Legend says that Nik Nocturnal already covered Avenged Sevenfold's new album when they haven't even finished it. He will upload the covers to RUclips when they release the album.
Out of their newer releases, this is definitely my favorite. The mix of the heavy and soft vocals is amazing and I love the meaning. I struggle with depression myself and I feel like these lyrics are a true depiction of what it feels like to have depression and to be taking anti-depressants. This song is just good all around
Yo NIK. I just found what the announcement from A Skylit Drive is all about. Jag from ASD and Jon Kintz from OM&M formed a band called Signals, and their single The Vulture (All It Takes II) just posted 2 hours ago
I like that everything has become a little more progressive. Like the time signature switch for the chorus and the weird edm bridge, but they meshed genres really well and over all the song is really good
I think it's great when a band reaches out to a reaction of their music, it shows that everyone is human and that they can take criticism. Love the reaction as always Nik.
Damn man, been following you for a long time now, maybe made you upset when I complained about your artwork hehe if you remember! But really love all your content, and this reactions videos really is so nice to watch, I mean you really put in all of your knowledge to show what you think and ofc all of your honesty! 🤘
I loved this track, it’s one of my favorite new songs from the bands I listen to in a while and I especially love the chorus, I think it really has a fallout chorus vibe. I also liked how you judged this song because you really gave it your honest opinion while enjoying it but also have some inputs, you may not have enjoyed it as much as I do but you make valid points that you explain.
I hate to sound so “I miss their old stuff,” but nothing has even come close to “Rise of the Runaways.” That album (aside from the happier songs like “Millenia”) was utter gold for me. I would kill for another one. I think the last two Ice Nine Kills albums have been the only albums that have given me the dark vibe satisfaction I’ve been deprived of since ”RotR.” The eerie and heavy parts of this song are a nice return, but I’m not ready to get my hopes up, just to get heartbroken again.
They did add a “minory” note in the chorus. It might have been easy to miss in the first listen but it’s there. This is my first CTE song, I absolutely loved it, can’t wait to hear more 👏🏼
IKR this band won’t be the same without Dave I feel the same with the band secrets although wade is good but I think Aaron is better but either way I’ll give cte a chance
You know I think the same thing and to add to that they are all becoming drug addicts and acholhollics. Last year I seen them they kept yelling at people to buy them drinks and such.
Pure Panphobia Hellyeah man, Dave screamed like a fucking Monster, Haydens screams ain’t shit compared to Daves. Fuck man, when I found out that Dave got kicked out I was so fucking pissed, I knew him being out of the band would ruin CTE for me. It’s just not the same band for me.
I love your reaction/review videos. You discuss elements like song structure, music theory, mixing/production, and song influence/band writing history. So many people react to songs and the only thing they'll say is "I like it because it's really heavy." Keep doing what you're doing. \m/
Not going to lie I think it was pretty good. Very different but, I enjoy the different unique parts of this song. Also you’re right! Really coming back toward that theatrical sound!
I'm not a big fan of all these poppy synth sounding metal bands but this track actually has a really cool post rock feel with alot of dark theatrics. I'm actually kinda stoked for the rest of the album.
Has an amazing subtle message if people aren't listening to the music just a listen to the music but actually are listening to the music to understand what they're trying to convey to us about taking these medicines that are making us vulnerable to demonic possession and we don't need these pills to make us happy because they just want us to become something that we really aren't
These honest bits of constructive criticism are exactly what bands need when they’re in the studio. You could prevent them having to find out after the album drops that everyone thinks they could do much better.
Hearing the breakdown thinking about what Andy said on Twitter about the band doing breakdowns. That's when I kinda gave up on the band but if they bring that back I think I'll like it again
I honestly think that their use of elements of "modern-pop" nuances like that pitch-shift in vocals, use of synth at times in the song and finally that piano outro is so much better than the new BMTh record which is completely almost pop except few songs. This is the perfect example of how a band should try new things and still stick to the roots.
I love cte to pieces!!! Like two of the band members: Brandon, and Hayden have been supportive of my art I draw for them since day 1 of me getting into them. And they watched me progress/ get better within these few years! Than when I finally met them April 11/2019. Brandon fangirled when he saw me walk up to them at meet and greet, and gave me a hug while smiling wide. And than posted my art and pic with them on band account(he runs the band account too), and even posted some of my art in stories along with Hayden, and than a few days ago he posted my art on band accounts insta, and twitter too. Love that dude! I’m proud to call him my pal. 😊❤️
I love this band so much . I never have met nicer guys in my life. they took the time to make my daughter a vid telling her hi and that they will see her soon, sense she didn't come to that show. I've met erra, metting northlane soon, met incubus, the plot in you, saosin ( with cove) , breaking Benjamin, miw and many others. but finally she gets to go and see them this Aug, as well as meet them. brandon is my dud lol. I mean miw took her up to meet them at warp tour, but crown was so nice. keep up the great vids man
i know a lot aren’t a fan of their new music because they aren’t “heavy” anymore, but props to them for not listening to everyone and doing what they want. the vocals and music are solid and i have to say CTE is a solid band even today
Hey man! hanging out for a reaction video for King Of Diamonds from Upon A Burning Body and a couple of covers from the album, maybe Southern Hostility ;)
Absolutely a return to a theatrical style that they 100% pioneered awhile back. This is what they did really well and I'm glad to see a return to that idea. It's not quite the same, but this Is a far more enjoyable and expected route for them in my view.
