Thank you all for watching this video (over 16,000 views already) and so many comments! I did notice KZread took down some comments before I could react to them. To clarify, I leave comments both positive and negative feedback on my videos online (with the exception of pure hate speech), I have nothing to do with the removal of certain comments... Phantoma is out for a week now! What is your favourite song on the album?

Brittney Slayes is the coolest person on the planet. Mesmerizing.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Boom! What's your favourite non-UtA song with Brittney?

@darkblaze176

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Star One Fate of man ;)

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@darkblaze176 great choice!

@duckmandm908

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Power Metal Opera Battles with Lords of the Trident, or her solo version of Zombie

@rickrack4812

Ай бұрын

Well, maybe the CQQLEST nerdy-girl on this planet...

As a controversy, we had lip-sync with Milli Vanilli and later Ashlee Simpson. Auto-tune and heavy filtering to hide the lack of ability of the singers. UTA were totally up-front with their use of AI and it follows the concept of the album. People will get mad at artists for trying something new, for trying to evolve. They will also get mad if you just do the same things over and over again, calling it a cash grab or a lack of talent/imagination. The best thing an artist can do is try to get better at their craft and in order to get better, you have to get out of your comfort zone once you've peaked. You have to go where your inspiration takes you.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

100%

@KmpYYZ81

Ай бұрын

Rush fans had to deal with the synthesizer controversy in the mid-80s into 90s - thankfully without internet social media, but it was another piece in the creative growth puzzle. As long as a band stays honest and sincere, that’s all we can expect.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@KmpYYZ81 🤘🤘🤘🤘

@adherry8142

Ай бұрын

I donno if there is a better place to use Gen AI for illustrating a music video than on an Album about an AI that basically grew up on the internet.

@midknightgeek6629

Ай бұрын

Agree 100% and your comment made me remember Neil Young doing the same in 1982 with his album Trans (1982) especially with the song "Computer World" A big departure from his normal sound. I think as an artist, you're always wanting to be "moving" , never stagnate, moving forward and experimenting. But IF you've been a success to the degree where you have a fan base, that's a razor's edge to try and navigate. Because you don't want to try new sounds or styles that go too far that you alienate your core fans. So I applaud UtA in their journey! And I've listened to all the singles and currently listening to the full album as it's intended to be experienced and gotta say, no complaints from me at all! Sounds and feels amazing, loving the Story/Concept album approach! Well produced and executed! I think it's a perfect addition to their remarkable body of work! 😎🤘

Britney is always such a sweetheart. She’s all smiles and laughter; she’s positive; she’s gives people her time like a friend. It’s a bit heartbreaking to hear her talk about the AI thing and the reaction on the Internet. Maybe people are better off in glass vials only putting their best forward. It seems Britney has unfortunately experienced what Ph4/NT0mA does.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

well, without trying to spoil anything... let's hope Brittney has better anger management skills than Ph4/NT0mA 😅😅 glad you enjoyed the interview!

@musicisajourney

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper I’m thinking of a response video to this. I read one comment thread for the music video and I have some thoughts. Maybe tomorrow night…

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@musicisajourney sounds good!

@masetheimpailer

Ай бұрын

"Does this unit have a soul?"

UTA is a bucket list band for me, I love them so much. And they're finally coming here (New Zealand)!!! Most bands never come to NZ! I was really excited, until I saw the tour dates. They're playing 5 days after I leave for a UK trip that I can't reschedule. So I'm going to miss them, and my heart is breaking. I really, really hope that they have a great time here, and the show is a massive success for them - partly because I genuinely want them to have a really great time, but also partly because then maybe they'll come back lol.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Oh man that's a bummer ... Hope you get to see them soon tho!!

@rickrack4812

Ай бұрын

The funny irony of your situation is that you will have to now live longer to continue that bucket list... Me on the other hand I just found out.I have aggressive cancer and hope to see that before I pass on.... or should I survive for a bit longer...

@kevgmei

Күн бұрын

Dude, I feel you. I really wanted to see Battle Beast this year, but I didn't want to risk screwing myself out of bootcamp. They killed the tour and it looked like both the band and the fans had the time of their life, but I was heartbroken about missing that experience!

