i've been listening to CULT on repeat since it dropped, and it has quickly become one of my favorite songs! I'm so excited for the rest of the album, especially since my bf said he would buy me the vinyl ^^
@@HeyitsSmim lucky you getting one of those beautiful limited edition splatter vinyls! I’m so happy you’re loving to song. Can’t wait for you to hear the full record.
This is very cool. This isn't necessarily Howard's first time being featured in a videogame (Smackdown vs. Raw, Guitar Hero, Burnout Paradise, etc), however, it is definitely his first time contributing to a videogame where he actually lays down vocals that are intended for it, so that's just awesome. This now generates exposure from a new generation to his work in Killswitch Engage, Light The Torch and SION (soon to be his project with Adam Dutkiewicz).
@@heelgill absolutely. As you say, first time he’s written specifically for the video game, rather than previously written music being used for something else.
Didn't know how much I needed a metal version of the COTL ost until I burst into tears of joy the moment Howard's vocals kicked in for CULT. Might sound a little silly but I just love this game and its soundtrack so much, and you folks nailed the emotions in that track...then finding out that was the first of SIX TRACKS? So so so excited.
Getting an EP of the year and also a behind the scenes for it is a gift I will eternally be great for 😤🙏 Was a lovely look into how things shaped up from the back end, the story about CULT is hilarious considering where it sits now!
i was NOT expecting to see a collab like this, but now im hooked! Howard Jones sings my favorite song of all time, and cult of the lamb is one of my favorite games of all time. very excited to hear the rest of the album!
I don't know how else to say this... y'all made magic happen. It sounds like you guys are sensing that too! Absolutely love CULT, and if this results in more from this team-up, the world will be better for it! Thank you!
@@nth256 yeah, we feel it too. It feels like a really special record. It’s hard to draw comparisons with too many other things, and when that’s the case you’ve normally done something fairly unique.
Cult was a huge banger, and I'm not gonna stop listening to it for the rest of the whole week until the album has come out. Hearing how this album came to be also makes this so much more special. Working on making songs isn't that easy, I've heard that from a good few song artists that I like to listen to that are more frequented on youtube. And hearing how this came to be makes me feel all the more happy knowing just how hard everyone's managed to get this done and more hyped to hear the other songs. =D
@@Samara202-lmk firstly, I’m pumped that you’re enjoying CULT so much. Secondly, I’m super happy that you’ve found this chat with Howard so valuable and insightful. That’s why we do it. The more we open up the more you can feel connected to it. Thanks for the love and support. The EP won’t let you down 😘
This is so cool! I absolutely love Howards vocals since i was a teenager and happened to see/hear him in concert. CULT is such an awesome song and i cant get enough of it.
This is an amazing insight into how the ep was done love it. And youtube that's the wrong Howard Jones you've randomly decided to add to the description 🤣
CULT is such a banger. Great work and great talk here! It's fun hearing about how things came to be. You guys got together some serious talent for this and I'm excited to hear the rest of the songs. Preordered the vinyl 😤
@@TsrifElddimTsal the talent on this record is nuts isn’t it! You won’t be disappointed by the rest of it. It is a MONSTER record. Can’t wait for you to hear it.
@PickUpGoliath Dude, I can't wait. I was reconnecting with music from my teen years, and Howard Jones was such an influential part of shaping what I love. It was very cool to see him on this project. And to add incredible talent like Scott LePage and Mike Malyan is amazing. And your production is phenomenal. After listening to Cult and playing the game, I listened to the OST, and the boss songs are all in there. You can pick them right out. It's amazing.
This also isn't the first time Howard and Matt have worked together on a video game project. They also did the God of War 3 metal album Blood and Metal and it seems like Hymns of the Unholy is addressing my biggest issue with the God of War project. As cool as Raw Dog is, it's just a Dream Theater song. The whole album was just a collection of songs that were loosely inspired by the game. This though, this is perfect. This shows respect to the source material while still being it's own thing.
@@clarenegracey excellent advice. I hadn’t thought of that! 🙄 The actual explanation is that the platform we used to record the podcast - Riverside - doesn’t meter the signal it’s recording. And the signal that is sent to the other person is not the same as the recorded signal, so they don’t even hear the distorted signal. So in fact Riverside clipped the signal destructively. As you can imagine, I was fuming. But you can’t have these conversations twice. It would never feel natural a second time. Of course I’m mortified to have my mic so distorted in this conversation. But there was no way I was going to trash it.
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Really enjoyed the conversation and having an insight on how the EP was conceived. CULT is a banger, cannot wait to listen to the rest of the EP!
@@willdafer thanks Will! Can’t wait to share the rest of the EP with the world.
Thank you howard
i've been listening to CULT on repeat since it dropped, and it has quickly become one of my favorite songs! I'm so excited for the rest of the album, especially since my bf said he would buy me the vinyl ^^
@@HeyitsSmim lucky you getting one of those beautiful limited edition splatter vinyls! I’m so happy you’re loving to song. Can’t wait for you to hear the full record.
This is very cool. This isn't necessarily Howard's first time being featured in a videogame (Smackdown vs. Raw, Guitar Hero, Burnout Paradise, etc), however, it is definitely his first time contributing to a videogame where he actually lays down vocals that are intended for it, so that's just awesome. This now generates exposure from a new generation to his work in Killswitch Engage, Light The Torch and SION (soon to be his project with Adam Dutkiewicz).
@@heelgill absolutely. As you say, first time he’s written specifically for the video game, rather than previously written music being used for something else.