I loved CTE for their 1st debut album and i remember that day when it came out one of my 1st more heavier/core bands back then i couldnt stop listening to that shit, but i stopped listen to them after their next album and realeses cause that sound was "nope", but this song sounds a lil bit and gives me some old vibes from their debut album and maybe i will start to listen their new stuff again.
If you want more of a heavier side from their new singles I recommend Sudden Sky, heaviest of the singles and way better than 20/20 (Also, both hayden and andy scream on the song and it sounds fantastic). This song though I absolutely love, completely tops the others for me
Dude you should react to livealie - death blooms. This track is sick. It's new band from former singer of oceans ate alaska (James). Its heavy and djent af.
Best track of crown the empire song ever nik ur right it it’s the best track ever loved the music video of them great animation in the video too remind me of the simpsons cartoon I saw on tv last year very awesome totally cool loving this reaction nik great job I give this track 5 niks in this one dude great song loved the guitar riffs that’s sick dude love u dude 😍
*Best track I've heard from them in a while!*
Nik Nocturnal you should really check Sudden Skies. I like MZRY a lot but I think you’ll like it better.
@@saintssinner5806 Trust me he's heard it lol, not really his cup of tea
Not that hard, the last one was terrible and now that Dave has left it's been going downhill
This one i extremely liked. The more i listened to it, the more it grew on me.
Can you please review Igorrr - Ieud. You wouldn't regret a second of that tune.
Legend says that Nik Nocturnal already covered Avenged Sevenfold's new album when they haven't even finished it. He will upload the covers to RUclips when they release the album.
Probably he will😉👍
that's cool
"Looks like they're using this as like a breakdown maybe???...."
/0.5 seconds later/
"Yup." Lmao 😂
The chorus reminds me of older CTE as well, especially the song Millenia. It took me a little bit to warm up to 20/20.
^^^
Out of their newer releases, this is definitely my favorite. The mix of the heavy and soft vocals is amazing and I love the meaning. I struggle with depression myself and I feel like these lyrics are a true depiction of what it feels like to have depression and to be taking anti-depressants. This song is just good all around
The music video somehow remembering me about Gorillaz
Andy's character had a similar art style
You should definitely check Sudden Sky as well, the title track of the album, it's really good.
Bassist
"he exists"
every guitarists opinion of bassists
I have been really liking these singles so far, especially this one. Excited for the new record
It's sounds they're fusing Retrograde with Their old sound
The theatrical elements are why I come to listen to Crown the Empire, so I'm glad to see that return as well.
Yo NIK. I just found what the announcement from A Skylit Drive is all about.
Jag from ASD and Jon Kintz from OM&M formed a band called Signals, and their single The Vulture (All It Takes II) just posted 2 hours ago
I like that everything has become a little more progressive. Like the time signature switch for the chorus and the weird edm bridge, but they meshed genres really well and over all the song is really good
That's so dope they hit you up and thanked you for the response, despite you not being a huge fan of the track
It's interesting when someone sings about MZRY with a happy chorus. Little bit weird. Overall pretty good.
@Turquoise Cheetah Was just gonna mention Bullet haha
The lyrics of churos isn't happy it's sad
I think it's great when a band reaches out to a reaction of their music, it shows that everyone is human and that they can take criticism. Love the reaction as always Nik.
Agree with many of your points! Wish you would’ve reacted to the song Sudden Sky, feel like you’d enjoy that song and video a lot
I think it’s really cool having Andy and Hayden vocalizing in the same track. Definitely my favorite song out their newest album
Damn man, been following you for a long time now, maybe made you upset when I complained about your artwork hehe if you remember!
But really love all your content, and this reactions videos really is so nice to watch, I mean you really put in all of your knowledge to show what you think and ofc all of your honesty! 🤘
Have you heard Sudden sky?
Really enjoyed that track
Oh man that album brought back a lot of fans maybe new ones too.
