I love Alissa White gluz so much , her clean vocals , growling and the special effects of the video. The Best Video ever , a fellow Canadian that I am so proud of her 😉💙🤘
I was praying they would start using her clean vocals because it's a waste with all her talent to just have her do the screams, she has amazing range! Banger of a track!
yea I really enjoyed the contrast, that brings. Also lets talk about singing higher and higher into the lowest possible tone while the guitars came in, mindbending stuff.
She's busy chatting with us at Patreon. Very nice person! Can report she is very tired. 😆🤘🏻 Clean vocals and power metal vibes. What is this mischief? As always this is my go to guys when talking about metal. Cheers!
Alissa's clean singing was just a matter of time,all fans have been wondering for years-will she actually use her clean voice? Granted,she sang a bit in one song from the previous album but now it seems she is going back to her roots and to the singing style she used while fronting The Agonist.Great stuff! Also,it was a bold move,I suspect that a lot of fans who would like AE to stick to the classic melodic death metal style will complain " it is not a melodic death anymore",etc. I am fucking glad it isn't, we have gotten three new tracks,each one totally different and I have a feeling that those three songs may herald the most diverse album in the entire AE catalog.
I love tons of the cleans. The bridge was great! It fit the epic mood, the calm. 10/10! The gwen stefani ones in the chorus are without determination, without confidence, without fire (which the instrumentals behind support). I call those moments circle pit killers, and there are three of them. I understand that they're trying to attract a new audience. They sure deserve a larger audience. They did chorus cleans with Avalanche (2014) but Alissa never does them live. Or she did them for a year I think. Anyway 🤗, EVERYTHING else in Handshake is effing perfection! 🤘🔥
This is shaping up to be one of there best albums. Clean vocals for this band is normally unheard of , such a brilliant time to do this because it now proves that ar so diverse going forward , makes you wonder what else is up there sleeves.
Instrumentals 10/10. Heavy vocals 10/10. 🤘 The guitar work and especially Jeff's solo are insane. A heavy version of this song would be something I could get behind 100%!
The clean vocals surprised and totally delighted me. This is a wonderful song that successfully combines melodeath and various pop styles. Add to the 2 bangers we've already had and the wait till 29th July will be very, very long.
Badass video guys. Love this song, I still can’t believe how good Alissa’s clean vocals are. I’m super excited for this album and to see them on the upcoming tour. Nice shirts btw🤘🏾🤘🏾
You guys pretty much said everything that I agreed with. From how the singles are different from each other but still are connected, to this very song from how it's constructed but especially the cleans from Alissa. I love the second round of cleans damn near the cherry on top along with the solo. Handshake With Hell is epic, grand and more than worthy to be the album opener with that said I love all the singles equally this being a favorite a little seeing as it just came out and all. Overall loving this era and can't wait to hear this album in it's entirety! And as always you guys are entertaining to watch in these reactions keep up the great work I'm always here for it! Much love A&P Reacts!!! 🤘🔥🔥🎶
Great reaction, guys! At first I was doubtful to all the clean vocals, but the song is growing on me! And loved to see that Jeff got a bigger solo part…
I find it funny how almost every band evolves and people accept it, then there is Arch Enemy with ONE song with clean vocals and fans are like "this ain't Arch Enemy". 🤦♀️ I mean, are they supoosed to do the same shit over and over again?
According to those fans, yes. A band is never supposed to evolve. LOL! I'm very glad that they seem to be making more space for Alissa and Jeff to stretch their wings on this album. When you get new members in a band, why not use every drop of their abilities?
Alissa's clean vocals reminded me of when she was in The Agonist. It was just amazing, super loved this song, in fact, all the songs that Arch Enemy released so far are great, I can't say which is my favorite.
well damn... well done Arch enemy guys and gal! judging from this and the previous song, this band seems to be firing on all fucking cylinders with the new album!. Alissa top game on vocals , solo's with that classic AE sound! party on garth! looking forward to this release for sure!
Absolutely correct, heavy NWOBHM vibes here. Maiden, Priest. All who have listened Alyssa before know that she can sing clean vocals easily. No problem. So that should really not be a big surprise. Vocals, solos, riffs.... they just work really well here.
Excellent song from them, quality metal with creative tempo changes, nice to hear her nice singing voice as she somehow gets even hotter? AND thanks A&P for finally being the first reactors to talk at the end of the song lol 👍 🧠
With audio only you could say, that there are 2 vocalists actually. Plus it seems like they are really get together well as a band, since lineup still stays the same.
