Thanks Chase! I absolutely love your channel, man, and have been watching from right around the time I started mine. I love that while we're both doing the same kind of channel, we both have different perspectives and insights on the music that we're watching. Much love and respect, man!
Well damn, chase got me on to unleash, nightwish brought me to tank, and tank is doing Unleash now. its great. You guys should so do a collab. and check out Tonight We Ride. Been Subbed lol
2 years on and I still come back to this when I need a 15 minute hit of pure, genuine joy. One of my favourite songs with one of my favourite reactors. Tank, UTA, thank you for creating and capturing this epic vibe moment. 🤘❤🤘from Australia.
Further Unleash the Archers Songs: - Album: Apex - Cleanse the Bloodlines (Whole album is great all the way through and a continuous story) - Album: Abyss - Abyss and Soul Bound (Album to be released. A continuation of Apex's story) - Album: Time Stands Still - Tonight We Ride and Test Your Metal (Album Prior to Ape, Many good songs) Other Bands: - Powerwolf - Army of the Night, Incense and Iron, Deamons are a girl's best friend - Wind Rose - Diggy Diggy Hole, Drunken Dwarves
Apex is the best power metal album of the last 15 years and I will fight anyone who tries to tell me otherwise haha that album doesn’t have a single subpar song on it, and most of them are actually great, it’s just a masterpiece.
This is one of the funniest reactions I've ever seen :D you get so surprised at the beginning and so ridiculously pumped throughout the song it's really making me giggle like an idiot. I admit I used to think reaction videos were "lazy", but I've come to realize it's super fun to see the first time someone experiences something that I love myself. It's sort of re-living that "holy shit what?" moment. Especially on songs like this, where the band just takes it to the next level.
@@kylestaples465she's a hell of a woman!! There's one very lucky man or woman out there that's for sure!! What a voice she has, the epitome of a female metal vocalist!! Fantastic band, all amazing musicians. Love the archers!!
9:04 Being a former bassist, I also shit myself right here. Dude, you are quickly becoming my fave reaction guy. The way you understand what is going on musically lends itself so well to authentic feeling, emotionally driven reactions. Seeing you smile in absolute joy while witnessing these legendary musicians is such a pleasure. Thanks!
Just commenting since it's been 2 weeks since the last, and whatever algorithmic magic is behind youtube needs to keep this video popping up for people because GODDAMN this reaction rocks. "This makes me want to go the the gym and pick up heavy stuff and put it back down." 100% accurate.
What I really love about the video is that they put so much focus on every member. Every part is amazing and they're showcasing every member of the band and how incredible they are.
Oh, we're in for a treat on this one! I'll be starting reviews with my 12 year old daughter soon, and this is definitely on the slate! She's going to be blown away, as I'm sure you were!
@@TankTheTech As soon as we get up and running, I'll be sure to let ya know! :) I've seen this video a billion times, but she has NOT, and that's going to be a blast!
Great reaction bro, you gotta do more of their stuff, this is only the beginning of the absolutely world class power metal in their catalogue, they’re the best band to grace the metal scene in the last 10 years in my opinion. This song is from their 2017 concept album “Apex”. It’s a masterpiece, no exaggeration, an instant classic. You need to hear the whole thing, it’s pure greatness front to back, and their follow up and continuation of it is dropping soon, they’ve already released 2 singles, Abyss and Soulbound, and they’re great.
My favorite song at the moment. Thanks for checking it out and they do have many more good ones. I did some pits in my youth but that was a while ago. Greetings from Iceland.
Dude, thank you. I've watched bass player reactions not comment on the finger picking technique. I've watched drummer reactions not pickup in the double bass technique. You picked em both out. Mad props brother!
"I don't know what kinda sound we're gonna get. I don't know if it's gonna be heavy metal, power metal, symphonic metal, a more hardcore sound..." Yes.
I have been a metal fan for 40 years, and have frankly become stuck with the same old bands I've been listening to since the early 90s (and before). I'm a wee bit ahead of you on UTA, but these reaction videos are so great to teach old folgies that there *is* some awesome stuff coming out these days. Keep surprising yourself (and me)
Same! I've been listening to all the same stuff that I've known and loved for years now and haven't tried anything knew. I'm genuinely loving this channel because of all the new music I'm discovering.
Yes! Here's a very vague breakdown to give you a bit of context behind this songs lyrics and the album it's from - Apex(2017). This is a concept album telling a story track by track about an Immortal being. This is the opening song on the album. It is sung from the Immortals perspective(not all the tracks are), about being awoken in his mountain lair from a 1000 year sleep. As the tracks progress, you find out that The Matriarch was the one to awaken him. She wants him to find her four sons, so she can kill them and perform a blood ritual to gain immortality for herself(pretty dark haha), and his journey to find them. The closing song Apex, is about him going back to sleep in his mountain and is a phenomenally written song. Their new album which is coming out this month, is a continuation of this story, and not much is known yet other than the immortal being awoken on a spaceship confused as hell wondering where tf his mountain is lol from the single Abyss which was released not too long ago. I won't go into the other released track Soulbound lol If I made any mistakes, please feel free to correct me guys. Thanks 🤘
HOLY SHIT that is awesome! Thank you so much for that information! The music is totally perfect for that epic of a tale! I can't wait to check out more, then this whole album, then the upcoming album!
