FIRST REACTION TO ANIMALS AS LEADERS

FIRST REACTION TO ANIMALS AS LEADERS - Tooth and Claw

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@marksummers666 2 жыл бұрын

Tosin is a modern guitar god! Humble dude who just _rips_ Animals As Leaders is just two 8-string guitarists and a drummer, spewing white hot fire

@joshadamson9392 2 жыл бұрын

The drummer is Matt Gartska. Check out his drum cam of Ectogenesis. Absolute master class in technical ability

@KyleKalevra 7 ай бұрын

“Wait a moment. I need to understand what just happened…” Lmfqo Best description of AAL ever. Bros, I f-ing love this band.

@robdaniel3211 2 жыл бұрын

The Mars Volta “Goliath”. That Latin influenced math rock. On acid and crack.

@robdaniel3211 2 жыл бұрын

With Thomas Pridgen on drums, the legend.

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Y'know JB ( the drummer) mentioned this band to me some time bk!

@Swollen_Goat 2 жыл бұрын

I second this. The Mars Volta is such a monster. Goliath is one of my favorites too.

@IceKoldKilla 2 жыл бұрын

Animals As Leaders had to grow on me just like Meshuggah. But MAN, am I absolutely in love with those bands. They are some of the only bands who scratch that itch in my brain that nothing else has scratched. I love being able to break it down in my mind and remember what happens where. Then going through the song again and trying to remember where it all goes and what happens. It takes a few listens until I get parts of it down. It's a process for sure but in the end it's some of my favorite music that no other band gets close to. I have Tool to thank for introducing me to Meshuggah but also Stephen Carpenter who kept mentioning them over the years. He was a fan since the 90s, I believe. Animals? I gotta thank my coworker and now close friend, Javier. This band has blown my mind every single song. Every single one! And their new single... Just react to it. You'll see. 🤯

@jayray6488 2 жыл бұрын

How many days to learn an AAL song? Dont forget to factor in the weeks of depression you'll suffer through after realizing that no amount of time will suffice. Anyways, love what you guys are doing, much appreciated. If you want to go a little heavier check out Archspire - Drone Corpse Aviator.

@colbybeltz8836 2 жыл бұрын

I’m loving the reactions! I recommend The Brain Dance!!! So flavorful, genre-mixing, absolute masterpiece! Keep it up yall

@elkira1700 2 жыл бұрын

Animals As Leaders - Brain Dance !!!

@IceKoldKilla 2 жыл бұрын

I met Tosin after their show here in London back in... 2017? They had released their last album the year before. Omfg.... I had never listened to anything like it. I heard a bit of the new album then simply went to their show with a couple friends... Wow... It was some of the craziest shit I ever heard and only recently I've been catching some of the stuff he does. I've watched many of his playthroughs and interviews and such. He's just a genius and very well trained. He went to school for music and spent 10 years learning before making that band. I also think he created it alone and had help for the production. Then had to get the 2 other members. I believe he knew Javier already and brought him on quick. The drummer Matt was right after. Maybe I'm making shit up so don't quote me. Look it up (as Eddie Bravo says lol).

@fubar1217 2 жыл бұрын

Matt Garstka is actually the second drummer and joined around 2012?

@a601lbcatfish 7 ай бұрын

really old comment so I'm sure you learned it by now, but their original drummer was someone named Navene Koperweis. Saw them live in 2011 very shortly before they released their 2nd album, Weightless. He was present for recording of it, but left afterwards. Matt joined and his first recorded album was The Joy of Motion and has been with them since. Navene was and is still an absolute beast but AAL has certainly stayed a powerhouse with Matt.

@TheSadSadBanana 2 жыл бұрын

Yo guys, I would love to see you guys react to Meshuggah - Dancers to a discordant system. They are probably the meanest and heavy sounding band that still is very musical, although a very dark musical vibe. All of their songs are 4/4 over some other polyrythmic pattern and IMO they have the sickest grooves I've ever heard. Be prepared for some screams aswell ^^

@LateralusMorales 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔪

@therareplatypus7121 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really into these reactions of prog bands. It's nice to see and hear the perspective of fellow musicians. Your guy's reactions are exactly what myself and my band bros do when we listen to this. Prog is our "bread and butter". Fused with other stuff too. Like hardcore, math-rock, and emo. Lately, in addition to that, we've been incorporating rapping, death metal, and post-rock stuff. So for me to see your reactions to the bands that brought me along my musical journey to where I am now is very cool. Some bands/songs I'd recommend if you'd take it. - The Contortionist (Return To Earth) - Leprous (The Sky Is Red) - Periphery (Satellites) - Deftones (Diamond Eyes) - The Dillinger Escape Plan (One of Us is the Killer) Some more Tool and Animals As Leaders would also be sick.