I’ve been waiting for her to use more cleans. Arch Enemy hasn’t ever been a band that has used much clean vocals in their songs. I think of a couple where she uses her cleans. But I feel like she is so talented and it is a waste to not use that side of her talent. All 3 of these new songs have some old school 80’s riffage going on. The chords used in the verse is straight up 80’s hard rock/ classic metal like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, skid row, and Motley Crue. It’s pretty fucking sick, I’m 80’s at my core.
I also got huge Judas Priest vibes right from the beginning(all in a good way). But in the other hand, the NWOBHM guitars are one of the main influenses of melodic death metal playing.
I love the eye-catcher Alissa with her voice growl or (beautyful) clean. It is not the 1st time for Arch Enemy. Take a look to the song "Reason to Believe" on album WILL TO POWER. I think it was a long overdue step, use the full potential of her voice. Definitifly a masterpiece! Btw. who design her outfits?
I think this is the best song and most metal song ever for the reasons you have stated I freaking love this track and the end of how the whole band all hits the same notes at the same time is so crazy good. That ending is just freaking fireman so impressive would be amazing, just the build-up of the Pat Benatar singing style maybe Anne Wilson more I say more of signature of female clean metal vocals. Some of Alissa's days with the Agonist are a good freaking band as well the good track is Vicky Psarakis Only for the Weak cover is the killer really shows her ability Alissa OG Singer and Founding Member but another good track to show new singers talent. th-cam.com/video/NAjiN-EKNHQ/w-d-xo.html
Highly recommend you guys check out Dutch death metal band Sinister. Diabolical Summoning is their best album to date, and they made a video for the track "Leviathan" on that album. absolute masterpiece of an album.
Definitely more Priest than Maiden; I agree! Even the hypnotic intro partly reminded me of "Hellrider" ( Angels Of Retribution ). Great reaction as always🤟
I got a feeling on what pedro said about the pat benatar thing and classic British metal and I am 16 years old. But I think her vocals on the normal vocal was more a little low but it is good in my opinion but great song a great way to introduce her normal voice to scream voice and that middle part before the badass solo was awesome but I will have to listen to it when it comes out and here it more and I might have a different feeling at the songs in the album
But all in all her vocals are great and I love listening to this song and the other 2 songs so I think it will be one of the top metal albums of the year but it is easy early to say that but in my opinion it could be
Damn it! Arch enemy is so awesome and this song is amazing!! It pains me to point this out. The vocal trills at the end of the soft part and even the visuals gave me carrie underwood sunday night football vibes. Im sorry arch enemy. You are legends! No disrespect. This song is righteous!!!
Before anything: I dont mind bands evolve and do something different. Okay, I think I was more hooked of the other 2 singles, I dont know yet how I feel about this clean vocals, it is not bad vocals, but for me, Arch Enemy have always been with harsh vocals with Angela as example. Overall a great song, but I think I need little bit more time with these clean vocals before full enjoy it.
@@mikeh6286 & Fredde Don't know what the majority of metal you listen to these days but most metal before the 90's was clean singing not sure where the hell you guys have been for the last 50 years or so. Also AE has enough Braun in their arsenal in regard to guttural stuff it's time for something new and exciting like the brains (the cleans, different musical inspirations, song structures and lyrics that vary from the past or formula somewhat). It would be doing this song a huge disservice to only do it guttural. What's the point in having all that melody if you never fully utilize it beyond the one trick pony that their known for. I say Fredde here's some food for thought you say you're open to bands evolving but you're objecting AE for doing it and reasoning it for Angela. Which by the way she only does guttural which is why that is and wasn't exactly built for cleans. They have a much more expansive vocalist in their mits it's crime to not take advantage of that. And Mike I see you on very AE reaction comment section a heavier version of this isn't as impactful just holding back and not serving the music. As it is is perfect AE needed this because while I love their heavy stuff too it need some changeup to keep this thing fresh which is why everyone loves and holds nothing but the upmost praise for this era of AE.
@@julianfelton3068 I'm not going to be one of those negative rigid guys. I'll still listen to it regularly. It's got so many qualities other than the vocals that it deserves it. Also the guys have been cranking out so much good that I feel they easily deserve the openmindedness. They should challenge the fanbase. When I talk about the heavy version I mean only the chorus cleans. (The bridge was very good.) If there's an instrumental it will give me a chance to get used to the original, in time. Right now the chrous is killing my vibe, but as I said I'll still keep listening, because they've earned it.
