The lyrics in there music hit me so hard sometimes, I have struggled with these feeling my whole life not knowing how to articulate them. mgla gave a voice and put words to my feelings, the first time I read the lyrics to their music it made me cry and sometimes it still does. I am so thankful this band exists.

One of my favorite Mgla songs! Also, "With Hearts Towards None III" is great!

When looking through Mgla's lyrics from their debut split all the way to EiF, there's indeed a very long and interesting transition in the themes. First, a very narrative take on satanism, followed by the same kinda take on misanthropy and war. Next, there's a shift towards god's-wrath-is-nigh type stuff and talk about punishing humanity. Then, we're already at the apocalyptic, post-christian/religious themes of WHTN. Finally, there's the nihilistic final realizations of Excercises in Futility. It's really such an impressive flow, with each new step being so fitting, one has to wonder if they were planning all their lyrics in advance before starting out as a band. But tbh, if the philosophical evolution came genuinely over time, that makes EiF even more impressive!

One day... one day you'll do the Exercises in Futility II...

With Hearts Toward None VII is a very specific song. The rest of the album is more diversified when it comes to riffs and such, but this one was most likely designed to be trippy with it’s consistent repetition of the main riff. However, this song is actually extremely diversified on the rhythmic field: it’s all about Darkside’s drumming - especially his cymbal work. Listen to it again while focusing on the drums and it will blow your mind. You may also consider checking out the song’s drum cover by Bestia to get an idea of how complex the drums are in it. Generally, it’s one of those songs that grows on you - the more you listen to it, the more depth and details you discover every time. Go through it again 2-3 times and I’m sure you’ll want to pump your initial rating of it higher ;) Also, please consider covering Cradle of Filth - Death Magick for Adepts. It’s another Midian song, I know, but the lyricism on that one is really something else. Thanks and have a good one!

Vin, answering your questions about Poland... We're not bilingual but we simply like to learn foreign languages. Many of us speaks English, German, Russian, Spanish etc... And these big churches are still quite full on Sundays. Majority of Polish people still believes that the Catholic Church is the answer. It is a bit scary and unsettling but it is what it is... Probably because of that we have so many metal bands ;) Where's action there's a reaction :)

KRIEGSMASCHINE - Residual Blight !!

Poland just keep churning out legendary BM record after legendary BM record.

I saw them 2 days ago, when they played this one it's been incredible

Observing your Mgła journey strengthens my conviction that it is best to get to know a band or artist's works in chronological order, that's how one can appreciate each more. Good reviews! And a great live band.

Try out Anaal Nathrakh - Forging Towards the Sunset. Can't imagine you will regret this.

Try With Hearts Toward None IV. It's my favorite Mgła song and I think you'd like it

Love this song! Listen to it at work and it helps get me fired up. Its just got a good 'drive' to it. Easily nothing less than an 8.5!

ABOUT TIME!!!! My favourite MGLA song!!!!

Another great reaction. Love me some Mgla! I can't do reactions to them though, because I've already heard everything, lol. Take care, guys, thanks for all you do. :)

Sori should get "with hearts" tattooed on her and Vin should get "towards none" on him. That's a good idea and I stand behind it.

I always admire your open mindedness towards genres like Black Metal which is my favorite. Mgła have basically been my repeat band because I feel their lyrics are raw humanity embodied, hearing M barking in existential distress to often very hopeful guitar riffs, really resonates with me, especially in these times, deep and often dark subject matter with a dash of hope. And you’ve helped me to better understand what’s being said and better appreciate my favorite band. :) 🤘🏻

I'm A Simple Guy I See Mgla I Press LIKE .... Hail Mgla !! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Yassss I’ve waited a long time for this

Yeah! Love it! Seen them live two days ago... now I can die happy. \m/

Oh yeah been waiting for this.

Mgła - Further Down The Nest is much better. I'm polish and atheist but still most of polish people is catholic. We have very strong religious tradition.

Just for the record: Groza means Terror/Dread/Fear/Fright in polish

Yeeeesssss!!! I've been waiting for this one!

