti Maori French Chinese Indian British American danish and many more
I played this for my cat...he’s now a lion
After my iguana heard this music .now he transformed a godzilla...
A garter snake slithered into my house when I was watching this video...he instantly became Quetzalcoatl, and flew away
Someone said that about eternal champion 🤘
My neighbors dog heard this song and turned into an ancient Egyptian wardog..... like in the mummy movie
And another country with insane music. Love it. Metal will unify us no matter we are. Thanks for this sound.
Where are they from? Never heard this language
@@momiamalvada1967 New Zealand, Polynesia, from what i read.
Don't say that to the Christians, the sensitive, or the poor-taste-in-music people
@@momiamalvada1967 samoans from southern auckland
CHEE FRiCKIN HOO!! i've been waiting all my life for Polynesians to catch the vision of heavy metal sound with our roots. Who wants to help me make Mate Ma'a Tonga. With all respect to these dudes for doing this first!
Have you seen alien weaponry? They sing in maori and are heavy metal bro
love that band
@Cellar Door well dis band is made up of Maori, Samoan and Asian musos so dey just carrying on da legacy i gues.
Jared Dines brought me here. The epicness kept me here 🤘🤘🤘
You spell your name the same way I spell mine .
Ive always loved heavy metal music but to see samoans in a band like this makes me feel so freakin proud
In case someone else was wondering what are they singing about:
Samoa! (Samoa!)
Prepare for war! (Sauni e tau le taua)
Fight to the best you can! (Ia tau matua tau)
Battle with all you have! (Ia fai ia mafai)
Le Manu! Let’s GO!! (Le Manu sau ia!)
(Verse1)
Manu Samoa may your journey be victorious (Le Manu Samoae, ia manu le fai o le faiva)
Manu Samoa may your journey be victorious (Le Manu Samoae, ia manu le fai o le faiva)
I am Manu Samoa and I have come (Le Manu Samoa lenei ua ou sau)
There is no other like me on earth (Leai se isi manu o le atulaulau)
I have come with the complete package (Ua ou sau nei ma le mea atoa)
My strength and courage is unlimited (O lo’u malosi ua atoatoa)
(Pre-chorus)
Turn around and get out of my way (Ia e faatafa ma e soso ese)
You have never met anyone like me (Leaga o lenei manu e uiga ese)
I am Manu Samoa (Le Manu Samoa)
I am Manu Samoa (Le Manu Samoa)
I am Manu Samoa from Samoa (Le Manu Samoa e o mai Samoa!)
(Chorus)
Fight till you are victorious (Tau ia malo)
Do not give up Arise Samoa (Aua ne’i malolo Tula’i Samoa)
Battle till the end with all you have. (Tau matua tau, Fai ia mafai)
The beast (Le Manu!)
(Verse2)
Manu Samoa may your path be filled with enemy blood (Le Manu Samoa ia tafetoto ou ala)
Manu Samoa may your vision be clear (Le Manu Samoa malamalama ou mata)
Manu Samoa fight with all you have (Le Manu Samoa tau ia matua tau)
Stand with me my country and fight with me (Lou atunu’u pele ia tu malaulau)
Do not forget the prayers and thoughts (Ia aua ne’i galo lau tapuaiga)
of your ancestors, family and country (Si ou atunuu ma lou aiga)
(Pre-chorus)
May the gods be with you and lead you to victory (Mua’au le Atua manuia ou faiva)
All your enemies shall be destroyed (O ou fili uma e te lepetiaina)
I am Manu Samoa (Le Manu Samoa)
I am Manu Samoa (Le Manu Samoa)
I am Manu Samoa from Samoa (Le Manu Samoa e o mai Samoa)
Thanks!!
@Jukervm absolutely awesome of you, mate. I'm glad to know that my imagined scene of a badass Polynesian inspired character in battle wasn't too far off the mark.
Manu Samoa must be their equivalent to Hercules. The unstoppable warrior carries the spirit of his people.
Ok guys. I’m an East Coast , Mainland, Old School MetalHead, and have no clue what your lyrics mean , but you guys kick some serious ass. Carry on ! Awesome stuff. New fan.
Siva Tau its a war chant
We're learning the Haka in our platoon for when we graduate OSUT at Ft. Benning. 1 of our guys is Samoan, we used to say Iron Maidens now its Fasi Mea Uma. That means kill everything. Charlie 3-54 4th Platoon Chaos Company
Good luck brother. Just keep fucking going. Delta 1-34 2nd platoon Pitbulls.