@@julianfelton3068 I'm happy you like it and I'm happy for the band. They sure deserve a larger fanbase and this should give them just that. Michael Amott is very smart. He knows what I will like years ahead of time, and many listens later. 😆
@@julianfelton3068 Jeff's solo was the highlight of the song, then Michael's guitarwork and songwriting. Dude! I must habe replayed the solos 50 times already. Jeff shoots it out of the park. Freaking godlike.
Hey, reaction channel that has reactions take more than half the video? Rare on youtube. Seems like the ones that get the most subs just rely on having most entertaining :O faces but lack in actually talking about what they saw. Good for you, for doing that part right.
Exactlt. The instrumentals are just crying for heavy or at least raspy vocals. CRYING!!! Well, I'm hoping to edit the chorus for private listening. Then it's perfect! Interested?
This Is not Arch enemy ,this is transforming in the agonist,i know the changes aré important but clean vocals with Arch enemy ? AND Jeff Loomis can create a beatiful riffs AND great solos but with Arch enemy its like where Is Jeff ?Just my personal opinión ,Angela AND Chris Comeback please 😕
The instrumentals are fine, cmon. Jeff's solo is out of this world, agreed. Mike's work is amazong. The cleans, not a fan, but they've earned the open mindedness from me. I'm really hoping for a heavy version of the song. That I can comfortably get behind.
Actually you're way off here Erick. First off this track still sounds AE through and through the power metal is in there a little but some much that can't tell it's AE at it's core. Also the Agonist comment maybe only in the vocal department which isn't a bad thing seeing as Alissa is a full on vocalist and not pigeonholed to one style. Jeff's riffs are great but Michael did a interview a long time ago saying Jeff style doesn't mesh within the writing process of AE but that could have changed a little in this era possibly who knows. And lastly those ex members left for a reason and you can't force someone back that wants to move forward just for the sake of appeasing you. Also fun fact Chris helped write House Of Mirrors and Angela is still involved with AE as a manager only though. So theirs your wish granted or at the least their involvement with AE as you're gonna get.
Michael Amott is very smart. He made this the main gateway track (i think it might be). It's going to funnel new fans into the AE sound! Just like he did with Eagles and Reason to believe. Great songs but they don't represent their sound. Handshake has AE solos, AE heavy vocals and AE polished mixing, but the rest is really way out there.
I don't understand why nobody complains about "too much going on". Musicianship is out of the question, but I miss the more simple Arch Enemy. Without a doubt, Arch Enemy sounds more power metal. Thx.
This is first time AE has clean vocals ever! So it is little difficult to swallow this. It´s just ain´t the AE style at all. Sure Alissa has great clean vocals as you propably know from her previous bands shes been in. But this is AE and they started the line with Johan. Carried on with Angela as leading exemple to the world that woman can growl too and now they lower them selves to same stage with dosens of other bands. Amorphis mixed clean and harch vocals already at Elegy album, was it 1993 (if i remember year correctly) so i have to say big no to this one. If this would´ve been song of some other band like March Enema, then it would be great. I could approve that. There´s nothing wrong with it except this ain´t AE style.
Arch Enemy died with Angela Gossow departure big time. They should've changed the name of the band because they don't sound anywhere remotely close to before. They are just schlager now.
I agree that these No Doubt cleans in the chorus are a bit ridiculous. I understand that they're taking chances and challenge the fanbase. Sure they'll get a net gain in fans. But other than those I really like the track. I lean towards Angela too but I love Alissa doing all the tracks (with heavy vocals of course).
@@mikeh6286 I like her clean voice, i just don´t think it fits very well in AE sound. Clean vocals in Melodic Death Metal can be done well, but not everyone can do it. And even when it is well done, you have to be carefull to not exaggerate.
@@mindtraveller100 Yes I like them too, but I'm talking in context of Arch Enemy. Keep it as heavy as possible. Throw in some eerie stuff like the first part of the bridge. Very good. The second half of the bridge, I can accept it as a hook for new listeners if they really want to push the envelope. It's like a longer Reason to Believe or something. The chorus, I had to edit that part out. Normally I'd just ignore the track but it's really good so it's a waste to ignore it. I'll see if I can upload my edits in a few weeks. There willl be a "will to power" edit of Handshake as well as a "war eternal" edit. A friend is trying to record a guitar track that we can mix in over the vocal-less clean chorus. To keep it interesting and to mask residual vocal removal artefacts. I've also halved the length of it. If you want to hear the current unfinished progress let me know.
