I went to the Leprous/Dear Hunter/Between the Buried and Me show and despite being a big fan of all three bands, Leprous was the best set of the night.
After Themata you guys should check out something from their album Sound Awake. Something like Goliath, Simple Boy or Set Fire to the Hive. They're a fantastic band!
I’ve been begging for “Rust” for months now. I think it's a great, accessible choice as an introduction to Caligula’s Horse. Plus, I love that heavy breakdown.
As many people have pointed out, this album was a long time in the making. And by the time it came out, the band had finally come together and their sound really evolved. Its their Sophomore album "Sound Awake", which is widely considered one of the best Progressive Rock albums of the last decade, and each song on it is phenomenal. They had their roots in Nu-Metal, but evolved into this wonderfully unique Progressive sound with time. I'd recommend "Simple Boy", "Goliath", or "Deadman" from that album. Otherwise, try "COTE" from Themata. Hope you give them another shot soon!
Themata is as good a song as Cote, but suffers the same 'pitfalls' George disliked about this track. I'm thinking a revisit of Karnivool should definitely be a track from Sound Awake.
SET FIRE TO THE HIVE. However I have to mention for the 158th time, Sound Awake has pretty atrocious mixing per more than half of it the cymbals clip horribly.
I'll always upvote this. It's been a while since they did tool and this is by far my favorite choice. It would also be the first tool song they do that hasn't been played on regular radio.
It's so damn cool to have witnessed your guys' perspectives and views on this kind of music become refined as it has over the past year. I can't wait to see what the next big steps are for Lost in Vegas in time!
HUGE Karnivool fan here. Patiently awaiting next album. But as far as vocals so. He's one of the best out there. He's a monster live too. No where near whiny, but u guys prob need one more song to convince you. Themata is ok but it's one of their weaker tracks. Try Deadman, New Day or Caudal Lure. What I really want to draw u guys to is La Dispute tho. Specifically Harder Harmonies. I really want to see you guys break down the lyrics. One of the best story telling bands out there. It's very similar to the way the best rappers write their lyrics. Keep it up guys.
I like this song. It's from their debut full-length album of 2005. I suggest you guys to check out their 2013 song "We Are". It has an awesome groove, an odd time signature typical of prog songs and a beautiful melody. I love everything about it, especially the bass and drums lines.
Riverside is one of the greatest Prog rock bands, period. I agree with Danial Dominquez, any one of those songs are amazing. If I had to pick one Egoist Hendonist.
Was so excited when I saw this I went and grabbed a beer! This was the first Karnivool song I ever heard - but it was 2005. Different musical landscape. I agree with others that a song from Sound Awake would be a better example of their... I don’t know what? Thanks for giving it a spin!
Dont know who's suggesting you these tracks, but wrong choice for a first Karnivool song, in my opinion. You should have done 'New Day' or 'Simple Boy', or even 'All I Know'. EDIT: And please get back to TESSERACT. Their song 'Of Matter' will change your life. Not even kidding, I'd bet my life on that one epic song.
i have to politely disagree with ya there. This was the first Karnivool song i heard and i was /hooked/ that groove at the beginning with that riff is pure sex
I disagree with Themata being a bad introduction track. It's a pure prog banger. I actually wish Karnivool would write more music like Themata. I don't feel like anything even on the same record is like it.
Holy Crap guys! Can’t believe you are doing Karnivool. Such a great Aussie band. Definitely hitting that sub button. Plenty of great Aussie metal/rock bands out here. Keep it up. Straya
Glad to see some Australian music on this channel! Gotta hear some Parkway Drive or Smith Street Band. Maybe some Aussie Hip Hope like Horrorshow or Hilltop Hoods!
This is why I love you guys. You spit it real. One likes it, the other says "nah". Plus, I get introduced to new stuff every once in a while. Keep up the great work. Music is the bridge of all cultures.
Man! Another cool band I’ve never heard of before! Thank y’all for the fantastic review! Also, would love to see y’all review Orden Ogan - Gunman for a great, underrated power metal group!
