Unleash the archers-Awakening reaction

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Coming up! - G

@robinclaidlaw

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, Awakening, and also Legacy, and Faster than light. For a start 😁

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Robin Laidlaw we’ve got Awakening coming up soon! - G

@kalefu

3 жыл бұрын

Play It Again with Mike and Ginger can’t wait 😊

@MrHws5mp

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeandGinger Yeah, Awakening is the 'for musicians' video, _especially_ bass guitar... ;-)

Legend has it that Bruce Dickinson and Ronnie James Dio conjured a daughter of Metal. They bestowed upon her the name of Brittney Slayes, and that is what she does. UTA is my favorite metal band. And that is primarily due to Brittney. The vocal range on this woman is incredible. Y'all would probably enjoy Awakening, Tonight We Ride, and Ten Thousand Against One (very underrated song).

@Ruby_Ramone

3 жыл бұрын

My family loves the turning up the epic Ten Thousand Against One in the car 🤘

@AK47HEAVYMETAL83

2 жыл бұрын

She lives up to her last name, she definitely “slays!” 🤘🏽😛🤘🏽

@canadiangopher4443

7 ай бұрын

my fave metal band as well, but for me its because of the drummer.

Great reaction. Since you are Canadian the two of you should do a reaction to Unleash The Archers cover of the song Northwest Passage. It's really good. The video can throw you off somewhat until you realize that it is showing the band going through alternate and converging realities. Good stuff. :-)

You will love their song "Cleanse the Bloodlines".

Thanks for reacting to one of my new favorite bands! They just released a new video today for "Legacy" -- definitively worth a look (and a reaction).

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Will check it out! - G

Well guys, you have opened Pandora's box of metal goodness. This was the first release of four videos on their new album Abyss. Legacy was a video that dropped this morning in fact and this album is the second of a two release concept we like to call the Immortal Saga. Apex was the first part released in 2017 and Awakening is the gold standard in reaction circuits. Abyss is their 5th studio album and they also have an EP that did a remake of Northwest Passage and Heartless World by the Canadian band Teaze...way back in 79. Hope to see more UtA on this channel as you will not be disappointed!!

@trmn8r677

3 жыл бұрын

Apex and Abyss are the two best albums that I've heard in about 30 years!!! 🤟👍🤙

IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME! ABYSS Open my eyes in a daze How long has it been? Am I so out of place? Warmth I can no longer feel My mountain is gone, I'm surrounded by steel The strangest of structures arises ahead, seems to be held up by nothing Where have I gone, do I dream? How can the stars be all I can see? Dark embrace Has someone awakened me? Please show your face Cold and quiet space Out so far beyond stars and the sun, filling my heart up with wonder, unknown Now, to the edge of imagination, open my eyes to phenomenon, and hope Feverishly I explore Searching for someone, there has to be more I can't be the only one here My path always guides me, there's nothing to fear Then why do I feel so immensely alone, this can't be the end of my story Onward I go once again, fighting my way to my final breath Into the abyss Out so far beyond stars and the sun, filling my heart up with wonder, unknown Now, to the edge of imagination, open my eyes to phenomenon, and hope Summon the strength of millenniums past, forged by the fire and flame I am the weapon of empires vast, Immortal is more than a name Cry into the chasm ahead, into to the sky never ending, although Time will tell if I'm worthy of it, a future of final transcending, alone

They realeased a version of northward passage, it is really cool

@PittDaddy

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely check this one out!

@ChrisPage68

3 жыл бұрын

Northwest Passage.

im instantly in love with this band..omg..love your reaction

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :) - G

Unleash the Archers "Soulbound" is a must!

Apex and Abyss are concept albums telling a single story, and they are both AMAZING IMO. Other tracks to look out for would be their cover of Northwest Passage, Awakening, Tonight We Ride, Legacy, Soulbound, Faster Than Light, (basically everything they've done). Top tracks IMO to react to would be Apex, and The Wind That Shapes The Land - but there isn't a music video for either, so there aren't many reations.

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

We plan to do Awakening next, but we certainly will not stop there 👍🏻 - G

such a warm and very strong is the voice of that one holy belting this will make someone feel awesome when maybe they already do that kind of energy they have with this music is pretty incredible female empowerment anyone or just human empowerment that works too

Enjoyed the reaction, Brittany is such an awesome singer and also a really cool person that seems very nice and also humble. If you guys are Canadian you must check out their version of Northwest Passage

I absolutely agree, Getty Lee sounds like a shrieking harpy on a whisky bender to me as well.