I really hope I get to hear The Wind That Shapes The Land at some point in their touring. It's my favorite song of theirs. Maybe not this tour, but hopefully in the future.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

The sooner they can do proper headline runs following a hopefully successful release, the sooner they'll be able to play long enough sets to include long songs like that... Where will you see them on this tour? If you have the chance to see them at all?

@0num4

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper somewhere within driving range of the Washington DC area, most likely. So as far north as NYC and south maybe to Virginia Beach

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@0num4 awesome!

@Nightcrawl7

29 күн бұрын

IIIIIIIIII AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM THE WIND THAT SHAPES THE LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD AS TIME AND TWICE AS STROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG, used to be my favorite song but abyss overtook it lately

@JohnThornburgh

26 күн бұрын

I got to hear them do this. So amazing.

I appreciate the little Kurzgesagt reference at 12:48 (along with all the other Easter eggs of course, just thought that one might have slipped past Jasper!)

I would love to see a full music video of the album in the style of Green & Glass.

@SumptuousMeat

Ай бұрын

There are dozens of us, dozens!

Love these discussions with UTA & this part of the album cycle getting psyched up for the release, only 10 more days! Wish more people understood their approach to making concept albums, every lyric, riff, solo & beat are serving the story, & all the elements of the songs are combining to tell the stories she writes. Not every single has to be an instant gratification fast banger, & if the point of view is from an AI construct there should be some awkwardness in how she communicates & reacts to her environment, & situations & conflicts she gets wrapped up in. UTA fully know what they want & how to do it, & although they follow her vision it is a team effort in creation & performance that feels great to be part of & immersed in with every record!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Glad you're excited and glad this interview helped a little to get you even more pumped for the release!

It's interesting about the AI topic. She says that she was expecting people to read the description but that seems a bit odd that you would assume that. I mean people mostly use phones to go on the internet these days and when people watch videos they use the full screen mode and when they have something to say they often just go to the comments section and don't read but just type. In fact she says herself that she doesn't read the comments when she goes onto social media. Also when she says that she didn't expect the general hate for AI and then continues to give an example of herself when she's annoyed by AI. Not a slight against her but I think she would admit after thinking about it a little bit more that perhaps she can understand it a bit more then she initially thought.

@BelgianJasper

26 күн бұрын

Fair points

I have sell my soul to rock roll when i heard DIO in 1984. 🙏 And now 2021 i have sell my soul to Unleach The Archers when i heard them first time. 🙏 Gonna see then next summer live in Laukaa, just cant fucking wait for it!!! 😍🥳🍺🤘👍🔥 Thanks for this one. 👏👍🤘

@tsohgallik

Ай бұрын

Next summer?😅 They're touring 2024, this year hello 👀👋👀👋

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm excited for you!

@hannu8755

Ай бұрын

@@tsohgallik Heh, sorry this summer!!! 😂 Im little drunk at the moment! 😜🍺

@hannu8755

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Thank you, so im I!!! 😂🤗😍 Just ordered your channell! 👏👍🤘

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@hannu8755 Cheers!

UtA's been one of my five favourite modern bands since I first heard them in 2018 or so. As one of my oldest friends said, they make me excited like I haven't felt since we first started really getting into metal when we were kids (mid-80s).

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

🤘🤘🤘

Great interview! Nice to see a "small Canadian metal band with day jobs" getting that kind of exposure 😂 Reason 12089 why we adore Brittney.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Haha yeah I think every time we chat I need to remind Brittney they have 30 songs with over a million Spotify streams 🤘 they are growing at a healthy pace, excited to see where they'll go!

Great interview! I listened to the album yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I know the Brittney is a huge Bruce Dickinson fan an a lot of inspiration comes from that, and you can hear it in the songs. But from the subject matter and style of the album, I felt there was a deep connection to Rush's 2112. I would like to think/hope that the boys from Rush would give this album a solid nod. Overall, great album!

They were awesome to see live in New York City a couple years back. I got to the venue a couple hours early to get there in time for the meet & greet and such. The band is so down to earth and friendly people. Grant came out way early and chatted with a couple of us who were in the line. About an hour early it was surreal to see Brittney IRL for the first time walking down the street carrying a box after hearing so many powerful vocals in the albums. Absolutely loving the new album, haven't listened to a new album this many times in a row in a very long time.