@@TankTheTech No problem man. There isn't one bad track on the album, and it is well worth the listen. Since you seem interested in the story, i highly suggest giving this album a run through in order(on your own time) and if possible, to react to the 4th (Cleanse The Bloodlines official video) and 10th(Apex official audio) songs when you get to them. Obviously no pressure to do so though haha keep killing it man 🤘
@@slate613 I know I'm late as fuck on the reply, just came back to this video and saw your comment haha Even though I don't know anything about D&D(I do want to get into it though, just have no clue how/where to start lol), I totally agree with you that this story is awesome and needs to be used in games(card/board/video), comic and/or manga, live action movie or tv series, or even an animated movie/series. I know the band is working on turning it into a graphic novel, but there's no eta as of yet. They also recently announced that they have begun writing a new album with a totally new/unrelated story, and judging by Brittney's writing, it's gonna be just as, or even more epic than the last. I was thinking of commissioning an artist to draw a few different scenes each from both the Apex and Abyss albums. I have some clear images in my head for each song that I want drawn out. I want to blow them up to poster size, frame them, then hang them chronologically around my room haha
I LOVE coming back to these videos, man - even if I know the ride you're in for, seeing it again just brings me joy. I wish I could go back and hear this song for the first time again, and again, and again. The talent from everyone involved in this is just so epic.
I’m just coming around to the more European and Scandinavian power metally sounding bands myself at 50 years old. I mean I dig the choose-your-prefix-core stuff my kids listen too but I have nostalgia for really good melodic vocals too. This genre is scratching that itch for me right now.
This is one of those kind of videos where you need to watch it multiple times to not only enjoy the music, but the musicianship of the band and watch them play. Great reaction!
IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME! AWEKENING To look up into the night's sky, to see the stars they are changed To know a thousand years or more have passed, and I am the same This mountain hollow that keeps me in a suffocating embrace A prison and a safe haven, it's always been this way Lo, a new master calls me to awakening, I know this one brings the end Far out beyond the darkness I've been living in it's true, a whole new world awaits Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die My path begins with the new dawn; a voice is calling my name It always starts as whispering then manifests to a scream I'm drawn to the creature that wakes me, bound to them by the curse My soul exists only to serve, a covenant of birth Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die Come to me, awakening Follow my voice, come to me Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night Once again revitalized, to roam; to never Lighting my way in the night To roam; to never die
Tank, I just wanna thank you for being so furkin’ genuine. That’s seriously reached into my own experience. This song isn’t likely to be covered by another group any time soon. The instrumentalist are so incredibly relaxed and perfectly synced and Britney is a singular beast of a talent. You let me inhabit the song again with your joy.
@@TankTheTech just truth dude, you are of course welcome but I genuinely hope that you feel the love here. Genuine people are rare any more and you kind sir are real. Thanks for taking the time to respond as I know how crazy busy life can get. Cheers!🍺
I can only describe there musicianship as incredibly clean and precise. Pure technical ability, skill and not trying to create a song that's just incredibly loud to the point where it sounds distorted. You can also tell they take pride in their technical skill. The video is really concentrating on the guitars fret boards and the fingering, not to mention the drummers epic skill.
This is my first time hearing this band and I am truly blown away! Incredible is the only word and that doesn't even close to encapsulating what I just experienced. Thank you so much for choosing this song.
When i watched this video the first time and saw all the gear i couldn't help but think about how much Tank would enjoy going through this one. Not only is the music and band killer but it's gear overload with all the racks/rigs visible behind the players, heh.
Hey a band from my home Province! Kamloops, BC. you should try their other song "we ride" it was their coming out song from the relative unknown canadian hinter lands. These guys seriously kick amazing amounts off ass, fun to listen to in concert!
UTA is fantastic, just like you said, some MAJOR power metal chops. If you want to see them take their talents in a different, but equally epic and amazing direction, check out their cover of the folk classic Northwest Passage. It's been one of the songs that has carried my spirits through the pandemic, absolute BANGER. (Also, shoutout from Columbia, MO - I assume you're in or from Chicago?)
Dude!! I must have watched this about a dozen times. Your reaction of absolute power metal bliss is EPIC. Thank you for my AWAKENING to Unleash the Archers.
Man... I know I'm late to the party... But I just LOVE how your eyes get those sparkles when you hear music you deeply enjoy!!! Awesome reaction as always!!!
This reminded me A LOT of stuff like Helloween and Stratovarius - especially the clean vocals. Heavy on the power metal vibes, very technical playing. The more growly vocals remind me of various projects Ayreon has done with session/guest-musicians and vocalists.
I think going back a little further in their catalogue is always fun. One of my personal favorites is Tonight We Ride and Time Stands Still. They do have a new album coming out this month that I am so excited about! My recommendation is maybe check out a couple more of their older songs and then jump into their new singles Abyss and Soulbound. Have a great day!
First reaction I see of you. Very nice! subscribed :) About the bassist's technique: As far as I can see he uses his thumb in conjunction with 3 fingers. Haven't seen him do any upstrokes with the thumb. Playing with thumb+3fingers like that gives him 4 notes until the pattern repeats itself which is pretty much perfect for fast Powermetal-style 16th note bass-lines.