Thanks for your reaction, They are a great band, so humble and down to earth. There's a story behind the tracks which span across albums continuing the story on. I only found them after a reactor listened to Awakening which I believe you have queued up for the near future. Looking forward to the future reactions.

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely planning to do Awakening soon! But we won’t be stopping there. We love these guys ❤️ - G

Awesome so glad you guys tried them out! I love good old fashioned power metal and they caught my attention as I follow Napalm Records on KZread for different types of metal and was so glad I clicked on one of their songs. I was hooked immediately!! And Brittney Slayes the singer does reactions to reactions ... so who knows, you might catch her eye right back. ;)

So happy that you finally got to listening to UTA. Their last two albums are concept albums and every song is a chapter in the story. Songs to definitely react to are: Awakening Soul bound Tonight we ride Faster than light Test your metal And, well.... the rest of their discography. Amazing band even if only Britney and Scott are the only ones from their original squad, they always work with fantastic musicians and are very creative. Thanks again for great reaction

@wowhead1

3 жыл бұрын

brit and scott might be technically the only ones from the original lineup, but grant and andrew have been there for the better part of a decade now so it's really only the bass situation that's concerning "lineup wise"

You guys have discovered two of my favorite bands...UTA and Nightwish! Two amazing bands fronted by vocal goddesses

Love the stargate reference, quality progamme, also UTA are epic

I come back here at least once a week to watch this reaction. I love watching peoples first listen to Unleash The Archers. Mike right off the bat, nailed it with his observation of their sound being rich. Their sound quality really picked up on the Apex(2017) album, and then got even better on this album Abyss(2020). Their earlier stuff is awesome as well, but the mix quality wasn't as good before they signed to Napalm Records in 2015. Also, at the end, Mike pointed out the synth on this song. It is actually a "new" addition to their sound for the Abyss album. The storyline started as Fantasy(land based setting) on Apex, and moved to sci-fi for the second part of the story on Abyss, as it is set in space; hence the lyric "My mountain is gone, I'm surrounded by steel" (instead of waking up in his mountain lair like he did in Awakening, this time he awoke on a spaceship). The synth really drives home that sci-fi vibe and works so well on this album. Ginger, don't worry, I'm not a fan of Rush either, don't feel bad haha. Your comment of calling them old fashioned metal is on point. They really bring that feel, while also incorporating a newer metal vibe, which really sets them apart from a lot of newer bands now days. Also, i cant get enough of your reaction everytime you hear Brittney's wails hahaha

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Glad you’re enjoying it! We really love this band. ❤️ - G

Nice reaction ! The song 'Awakening' is by far the one of UtA most reacted to and it's a masterpiece of modern powermetal. But as Ronald already commented, their just (today !) premiered video to the song 'Legacy' is also a strong recommendation.

Welcome to UtA family... There is so much to react from UtA, just don't know where to start.. AWAKENING should be next, in fact u can choose any song, u won't be disappointed... Greetz from Germany

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Awakening is definitely the next one on our list! We both really enjoyed them. - G

Believe UTA are from Vancouver, same home town as Devin Townsend....and if you don't know that name yet, well that's another really deep rabbit hole of goodness! Cheers!

Loved the Lee Aaron reference there Mike - Metal Queen indeed. I have the LP and I really did have a flashback to being a teenage metalhead in the 80s. PS you gotta love a redhead and Ginger is 🔥

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

😁😏 - G

Epica just dropped a brand new track and it is awesome! (and pretty heavy) 😀 EPICA - Abyss of Time (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

I saw! I think we’ll be taking a look at it this weekend! - G

Unleash the Archers are great - Brittney writes the lyrics, the albums tells a story about an immortal. Great reaction to a band from your own backyard :-)

Hi, if you really wanna get an idea of her (Brittney's) full range then have a look at "Tonight we ride" - Unleash The Archers

Hey Mike and Ginger! I just wanted to say: IMMORTAL IS MORE THAN A NAME!! 🤘🤘

This band is great and has been around for a while now. Their first few albums have a old school power metal sound (ie: Iron Maiden type) and their last 2 albums have been a bit more melodic. Still power metal though. Lead singer Brittany Slays can do an amazing range with her voice, but her extended high notes and can send your soul outside of your body with joy. Definitely look into more songs. A couple that I can recommend would be: “Tonight we Ride,” “Test your Metal,” “Awakening,” “Cleanse the Bloodlines,” “Faster then Light,” just to name a few. Enjoy and hold on tight!

Epica just released a new single, "Abyss in time". It is pretty good

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

We recorded a reaction to that one today! Will be releasing in the next day or two 😁 - G

More Unleash the archers please! listen to "Tonight we ride"

Thanks!!!