The Karnivool guys are about same age as you guys. This is one of their best known songs, but maybe not indicative of their whole sound... There is a fair bit of light and shade in their music and this is probably one of the heavier ones... If you want a heavier one, try: set fire to the hive But more of a challenge would be: deadman
wow thx for doing this. As someone with picky tastes it's epic to find a new band that I've never heard of and like them. Man I swear Australia has the best rock groups right now!
One of my favourite bands! If you want to check out more of them, I would listen to Roquefort, set fire to the hive, or we are. Edit: and each of those songs are from a different album
Love me some Karnivool, great video guys. I feel like their style was a work in progress until their album Sound Awake. If you come back to them theres plenty of great tracks on there - Simple Boy, Goliath, New Day, All i Know, Change, etc.
I love all music.I dig the raw reactions keep em coming. I would like to see you guys react to Parkway Drive: Idols and anchers, absolute power, dedicated, in blood, wild eyes! Please and thank you!
"I'm questioning whether this is progressive metal!" Haha that's a good call, in reality Themata is more of a collection of nu-metalish, hard rock songs with some metal and prog tendencies. It's a reasonably generic album with the lead singers vocals as the point of difference. As everyone else has said, their second album Sound Awake was when they really solidified their prog sound, while it was their third album Asymmetry they went full steam ahead with the prog metal sound and tempo changes. If you are to listen to Karnivool again, I would recommend Goliath, Deadman, or Umbra from SOund Awake, and probably Aeons or We Are from Asymmetry. Great reaction! EDIT: Also, interesting comment from you George about the vocals, they do tend to be polarising from what I have seen.
It’s time us freethinkers expand genres. A perfect start into rock/alternative genre is Jeff Buckley- Grace Live on the bbc or album version. He has an amazing voice and was a great songwriter taken too soon.
Y'all gotta get back to these guys ❤️ check out their 2nd album Sound awake! Simple boy, Goliath, umbra, set fire to the hive. Ryan, you'll go off I'm sure 😂 and George I think you may have a second thought, straight up! Much love
Man! Turn Soonest to the Sea is one of my all time favorite for them... But for a 1st reaction to the band I still think Sequoia Throne is the best option, maybe Blindfolds Aside
Aussie fan here. Love seeing you guys get into some homegrown bands. Definitely check out some more Karnivool, they're an amazing band. Some other Aussie bands to check out: Ocean Grove, The Butterfly Effect, Northlane, Thy Art Is Murder, Dream on Dreamer, Make Them Suffer, Parkway Drive, Birds of Tokyo - just to name a few.
Man I love this song, I only had recently heard them when it was suggested to me by spotify so its cool to see you guys react to it. React to anything from Disturbed possibly Stupify if possible.
Thanks for the shout out guys! So glad you like the bracelets I sent out for you. Keep the awesome reviews coming!
Not my favorite Karnivool song, but still a good one. I prefer something from the Sound Awake album like Simple Boy, Goliath, All I Know or Deadman.
All I know is awesome
SET FIRE TO THE HIVE.
Simple boy for sure. Saw them live as an opening band for another band and they blew me away with that.
I agree. I'd go with All I Know
The live version of Deadman is chilling: th-cam.com/video/fyJQwZcnVM0/w-d-xo.html
*Porcupine Tree* - Arriving Somewhere but not Here
*Leprous* - Acquired Taste
*Ozzy Osbourne* - Diary of a Madman
Mannn porcupine tree - anestethise would be just perfect
DIARY of a MADMAN is a must been requesting for months
@James Ferguson
Yeah, it's epic and theatrical and haunting, classic Ozzy, probably my favorite of his
Leprous- The Price would be my suggestion. PTree- Sound of Muzak, or Trains
I'd love for Anesthetize by Porcupine Tree
Cote- karnivool you'll love it
Dude cote is such a good song. Not sure they can handle it.
Was hoping they'd listen to it first.
Cote is my favorite!!!
Probably Karnivool's best song or at least top 3.
I completely agree with all the Leprous comments, a great band that deserves way more recognition. I also hope you guys will react to Vein soon.
Vein restored my hope in hardcore this year, such a sick debut album and so innovative too
Why listen to leprous when you can listen to the band they open for? Between the buried and me(leprous is good though!!!)