@BelgianJasper

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing that memory! Which song should be their next single?

Please put out a live dvd. It will sell big!! Film it in Michigan if you can!! WE LOVE YOU HERE!!!

@JoelER78

27 күн бұрын

Live album/dvd will probably be the next thing that comes out (just my guess)

*Discovers band recently...decides The Wind That Shapes the Land is his favorite song by the band...watches interview where singers says they will never play it live again.*

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Ah shucks... But hey, just wait until the Abyss 20th anniversary show where they'll play the whole album in full 😅

@JoelER78

27 күн бұрын

Yeah, what's up with that! Maybe the next tour?

@quintingreen3489

8 күн бұрын

They played it at a show I saw when they came to Atlanta it will forever be my favorite concert definitely unforgettable

Hung out with her outside of a bar in Brooklyn several years ago. Crazy friendly and even more beautiful in person

Wind, that shapes the land would be one of the main reasons. I would go to see them live. Apex would be another main reason.I would go to see them live.😢

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

I get it... but they have a bunch of new songs to promote and cutting those two songs opens room for 3-5 new ones...

The video was fantastic! Musical artists using AI for images and video make a perfect use-case. It allows the musicians to focus their budget on what they make and not supplemental media.

UTA is a very talented, skilled, intelligent, unique, powerful and creative group of artists. Anyone that has an issue with them, their music, or their proper use of AI doesn't know them, has an AI-use chip on their shoulder, or is simply a dunce.

@paladinminipedro707

Ай бұрын

yea....like AI is talent. wait till Brittney's voice is used without her permission or maybe she uses AI while performing live shows because she is sick. I bet record labels will have a field day with that.

The "Seeking Vengeance" video had me speechless the first couple of viewings. The Arabian-sounding (to my ears, anyway) intro, all the changes, the visuals, that chorus... It's nice to watch your favourite band level-up😏👍. 2:22 - Aussie tour starts on my birthday🤗!!! Not an Aussie, though😑. 2:43 - 😄 9:13 - Eh? ...I had to google KZread science channels😄: Kurzgesagt (www.youtube.com/@kurzgesagt) Regarding the use of AI, too many people lack the intelligence to properly think before they post criticism (or get how a concept album works _or_ read a disclaimer at the beginning of a video) and allow themselves to lose it because of whatever crusade they're already on. Same thing happened with Marvel's Secret Invasion, so the bands in great company. Great interview🤘.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked the interview! If not in Australia, will you be able to catch them on tour somewhere?

@ahyesverygood1336

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper No, I'm in South Africa. I'm sure they'll come here at some point, though - even Maiden came here, eventually😄.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@ahyesverygood1336 I hope you get to see them soon!

@ahyesverygood1336

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper 🤘

Waiting for the band in Brazil! But if possible, I´m going somewhere to see you guys live.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

I know the band would love to come to Brazil! What city are you from/close to?

LOL at the Scott Head cameo. Great interview Britt and Jasper! So much good stuff. Jasper you are lucky to hear the whole album already. I think a lot of UtA fans love this band so much that we think/expect them to grow into the huge band we think they are and deserve to be. So maybe it's a bit of wanting the success to come from your fans, knowing that you are all humble as can be. I for one, can't even imagine any barriers to success that this band can't overcome. I am certain Phantoma is going to be huge. 🤘

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Well, the band has definitely proved they can headline mid-size festivals and I have a feeling they'll indeed continue to grow in popularity with this new album! Will you have a chance to see the band on the road this year?

@minoo_h

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Their current tour plans don't hit the SF Bay Area in 2024, so likely I'll see them in 2025, unless I can swing a road trip to go. I seriously can't wait to see them, though.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@minoo_h I guess the start of the tour in Los Angeles is your easiest bet?

@minoo_h

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Yes. That show is still a bit of a trek for me and it's a Thursday. But maybe. Still considering.

Awesome interview❤

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Glad you like it What do you think of the singles that have been released so far?

@danielberger1378

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Seeking Vengeance actually might be my new favourite from their entire catalogue. I'm very much looking forward to the album.

Can't wait for UTA to get down here to Australia. Gonna be awesome!

@BelgianJasper

19 күн бұрын

Where will you see them play?

