I love your breakdown. As an anti-theistic, absurdo-nihilistic person my self, this song feeds the hollow of my nothingness.

No commentary about the drums? The difference between Darkside and other exponents of the genre is that he doesn´t focus only in the rhythmic aspect of the song structure, but the melody itself; He creates a second layer of melody which is there, but you have to focus on it for hearing. Both, drums and lyrics, are what made this band to sound so fresh nowadays.

Darkside is such a dope drummer.

love to see you like Mgła:) cheers from Poland guys!

New Mgla?! MY BODY IS READY.

Yeah, gotta agree with Vin. In black metal, the wall of sound that trem picking makes is basically a cacophony of eerie sound that often is used as a canvas or backdrop to the other elements of the song (namely the vocals). Mgla does this exceptionally well.

Its my favorite Band. Lyrics and Instrumentals are genius, and so meaningfull. Mgla just killed it, as always. And the Reaction here was just amazing. Thanks for the explanation of some Lines.

Vin and Sori, Thanks for explaining the lyrics so clearly. They're not a typical Black Metal band singing about the devil's dominance. Their lyrics are on social changes, people's doubts and nihilism of the world nowadays. Cheers from Poland 🇵🇱 You are very popular here (you know, we live in an extremely religious country 😀).

The way mgla write their guitar parts always blows my mind. The overtones of the harmony and the undertones of the dissonance work together to evoke a sense of hopeful melancholy, and the perfectly poetic nihilism in the lyrics is a thing of pure beauty. Plus darkside's drumming just moves everything along at a furious pace. Listening to mgla is comfort food to me - the comfort of knowing that nothing matters, but that's ok. EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OK

I'm already addicted to this track. Great video guys! Much Love & Respect!

Mgła gives me hope.

your enthusiasm makes me so happy, vin!

imagine being denied a mgla concert in germany because of antifa. happened to me. never was this mad towards them. "missed the right tree" donated my ticket money towards mgla though.. always will support them.

Powerful music. I very much align with Vin's interpretation of the lyrics, minus one point regarding the line "So that the hoax can proceed, ever sidewards." I understood this line to mean that the hoax of human existence follows a path neither forward (heaven/salvation) nor back (hell/damnation), but rather in an irrelevant direction that inevitably leads to nothingness. I can vouch for Vin's assertion that the lyrics of this song are the embodiment of a nihilistic world view void of faith. I think M's writing is a significant part of Mgła's reach, as I find his lyrics to be immediately and profoundly relatable, and believe many others feel the same.

Fucking kings of mature Black Metal are back after 4 looooong years of unbearable hibernation! Every second was worth the wait! Their pale crown of nihilist majesty is kept over their haunting head. Everything that consolidated them as one-of-a-kind musical crafters is there: the detailed and fruitful usage of cymbals, "tsunamic" guitar riffs that delivers all the meaninglessness of our earthly journey in this scorched world and the lyrics... ah... the lyrics... these are a chapter by their own... for me, it is one of their best poetic approaches of their thematics. I am in awe! I just need this album for yesterday!!!

I have never heard such beautiful melodies before. Mgla are masters of the black metals genre. Rhythm and especially drumming is perfection and all albums are pure listening pleasure. The title is "Age of excuse" excelent chosen.Vin and Sori Age of excuse II is a good choice for your soundcheck....Mgla now and forever friends

I'm a native American from Albuquerque NM, I've Really enjoyed listening too magla, one of my favorite band from Poland. They're have talented musicians. Love to see them live someday.

Mgła is like vodka from Poland, there is no other! you dont must like black metal but when you listen Mgła you start like black metal :]

The best band of the last 15 years

this band revived black metal, pure geniuses

6:01 darkside slamming those cymbals it sounds like swords fighting

You should do a reaction to Advent Sorrows "pestilence shall come." Your analysis on finding a presence of God in these black metal songs has really made me rethink my faith when listening to them, instead of the obvious nihlistic points, maybe there really is a deeper meaning. Thank you.

Lyrics : The stench of zeitgeist Is the incense of discarded shrines As the corpses put on powder and rouge So that the hoax can proceed Ever sidewards A cheaped out incarnation into a shopworn sarx The soul congeals into a grimy lump Substance of the world, dreary and pale At the feet of a spirit detached Between the grinder and the abattoir Such are the landscapes of grief Grayness and glitz Glitter and gehinnom Between tedium and fright Such is the song of the nether world The hissing of rats And the jarring chants of angels A sacrifice to the gutter gods Squandered redemption, misplaced grace As an ailing mole burrowing in Eden Living, breathing, downfall Between the grinder and the abattoir Such are the landscapes of grief Grayness and glitz Glitter and gehinnom Between tedium and fright Such is the song of the nether world The hissing of rats And the jarring chants of angels It's a land of sun gone down In a comical grandeur A sluggish danse macabre Hyenas waltzing about Would a new flood please finally come? A real rain and an assortment of plagues And when all is said and done Even the Devil won't care enough to spit in the mud

i dont usually watch reaction videos, but for you guys' Mgła reaction, I make an excuse.

