From what I can see it's showing all the atrocities of human history, and showing the modern day humans being entertained by the death destruction and them not caring about it (Them putting a thumbs down in the Roman one), and once it shows them on the stage it's showing how modern humans are the next atrocity for their carelessness for history, and then goes to show that all of their opinions are not actually theirs and are controlled by the governments of the world, and then because of their lack of taking it seriously history repeats (The big red button/nuclear war and a reset).
It can have many different interpretations- you can see it as how we/ the world views war, we are all puppets and are slaves to our 'rulers', nothing is really real I.e. Just a simulation and the seriousness and reality of war and suffering
I feel like the "death" character at the end is symbolic of humanity's appetite for killing and destruction, ruthlessly rising to the top overall, rather than being an actual character.
quick question,do you like the Trans-Siberian Orchestra? if you haven't heard there new album from last year,you should listen to some of the songs and do a reaction video on your favorite
Moral is the cycle of life and death. From the birth of man, to the birth of civilization, to the changes in eras, birth leads to death, and everything inbetween is justification leading to it. From killing to survive (Caveman), To killing for control (Pharaoh, Castle Burning, Witch burning, War), Killing for religion (Witch burning double meaning), to killing for entertainment (Roman Gladiators), to killing for power (Political figures at end controlled by death), that death is used to control populations, and everything leads to it. That's the purpose of the birds and flowers springing up from the battlefield, and the lone caveman at the end. That from everything that dies, something starts alone, new and innocent is inevitably going to kill and die. It's a cycle.
Song is a masterpeice, as the album is. We are used to funny dancing teenager avenged, now this is meaningful and deep; with touching lyrics. Just give it more listens and you'll realise its avenged's best work
the whole identity of A7X with this album is that you need to give it multiple tries for your brain to process it, which I find extremely rare when it comes to music these days. Even Moonlight Sonata sort of sucked the first time I heard it, but when u give it another try, it builds on the platform that's been engrained, and gets better and better. just my 2 cents..fuckin love this band, they've got something most don't, and I'd put my savings on black that these dudes are just getting started.
great video man! I recommend listening to the song a few more times, not many people liked it in the beginning either but after a few more listens, it'll get cathy and you'l start to like it
after i heard this 2 times i had it stuck in my head for 2 days. then i told my friend about the song and right away he said "OMG It's So Catchy Now I'm Gonna Sing It Out Loud Now"
Yeah, for the first time I was like"... Well, this doesn't stand a chance against City of Evil nor WTF. Mat vocals are kinda weak and riffs are pretty strange ". For the third, "Album of the year"
for me this was one of those songs that had to grow on me for me lie it. But once I listened to it for about a week I really started to like it, especially the end of the tapping when the main heavy riff started, and the second solo after the bridge.
I got into it when I first heard it. I was riding home in my mom's car, asleep, after graduating my Tech School training to go on leave. I was super tired because I spent the whole night completely cleaning my stuff out the room and had to be out by 0400. Anyways, back to me being in the car. This song was fairly new and I never heard it. My mom heard it come on and turned it up a little. I snapped out of my sleep so quickly once I heard those drums in the beginning, and said "Holy shit those drums sound fucking good! Sounds a little like a song Avenged Sevenfold would make." Mom confirmed, and about 2 minutes after the song ended I downloaded it. Man, I was hooked from the first 5 seconds I heard those drums.
Honestly the first time I heard this song I could tell it wasn't the same heavy the others were. But the message struck more with me, I love old school rock for the messages they say and this was no different. Lines like 'took the birth of sin to snake rattle the mind' or 'jesus christ was born to die, leave it to mankind to levitate his own and idolize'. Those lines speak louder then some do.
great reaction man! and yeah this song is kinda special in that way, the first time you listen to it you are like huh this is goood but not so much.. then you end up absolutely loving the song
Did you ever listen to the full album from beginning to end? It's an incredible journey. The Stage is just an intro. Definitely not even close to the peak of that album.
I like Avenged Sevenfold and my first time listening to the song I had about the same reaction. The video is interesting and therefore a bit distracting from the song itself. Took me like 2 or 3 listenthroughs to say that this is an awesome song (:
check out the lyric version video ... or the live version ... the lyric version really hits home of what the song is saying ... I think this video somewhat distracts from. the lyrics a bit ..
Your review of this song is exactly what they were going for when they wrote this song. They wanted a song to start the album that would be a good transition from their old stuff into the new stuff in this album, but would still hold with the theme of the album
Iam a huggggggggggggggggge fan of A7x. I have noticed one thing about our A7x is that, alot of people don't like A7X at first. Their music is kind of different, they are very creative and their way of representing their most of songs are like, you will be like umm okay as first impression. But, the more you keep listening to them, you will be hella addicted to them and understand how awesome they are.