@chrispile5553

18 күн бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Melbourne at the Croxton. I've been getting back into my live bands this year. Went to Knotfest, BMTH & Sleep Token. Probably Amaranthe later in the year as well.

Iron Maiden opens for Unleash the Archers. Now you’re a big band!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

How about Bruce solo? ;)

@musicisajourney

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper He opens for Iron Maiden.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@musicisajourney 🤣🤣

Please come to Japan!

If they have the artists permission, then I don't get the big deal about using it in AI. I swear, people just like to be mad about something.

@iDEATH

Ай бұрын

Exactly right. It's a tool like any other and _paying_ for the artistic material you use to train your AI tool to do a specific task is as responsible and ethical as one can be. Too many people these days place too much value into being "righteously" outraged about whatever the hot new controversy is.

@paladinminipedro707

Ай бұрын

how about the artists who's images are being used without their permission and they get no royalties. BTW.....AI voice is here....imagine if Floor Jansen's voice is being used without her knowing it. will you buy that record?

@iDEATH

Ай бұрын

@@paladinminipedro707 That is not good, but that is not the case here, with what UtA for their album art. They _paid the artist so they could use _*_that_*_ artists work_ to train the AI that made the art for this album. You get that, right? They explicitly did *not* do what you're complaining about.

@Vandel212

Ай бұрын

@@paladinminipedro707 Not sure I understand your intent. I specifically said "if they have the artists permission". You're fighting a different battle in the wrong place. You're time would be better spent fighting with people who disagree with you.

@k0lpA

Ай бұрын

@@paladinminipedro707 are you sure you are not AI yourself ?

The use of AI in the Green & Glass was such a great a use - they did it correctly and did a great job of it. No fault and kudos!

Great interview, Brittney is so willing to talk about everything and she light on the process🤘

@BelgianJasper

25 күн бұрын

Thanks! I've had the privilege of interviewing her quite a few times and she's been very open and honest indeed 👊 what do you think of Phantoma?

Im sure the album Will be a blast!!

You are BIG in America and we want to buy tickets to see you!!! Do a U.S. tour and you will feel the love!!! Play Pine Knob in Michigan for sure!! We will be there!! America loves you and you must tour here. You are bigger than you know!!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Well, the best way to get that bigger US headline tour is when all the fans go to the Powerwolf tour, show up for UtA, but their merch, post about the show and show the promoters and label that the UtA crowd in the States is indeed big enough! I'm with you, I think it's time for that bigger headline run!

@mathieuSScote

Ай бұрын

HUGE BAND in my heart🤩

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@mathieuSScote 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Excellent interview. Loving the new album.

@BelgianJasper

25 күн бұрын

Thank you! What's your favorite song on the new album?

@JohnThornburgh

25 күн бұрын

@@BelgianJasper probably the title track so far, but that may change as I listen again

@BelgianJasper

25 күн бұрын

@@JohnThornburgh same for me!

Stoked for release day tomorrow! Enjoyed the interview. Great memories from Vancouver Island metal fest a handful of years back. An epic oldie 'Dreamcrusher' had everyone going nuts. So retire which songs you will; always an epic 8+ minuet banger in there somewhere in the catalogue they can pull out \m/

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

That's a great song (and their longest! which is why it gets played so rarely) what's your favorite song on the new album?

@BestDraftClass

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper After a day of listening; I'm digging the trusted 'on the battlefield' tune Blood Empress. Same vein as Ten Thousand Against One, General of the Dark Army. I'm here for it!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@BestDraftClass awesome!

Oh man, I saw UtA twice on their last US tour, and "The Wind that Shapes the Land" was an amazing, intense, crazy song live. The crowds were so into it, it was just nonstop motion and excitement. A shame that has to come off the setlist, despite how understandable it is.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

It's too bad indeed, but we'll have many cool new songs in the set!

Looking forward to seeing them at the Time To Rock Festival in Sweden in July.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Oh that festival looks so good! What bands will you check out besides UtA?

I will be at that Victoria show and it's my first time seeing them live. I'm ecstatic!!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

That's awesome, you'll have a great experience! What song are you looking forward hearing most?