Escuche 3 adelantos y no me gusto ninguno, esto ya no es death melodico , hubo un cambio en la composicion de los temas y ya se imaginaran de donde viene . Una pena.
@@mikeh6286 Of course his solo is good...My point is that Arch Enemy's music is way beneath what Jeff Loomis is capable of...Arch Enemy could get anyone to lay down some good solos over their music. Jeff Loomis did Conquering Dystopia for fucks sake.
The clean vocals aren't arch Enemy. I'm not a fan. If she wants to do some side project with half and half, or all clean, I'm all for it. But the band has been harsh vocals for 25 years. Like. I'm a drummer. I can do blast beats. Just because I can, if I played for some world class blues band, I wouldn't expect them to incorporate that just because I can do it.
I love Alissa White gluz so much , her clean vocals , growling and the special effects of the video. The Best Video ever , a fellow Canadian that I am so proud of her 😉💙🤘
I just said exactly that on the official video. I'm a fellow Canadian and I'm proud of her.
Une p'tite fille de l'île de Montréal. 🙂
I feel so much power metal energy from arch enemy lately I'm digging it.
That's exactly their downfall. We don't need another Epica, we need more of that Carcass vibe.
I was praying they would start using her clean vocals because it's a waste with all her talent to just have her do the screams, she has amazing range! Banger of a track!
yea I really enjoyed the contrast, that brings. Also lets talk about singing higher and higher into the lowest possible tone while the guitars came in, mindbending stuff.
She's busy chatting with us at Patreon. Very nice person! Can report she is very tired. 😆🤘🏻
Clean vocals and power metal vibes. What is this mischief?
As always this is my go to guys when talking about metal. Cheers!
Thank you!
Alissa's clean singing was just a matter of time,all fans have been wondering for years-will she actually use her clean voice? Granted,she sang a bit in one song from the previous album but now it seems she is going back to her roots and to the singing style she used while fronting The Agonist.Great stuff! Also,it was a bold move,I suspect that a lot of fans who would like AE to stick to the classic melodic death metal style will complain " it is not a melodic death anymore",etc. I am fucking glad it isn't, we have gotten three new tracks,each one totally different and I have a feeling that those three songs may herald the most diverse album in the entire AE catalog.
I love tons of the cleans. The bridge was great! It fit the epic mood, the calm. 10/10! The gwen stefani ones in the chorus are without determination, without confidence, without fire (which the instrumentals behind support). I call those moments circle pit killers, and there are three of them. I understand that they're trying to attract a new audience. They sure deserve a larger audience. They did chorus cleans with Avalanche (2014) but Alissa never does them live. Or she did them for a year I think. Anyway 🤗, EVERYTHING else in Handshake is effing perfection! 🤘🔥
The new album is gonna be KILLER..🎤🎶🎸🎙🎼💿💿🔥🔥🔥
This is shaping up to be one of there best albums. Clean vocals for this band is normally unheard of , such a brilliant time to do this because it now proves that ar so diverse going forward , makes you wonder what else is up there sleeves.
Instrumentals 10/10. Heavy vocals 10/10. 🤘 The guitar work and especially Jeff's solo are insane. A heavy version of this song would be something I could get behind 100%!
The clean vocals surprised and totally delighted me. This is a wonderful song that successfully combines melodeath and various pop styles. Add to the 2 bangers we've already had and the wait till 29th July will be very, very long.
Great song Alissa's clean vocals are amazing happy she doing more clean voicals the music is fantastic blew me away 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
It's a lot of everything. They're just throwing it all in the pot and I love the energy.
Badass video guys. Love this song, I still can’t believe how good Alissa’s clean vocals are. I’m super excited for this album and to see them on the upcoming tour. Nice shirts btw🤘🏾🤘🏾
You guys pretty much said everything that I agreed with. From how the singles are different from each other but still are connected, to this very song from how it's constructed but especially the cleans from Alissa. I love the second round of cleans damn near the cherry on top along with the solo. Handshake With Hell is epic, grand and more than worthy to be the album opener with that said I love all the singles equally this being a favorite a little seeing as it just came out and all. Overall loving this era and can't wait to hear this album in it's entirety! And as always you guys are entertaining to watch in these reactions keep up the great work I'm always here for it! Much love A&P Reacts!!! 🤘🔥🔥🎶
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Great reaction, guys! At first I was doubtful to all the clean vocals, but the song is growing on me! And loved to see that Jeff got a bigger solo part…
Jeff needs to be more central in the band, he's a huge talent and before this album it felt he was kept in the ropes.