First video I'm watching of yours, really enjoyed the genuine reactions to the song/video. UTA are my favorite band, so I always like to see different perspectives on their music. You should react to their song "The Wind That Shapes The Land".

Nice react guys! I'm right there with you on Rush, Ginger. I recommend Awakening and Apex (which I just heard yesterday for the first time) for next UTA tracks.

Nice reaction. 'Blind and Frozen' by beast in black would be great. 80' s style metal with a brilliant singer. Good to see you people react to hardrock/metal.

im liking this video just because of UTA!!!!!

Speaking of the kind of retro-80's metal feel to this one, if you really want to hear UTA channel their inner-80's headbanging metalheadedness (not sure if that is a real word or not...), check out "Test Your Metal" off the album that preceded "Apex," 2015 "Time Stands Still." ... If it hasn't been suggested already below... Probably not many fans' best-liked album. Regardless, of what you label the band and their music, UTA just kick's metal-arse. "Tonight We Ride" is another great track and video off that album. Apex is such a good album from UTA and it is hard to pick a favorite tune, but if you twisted my arm, it would probably be "Cleanse the Bloodlines," and another great video as well. Going back to their sophomore debut, "Demons of the Astrowaste," I'd recommend "General of the Dark Army." And if you want to be a first for the channel, I don't believe anyone has reacted to a song of the band's debut studio LP, "Behold the Devastation," although I could be wrong about that. Off that album, I would recommend "Eat What You Kill" and "Black Goat of the Woods. Anyway, enjoy your reactions, subbed, and hope you continue to dive down the UTA rabbit hole. If you do, enjoy the journey.

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

We really did! We will definitely be checking out more from them ❤️ - G

Agree radio plays mostly insignificant music (at least in the US). Amazing bands like UtA, Nightwish, Epica, Kamelot, Edguy, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Dragonforce, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, Avantasia, etc. are never played. I haven't listened to radio in over a decade.

If you want to react to another Canadian then list to Devin Townsend singing Kingdom at emgtv. Amazing performance from an amazing artist.

It exists only one Metal Queen and this is Doro.

If you need any Radio station recommendations for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Get Siriusxm and listen to Sirius Octane, Liquid Metal, Ozzy's Boneyard, Turbo and Lithium. There's also some new Rock stations that are popping up on there too.

Please more UTA! Recommend Awakening, Cleanse the bloodlines, General of the dark army to begin with.

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely will do! - G

Edge102 is a god awful radio station 🤣 they would never play music this good on there. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Reading through the comments, i noticed you'll be doing Awakening soon. I will leave a comment there that puts that song, and this songs lyrics into context. Abyss(album title) is album number 2 of a two cd long epic fantasy story. Apex is the album where there story originated, and Awakening is chapter 1 of that story. Now that I know you're in the GTA, i can say hello from Brampton 😎🤘🇨🇦

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Ahoy! We lived in Brampton for years! Moved out to horse country a while ago 😊 You are absolutely right about Edge 102. I haven’t been able to listen to it for years. - G

@Z_TPI

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeandGinger fellow Bramptonians 🤣 i was at 410/bovaird(across from Trinity Commons) for 17 years. I'm on the north end, Mayfield/410 area now. So much quieter. Not going stir crazy from the sirens anymore haha. But nothing beats being fully out of the city. You guys made the smart move!

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Z TPI Mike used to live in Professor’s Lake. Our last house was in the Bovaird/Williams Pkwy area. We’re out Caledon way, now. 🤜🏻🤛🏻 - G

Oh hell ya, UTA! Tonight we ride, Awakening, General of the dark army, Cleanse the bloodlines, or test your metal are other great ones. Btw if you guys ever get a chance to see them live, definitely won’t be disappointed.

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

They’re on our radar now! - G

@scottgarboden4529

3 жыл бұрын

Test your metal is incredibly good.

Awesome reaction !! May I suggest... From Their Album "Apex" ( Awakening / Full Band Play Through ) ( Cleanse The Bloodlines ) From the Album this comes from "Abyss" ( Soul Bound ) (Faster Than Light ) ( Legacy )//// the Whole Album is INCREDIBLE !!!! Older songs/vids ( The General Of The Dark Army ) ( Time Stands Still ) ( Test Your Metal ) ( Tonight We Ride ) { all official of course} And of others have mentioned ( Northwest Passage ) and (Heartless World ).. both covers on Their E.P. If You do not know who they are .... the recent 2 Albums are a concept Epic Tale penned by Brittney..... and executed masterfully by Unleash The Archers !!!! If You Both "dive in" It"s Incredible !!! Cheers!!

we have a couple of rock channels on this side of the pond.and i second martin on awakening

So much for me asking you to react to Rush. Thanks for the heads up. You know a lot of people would say it is Un-Canadian not to like Rush. Just kidding Geddy Lees voice is not for everyone.