Significant Otter yes vein, harms way, knocked loose, Kublai kahn
@Arron
Why not both?
I went to the Leprous/Dear Hunter/Between the Buried and Me show and despite being a big fan of all three bands, Leprous was the best set of the night.
Finally, thank you!!! Pls do more of karnivool
Omg I have asked for this for like 6 months on almost every rock video y’all post!! Thank you!!
After Themata you guys should check out something from their album Sound Awake. Something like Goliath, Simple Boy or Set Fire to the Hive. They're a fantastic band!
SET FIRE TO THE HIVE.
Exactly what I would've suggested.
Simple Boy !
Yeah awesome ! Back to prog ! I like it ! Caligula's Horse Turntail or Leprous The price !
I’ve been begging for “Rust” for months now. I think it's a great, accessible choice as an introduction to Caligula’s Horse. Plus, I love that heavy breakdown.
Seconded for either Caligula’s Horse or Leprous!
Caligula’s Horse is one of my favorites. A+ recommendation
How is your comment 2 months old xD
Caligula's Horse!! Please!
Rust, Will's Song, Marigold....
And Leprous! The Price or Golden Prayers to begin with.
Karnivool - A New Day. One of their best!
Thanks for the vids, big love
Karnivool!? A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!
Awesome.
Hello there, Sithposting
Wow, you guys actually did karnivool. That's awesome. This isn't my favorite from them, but I'm glad yall did it! Great stuff as always
As many people have pointed out, this album was a long time in the making. And by the time it came out, the band had finally come together and their sound really evolved. Its their Sophomore album "Sound Awake", which is widely considered one of the best Progressive Rock albums of the last decade, and each song on it is phenomenal. They had their roots in Nu-Metal, but evolved into this wonderfully unique Progressive sound with time. I'd recommend "Simple Boy", "Goliath", or "Deadman" from that album.
Otherwise, try "COTE" from Themata.
Hope you give them another shot soon!
Yeah, COTE shows off Ian Kenny's voice in a song that really suits him. Do you think they would like Shutterspeed?
Themata is as good a song as Cote, but suffers the same 'pitfalls' George disliked about this track. I'm thinking a revisit of Karnivool should definitely be a track from Sound Awake.
I'd love to see their reaction to Roquefort!
SET FIRE TO THE HIVE.
However I have to mention for the 158th time, Sound Awake has pretty atrocious mixing per more than half of it the cymbals clip horribly.
TooL - The Grudge
I'll always upvote this. It's been a while since they did tool and this is by far my favorite choice. It would also be the first tool song they do that hasn't been played on regular radio.
I’d like to see them react to Wings for Marie and 10000 days... they’d have some nice approach on lyricism as usual
Rosetta Stoned
The Grudge is a great tune. Right in Two is an amazing tune especially lyrically.
Yeeeeeeeees
TESSERACT - Of Matter (Live at Sphere Studios). This will expand your mind to the point of explosion! Check it!
Definitely.
Oh hell yeah, they’re something special
I think Nocturne would be a really good first song. It has a really catchy riff I think they could jive to.
they did tesseract...now do between the buried and me!!!
One of the greatest albums I 've ever heard
Yeeeeeesssss! Yeeeeessssss! Great song choice! Keep up the good listening!
Karnivool - Simple Boy ! You won't regret ! And you won't say that his voice don't fit!
How the hell did I miss this?
I've been watching you guys regularly for a while, and this one somehow slipped past me.
Glad I found it tho.
Leprous! Anything by them
I can’t believe you two did a reaction to Karnivool. You two are all over the map.
It's so damn cool to have witnessed your guys' perspectives and views on this kind of music become refined as it has over the past year. I can't wait to see what the next big steps are for Lost in Vegas in time!
YAAAAAS IM SO HAPPY YOURE DOING THIS
Leprous - The Price!!!
I second this 100%
Hell yeah!
Hell yeah. The Price would be perfect.
Not sure about the song but definitely some Leprous! Maybe Slave or Bonneville...
The price is awesome
I respect whoever requested Karnivool! Hahahahahah I was thinking about this before but never thought it’d be requested
Anesthetize- porcupine tree
The live version. God teir
Getting to my favourite bands now! Love it!