Omg finally I get a former bass player’s take on this! 🤟😁 Thanks dude. I always see that bit and wonder how unusual playing a bass like that is. Don’t be afraid to expound. You’re doing so good with the reactions. Pauses are good. Editing is really good, very funny You’re very expressive, also good Keep throwing those musician and touring nuggets. Ppl want the knowledge. No complaints
I second the request for "Tonight We Ride." Logical next step, brother. Great reaction... fun to see your enthusiasm. This band definitely warrants it!
If you like this then I would suggest listening to Fire & Ice by Ad Infinitum, as well as Amaranthine by Amaranthe. They are also female fronted bands with a similar sound to Unleash the Archers and Nightwish. And both of them are from Napalm Records as well
Enjoying your reactions! Please try a band called "Eluveitie" (El-Vay-Tee) and their song "Rebirth". It has in my humble opinion the coolest instrument in Metal, the Hurdy Gurdy ;)
I actually LOVE Eluveitie and have included some of their music in the background in some of my other videos. But I'm sure there's something by them that I can find that I haven't heard!
Tank, man, this song is so epic (and i'm not a power metal enthusiast) that just made you come up with one of your best reaction videos ever, too. Glad to see how great musicians in the best music genre make people contemplate existence. Specially a guy like you that must have worked with a lot of masters and know so much about instruments. That helps me a lot to deal with my frustrations when i see so heavy gifted humans pulling this kind of shit off. Anyways, great video, man ! Sorry for my bad english and greatings from an old man from Brazil ! Metal up our asses ! See ya !
I am STUNNED you: 1.- Kept your cap on the entire video 2.- Didn't talk gear with ALL those amazing shots! Hehe. So freaking glad you liked this... I love UTA so, welcome to this pit/rabbithole!
I can really relate to your remark about "so many bands I've been sleeping on". While I had a lot of bands I liked when I was younger, my favorite band since 1980 has been Rush. Geddy Lee is the entire reason I became a bass player, and I ended up spending a good number of years (mostly from my mid-30 to my mid-40s) where Rush was practically the only thing I was listening to, because I was working at learning to play Geddy's bass lines, and sing at the same time. Several years ago, it dawned on me that I was really in a rut. So I put my bass down and decided, instead of playing, I was just going to *listen*. I fired up TH-cam and descended into the rabbit hole of finding new music I liked, and continually finding new bands to get into just going by what was recommended in the sidebar. That's how I found Nightwish and symphonic metal in general, and so many other great bands I'd never heard of because I hadn't been paying attention. Unleash the Archers here is one of the real gems I've discovered. These guys are incredible! Oh, and I am playing again. I even bought a new electric guitar and have been re-learning a lot of the old songs I knew before I switched to bass full time. Though I'm not playing much of the newer stuff, simply because I only have the one guitar and I can't be arsed to retune for every different song depending on which drop-tuning they're using :D
Requesting please... - 'Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down' Song contains singers from Nightwish, Epica, and more......... Floor Jansen has appeared on several Ayreon projects dating back to the late 90's. Marco appears on a bunch of songs as well, even Bruce Dickinson gust stars on an album. To see Floor and Macro watch Ayreon Universe - Age of Shadows Live at Tilburg 2017. A band worth several react videos. One album was even turned into a stage play.
Love your reactions dude. I like to watch non metal fans reacting to metal music a lot of the time but its somewhat wholesome to watch your trained metal ears and musicianship rock out to stuff. And what a song this is. Unleash the archers dont get enough love but i always think if this song as a mini masterpiece, something to go into battle with lol keep up the great videos bud!!
I just came back to this after almost 3 years of watching you. You've come a long way 😃 Seeing the guys and hearing Brittany's voice always makes me smile. I really miss seeing UTA on reactions. I'm not sure why they faded away from the main reaction scene. Let's bring them back!!
Loving the reactions! You are very entertaining to watch as I can see your genuine emotional reactions to every song you listen to! Keep them coming :)
Sorry! Haha. I love the live premier element because I get so sit and chat with people while the video is going. Stay safe!!! I've got family and friends in North Carolina that are enduring some pretty brutal weather right now as well.
I love this band. You could strip out the amazing vocals and, unusually, have a complete and complicated piece of music that stands entirely on its own. A rarity. Thanks for the Canadian content.
"Why have I never heard of these guys?!?!?!" I've said that myself so many times this past year after diving down the TH-cam reactor rabbit-hole!!! And I think this as been my favorite reaction to UTA yet. They're musicianship is extremely precise and intricate. They're writing is SUPER energetic (like you said, good gym music. They'll add 10lbs to your max bench!). And Brittany's voice is so beautiful and so powerful!!!! 🤩😍 UTA was actually much of my soundtrack while at work today!! Great job Tank!!!
Idk what you’ve reacted to but here’s some more female fronted metal bands: in this moment, jinjer, monochromatic black, straight line stitch, Spiritbox, arch enemy, halestorm
I love watching your reactions. So far you’ve watched some of my favorite bands. I’m so thrilled to see you enjoying them so much. Ty again. If you listen to that CD of Unleash the Archers, it tells a story which I think is enhanced by the videos IMHO. Enjoy!