Can't wait to see UTA in Chicago in Sept. Hopefully they will do a headliner later and tour the Midwest like St Louis, Indy, Nashville too.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

I have a feeling there will be plenty more tours coming in 2025, but for now: Legions of Metal fest this weekend and then the show in September is what's on the plan for Chicago. Hope you get to see them! Have you seen them before?

I hope I get to see Britney Sing some time on this tour before I die of cancer... Or even if I survive...

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

💛💛💛

It's absolutely amazing to see how far this band has come in the past 7 years I have been a fan of them (since Apex). Some of the coolest people you could ever meet, and they never disappoint to put on a good show. They may work a day job still, but to me, they're big in our eyes because of just how they treat their fans. Band to fan interaction is the true life changer. Also, I am completely in shock and awe still almost 2 days later, being one of the two winners of the canvas print from preordering the album. Thanks again for the awesome interview, following up on the one from post Mad With Power 6!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Congratulations on being a winner! Glad you enjoyed this and the previous interview! Lots of UtA content on this channel for you ;) What will you do with the canvas? A special spot in mind?

@Shinigami_19891

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Thank you! I have watched quite a few of your videos with them! Yes, I plan on putting the canvas on my wall near the special art panel I bought off eBay that was used in the Abyss artwork (for vinyls, it would be Side A of the lyrics sheet, and for jewelcase CDs, it's the liner card behind the CD)

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@Shinigami_19891 that's awesome!

Great interview!! Thank you!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤘

The people who are mad about the AI usage clearly don't understand the message behind the song, and they don’t understand the theme behind the album.

Can not wait for the Adelaide show.

@BelgianJasper

26 күн бұрын

Will be epic! Let us know how it went!

I'll be in Denver for the show!!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Awesome!

Sept. in Cleveland, already have ticket, wanting to see The Archers, since show with DragonForce in '20 was cancelled.. Have since seen DF and the other 2, Visions of Atlantis, and drove to D.C. to see Noora/battle Beast and wow! But The Archers is the one i really wanted to see, and playing with Powerwolf 🙂

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Awesome! That'll be a great experience when you finally get to see them 🤘 hoping for a specific song? I hope it wasn't Apex or Wind... 😅

@karlsetterberg5940

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Hmm, Apex ;-( .. so many, Awakening is my fav.!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@karlsetterberg5940 I'm pretty sure they'll play that one 👊😉

Just BOUGHT two tickets for me and my friend to see you at the DOWN UNDER tour! infact your brisbane show is playing in a venue that closes LITERALLY THE MONTH AFTER. THE ZOO IS A MOST LOVED VENUE OF BRISBANE! FORGET THE BIGGER VENUES! THE ZOO IS WHERE ITS AT!!!!!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Wow sounds like it'll be an unforgettable show! What song are you most excited about to hear?

Play Apex for an encore!

great interview, thank you for this. And thank you UTA for continuing to not just create and put out amazing releases, but creating brilliant aural landscapes and storytelling. Yes you are worth it.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the interview! There are many more with them on the channel, hope you'll check those out 👊

Long Live The Matriarch Long May She Reign

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

I know right...!? :)

Really wish they'd come to Texas!! I have to travel to FL to see them

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Have you seen them before? If not, they're worth that trip ;)

@JonathanHanma04

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper I have not! But I've wanted to for years since I first heard apex in 2019! And I've watched a video of faster than light live...absolutely beautiful

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@JonathanHanma04 well I hope it works out for you to see them soon! It'll be a great experience 👊

Such a great band, too long a Northwest secret weapon. They will be reaching so many new audiences!!

Looking forward to seeing UTA in Philly with that other band Powerwulf!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 next time it'll be UtA headlining ;)

@user-gl5dq2dg1j

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper I'd be tickled if Attila learned one of their songs, say Dark General.

What is the name of the “science” KZread channel she mentioned?

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Kurzgesagt

That's hard to hear Brittney. Apex is my favorite album so far. I sinceretly hope to continue to hear those tracks performed live.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

They'll continue to play some hits of the album, but the 8+ min title track... it has to go...

@hoopunit7776

Ай бұрын

The 8 min. title track is THE hit of the album. Hate, hate , hate to see it axed.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@hoopunit7776 well, when they grow to headliner status for larger shows they'll be able to play loner sets and maybe they'll bring it back... It gets harder with every album (especially when Apex has quite a few hits with Cleanse, Awakening, 10,000, ...)... What songs do you think they should swap out instead?