Didn't know how much I needed a metal version of the COTL ost until I burst into tears of joy the moment Howard's vocals kicked in for CULT. Might sound a little silly but I just love this game and its soundtrack so much, and you folks nailed the emotions in that track...then finding out that was the first of SIX TRACKS? So so so excited.
@@guana3812 it has a similar effect on me, and I wrote the thing 😅
Getting an EP of the year and also a behind the scenes for it is a gift I will eternally be great for 😤🙏
Was a lovely look into how things shaped up from the back end, the story about CULT is hilarious considering where it sits now!
@@Grimboww glad you enjoyed it. Yeah the back story to CULT is pretty ridiculous. But some of the best things are happy accidents.
i was NOT expecting to see a collab like this, but now im hooked! Howard Jones sings my favorite song of all time, and cult of the lamb is one of my favorite games of all time. very excited to hear the rest of the album!
@@LLimer3000 you won’t be disappointed. We’re so excited for you all to hear the record!
I don't know how else to say this... y'all made magic happen. It sounds like you guys are sensing that too! Absolutely love CULT, and if this results in more from this team-up, the world will be better for it! Thank you!
@@nth256 yeah, we feel it too. It feels like a really special record. It’s hard to draw comparisons with too many other things, and when that’s the case you’ve normally done something fairly unique.
Cult was a huge banger, and I'm not gonna stop listening to it for the rest of the whole week until the album has come out. Hearing how this album came to be also makes this so much more special. Working on making songs isn't that easy, I've heard that from a good few song artists that I like to listen to that are more frequented on youtube. And hearing how this came to be makes me feel all the more happy knowing just how hard everyone's managed to get this done and more hyped to hear the other songs. =D
@@Samara202-lmk firstly, I’m pumped that you’re enjoying CULT so much. Secondly, I’m super happy that you’ve found this chat with Howard so valuable and insightful. That’s why we do it. The more we open up the more you can feel connected to it. Thanks for the love and support. The EP won’t let you down 😘
@@PickUpGoliath No problem! And believe me after hearing CULT for the first time, I know it won't! =D
This is so cool! I absolutely love Howards vocals since i was a teenager and happened to see/hear him in concert. CULT is such an awesome song and i cant get enough of it.
@@baz9293 so happy that you’re loving the song dude!
@@PickUpGoliath You guys did amazing!!!
This is an amazing insight into how the ep was done love it. And youtube that's the wrong Howard Jones you've randomly decided to add to the description 🤣
@@UwUnotewew glad you enjoyed the chat!
CULT is such a banger. Great work and great talk here! It's fun hearing about how things came to be. You guys got together some serious talent for this and I'm excited to hear the rest of the songs. Preordered the vinyl 😤
@@TsrifElddimTsal the talent on this record is nuts isn’t it! You won’t be disappointed by the rest of it. It is a MONSTER record. Can’t wait for you to hear it.
@@PickUpGoliathWould you say it's a "Massive Monster" record? Badum-tsss
@@clorgusblorgus2239 not gonna lie. I was hoping you'd walk into that one! 🤣
I've never played Cult of the Lamb but the song "Cult" made me check it out.
When is the rest coming out??
@@silpheedpilot7 on Monday 28th Oct. Only a few days to wait.
@PickUpGoliath Dude, I can't wait.
I was reconnecting with music from my teen years, and Howard Jones was such an influential part of shaping what I love. It was very cool to see him on this project.
And to add incredible talent like Scott LePage and Mike Malyan is amazing.
And your production is phenomenal. After listening to Cult and playing the game, I listened to the OST, and the boss songs are all in there. You can pick them right out. It's amazing.
@@silpheedpilot7 well just wait until you hear the rest of the EP. You’ll hear all the boss songs in their full reimagined glory.
@@PickUpGoliath HOLY SHIT
The full EP is amazing!!
@@silpheedpilot7 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I’m glad you like it! I’m extremely proud of it.
This is a lovely conversation! The production and composition is really nice :) the screams *chefs kiss* 😄
@@Christinacw19 it was so much fun getting to chat with Howard. One of the nicest guys. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
This also isn't the first time Howard and Matt have worked together on a video game project. They also did the God of War 3 metal album Blood and Metal and it seems like Hymns of the Unholy is addressing my biggest issue with the God of War project. As cool as Raw Dog is, it's just a Dream Theater song. The whole album was just a collection of songs that were loosely inspired by the game. This though, this is perfect. This shows respect to the source material while still being it's own thing.
@@CRAY0NEAT3R 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I just hope that Darren Korb sees this and does the same thing with Periphery for Hades 2
@@CRAY0NEAT3R now that would be fun.
HECK YEEEE
I'm sorry, no choruses? I've been randomly singing "Awake in purgatory" over and over again to myself for the last 2 days. That's a fucking hook
@@CRAY0NEAT3R a hook, but not a chorus 😉
What's with all the cuts!? Did Howard even make those sentences!?
if ur gonna discuss audio, dont clip your mic
@@clarenegracey excellent advice. I hadn’t thought of that! 🙄
The actual explanation is that the platform we used to record the podcast - Riverside - doesn’t meter the signal it’s recording. And the signal that is sent to the other person is not the same as the recorded signal, so they don’t even hear the distorted signal. So in fact Riverside clipped the signal destructively. As you can imagine, I was fuming. But you can’t have these conversations twice. It would never feel natural a second time.
Of course I’m mortified to have my mic so distorted in this conversation. But there was no way I was going to trash it.