Dio's daughter seems accurate lol These guys are amazing, just great modern power metal with a bit of death metal elements. They are puting out singles of their new album right now, both are amazing, Soulbound specially. The bassist of this song is no longer with the band sadly, they seem to be having session musicians to fill that role now. The rest is the same line up. I also can't believe I was sleeping on so many great bands, I guess I was too attached to classic rock and metal lol
You seem like the kind of dude I would love to hit up a concert with. You feel the music in a fun way. It's awesome to see you just jamming to something cool.
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You my friend are great to watch. Always nice to see other reactors doing the damn thing. Enjoyed this one bud. Subbed!
Thanks Chase! I absolutely love your channel, man, and have been watching from right around the time I started mine. I love that while we're both doing the same kind of channel, we both have different perspectives and insights on the music that we're watching. Much love and respect, man!
@@TankTheTech nice one dude. Maybe a Collab sometime. Let's figure it out
@@ChaseCarneson Well, if my boy Chase has great things to say, then I gotta throw this man a sub out of respect!
Well damn, chase got me on to unleash, nightwish brought me to tank, and tank is doing Unleash now. its great. You guys should so do a collab. and check out Tonight We Ride. Been Subbed lol
@@TankTheTech Chase approved? You got me.
As soon as he said "former bassist" we all knew the moment we were waiting for....(9:03)
now its waiting for BOHs part in the Mischief Of God Intro to Rondo Of Nightmare from BABYMETAL ;)
I started to giggle when said that! This guy makes me want to pick mine up again
I was waiting for it, and it didn't disappoint
Dude you HAVE to hear their cover of Northwest Passage, I'm 100% certain you'll love it 😁😁
Also both the band's version and Brittney's karaoke version of Queen of the Reich, since we're listing off cover songs 😁
who wouldn‘t love it? their songs are just pure masterpieces
I'm in agreement with this! Northwest Passage is incredibly well done!
Agree... I would love to see Tank's reaction on Northwest Passage.
That songs gave me a 5 min goosebump invasion 🤩
Yes he really needs to react to Northwest Passage 🤘😎🤘
2 years on and I still come back to this when I need a 15 minute hit of pure, genuine joy. One of my favourite songs with one of my favourite reactors. Tank, UTA, thank you for creating and capturing this epic vibe moment.
🤘❤🤘from Australia.
3 years on now and UTA are in Sydney in june
Further Unleash the Archers Songs:
- Album: Apex - Cleanse the Bloodlines (Whole album is great all the way through and a continuous story)
- Album: Abyss - Abyss and Soul Bound (Album to be released. A continuation of Apex's story)
- Album: Time Stands Still - Tonight We Ride and Test Your Metal (Album Prior to Ape, Many good songs)
Other Bands:
- Powerwolf - Army of the Night, Incense and Iron, Deamons are a girl's best friend
- Wind Rose - Diggy Diggy Hole, Drunken Dwarves
Apex is the best power metal album of the last 15 years and I will fight anyone who tries to tell me otherwise haha that album doesn’t have a single subpar song on it, and most of them are actually great, it’s just a masterpiece.
A definite seconded for Cleanse The Bloodlines, Soulbound, and Tonight We Ride!!!
@@ryanhalien8468 It's what I call a driving album. You can pop the CD in the Player, drive, and not have to touch it until you need to hit play again.
Cleanse the blood lines, awesome song
Upon Ashen Wings from Defy the Skies EP is one of my favs, or General of the Dark Army, another old classic.
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This is one of the funniest reactions I've ever seen :D you get so surprised at the beginning and so ridiculously pumped throughout the song it's really making me giggle like an idiot. I admit I used to think reaction videos were "lazy", but I've come to realize it's super fun to see the first time someone experiences something that I love myself. It's sort of re-living that "holy shit what?" moment. Especially on songs like this, where the band just takes it to the next level.
Told ya! 😆
Check out Tonight We Ride if you want her crazy range.
That was another one I saw that I know I've gotta get to as well! Thanks!
@@TankTheTech btw, great reactions 👍👍
Thanks a ton!
Incredible range and a ridiculously fun video!
I agree , he'll love it.
11:17
Look at Brittneys smile...
No matter how metal they are *that* melts your heart.
Britney (The Singer) has a habit of reacting to reactors, you might get her looking back at you ;)
Has she uped her chair game yet? I cracked up when she mentioned that watching Mr Rock n Roll :D
Not only that but she'll get on your channel and react to their new songs WITH you.shes cool as fuuuuuck.
@@kylestaples465she's a hell of a woman!! There's one very lucky man or woman out there that's for sure!! What a voice she has, the epitome of a female metal vocalist!! Fantastic band, all amazing musicians. Love the archers!!
That would be their drummer, and they just became parents. @@AZD-Benji
@ramadirangr8797 awww well that's good and nice to hear!!!
Can I get a "HELL YES" for the drummer!??!?! Now for "Tonight we Ride"!
HELL YES. So good.
Scott does a lot with a minimal set-up.
as a Drummer myself.. HELL YES :D
bundy junkie :) hell yes
I AGREE!
"What a solo!"
Wait for it...
"And it continues!"
They're not done yet...
"It keeps going!"
UTA: all the solos. Every single one of them.