My experience is only complete when Nik says “Oh hell yeeeah”. 😁😁
I loved this track, it’s one of my favorite new songs from the bands I listen to in a while and I especially love the chorus, I think it really has a fallout chorus vibe. I also liked how you judged this song because you really gave it your honest opinion while enjoying it but also have some inputs, you may not have enjoyed it as much as I do but you make valid points that you explain.
Lmao I said "Is that a saxophone" at the same time as Nik.
3:53: "Seems like they're making actives like a breakdown??"
3:54: YUPP
I hate to sound so “I miss their old stuff,” but nothing has even come close to “Rise of the Runaways.” That album (aside from the happier songs like “Millenia”) was utter gold for me. I would kill for another one. I think the last two Ice Nine Kills albums have been the only albums that have given me the dark vibe satisfaction I’ve been deprived of since ”RotR.” The eerie and heavy parts of this song are a nice return, but I’m not ready to get my hopes up, just to get heartbroken again.
Listen to some heavier shit like old Make Them Suffer
They did add a “minory” note in the chorus. It might have been easy to miss in the first listen but it’s there. This is my first CTE song, I absolutely loved it, can’t wait to hear more 👏🏼
I think the last chord was sorta fullfilling, because the main character came "back," to peace and stopped using drugs. A resolve in peace.
"Very 2005 Pop Punk chorus." Said the exact moment after I thought "This part sounds like All Time Low, but with more guitar." 😂
Verse feels a lot like their first EP. Good vibes. Good times. Diggin' it so far.
Crown The Empire will never be the same without Dave. He made the heavy. Limitless was okay, the remaster was gold
IKR this band won’t be the same without Dave I feel the same with the band secrets although wade is good but I think Aaron is better but either way I’ll give cte a chance
You know I think the same thing and to add to that they are all becoming drug addicts and acholhollics. Last year I seen them they kept yelling at people to buy them drinks and such.
Pure Panphobia Hellyeah man, Dave screamed like a fucking Monster, Haydens screams ain’t shit compared to Daves. Fuck man, when I found out that Dave got kicked out I was so fucking pissed, I knew him being out of the band would ruin CTE for me. It’s just not the same band for me.
Fuk i love andy and his range.....dave brought it all together...miss you my guy
This song was really good great reaction and review as always nick keep up the awesome work 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I hope you're doing well Nik! I love your channel
I love your reaction/review videos. You discuss elements like song structure, music theory, mixing/production, and song influence/band writing history. So many people react to songs and the only thing they'll say is "I like it because it's really heavy." Keep doing what you're doing. \m/
Very good review as always ! Love the darker side of this song like you mentioned 🍷
Not going to lie I think it was pretty good. Very different but, I enjoy the different unique parts of this song. Also you’re right! Really coming back toward that theatrical sound!
Really got some MCR vibe on this song.
So in love with this vibes 💖
I hear it in the chorus!
I don’t hear it
I would love for you to react to "The Evening Hate" by Red.
Please do more theory related videos, your way of teaching is awesome, i learned the minor scale so fast and easy using your way.
React to Aviana's new song "Red Sky"
I'm not a big fan of all these poppy synth sounding metal bands but this track actually has a really cool post rock feel with alot of dark theatrics. I'm actually kinda stoked for the rest of the album.
Red Pills is probably the heaviest in the album. 10/10 song
What about SEQU3NCE?
Has an amazing subtle message if people aren't listening to the music just a listen to the music but actually are listening to the music to understand what they're trying to convey to us about taking these medicines that are making us vulnerable to demonic possession and we don't need these pills to make us happy because they just want us to become something that we really aren't
These honest bits of constructive criticism are exactly what bands need when they’re in the studio. You could prevent them having to find out after the album drops that everyone thinks they could do much better.
So far with the 4 singles sudden sky is my favorite
I got some Happy Song vibe in the middle of the track.
2005 style pop rock chorus
Never realized you reacted to this and yeah man this song is probly my fav off this album, see they can still be a lil heavy and darker
Dat toilet will be high af XD
Hearing the breakdown thinking about what Andy said on Twitter about the band doing breakdowns. That's when I kinda gave up on the band but if they bring that back I think I'll like it again
"Same thing with bassist you know...
He existed."
I honestly think that their use of elements of "modern-pop" nuances like that pitch-shift in vocals, use of synth at times in the song and finally that piano outro is so much better than the new BMTh record which is completely almost pop except few songs. This is the perfect example of how a band should try new things and still stick to the roots.
I love cte to pieces!!! Like two of the band members: Brandon, and Hayden have been supportive of my art I draw for them since day 1 of me getting into them. And they watched me progress/ get better within these few years! Than when I finally met them April 11/2019. Brandon fangirled when he saw me walk up to them at meet and greet, and gave me a hug while smiling wide. And than posted my art and pic with them on band account(he runs the band account too), and even posted some of my art in stories along with Hayden, and than a few days ago he posted my art on band accounts insta, and twitter too. Love that dude! I’m proud to call him my pal. 😊❤️
What's your insta?
izzomctorro same user as on here
Should react to Sudden Sky. Got more of a older CTE vibe plus a pretty decent breakdown/screams.