@dtdthesloth9575 2 жыл бұрын

I love how these guys listen even listen to the music passionately lol. It’s so obvious that they just LOVE music and I think that’s really cool.

@mysteryxmike 5 ай бұрын

Wow idk if I love the song more or the two of you! Immediately followed, you both just seem to radiate positivity!

@Fjord66 2 ай бұрын

Hell yea just starting and loving your read and appreciation of this! Animals as leaders is so good. And some of their songs (ie brain dance) have elements that remind me of Tinariwen, psych, and jazz fusion in addition to the prog(ressing) metal they're known for... and it's so cool!

@jacksmith4460 2 жыл бұрын

That's sick thanks for doing my suggestion Thanks

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Jack Smith!! Your very welcome!

@andrewmichael2406 9 ай бұрын

These guys are soo good theyv created another realm and plane of existence above that....top musicians and music around... especially their latest stuff .love this band🤘🏽

@parkpatt 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great reaction and I especially loved the comparison to war. I get a very similar vibe from this track, but I think there's also a sense of not just war, but triumph, and the "good fight." It makes me think of the fight for justice. It is horrifying at times, and the ground is constantly shifting under us, but at the end of the day, we keep fighting, and that's what counts.

@jabehauber 2 жыл бұрын

I think watching videos of this team play help your brain to understand better what is going on. Having that visual proof that, yep, this is actually happening, and it is these three guys doing that, kind of helps the ingestion process. I like it all the more each time I listen.

@eric_welch 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel has quickly become my favorite reaction channel!! Thanks for the great content

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Glad your feeling the channel! Any recommendations for us to react to?

@eric_welch 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 yes!! Veil of Maya - Mikasa (based on the character from attack on titan)

@staratlas7778 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite Reactions from you two 😂😎🤘🏼

@AetigmaFacade 7 ай бұрын

Synth chunk at the end is savage!

@glassmasterflash 2 жыл бұрын

I saw these guys open up for Devin Townsend, amazing show very, technical playing. I think you should watch them play, it adds quite a lot. Perhaps check out Devin Townsend at some point, his style goes from the very heaviest of metal to country and opera. Perhaps his song Kingdom to start or Why or Genisis. Its another rabbit hole, all of his stuff is different. He used to be the lead singer for Steve Vai and strapping young lad. He does a duet with Anika Van Gersbergan that is very worth checking out. Enjoy.

@MorrisJoshua26 2 жыл бұрын

This vid got my sub. Yall awesome.

@edcummings2379 2 жыл бұрын

You should also check out animals as leaders "cafo" or "the brain dance" But please check out liquid tension experiment "acid rain" a prog rock supergroup that is beyond the moon another universe entirely 😁

@crashatrek 2 жыл бұрын

Seen them live is awesome

@ryanrivers1259 2 жыл бұрын

“Some people like aliens, and Animals as Leaders are the aliens.” Lol

@jacksmith4460 2 жыл бұрын

YES!!! its computer game music for sure!!! like Tekken or Ridge Racer or some shit Very technical, but I listen to all sorts from Boom Bap, to Grunge to Garage, to Mathcore/Mathetal (which is what this is). I can only respect that you did it and got through it, its not very accessible, its very Jazz based to be honest, it's something I have to hear several times to understand it ,but the the more you do it, the quicker you get tracks like this.

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

I hear you on taking time with it, any other tracks by them you recommend? And also what Grunge bands are you into ,had a long era of listening to grunge my self

@cloud9672 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 Animals as leaders- Soraya

@jacksmith4460 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 Animals as Leaders ...some suggestions: "Cafo" , "Brain Dance", "The Price Of Everything And The Value Of Nothing", all great tracks the latter 2 are more chilled too, far less aggressive, Cafo is pure balls to the wall , fantastic riffs, Tosin's playing ( and the other guitarist) is just phenomenal, dude is beyond killing the guitar lool Grunge: most of it lool, but in particular Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Smashing Pumpkins (if they are considered grunge, in the ballpark at least) I listen to all types of music but my foundation was blues, classic rock and Grunge, the mathy metal came later, but I grew up in Bristol, which has its whole own thing going so and that centers around Hip Hop Dub/Dubstep and DnB so I always loved that too, and Jazz and classical, something from just about every genre I probably like. Cool to see you guys doing the same on your channel. I myself make music in the vein of AAL but I am nowhere near as technical as they are, more groove based All instruments by me (Guitar Bass and Synth) except drums which I program Hagi "Embers EP" shameless plug ;-) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gc16nK2lyJrKZHk.html

@depmaudoofal74 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best bands out there. Those three kill it!!!