9:04 Being a former bassist, I also shit myself right here. Dude, you are quickly becoming my fave reaction guy. The way you understand what is going on musically lends itself so well to authentic feeling, emotionally driven reactions. Seeing you smile in absolute joy while witnessing these legendary musicians is such a pleasure. Thanks!
Thanks a ton, man!
Hells yea!!! You won't be disappointed!! Us UTA fans travel heavy as well!! Get ready!
I was NOT disappointed!
@@TankTheTech UTA forever!
Mike Sacklyn Got my UTA cap in just the other day! It’s wicked!
Just commenting since it's been 2 weeks since the last, and whatever algorithmic magic is behind youtube needs to keep this video popping up for people because GODDAMN this reaction rocks. "This makes me want to go the the gym and pick up heavy stuff and put it back down." 100% accurate.
Yeah boiis one of Canada's finest! 🇨🇦
Rush, UTA, Kataklysm. I think that covers all the bases
XMorbidReignX Neil Young as well because why not
@@XMorbidReignX Devin Townsend!
What I really love about the video is that they put so much focus on every member. Every part is amazing and they're showcasing every member of the band and how incredible they are.
Oh, we're in for a treat on this one! I'll be starting reviews with my 12 year old daughter soon, and this is definitely on the slate! She's going to be blown away, as I'm sure you were!
You have no idea. Hahahaha. This was pure POWER. I'd love to see those reactions, too!
@@TankTheTech As soon as we get up and running, I'll be sure to let ya know! :) I've seen this video a billion times, but she has NOT, and that's going to be a blast!
Continuing to into the backlog of stuff you did before I discovered you channel. So glad you've checked Unleash the Archers out!!
Brittney's karaoke cover of Queen of the Ryche is pretty incredible too (after a concert no less).
So is the video she is in (Opera vs Rock #4) where she sings opera. Stunningly good.
So much fun to rewatch your older reactions :)
Great reaction bro, you gotta do more of their stuff, this is only the beginning of the absolutely world class power metal in their catalogue, they’re the best band to grace the metal scene in the last 10 years in my opinion. This song is from their 2017 concept album “Apex”. It’s a masterpiece, no exaggeration, an instant classic. You need to hear the whole thing, it’s pure greatness front to back, and their follow up and continuation of it is dropping soon, they’ve already released 2 singles, Abyss and Soulbound, and they’re great.
THANK YOU! I am a bass player and drummer and have watched many reactions to this video and you are the FIRST to talk about the bass player.
She has the voice that all power metal singers wish they had.
Another of my favourite bands... great reaction, and thanks for checking it!!!
My first time also. Unreal ! Can’t wait to hear more
I actually just have seen this react vid ten times and it's still my #2 favorite :D
You will be very very happy you found them
Northwest Passage is the wifes favorite from them and it gets played often but never gets old
Every time that I am feeling a bit with low energy, I always come back to this video to get pumped up!
Amazing reaction to an amazing song!
My best reaction! :-) I love UTA! Greetings from Germany!
My favorite song at the moment. Thanks for checking it out and they do have many more good ones. I did some pits in my youth but that was a while ago.
Greetings from Iceland.
Yeah, I loved pitting and crowd surfing when I was younger. Age is catching up with me now, though. Haha
Tonight we ride!!!! Love your reactions man
Thank you! That one's coming soon!
Dude, thank you. I've watched bass player reactions not comment on the finger picking technique. I've watched drummer reactions not pickup in the double bass technique. You picked em both out. Mad props brother!
"I don't know what kinda sound we're gonna get. I don't know if it's gonna be heavy metal, power metal, symphonic metal, a more hardcore sound..."
Yes.
I have been a metal fan for 40 years, and have frankly become stuck with the same old bands I've been listening to since the early 90s (and before). I'm a wee bit ahead of you on UTA, but these reaction videos are so great to teach old folgies that there *is* some awesome stuff coming out these days. Keep surprising yourself (and me)
Same! I've been listening to all the same stuff that I've known and loved for years now and haven't tried anything knew. I'm genuinely loving this channel because of all the new music I'm discovering.
Yes! Here's a very vague breakdown to give you a bit of context behind this songs lyrics and the album it's from - Apex(2017).
This is a concept album telling a story track by track about an Immortal being. This is the opening song on the album. It is sung from the Immortals perspective(not all the tracks are), about being awoken in his mountain lair from a 1000 year sleep. As the tracks progress, you find out that The Matriarch was the one to awaken him. She wants him to find her four sons, so she can kill them and perform a blood ritual to gain immortality for herself(pretty dark haha), and his journey to find them. The closing song Apex, is about him going back to sleep in his mountain and is a phenomenally written song.
Their new album which is coming out this month, is a continuation of this story, and not much is known yet other than the immortal being awoken on a spaceship confused as hell wondering where tf his mountain is lol from the single Abyss which was released not too long ago. I won't go into the other released track Soulbound lol
If I made any mistakes, please feel free to correct me guys. Thanks 🤘
HOLY SHIT that is awesome! Thank you so much for that information! The music is totally perfect for that epic of a tale! I can't wait to check out more, then this whole album, then the upcoming album!