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

😅 I know. I’m afraid I’m not a very good Canadian. I don’t like maple, hockey, or Tim Horton’s 🤣 - G

@2727rogers

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeandGinger The next thing you will tell me is you don't like Neil Young, Stompin' Tom Connors or Tommy Hunter either. Yes I am that old.

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

2727rogers I like Stompin’ Tom. But you really don’t want to hear how I feel about Neil Young 🤣 - G

@MrHws5mp

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree - I love Rush, but Geddy's voice is definitely a deal-breaker for some. Me and a couple of mates in school: *singing Rush (badly)* Choir Master: "Isn't that a bit high for you lads?" Us: "We're singing it two octaves down..."

@ChrisPage68

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeandGinger You better not diss The Littlest Hobo or Alanis Morrisette or they'll deport you! 😋 ❤️

Dreamcrusher is so far their best song.

@mattkandel2449

3 жыл бұрын

That Dr. Light productions live in Montreal version is like their only good live video. I wish they could get some HQ live vids since their gaining popularity

@trmn8r677

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, "The Wind that Shapes the Land"

@trmn8r677

3 жыл бұрын

...Not that I'm being critical, everything they do is great!!!

@tannera3963

3 жыл бұрын

I really love that song now, and am sad to say I had to warm up to it and it was one of the last to make it onto my playlist. But I was hooked in immediately upon hearing Awakening, and it was just such a different sound.

legacy is their latest and its GOAT

Radio stations world wide are like that. Used to listen to the radio a lot, but soon realised they all were playing the same recycled stuff. That's what I like about reaction channels. They take me out of my comfort zone. That's how I found Alter Bridge. I think probably the best band around. From Florida but bigger in Europe because they don't fit the stereotypical radio vibe. Give them a try a some stage. Won't be disappointed "Alter Bridge Blackbird Live From Amsterdam" kzread.info/dash/bejne/fImcmrCIhLqXh9Y.html I think the best live version out there in KZread. Some purists only like their studio stuff (which is phenomenal). I like it all👍🏻 That's where I am with Rush as well. Geddy's voice doesn't do it for me👍🏻👍🏻

@orion351us

3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention Alter Bridge's metalingus was used for the wrestler Edge's ring entrance.

@bazkeen

3 жыл бұрын

@@orion351us Sure was👍🏻👍🏻

@orion351us

3 жыл бұрын

@@bazkeen you an edge fan as well? The Brood had the best music of any wrestling group, prove me wrong :D

@bazkeen

3 жыл бұрын

@@orion351us Have enjoyed it from the 80's on👍🏻👍🏻

@orion351us

3 жыл бұрын

@@bazkeenmy aunt and uncle worked for the WWF, I grew up in it in the 80s. Want to continue this discussion on like discord?

Unleash the Archers studio version Awakening a must do. I’m also a 66 year old metal/head who doesn’t like Rush vocals, their compositions are amazing but that voice fails it for me! Great Job!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

😘🤘🏻 - G

I dont know if you already did but you need to listen to Awakening After searching your channel name and the bands name, i see that you did. Freaking awesome

@MikeandGinger

2 жыл бұрын

It WAS freaking awesome 👍🏻 - G

Brittney likes to watch reaction videos where people comment on their videos. You may both appear on her channel soon, where she reacts to reactors. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGSW1sGneMjTmJc.html

So Mike, why aren't you wearing a Renaissance Faire outfit like Ginger is. Get with it bro.

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

In my Seinfeld voice “but he doesn’t want to be a pirate!” 😉 - G

@orion351us

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeandGinger he looks more like a Scotsman that needs to wear a kilt.

@MikeandGinger

3 жыл бұрын

Michael Monroe that would be nice! 😉 - G

@MrHws5mp

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeandGinger Pity - I can lend him a pirate shirt.... ;-)

@ChrisPage68

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeandGinger Who doesn't want to be a pirate? What kind of crazy talk is thaaat? (was that Canadian enough?) 🤦 MIKE: "That's not rational.."

This video is quite distracting it is so much more enjoyable to just drive around in your car and hear it play off the stereo ... loud. But it is best heard by listening to waking dreams first so Play Tracks 1 and 2 together. And then follow up with track four which is Legacy

Radio only plays bands who have sold there souls to the big record companies