@@schade80 At the same time Jeff seems to be at peace in the band? It is Michael Amotts creation and Michael is the central part of how AE sounds…
Your face was a picture with Alissa going clean vocals , love watching your reviews keep up the good work
Thank you
Comments from this dad and son are spot on with this new song!!!
It’s Arch Enemy at their prime and I love it. Album will Rock Hard 🤟🏻
Old school elements + new AE style Love it.
For sure one of their Best songs ever !!!!!!!!
Its so crazy, you can understand every word she growls perfectly, that is really impressive.
Amazing cleans. I really like where this band is going with the last three singles.
He said “Sounds like Judas Priest but with Arch Enemy STANK” 🤣🤣🤣
Wow! So cool guys. You got to see it before everyone else. 😁Nice work!🤘
Cheers!!!
@@APREACTS how do doing this?
@@bimakristianpranoto5422 The band probably asked them to do a reaction. Gave them special access. 😍😍
@@mikeh6286 - Band? No. Label? Yes.
I'm not a fan of the cleans on the new track, but the rest I love. I'd love to listen to the instrumentals only + heavy vocals. Then it'd be 10/10.
Arch Enemy has always been a great band but this track is on a whole new level. Probably played the video at least a dozen times in the last day.
One of their best songs. The dual solos are just brilliant too.
I find it funny how almost every band evolves and people accept it, then there is Arch Enemy with ONE song with clean vocals and fans are like "this ain't Arch Enemy". 🤦♀️
I mean, are they supoosed to do the same shit over and over again?
According to those fans, yes. A band is never supposed to evolve. LOL! I'm very glad that they seem to be making more space for Alissa and Jeff to stretch their wings on this album. When you get new members in a band, why not use every drop of their abilities?
I agree...One song is not like they released an all ballads album or something
also AE had became pretty stale, at least their last album, they really needed something new. imo they should let Loomis have bigger creative output
I wonder if their touring, with Jinjer opening for some shows, in '18 sparked the guys to think about incorporating clean vocals?
Metal has just seen it's all time greatestsong and video! Masterpiece!
Alissa's clean vocals reminded me of when she was in The Agonist. It was just amazing, super loved this song, in fact, all the songs that Arch Enemy released so far are great, I can't say which is my favorite.
Oooh very excited for this! :D
All these guys everywhere bitchin about Melissa singing clean, it is ridiculous. It was the next logical development and it is freaking awesome! 🤟
This song is outstanding in so many ways!
wow was not expecting the clean vocals at all!
Ok I can agree a bit with the Pat Benatar vibes. With the clean vocals. She's got an amazing clean vocal range too.
well damn... well done Arch enemy guys and gal! judging from this and the previous song, this band seems to be firing on all fucking cylinders with the new album!. Alissa top game on vocals , solo's with that classic AE sound! party on garth!
looking forward to this release for sure!
Your son has started to grow up.
Absolutely correct, heavy NWOBHM vibes here. Maiden, Priest. All who have listened Alyssa before know that she can sing clean vocals easily. No problem. So that should really not be a big surprise. Vocals, solos, riffs.... they just work really well here.
GREAT song !! I'm done with singles, I NEED the album !! they are getting better and better, Alissa, everything.. even the videos!
Excellent song from them, quality metal with creative tempo changes, nice to hear her nice singing voice as she somehow gets even hotter? AND thanks A&P for finally being the first reactors to talk at the end of the song lol 👍 🧠
excellent job alissa (clean and gutural voice), melodie and power dinamic guitas, 5 stars.
very nice
Wauw❗️the best song ever ..I know Pat Benatar❣️this my favourite , I loved it 🤘🏻😍
@@petradirect418 alissa is authentic talent, guess right sucess by michael amott and angela gossow (manager band).
With audio only you could say, that there are 2 vocalists actually. Plus it seems like they are really get together well as a band, since lineup still stays the same.
WOW!!! THAT WAS FUCKING METAL!!!! FRIEGHT TRAIN IN THE FACE!!! THAT IS HOW REAL METAL IS DONE!!!!! YEA!!!!!
It will be interesting to see if they can pull that off live!
fucking incredible song one of the best they ever did 👍 and yes i got the Pat Benatar vibe who was on my walls in the early 80’s
This is going to be AOTY contender based on these 3 singles, this song being the strongest of the pack for me. Love this new material, phenomenal!!