@@TankTheTech No problem man. There isn't one bad track on the album, and it is well worth the listen. Since you seem interested in the story, i highly suggest giving this album a run through in order(on your own time) and if possible, to react to the 4th (Cleanse The Bloodlines official video) and 10th(Apex official audio) songs when you get to them. Obviously no pressure to do so though haha keep killing it man 🤘
@@TankTheTech The title track APEX is like early 70s Heart-meets-Iron Maiden.
Tempted? 😜
If I wasn't garbage at creating campaign's I would 100% turn both albums into a D&D campaign. The lyrics practically beg for it.
@@slate613 I know I'm late as fuck on the reply, just came back to this video and saw your comment haha
Even though I don't know anything about D&D(I do want to get into it though, just have no clue how/where to start lol), I totally agree with you that this story is awesome and needs to be used in games(card/board/video), comic and/or manga, live action movie or tv series, or even an animated movie/series. I know the band is working on turning it into a graphic novel, but there's no eta as of yet. They also recently announced that they have begun writing a new album with a totally new/unrelated story, and judging by Brittney's writing, it's gonna be just as, or even more epic than the last.
I was thinking of commissioning an artist to draw a few different scenes each from both the Apex and Abyss albums. I have some clear images in my head for each song that I want drawn out. I want to blow them up to poster size, frame them, then hang them chronologically around my room haha
I LOVE coming back to these videos, man - even if I know the ride you're in for, seeing it again just brings me joy. I wish I could go back and hear this song for the first time again, and again, and again. The talent from everyone involved in this is just so epic.
I’m just coming around to the more European and Scandinavian power metally sounding bands myself at 50 years old. I mean I dig the choose-your-prefix-core stuff my kids listen too but I have nostalgia for really good melodic vocals too. This genre is scratching that itch for me right now.
This is one of those kind of videos where you need to watch it multiple times to not only enjoy the music, but the musicianship of the band and watch them play. Great reaction!
IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME!
AWEKENING
To look up into the night's sky, to see the stars they are changed
To know a thousand years or more have passed, and I am the same
This mountain hollow that keeps me in a suffocating embrace
A prison and a safe haven, it's always been this way
Lo, a new master calls me to awakening, I know this one brings the end
Far out beyond the darkness I've been living in it's true, a whole new world awaits
Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night
Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die
My path begins with the new dawn; a voice is calling my name
It always starts as whispering then manifests to a scream
I'm drawn to the creature that wakes me, bound to them by the curse
My soul exists only to serve, a covenant of birth
Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here
Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night
Once again revitalized, to roam; to never die
Come to me, awakening
Follow my voice, come to me
Fear not the task ahead there's no escaping it, there's no good nor evil here
Stellar constellations rise, lighting my way in the night
Once again revitalized, to roam; to never
Lighting my way in the night
To roam; to never die
You forgot Britt's opening wail "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARHHHH" at the beginning before 'To look up into the night sky ~ 🎶'
@@everett880 And "YEEEEEE-AAAAH!!"
Tank, I just wanna thank you for being so furkin’ genuine.
That’s seriously reached into my own experience.
This song isn’t likely to be covered by another group any time soon.
The instrumentalist are so incredibly relaxed and perfectly synced and Britney is a singular beast of a talent.
You let me inhabit the song again with your joy.
Thank you very much for saying that. Much appreciated!
@@TankTheTech just truth dude, you are of course welcome but I genuinely hope that you feel the love here. Genuine people are rare any more and you kind sir are real. Thanks for taking the time to respond as I know how crazy busy life can get. Cheers!🍺
I can only describe there musicianship as incredibly clean and precise. Pure technical ability, skill and not trying to create a song that's just incredibly loud to the point where it sounds distorted. You can also tell they take pride in their technical skill. The video is really concentrating on the guitars fret boards and the fingering, not to mention the drummers epic skill.
First Jinjer now UTA..so glad I subbed! Great reaction man. And you have killswitch cover of Holy Diver playing!!! You rock dude!
Thanks, man! Loving all these recommendations!
Really need some more Unleash the Archers . One of the most underrated bands out there.
This is my first time hearing this band and I am truly blown away! Incredible is the only word and that doesn't even close to encapsulating what I just experienced. Thank you so much for choosing this song.
When i watched this video the first time and saw all the gear i couldn't help but think about how much Tank would enjoy going through this one. Not only is the music and band killer but it's gear overload with all the racks/rigs visible behind the players, heh.
Fantastic group! Glad to found such great stuff through your reactions. Keep up the good work and great style Tank! Thanks for every vid
Thank YOU for watching! Glad I can experience new bands with other people!
Hey a band from my home Province! Kamloops, BC. you should try their other song "we ride" it was their coming out song from the relative unknown canadian hinter lands. These guys seriously kick amazing amounts off ass, fun to listen to in concert!
love how you dial back a few seconds, after a pause, so you're not missing the progression. Great reaction.
UTA is fantastic, just like you said, some MAJOR power metal chops. If you want to see them take their talents in a different, but equally epic and amazing direction, check out their cover of the folk classic Northwest Passage.
It's been one of the songs that has carried my spirits through the pandemic, absolute BANGER.
(Also, shoutout from Columbia, MO - I assume you're in or from Chicago?)
I grew up in the western Chicago burbs but live in Nashville now. 🤘
Dude!! I must have watched this about a dozen times. Your reaction of absolute power metal bliss is EPIC. Thank you for my AWAKENING to Unleash the Archers.