@databloom70

Ай бұрын

@@hoopunit7776 Maybe down the road they'll do a tour where they will play just Apex and Abyss in their entirety. That would be SO epic!

I am so looking forward to the new album and hopefully, they can make it back out to Toronto again this year I would love to see them again. That Lutharo Paladin UTA show was sick last year

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

That show was great! You can find a live show report and backstage interviews with all bands on my channel if you're interested 🤘looks like we'll have to wait until 2025 to see them in Toronto tho 🤔

@ryanh9577

Ай бұрын

Oh for sure I am pretty sure I watched those videos last year they were great. I figured it most likely will be 2025 I was hoping for late 2024 but I highly doubt it.@@BelgianJasper

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@ryanh9577 well, maybe we can convince them to do a few more Central/Eastern Canadian shows after they wrap up the tour with Powerwolf!

@ryanh9577

Ай бұрын

I don't think I have that kind of pull lol @@BelgianJasper

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

@@ryanh9577 don't sell yourself short :) I'm sure they'd sell out another show here in December!

Man. I would love to see you guys playing a whole headliner show in middle-europe, somewhere around Austria or Germany some time.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

🤘🤘🤘

UTA = best ever!!! This album took a few complete critical listening sessions for me to truly appreciate how great it really is. While it's different than the predecessors, this album is no less genius than ever. As for some of the critics, they're totally full of it and likely gave a quick once over before forming opinions. Huge mistake. Hoping to see UTA live one day!! Come to Hawaii? Even just to visit? 😅

@BelgianJasper

6 күн бұрын

Well... Tell all your friends to overwhelm your local show promoters with requests for UtA and it'll happen 😉 when they come, what songs do you want them to definitely play?

@erichieger7386

6 күн бұрын

@@BelgianJasper from the past... Call Me Immortal

Brittany seems very generous and genuine....lovely..😊

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

🤘🤘🤘

Noooooooo the wind that shapes the land is gone ? Apex too ? I've been waiting to be able to see UTA for so long now and these songs wont be there anymore... This day is bittersweet

@BelgianJasper

29 күн бұрын

Well... Those two songs combined is like 16 minutes of new material...

@seijhik

29 күн бұрын

@@BelgianJasper They just had to play 16 minutes longer... I fail to see the problem here ;) More seriously, I've wanted to see them live for almost a decade or more now and hearing that some of my favorite songs are slowly disappearing from the setlist even though i never got to see them live is sad... I can't (even though i considered it) travel to canada "just" for a show, sadly^^

I wonder if the novel "WE" by Zamyatin has been an influence for Phantoma ?

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Great question! I'll definitely check with Brittney 👍

And I thought, I had imposter syndrome... 🙂 Every time I hear that they still have day jobs, I'm amazed! Come on, people, we can do this: buy more records, buy more tickets. UTA deserve to fully concentrate on their craft!! 🤘🤘

Seeking the Vengance is soo catchy, you can sing it whole day

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

And I promise you: it's not even the catchiest one on the new album ;) did you preorder your copy of Phantoma?

😂 we want pictures and singing with Archers😅 beer selfies and jumping

Literally my favorite band. Makes me sad they have to have day jobs. I wish they got the recognition they deserve

Such a cool person but omg they are cutting Apex from their setlist!!! I've been looking forward to seeing that live since it came out and I'm seeing them next month!!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

I feel for you and am excited at the same time! What songs are you most excited about hearing??

12089 .. The alternative purpose for this number by her is that it is the zip code for the Hoosick new york township... This rural place believes they are the center of the universe and they may be right.

The new album is great for playing while driving hard, In your car

I don’t mind that they used AI for the video, especially since they cited the and got permission from the artist that gave them the inspiration. Now, if they used AI to write the songs, that’s where I draw the line. Let’s hope that metal artists never let that happen!

@DrThemoWorm

25 күн бұрын

I don't think AI is at a place yet where you can pump out decent songs with it, at least not that I've seen. A lot of it comes out pretty generic.