Plaga - Traby Zaglady It's really similar to Mgla, really good song!

Love Vins love for black metal

Love your reviews. And I love how much you are into this band, Vin. I too, am infatuated with this band.

Mgla are in my favorites.🤘 Good analysis of the song. When I was younger we were forced to go to church. I remember being really religious in the Christian sense but I kept having questions that no one wanted to answer(or could answer). Because it would force them to question their faith. As a kid I probably read the Bible more than the adults in your family so I noticed contradictions and such. I remember breaking down in my sophomore year of highschool because I couldn't keep ignoring things that I disagreed with. Friends didn't understand because they didn't come from a religious family. People just seem to not question things, no disrespect to them. I felt that I was somewhat disconnected from them so i would only go because it was somewhat of a family event. Plus I was a teenager. I feel that a lot of Black Metal guys were probably raised in a very religious or strict religious family. I feel that asking your child if they want to be a part of whatever religion you happen to be is more healthy than just forcing them. It just builds resentment. I don't hate Christians, and nihilism I don't believe in. I do hate those blind followers like Westboro Church or those people who say I'm going to Hell. Morals to me are more important to teach to my son because it's based on being a decent human being despite your religious affiliation or lack thereof. You can't force someone to believe or not to believe in something. Whatever path they choose is up to them. I'm more spiritual myself, I prefer to follow my heart as that tells me what's right. As a musician I see my purpose is making music people can relate to. (Also spreading good vibes when I go to a social gathering.) Because when I die they can still feel comfort or derive entertainment from it. Plus it makes me happy regardless. All the lil' things make me happy For me it's live life as you want, don't be terrible to others.

One of the greatest bands to exist.

Great reaction! Thank you! Kriegsmaschine - Residual Blight please!!!

I agree! When you lose your faith, this is it what you have left. I would add to music, that it is dark and it keeps continuing the same chords until there is the melodic part which of course sounds divine at that point. I really like the lyrics because of it those are like you guys said, very dark and about humanity. That's what I am following in my music also.

Wow! Great reaction/review, with great insight into the lyrics. Would absolutely love to see an interview.

Btw get into the icelandic black metal scene! I know you would LOVE Misþyrming for example. Their new album is getting rave reviews everywhere

Thx for our flag in the title, I'm from Poland and I really appreciate that! 👍🏻

Noice, it's amazing for me, that so many people from around the world feel that there is something really special about Mgła. Greets from PL;)

You actually say Mgła and not Mgla... RESPECT!

It´s just a pleasure to watch you listening to music i love too. I get tears in my eyes and feel connected. Thanks! Sometimes it´s little different things that make songs connect to you you can not explain with words. I totally agree with Vin in this case...again :)

Black metal is not really my cup of tee - but that drummer is good.

M is the Friedrich Nietzsche of our age.

I hope you will eventually react to all of the songs of Mgla's new album. I enjoy Vin's interpretation of the lyrics sm.

Kriegsmaschine - Residual Blight. It’s a side project of two members from Mgla

You guys shall check out Kriegsmaschine if you haven't already... it's another band of the guys playing in Mgła and since M is again the author of music and lyrics you can expect equally exceptional quality of both. I recommend you "None shall see redemption" song from the album "Enemy of man" for starters.

New album just came out today. Available on KZfaq and Bandcamp for now. You've got to react to AOE VI next. The last 4 minutes of that song will blow your minds.

MGLA is the soundtrack to my pointless existence. In their art, I feel an understanding of this that I dont get from the humans I encounter on a daily basis. I would like to get yalls take on the song Snakes And Vultures from what is often considered a MGLA rip off band, UADA. It also speaks to me very strongly. AMSG! 218

POLAND!!!

So will You react to Kriegsmaschine, also from Darkside and M? Two albums Enemy of Man and Apocalypticists are VERY GOOD !

I love this guy, he just explains how much I love Mgla

This is an amazing song again from MGLA! They are coming to Bulgaria on 22nd of September and I cannot wait to see them live!

What a review... You have faith and we have MGLA !! They keep doing their thing, I spent some them, with the man, they KICKED ass, all the best to you and them !!!

I think the "proceeding sideways" is about movement without progression. You neither come closer to a goal, neither you gain distance. It is a futile act. This fits perfectly to the repetitive and entrancing soundscape of Mgła.

You should try paying more attention to drummer in every Mgła song especially cymbals. You should try Kriegsmaschine Residual Blight. Wide project of Mgła, yet equally incredible.

Thank you for your analysis

The face-melting cymbal work on here, out of this world... For very discerning ears only.

Another great Polish black metal band is In Twilight's Embrace and their las album called Lawa. :) It's about Slavic ritual called Dziady (Forefathers' Eve). "Żywi nieumarli" for example :)

Wonderful song from a wonderful band! Love to hear your opinion on this!