@@1roiboi Fasi Oti mea umā,Cheehuhuuuu!!!
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My 9 year old daughter loves this band! She says the singer looks like Maui from Moana.
I never knew Samoan metal existed now I'm proud to be living in the pacific
This slaps. As a samoan, we barely have this type of music in our culture.
Need more of it too polymetal I call it now
Sao
I love people that are proud of their own culture. It takes a lot of creativity to present it in such an epic way. People are just copying each other, not making anything new really. While as we can see here the solution is right in our roots. That's true authenticity.
Holy Shit!!! This is what I'm talking about Yeah Son!! Just wouldn't want to be in a Samoan Mosh pit.
There would be allot of KOs in the first 2 seconds hahaha.. already picturing it clear as day ;)
I never realized I needed Pacific Islander power metal in my life until now, and I'm here for it 🤘
The rest world of the world divided on culture and colour and metal fans just be like metal is metal, great song
Metal is like the musical equivalent of Esperanto.
Can't think of anything more true 👍👍👍
Thats what makes metal so great
Heck yea I partied it up with an El Salvadorean metal band after a concert and ended up doing a bass jam session with them. Great time! Rowdy group.
Oohh heck yeahh🤘🏻
As I understand it, Polynesians came to trade with Peruvian natives in the Middle Ages. The thought that my ancestors (I'm Peruvian) had contact with the powerful Polynesians fills me with pride
Metal knows no boundrys, reaches all races and creeds
This is not exclusive to metal, it is true for all music and one of the reasons why it can be so powerful. :)
True,I'm speaking metal,today.short time ago you mentioned metal music you where labeled as a Satan worshiper,
My 60yr old mother listened to this now she's The Rock..
The Hu, Alien Weaponry, these guys. Metal is going into an awesome tribal route
For years I felt like a leper, always looked at sideways for having an affinity for Rock/Metal. The mindset to only like Rap or Reggae is a stigma within our people that needs to be broken. Love the rendition usoz. Keep it up, I’m a fan.
2 of my favorite things put together 🥰 my pride of being an Islander and heavy metal
Let’s just take a moment and truly appreciate the fact that the lead singer is singing with a war club🤘🏼
I keep replaying this song. I think I am addicted. These guys shred hard. That lead singer has got some serious pipes. My nine-year-old, is like "Hey dad, who are these guys? Can you put them on my pc?" "Sheperd's Reign son, and yes I will put this on your pc". 2 new fans thank you guys for putting your awesome music out there.
Your 9yo son? God your son have a great taste in music
@@doolible3608 He really does got me into a few awesome bands. The Hu, Suld, Hassak, and a number of other great bands. He's really into Gloryhammer right now. The epic metal ballads. Kids awesome.
For those that don’t know, these fellas are doing a metal cover of the Samoan National Anthem. And man this rocks 🤘🏾🔥 I can dig samoans that don’t just do the traditional reggae/rap tunes.
Victor Piuila nah bro - its the Siva Tau. The national anthem is called “The Banner of Freedom”.
As a Polynesian, this makes me F**KIN proud to see this .... DON'T EVER PUT US OUT OF A BOX EVER AGAIN!
I'm not Polynesian at all, but I absolutely fkin agree with you.
Because of the show Vikings the Norse spirit stirred. And then the Hu popped up and then Alien Weaponry now this band. The small nations spirit roared and now people have more respect to older and forgotten cultures and people's.
This randomly came up in 9gag. I instantly shared and subscribed. This is awesome.
aahahaha make the same x)
Same here xD
Same for me.
Same mate!
Whee! Same!
Wanna see more like this, this is amazing!! I love hearing people sing their native language.
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Dude, this shit is fucking fire. His vocals are aggresive and the language makes it sound even more ruthless. I love this!
Metal is a universal sound for any language and culture
That’s true! Metal is worldwide! All music is!!!
I have no idea what they’re saying but I understood every word.
I found this in my recommended and I’m glad that I did
Even though 90% of the metal bands I listen to are from America or Europe, I’m really liking this big surge of metal bands from “Unusual” countries, especially with how they weave their culture into their music, like how some use their own home language, or incorporate some exotic instruments that’s unfamiliar and foreign to metal, and the big reason I like all of this is that it just works perfectly
Great work
Fuck! Great band! The weakness with almost every metal band is the singer, well, this guy kicks ass, his voice is a perfect fit for the music.