Hollow by Pantera
or
Right in Two by Tool
I know you’ve done both bands, but you NEED to hear these ones. At least listen to ‘em in your private time.
Finally!!!!! Karnivool are my absolute favourite, great to see you checking out some of the Australian modern prog giant!
Deftones - My Own Summer
I second this
Be Quiet And Drive would be another great choice from that album.
Or around the fur...Or Headup even..:P
Literally gasped when I saw this in my notifications. Love this band and love y'all for doing this!
epicshot2000 same
HUGE Karnivool fan here. Patiently awaiting next album. But as far as vocals so. He's one of the best out there. He's a monster live too. No where near whiny, but u guys prob need one more song to convince you. Themata is ok but it's one of their weaker tracks. Try Deadman, New Day or Caudal Lure.
What I really want to draw u guys to is La Dispute tho. Specifically Harder Harmonies. I really want to see you guys break down the lyrics. One of the best story telling bands out there. It's very similar to the way the best rappers write their lyrics. Keep it up guys.
I vote Goliath. Deadman is an excellent track, but a little drawn out.
this. introducing anyone to karnivool goliath should be first imo
Yes!!! Thank you!
Dillinger Escape Plan - Widower. The craziest, most chaotic band ever!
Yes to Dillinger!!!!
Great choice!
I can't believe you're doing a Karnivool song. They're one of my favorites!
Plz do Porcupine tree- Arriving somewhere but not here
Upvote party for Porcupine tree- Arriving somewhere but not here. The live version is perfect.
not enough people know about porcupine tree
Excellent reaction. Karnivool is one of the great new bands!!!
What the hell George? The vocals are my favorite part of this song lol
I've been waiting for a Karnivool reaction for so long man! Such a sick band. My favorite song from them is Roquefort, it's groovy as heck man.
I like this song. It's from their debut full-length album of 2005. I suggest you guys to check out their 2013 song "We Are". It has an awesome groove, an odd time signature typical of prog songs and a beautiful melody. I love everything about it, especially the bass and drums lines.
Cheers for checking these guys out - they've been one of the best in Australia for years, appreciation for true craftsmanship of music.
Karnivool is amazing. Themata is a great song. Underrated band. So good.
Sooo underrated, I saw them for like $10 in Toronto a few years back.
Fack yeah!!!! This is so good!
The contortionist language - Intuition
Table Cloth contortionist < between the buried and me
Arron Delman valid argument can’t complain.
My top two band picks. Maybe followed by converge, but that's a different thing entirely. 😄
@@eightybby1886 Personal preference -.-
I can't believe y'all sat in silence for so long on this song lmao. I thought you were both loving it for sure because of that
Guys, RIVERSIDE. Please, RIVERSIDE.
Riverside is one of the most underrated band
The question: What song do you think represents them best???
Second Life Syndrome, Escalator Shrine, Egoist Hedonist, Left Out
Loose Heart
Riverside is one of the greatest Prog rock bands, period. I agree with Danial Dominquez, any one of those songs are amazing. If I had to pick one Egoist Hendonist.
Was so excited when I saw this I went and grabbed a beer!
This was the first Karnivool song I ever heard - but it was 2005. Different musical landscape. I agree with others that a song from Sound Awake would be a better example of their... I don’t know what?
Thanks for giving it a spin!
Dont know who's suggesting you these tracks, but wrong choice for a first Karnivool song, in my opinion. You should have done 'New Day' or 'Simple Boy', or even 'All I Know'.
EDIT: And please get back to TESSERACT. Their song 'Of Matter' will change your life. Not even kidding, I'd bet my life on that one epic song.
i have to politely disagree with ya there. This was the first Karnivool song i heard and i was /hooked/ that groove at the beginning with that riff is pure sex
New Day was my first listen to Karnivool. I like it better, but I think this song is just fine for a first listen.
Does Tesseract have a singer? The last time I heard em (2012) they were an instrumental band but they've gotten really popular
Yes, they have had a couple different singers. They recently'ish have their old singer back.