@kossabah 2 жыл бұрын

Great content guys. I really enjoy your style! Would love to see a reaction on ERRA - Vanish Canvas!

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , will aim to put it on the list!

@mertkoraytopalak 2 жыл бұрын

Nice rewievs guys , tosin is like for me is the surface of the genre , raw fight between music theology and science , Its fun to listen his words on the instruments but when you deep in that genre there are so much stuff that beat you up and make you restrat your instrument all the way ... Try ihsahn , cloudkicker , bulb etc someday :V

@metal-adjacent 2 жыл бұрын

Those boys filthy. Great react!

@brooks9184 2 жыл бұрын

You should check out the drummer Chris Turner and his song 40 Roll. His drumming is incredible and his playthrough video is jaw dropping start to finish

@naughtynonsense 2 жыл бұрын

I forgot about the band "veil of Maya" too!!! They're another wild group, but idk if yall will like the style of vocals/screams of the 3 bands(veil of Maya, gojira, meshuggah). Also side note!! supposedly tool was influenced by meshuggah

@Retseadog 11 ай бұрын

3:54 Meshuggah does this a lot. You just have to count it. Pravus is 1213/1214. New Millennium Cyanide Christ has a 3/5/8 section while drums keep the steady time. Dancers to a Discordant System is a fantastic example of this with the kick rhythms, nonstop groovy variations.

@michaelgreen6613 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta do "Cafo" by these guys. Amazing.

@ryanfrazier3781 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, not everyone will give something as complicated and technical as Animals as Leaders a shot, but there's a lot to learn and be inspired by with their music. Another band you should check out is Sleep Token, I'd recommend starting with "The Offering." Their vocalist is amazing, the drummer is super talented, and the mix of musical styles & song construction is super unique!

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Sleep Token yea? Good to know ,thanks

@maynarddrivesfast804 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 While I agree that you guys should definitely check out Sleep Token (they're Brits after all), I feel like Jaws would be a better introduction to their catalog. It's a more "mainstream" tune that seems to encompass every facet of their sound as a whole. Sleep Token is the best band you've never heard of, and that's a hill I'll die on.

@naughtynonsense 2 жыл бұрын

Another good animals as leaders one is called "physical education", I found out about these guys when I was a kid, reading a heavy metal magazine that my dad actually printed at his work, that mightve been when they first came out, so I've always thought/felt that was like a cool story on how I found an even cooler band

@FainaruFarewell Жыл бұрын

5:46 I know what you mean by 90s PS1 music. This type of solo (Misha Mansoor does this on a solo on Omega by Periphery which you should check out) reminds me strangely of Family Fortunes and Bruce's Price Is Right hahahaha

@winestore_grindcore3223 2 жыл бұрын

Also, on the conscious Hip Hop path, Soliloquists of Sound - Ur Turn. 2 guys and a woman from New York, outstanding depth and musicianship from a really unique 3 piece rap group.

@jonathandavis4733 2 жыл бұрын

Guys you should check out Brain Dance by Animals as Leaders. Think you’d dig it

@enocssa5927 2 жыл бұрын

That was a solid PS1/2 RPG cut scene where the big baddie is getting wrkt.

@vuurklae6605 2 жыл бұрын

G.O.A.T.- Polyphia please. You guys would love it. Super funky and all instruments locked in together as they play

@PowderedToastMan420 2 жыл бұрын

Dudes! BOB the freaking BUILDER. You just stepped up a notch in my book. 💯

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄

@naughtynonsense 2 жыл бұрын

Also meshuggah and gojira are 2 other cool bands with similar styles, both with amazing drummers as well, both of them and animals as leaders are phenomenal at what they do

@aifrmedia 9 ай бұрын

A quick note about the guitar tone, if you guys want to fundamentally achieve the "AAL" tone, whilst also being able to use your own gear and own sound, pick up a set of Tosin Abasi Fishman Fluence guitar pickups. EZ EZ EZ tone gains.

@GoodAlexanderVibes 2 жыл бұрын

Oh now im really curious. I'd hate to throw you guys in the fire so soon, but i think you can handle some technical death metal. I would suggest "Involuntary Doppleganger" by Archspire. Enjoying the channel!