My wife was exactly like her the first time she heard mgła and other black metal band she said to me oh its sound exactly the same all the time. To solve that problem i took her to a Mayhem show and the look she give me at the end of the show i knew exactly right at this moment she really begin understanding what was the Black metal since this show she is hook on Black metal. After Mayhem this yeas she saw Uada, Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Abigail williams ect ect and now like me she almost married to Black metal

I love how you guys hate SJW, "Progressivism", Political Correctness stuff. Seems like you guys are extremely open minded, non-sheep people. Keep killing it

I also was like you Vinn, a missionary for my church who taught, converted and baptized many, and I always enjoyed black metal lyrics although I didn’t share it’s beliefs. But All it takes is one happening to nullify your faith, for me it was a series of events. Anyways, MGŁA is the shit bruh ! If it wasnt for them I wouldn’t have discovered yalls page, and if it wasnt for this upload, I wouldn’t be headbanging to this new joint today 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

You guys should check out Windir - Journey to the End, Burzum - My Journey to the Stars, and Inquisition - Astral Path to Supreme Majesties.

And as we listen to the songs, our Egos writhe in spasms of insight

great review. Lyric interpretations starts at 21:09 thank you for sharing your toughts, it confirms some thoughts. Keep it up!

Mgla is my only and favorite band..salut from croatia split

Ok, I’m really baffled that you haven’t covered anything from Kriegsmaschine yet. Minding how much you enjoy Mgla, one would expect the guys either from trve kvlt or underground would have requested something already - what gives? :) I would be really interested in hearing your take on The Other Death from Kriegsmaschine’s latest album, Apocalypticists. In my humble opinion, that track has some of the most profound lyrics M. has ever written. Cheers!

WHAT?! New release. Damn, good thing I watch your vids

This album will be great. It will take me into a journey just as other Mgła albums. This is so simple and so perfect at one and the same time.

Just watched them live here in Bulgaria and it was the show of the year for me. They are great and I was able to even take a picture with them and my wife! The fact that Mikolaj writes and records the songs and the lyrics is amazing and the whole band is a well greased machine! Greetings and thank you for the great reaction videos!

Guys please continue with your videos for ever love you so much ♥️

Pozdrowienia z Polski.

author of graphic is Zbigniew Bielak - this one who created last Ghost album cover :) good for Mgła :)

Well done, guys! Awesome song, timely video! Well done, Village!

Nargaroth - Seven tears are flowing to the river

they take the worst and most human aspect human and mock it, I love this band.

I wish he would review more songs from the album, crazy how he broke down the lyrics.

Awesome review on this new track,keep up the good job guys, cheers 🤘🍻

Read an interview of these guys. They're fans of Cioran.

der weg einer freiheit - aufbruch... Okay, this is the last one. Live or Lyric video. Live vid is amazing. Lyrics are in German though

Black metal doesn't necessarily have a ton of guitar variance. It's not supposed to have a bunch of soloing and progress. It's meant to be bleak. Mgla layers and builds a lot. Plus Darkside is a freak on the drums.

Such a Beautiful song,,

You should check out Kriegsmachine, it's Mgła sideproject

None can stop The polish Gods. They are a grasshoper, a panzer... A thunder... Cant wait to see them live This september in Madrid.

Another great metal band from Kraków in Poland

Should listen to the whole album it gets better as ya listen :) glad to see your channel is still going strong I show it to everyone I can blessed be

Those lyrics reminds me the world shown in epic Comic 'Szninkiel' (Le Grand Pouvoir du Chninkel) by Rosinski/Van Hamme. Check it out if you have an opportunity - you should love it if the lyrics get to you. I think the comic story really corresponds to great nihilsm/christianity balanced reflections of Vin in this video. Man, you really made a job here… never heard such a gold and mindfull synthesis of those two opposite philosophies worlds!

Poland rules

Amazing album, best album of the year so far.

M8, I am glag to hear that you like that band... Most of people think that we poles are only catholics... Dig in yt and find more polish stuff... Cheers

I been waiting for this! If it wasnt for MGLA, Batushka and Advent Sorrow I wouldn't even be listening to Black Metal anymore but these guys bring me back everytime.

What was the conversation about Vin?? Tell us please!! :)

Vin gets black metal! The sweet trance like beat!

Vin and Sori love you all.

Great tune! Great reaction 👍🤘 Definitely time you guys listened to Kriegsmaschine 💀🖤

Moonspell - Full Moon Madness Moonspell - Night Eternal

Hi guys , If you like Mgla you should enjoy new Kriegsmachine. It’s a side project of the same musicians. It’s more fucked up technically especially drums. Check it out ! Cheers

Great! Great! Great! A Thousand times.

So when are you doing another one of the new tracks? Full album is out!!!!

This band... this song is so strong...

Wow your acting at the beginning is like very very priceless

It is a great song, but you have to listen to With strenght I burn of Emperor, that is the best black metal song EVER! Cheers.

New album is up ;)

Love this band, good to see it again!!