OH MY GOD I only just watched this and found out that you're coming to AUSTRALIA... See you in Sydney, I'll bring my camera. :)

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy the show 👊

When I found out UtA was coming to NZ I think I burst something. And I may or may not have bullied my friend who had never heard of them to go with me. Patience is one of my virtues but man is it stretched waiting for June.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

I'm so excited for you!! I hope the show will be everything you ever hoped for. What is the one song you can't wait to hear?

@Cbyneorne

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper Wind That Shapes The Land would have been nice, but 'apparently' it's too long haha. Honestly I'm not sure what I would like to hear the most, I'm fond of pretty much everything. Apex is my favourite album, so maybe False Walls or Call Me Immortal, but I'm looking forward to new stuff I don't know by heart too.

last time you play Apex on the tour, right?

The AI backlash is exactly for the reason she brings up that it is suddenly everywhere and people don't want it. So people are already fed up with AI and thus get emotional very quickly on the subject. I personally wish we could put AI back into Pandora's box but I also know it won't happen. In this case with the subject matter itself being AI I think it's OK

Dropping The Wind That Shapes The Land.... man that sucks.

What is the "AI controversy"? I don't get it. What did they do?

@BelgianJasper

18 күн бұрын

Long story short: some of the album's artwork, some lyrics, and the first music video were created by AI causing some people to complain

The fact that Unleash the Archers members still have day jobs proves that something is very wrong in the music industry.

She can tell any haters to suck butt . She is one champion chick and a great Musician . Writes back such respectful mails and is Canada's finest . Ancient Metal Guy / Australia . Cheers fellow losers .

🤪

It’s kind of nuts to think of anyone thinking this band is small potatoes. They’re the reason I got back into metal, period. Listening to other metal is almost just a thing I do in between listening to them.

@BelgianJasper

16 сағат бұрын

When did you discover them?

Don't say that. That you'll never jam Apex again. This is blasphemous. We love you out here!

Accept and Queensryche have both released AI music videos....

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Almost every band uses AI in some way shape or form 🤷‍♂️

Heavy and fast is where it`s at. ULTA must go hard and fast! Mellow is everywhere and it is boring. Go hard and fast and you will rule the world!!!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Well... I've heard the whole album and I promise you'll get you full of fast and heavy. But it's a journey, some mellow breaks as well, otherwise it would indeed be boring

I love the band's music but I am not a fan of AI anything. I'm not even sure I like the concept of this new album either. The song's I've heard I really like though.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Well... In a few days you'll have the whole album to digest and explore and you can make up your mind then 👊😉

@StephenCorey0608

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper I'm excited!

Ok I get it Wind that shapes the land is too long, but please don’t stop playing Apex. 😢

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

I feel you.. but those 2 songs combined is 17+ minutes a.k.a. the same length as the three new singles.. more songs will be cut once the album is out and the band starts to play more than the singles I'm afraid

@stephandodson5827

Ай бұрын

Or until they are playing mass arena’s playing 2 to 3 hour sets to feed their hungry fans. Lol

So. Is Phantoma The Matriarch? Sorry to hear that Brittney doesn't read comments but I understand how bad it is. All the best to all of them.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Well... It's a new story in a new universe... But I'll let you draw your own conclusion after reading all the lyrics haha 😅

I loved the AI in Green & Glass. it was flipping sick af!

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Is it also your favorite single so far?

@jasonwarbird

Ай бұрын

@@BelgianJasper I think so!

Honestly don't think the new album is even close musicly to Apex.

Story makes enough sense for Phantoma's confusion, but did we as a species just stop reporting news on the internet at some point? You can watch or read the news for 5 minutes and know it's not Hugh Manatee's best, lmao.

A.I. --- You know, Within Temptation,and some other bands have been using AI gererated videos for over a year now in their music videos. I don't think they received any real backlash other than the fact that a lot of people prefer to see the actual band (hott Sharon) rather than Artificial imagery, Or computer. Generated fscsimile. I say do both.

@DrThemoWorm

25 күн бұрын

I recall Ren using AI for one of his music videos too, didn't hear about any backlash for him either.

Plesae don't tell people that Izotope exists in a lot of studios...