I will never die cause I will fly to the other side. Looks like Arch Enemy have been listening to some Yngwie Malmsteen lately..
I got major Warlock/Doro vibes as well, and some early W.A.S.P.
great track and great reaction
Best single they made so far 👍🔥👏🤘🎸💯
Solo sounds so much like In Flames - The Hive solo .. Same tapping pattern and melodiy after. cool song doe !
I was getting strong Dethklok vibes from the guitar melodies.
Very good Band and Music
Actually, exzellent 💪🤘👍
Yeah, I can see a little bit of Pat Benatar in there during the cleans, especially in the Angelic part before the ending solo.
I’ve been waiting for her to use more cleans. Arch Enemy hasn’t ever been a band that has used much clean vocals in their songs. I think of a couple where she uses her cleans. But I feel like she is so talented and it is a waste to not use that side of her talent. All 3 of these new songs have some old school 80’s riffage going on. The chords used in the verse is straight up 80’s hard rock/ classic metal like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, skid row, and Motley Crue. It’s pretty fucking sick, I’m 80’s at my core.
I hit the like button only for the Flexing observed in this video!
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I also got huge Judas Priest vibes right from the beginning(all in a good way). But in the other hand, the NWOBHM guitars are one of the main influenses of melodic death metal playing.
This band is totaly awesome. Alissa rules as always..😁🤘👍
I love the eye-catcher Alissa with her voice growl or (beautyful) clean. It is not the 1st time for Arch Enemy. Take a look to the song "Reason to Believe" on album WILL TO POWER. I think it was a long overdue step, use the full potential of her voice. Definitifly a masterpiece! Btw. who design her outfits?
I think this is the best song and most metal song ever for the reasons you have stated I freaking love this track and the end of how the whole band all hits the same notes at the same time is so crazy good. That ending is just freaking fireman so impressive would be amazing, just the build-up of the Pat Benatar singing style maybe Anne Wilson more I say more of signature of female clean metal vocals. Some of Alissa's days with the Agonist are a good freaking band as well the good track is Vicky Psarakis Only for the Weak cover is the killer really shows her ability Alissa OG Singer and Founding Member but another good track to show new singers talent. th-cam.com/video/NAjiN-EKNHQ/w-d-xo.html
Hardcore metal fan from canada stats or bands from canada that are good I know them
I dig it that much I can compare with some road-building machine
Highly recommend you guys check out Dutch death metal band Sinister. Diabolical Summoning is their best album to date, and they made a video for the track "Leviathan" on that album. absolute masterpiece of an album.
Definitely more Priest than Maiden; I agree! Even the hypnotic intro partly reminded me of "Hellrider" ( Angels Of Retribution ). Great reaction as always🤟
I also had the same impression. When listening to this song I felt a vibe of more classic bands
I didn't like it the first time. LOVED it the second time! 💙🇬🇷
IN Flames staple of heavy melody harsh vocals and bunch of Scandiavian/Finish bands Amorphis,Sentenced,...
nice reaction😁🤘🏻🇯🇵
Thank you brother
So good! And must say.. Alissa are sweets to my eyes 😋
Benfica sempre!
Theres a powermetal wibe and some NWOBHM.
Summer breeze, fragrance, stank LOL...
Ah me encantaron las remeras de Swallow the sun. Quise conseguir una pero aca en Argentina no hay.
It's my new fauvorite Iron Maiden song
OLDER PEOPLE?? Dude I'm 45 and know Pat Benatar quite well :D
I am 44. Like or not we are old, to this new generation.
@@APREACTS damn kids..
*starts video* No, you're not ready for this. Nice flex!
I agree with the Pat Benatar reference!
I got a feeling on what pedro said about the pat benatar thing and classic British metal and I am 16 years old. But I think her vocals on the normal vocal was more a little low but it is good in my opinion but great song a great way to introduce her normal voice to scream voice and that middle part before the badass solo was awesome but I will have to listen to it when it comes out and here it more and I might have a different feeling at the songs in the album
But all in all her vocals are great and I love listening to this song and the other 2 songs so I think it will be one of the top metal albums of the year but it is easy early to say that but in my opinion it could be
I'm glad you said Pat Benatar as I was getting that vibe along with Lita Ford /,,/
Lita Ford is also a good one.
4 solos in one song? First Enemy ?
Alissa 🔥
I think I got more of a Lita Ford vibe than a Pat Benatar vibe
...are you f'ckin ready for this? I'm pretty sure you both were not... :)
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@@APREACTS ...next new Kreator maybe? You will be not disappointed I think...