"Abyss" has just been released and it's absolute fire, u gotta do the whole album dawg
Nam Do Abyss is so cool! The whole storyline and the verses are really uplifting
I don't know what I enjoyed more, watching the band's clip or him reacting to it. So much passion and sheer joy! ♥
I love watching 1st time reactions to this song.
Unleash the Archers is one of those bands that I can (and have) listened to their discography for an entire day without getting tired of it
Man...
I know I'm late to the party...
But I just LOVE how your eyes get those sparkles when you hear music you deeply enjoy!!!
Awesome reaction as always!!!
This reminded me A LOT of stuff like Helloween and Stratovarius - especially the clean vocals. Heavy on the power metal vibes, very technical playing. The more growly vocals remind me of various projects Ayreon has done with session/guest-musicians and vocalists.
Great reaction, plus Chicago sports memorabilia in the background. A man of culture I see.
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TankTheTech keep it up man, you definitely get a sub from me!
I think going back a little further in their catalogue is always fun. One of my personal favorites is Tonight We Ride and Time Stands Still. They do have a new album coming out this month that I am so excited about! My recommendation is maybe check out a couple more of their older songs and then jump into their new singles Abyss and Soulbound.
Have a great day!
"Tonight We Ride" was another highly suggested one, so I'll have to check that out. Thanks!
Loved the reaction. I've discovered them through watching your reaction and for that, I thank you! Such an awesome band.
I'm not normally a big fan of power / trad, but this band makes me want to vanquish enemies with an axe...so triumphant sounding
First reaction I see of you. Very nice! subscribed :)
About the bassist's technique: As far as I can see he uses his thumb in conjunction with 3 fingers. Haven't seen him do any upstrokes with the thumb. Playing with thumb+3fingers like that gives him 4 notes until the pattern repeats itself which is pretty much perfect for fast Powermetal-style 16th note bass-lines.
Noooo just realized I'll be in a meeting at work when this premieres tomorrow. I should just blast this during the presentation xD
Hahahahaha. It'll be there when you're done. 😎
I am shocked you haven't seen Tonight We Ride, Unleash the Archers. Please check it out!
Such a great band, and the whole concept album carrying on between between this album and the new one is super cool.
Omg finally I get a former bass player’s take on this! 🤟😁 Thanks dude. I always see that bit and wonder how unusual playing a bass like that is. Don’t be afraid to expound. You’re doing so good with the reactions.
Pauses are good.
Editing is really good, very funny
You’re very expressive, also good
Keep throwing those musician and touring nuggets. Ppl want the knowledge.
No complaints
Thank you!
I second the request for "Tonight We Ride." Logical next step, brother. Great reaction... fun to see your enthusiasm. This band definitely warrants it!
"Tonight We Ride" has been HIGHLY recommended by a lot of people, so that will most likely be next!
Dio's daughter lol. 😂 Dude you're the best Metal music reactor I've seen. Kudos!
Thank you!
If you like this then I would suggest listening to Fire & Ice by Ad Infinitum, as well as Amaranthine by Amaranthe. They are also female fronted bands with a similar sound to Unleash the Archers and Nightwish. And both of them are from Napalm Records as well
Is it bad that I love your reaction to this so much that I've watched it multiple times???
Not at all, and I thank you for it!
Enjoying your reactions! Please try a band called "Eluveitie" (El-Vay-Tee) and their song "Rebirth". It has in my humble opinion the coolest instrument in Metal, the Hurdy Gurdy ;)
I actually LOVE Eluveitie and have included some of their music in the background in some of my other videos. But I'm sure there's something by them that I can find that I haven't heard!
Tank, man, this song is so epic (and i'm not a power metal enthusiast) that just made you come up with one of your best reaction videos ever, too.
Glad to see how great musicians in the best music genre make people contemplate existence.
Specially a guy like you that must have worked with a lot of masters and know so much about instruments.
That helps me a lot to deal with my frustrations when i see so heavy gifted humans pulling this kind of shit off.
Anyways, great video, man !
Sorry for my bad english and greatings from an old man from Brazil !
Metal up our asses !
See ya !
The Matriarch is the best song on that album! Killer riff man you'll love it
What a classic background song! Holy divaahhhhh!! 🤟🏻🖤☠️💛
the bass player is basically playing classical flamenco fingerstyle on a bass. it's nuts.
I am STUNNED you:
1.- Kept your cap on the entire video
2.- Didn't talk gear with ALL those amazing shots! Hehe.
So freaking glad you liked this... I love UTA so, welcome to this pit/rabbithole!
This was one of my super old videos. I wasn’t fully comfortable on camera yet or doing full gear breakdowns. Haha
Early on when you said you were a former bass player, I was thinking "just wait!"
Yeah, this guy blows me away. Hahaha
I can really relate to your remark about "so many bands I've been sleeping on". While I had a lot of bands I liked when I was younger, my favorite band since 1980 has been Rush. Geddy Lee is the entire reason I became a bass player, and I ended up spending a good number of years (mostly from my mid-30 to my mid-40s) where Rush was practically the only thing I was listening to, because I was working at learning to play Geddy's bass lines, and sing at the same time.