Yeah i hated their first emo sound. But they have truly grown on me especially their last 3 albums. I think the new album is fantastic and this is coming from a metalhead somewhat purist. I think they have their own sound and aren't doing the whole grindcore/emo thing anymore.
Hey dude, just a lil something that someone else mentioned in the official video I found, but at the beginning with the cavemen and the Egyptians (and a few other parts of the video). If you noticed you'll see posters on the side, just barely making the cut. The words end letters from top-down on the left and beginning letters from top-down on the right spell out the acronym "E.T.E.W.A.B.D" which means "Even the Elites will all be deceived". Just a lil something cool that adds to the video.
You can't really critique the song if you haven't listened to the lyrics properly. The song is awesome, and very NOT vanilla. I would recommend perhaps revising your musical knowledge, and trying to brush up on it. I understand that you feel that you have to give both negative points and positive points when reviewing something, and I'm glad that you didn't just nod along to it and then end the video, but you should know that I disagree with most of your negative points.
The first time I heard it I enjoyed it but wasn't too hot about it but the more I heard it the more I fell for the song, to me it really shows the range they have as musicians to go into those different feels and really nail it
this song took me a couple of listens to fully enjoy it, i think because like you said it was 8min long and the video, for me, made the song better. i always liked that they put it all out there, what a lot of people won't say. i think M Shadows voice is really hard for me to understand sometimes, but the rest of the album is really solid. been obsessed with Exist for the last.... however long this album's been out lol.
I feel like you only react to songs that have music videos, but I would SERIOUSLY recommend looking up Artifex Pereo - Paper Ruled All. There's a lyric video for it, so maybe that works, but even if you just look them up on your own time. Extremely underrated band.
Through Blood And Dirt And Bone by Trivium is really great so I recommend that, or some of their older stuff like Becoming The Dragon or A Gunshot To The Head Of Trepidation
if you were to check out Paradigm (the 2nd track) or really any of the other first five (creating god, god damn, sunny disposition) or tracks 8 and 9 (higher and roman sky) You'll be a bit more impressed. While this was a great turnaround from Hail to the King, and definitely showed how they were getting back to their self-titled and City of Evil roots, it also showcased their growth by adding elements of Diamonds in the Rough and Nightmare. Personally tracks 2, 4, 8, and 9 (Paradigm, God Damn, Higher, and Roman Sky) spoke to me the most. Also they fkin got Neil Degrasse Tyson to do a voice-over which he wrote specifically for their 15 min 11th and final track Exist. That's pretty badass too imo.
I don't think this song was meant to be something you just put on your iPod and jam to, I think it was intended to be a warning, or a message to people, done through their art form, and is intended to be watched through the music video. That's just what I think.
Great review bro! I mostly agree with what you have to say. In my opinion though, the intro matches the song nicely because it sets the mood for what's to come and I think that's super important for a song of such meaning! One question though: How long does it take to grow a beard of such beauty, from 0 to 100? Also, do you like the red-beard style? I originally had a black beard but now it's starting to get redder and redder as time passes (which I find freaking awesome!) and I'd like your view on it. Thanks for the video and if you keep up such great work, who knows! I might even throw a cheeky little sub your way.
Have you heard God Damn off the new album 'the stage'? I think that's my favorite by far, you should make a reaction video of that one!! I enjoy your videos, keep it up!!
The Stage is a concept album, and the song is a social commentary. I appreciate it that you're real with this and you said it was just meh. I watch other reacters and they just say everything is awesome to please everyone.
like the vid :) and if u haven't heard or seen the music video of ''a little piece of heaven'' which is cca 10 minutes, check it out, you'll trust their vision for such long songs
To me this song's message is that history will repeat itself, with the continuation of war. Great song
From what I can see it's showing all the atrocities of human history, and showing the modern day humans being entertained by the death destruction and them not caring about it (Them putting a thumbs down in the Roman one), and once it shows them on the stage it's showing how modern humans are the next atrocity for their carelessness for history, and then goes to show that all of their opinions are not actually theirs and are controlled by the governments of the world, and then because of their lack of taking it seriously history repeats (The big red button/nuclear war and a reset).
It can have many different interpretations- you can see it as how we/ the world views war, we are all puppets and are slaves to our 'rulers', nothing is really real I.e. Just a simulation and the seriousness and reality of war and suffering
I thought is was about consumerism and such
The songs message is a wake-up call. They literally sing it. "Wake up! Can't you wake up?"