@jking195 2 жыл бұрын

Just found and am enjoying what you're doing at your channel (yep I'm a tool fan lol) Cheers. I'm not up on this particular style of music at all but I am reminded of Australian guitarist PLINI hearing this especially in terms of those types of tones although just based on this track, I'd say Plini is a bit "softer" and melodic......idk but you both might enjoy checking his stuff out none the less. "Electric Sunrise" is a good intro track

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Y'know I watched someone cover a PLINI track last night and I thought of this comment, gonna defo look into it, thanks bro!

@VegasLoungeAct 2 жыл бұрын

Move on to Meshuggah and Vildhjarta next

@woody1755 2 жыл бұрын

I find myself saying WHAT? alot when I listen to AAL.... Great reaction.

@AJJoers 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Cafo by them too!

@PowderedToastMan420 2 жыл бұрын

Danny Carey's (Vic Firth Produced) DRUM CAM performance of TOOL'S "PNEUMA." Audio and Video is superb. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤯💯🔥✌

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Alright Richard W, you've convinced me, next vids we film gonna include that one!

@PowderedToastMan420 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 THAT'S AWESOME. YOU GUYS ROCK. ✌

@jacksmith4460 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 I agree as well, the drum cam footage of Pneuma is exceptional

@enocssa5927 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 Yeah once I heard you were a drummer I was hoping you got around the the pneuma video. But be ready, Going in to Metal like tool you are going to go WAY WAY over the 3:15 run time.

@chipotlepaul 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait!

@RossLambert801 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the greatest songs ever written.

@Useful-_-Idiot 2 жыл бұрын

400th like love when shid like that happens 😅 Animals as Leaders killl man they are all insane! Gotta check out Matt Gartska Physical Education drum play through its mind bending and slept on!

@caseyrogers573 2 жыл бұрын

“Who’s the best drummer in the world” use to be a dumb question until Matt Garstka answered it.

@neetsroach772 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta watch the live performances of AaL

@monosy1ab1k 2 жыл бұрын

I recommend "Lippincott" by them, especially drum cam

@barrettconnorharris132 2 жыл бұрын

Would love for you 2 to check out the guitar playthrough for "Berried Alive - Blood Orange

@bloodblitzowns11 2 жыл бұрын

Watch matt garstka - ectogenesis drum play through. Hes the current drummer for the band and is incredible.

@ibrahimutant 2 жыл бұрын

Please check out more Animals! They are truly on another level entirely. And they just released some new music! the Problem of Other Minds and Monomyth.

@BorisJordanov 2 жыл бұрын

While on the technical planet - you might like Polyphia's "G.O.A.T.". I would say on par with thechnicality but with more ... feeling. And then go for Dirty loops - "Follow the light" :)

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Like the suggestion, in the List

@jacksmith4460 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 yeh the guitarist for Polyphia (Henson) is phenomenal. I am not that into the band but I cant knock what they do, they are amazing musicians, and although I am not a huge Polyphia fan I am a huge fan of Henson

@chipotlepaul 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@jacksmith4460 2 жыл бұрын

They use 8 string guitars, watch the live versions its the same lool They use Axe FX for ampsims (or sometimes real amp,they use Morgan amps for tube amps) 2x 8 string guitars and a Drummer although sometimes they over dub Bass and they put it on a backing track if its live. this is actually one of the simpler songs believe it or not lool They do jam to write this stuff , a lot is Poly rhythms (like tool use) but more aggressive

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Axe FX, was thinking that was involved some how, I remember Tosin's Rig Rundown a lil while bk

@Takealiltripnsee 2 жыл бұрын

I think 45 k in a few days off a tool reaction must feel good 🎅🏿😎💯

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

It don't hurt my bro!!

@stecumo6459 2 жыл бұрын

would love to see what the drummer thinks of danny carey "pneuma" drum cam,gavin harrison "anesthetize" drum cam or aaron spears "caught up" drum cam

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

We're most definitely gonna hit all those bro!!

@stecumo6459 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 thanks chaps have a good day

@VossaSnapps 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to suggest listening to Nightwish-Ghost love score live at wacken 2013 for something out of the ordinary. Its metal mixed with symphonic music. They have many other good songs but this one is the best first introduction in my opinion.

@31069daniel 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Jinjer if ya haven’t heard them before. It’ll definitely blow you away.

@zappafan-eu4wp 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should check out Dirty Loops "Work Shit Out"

@scottmccumber5810 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should really do Necrophagist -- Ignominious and Pale. Guitar god Muhammad Sucimez. Just listen to it. Just do it. You won't be disappointed. Technical Death Metal.