Several years ago, it dawned on me that I was really in a rut. So I put my bass down and decided, instead of playing, I was just going to *listen*. I fired up TH-cam and descended into the rabbit hole of finding new music I liked, and continually finding new bands to get into just going by what was recommended in the sidebar. That's how I found Nightwish and symphonic metal in general, and so many other great bands I'd never heard of because I hadn't been paying attention. Unleash the Archers here is one of the real gems I've discovered. These guys are incredible!
Oh, and I am playing again. I even bought a new electric guitar and have been re-learning a lot of the old songs I knew before I switched to bass full time. Though I'm not playing much of the newer stuff, simply because I only have the one guitar and I can't be arsed to retune for every different song depending on which drop-tuning they're using :D
Requesting please... - 'Ayreon - The Day That The World Breaks Down'
Song contains singers from Nightwish, Epica, and more......... Floor Jansen has appeared on several Ayreon projects dating back to the late 90's. Marco appears on a bunch of songs as well, even Bruce Dickinson gust stars on an album. To see Floor and Macro watch Ayreon Universe - Age of Shadows Live at Tilburg 2017. A band worth several react videos. One album was even turned into a stage play.
You might also want to check out Delain, a day for ghosts feat. Floor and Marko 2009!
Love your reactions dude. I like to watch non metal fans reacting to metal music a lot of the time but its somewhat wholesome to watch your trained metal ears and musicianship rock out to stuff. And what a song this is. Unleash the archers dont get enough love but i always think if this song as a mini masterpiece, something to go into battle with lol keep up the great videos bud!!
lol, seriously, I keep laughing at the going to the gym and picking heavy stuff up and putting it back down part..
I mean, that’s what it is. 😂 Glad I could provide some laughter.
I just came back to this after almost 3 years of watching you. You've come a long way 😃 Seeing the guys and hearing Brittany's voice always makes me smile.
I really miss seeing UTA on reactions. I'm not sure why they faded away from the main reaction scene. Let's bring them back!!
Check out their song "Test Your Metal"....her range in that song is NUTS AF.
Loving the reactions! You are very entertaining to watch as I can see your genuine emotional reactions to every song you listen to! Keep them coming :)
Thanks Gord! Much appreciated!
Fucking premieres. I’m trying to endure a hurricane here! I need content. 😂 (Looking forward you watching this!)
*to watching this. Oops.
Sorry! Haha. I love the live premier element because I get so sit and chat with people while the video is going. Stay safe!!! I've got family and friends in North Carolina that are enduring some pretty brutal weather right now as well.
I love this band. You could strip out the amazing vocals and, unusually, have a complete and complicated piece of music that stands entirely on its own. A rarity. Thanks for the Canadian content.
I feel like this is the new generation's "Through The Fire And Flames"
Just discovered you. It's so cool to see someone who you can tell really loves music. Production quality of your videos is unmatched. Keep it up!
Thank you so much!
Rumor has it that the drummer is still galloping through Canada to this day
YES!
Great Reaction Dear!! Great Reaction!!! Welcome to the Unleash the Archers World!!! The best of World!
Soulbound is another good one I've seen from them recently!
Same explosion of feelings I had when I listened to them some years ago. Nice to watch the surprise on your face.
Next song of theirs you should look at is Tonight We Ride. Britney's voice was made for metal!!
That one is HIGHLY recommended so that'll probably be it!
@@TankTheTechdid you ever make a reaction to it…I can’t find it.
"Why have I never heard of these guys?!?!?!" I've said that myself so many times this past year after diving down the TH-cam reactor rabbit-hole!!! And I think this as been my favorite reaction to UTA yet. They're musicianship is extremely precise and intricate. They're writing is SUPER energetic (like you said, good gym music. They'll add 10lbs to your max bench!). And Brittany's voice is so beautiful and so powerful!!!! 🤩😍 UTA was actually much of my soundtrack while at work today!!
Great job Tank!!!
Meshuggah - Bleed - Tomas Haake - Wincent Drumsticks would be great
I fucking LOVE Tomas. Dude is a God.
Love your energy and your experience based technical insights. You've really been bringing the heat. Happily subbed.
Thanks a ton!
Welcome to the fan club... lol
You should check out Tonight We Ride next, so Britney can showoff her ability as much as the band. Cheers!
That one was highly recommended as well, so I'll check it out!
Loved your energy in this reaction!
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Idk what you’ve reacted to but here’s some more female fronted metal bands: in this moment, jinjer, monochromatic black, straight line stitch, Spiritbox, arch enemy, halestorm
I love watching your reactions. So far you’ve watched some of my favorite bands. I’m so thrilled to see you enjoying them so much. Ty again. If you listen to that CD of Unleash the Archers, it tells a story which I think is enhanced by the videos IMHO. Enjoy!
Dio's daughter seems accurate lol
These guys are amazing, just great modern power metal with a bit of death metal elements. They are puting out singles of their new album right now, both are amazing, Soulbound specially.
The bassist of this song is no longer with the band sadly, they seem to be having session musicians to fill that role now. The rest is the same line up.
I also can't believe I was sleeping on so many great bands, I guess I was too attached to classic rock and metal lol
You seem like the kind of dude I would love to hit up a concert with. You feel the music in a fun way. It's awesome to see you just jamming to something cool.
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