Alissa looks Amazing
The only thing this song does is remind me how terribly I miss Nevermore, and Angela-era Arch Enemy.
Damn it! Arch enemy is so awesome and this song is amazing!! It pains me to point this out. The vocal trills at the end of the soft part and even the visuals gave me carrie underwood sunday night football vibes. Im sorry arch enemy. You are legends! No disrespect. This song is righteous!!!
I mean comparing alissa to carrie is a compliment right. Bad ass cleans!
Alissa is so HOT!! Doyle is one lucky dude
Before anything: I dont mind bands evolve and do something different. Okay, I think I was more hooked of the other 2 singles, I dont know yet how I feel about this clean vocals, it is not bad vocals, but for me, Arch Enemy have always been with harsh vocals with Angela as example. Overall a great song, but I think I need little bit more time with these clean vocals before full enjoy it.
I'm hoping there could be a heavy version of this song. That I could comfortably get behind!
@@mikeh6286 & Fredde Don't know what the majority of metal you listen to these days but most metal before the 90's was clean singing not sure where the hell you guys have been for the last 50 years or so. Also AE has enough Braun in their arsenal in regard to guttural stuff it's time for something new and exciting like the brains (the cleans, different musical inspirations, song structures and lyrics that vary from the past or formula somewhat). It would be doing this song a huge disservice to only do it guttural. What's the point in having all that melody if you never fully utilize it beyond the one trick pony that their known for. I say Fredde here's some food for thought you say you're open to bands evolving but you're objecting AE for doing it and reasoning it for Angela. Which by the way she only does guttural which is why that is and wasn't exactly built for cleans. They have a much more expansive vocalist in their mits it's crime to not take advantage of that. And Mike I see you on very AE reaction comment section a heavier version of this isn't as impactful just holding back and not serving the music. As it is is perfect AE needed this because while I love their heavy stuff too it need some changeup to keep this thing fresh which is why everyone loves and holds nothing but the upmost praise for this era of AE.
@@julianfelton3068 I'm not going to be one of those negative rigid guys. I'll still listen to it regularly. It's got so many qualities other than the vocals that it deserves it. Also the guys have been cranking out so much good that I feel they easily deserve the openmindedness. They should challenge the fanbase. When I talk about the heavy version I mean only the chorus cleans. (The bridge was very good.) If there's an instrumental it will give me a chance to get used to the original, in time. Right now the chrous is killing my vibe, but as I said I'll still keep listening, because they've earned it.
@@julianfelton3068 I'm happy you like it and I'm happy for the band. They sure deserve a larger fanbase and this should give them just that. Michael Amott is very smart. He knows what I will like years ahead of time, and many listens later. 😆
@@julianfelton3068 Jeff's solo was the highlight of the song, then Michael's guitarwork and songwriting. Dude! I must habe replayed the solos 50 times already. Jeff shoots it out of the park. Freaking godlike.
Just sayin', if someone compares you to Pat Benatar you alrdy know you'r good....
Hey, reaction channel that has reactions take more than half the video? Rare on youtube. Seems like the ones that get the most subs just rely on having most entertaining :O faces but lack in actually talking about what they saw. Good for you, for doing that part right.
We are not one of those OH faces channels, that is for sure!!!
Maybe i'm the only one but I miss old Arch Enemy...
and yes this is still good.
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Great analysis! but this is pure Judas Priest vibes ,,not maiden.
Alissa's clean vocal is good but it's not adjust with the song. This is a growling-friendly song.
Exactlt. The instrumentals are just crying for heavy or at least raspy vocals. CRYING!!! Well, I'm hoping to edit the chorus for private listening. Then it's perfect! Interested?
This Is not Arch enemy ,this is transforming in the agonist,i know the changes aré important but clean vocals with Arch enemy ? AND Jeff Loomis can create a beatiful riffs AND great solos but with Arch enemy its like where Is Jeff ?Just my personal opinión ,Angela AND Chris Comeback please 😕
I agree, the clean vocals ruin it for me
The instrumentals are fine, cmon. Jeff's solo is out of this world, agreed. Mike's work is amazong. The cleans, not a fan, but they've earned the open mindedness from me. I'm really hoping for a heavy version of the song. That I can comfortably get behind.