I disagree with Themata being a bad introduction track. It's a pure prog banger. I actually wish Karnivool would write more music like Themata. I don't feel like anything even on the same record is like it.
Holy Crap guys! Can’t believe you are doing Karnivool. Such a great Aussie band. Definitely hitting that sub button. Plenty of great Aussie metal/rock bands out here. Keep it up. Straya
You gotta check out Leprous! From The Flame or The Price would be good starts
megapengproductions i still say between the buried and me but this dude knows his shit with leprous songs
YES YES YES THANK YOU THIS BAND IS AMAZING. I hope you check out more by them. Their track record is perfect to some.
Glad to see some Australian music on this channel! Gotta hear some Parkway Drive or Smith Street Band. Maybe some Aussie Hip Hope like Horrorshow or Hilltop Hoods!
Parkway
The Amity Affliction too!
Was hoping for COTE, but ah well - great reaction!
Third eye By tool!!!!!!!!!
Judith by a Perfect Circle!!!!!!!!!
Great reaction guys keep it up!
Saw this band live! What a life changing experience, and one of the greatest shows I have seen
Where did you see them? They are amazing.
Rancorliverpool Melbourne Aus, yea highly recommended incredible show! Hopefully see them again soon once virus shit is over :)
MockingBunny321 B I haven’t seen them since 2006 in the USA. Waiting forever haha
Rancorliverpool ahaha haven’t even seen any Sound Awake or Assymetry material live yet u poor bastard ahaha
Architects - Gone with the Wind
one of my favorite song from them!
Caligulas horse is fantastic please check em out
Atlas
Graves
This is why I love you guys. You spit it real. One likes it, the other says "nah". Plus, I get introduced to new stuff every once in a while. Keep up the great work. Music is the bridge of all cultures.
Soen - Lucidity (live in Rome). It's just beautiful
Omg yes yes yes yes yes yes i love this song!!!
Leprous - From The Flame
I think they'd really dig this one. The hook is crazy strong.
Yes! I was waiting for this one. Thanks for doing it!!
Lamb of God - Walk with me in Hell
The respect y’all show to each other and the viewers is the reason i subbed a while ago. Keep the uploads coming boys very well done.
Porcupine tree - arriving somewhere but not here
I love Karnivool! Some of my favorite boys.
Finally!!!!
Next from them :
Karnivool - All I know / COTE 👌
cote!
Wtf u talking about, GOLIATH NEXT
I love all i know, but i feel like: if he hated the vocals on Themata, he might not dig it
I think new day or we are would be more palatable for him
Man! Another cool band I’ve never heard of before! Thank y’all for the fantastic review!
Also, would love to see y’all review Orden Ogan - Gunman for a great, underrated power metal group!
Haken - Atlas Stone or Cockroach King!!
These guys are trendsetters in prog at the moment. I'd love to hear your reactions to them.
Karnivool - [We Are] is one of my favorite songs EVER, don't miss it out!
The Karnivool guys are about same age as you guys. This is one of their best known songs, but maybe not indicative of their whole sound... There is a fair bit of light and shade in their music and this is probably one of the heavier ones...
If you want a heavier one, try:
set fire to the hive
But more of a challenge would be: deadman
wow thx for doing this. As someone with picky tastes it's epic to find a new band that I've never heard of and like them. Man I swear Australia has the best rock groups right now!
One of my favourite bands! If you want to check out more of them, I would listen to Roquefort, set fire to the hive, or we are.
Edit: and each of those songs are from a different album
Love me some Karnivool, great video guys. I feel like their style was a work in progress until their album Sound Awake. If you come back to them theres plenty of great tracks on there - Simple Boy, Goliath, New Day, All i Know, Change, etc.
Good choice. Now for Unsung by Helmet!
@Jim Martens eww no. Helmet only existed when Stanier was drummer.
I love all music.I dig the raw reactions keep em coming. I would like to see you guys react to Parkway Drive: Idols and anchers, absolute power, dedicated, in blood, wild eyes! Please and thank you!
"I'm questioning whether this is progressive metal!"