Septicflesh-the vampire from Nazareth please

My Dying Bride - Your River (yall need more MDB in your lives) Tony Iommi & Peter Steele - Just Say No To Love (Sabbath guitarist + ToN vocalist) Celtic Frost - Procreation (of the wicked) Venom - Witching Hour (first black metal song?) Misfits - Skulls (Danzig vocalist, great lyrics) Alice Cooper - Brutal Planet (Vin will love the lyrics) Type O Negative - Black Sabbath (amazing cover song) Black Sabbath - Symptom of the Universe (heaviest song of all time)

Candlemass - Demon's Gate

YES!!!!!!!!!! By the way VI and VII should be listened together. Lyrically, WHTN 3 is on the top

A few notes (some of which other people may already have mentioned): The band draws a lot from ((Orthodox) Catholic) Christian imagery. Exercises in Futility as a whole can be seen as a nod to the book of Ecclesiastes. "Litany of Abandonment (to the Lord/Jesus)" is an actual Christian litany/prayer. This song is number 7 (VII, in roman numerals), a number that has important symbolism in Judaism and subsequently in Christianity. Christ is said to come back down from a cloud (well, he claimed it himself, according to what is written in the New Testament), or a heavenly airplane according to some. Clouds, rains, storms, floods and torrents of emotion are related concepts. One can suppose he would have to go up before he comes down. Dark Night (of the Soul) is a Catholic Christian concept, although this may not be what they are referencing when they say "the darkest night of them all". "Nadir" is the point opposite to the zenith, and "zenith" is the point in the sky right above you (the observer). It is similar to an antipode (the place opposite to the one you're standing on the globe), but on the sky, you could say the nadir is the antipode's zenith. Further Down the Nest and Mdłości are EPs. Mikołaj Żentara is the son of a polish actor. It may be that he learned English as a child particularly well, although many poles (well, most europeans, actually) can speak English. Poland used to be a particularly Catholic country, I don't know how it is like nowadays. EDIT 2: Christ is returning within this decade

November's Doom - Autumn Reflection

Great song

Revocation - Blood Atonement Obscura - Septuagint Impure Wilhelmina - Murderers Peccatum - The Moribund People

If there is something poland is good at its black metal :) I live in warsaw and the underground black metal scene here is the best thing ever. This is probably the only good thing that came out of all the catholic crazyness going on in poland.

The return. But yeah, Windir are a long time overdue. Faging is a song that will resemble folk/black metal the best, I think (Of course, here comes Moonsorrow as well, another great band in the genre which I hope you will listen to). And although Valfar passed away, bringing the end of Windir, the other members went on to found Vreid, so you might want to check them out later on as well.

Opeth - Deliverance (live Lamentations) Bloodbath - Hades Rising

Down - bury me in smoke

Hey Vin@Sori...Just recently subscribed and I wanted to drop a note and tell you why.... I'm incredibly impressed with how open minded you are, how you can appreciate blatantly obvious bands that are truly evil/Satanic/ or just the furthest from the ballpark of Christianity that is possible. I operated two channels here on YT, at one point and I never bothered with channels that promoted any type of organized religion, any type/form....However, even though I lost one of my channels for copyright strikes and I'm no longer to login to my other channel even though I have provided proof time and time again, I had no intention of changing my 'Black metal, fuck everything else' view, for any reason Until I saw one of your reaction videos, I believe it was a CRADLE OF FILTH video...I'm rambling. I've been a Theistic Satanist for nearly ten years, and I've never tried or wanted to see another point of view but I have to say, I very much respect this channel I don't agree with several things you stand for but that certainly doesn't mean I have to hate you. Both very intelligent and knowledgeable and certainly have my respect I look forward to more reaction videos. Thanks Ronové

I think its more complicated than a biblical reference imo, for me always downwards is an implication that the greater our knowledge grows (original sin, promethian fire etc) the faster the human race draws towards is death and lowest point because we get better at killing eachother. The opening of the song I believe is a reference to the political division happening in the world at the moment, which is reminiscent of division prior to the commuist and fascist atrocities which blighted the last century. But the thing that makes this my favourite song, is that they recognise the "agents of change" which have brought us to this level of sophistication, how they came about, and how they will (maybe) spell destruction on everything. (and if they don't we're all doomed anyway ^_^)

I could listen to that riff for hours.