I did not understand all of the language, but the spirit understands the emotion. Brothers in metal, there is a sister on the other side of the world who hears you. \m/
It's so awesome to see how worldwide METAL is. I honestly didn't know that Polynesians and island people were into hard music until I saw this. My girlfriend was born and raised in Hawaii and she hardly knew anything about metal until she met me, so I had the impression that they only listened to the usual rap/hip hop stuff down there. But this band proves me wrong and I'm glad!
@The Australian Rationalist awesome!
American here, not all americans are ignorant!! This fucking rocks!! Adding to my workout playlist and sharing this!! This is too fucking amazing!!
I’m a white son of a gun from Utah. This is amazing.
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I'm here thinking about showing this to my metal head co-workers up in Ogden as I'm reading your comment! 🤘🤘
Me too 🤘🤘🤘and I agree, this is awesome!
it was cool yesterday, but since then.. i've moved on?
anyway, saw utah and decided i take a peek. used to live out there when metal and stuff weren't very common. place called confetti's that used to be in downtown slc a few blocks from the mall or whatever. sometimes we'd all go chill down in Ogden. this was in '97 so id imagine much has changed.
@@antiscyllisneocht5669 Yeah alot gas changed. I'm probably from an older generation, so I really don't get to check out the scene much, and I'm in Salt Lake...Taylorsville West Jordan area if you're familiar with the area. The best bars then for metal were Rafters, Uncle Albert's, the Barb Wire...they're all gone now. Liquid Joe's has alot if shows and I know there's going on I see from FB activities notifications, but other than TSO this year and Slaughter last year I don't get out like I used too.
was listening to Alien Weaponry and this came up and thank God it did! Freaking amazing! Can't believe I had not heard of them up until today. Love this band! So good! Keep up the great work!
Same! And bloodywood!
This litterally might be the coolest thing I’ve ever heard. Some serious groundbreaking shit. Could be a whole new genre of metal. I dig it
First The Hu, Bloodywood and then this... I don't know what's going on with the youtube-algorythm but I like it.
Going to search bloodywood now👍
Check out alien weaponry as well it's how I found this.
@@joekoroheke9154 I do already know them, thank you :) It's really cool that they sing in their native language too.
if anyone wants to know, and is from new Zealand, these guys will be touring with devilskin this year. tickets are on sale tomorrow I think
Nice
Samoans. YOU LITERALLY ROCK!!!!!!
Ohhh my God. Greek Psychadelic rock. Then Mongolian metal. Then Bollywood metal. AND NOW THIS?! MY EARS ARE IN HEAVEN! 🤘⚡🔥
What kinda metal is this?
Bollywood metal?
Greek psychedelic rock?
you've been on the same trail as me then bloodywood was awesome wasn't it
Wait what theres more dope metal cutlures too?
I love how metal reaches all over the world. It's almost unique that we have various sub-genres and cultural versions of metal. This song kicks ass and you've gained a new sub. Headbanging from UK!
I think the Samoan language sounds great with heavy metal
tbdinh78 Polynesian dances and songs go well with metal because of the intensity.
@@bronsonperich9430 so like.. if dmx weren't a cracked out has been... so, intensity... you say?
answered my own question there
Michael J. Mates comparing DMX with these guys is neither relevant or necessary.
Ask me this question again when you can show me that you understand one Polynesian culture sufficiently to draw parrallels between metal and the dance forms of that culture.
That being I’m a fan of both DMX and these guys.
@@bronsonperich9430 it is if i say it is and i say it is which is totally not the point either way...
don't care about your culture, so im not going play ball in that park or any other thing you've mentioned. these guys suck at english the more you talk. let me say that again: these guys suck the more you talk.
i was startin like 'em
now it's all MANUer
Michael J. Mates this thread was MANUer free till you showed.
The Hu, Heilung and now Shepherd’s Reign! I connect with indigenous music more than any other music! Can’t explain it! Keep doing what you’re doing! I think you are making your ancestors proud!
Bloodywood, amon amarth, alien weaponry
You dudes need to open for Alien Weaponry at the upcoming concert at the Auckland Town Hall. This is so rad, South Auckland rep!