Actually you're way off here Erick. First off this track still sounds AE through and through the power metal is in there a little but some much that can't tell it's AE at it's core. Also the Agonist comment maybe only in the vocal department which isn't a bad thing seeing as Alissa is a full on vocalist and not pigeonholed to one style. Jeff's riffs are great but Michael did a interview a long time ago saying Jeff style doesn't mesh within the writing process of AE but that could have changed a little in this era possibly who knows. And lastly those ex members left for a reason and you can't force someone back that wants to move forward just for the sake of appeasing you. Also fun fact Chris helped write House Of Mirrors and Angela is still involved with AE as a manager only though. So theirs your wish granted or at the least their involvement with AE as you're gonna get.
Michael Amott is very smart. He made this the main gateway track (i think it might be). It's going to funnel new fans into the AE sound! Just like he did with Eagles and Reason to believe. Great songs but they don't represent their sound. Handshake has AE solos, AE heavy vocals and AE polished mixing, but the rest is really way out there.
@@julianfelton3068 "through the power metal is in there "
Why do you think that?
I don't understand why nobody complains about "too much going on". Musicianship is out of the question, but I miss the more simple Arch Enemy. Without a doubt, Arch Enemy sounds more power metal. Thx.
They do not sound Power Metal at all. Why do people automatically associate clean vocals with Power Metal?
This is first time AE has clean vocals ever! So it is little difficult to swallow this. It´s just ain´t the AE style at all. Sure Alissa has great clean vocals as you propably know from her previous bands shes been in. But this is AE and they started the line with Johan. Carried on with Angela as leading exemple to the world that woman can growl too and now they lower them selves to same stage with dosens of other bands. Amorphis mixed clean and harch vocals already at Elegy album, was it 1993 (if i remember year correctly) so i have to say big no to this one.
If this would´ve been song of some other band like March Enema, then it would be great. I could approve that. There´s nothing wrong with it except this ain´t AE style.
Arch Enemy died with Angela Gossow departure big time. They should've changed the name of the band because they don't sound anywhere remotely close to before. They are just schlager now.
I agree that these No Doubt cleans in the chorus are a bit ridiculous. I understand that they're taking chances and challenge the fanbase. Sure they'll get a net gain in fans. But other than those I really like the track. I lean towards Angela too but I love Alissa doing all the tracks (with heavy vocals of course).
@@mikeh6286 I like her clean voice, i just don´t think it fits very well in AE sound. Clean vocals in Melodic Death Metal can be done well, but not everyone can do it. And even when it is well done, you have to be carefull to not exaggerate.
@@mindtraveller100 Yes I like them too, but I'm talking in context of Arch Enemy. Keep it as heavy as possible. Throw in some eerie stuff like the first part of the bridge. Very good. The second half of the bridge, I can accept it as a hook for new listeners if they really want to push the envelope. It's like a longer Reason to Believe or something. The chorus, I had to edit that part out. Normally I'd just ignore the track but it's really good so it's a waste to ignore it. I'll see if I can upload my edits in a few weeks. There willl be a "will to power" edit of Handshake as well as a "war eternal" edit. A friend is trying to record a guitar track that we can mix in over the vocal-less clean chorus. To keep it interesting and to mask residual vocal removal artefacts. I've also halved the length of it. If you want to hear the current unfinished progress let me know.
Escuche 3 adelantos y no me gusto ninguno, esto ya no es death melodico , hubo un cambio en la composicion de los temas y ya se imaginaran de donde viene . Una pena.
Soo Loomis got 18s of solo ---> Change bands dude, you much much better than that. (I actually compared him to a young Jason once!!)
Did you hear his solo here? It's insanely good. He and Mike were the highlight of this song.
This is the like drinking a glass of water, taste like nothing..
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I’m sorry but this seems like a terrible waist of Jeff Loomis. I realize it’s a good gig to have, but damn.
His solo is insanely good. Mike's work is great too.
@@mikeh6286 Of course his solo is good...My point is that Arch Enemy's music is way beneath what Jeff Loomis is capable of...Arch Enemy could get anyone to lay down some good solos over their music. Jeff Loomis did Conquering Dystopia for fucks sake.
solo is a total rip off of "the hive"
The clean vocals aren't arch Enemy. I'm not a fan. If she wants to do some side project with half and half, or all clean, I'm all for it. But the band has been harsh vocals for 25 years. Like. I'm a drummer. I can do blast beats. Just because I can, if I played for some world class blues band, I wouldn't expect them to incorporate that just because I can do it.
You have unfortionatly missed "Reason to belive" its definitly not 25 years ago.
@@jan-e.bypower no I own Will To Power as well. My feelings are the same about that song.