I just absolutely fucking love this song
Also great reaction man!
he's reacting to the video..? and then reviewing it...? ahah
Agreed! The solo mid section from gates takes me into a whole different world man.
gates is fucking amazing man
I feel like the "death" character at the end is symbolic of humanity's appetite for killing and destruction, ruthlessly rising to the top overall, rather than being an actual character.
And it will inevitably consume everyone including figures of power
quick question,do you like the Trans-Siberian Orchestra? if you haven't heard there new album from last year,you should listen to some of the songs and do a reaction video on your favorite
well....i think the moral is
politics control us,death controls everyone.
Moral is the cycle of life and death. From the birth of man, to the birth of civilization, to the changes in eras, birth leads to death, and everything inbetween is justification leading to it. From killing to survive (Caveman), To killing for control (Pharaoh, Castle Burning, Witch burning, War), Killing for religion (Witch burning double meaning), to killing for entertainment (Roman Gladiators), to killing for power (Political figures at end controlled by death), that death is used to control populations, and everything leads to it. That's the purpose of the birds and flowers springing up from the battlefield, and the lone caveman at the end. That from everything that dies, something starts alone, new and innocent is inevitably going to kill and die. It's a cycle.
Song is a masterpeice, as the album is. We are used to funny dancing teenager avenged, now this is meaningful and deep; with touching lyrics. Just give it more listens and you'll realise its avenged's best work
You should give "Exist" by avenged a listen. That song on The Stage album is a literal masterpiece.
Provably their best riffage so far
dude all the songs on it are masterpieces
Never seen any of their videos???!!!! Check out a little piece of heaven
XxAtticusxX69xX or Afterlife
I have some of good a7x song. Afterlife, lost it all, danger line, bat country, nightmare n more
Ok look his not ready for songs like that
the whole identity of A7X with this album is that you need to give it multiple tries for your brain to process it, which I find extremely rare when it comes to music these days. Even Moonlight Sonata sort of sucked the first time I heard it, but when u give it another try, it builds on the platform that's been engrained, and gets better and better. just my 2 cents..fuckin love this band, they've got something most don't, and I'd put my savings on black that these dudes are just getting started.
right on man, this song took me 4 listenings for me to really dig it and I love it now.
great video man! I recommend listening to the song a few more times, not many people liked it in the beginning either but after a few more listens, it'll get cathy and you'l start to like it
after i heard this 2 times i had it stuck in my head for 2 days. then i told my friend about the song and right away he said "OMG It's So Catchy Now I'm Gonna Sing It Out Loud Now"
your so right! i have to listen to many songs at least 2 times to really love it
Anthony Monterosso I had to listen to this song like three times to like it and now its all I listen too
I can only agree, the first time I wasn't sure, but I listened to it again and now it's probably one of my favourite songs by them
Yeah, for the first time I was like"... Well, this doesn't stand a chance against City of Evil nor WTF. Mat vocals are kinda weak and riffs are pretty strange ". For the third, "Album of the year"
for me this was one of those songs that had to grow on me for me lie it. But once I listened to it for about a week I really started to like it, especially the end of the tapping when the main heavy riff started, and the second solo after the bridge.
same. The video grabbed my attention at first, but then I realized that the song is pretty good.
I got into it when I first heard it. I was riding home in my mom's car, asleep, after graduating my Tech School training to go on leave. I was super tired because I spent the whole night completely cleaning my stuff out the room and had to be out by 0400. Anyways, back to me being in the car. This song was fairly new and I never heard it. My mom heard it come on and turned it up a little. I snapped out of my sleep so quickly once I heard those drums in the beginning, and said "Holy shit those drums sound fucking good! Sounds a little like a song Avenged Sevenfold would make." Mom confirmed, and about 2 minutes after the song ended I downloaded it. Man, I was hooked from the first 5 seconds I heard those drums.
AT first when i heard the song, it didnt really seem that special or anything, but when u keep listening to it and hear the lyrics, its amazing
I didn't know ZZ Top was reviewing music now?!
Matt Jones lmao
This dude needs to show Gates more respect. Dude can shred
Honestly the first time I heard this song I could tell it wasn't the same heavy the others were. But the message struck more with me, I love old school rock for the messages they say and this was no different. Lines like 'took the birth of sin to snake rattle the mind' or 'jesus christ was born to die, leave it to mankind to levitate his own and idolize'. Those lines speak louder then some do.
You'd probably enjoy 'A Little Piece of Heaven'
great reaction man! and yeah this song is kinda special in that way, the first time you listen to it you are like huh this is goood but not so much.. then you end up absolutely loving the song
Did you ever listen to the full album from beginning to end? It's an incredible journey. The Stage is just an intro. Definitely not even close to the peak of that album.