Haha that's a good call, in reality Themata is more of a collection of nu-metalish, hard rock songs with some metal and prog tendencies. It's a reasonably generic album with the lead singers vocals as the point of difference. As everyone else has said, their second album Sound Awake was when they really solidified their prog sound, while it was their third album Asymmetry they went full steam ahead with the prog metal sound and tempo changes.
If you are to listen to Karnivool again, I would recommend Goliath, Deadman, or Umbra from SOund Awake, and probably Aeons or We Are from Asymmetry. Great reaction!
EDIT: Also, interesting comment from you George about the vocals, they do tend to be polarising from what I have seen.
Thank you for all your reactions. I've enjoyed them immensely.
Awesome. You guys got to check out TESSERACT - Of Matter (Live at Sphere Studios) and Periphery - Stranger things
THANK YOU FOR DOING KARNIVOOL!
Do "New Day" by them at some point. You'll be happy.
It’s time us freethinkers expand genres. A perfect start into rock/alternative genre is
Jeff Buckley- Grace Live on the bbc or album version.
He has an amazing voice and was a great songwriter taken too soon.
Ah, Jeff Buckley, I haven't listened to him in years, going to fix that right now.
Jeff Buckley Grace Live on BBC
Thinking about it now I think the studio version is a better fit for a reaction.
Listen to this man.
Y'all gotta get back to these guys ❤️ check out their 2nd album Sound awake! Simple boy, Goliath, umbra, set fire to the hive. Ryan, you'll go off I'm sure 😂 and George I think you may have a second thought, straight up! Much love
React to Replica by Fear Factory and Egypt by Symphony X
I'd rather have them listening to Set the World on Fire or Accolade II
Fear Factory without Raymond Herrera isn’t Fear Factory.
accessible ones like run with the devil, nevermore, evolution to start, no?
Yeah dude, "rise my minions from within the deep abyss"
I'd say Egypt is one of the most accessible Symphony X songs. Evolution is also a good choice.
cant believe you reviewd my all time fav nu metal/prog song! i love you guys! keep rocking
Porcupine Tree - Way Out Of Here, the live version! You guys will be AMAZED at their drummer Gavin Harrison.
Awesome!! Vegas people reviewing music I love 👌🏻here for it 🤟🏻
At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul
Yay!!!! I'm soooooo happy you did this!!!!
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Nuclear Fusion (live on KEXP)
Ohh yes please!
Yooooo the first person I’ve seen recommend these dudes and hell yeah. This or gamma knife would be dope
Kolby Artigue I'd requested for them in some vids. I think it would be dope too
Rodrigo Martinez the music night come off as a little much though. It’s definitely an acquired taste even for musicians
You guys are Legend's. Love from Perth Western Australia ( where these gents are from).
If youre into progressive again... Please react to Protest the Hero - Sequoia Throne
Heretics and Killers, Turn Soonest To the Sea, Bloodmeat, Harbinger, Blindfolds Aside, Devine Suicide of K...
Man! Turn Soonest to the Sea is one of my all time favorite for them... But for a 1st reaction to the band I still think Sequoia Throne is the best option, maybe Blindfolds Aside
PTH will blow their minds
THANK YOU GUYS FOR FINALLY GETTING TO THIS!!!!!! horns up \m/ \m/
Ey George my man, becoming a proper metal elitist - vocals aren't hard enough!! Need that metal music to sound DANGEROUS!! I like it - keep em coming!
Aussie fan here. Love seeing you guys get into some homegrown bands. Definitely check out some more Karnivool, they're an amazing band. Some other Aussie bands to check out: Ocean Grove, The Butterfly Effect, Northlane, Thy Art Is Murder, Dream on Dreamer, Make Them Suffer, Parkway Drive, Birds of Tokyo - just to name a few.
Cmon wheres the amity affliction
If you guys do them again, COTE is a great song.
Man I love this song, I only had recently heard them when it was suggested to me by spotify so its cool to see you guys react to it. React to anything from Disturbed possibly Stupify if possible.
Leprous for sure. Solid band.
Liking the time changes and the vocals are pretty good. Keep up the good work guys.🤘
You should check out Leprous - Stuck! 😄 Norwegian progressive
This song is from their first album, they were really young, I think like 20, try a song from sound awake album, believe me!!