Portal - Glumurphonel (live 2008), not because I think you will like it, but because i want to see the reaction to the band i love. I love the lighting, especially the tinge of red! If you guys choose dark KZfaq in settings, it wont brighten up the screen too much to spoil your lighting. You can balance camera brightness with your aperture settings. Also, you guys need a slight overhead spot light, to outline the top of the head/hair, very minor, but its effective. Another cool thing is to place your spot(s) on the floor behind you, about 2 to 3 feet away maybe, you can experiment.. and direct them to the back of your head and shoulders, to give the outline around you. These things just define the shape better and its a cool effect too for the dark background. And if you have some things that give out smoke, like people burn herbs spiritually or whatever, anything harmless, its going to look cool in that light. These things would be perfect if you're doing stoner doom or black metal or anything atmospheric or psychedelic. Another cool idea is to find some lighting thing that animates synced with your sound frequencies, there is one called "Vivi Music LED Controller", but its like $400, but its compact, smaller than a hand. I haven't used it myself, but if it allows you to change lighting colors and themes, i think its cool!

M is in Mgla, he is the vocalist and guitarist. His other band is Kriegsmaschine, which just released an album. You could get the tattoo "With Hearts Towards ONE" ;)

Architects // Gone With The Wind -"In the end I'll get the hell that I deserve."

An info for you guys: prior to Mgła they had established another band called Kriegsmaschine (it means warmachine) and now they have those 2 bands simultaneously. Until 2010 both were very harsh and sometimes even primitive black metal, after 2012 both bands evolved into more melancholic and atmospheric side. You should definitely check out the last 2 albums by Kriegsmaschine too.

Try Kriegsmaschine - None Shall See Redemption, from the Album Enemy of Man. Kriegsmaschine is actually another Project from the same Guys of Mgła

Moonspell - Night Eternal

You guys still have to do the heaviest Christian band. The Showdown- From The Mouth of Gath Comes Terror.

I love this. Usually the guitar is diverse and the drumming constant. This one is upside down with the drumming immensly complicated.

Thank you for this song!

14:46 Sori: "I wonder when they actually, like... came out publicly?" - that produced a reflexive laugh! I know you meant " Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: _The mouse _*_came out_*_ of the hole._ " (Wiktionary) - NOT " (idiomatic, informal) To come out of the closet: _He _*_came out_*_ about being gay to his parents last week._ " Still funny, though! :)

I suggest you check out drum cam videos of Darkside.

Hey , Could you do Kingdom of Heaven ( live ) by Epica , it's been nearly half a year ! And also Eluveitie , you have forgotten about that band. Lovely channel by the way.

Gojiraaaaaa - Of blood and salt

Try Mgla- Groza I, It's one of the most atmospheric songs I heard in my entire life!

Great great band 🤘 Brill reaction as always guys 🖤 Can't believe I missed/forgot they were playing in Manchester(50 miles from my town) the other night..DOH! Check out Primordial- nail their tongues Spiritbox- belcarra Lifelover- myspys Architects-a match made in heaven, naysayer or these colours don't run 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 xx

my favourite song of this album is WITH HEARTS TOWARD NONE

Also, Dimebag Darrell was also in the following bands: Damageplan, and Rebel Meets Rebel

Please review „Farewell to Grace” by Kriegsmaschine! It’s the same guys from Mgła but it’s their other project!

You gotta see em live :p

This shit is just so fucking good. Poland is the new Norway.

I could see how you guys wouldn't like this song as much as the songs on Exercises, but y'all reaaaally need to pay more heed to Darkside's drum performance here (and in other songs, in fact). His drumming is just as important a piece that elevates Mgła over so many other melodic black metal bands.