Pls react to Sudden Sky, it's heavier
It's not heavier
Ego12 Draconis maybe not all the way through, but imo it’s got a better breakdown.
they did watch the video, they mention it indirectly in their track by track that rise released earlier today
Nik, theres a song so heavy its unbelievable. Not even kidding, Signs of a Swarm just released a new song, holy shiet.
THEY ARE BACK BABYYYY
React to sudden sky it's also good
I miss the misery = Halestorm
Bury me, bury me = Thirty Seconds To Mars
I love this band so much . I never have met nicer guys in my life. they took the time to make my daughter a vid telling her hi and that they will see her soon, sense she didn't come to that show. I've met erra, metting northlane soon, met incubus, the plot in you, saosin ( with cove) , breaking Benjamin, miw and many others. but finally she gets to go and see them this Aug, as well as meet them. brandon is my dud lol. I mean miw took her up to meet them at warp tour, but crown was so nice. keep up the great vids man
you should check out the new issues “tapping out” music video
i know a lot aren’t a fan of their new music because they aren’t “heavy” anymore, but props to them for not listening to everyone and doing what they want. the vocals and music are solid and i have to say CTE is a solid band even today
I love your honest reactions
The first line of the chorus is like 90% the same as Helena by MCR. Not saying it’s intentional, or ripping off. Just something i noticed.
Hey man! hanging out for a reaction video for King Of Diamonds from Upon A Burning Body and a couple of covers from the album, maybe Southern Hostility ;)
Absolutely a return to a theatrical style that they 100% pioneered awhile back. This is what they did really well and I'm glad to see a return to that idea. It's not quite the same, but this Is a far more enjoyable and expected route for them in my view.
Foreign Flame by Weeping Hour, check it out. Very much like old northlane, or invent animate.
That was cute. I would listen to it again. It would be fun on an album around denser stuff.
you should definitely check out the song “sudden sky” from them as well. i’d say it’s a bit heavier than this song too
Nik another good video!
The only other album they have besides the ones you said was Retrograde lmao
His reaction to the breakdown was perfect
Check out SEQU3NCE. Its dope. Heavier.
This isn’t my usual style of metal anymore but damn I enjoyed the fuck out of this, rare on my first listen too 😂
What are your thoughts on Sudden Sky By CTE?
Nik.. you're awesome.. Can you please react to Breaking Down by IPrevail?
Check out "Reptile" by Periphery. Gives me chills like hell
Piotr Łopaciuk absolutely brilliant track that is 🤘
Check out “Bow Down” from I Prevail Nik!
He covered it when it came out.
The best reaction channel !
Agree with all of your points, keep crushing these videos man. Love the page!
Only add I have; CTE needs Dave back!
coheed and Cambria style chorus
I loved CTE for their 1st debut album and i remember that day when it came out one of my 1st more heavier/core bands back then i couldnt stop listening to that shit, but i stopped listen to them after their next album and realeses cause that sound was "nope", but this song sounds a lil bit and gives me some old vibes from their debut album and maybe i will start to listen their new stuff again.
AMAZING!
Please react to Phoenix from Enemy inside.
If you want more of a heavier side from their new singles I recommend Sudden Sky, heaviest of the singles and way better than 20/20 (Also, both hayden and andy scream on the song and it sounds fantastic). This song though I absolutely love, completely tops the others for me
Dude you should react to livealie - death blooms. This track is sick. It's new band from former singer of oceans ate alaska (James). Its heavy and djent af.
Dude PLEASE you gotta do a video on ingested- invidious
Nik your face at 3:29 lol.
you should cover Crooked Soul by Dayseeker!
Such a good song
Best track of crown the empire song ever nik ur right it it’s the best track ever loved the music video of them great animation in the video too remind me of the simpsons cartoon I saw on tv last year very awesome totally cool loving this reaction nik great job I give this track 5 niks in this one dude great song loved the guitar riffs that’s sick dude love u dude 😍
Remind me of Unwritten Law save me video vibe
i think the "majory" chorus was intentional, to contrast with the overral vibe of the song, i mean, the whole song is full of contrast
Review for new Motionless In White song !
Good song, the chorus is 🔥
great video as always! this is personally my favorite of all the singles so far. also, check out the new palaye royale song!
wish you reacted to what I am by crown the Empire 😅
Gorrilaz feat. MCR
You should react to thier other song What I am. It's my favorite so far.
MY BOYS ARE BACK!!! \m/
you gotta check out Spiritbox Bleach Bath!
Do you know Shrezzers ?