That would be depressing

Brittney, you have nothing to apologize for! People will find a way to criticize a video of puppies and kittens. Ignore the noise. I personally find AI both intriguing and frightening. While I don't necessarily support it's total integration into society, or the idea of making human kind dependent on it; it has it's uses if done in a responsible way. I think the song and video are great.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

Oh god no, not puppies and kittens!!!! 😉

This method of using AI, if the art used to train the model is licensed, is just a tool that acts like a video filter. The same folks freaking out also wouldn't think twice about using SnapChat filters.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

100%

unlike europe, at least canada has great dental care. what a beauty, and a masterful smile to boot. and i don't mean aboot. thats a pun about about.

The album is literally about ai what is the problem

Honestly, at this point, artists need to look in the mirror and ask themselves if they treat their clients right. Because I honestly think UtA did things right, by doing them ethically. On the other hand, when Vtubers want artists to do something, and they literally overload themselves with clients, all because they want to use a hobby as though its a job -- at that point, I have no empathy for a group of entitled people who make all the promises in the world, and then fail to deliver. Because when you treat a hobby like a business, and fail to consider the logistics of what you're doing as a business, you can't expect innovations like AI to not affect what you're doing. In other words, if you're an artist that got mad at what UtA and Within Temptation has done, either get good and make what you do matter so it can compete, or expect AI to replace you. Because right now, artists and other creatives are where manufacturing workers were 20, 25 years ago, when the claim was that robots were going to replace human factory workers, and the only workers that would remain as human workers were maintenance workers and programmers. Guess what? That didn't happen. Did businesses and corporations trim human workforces? Yes -- in exchange for the up-front costs of robot workers, such as robot welders. But even now, a true automated factory has yet to be built and operated where 100% of floor workers are robots and not humans. And AI art, whether fixed image or music video, will go the same way. And bands like Unleash the Archers will still, even now, need human input and criticism to "polish and finish" both albums and music videos. I personally like the video for Green & Glass, and think that it was well done. I'm looking forward to hearing about the tour, and to finally get to listen to Phantoma come May 10. And Jasper, well done as always on the interview, as you get to do something not a lot of us plebs get to do: Have a fun conversation with an artist or vocalist we enjoy. So thanks to you for what you do as well.

@BelgianJasper

Ай бұрын

I appreciate your appreciation 🤘🤘 I'm glad you enjoyed this conversation (yes, I'm very lucky I get to have these chats) and I hope I'll continue to earn all of your interest in these interviews and my channel! Rock on 👊

Why can´t just people enjoy music and not constantly yap about some made up issues?

@BelgianJasper

26 күн бұрын

💯

@DrThemoWorm

25 күн бұрын

Such is the nature of the internet. We'd all do well to touch some grass every now and then.

Rock is walls of amps and cool stage performance. You look boring live so work on that. The fans want big shows with big theatrics. Work on that. It will pay off big!!!!! As a guitar player with skills I understand the need to focus on the music but it can be done with more pazzaz than you have now on stage. The songs are great but the show is lacking pazzaz. Don`t just stand there and sing or play. That is not fun to watch. We want BIG showmanship and big stage performance. It is hard to do but you are performers now so you must big up the show for the fans. It will pay off like you never dreamed!!! Ask KISS!! THEY HAD LAME SONGS BUT BIG THEATRICS!! The showmanship is the key to success. I love you all so go for it!! Forget about the world and the problems in it. Go on stage and kick some serious ass and you will be the next big thing!! You can be the escape from the world. That is what music has always been. Those who do it best make the big bucks!!!!

Support real Graphic Artists and Illustrators. AI is a cheap cheat that corporations will exploit in favor of a healthy bottom line. Creatives WILL lose their livelihood if we show the 1% we don't care and just except AI. It goes beyond the arts, multiple sectors are and will be deeply hurt by AI used for greed. I love UTA too, but being a fan does not excuse the AI issue. One art form (music) cheating another (illustration/animation) is egregious. Don't put your head in the sand, do your own research on the this issue. It might just be coming for your job next.

@johnathon007

Ай бұрын

They paid an artist to make all of the art that the AI used. People need to quit being whiny morons.

@robertpace4913

Ай бұрын

@@johnathon007 Thank you for adding such a thoughtful statement to the conversation. You need to read more about the controversy and how the AI they used works. The resulting video was not 100% his art alone. Also, paying a single artist but still using AI to build the animation does not change the issue at hand.

Brittney when will you post a graphic novel would love to see your stories on the page