The whole album is a masterpiece. I think to this day is probably my favorite album from start to finish
Do a review for God Damn by Avenged Sevenfold
"Despite the song being a little dry" Biggest understatement of the year
Dude, you need to check out A Little Piece Of Heaven by A7X, definitely one of their best songs, and definitely one of their best videos.
I get the feeling this song referances the old phrase
"All the world's a stage"
I like Avenged Sevenfold and my first time listening to the song I had about the same reaction.
The video is interesting and therefore a bit distracting from the song itself. Took me like 2 or 3 listenthroughs to say that this is an awesome song (:
It might not have been the heaviest, but God damn is it a beautiful song, the symbolism is powerful
check out the lyric version video ... or the live version ... the lyric version really hits home of what the song is saying ... I think this video somewhat distracts from. the lyrics a bit ..
I love how the guitar started and he stfu real quick
Your review of this song is exactly what they were going for when they wrote this song. They wanted a song to start the album that would be a good transition from their old stuff into the new stuff in this album, but would still hold with the theme of the album
What song are you playing in the background @10:20
I was wondering the same
WesleyAPEX sic by slipknot
Andy Medina no it isn't
WesleyAPEX yeah it is
Andy Medina No it is not by any means.
Iam a huggggggggggggggggge fan of A7x. I have noticed one thing about our A7x is that, alot of people don't like A7X at first. Their music is kind of different, they are very creative and their way of representing their most of songs are like, you will be like umm okay as first impression. But, the more you keep listening to them, you will be hella addicted to them and understand how awesome they are.
Yeah i hated their first emo sound. But they have truly grown on me especially their last 3 albums. I think the new album is fantastic and this is coming from a metalhead somewhat purist. I think they have their own sound and aren't doing the whole grindcore/emo thing anymore.
I'm 31 and this album changed my life
Hey dude, just a lil something that someone else mentioned in the official video I found, but at the beginning with the cavemen and the Egyptians (and a few other parts of the video). If you noticed you'll see posters on the side, just barely making the cut. The words end letters from top-down on the left and beginning letters from top-down on the right spell out the acronym "E.T.E.W.A.B.D" which means "Even the Elites will all be deceived". Just a lil something cool that adds to the video.
I absolutely loved the song but I definitely see where you're coming from.
You can't really critique the song if you haven't listened to the lyrics properly. The song is awesome, and very NOT vanilla. I would recommend perhaps revising your musical knowledge, and trying to brush up on it. I understand that you feel that you have to give both negative points and positive points when reviewing something, and I'm glad that you didn't just nod along to it and then end the video, but you should know that I disagree with most of your negative points.
The first time I heard it I enjoyed it but wasn't too hot about it but the more I heard it the more I fell for the song, to me it really shows the range they have as musicians to go into those different feels and really nail it
this song took me a couple of listens to fully enjoy it, i think because like you said it was 8min long and the video, for me, made the song better. i always liked that they put it all out there, what a lot of people won't say. i think M Shadows voice is really hard for me to understand sometimes, but the rest of the album is really solid. been obsessed with Exist for the last.... however long this album's been out lol.
I feel like you only react to songs that have music videos, but I would SERIOUSLY recommend looking up Artifex Pereo - Paper Ruled All. There's a lyric video for it, so maybe that works, but even if you just look them up on your own time. Extremely underrated band.
I never could stand this band until I heard this song. Totally epic and great vocals and lyrics.
Thanks!
Through Blood And Dirt And Bone by Trivium is really great so I recommend that, or some of their older stuff like Becoming The Dragon or A Gunshot To The Head Of Trepidation
Do a video on any song from sounding the seventh trumpet. Itll blow your mind.
MrTrixzzzz still my favorite from them
if you were to check out Paradigm (the 2nd track) or really any of the other first five (creating god, god damn, sunny disposition) or tracks 8 and 9 (higher and roman sky) You'll be a bit more impressed. While this was a great turnaround from Hail to the King, and definitely showed how they were getting back to their self-titled and City of Evil roots, it also showcased their growth by adding elements of Diamonds in the Rough and Nightmare. Personally tracks 2, 4, 8, and 9 (Paradigm, God Damn, Higher, and Roman Sky) spoke to me the most. Also they fkin got Neil Degrasse Tyson to do a voice-over which he wrote specifically for their 15 min 11th and final track Exist. That's pretty badass too imo.
I don't think this song was meant to be something you just put on your iPod and jam to, I think it was intended to be a warning, or a message to people, done through their art form, and is intended to be watched through the music video. That's just what I think.