@crumbsuka1854 2 жыл бұрын

Wave of babies pls 🤘🏻

@Black_metal87 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should try Thank you Scientist! Technical Jazzy Metal Try "My Famed Disappearing Act". UAU

@svenmaster67 2 жыл бұрын

Liquid Tension Experiment -Acid Rain

@johnquinn7794 2 жыл бұрын

Must do CAFO!

@justinpotter3795 2 жыл бұрын

Listen to and watch video of Twelve Foot Ninja's "one hand killing"

@fubar1217 2 жыл бұрын

Since you reacted to drum cam footage of Danny Carey, you should do some drum play throughs from Matt Garstka (drummer of Animals As Leaders). The dude is a freakin beast.

@hailstone. 2 жыл бұрын

Yo you need to check out TesseracT Concealing fate!!!

@staratlas7778 2 жыл бұрын

I think you two would really appreciate Through the Fire and Flames by Dragon Force! 😅👍

@PowderedToastMan420 2 жыл бұрын

BLUES people love the BLUES because their BLOOD is colored blue. 💙 Watch the GOAT of blues guitar STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN. Please react to SRV's live performance of VOO DOO CHILD live from NASHVILLE. SRV plays it better then HENDRIX. He even plays it behind his back. Just like with TOOL you won't be let down. 🤞🤞🤞🤞

@user-eh6th9wj5k Жыл бұрын

They use a lot of guitar compression on their tracks.

@mattcody6536 2 жыл бұрын

yes like video game boss fight music

@Scrub_Jake 2 жыл бұрын

If you wanna write those syncopated drum patterns… pick numbers. 3-5-8 whatever. And break your 16 bar loop into those numbers and play accordingly. I can explain further if interested in currently working on the same thing lmao just bought some drums

@gregxite 2 жыл бұрын

Love them but…if you don’t be to overwhelmed but STILL BLOWN AWAY…how about some RUSH? Check out Spirit of Radio, Freewill, Tom Sawyer, Red Barchetta. Pretty please.

@krasmazov009 2 жыл бұрын

When these brothers get more into prog.

@Takealiltripnsee 2 жыл бұрын

If you get into progressive check out King Crimson too. Elephant talk is a popular song. It's really psychedelic, funky and professionally done by the best studio musicians of their time. I'm talking the 70s. Eat some shrooms when you do.

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, I'll put it in the list

@Knightkrawla34 2 жыл бұрын

Matt garstka is a drum god

@tjkilleen809 2 жыл бұрын

three trapped tigers

@thomas881 2 жыл бұрын

You need to Check Dream Theater. If you want your brain to explode. Look for The Dance of Eternity.

@Nerift 2 жыл бұрын

Tosin is crazy

@tylerstephens2702 2 жыл бұрын

React to Rush - La Villa Strangiato. Live

@Ledmaster2 2 жыл бұрын

Tosin probably is the GOAT

@winestore_grindcore3223 2 жыл бұрын

Yo, just hit up your last RAtM vid, Please, if you haven't yet, check out Polyphia - G.O.A.T. or 40 oz., Young phenom guitarist (whole band is insane) grew up as a violinist, bringing mostly instrumental prog that's very Trap influenced.

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

Polythia is on the list! Thanks@Winestore_Grindcore

@summeronio9751 Жыл бұрын

🇳🇬

@scambulance 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed! Please look into animals as leaders, check out the song kascade

@jacksmith4460 2 жыл бұрын

I live on Krypton btw lool

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

The man's a Krypton player!!!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

@jacksmith4460 2 жыл бұрын

@@marylandstationmusic9422 I may only be renting , but I just about got a Krypton Visa lool

@marylandstationmusic9422 2 жыл бұрын

😆😆

@AlldayAudio 2 жыл бұрын

wouldnt have AAL if it wasnt for meshuggah... just sayin

@andreashofmeyr9583 2 жыл бұрын

They transcribe all their music out. Berkley, go figure.

@adicicco11196 2 жыл бұрын

KARNIVOOL

@CrazyIrishmen7 Жыл бұрын

You want to be punched in the face musically? I have the perfect song for you! King of the Rats by Bodysnatcher. Song opens so hard.

@manofagoodwill3939 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please react to 👉the lady of heaven trailer? ( The movie will be in AMC theaters by the 10th of December in the US and it is expected to have a worldwide release in various countries shortly after ) ❤️😊

@ryanrivers1259 3 ай бұрын

Im like Wonderwall on guitar compared to the talent of these guys.