Love this, not all Samoans listen to dj noize and remixes haha you'll be surprised once you start listening to other genres you might actually end up liking it
True. Samoan who grew up with trance and techno 🎧😂
I'm Samoan who got into metal from playing guitar hero
I and my 3 yr old son are now your biggest fan!!🤘🔥
My kid just kindly fell asleep to this also 3 years old
The algorithm has blessed us once again
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After Maui helped Moana restore the heart of Tahiti, he found his new calling in Metal!!! \m/
I just died lmfao I was thinking the same movie
This is the full translation of the song in its correct format. Intro:
Samoa. Sauni e tau le taua! - Samoa, prepare for battle!
Ia tau matua tau - Fight well and with your all!
Ia fai ia mafai - Do what must be done to win!
Le Manu sau ia! - Manu, gather now!
V1:
Le Manu Samoae, ia manu le fai o le faiva - Manu Samoa, may you complete this mission at hand.
Le Manu Samoae, ia manu le fai o le faiva - Manu Samoa, may you complete this mission at hand.
Le Manu Samoa lenei ua ou sau - I have come now.
Leai se isi manu o le atulaulau - There is nothing else in the universe that compares.
Ua ou sau nei ma le mea atoa - I come now to this battle, bringing my all.
O lo’u malosi ua atoatoa - My strength is complete.
Ia e faatafa ma e soso ese - Make way and step aside.
Leaga o lenei manu e uiga ese - Because this beast is unique.
Le Manu Samoa - Manu Samoa.
Le Manu Samoa - Manu Samoa.
Le Manu Samoa e o mai Samoa! - Manu Samoa - so come now Samoa!
CH:
Tau ia malo - Fight for your homeland.
Aua ne’i malolo - Don’t rest until victorious.
Tula’i Samoa - Samoa stand proud and defiantly.
Tau matua tau - Fight with your all!
Fai ia mafai - Do what must be done to win!
Le Manu! - The beast!
V2:
Le Manu Samoa ia tafetoto ou ala - Manu Samoa your path be filled with enemy blood.
Le Manu Samoa malamalama ou mata - Manu Samoa your vision be clear.
Le Manu Samoa tau ia matua tau - Manu Samoa - fight the good fight!
Lou atunu’u pele ia tu malaulau - My beloved homeland stands firm!
Ia aua ne’i galo lau tapuaiga - Don't forget your loyal supporters.
Si ou atunuu ma lou aiga - Nor your country and your family.
Mua’au le Atua manuia ou faiva - May the Gods bless your mission with success.
O ou fili uma e te lepetiaina - As you crush all your enemies.
Le Manu Samoa - Manu Samoa.
Le Manu Samoa - Manu Samoa.
Le Manu Samoa e o mai Samoa - Manu Samoa - so come now Samoa!
CH:
Tau ia malo - Fight for your homeland.
Aua ne’i malolo - Don’t rest until victorious.
Tula’i Samoa - Samoa stand proud and defiantly.
Tau matua tau - Fight with your all!
Fai ia mafai - Do what must be done to win!
Le Manu! - The beast!
MVP 👍
Thank you for the translation!! I may be Samoan but my Samoan language skills are terrible 😅😂
Cassidy Steltzer aua ke popole.
Got to love youtube's recommendations
I don't understand a word but I bang my hair to your music my jungle metalhead brothers! ROCK ON! \,,/
Where the hell did this come from?!?!? I must be living under a large rock. This is awesome!
The most metal Shampoo Commerical
LMFAO
These are those air boxing your dad in the room after he gives you a hiding songs hahaha.
Then you unpack your bag that you packed and realize you ain't got no where to run away too hahahaha
Tony Laulu gah-mon Tony... sad guy.... lol
What’s your ig
😂😂facts..
Sole for reals😂😂😂 when the salu lima and the fusi pa'u hurts too nuch😂😂😂😂
Ahhh..brings back so many wonderful memories lol.
I need a collab with The Hu, where its hust Haka Dancing and Mongolians riding on motocycles while the bangs collab and headbang in the middle. Histories most badass warriors shredding together.
Not that Black Guy bro The Hu were meant to perform in NZ with the Shepherds in support. I guess even the Mongolians can’t beat COVID
Omfg that sounds fucking epic as hell. Not going to lie i would throw money at that to make it happen live
Well the Haka will only be involved if you add Alien Weaponry into the mix cuz Samoa, they Siva and New Zealand they Haka.