Great review bro! I mostly agree with what you have to say. In my opinion though, the intro matches the song nicely because it sets the mood for what's to come and I think that's super important for a song of such meaning!
One question though: How long does it take to grow a beard of such beauty, from 0 to 100? Also, do you like the red-beard style? I originally had a black beard but now it's starting to get redder and redder as time passes (which I find freaking awesome!) and I'd like your view on it.
Thanks for the video and if you keep up such great work, who knows! I might even throw a cheeky little sub your way.
Is that an achievement hunter poster in the background? Achieve Wars?
Sure is. I'm kind of obsessed
GALACTICRIMINAL they aint had kick drums like that seance there original drummer the rev died
he had a funhaus hat on in a Maximum the Hormone review video (Alien I think)
Gotta love the unique chord changes in the chorus!
killerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr song hell yeah!!!! wow! love this song!!
Hey man, check The Gazette - Filth in the beauty, amazing music and video
You're review is really good. Spot on. I wish I could see your eyes though.
yes, the gazette-filth in the beauty! please
Naayuu yes and more
The sixteenth notes or whatever they are with the china and the bass drum sounds sick towards the end of the somg
His club name is Man O War
Your intro was absolutely amazing lol
Have you heard God Damn off the new album 'the stage'? I think that's my favorite by far, you should make a reaction video of that one!! I enjoy your videos, keep it up!!
I feel like the song was just the backdrop (excuse the pun) for the great video
This song sounds like it could be a Super Bowl, Wrestlemania, or Sunday Night Football theme.
Bro, you gotta check out the band "Ghost's" new song, "Square Hammer"!!!!
The second half of this song is just beautiful
This is their best song in my opinion, best music video as well.
Hey man you should react to fear and loathing in Las Vegas virtue and vice !!
What was the song playing while you were talking in the beginning?
that last part made me think of a bit of dir en grey lol
this album just like, ok, for me. Gonna hear their old stuffs, cant move on.
Ahmad Vawaid Sulthon yea man :(
The Stage is a concept album, and the song is a social commentary. I appreciate it that you're real with this and you said it was just meh. I watch other reacters and they just say everything is awesome to please everyone.
i guess at the end death pushes "the button" and nukes us back to the stone age XD
Avenged Sevenfold - Higher
Puts on headset twice
have you checked out any other songs from the new album?
You've reacted to SiM, and to Crossfaith. Now it would be cool to react to their collaboration song "Get it out" ! You'll probably like it !
I find your opinion to be not mine but I respect that and would like you to listen / watch more A7X
*A7F... No way!*
Nothing special in the context of the song itself, but if you're familiar with the material they out on the previous album, this is a huge improvement
you should check out angel Vivaldi the song crystal planet really good lead
It’s a prog song so lots of masterful guitar work and such
i guess i'm a lot more patient with long songs. i like slow burn long songs.
What song is that in your background?
bro how bout reaction to Avenged Sevenfold Buried Alive
I actually like long songs. My favorite songs is Cantata del Diablo by Mago de Oz and is over 20 minutes long.
21 minutos :v
Listen to Exist :v not longer than Cantata del Diablo but anyway good n long
Honestly I think this would be amazing if they completely cut the chorus
you need check out... Usotsuki by Hysteric Panic
Hey man! Im loving your reactions. Check out the band king 810 with alpha and omega!
Do you take requests?
I LOVE THIS SONG!
I wanna see you react to Megadeth's dystopia album. Bring back the bomb by Gwar would be cool too
Can you do Exist off the same album?
HAIL to hilliary
this is definitely song you truly appreciate on first listen - especially with video
there's just too much to see/hear
Check out Steven Wilson: Drive Home
You think this song is long, you should listen to their 15 minute song called exist
coldrain - The revelation
Do a reaction video of Epica - Beyond the Matrix
The song is amazing imo
ok you have to react to bat country by A7X, trust me that song is fucking weird and awesome
does he do older songs? hard to believe that's over 10 years old.
first song that got me into A7X... good times. City of Evil ...
"its gunna be theatrical" heh you got that right it is
Hey could you check out some new wovenwar and see what you think about them!
Is this video deleted dude ?
If you like this video, you should react to Exist by Avenged Sevenfold.
react to nightmare Avenged Sevenfold
like the vid :) and if u haven't heard or seen the music video of ''a little piece of heaven'' which is cca 10 minutes, check it out, you'll trust their vision for such long songs
White Jinx?
try avenged sevenfold little pice of heven
wait. you never seen an avenged sevenfold video before now? wtf?
You should react to we like to party [Smf]