Really think I prefer Further Down the Nest I or Mdlosci I. With Hearts Towards None feels like a transition album to me.

finaly something good you react to

Awesome review and discussion, however... Please may I ask you two to review more AMON AMARTH it has been far too long now since your last reaction: Under The Northern Star, Father Of The Wolf, Guardians Of Asgard, Blood Eagle, Thousand Years Of Oppression, Death In Fire, One Thousand Burning Arrows, Embrace Of The Endless Ocean, The Pursuit Of Vikings, Tattered Banners And Bloody Flags, A Beast Am I, Raise Your Horns 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Batushka - Yekteniya 1 studio

You have forgotten SLAYER - CULT

MGLA, Vocalist and guitarist Mikołaj "M." Żentara, who is also a member of Kriegsmaschine, (released 2018) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8iXhqSBxM-zpWg.html

This song is half as long as it should be

Waiting for Kriegsmaschine

This is fascineiting. Chriistian like black arts. Amaising! Sorry my english languge.

~Altar of Plagues~ Superlative Atmospheric Black Metal Must Listen for Mgła enthusiasts

Immortal, in my kingdom cold..

You two should do a react to Whitechapel- When a Demon Defiles a Witch... or any of their songs

*VinAnd Sori* Dream Theater 'Stream of Consciousness' live video @ Budokan..... *OR* 'This Dying Soul' (also by Dream Theater) live video @ Budokan, thanks. :)

Do be sure to listen to the entire album - it really grows on you.

When will you do Groza III?!! (live in Lithuania is a good one)

you should check out SCHAMMASCH - AWAKENING FROM THE DREAM OF LIFE, or ABOVE THE STARS OF GOD, both from their TRIPLE ALBUM - TRIANGLE (2016) YOU WILL LOVE!! Trust me!!!! Black metal Pink Floyd Super ambitious!!! Incredibly epic!!! Love you guys.!!!

Roots of Metal " Blue Cheer" summertime blues 1968 American Bandstand..album out of the same name..

Helloween ☆ Keeper of the seven keys 🎃

Yo Vin, nothing to do with the video but I saw something you might be interested in seeing involving grunge god Eddie Vedder. Check out a video titled Eddie Vedder Here comes the sun from Port Elizabeth South Africa 12/5/18. I don't think it's review worthy but something you might enjoy due to the soon to be arrival of your newest family member.

Architects - Holy Hell

This track has alot more impact if you listen to the entire album as a whole, shame it's the first one you heard. I believe it has a lot less movement to match the atmosphere of conclusion and direction of thought, which also the lyrics reflect in the context of the entire album.

Oh yeah, Mgła is the shit! Greets from Poland, dear christians.

We are More than Conquerous - Impending Doom🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

YESSSSS MORE MGLA

React to Stevie Ray Vaughn- Texas Flood - Live at Mocambo

one of the best drummers in metal

Darkside at his best, what a sound!

I love this band and song. HAILS

Mgla has 3 EPs and 3 LPs. If you listen to them in order you will see a definite progression both musical and philosophical. Amazing band. no-solace.bandcamp.com/

Anathema - Untouchable live budapest

Iron Maiden - Phanton of the Opera

Earthless -Sonic Prayer

listen to Furia - Nade mną mgła! Or whatever from polish band "Furia" Cool stuff and weird lyrics, also outstanding atmosphere and melody

Please, react to "King of Kings, Lord of Lords" By Mephorash

Slaughter to prevail - chronic slaughter Thy art is murder - naked and cold plz

Vital Remains - Dechristianize.

Lmao..bringing back the”Christians react” moniker.Guess their subscriptions have hit that wall so they have to try and reel people in again.

Although it's good, this album just doesn't hit like Exercises in Futility. None of them do. But I do think their upcoming album might be similar to EIF, so I'm excited for that.

Too Close to Touch - Eiley, it's not that heavy but the lyrics are insanely emotional.

With Hearts Towards None is significantly better than Exercises In Futility.